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Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill

9400 Arboretum Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78759-6392
(512) 346-3506
Ranked #185 of 1,548 restaurants in Austin
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Price range: 22 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: American, Bar, Mexican, Southwestern
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Stamford
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Make sure to have the seafood encaladas and the shrimp appetizers where great. Use the valet parking as the parking lot is small More

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New York City, New York
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

The food was well prepared and the service good, just don't expect a unique experience from a chain restaurant. I would return, specially because they had good vegan food, but it was not memorable. More

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Texas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

The menu here is a step above your usual higher end Mexican influnced fare. Voodoo Tuna, Seafood enchiladas - everything is tasty though not quite fresh or original enough to score "excellent". Get the house frozen margarita (or two) and you should go home a happy camper! More

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Louisville, KY
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

A bit noisy but my steak was great! Wait staff was very attentive and worked hard to give good service. More

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Went there for dinner on a business trip. The restaurant is very noisy and it was hard to have a conversations in the beginning when all tables were occupied. The food was ok, but nothing special. I had the mushroom enchiladas and everything felt like one big mashup. The best part of the whole dinner was the fresh guacamole. Why... More

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houstonburbs
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

When we are in the Austin area, we always try to eat here. The whole dining experience---the great view(go at sunset and watch the lights come on in the surrounding hills and the stars begin to twinkle), the great food and service-- all make the drive to this location worthwhile. So enjoyable! More

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Austin, Texas
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

Of the three Z'Tejas locations in town, I like the Arboretum location the best and often stop in for lunch when I want something different. My favorite three dishes are the Santa Fe enchiladas, the wild mushroom enchiladas or the mango steak salad and, of course, the corn bread. The Santa Fe enchiladas are very good for Austin but a... More

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Tennessee
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

Great Tex-Mex food and there is a beautiful view of the hills from the patio. Has a good cabo wabo margarita! More

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Round Rock
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

We frequently visit Z'Tejas in the Arboretum. I always get the Smoked Chicken Chile Relleno for it's flavor packed taste infusion. It combines just the right amount of heat, savory and sweetness to satisfy my taste buds. Ask for a patio seat near the fireplace for great date night ambiance. More

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Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

This was our first trip to Z'Tejas. Though we normally try to stick with locally owned restaurants, we were curious to see what all the buzz was about. It was a Saturday night, and we had no reservations. The hostess told us it would be a 45-minute wait, maybe an hour. We sat in the bar, but our table was... More

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