mon,tue,wed,thu,fri,sat,sun, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Zilker, Austin
$5 beers, $5 sangria, $6-7 margaritas, discounted appetizers. Daily 3-6pm.
Built into a natural rock formation with stone staircases, waterfalls, and dense tropical greenery, El Alma rises through multiple levels to a rooftop patio with one of the better skyline views in Austin. The contemporary Mexican menu leans heavily on Texas ingredients (redfish, quail, lamb) while the margarita list runs deep, with the serrano-spiked Flaquita as the reliable opening move.
Stuffed pepper with shrimp and crab — the signature entree here
Crispy brisket-stuffed flautas drowned in house salsa and sour cream
Two quail with pasilla mole, almonds, sesame seeds — local Texas bird done right
Marinated corvina, serranos, avocado, corn tostadas — fresh and bright