El Chile Cafe Manor

4.6

319 Reviews

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

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Welcome to El Chile. El Chile Cafe y Cantina offers a combination of Tex-Mex and Interior Mexican cuisine. We will hold all reservations for 10 minutes past reserved time. Please remember to limit your visit to 90 minutes as a courtesy to your fellow guests. We do apologize, but our patio is not pet friendly. Service animals are welcome. We appreciate your patronage.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 11, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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(512) 457-9900

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tex-Mex
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 457-9900
Website
http://www.elchilecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Anselmo Sanchez
Catering
Inquire with us for your next party, wedding, or corporate event. Contact Sarah Neve at Sarah@elchilegroup.com.

Location
1809 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722
Neighborhood
Central Austin
Cross street
Chicon and Lafayette
Parking details
Side lots are unavailable for lunch M-F. Additional parking is across the street.
Additional
Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Gilberto's sangría Especíal$7.00
Spanish red, liqueurs, fruit juices
Sangría blanca$8.00
Spanish white, liqueurs, fruit juices, muddled berries
Ancho Paloma$10.00
El Jimador Reposado, Ancho Reyes, grapefruit juice, agave, citrus Fresca, guajillo salt rim
Mojito del sol$10.00
Treaty Oak Rum, carrot-citrus juice, fresh mint
La Guapa$11.00
Pineapple + habanero infused El Jimador Reposado, St. Germaine, lime juice, puréed pineapple, El Chile rim
El Chile'Tini$11.00
Hornitos Reposado, Cointreau, hand-squeezed lime juice, El Chile rim
El Durazno$12.00
Del Maguey Mezcal, Cointreau, caramelized peach + rosemary purée, lime juice, guajillo salt rim
Marco's Milagro$13.00
Del Maguey Mezcal, Cointreau, grilled pineapple + serrano purée, lime juice, El Chile Rim
MediaNoche$9.00
El Jimador Reposado, Avión Espresso, lemon twist on the rocks
Izzy's Michelada$7.00
Spicy beer & lime juice cocktail served in a frosty schooner with El Chile rim
Margarita de la casa$8.00
El Jimador Reposado, triple sec, hand-squeezed lime juice, agave. Frozen or on the rocks
La flaquita$9.00
El Jimador Reposado, hand-squeezed lime juice, SPLASH agave, soda. ¡Skinny!
El puro$11.00
Don Julio Blanco, Cointreau, hand-squeezed lime juice
Margarita el chile$11.00
Hornitos Reposado, Cointreau, hand-squeezed lime juice, El Chile rim
El Oro$12.00
Maestro Dobel Diamond, Cointreau Noir, hand-squeezed lime juice, orange, turbinado + salt rim
Chilango$9.00
Spicy orange, watermelon or mango infused frozen margarita with El Chile rim
la tuna$10.00
Frozen margarita infused with tequila-marinated prickly pear
Pepino picoso$9.00
Cucumber + jalapeño-infused frozen margarita with El Chile rim

Anttojiittos

Guacamole clásico$10.00
Fresh avocado with tomato, red onion, and cilantro. Spritzed with lime juice and served with house-made tostadas
Nachos Especiales$12.00
Charbroiled beef or chicken fajitas on bean-and-cheese nachos, topped with jalapeños. Served with guacamole and pico de gallo
Nachos de Camarón$13.00
Grilled Gulf shrimp on Chihuahua cheese nachos, topped with jalapeños. Served with guacamole and pico de gallo
Nachos de Barbacoa$14.00
Braised short-rib barbacoa on bean-and-cheese nachos. Topped with fire-roasted jalapeños, gilled onions, queso fresco and crema. Served with guacamole and pico de gallo
Snapper Ceviche*$15.00
Red snapper marinated in citrus juices, tossed with cucumber, jicama, pico & avocado. Served with house-made tostadas
Campechana$15.00
Spicy Gulf shrimp and lump-crab cocktail, with pico de gallo and avocado. Served with house-made tostadas
Rajas con Queso$9.00
Spicy queso with caramelized onions and roasted poblanos. Served with house-made tostadas
Quesadillas
Grilled flour tortillas and melted Chihuahua cheese with choice of filling. Served with guacamole and pico de gallo
- Vegetal$10.00
- Chorizo con Papas$11.00
- Fajitas$12.00
- Camarones$13.00
Queso Flameado
Melted Chihuahua and Monterrey Jack cheeses. Served with fresh flour tortillas
- Rajas con Hongos$10.00
- Chorizo$11.00
- Camarones$13.00
Alma's Sopa de Tortilla
Rich chicken-and-ancho pepper soup. Topped with avocado, queso fresco, tortilla strips, and crema
- Small$6.00
- Large$9.00
Ensalada de la Casa
Mixed greens, poblano-corn relish, escabeche, avocado, crispy tortilla strips and queso fresco. Choice of avocado-lime vinaigrette or chipotle-caesar dressing
- Small$6.00
- Large$9.00
- Large salad with: Fajitas$12.00
- Camarones$13.00
- Pescado$15.00

Especialidades

Pollo con mole$15.00
Grilled chicken breast topped with mole poblano sauce and sesame seeds. Served with rice and refried beans
Tamal Oaxaqueño$15.00
Banana leaf wrapped queso fresco and mushroom tamal with rajas and guajillo sauce. Served with rice and black beans
Pollo a la Poblana$16.00
Grilled chicken breast with rajas, mushrooms and crema. Served with white rice and guacamole salad
Carne Asada a la Tampiqueña$18.00
Grilled Angus steak with rajas. Served with an enchilada de queso, guacamole, rice and refried beans
Cochinita Pibil$18.00
Yucatan-style achiote-roasted pork with house made escabeche and guacamole. Served with white rice and black beans
Snapper Veracruz$21.00
Sautéed red snapper in a traditional Veracruz sauce with tomato, Spanish olives and capers. Served with white rice and black beans

Enchiladas

Served with rice and beans

Enchiladas de Queso$12.00
Two cheesy Tex-Mex enchiladas topped with chile con carne sauce
Enfrijoladas$14.00
Two chicken or cheese enchiladas topped with black bean purée, pico de gallo, queso fresco, guacamole and crema
Enchiladas Verdes$14.00
Two chicken or cheese enchiladas topped with spicy roasted tomatillo sauce, jack cheese and crema
Enmoladas$15.00
Two chicken or pork enchiladas topped with mole poblano sauce and toasted sesame seeds
Enchiladas de Camarón$18.00
Two shrimp, corn, mushroom and poblano enchiladas topped with smoky chipotle sauce and serrano-cilantro cream
Crab Suizas$19.00
Two crab salpicón enchiladas topped with creamy roasted tomatillo sauce and queso fresco

Rellenos

Served with rice and beans

Relleno Vegetariano$14.00
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with mushrooms, goat cheese and spinach. Served with ranchero sauce and crema
El Chile Relleno$17.00
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with Yucatan-style achioteroasted pork. Served with guajillo sauce and crema
Relleno de Picadillo$18.00
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with Angus beef, Spanish olives, sliced almonds and raisins. Served with ranchero sauce and queso fresco
El chile del Mar$21.00
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with Gulf shrimp, lump-crab, red snapper and jack cheese. Served with creamy roasted tomatillo sauce

Dell Asadero

Served on a sizzling skillet with a side of pico de gallo and guacamole

Parilla de Fajitas$18.00
Angus steak or achiote-chicken fajitas served on rajas with charro beans
Downtown Charlie's Special$19.00
A combination of our camarones a la plancha and Angus steak or achiote-chicken fajitas. Served with charro beans
Camarones a la Plancha$20.00
Grilled Gulf shrimp with serrano-garlic butter and pico de gallo. Served over white rice with black beans
Arrachera steak$21.00
Grilled Angus steak with melted Chihuahua cheese, rajas and grilled scallions. Served with charro beans

Happy Hour

Weekdays 3-7, Weekends 3-5

Botanas$5.00
Bebidas$5.00

Brunch Drink Specials

Big Ass Mimosa$4.00
Brazos Bloody Mary$5.00
Cantaloupe Margarita$6.00
El Azul$7.00

Brunch

Served Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 11am 3pm along with our complete menu. We serve organic, free-range eggs

Huevos Divorciados*$10.00
Two farm eggs served over corn tortillas with verde and ranchero sauces. Topped with crema and queso fresco. Served with potatoes and black beans
Tex-Mex Migas$10.00
Two farm eggs scrambled with crispy-corn tortilla strips, tomatoes, onions and serranos. Topped with melted Chihuahua cheese and served with potatoes and black beans
Chilaquiles Verdes*$11.00
Crispy corn tostadas tossed with spicy roasted tomatillo sauce, topped with crema and queso fresco. Served with two farm eggs and black beans
- With grilled achiote-chicken$14.00
Huevos Motuleños*$12.00
Two farm eggs with smoked ham layered over corn tortillas and black bean purée. Topped with ranchero sauce and queso fresco. Served with potatoes
Bandera Burrito$12.00
Chorizo and eggs a la Mexicana with potatoes inside a large flour tortilla. Topped with ranchero and verde sauces and crema fresca. Served with black beans
Huevos rancheros*$12.00
Two farm eggs over corn tortillas with ranchero sauce and apple-wood smoked bacon. Served with potatoes and refried beans
Omelette de Rajas con Hongos$14.00
A three-egg omelette stuffed with rajas con hongos and jack cheese, topped with ranchero sauce and crema. Served with potatoes and black beans
Barbacoa con Huevos*.$14.00
Braised short-rib barbacoa with two farm eggs, guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with potatoes and refried beans
Crab Suiza Omelette$17.00
A three-egg omelette stuffed with crab salpicon and jack cheese, topped with creamy tomatillo sauce, sliced avocado and cilantro. Served with potatoes and black beans
Arrachera con Huevos*$17.00
Grilled Angus steak topped with melted Chihuahua cheese, rajas and grilled scallions. Served with two farm eggs, refried beans and potatoes

Postres

Helados$5.00
House-made ice cream and sorbet. Choice of: cajeta, Abuelita's Chocolate, Mexican vanilla, raspberry chipotle chocolate chip, or coconut sorbet
Flan$6.00
Traditional Mexican vanilla custard served in its own caramel
Empanadas de Fruta$6.00
Flaky pastry filled with seasonal fruit. Served with house-made ice cream
Tres Leches$7.00
Vanilla cake soaked in condensed, evaporated and whole milks. Topped with whipped cream frosting
Pastel de Chocolate$8.00
Guajillo-chile chocolate pie with Texas pecans and house-made Mexican vanilla ice cream

What 319 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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ReaganH
Austin
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Jonah was awesome, the food was delicious, and the drinks were yummy. We will definitely be returning!
MN
MandyN
Austin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience5
My first frozen margarita was watery and almost tasteless. It was supposed to have a rim of spicy salt and there were just a few flecks hanging on…drink felt like it had been forgotten at the bar before it was served. My food - pollo in rojo mole - was also disappointing. The mole was very flavorful and generous…but it seemed to be hiding the saddest, most dehydrated scrap of chicken underneath it. I had a previous experience at El Chili a month ago that was totally different - great drinks and redfish. I hope they were just having an off night - I was excited about this restaurant as a renewed favorite.
CH
CraigH
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great margaritas. Highly recommend the Top Shelf Frozen. This was my wife's choice for her b-day dinner. She also loves it. Hannah(sp) was awesome and provided us great service.
m
macbigdog1
Austin
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Way too expensive for the food you get. The food was just ok. I would say just about any other Mexican place is better and WAY cheaper. Service was great.
G
Greenlaura
Austin
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We eat at El Chile weekly and have for years. The fresh creative dishes are always delicious. We always have the El Chile tini with the chili rim salt. Right now in this hot weather, we are enjoying the Salmon Ceviche. Do not miss the shrimp enchiladas with the chipotle sauce or the chicken tinga enchiladas with the black bean puree. We also love they are participating in the Fuel Rewards program - we get cash back for future meals plus a discount on our gas at Shell.
TN
TiffanyN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hannah was great, she overheard that we had reservations somewhere right after dinner and worked hard to make sure our orders were taken quickly and served quickly. Gave us honest recommendations. Food was great too, some of the best enchiladas my teammates and I had. Thanks, Hannah! We will be back *evil way*
AS
AndrewS
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
I really like this spot, but every time I go there I coincidentally get stuck at the worst table next to the kitchen. I’m not sure why I have such bad luck. Next time I’ll sit outside!
A
Austin
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places to eat in Austin. Margaritas are great and the food in wonderful. Service was good and everyone friendly. Love the new location and the fact that you can make reservation.
TL
TLF777
Austin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Was a little disappointed to be honest. I left full but nothing wowed me. It was a really cute place but not sure I’d I will be returning unfortunately
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food, drinks and service was very good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
We used to love this place. It was our go to. Now not so much. So much has changed between them no longer carrying homemade tortillas to them changing things up with their Habanero salsa. The bartender is beyond rude. We already went when the food was subpar but the service was great so we thought it was a fluke. Nope!!
MT
MatthewT
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
El Chile is (arguably) the best Tex-Mex experience in Austin. Food & margs are top-notch and the service is always great. The loyalty program is a nice perk too.
GH
GlennH
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
El Chili has moved but find it to still have the same good vibe great food.. excellent margaritas!
JS
JuanS
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. Great service. Highly recommend. Vegan friendly.
S
sSue
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a nice table in the corner with a great server. Food was tasty and drinks were yummy! Good price
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVE el Chile! Great marg and chicken fajitas. Big fan.
JW
JimW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal, amazing margaritas and wonderful people helping you. It’s my local go to restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We met some friends here for the first time. The food and drinks were superb and our server was amazing. We will be back when we visit Austin next.
LM
LisaM
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love the salsa here. Service is efficient and friendly. One of my favorite places to eat in Austin!
S
Slay
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
New location is more open. Sat inside but outside looked inviting. Margaritas were muy bueno, Flaca was tasty. Salmon ceviche excellent, fajita’s moist and tender. Will be back soon!
MP
MPDALE
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
El Chile always has excellent service and food however, this time it was VERY noisy inside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to celebrate a Dear Friend Birthday. Service, drinks and food were excellent. We will definitely come back again.
D
Dallasgirl
Dallas
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent service. Appreciated the detailed info regarding the food contained in each of the menu items. Tasty food delivered quickly and we knew just what would be in each of our dishes!
E
Ellie
Denver
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are from out of town and I feel like we found a great Tex Amex place! It seems like it’s all by itself in the middle of a neighborhood. A rare gem. The food was delicious and service was great. I would eat here again!
GS
GrahamS
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Good food. Service was kind of slow. Would have bought more drinks, but ran out of time.
CM
CM33
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
I reserved an indoor table and they said it was not and placed us outside (with my senior mother and in-laws.) I clarified that I absolutely only did an indoor reservation and switched from brunch to dinner to have that. The host did not even say I'm sorry but told me I was wrong and that I could essentially take the outdoor table or leave. Since it was mother's day and we were not likely to get another table elsewhere we stayed in the heat. I have been going to El Chile off and on since they opened many years ago. This was my first bad experience with service. The food was also not up to what they had been. Even if there was no way to correct the error - they should have done more - look for another fan - offer a free drink for the elders - say I'm sorry. We definitely didn't feel well treated on Mother's Day. No one even said Happy Mother's day the whole time.
MP
MPDALE
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We eat at El Chile about once a month and the food is always great. Sunday Oscar was our server. He said he had just began working there a few weeks ago. He was very personable and checked on us periodically. We really appreciated his service.
s
socialgal
Columbus
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had friendly service and a great meal! Highly recommend the enchiladas;)
KL
KirkL
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here. Great experience for dinner with old friends from Bay Area. Food service and setting were perfect.
C
Chale
Austin
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pablo was a very attentive, friendly server. The outdoor dining was ideal with yesterday's mild weather. Food was delicious, as always. I enjoyed El Chile's previous location, but definitely prefer the present, more spacious location.
RB
RickB
Austin
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great patio, food and drinks! Fun for just having margaritas on the patio!!
CL
CynthiaL
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Loved the chicken mole. The dark roasted salsa that was served with the chips was super flavorful. Tortillas were good but not great, The plain white queso served with deep fried chips were okay. Love the location, ambience and the service, overall a great experience.
CD
ChanteD
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummy interior Mexican food. White rice was so yummy with stuffed poblano. Great sauces and drinks.
MS
MicheleS
Austin
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We’ll be back!
r
raquelb
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
We got the beef fajita nachos and beef fajita plate and both only had a tiny bit of meat - the prices definitely were super elevated for what we got in terms of food. The drinks were great but def not going back for the food.
JG
JenG
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A go-to spot for hh or dinner.
FG
FoodGuy
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great new location, first visit - it was great - inside is much more finished and gives a quieter dining room with less outside noise. Food was great - we did bruch with 2 opting for lunch items. Barbacoa with eggs and beans delish
LW
LizW
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Love the patio, cantaloupe margarita, fried shrimp taco and white rice!
HO
HOMAB
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
The waiter seemed a bit distracted and confused.
K
Kevin
Austin
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Really good service and we enjoyed the food and drinks.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from El Chile Cafe Manor using the Order Online button. El Chile Cafe Manor also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. El Chile Cafe Manor also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 457-9900.

El Chile Cafe Manor is rated 4.6 stars by 319 OpenTable diners.

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