This.place.is.AMAZING. Food is truly awesome, staff are super nice and really hard workers and ambiance is really fun. Lots of outdoor seating and bar is first come first serve (albeit a little tight on space). Be prepared for a bit of a wait, we went two times in a row and it was packed both times. Most of the menu is gluten free and really, truly amazing. The red snapper was delicious, the camote was unexpected but delicious and the sopecitos are awesome. I just finished dinner there and am already thinking about next meal options.
Literally the best restaurant in Austin. Obsessed with the service, the drinks, the happy hour, the food and the management. I recommend this restaurant to every single one of my friends looking for the best margaritas as well as everyone visiting town and even those who live here looking to try some bomb azz brunch. Licha's Cantina, you have my heart. <3
Came here on a Sunday with reservations and got seated quickly, it was busy so it took a while to get our food but the server was great. Chips and salsa were SO GOOD. Good atmosphere and music, definitely recommend!
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It's been so long since I've visited Austin. We were looking to place to eat lunch when Lichas was suggested. I had never heard of it but love trying new places. While trying to find this place we ended up walking between questionable alleys. We finally found the place but ended up in the back of the restaurant. What I saw definitely showed this place is legit. There were about 5 -6 older latin ladies that looked like my aunts cooking in what looked like original pots and pans used in ranchos in Mexico. The ladies were very welcoming and guided us to the inside of the restaurant. The restaurant itself used to be a house that looks like a house I used to live in when I was a kid. The music playing can only be described as eclectic latin music and I mean that in a good way. We ordered the enchiladas de mole verde con carnitas, we also got huaraches de Pollo en mole rojo, and a quesadilla de calabazitas. I could go on and on about the layers of flavors in each dish but I'll just say if you are in austin and wanted elevated authentic Mexican food, this is it. The atmosphere and food at Licha's can't be described, it has to be experienced. Shout out to my wonderful waiter with the cool hair style.
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We really enjoyed the food here. We came sort of on a whim and without a reservation on a Friday night, so we waited around 35 minutes for our table. The restaurant was very busy with large groups of people headed into the bar and sitting in the outdoor dining areas. When we were seated, we were given chips and salsa. We ordered the octopus appetizer, I got the fish tacos (pibil de pescado y camaron), and my husband got the anchiota braised pork (cochinita pibil). We were then told that they were out of the octopus, and we hurriedly ordered the seafood cocktail instead. Our entrees came out very quickly, and they were so good. I would describe the pork as a mix between a mole and Cincinnati chili, but if that puts you off, I'm probably describing it wrong. The fish was perfectly cooked. We needed extra tortillas, but our waiter got some for us quickly. The appetizer came after our food, which is understandable. I didn't like the seafood cocktail at all. It was essentially a mix of cold seafood in tomato and shrimp cocktail sauce, served with avocado and tostada shells. I found the shrimp to be especially chewy and off-putting. That being said, I think this is a somewhat traditional dish, and it's probably up to personal tastes, and if we hadn't ordered it, the food would have been perfect. The location suffered only in that it was somewhat loud, but the decorations were fun and reflective of Austin culture.
Best and most authentic Mexican west of the Mississippi. Everything on the menu is fresh and amazing. Our server was the kindest women ever and they accommodated our large table with an late night reservation. Can’t wait to return.
One of my favorite Tex Mex spot! Really loved their lengua tacos. Other things on the menu are good too. The cocktails were quite salty though.
The place can be busy. Recommend making reservations.
Ate way too much food. All so delicious, be adventurous order something you normally don't. Ours was octopus and it delivered, so good. Wife got the chipotle ceaser w/ snapper and the fish was cooked to perfection. The green salsa Verde here was drinkable, so good.
We came to Licha's late (like 10pm), tired, and so hungry after a wet walk all the way from dirty 6th. We sat at the bar and the bartenders could not have been nicer or cooler guys. The food was so good! The queso was amazing, and I had a chicken quesadilla, which was also delicious. I can't remember what my friends had, but I know they both really enjoyed what they ordered. Margaritas were also top notch!
Because of urban location, it gets full starting about 5pm then gets really loud inside and outside. Small location so you'll have to be comfortable being close to neighboring tables. Excellent service. Food is good but not the best or most traditional if that's what you're looking for.
We arrived to Austin Friday and fasted to eat at this spot. Just in time for happy hour!! We devoured the chips and salsa. Both sauces were tasty. After so much indecision we decided to go with the sopesitos from the hh menu. The waiter asked for what type of protein, ‘I said beef.’ Well, it was amazing!!! I’ve never tried such tender beef. We devoured it!!! After a few minutes out waiter came back to check and asked, ‘What did you guys think about the lengua (tongue) sopes?’ 🙈🤣🤣. Anyway, The happy hour margaritas were delish. The others, watered down. Tons of mosquitoes 🦟 so sit inside!! We enjoyed our meal and drinks. Total damage $85 😀 we ordered two reposado tequilas at the end. Oh I forgot to mention that the music at lichas made my whole experience even bettaaa- love the rock en español muchachos!
So incredibly good! The best authentic Mexican food I've had in Austin. The Birrias goat tacos are divine. We can't wait to go back and try more dishes!!
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