2nd Street District · Austin, TX

Where Mexico City meets Austin.

Modern Mexican cuisine from Executive Chef Rick Lopez — house-made masa, seasonal produce sourced from local farmers, and one of the largest agave bars in the city.

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Michelin Guide
2024 & 2025 Recommended
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James Beard
2023 Semi-Finalist · Outstanding Restaurant
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Best New Restaurant
2010 James Beard Nominee
Our Story

Modern Mexican, rooted in Austin.

La Condesa is a MICHELIN-recommended and two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant in Austin's 2nd Street District. Our menus are curated by seasonal produce sourced from local farmers, highlighting our house-made masa.

Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, the menu features authentic interior Mexican dishes made with soulful, locally sourced ingredients — for a farm-to-table Mexican restaurant experience unlike any other in Texas.

Plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of 100% blue agave tequila and mezcal in the city.

Modern Mexican plating at La Condesa
Know Your Food Story

Masa: without corn, there is no culture.

"Without corn, there is no culture."

Executive Chef Rick Lopez shares insight on the lifecycle of masa — and why it was important for him to bring the entire process 100% in-house.

From nixtamalization to the daily hand-pressing of every tortilla, masa is the soul of every plate at La Condesa.

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Handmade corn tortillas
Plan Your Visit

Hours & location.

Hours

Dinner

Every Day5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Happy Hour · Bar Only

Mon – Fri4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sat – Sun11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Brunch

Saturday & Sunday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Parking

Metered street parking (free on Sundays) · Paid parking in the AMLI garage on 2nd Street.

Location

400A West 2nd Street

Austin, TX 78701

2nd Street District

512.377.6305

info@lacondesa.com

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