Mexta

As we enter the restaurant we were greeted with a lovely smile and a warm welcome The gorgeous surroundings will take your breath away I don't know who the designer was but they should be commendedThe wait staff was quick to acknowledge and share a bit about the restaurant They asked about allergies before we ordered and explained what we could eatWhen the meal was brought to the table the presentation was beautiful and food delicious This is a restaurant worth coming back to

Went to Mexta for Valentines this year and came in at 5pm to get a walk in spot. They sat us at the corner of the bar which was great. All the staff were very kind and attentive. When asked "still" water or sparkling we said still and received a carbonated water which was not our favorite, not a huge deal though.For appetizers we ordered Guacamole with the pork belly in it and the Cauliflower entree as a suggestion from our server. These were both very delicious with the Guacamole tasted extremely fresh and the pork belly added a nice savory and texture bonus. The cauliflower had a creamy, light sauce that was so good and filled us up a good amount. My catch of the day entree was good but a bit odd. Kind of interesting tasting refried black bean side, optional oily sauce, plantain purée (really good) and fish with head and skin. Making tacos out of it was yummy but would have preferred more options / different options to accompany. Additionally for 55 bucks I felt the fish should have tasted a bit better. Overall, prices were expensive and while presentation and quality were great I did not think price was fully aligned. 20 dollars for Guacamole and then $5 for tortilla chips and $8 for pork belly. I truly felt my $200 dollars would have gone much further at an Uchi or Uchiko for a nice dinner.Atmosphere inside is great, ambient and reminds me of Mexico. For me, Mexta would be an awesome place to grab drinks and apps but dinner I am not sure I will craving anytime soon. (Nor will my wallet)

This is a 3.5 stars rating A mixed bag with memorable highlights! Located in the iconic Littlefield Building, Mexta, offers a dining experience that's a blend of highs and lows. We opted for a ride-share to this downtown spot, as parking can be tricky on weekends--a wise choice for anyone planning to visit.Starting with the positives, the interior is a classy, modern setting that exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe. The service was prompt and attentive, ensuring we were well taken care of throughout the meal.As for the food, there were clear standouts: the Tikin Xic Salmon, lobster bisque, and the Mexta fries were all delicious. The fries, in particular, were a surprise hit--crispy, flavorful, and worth coming back for. On the other hand, a couple of dishes didn't quite hit the mark. The ceviche was punchy but not my favorite, and there was a green seafood dish (whose name escapes me) that felt underwhelming. The beverage experience was also mixed. While the sparkling wine was enjoyable, the pour in the flute was just over half full, which felt stingy. It would have been better to either serve a full glass or adjust the pricing to reflect a more generous pour. That said, purchasing a bottle of sparkling wine is a better option here, as it's reasonably priced and avoids the disappointment of the glass pour.In summary, Mexta has its moments of brilliance, especially with certain dishes and its chic ambiance. While some aspects left room for improvement, I'd return for the Mexta fries and perhaps a bottle of sparkling wine to share. It's a spot worth exploring, but with tempered expectations.

The Good: The shrimp ceviche, guacamole and salsa selections were tasty. I also enjoyed my twist on the traditional Paloma and the nice decor and our waiter was attentive. The Not So Good: My porcelet. I was excited to try some new flavors when I ordered this dish but was sad at its lack luster flavor. Adding some salsa helped but if we hasn't ordered the salsas with our appetizer, I would have been completely disappointed. Also, they came around to collect out menus before we ordered our main course because they had ran out. The Bad: The prices. I never mind shelling out for a meal that wow's me but the food left me wanting.

Came in for their unadvertised happy hour and thought it was just OK. The drinks were good but the food was tiny and way overpriced for a HH. Nothing stood out as being that good, so I don't think I'll go back for a full meal. I will say the bartender was super nice and the bar setup was nice, so I might go back for another drink during HH.

Met some friends for a holiday dinner here last week. We shared some apps and I had the tortilla lobster bisque which was yummy. They were able to seat us at our table for 6 (high top) quickly and they were attentive, but we did have to ask the server for water refills a few times. The bartender on duty that night was very nice and took multiple photos of us gals. I was lucky enough to get street parking not too far and found out later they validate in the Littlefield garage which none of us knew about before. They were also able to split shared dishes amongst us making bill paying easy, which is always a plus.

This was such a gem to try. Everything was surprisingly delicious. The decoration was very Tulum jungle chic. The service was excellent. Food:Guacamole with Chapulines and sauces - delicious with a nice crunchy texture from the grasshoppers Rib eye steak - delicious and perfectly cookedBone marrow with langoustines - very goodRed snapper - delicious but the fish was a little overcooked Strawberries with cream - goodCheese tart - delicious and a must try; tasted like a mix between French toast and a flan

Mexta is in the heart of downtown with a great central location. Parking is validated (although we didn't know that) the pluses: the vibes are immaculate. It's giving tulum in the heart of Austin downtown. The location feels so open and airy because of the high ceilings and everything from the cups and plates and silverware is giving extravagant. The servers are nice and decently knowledgeable. The desserts are very different and I hadn't tried anything like the cheesecake before. The minuses: the food is decent but very expensive. We split a couple apps that were small that were good but not mindblowingly good. As a vegetarian there were some options and while I did really like my cauliflower dish,it was a lot to pay for cauliflower. Overall for two people who got a drink app entree and dessert it was around 250 with tip (125 pp) and the meal was relatively forgettable.

This took over the same space as the Mediterranean restaurant Simi that closed. The team here did a lot of cool upgrades to the space! They do have valet which is nice for this part of 6th, definitely recommend getting dropped off further down 6th if you're coming on a weekend night. This is another upscale type Mexican restaurant, which there are a lot of now in Austin. Food for me was pretty average and not too unique - drinks were delicious and would come again for those. - brussel sprouts - interesting aioli on top- cauliflower- interesting flavors - ceviche - interesting flavors - guacamole- loved this guac

Overall Mexta was a good experience. The vibes were great. Very lively. Awesome date night spot or place to hang with friends. The staff is super friendly. The drinks were solid. I got a classic Margarita and it hit the spot. Parking is street parking, but I would go ahead and do valet.To the food. My review would have been 4 stars but 2 dishes I ordered made me drop a star. The good stuff I would highly recommend getting the guac with tostadas + salsas. Guac was strong with flavor and the salsa each had their own profiles from mild to spicy. The ceviche was excellent. Bright, acidic and lots of flavor. The tostadas they served it with were delicious. Imagine a corn chip but 10x times flavor. Perfectly seasoned. The oaxcan tetela was excellent. Packed with flavor the beans and cheese. The mole sauce was excellent. The dish that I don't recommend is the burrata, tomato with Hamachi salad. I think it's ballsy for a restaurant to put a dish with fish and cheese. This was really bland the cheese and hamachi did not work. There was a lack of seasoning. I also got the Mexta Lobster roll as my main. The Alton flavors sounded interesting which enticed me.The lobster roll was so over dressed in mayo sauces. I didn't get a lot of the Latin flavors mentioned. The tobiko on random did not really work. Just made the lobster roll more fishy. Overall had a good experience.