La Morada Mexican Restaurant

La Morada is trying to be something for everyone, huge flat screen tv's, a "bar", and small seating area. There is a lack of flow and comfort to the space. The only nice thing I saw was the mural. Having enjoyed some great deals elsewhere when it comes to Mexican fare, this place scored well below my expectations. I mean come on... over 5 bucks for two tiny enchiladas (just cheese!) and the traditional sides cost you extra (rice & beans & pico...). OK, they had the chips and salsa for the table, but the salsas were so hot that they were too spicy to eat. Chile rennenos, just under 10 bucks. My husband had soup, he said they used the wrong kind of meat, or maybe a cheaper one. He was not very impressed either. The waitress seemed afraid to do her job, did I make you nervous? We are not going back, there are other true Mexican resturants with much more plate for your buck than here.

Do NOT go to this restaurant!!! My family and I went here a couple of weeks ago and had a great experience so we decided to go back. Bad move on our part. It was crowded which I understand, it was Father's Day. However, when our waiter finally came over he was rude and arrogant. For the rest of the time we were there he had an attitude. When my sister asked for a cup of ice for my mom, he brought it back about 5 min. later and practically threw it on the table at her and just left without saying a word. We sat through his horrible service and then when he brought the checks they had added gratuity on. My stepdad asked to speak to the manager who was standing just around the corner. When the waiter went over we heard him tell her "The service was great" so she already came over assuming that whatever we were going to say was not true. When we told her we wanted the gratuity removed, she asked why. We explained to her that the waiter had been rude the whole time and inattentive. Her response was "Well, he was inattentive because we were busy." Well, that may have been true when we got there but the restaurant had been practically empty for at least the second half of the time we were there. I told her just because you are busy is no excuse to be rude. Well, I guess she didn't like that & she took the checks and walked away. As soon as she did that, the waiter came up behind her and said none of that was true, that we were lying because he gave us incredible service. I turned around and told him "You don't need to lie." Obviously he knew he was in the wrong or else he wouldn't have immediately told her that the service was great when we asked to speak with her. Anyway, I went next door to get some cash to pay b/c I didn't trust them with my credit card & while I was gone I found out the manager came over and told my family she didn't appreciate me yelling at her employee. Are you kidding me? I've never been anywhere that has reprimanded the customer for complaining!

La Morada; perhaps the closest I'll ever get to culinary Heaven! First-rate Chef(s), with a unique facility for recognizing and achieving 'perfection'. I've had Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner there numerous times and can't wait to dine there again. Owner leads by example with up-close-and-personal touch, and wait-staff the friendliest in Austin. Everything on the menu is superb! All 'plates' are attractively presented and piled with very fresh and tasty ingredients; a virtual 'feast' for your eyes.......and (of course) your tummy! I HIGHLY recommend this ultra-good, ultra-friendly, ultra-clean and well-kept Tex-Mex Restaurant. Viva! La Morada!

You always feel welcomed when you are there. We have been visiting La Morada for many years. The food is tasty and the frozen margaritas are wonderful! We also like getting the appetizers to start off. The owner and his staff are really nice people. Many, many returns... ! :o)

I've been going to La Morada for many years. The food is always good. The tortilla soup they had was good but very different. Today I got a nice surprise they have a new tortilla soup, it is wonderful.
They also have pretty good queso.