Little Mexico Restaurant

Reviews

• Bill B.

  star star star star star 14 September 2026

  This was just as delicious as I remember it to be, ten years ago.  I left Austin in 2009 (hey, don't judge me!  The economy was bad!), and just returned two months ago in June.
  
  I had my old favorite from here, chicken enchiladas with roja (red) sauce.
  
  I'm a real gringo who knows very little Spanish, and while the waitress didn't seem to know English, I communicated just fine.  Hint (for gringos like me in Mexican restaurants in Texas): the first thing they ask you at your table is what do you want to drink!
  
  I enjoyed everything.  Note:  the table salsa is spicy HOT.  You may wonder, why is there so little in the bowl it comes in?  Put a SMALL amount on a corn chip, while at the same time getting a dry chip ready.  Ready to help extinguish the fire that is about to consume your mouth!  But it *is* really tasty stuff.
  
  The beans taste unusual to me.  This is not a bad thing.  In fact, I like that the food doesn't seem run-of-the-mill to me at all.  It seems more authentic.
  
  If you haven't eaten here, do yourself a favor and give it a try!  I hope to be back soon.

• Briana M.

  star star star star_border star_border 14 September 2026

  The pictures looked super promising, but overall the food was disappointing. There were 2 cheese options for the enchiladas - Monterey Jack and Queso Fresco. Typically, I don't like yellow, American style cheese in my enchiladas so I opted for the latter. What I got looked sorta like they just wrapped some queso fresco in tortillas and put some salsa on top and popped them in the microwave. Nothing tasted very much like anything. It wasn't expensive, and it was prompt. Just a let down - look at this compared to the other reviews tagged cheese enchiladas :(

• Jimmy D.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 1 September 2026

  Terrible food service and everything else so stingy that they get mad at giving you straws owners kike that will not last any longer

• Jane D.

  star star star star star 27 August 2026

  What a great little hidden gem. This place is adorable and delicious. Really feels like you're eating in someone's home with a home cooked meal. Definitely the best enchiladas in all of south Austin.

• Joel T.

  star star star star star 26 August 2026

  Many 'neighberhood' restaurants in the SoCo and South 1st Street areas have been coopted by millenial newcomers looking for a place with 'character'.  This family run restaurant has managed to thrive workout losing it's home-spun character, true South 1st feel and delicious family recipes.
  
  I frequented this place for years when I lived in the area back in the late 90's. Now that I'm back in the area I returned to find familiar faces running the operation and food even better than my mouth watering memories.
  
  The salsa is spicy and flavorful.  I've always been a fan of the Jerry Jeff Walker dip (Queso with fresh guac and well-seasoned ground beef). My favorite entrée is the #22.  Poblano enchildas with the same sauce that comes!on the chili relleno.  O. M. G.  I happy-danced through the whole freaking meal.  
  
  Oh.  And give yourself time for a couple of their delish house margs.
  
  Parking is in rear via a narrow alley between the restaurant and the car wash.
  
  Don't let the cat out of the bag but do yourself a favor and skip the crowds on South Congress for a stop here!