Whether it’s fajitas, chile relleno, or just a basket of tacos, there’s no shortage of savory Mexican food to be enjoyed around Dripping Springs. If you’re craving a solid meal with deep flavors and a bit of spice, then consider pulling up a seat at one of these local favorites.
Hungry diners don’t have to venture into Austin for great Mexican food, but one bite of the cuisine at Verde’s and you’ll agree that the trip on 290 was worth it.
The inside of the restaurant is intimate and inviting, while the patio outside is the perfect place to enjoy a meal during warmer months. There’s even a large grassy area for the kiddos to run around while everyone waits for their food.
Speaking of food, everything that comes out of the kitchen is scratch-made, from the classics like chicken tortilla soup to more adventurous fare such as bacon-wrapped quail in a tequila lime butter sauce. Yum!
Flores is somewhat of a family tradition in the Texas Hill Country, with four locations serving the area. Fresh tortillas are prepared in-house each day and make the perfect vehicle for soaking up plates of pozole verde or pork carnitas.
In addition to serving lunch and dinner, the restaurant also has a weekend brunch menu that’s not to be missed with pancakes, huevos rancheros, and fajita omelets. Wash it all down with a Mexican Irish coffee or Marimosa (tequila, mango juice, and champagne), and weekends don’t get much more delicious.
Since opening its Dripping Springs location in 2020, Taco Margarita has been winning over hungry new fans with Mexican food that blends classic recipes with modern techniques. The result is a menu that is full of deep flavors served up in a festive and welcoming atmosphere.
Patrons will find familiar favorites like enchiladas, pastor and barbacoa tacos, as well as dinner plates such as grilled mahi and chicken mole.
The restaurant also has a happy hour worth checking out Monday through Friday with specials like $3 tacos and $5 frozen margaritas.
Grabbing a picnic table on the shaded patio at Paloma is one of the best spots to enjoy a meal in Dripping Springs on a nice day. The restaurant and event space is a popular local destination that offers up a food and drink menu that’s hard to beat.
Paloma’s drink menu includes everything from classic margaritas and sangria to a full beer and wine menu, as well as the restaurant’s signature cocktail – the Paloma Original. Pair the drinks with food items like chimichangas, grilled fish tacos, and chile relleno, and you’re guaranteed to walk away full and happy.
For the past 14 years, El Rey has been keeping Dripping Springs customers coming back with a menu that aims for “real home-style Mexican food at reasonable prices.” Patrons will find classic Mexican comfort food like tortas, gorditas, enchiladas, and burritos – all filled with a variety of mouth-watering meats and veggies.
Pull up a seat at the expansive bar to watch the game or just relax after work and head bartender Alfredo will be happy to pour a cold beer or mix up one of the restaurant’s more than a dozen signature cocktails.
With an ever-growing dining scene in Dripping Springs, there’s a lot to love about this vibrant Texas town. To learn more about finding the perfect home here, contact the Caliterra team today.
