El Alma

In South Austin resides El Alma, a charming contemporary Mexican restaurant that offers the fresh, flavorful favorites. From the variety of tacos offered, featuring ingredients such as adobo pork, grilled steak and juicy shrimp, to the enchiladas and empanadas, a meal at El Alma will certainly satisfy that craving for Mexican food. For dessert, opt for the seasonal flan cake and the Mexican...

Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas is behind this Bouldin Creek venue in the former El Chile space serving affordable specialties inspired by her Mexico City upbringing like duck mole enchiladas and a variety of chiles rellenos; white stucco walls, colorful paintings and a rock wall with trickling water create a "pleasant, casual" ambiance, as does the rooftop deck that's a fine choice for sipping...