Curra's Grill

Really awesome Mexican Spot. The ambiance is fun and relaxed and the booths are super comfy.The chips were thick and actually salty, which is a surprising plus because usually the thicker chips don't deliver on flavor. The salsa was really good too. It was spicy without being painful.The enchiladas were delicious, service was fine.I look forward to exploring more of the menu. Only con was their takeout boxes were kind of weird to figure out, I guess I'm just not used to the kind that suction together.

Can't believe I've never gone here before but we were close by and looking for a patio. I ordered an avocado margarita, it was so good! We didn't have any appetizers. I had fish tacos on corn tortillas with rice and black beans. Everything was delicious. I've never felt the need to comment on beans before but the black beans were actually very flavorful. Service was okay, I think since pandemic times I never have high hopes for service anywhere I go. The atmosphere is casual and everyone was friendly. We will be back!

I love it when family and friends visit Austin and we get together for a lite afternoon snack and beverages with authority.It has been awhile since I've been to Curra's and some friends were in town so I suggested that we meet at Curra's Grill, one of my favourite Mexican restaurants.I started off with a Cadillac Margarita. We munched on chips and salsa until the fried lamb empanadas, served with a chipotle cream sauce arrived. They were quite tasty but a little on the small side. For my main course, I opted for the Cancun Relleno, poblano pepper stuffed with large shrimp sauteed with green bell peppers, pineapple and guajillo peppers and topped with chipotle cream and Monterey Jack cheese, served with rice and refried red beans.

Just a small update. I don't know if I was being boogie when I wrote my first review, or if they put in work since I wrote it, but the last time we went the inside of the restaurant was really quite nice. Big mural on the wall, nice table settings, etc. etc. Food is still good. Service is still baller. Solid.

We got there about 4 PM on a Saturday and it wasn't crowded. We were greeted and seated on the dog friendly patio. It was nice with lots of shade and fans with misters! The server was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the delicious lamb empanadas and salsa sampler along with our refreshing avocado margarita.It was definitely a good idea to go early because it started getting crowded as we were leaving. Parking is somewhat limited also.

I like this place a good amount - especially after trying their delightful tres leches cake. Granted I'm not a Mexican food snob and little idea if the food here is "authentic" or not.I like their beef tips and their banana wrapped pork. The margarita is alright and service was pretty quick. Salsa has a good kick to it. Price is medium high probably $30 for each person before tips. Would come back here for Mexican comfort food

The guacamole was fresh and the steak quesadillas were bomb! I got a regular frozen margarita and didn't like the sweet/sour mix they used so I got another one on the rocks and it was way better. Will be back!

I'm surprised this place has such low ratings. I wouldn't have known about this place, though it's apparently a classic, except a friend wanted to come here for the cochinita pibil. It was amazing... and not just the pork, but the plantains and even the black beans that came with it - and trust me, I'm not a bean guy.Service was decent, ambiance is that of a typical neighborhood restaurant, but the outdoor patio is great when the weather's nice.Weird thing is once we asked for a couple of extra flour tortillas to go with some leftovers once and they charged us like 20 cents for them... seemed penny pinching considering how much we'd spent on food and drinks.I wasn't supposed to write a review, Hope doesn't want this place to get crowded. It's definitely nice that we've been able to park in the parking lot when we come after rowing on Sunday mornings, but the cochinita pibil is just too tasty not to write about. I'm sure there are other menu selections that are just as good.

There are a decent amount of TexMex options in Austin, and unfortunately I don't think I'll be coming back to Curra's anytime soon.Came on a Friday evening and seating was quick and easy which is surprising for new-age trendy Austin. The vibes are immaculate for the no-frills, all-fun mexican dive bar restaurant. Unfortunately, the food is generally lackluster.The salsa that comes with the chips are watery and flavorless. We ordered queso as well which tasted off (not unsanitary off - just not good, off). I'm a basic b for enchiladas and usually they're an impossible food to mess up, but I also left feeling super disappointed. The one shining ray of hope was the Pozole soup - warm, hearty, perfectly balanced flavor to warm the soul on a cold day.The server was really nice and I wanted to love Curra's given how easy it is to get in and the chill no F***s given vibe, but the food just doesn't stack up against so many options around town (Maudies, Fresas, Polvos, Rositas, Pueblo Viejo, El Alma, etc.).

Love this place! Great recipes you can't get anywhere else in Austin -- fun atmosphere, nice margaritas, good breakfast tacos and pozole on the weekends! Not touristy but a great vibe!