Award-winning

El Naranjo - South Lamar

4.8

1192 Reviews

$31 to $50

Traditional Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

El Naranjo is an Austin, TX restaurant that is proud to serve up high quality, fresh Mexican cuisine that has an authentic traditional favor. You can always find something interesting on the menu and those who visit often will find that it changes regularly.

Some of the typical items you will find on the menu at El Naranjo include guacamole, empanadas, ceviche. In addition, you can enjoy the homemade moles, all of which are made from scratch. El Naranjo is the place to dine for authentic flavor.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 520-5750
Website
http://elnaranjorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Iliana de la Vega

Location
2717 S Lamar Blvd, STE 1085, Austin, TX 78704
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2022
Neighborhood
South Austin
Cross street
Menchaca Road
Parking details
Outside retail parking and additional retail parking inside the garaje behind the restaurant.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Ceviche del mes$20.00
Ask your server about our current ceviche
Guacamole$16.00
Freshly made with mexican avocado, tomato, chile serrano, diced onion and avocado leaf. Served with corn tortilla chips
- Add four corn tortillas$4.00
- Add homemade chicharron$4.00
Empanadas de huitlacoche y queso$14.00
Two empanadas filled with corn mushrooms and panela cheese
Ensalada cesar$16.00
(NGF) Baby mix lettuce tossed in our tangy cesar dressing, corn totopos and queso cotija
Tostadas de atún al chintextle$15.00
Two corn tostadas topped with tuna marinated in chile pasilla mixe and sesame seed oil, mayo, and avocado
Sopecitos con chicharrón$16.00
Three small sopes with frijoles refritos, chicharrón en salsa verde, crema mexicana, queso panela, and diced onion.
Queso Oaxaca fundido$14.00
Served with 4 corn tortillas. Enjoy plain or add mushroom, homemade Oaxacan style chorizo, or huitlacoche.
Pulpo y papas$16.00
Octopus and diced potato sauteed in achiote oil served with an habanero mayonnaise
Taco del mes
Ask your server about our taco of the month

PLATOS FUERTES

Our moles are carefully made from scratch and are vegetable based and gluten free, moles are served with hand-made corn tortillas

Mole negro de Oaxaca
This spectacular mole is known as the king of moles and it is made with more than 30 ingredients, including the rare chile chilhuacle, almonds, pecans, sesame seeds, peanuts, and a hint of chocolate. Served with white rice and molotes de plátano
- Small$32.00
- Medium$35.00
- Large$38.00
Mole coloradito
A rich, smoky, brick red mole made from a base of ground toasted almonds and sesame seeds with chiles ancho and pasilla balanced with can sugar and spices such as cloves and cinnamon
- Small$31.00
- Medium$34.00
- Large$36.00
- Extra Large$39.00
Filete al chintextle$49.00
8oz certified angus prime beef tenderloin covered in a chintextle and tequila cream sauce. Served with goat cheese mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Marisco a la Diabla$36.00
Your choice of seafood in a spicy adobo made from chile pasilla, guajillo and chipotle, served with rice and a sweet-and-sour pineapple relish made from grilled pineapple and piloncillo
Costillas de res a los dos chiles - NGF -$39.00
Boneless beef short ribs slow-braised in a sauce made with beer, chile pasilla mexicano and mulato. Served with goat cheese mashed potatoes and lime vinaigrette mixed greens salad
Chamorro al pibil$39.00
Bone-in pork shank slow cooked in an orange juice marinade with achiote and mexican spices for 24 hours, served with pickled red onions, refried black beans and a tangy cabbage slaw
Verduras a la macha$30.00
Mushrooms, and potatoes and seasonal vegetables sauteed in our famous salsa macha made with 7 roasted, dried chiles
- Add Shrimp$9.00
Enchiladas suizas$26.00
Corn tortillas filled a your choice of chicken or vegetables smothered in a bright salsa verde blended with crema mexicana and smothered in fresh crema, queso panela and then finished au gratin in the oven
- Add house-made Oaxaca style chorizo$6.00

AL LADO

Coliflor al pastor$10.00
Roasted cauliflower with al pastor sauce
Papas con chorizo$10.00
Our home-made chorizo sautéed with potato
Tortillas de maíz$6.00
House nixtamalized corn tortillas, order of 4
Frijoles refritos$7.00
Refried black beans topped with queso panela
Arroz blanco$7.00
White rice
Salsa order
Side of your choice of salsa
- Small$2.00
- Large$4.00

What 1,192 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Naranjo on South Lamar is a culinary gem in Austin, offering exceptional Mexican cuisine with a creative twist. Diners rave about the "amazing indigenous Mexican food" and "wonderful, delicious food." The attentive staff and vibrant atmosphere enhance the experience, making it a must-visit spot for both locals and visitors.

1,192 Reviews

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Patricia
Vancouver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were drawn back by the menu descriptions in the February newletter and so started with the La Catrina Negra drink. The marigold flower powder was a very fun addition. The Queso appetizer was wrapped in hoja santa leaves that our server told us were grown in Chef Iliana’s own garden. The Estofado Istmeno was also delicious. The crowning touch was the Tamal de Chocolate with orange blossom ice cream. We like the ice cream so much we ordered an extra bowl. Can’t wait to see the next newsletter to see what we’ll be ordering during our next visit.
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Christina
VIP
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoy this place for its authentic food and gluten free friendly menu. Our server was great and helped guide us through the menu. Drinks were yummy and the mole is the best I’ve had in Austin.
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Leesa
VIP
Austin
60 reviews
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The moles were excellent and everything from guacamole to shrimp was spicy! Margaritas were great. Wine list limited to South America and Europe. Kinda disappointing.
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Anthony
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A perfect 5th anniversary - mezcal flights and mole
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Logan
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and great experience! I would highly recommend it
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Denise
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again an amazing, delicious, and perfectly served and plated brunch with you!!! We will be back.
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Warren
VIP
New Mexico
89 reviews
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I read about this restaurant in Food & Wine magazine. They painted a glowing picture and the actual restaurant did meet those standards. However, I asked for a quiet table and such does not exist in this restaurant. Very noisy to say the least. But food and service were amazing. The house margaritas are great! I would go again, but hopefully when it’s not so busy and loud.
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Melissa
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service! The flavors were amazing and different on every dish!
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Olivia
VIP
Austin
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Our hostess was very rude. Our server was fabulous. The food was overpriced but tasted pretty good. The cocktails were great. I won’t go back. Please ask your hostess to not tell guests when they need to leave especially when you made a reservation, spent loads of money and the restaurant isn’t at capacity. Again our server was incredible as was the rest of the staff. The restrooms were awful and need to be remodeled if you are going to charge that much.
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Bill
VIP
Atlanta Metro
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was amazing. We will return.
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FAQs

El Naranjo - South Lamar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 520-5750.

El Naranjo - South Lamar is rated 4.8 stars by 1192 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

2717 S Lamar Blvd, STE 1085, Austin, TX 78704

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2022
Cross street
Menchaca Road
Neighborhood
South Austin
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Traditional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Outside retail parking and additional retail parking inside the garaje behind the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Iliana de la Vega
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://elnaranjorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(512) 520-5750

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El Naranjo - South Lamar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Ceviche del mes

Queso Oaxaca Fundido

Mole Amarillo

PARA EMPEZAR

Ceviche del mes$20.00

Guacamole$16.00

Empanadas de huitlacoche y queso$14.00

Ensalada cesar$16.00

Tostadas de atún al chintextle$15.00

Sopecitos con chicharrón$16.00

Queso Oaxaca fundido$14.00

Pulpo y papas$16.00

Taco del mes

PLATOS FUERTES

Mole negro de Oaxaca

Mole coloradito

Filete al chintextle$49.00

Marisco a la Diabla$36.00

Costillas de res a los dos chiles - NGF -$39.00

Chamorro al pibil$39.00

Verduras a la macha$30.00

Enchiladas suizas$26.00

AL LADO

Coliflor al pastor$10.00

Papas con chorizo$10.00

Tortillas de maíz$6.00

Frijoles refritos$7.00

Arroz blanco$7.00

Salsa order

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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