Experts' Choice Award El Alma Cafe
What the experts agree on
Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas's Mexico City-inspired cooking shines through affordable, distinctive dishes like duck rellenos and lamb barbacoa. The sprawling patio is perfect for lingering over lunch, and the approachable menu balances familiar and
“I've found her menu to be approachable, affordable, and, for the most part, really delicious.”
– Austin Chronicle
Zagat "Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas is behind this Bouldin Creek venue in the former El Chile space serving affordable specialties inspired by her Mexico City upbringing." Full review
Michelin Guide "Chef AIma Alcocer-Thomas brings the peppy Mexican-Continental flavors of her Mexico City youth to dishes such as the signature duck rellenos, chipotle guacamole and corn and poblano chowder."
The Infatuation7.4
"If you have a sunny afternoon to kill, there aren’t many better places to spend it than on the El Alma patio." Full review
Time Out "El Alma's sprawling multi-tiered footprint was a step in the right direction thanks to a well-rounded menu offering a wealth of rarer taco varieties (lamb barbacoa, shrimp al pastor)." Full review
i
Don't miss their most popular dish, duck enchiladas in pasilla mole with almonds.
