Austin · Rainey Street

El Naranjo

Name: El Naranjo
Address: Austin, TX, US
Price range: $$$

#24 in AustinMexican$$$

Awards

4.5

James Beard Regional

What People Are Saying

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏼 We had an amazing Sunday brunch at El Naranjo and everything was outstanding. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food in Austin, this place is a must-try. The dishes were beautifully presented, full of flavor, and clearly made wit...”

New Buzz

The Restaurant That Taught Austin About Mexican Food Is Closing

Texas Monthly · 3 weeks ago

Austin Mexican restaurant El Naranjo announces closure

KVUE · 3 weeks ago

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HRL Ranking

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Iliana de la Vega

Head Chef

Iliana de la Vega is a chef from Oaxaca City who co-founded El Naranjo in Austin with Ernesto. She specializes in refined interior Mexican cuisine using locally sourced, farm-to-table ingredients. She was named the 2022 James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Texas.

What to Order

Mole

Order the mole. it appears as a rotating special and draws consistent praise. pair it with the fresh handmade tortillas, which reviewers single out repeatedly.

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