La Condesa

Downtown Austin, Austin · restaurant

About La Condesa

A polished downtown Mexican restaurant built around house-ground masa, turning out tortillas, tostadas, and huaraches from scratch instead of relying on shortcuts. The menu leans deeply into interior Mexican cooking, backed by a serious mezcal and tequila program, with the tuna tostada topped with salsa macha and the queso flameado with short rib mole standing out as the signature plays. Twice James Beard. Nominated and Michelin Recommended, it balances refinement without losing warmth.

What to order at La Condesa

  • Barbacoa

    $32

    Slow-braised beef cheek, salsa jitomate, avocado salpicón, served with fresh tortillas.

  • Queso Flameado

    $21

    Melted cheese with black beans and rajas — upgrade with short rib mole for $8 more.

  • Tostada de Atún

    $23

    Raw tuna with avocado and salsa macha on a crisp tostada. A go-to first bite.

Events & Specials at La Condesa

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Happy hour

Happy hour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

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