Austin Restaurants

Polvos

#8 of 155 things to do in Austin

#157 of 19917 things to do in USA

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Good for: atmosphere, food, Groups, service

  • Address
    • 2004 S 1st St
  • Phone
    • 512-441-5446
  • Price
    • breakfast $5-8, mains $9-16
  • Hours
    • 8am-11pm

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Lonely Planet review for Polvos

Fun, festive and just a little divey, Polvos serves central-Mexican food that always packs in a crowd. Try some of the dozen or so salsa varieties with one of the fierce margaritas.

 

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    A rewarding destination for those who know

    colonelplink recommends this,

    Polvo's attracts even those who know how to cook their own mexican food. Heir to the building that used to house Seis Salsas, Polvo's retained the salsa bar and the wide offerings of fresh chile sauces.

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    Polvos for a local

    cbond14 recommends this,

    One of the best kept secrets for locals in Austin, Polvos is a wonderful experience for anyone who loves anything Latin. The food is superb, and I highly recommend the Camaron Diablos (shrimp in spicy sauce) and the mole enchiladas con pastor (pork enchiladas with mole). If something different is what you're looking for, the vegetable soup is out of this world. Don't forget to check out the salsa bar. With three different sauces to choose from - tomato, lime, and roasted - and spicy vegetables, you can easily fill up on the chips before your dinner arrives.

    Besides the food, Polvos is known to Austinites as the place to get the best margaritas in town. Be careful because you can get them by the pitcher, and they will knock you on your butt! If it's a nice day, which it almost always is in Austin, grab a seat outside. You'll feel welcome as the waiters are almost all from different countries and are willing to help you with your Spanish.

    Polvos is a great place for groups of people to have a casual, yet very latin dinner experience. If you're ever in Austin, and yearning for Mexican, don't miss this great restaurant. Enjoy!

    Good for: atmosphere, food, Groups, service

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