La Popular Austin Menu
La Popular Austin is a trendy and upscale Mexican restaurant located in Austin, Texas. Known for its delicious New Mexican cuisine and cocktail bar, this restaurant offers a variety of options for all dietary preferences, including pescatarian and vegan-friendly dishes. Customers rave about the flavorful guacamole, ceviche, tacos, and queso fundido. The ambience is described as romantic and classy, with options for outdoor seating and happy hour specials. The Desert Rose cocktail and agua chiles are highlighted as must-try menu items. Despite some initial service issues, recent reviews praise the attentive and friendly staff. Overall, La Popular Austin is a favorite spot for both locals and visitors looking for a top-notch dining experience with unique flavor combinations and a vibrant atmosphere.
Starters
House Chips & Salsa
Salsa Flight
salsa llorona / salsa toreado / salsa lorenza / avocado salsa verde / housemade chips
Guacamole
house-made / served with tortilla chips
Queso Fundido
melted jack and asadero cheese / corn & flour tortillas
Nachos
chipotle queso / refried beans / jalapeños / Fresno chiles / avocado salsa / pico de gallo / crema / cotija cheese
Ahi Tuna Tostadas
crispy leeks / chipotle aioli / soy vinaigrette / avocado
Ceviche
mahi mahi / tomatoes / cucumber / citrus / serrano peppers / red onions / cilantro
House Salad
mixed greens / heirloom tomatoes / red onion / cucumbers / radish / pepitas / avocado / lemon vinaigrette
Steak Salad
heirloom tomatoes / onions / cotija cheese / cilantro dressing / tortilla strips
Tortilla Soup
chicken / fried ancho chiles / tortilla strips / avocado / chicharron / queso fresco / lime
Traditional Caesar Salad
garlic croutons / parmesan / caesar dressing
Corn Off The Cobb Salad
mixed greens / avocado / onion / cojita / Tajin / lemon vinaigrette
Soups & Salads
Taco Plates
Al Pastor Tacos
tacos / pineapple / onion / cilantro / corn tortilla
Baja Tacos
tacos / tempura or grilled mahi mahi or shrimp / chipotle aioli / pico de gallo / coleslaw / corn tortilla
Campechano Tacos
tacos / ribeye / chorizo / chicharrones / onions / lorenza salsa / guacamole / corn tortilla
Carnitas Tacos
tacos / pickled red onion / guacamole / corn tortilla
Chicken Tacos
tacos / lettuce / pico de gallo / cotija cheese / corn tortilla
Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
tacos / refried beans & Mexican rice (yes, in the tortilla) / cabbage / salsa verde / flour tortilla
Ribeye Tacos
tacos / avocado / corn tortilla
Roasted Veggie Tacos
tacos / roasted carrots / beans / pickled onion / cilantro / cotija cheese / corn tortilla
Tacos À La Carte
Campechano Enchiladas
ribeye / chorizo / cotija / refried beans sauce / avocado / cilantro / guacamole / crema
Mole Enchiladas
pulled chicken / mole sauce / cotija cheese / red onion / cilantro / guacamole / crema
Enchiladas Blancas Al Pastor
al pastor OR pulled chicken / salsa verde / jack cheese / asadero cheese / red onion / avocado /crema / cilantro
Enchiladas
Platos Tradicionales
Quesabirria
tacos / braised brisket / jack and asadero cheese / consommé
Burrito
birria, chicken, or carnitas / refried beans / Mexican rice / pico de gallo
Torta
shaved ribeye, chicken, or carnitas / shredded lettuce / guacamole / pico de gallo / queso fresco / chipotle aioli / Tajín fries
Combo Plate
your choice of any enchilada, any taco, served with rice and beans
Carne Asada
skirt steak / guacamole / pico de gallo / sour cream / pickled red onions / tortillas
Mahi Mahi En Adobo
adobo seasoned Mahi Mahi served with House Salad
Chicken Fajitas
charred jalapeños / onions / bell pepper / guacamole / sour cream
Shrimp Fajitas
charred jalapeños / onions / bell pepper / guacamole / sour cream
Steak Fajitas
charred jalapeños / onions / bell pepper / guacamole / sour cream
Chile Relleno
roasted vegetables / manchengo and asadero cheese / salsa verde / crema / cilantro
Fajita Combo
charred jalapeños / onions / bell pepper / guacamole / sour cream
Platos Especiales
Sides
Beans & Rice
House Salad (Side)
Refried Beans
Mexican Rice
Tajín Fries
Chicken Only
Shrimp Only
Steak Only
Churros
chocolate sauce / cajeta
Flan
vanilla ice cream / caramel / waffle cone crumble
Chocolate Cake
flourless chocolate cake / vanilla ice cream / marzipan
Birthday Scoop
Dulces
Kids
Kids' Cheese Quesadilla
flour tortilla / cheese
Kids' Bowl
Mexican rice / avocado
Kids' Chicken Taco
two each
Kids' Steak Taco
two each
Kids' Burrito
flour tortilla / rice / beans / cheese / avocado
