Garrido's, Austin, TX

Garrido's is an upscale Mexican restaurant deep in the heart of Austin, Texas, run by Chef David Garrido.  Garrido's has phenomenal food, traditional Mexican with just a touch of French technique and a very up beat atmosphere, which leads to a great dining experience.  They also have two things I really love, happy hour and Taco Tuesday.

Taco Tuesday at Garrido's might be the best deal in the city if Austin, two dollar tacos that will blow your taste buds away. I had an amazing coffee crusted, steak taco, with chipotle aoli, pico, spinach, and cheese in a soft corn tortilla. The flavors marry together perfectly and feels like you're eating a five-star meal not a taco. I also had a pork and chicken taco, none of them disappointed.

                                Clockwise from top left: Steak, pork, and chicken.

If you're in the mood for great Mexican food and you're in Austin head to Garrido's, but be prepared to wait, they get really busy at times. Kind of spend and kind of trendy, but I'd definitely go back.

Overall score: B+
Would I go back: YES
Garrido's
360 Nueces & W. 3rd Street
Downtown Austin, Texas   
   512.320.8226