El Alma Cafe

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Top 2% of restaurants in Austin
7 / 10

5 expert reviews

“I've found her menu to be approachable, affordable, and, for the most part, really delicious.”

– Austin Chronicle

Zagat 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 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 Infatuation The Infatuation
"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 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
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Don't miss their most popular dish, duck enchiladas in pasilla mole with almonds.