Posted in Austin
August 28, 2018
This Unassuming Austin Restaurant Serves The Most Delicious Mexican Comfort Food
When you’re craving a taste of interior Mexico, Licha’s Cantina is the place to go. Mouthwatering tacos, enchiladas, and steaks will make your heart patter with excitement, and their classic cocktails are pure bliss. This delightful eatery is tucked away inside a charming East Austin bungalow, and it’s surrounded by lovely front porch patio. Don’t pass up on Licha’s Cantina. This unassuming Austin restaurant serves the most delicious Mexican comfort food.
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Owner Daniel Brooks named this restaurant after his mother, Alicia "Licha" Rivera. She grew up as one of six children in the heart of Mexico City, and the dishes reflect the region's amazing flavors.
This enchanting bungalow is both quaint and elegant. The rustic atmosphere will make you feel relaxed and at ease, and the colorful decor will brighten your spirit.
You'll feel like you just stepped off the plane in Mexico. The sweet smells of fresh flan and lime margaritas will fill your lungs, and you'll want to linger in it all day.
You can't have Mexican soul food without fresh tortillas. The chefs at Licha's craft these incredible wraps out of fresh masa daily, and the attention to detail really pays off.
Everything at Licha's is purely delicious, so it really boils down to what you're craving in that moment. Their Steak Tampiqueno is the perfect dish for a hungry meat-eater. This strip steak is marinated in chimichurri and served with rich mole sauce, black refried beans, creamed poblano peppers, and guacamole.
You can order one of Licha's classics like the al pastor or skirt steak tacos, or you can get a bit more creative with things. Their fish taco is packed with mahi mahi, shrimp, bacon, and a plethora of peppers and onions. Their beef tongue taco is full of flavor, and guajillo-peanut salsa really makes it pop.
Epic tortas, tasty white corn masa cakes, and scrumptious casseroles are just the beginning. Your taste buds will swoon over Licha's incredible molletes. This dish is comprised of bolillo bread that's topped with refried beans, fresh pico de gallo, and queso fresco. From there, you can add bacon, chicken tinga, chorizo, roasted veggies, or wagyu skirt steak. If that isn't delicious enough, you can pair it with one of their signature brunch cocktails. Hibiscus ginger mimosas really make brunch special.
Their coconut flan is pure joy, and the flavorful tres leches will put a smile on your face.
They also have one of the best happy hours in town! Come by between 4 pm and 6 pm on Tuesday - Friday and enjoy $5 cocktails and appetizers. You can find Licha's Cantina at 1306 E 6th St. They're open from 4 pm to 11 pm on Tuesday - Thursday, 4 pm to midnight on Fridays, noon - midnight on Saturdays, and 11 am to 3 pm on Sundays. To learn more, visit their website or Facebook page.
There’s no shortage of tasty Mexican food in Austin. If you’re hungry for a truly massive breakfast taco, look no further than this famous eatery.
