Welcome to El Naranjo

Your Go-To Mexican Restaurant in Austin

Step into a cozy corner where heritage meets creativity. El Naranjo, crafted by Iliana and Ernesto, celebrates regional cuisine shaped by deep cultural roots and a love for authentic flavors.

With a chef-driven menu that rotates seasonally and highlights brunch favorites, regional specialties and housemade sauces, this is a gathering place for both families and friends. The relaxed, minimalist setting and friendly team welcome you into a family-owned, farm-to-table restaurant where tradition, freshness, and genuine hospitality always shine.

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Experience true tradition with flavors of mexico
Our Menu
A warm family atmosphere where everyone feels at home.
Book Now a party
Every dish is prepared from scratch with care and passion.
Menu
The first restaurant to craft fresh masa tortillas in house.
Specials

we are dedicated to serving delicious traditional mexican food

Congratulations to our Chef, Iliana de la Vega

James Beard Foundation, 2022 Best Chef TEXAS

At El Naranjo Restaurant & Bar we are dedicated to serving delicious traditional Mexican food. We create savory salsas and moles, well-seasoned food with great concern for finding a pleasing balance of flavors.

Party and Group Reservations

Where Every Moment Becomes a Fiesta

Bring your milestone moments to life at one of the top South Lamar restaurants designed for joy and connection. Our cozy, minimalist space with bohemian touches sets the scene for birthdays, weddings, reunions, and other special gatherings. Let our attentive team help you create an event everyone will remember. Begin planning your celebration with us today.

Book Now a private party

Best Mexican Food in Austin

Perfectly Catered For You Events

Treat your guests to tasty tacos, warm tortillas, fluffy rice, and an array of fresh sides, all crafted to impress your guests. Every bite brings rich aromas and vibrant textures to the table. Ready to wow your group? Connect with us to plan a catered spread that's as lively as your event.

Catering

Authentic menu

For every occasion

Our menu celebrates traditional Mexican cuisine with a creative, seasonally-inspired selection of dishes like handmade guacamole, ceviches, empanadas de huitlacoche, rich moles, slow-braised meats, and hearty vegetable entrées all made from scratch with fresh, bold ingredients. Their dinner offerings pair beautifully with unique cocktails and regional specialties that reflect authentic Mexican flavors and techniques

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Jobs

We're hiring!

We are looking for go-getters, team players, and spirited personalities to join our crew. If you thrive in a lively setting, love working with people, and bring positivity and drive to each shift, we want to meet you. Apply today and start your next adventure.

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El Naranjo restaurant exterior with signage and outdoor seating.

Cocktail being poured from a metal shaker into a salted-rim glass with ice and lime garnish.

Dessert topped with sliced strawberries and sauce beside a cup of coffee.

Restaurant interior with a bar, wooden tables, and pendant lighting.

Grilled octopus with diced potatoes, mayo, and herbs.

Braised pork shank served over vibrant red slaw with pickled onions on top.

Top-down view of braised pork shank with spicy red slaw and pickled onions on top.

Chef in a pink jacket and cap standing by framed food photos.

A hand breaking concha pastry beside a cup of black coffee.

Dining area with wooden tables, wall art, and pendant lights.

Beer bottle next to a michelada with chili rim and lime.

El Naranjo restaurant exterior with outdoor seating.

Two hands clinking cocktails against a pink wall.

A hand holding a torn bun filled with dark jam.

Oaxacan cheese dip topped with mushrooms and corn beside a cup of green sauce.

The exterior of El Naranjo restaurant with outdoor seating.

Two blue corn empanadas with cheese and salsa on a white plate.

Oaxacan cheese dip topped with mushrooms and corn.

Table spread with grilled duck breast, vegetables, blue corn tortillas, and blue corn empanadas.

Chorizo taco on a two-tone corn tortilla with herbs, lime, and green salsa.

Grilled chicken breast with rice, roasted vegetables, zucchini, asparagus, and potatoes.

Two plates of stuffed peppers topped with creamy sauce and pomegranate seeds.

A hand holding a small tostada topped with diced tuna and avocado cream.

Margarita cocktail with tuna tostadas in the background.

A person pulling stretchy melted cheese with mushrooms from a hot skillet.

Two tuna tostadas served on a bed of lettuce.

A hand topping a stuffed pepper with pomegranate seeds.

Michelada next to a bottle of beer on a table.

Classic margarita cocktail with lime garnish surrounded by plates of food.

A hand holding a cocktail with lime and olive garnish in front of the El Naranjo restaurant sign.

Bar area with wooden stools, well-stocked shelves, and hanging glasses.

Grilled white fish with rice, zucchini, and peas in green sauce.

Colorful outdoor patio with bright tables, chairs, and overhead shade sails.

Beef tenderloin covered in a creamy sauce served with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and baby corn.

Octopus and roasted potatoes with herbs and dollops of creamy sauce.

Chef in a gray uniform smiling indoors near a gallery wall.

A hand holding a tortilla chip topped with black ceviche.

El Naranjo restaurant exterior with a modern facade and colorful outdoor seating area.

A hand reaching for a mezcal shot from a stone tray with orange slices.

Close-up of grilled octopus with seasoned potatoes and herb garnish.

A hand dipping a cheese-covered blue-corn empanada into red salsa.

Braised beef short rib over creamy puree with fresh salad greens.

Grilled baby corn with caramel popcorn, cream dollops, and crumb topping.

Michelada drink next to a bottle of beer.

Grilled baby corn with caramel popcorn and cream dollops on a wooden table.

Braised pork shank with spicy red slaw and pickled onions on top.

Dining area with wooden tables and framed photographs on the wall.

Server holding a plate with braised pork shank over spicy red slaw.

Passion fruit martini with skewered berries.

Colorful table spread with Mexican dishes and cocktails.

Mexican dinner spread with braised meat, blue corn tortillas, black beans, and cocktails.

Bright modern dining room with wooden tables, pendant lights, and teal accent wall.

Oaxacan cheese dip topped with mushrooms and corn served with blue corn tortillas and green sauce.

Assorted Mexican dishes and drinks on a table.

Grilled white fish with rice, zucchini, and green pea sauce on a gray plate.

Oaxacan blood and margarita cocktails on a table with food.

Two glasses of wine on a marble table with bottles nearby.

Dining room with wooden furniture and warm lighting.

Sliced duck breast with rice, potato rounds, and greens on a ceramic plate.

Braised pork shank over spicy red slaw topped with pickled onions.

Pineapple mezcal margarita beside a bowl of guacamole.

Bright restaurant interior with wooden booths, tables, and wall art.

Restaurant interior with wooden tables, pendant lights, and large windows.

Oaxacan blood cocktail garnished with a lime wheel.

Close-up of a stone corn grinder coated with ground masa.

Guacamole with tortilla chips, bread rolls, and sauce on a table.

Grilled chicken with rice, vegetables, and potatoes over a dark sauce.

Close-up of a white fish filet over green peas sauce with fresh herbs.

A person eating an omelet with avocado and black beans topped with cheese.

A hand grabbing a mezcal bottle from the top shelf.

Mixed corn kernels being poured into a metal grinder.

Close-up of grilled chicken with vegetables and rice over dark sauce.

Bartender holding three wine bottles against their chest.

Tuna tostada with sesame seeds, mayo, and avocado sauce.

Tray with assorted mezcal bottles held beside a small table.

Sunlit dining room with wooden tables, chairs, and modern pendant lights.

Tuna tostada topped with sesame seeds, mayo, and avocado sauce.

Red cocktail with a large ice cube and citrus garnish.

Octopus and roasted potatoes with creamy sauce in a terracotta bowl.

A hand holding a chip topped with black-sauce ceviche over a bowl.

Shrimp and grilled zucchini with rice in a green pea sauce.

Interior of El Naranjo with bar seating and wooden dining tables.

Vibrant Mexican food spread with stewed pork, handmade tortillas, black beans, and fresh salads.

Reviews

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five star review by Mauricio J:

Great cocktails and amazing appetizers. First time trying this restaurant will be coming back to try the main entrees. Great service and very good food

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five star review by Alyssah G:

This is by far my boyfriend and I's favorite place to eat. The food, ambiance and service is always amazing! We love coming for date night or to enjoy their happy hour specials

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five star review by Avinaash K:

Super delicious duck mole and ceviche! Quality was super, will definitely be coming back to try other dishes.

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five star review by Daniel E:

Food/cocktails had perfectly balanced flavors. Portion sizes are very generous. Delicious!

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five star review by Tori A:

Delicious food, great service, nice atmosphere, and yummy unique cocktails!

Welcome to El Naranjo

Your Go-To Mexican Restaurant in Austin

Experience true tradition with flavors of mexico

A warm family atmosphere where everyone feels at home.

Every dish is prepared from scratch with care and passion.

The first restaurant to craft fresh masa tortillas in house.

we are dedicated to serving delicious traditional mexican food

Congratulations to our Chef, Iliana de la Vega

James Beard Foundation, 2022 Best Chef TEXAS