Things You'll Need:
- Transportation to Austin (if you don't already live there)
- Big appetite
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Step 1
Check out Manuel's Downtown on Congress Avenue, in the heart of downtown Austin. What could beat amazing regional Mexican cuisine in the center of such a vibrant, bustling city? This is a great restaurant to check out if you want authentic Mexican food (more authentic Mexican than Tex-Mex) and the best margaritas in Austin. The live music and flamenco and salsa dancing is just a plus!
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Step 2
Go to La Palapa for fun Mexican dining. Many people find this restaurant not only to be the best Mexican fare in Austin, but in all of Texas as well. The menu has an amazing variety and the prices are reasonable, always pluses! Be sure to try the enchiladas de mole, a favorite.
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Step 3
Visit Gueros Taco Bar downtown. This tasty Mexican joint is located in a very trendy area on Congress Avenue. This restaurant is not only known for fantastic tacos, but an incredible array of fresh and flavorful flautas, tamales and chalupas as well. A must-have for casual, quick, yet delicious Mexican dining.
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Step 4
Dine at Nuevo Leon! A diverse menu with dishes from stuffed avocado to poblano enchiladas. Be sure to try out their "fishbowl" sized drinks, which many customers dub "the best in the universe."
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Step 5
Stop by Fonda San Miguel, magnificent Mexican dining located in an unassuming North Austin neighborhood. The classic, Old World Mexican decor coupled with the Yucatecan menu are to die for!
