400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

far on 07/21/09

Next on our taquito adventure was one of the specials of the day, a duck mole in a fried taquito. This one was WITHOUT A DOUBT my favorite! The duck was so savory and not gamey at all. The combination more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

poco-cocoa on 07/11/09

Justin tried these and LOVED them... he's ordered them once more since our first visit. He loves the flavor of the crickets, as well as the crunch. I'm giving this high ratings because he raves about more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

poco-cocoa on 07/11/09

Filled with swiss chard, white beans, pico de gallo and salsa verde. These really had potential… the greens were tasty, the salsas seasoned just right… but there was a very noticeable amount of grit more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

joeyg on 03/12/09

This was my favorite dish of the evening. As a side note, it was also the cheapest and not an appetizer, but a side dish. It reminded me of eating street corn in Mexico City...almost. In Mexico, this more…   [2 reviews]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

poco-cocoa on 07/11/09

So good. The chile sauce reminded me of red enchiladas in New Mexico… deep and dark and delicious. more…   [2 reviews]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

far on 07/21/09

The Camarones were good, but not outstanding like the duck. The combination of onions, pineapple and cilantro with the shrimp made it a tasty combination. more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

poco-cocoa on 07/11/09

Berkshire pork belly, roasted jicama with bacon, avocado-chicharron salad, and salsa moranita. Holy moly… that’s a huge slab of pork belly, plus pork in two other forms on that plate! Let me tell more…   [2 reviews]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

laura on 03/03/09

Though this drink might smell like an old cigar, don't let its distinct aroma prevent you from trying it. That cigar smell is actually whole leaf tobacco-infused sauza hornitos reposado, as well as a more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

poco-cocoa on 07/11/09

I had the taquitos de cochinita pibil: seville orange-marinated berkshire pork, banana leaf and pickled red onion. Wowza! I’m fairly certain that I will go to La Condesa and order nothing but tacos more…   [2 reviews]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

far on 07/21/09

I really didn’t care for the Kingfish taquito. I think the cabbage overpowered the mild fish and I didn’t find much flavor at all in the entire thing. more…   [1 review]

Divine Dish

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

joeyg on 03/12/09

Very earthy flavor with strong truffle oil aroma. Huitlacoche, epazote, and oaxaca cheese definitely add to the authenticity of the dish. I was drawn to this dish by another reviewer and my slight criticism more…   [2 reviews]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

laura on 03/03/09

Another dishola goes to La Condesa for the chef's duck breast and leg in mole sauce! The duck alone (especially the leg) is tender and juicy, but when paired with the mole, it becomes a complex flavor more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

far on 07/21/09

The Queso was decent, but again nothing outstanding in my memory. more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

poco-cocoa on 07/11/09

We tried the traditional guacamole, and loved it. It was perfectly seasoned, and it seemed like every avocado used was a perfect one... no off flavors. We scraped the bowl clean. more…   [2 reviews]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

laura on 03/23/09

Who ever said a dessert had to involve chocolate in order to garner a dishola? (Okay, I probably did, but I soooo take it back). La Condesa's crema cocida is incredible. I didn't even know I like more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

laura on 03/02/09

One of the best ways to start a meal at La Condesa is with a plate of ceviche. La Condesa offers five options - all of which are ingenious riffs on the traditional mixed-seafood-marinated-in-lime affairs more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

far on 07/21/09

First of all, the Alma Blanca (habanero-infused chinaco blanco ginger essence, aloe vera lemongrass syrup, pineapple juice, fresh corn, hoja de hierba santa, hibiscus-rose-infused salt rim) cocktail at more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

poco-cocoa on 07/11/09

I thought this was pretty good, though I personally didn't enjoy the mangoey-ness of it... it seemed like mango-flavored beverage rather than fresh mango flavor. I could be wrong though.. :) more…   [2 reviews]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

laura on 03/02/09

How can the bar at La Condesa go wrong with any of its "bebidas y cocteles" when internationally renowned mixologist, Junior Merino (aka "the liquid chef") helped create them? I had a chance to watch more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

poco-cocoa on 07/11/09

Spiced lambchop and shoulder baked in maguey leaf, esquites, cactus salad, and jalapeno-mint recado. The lamb was so tender and tasty, and the dish of corn was cheesy and flavorful. Underneath the cilantro more…   [1 review]

400-A W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300

far on 07/21/09

My philosophy is to always try something once… and this time around it was Chapulines, a Mexican delicacy that has made it’s way to Texas. If you have a delicate stomach, this is NOT the dish for more…   [1 review]