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El Alma El Alma is a vibrant, homespun take on the contemporary flavors of Mexico. Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas
(1546)

Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas prepares food as she might cook for you in her home. Diners will find tacos al pastor, queso, and carne asada tacos, but will also have an array of small plates and sophisticated entrees using fresh ingredients and richly layered sauces including duck enchiladas with mole, relleno de camarones (shrimp-stuffed poblano served with chipotle sauce and corn pudding), and for the hearty vegetarians out there, smokey ancho relleno stuffed with seasonal vegetables. Alcocer also features one of her childhood favorites, ‘gringas,’ a popular Mexico City snack made of flour tortillas, cheese, and savory pastor.

“I wanted to create a menu that would fit the location on Barton springs,” says Alcocer. “It’s fun, flavorful Mexican food that is very approachable. It’s a casual, authentic representation of the food I grew up eating.”

10/17/2026

The Peachy Mulita is only here for October, so don’t wait too long. Salud 🍑

10/15/2026

Golden hour, a cold drink in hand, and the city skyline just across the way. Our rooftop patio is ready for these fall evenings, and so is your table. Come up and stay a while 🌇

10/12/2026

Monday off? Let’s not waste it. We’re serving brunch today, October 12th, from 11AM to 3PM, with your Mexican favorites like chilaquiles and gorditas waiting for you. Bring the crew!

📍 Barton Springs 📍 Westgate

Today only, $5 Pastor and Vegan Chorizo street tacos all day, from open to close! It’s National Taco Day, and we’re cele...
10/06/2026

Today only, $5 Pastor and Vegan Chorizo street tacos all day, from open to close! It’s National Taco Day, and we’re celebrating the one that’s always been there for us 🌮

📍 Barton Springs 📍 Westgate

10/02/2026

It’s the last weekend to sip our Patrón Headliner Margarita, and we’re sending it off in style. Patrón is joining us today at the Barton Springs location from 3 to 5PM for tastings! 🎶 Come on by to have a margarita before you head to ACL this weekend!

The specialty margarita is available at both locations, and the promotion is at Barton Springs only.

📍 Barton Springs

October is here, and we’ve been cooking up something for every kind of craving. Save this one and tell us which special ...
10/01/2026

October is here, and we’ve been cooking up something for every kind of craving. Save this one and tell us which special you’re coming in for first! 💃🏻

Today is the last day of our Chile en Nogada special! 🌶️ A perfectly stuffed poblano with beef picadillo, walnut cream a...
09/29/2026

Today is the last day of our Chile en Nogada special! 🌶️ A perfectly stuffed poblano with beef picadillo, walnut cream and pomegranate seeds. Come try it!

The dish that only comes around once a year! 💃🏻🇲🇽

09/22/2026

And tacos are happiness! 🤷‍♀️💃🏻 $5 street tacos. 3PM to close. Every. Single. Tuesday!

Sunset views after a little downpour at Barton Springs rooftop patio 🌅📸: Matthew Carls
09/22/2026

Sunset views after a little downpour at Barton Springs rooftop patio 🌅

📸: Matthew Carls

09/16/2026

¡Viva México! 🇲🇽🥑 September 16th just happens to be Mexico Independence Day AND National Guacamole Day, and we’re celebrating both.

Happy hour menu available all day on some of your favorites appetizers, guac, and cocktails. One epic day, two reasons to come in!

09/14/2026

We’re here for you on any kind of day! 💓

09/10/2026

September just got a whole lot better! 🌶️ Starting today, our Beef Picadillo Chile Relleno en Nogada is on the menu, and it’s only here through September 29th. A Poblano classic, made with care! 💓

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Austin, TX
78704

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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