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Zandunga Mexican Bistro

1000 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702-1943
512-473-4199
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Ranked #299 of 1,548 restaurants in Austin
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Cuisines: Mexican
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New Canaan, Connecticut
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Nice outdoor seating. The interior seemed a bit dark. Menu selection is rather broad, but on the pricey side. Wait staff is attentive but not over-bearing. Quality of food & presentation left nothing to be desired, but the chef should ease off on the seasoning. Yes, this is a Mexican restaurant; but it would have been nice to actually taste... More

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Austin, Texas
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This restauant was a surprise! Close to downtown. An oasis in a commercial setting everything was condusive to a delightful meal. The service from Dawn was personable and efficient. The food was delicious! From exceptional chips and salsa to the main course everything exceeded expectations. The presentation was lovely as were the surroundings. I had sopes, an egg dish; plentiful... More

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See 35 more reviews by clearspace for Austin
Austin, TX
Top Contributor
66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Zandunga takes Mexican and other Latin favorites to the next level. This is our go to Mexican restaurant when we want quality. The dishes are pricey but the service and food are excellent. Docking Zandunga 1 star for the pricing...sorry. More

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See 34 more reviews by SpanningTheGlobe for Austin
San Francisco
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

So wanted to like this place. Went for brunch and as soon as we walked in the door, it just didn't feel right. We stood by the front door for an uncomfortable amount of time waiting to be seated. The place was NOT crowded at all. Finally someone wandered over and pointed to the table right by door -- lots... More

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Austin, Texas
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

I'm an Austin resident, and I KNOW where the good food is in this town. My household has just added Zandunga to our list. We dined there on a Friday night and couldn't believe there were tables available. I suspect that won't be the case for long. I had a wonderful pinot noir for only $6, and my partner had... More

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Austin, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
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This little jewel is hidden in the bottom of multistory building on East 11th just 2 blocks East of I35. Texas Monthly said, "Run, don't walk to this place" and we did! We have been going ever since. It is just fabulous. The menu is interior Mexican with a twist. Everything is fresh, homemade and consistently amazing. I would make... More

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See 10 more reviews by GBAustin46 for Austin
Austin, Texas
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2011

Went twice, like it a lot. Note: price point is a bit high if expecting a low Mexican pricepoint, but i think that food is well-prepared and worth it. Environment is pleasantly not crowded during mid-week but not that impressive visually, either. Two fine main dishes... Ancho rubbed flat iron steak, despite two misrepresentations in the menu, is a winner.... More

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