Honestly had an amazing time with my friends, a party of 6 visting Austin! The drinks are great? I recommend trying Grizzies Frosé!!! ^_^

Such a cute place with some amazing food! Would be a great spot for date night

Amazing food and service! We brought some clients and had an great time.

Great service, awesome ambience, good food! Fresh tortillas, strong margs. Jillian was a great waitress! Barbacoa is pictured.

The food and drinks were amazing! The grizz mizz is just right amount of sweet and sour and a fun bright pink. The queso blew my mind with every bite, I recommend adding a touch of the green salsa to it for a little extra kick. The fajitas were delicious and generous portion, and the churros were by far the best I have ever had, fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The waitstaff was great, my wife dropped her fork and the waiter immediately peaked his head around the corner and asked "fork or knife?", we felt very well taken care of:) Excited to go back with a group of friends!

Went for brunch Churro chicken and waffles was good Chorizo brunch burger was okay Bottomless mimosas is the big selling point 8.5/10

Held dinner event for a large group at Grizzlda's and they did a great job. We had the patio reserved for the large party and staff was very attentive, timed out our drinks and meal delivery very well and the food is really good. Great value for the price too. Highly recommend!

Love the food. The decor and the service. Great spot on the Eastside for creative Interior Mexican and fun craft cocktails.

Beautiful, unique and most importantly delicious. One of the newest restaurants to the east side scene. I highly recommend if you're looking for a little something a step above the rest especially if you love actual Mexican food. The Michelle Darnell cocktail has become my go to drink now.

This is one of my favorite restaurants.. I order the skirt steak fajitas every time and they are SOO GOOD.. like SOOOOO GOOD! I have tried a couple drinks but I think the frozen Margarita (with tajin on the rim) is my fave! I wish I had a photo of the food but I get tunnel vision as soon as it arrives to the table 😂

The manager, James, is amazing! The burrito is the BEST I have ever had in the world. He even treated us with a free churros after a slight altercation with our reservation. Genuinely amazing food!

Almost everything is pink so be prepared. Super cool atmosphere inside. My husband didn't love how cutesy everything was but we were celebrating a bday and they have very large tables (we had 14 people) Excellent chips and salsa (and guac) and really good cocktails.

I’ve really enjoyed Grizzelda’s the last couple of visits. The Beef tacos are to die for! The decor is fun and different. The patio is spectacular during Texas’ mild winters and spring. Margaritas were strong and tasty. While it was a bit pricy, it was very tasty.

Great for a group of 7 of us - excellent service, yummy food, fun drinks. Very colorful & fun decor

I loved my chilaquiles! Fast and delicious food. Excellent service. Can get a bit loud during the mornings due to brunch.

Great experience, great brunch!

Get the fish tacos! So fresh and delicious 😋 The ahi tostadas are amazing!!! They have a great happy hour!

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Chicken fajitas and shrimp were awesome. The queso is made with Oaxaca, which makes it truly authentic. Chips looked to be homemade. Small on the inside but made up for it with the service.

The service here is some of the best in town and they currently have a fantastic happy hour, which is half off all cocktails. I believe it’s from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. They are fajitas are the best items on the menu . I would also recommend the brussels sprouts and the burger My sister got the fish and said it was a bit overcooked so proceeded with caution ⛔️

Great food, great customer service and great time.

Food was good...Drinks were good......Mescal is great.....and service was great.....Valet broke my key off in the ignition and somehow lost the garage door opener as well. Makes you wonder what these ppl really do when get in your vehicle. Cant retract stars from the restaurant due to valet service.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We come to Grizzelda’s every year for ACL — the first time was amazing, the second time… not so much. But this visit totally redeemed it! Charles made it right and truly made our day. Bottomless mimosas, great vibes, and that mustache deserve a shoutout. We’ll definitely be back next year! 🍹✨ Thanks for making this bride’s day!

Starting with the food, everything's delicious! Chips are made in house (and they show) instead of the regular heb bag you find in most places, plates look small at first sight but trust me you'll probably need boxes, i needed 3! Very flavorful, tasty and delicious. The michelada? OMG i literally said wow when it arrived, I've never seen this presentation and it's a pleasant surprise! Inside is a bit too loud, but you can still talk with whoever you come with so I'm not taking points out because of this... Ebbs and flows some might say. Overall great, 10/10 would recommend. Thanks!!!

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I had a great time here, and I definitely recommend it for a great tex-mex brunch. The atmosphere is very Austin and trendy. Make sure you get reservations ahead of time, and make sure that you get the bottomless mimosas, our waiter Collin was so good, I don't think our glass was ever empty!

Grizzeldas came highly recommended to our group and it did not disappoint! Our server was awesome! She took on our 12 person party with ease! The food was amazing and so were the drinks! I’d definitely recommend Grizzeldas to anyone wanting a good Tex Mex meal with grant ambiance. Also our entire group would like to extend a huge thank you to the person who covered our bill! We cannot thank you enough!

Though the outside appearance is not super appealing, once you walk through the entrance everything changes. A wonderfully decorated modern Mexican restaurant. The food and drinks are outstanding and I can not say enough about how attentive and kind our server was. He truly made the experience outstanding. Try the beef from the family's local farm.

There aren't enough great things to say about Grizzelda's. This restaurant has easily become my new favorite because the food is phenomenal and the servers consistently deliver a personalized and attentive experience. I have life-threatening food allergies and the staff embraces accommodating me with presenting a customized menu of modifications. I've been able to try four of their most popular dishes and it's safe to say you can't go wrong with whatever you order, especially their high-quality, locally sourced meat! Their price points are very affordable and their $20 bottomless mimosa brunch deal is a favorite amongst my friends. I always look forward to dining at Grizzelda's and will certainly be back soon!

Amazing, best restaurant we have been to since landing in Austin. To top it all off, our server was amazing. He was friendly, he talked about menu items with passion, and made sure our bottomless mimosas were always topped off. 10/10 recommend! Ft. Churro Waffles & Chicken

Loved my first experience at Grizzelda's and plan to come back! We came for happy hour, which they have daily 5 til 7. They have complimentary valet parking. I highly recommend their signature margarita, grizz mizz! It was beautiful to look at (thanks to the dragon fruit) and not sweet at all. They had outdoor seating and loved the restaurant decor. The staff was friendly and our server was helpful to make recommendations for those of us with food allergies.

+2

Drinks are delicious and strong! Got the shrimp fajitas and enjoyed it. I will be back for sure. 4 months later and came for brunch. Mediocre at best.

Love this place! Staff is super friendly and very detailed when you have questions about the drinks/food. Drinks are strong and delicious and my server recommended the stuffed peppers I included a picture of which were amazing. Will definitely be back!

Lovely spot in East Austin, cute interior and great food, the beef is local so it’s a must try, really really good! Came here for brunch and the outdoor and indoor areas are really nice, good bang for buck too!

Grizzelda’s was pretty fun! Great bachelorette spot. They can handle big groups and they have fun drinks. I got the shrimp enchiladas. They were huge and big enough to share with two others.

This was my first time at Grizzelda’s, and I can’t wait to go back. The atmosphere was cozy and hip, the facility was clean, and best of all, the bartenders were friendly and fun. The general manager was often checking on us and super friendly as well. The only food I tried was the queso fundido and it was the best I’ve had. Next time I’ll have to have dinner there too. Cheers!

Had a wonderful brunch with friend. Everyone was very welcoming and our waitress was friendly and patient. Everything is draped in pink and so cute! We ordered two mimosas and everything to share: ceviche, horchata chicken and waffles and huevos rancheros. Everything was delicious. With COVID, reservations are required and there is a two hour limit on the table.

Sindhu M

Grizzelda’s is a beautiful spot with amazing drinks and warm, attentive service. The mezcal old fashioned is outstanding, and the street corn and fajitas are consistently delicious. The chandeliers and vibrant décor make the whole place feel special. A great choice for a fun, flavorful night out.

Quennette Rose

Drinks were so good and the food was tasty too. Fantastic DJ! It was a vibe!

K Michaelis

Grizzelda’s is a tex-mex gem!! We had a reservation for a Saturday night and it was shockingly not busy at all. We sat in the outdoor covered area which was perfect and so vibey. The grilled chicken fajitas were delicious and so fresh. The chicken was perfectly cooked and it was a shockingly large portion. The margaritas are very strong but delicious. The service was great!! Definitely recommend!

+6

Michael Watt

We tried Grizzelda’s for the first time and it is the real deal. Food is fantastic and the atmosphere is casual yet comfortable. Several large groups were easily accommodated. Steak fajitas were top notch. Good choice of tequilas. Will definitely return here often.

Adam Riemer

Absolutely loved Grizzeldas. The spicy margarita is amazing and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. My friends had fajitas and went crazy for them. Look at the cheese. I did the steak tacos and everything was packed with flavor. Absolutely recommend going here.

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LM

Grizzeldas has a really nice atmosphere. The place is really nice to look at! The food was pretty good! Their green salsa that comes with the chips is really good! It's not super spicy but spicy enough that you don't want to stop eating it. Our server was nice and friendly, the music was a little loud that it was a bit hard to hear, but other than that, it was a great experience!

+5

John Howard

We came in for a Sunday morning brunch and were very pleasantly surprised. The food was really great and the service was equally as good. We had the queso Blanco as an appetizer and it was delicious. Great queso. The chips were nice and thick and homemade not like the thin Mexican restaurant tortilla chips. We then had the steak scramble and chilaquiles which were both equally wonderful. Flavors were delicious cooked to perfection. We will come back and try them for dinner in the future.

Jon B

Awesome brunch spot with great Mexican food. Their green salsa you get with Chips is amazing. I ordered the Migas and was not disappointed, the drinks were flowing, and flowing out of some others. Absolutely great time and I’ll be sure to be back. Plus they have a cool story!

Shelby Bennett

The friendly staff and awesome decor and vibe were just the cherry on top for the incredible food they put out. A perfect brunch spot with a lot of variety and slammin brunch cocktails. If you are a bachelorette party this SHOULD be your Sunday brunch, without question. I asked for hotter salsa, they delivered and even gave recommendations on sharing plates to get the best experience. 100/10. To enhance your experience, take a scooter ride to and from and just feel the breeze in your hair after a delicious meal!

Lexis Gonzales

I finally tried Grizzeldas and it was so good! Reservations would be best if you have a larger party or want to sit inside. It seemed outdoor seating is always open first come first serve. Okay the food was delicious! We started with salsa and the ceviche (called something else on the menu). The ceviche was very refreshing and big chunks of fish. We did a chicken fajita platter and add steak and it was so much food we had lots of leftovers. The chicken and steak were great and the melted cheese on the skillet was a great touch! The drinks were delicious. I would highly recommend this place for dinner or casual outdoor weekend lunch (:

Everything tastes great here! The food is definitely top notch. Tacos are delicious, the Mexican martini and most of their cocktails are fabulous, and their happy hour is a bargain that you should not miss. I also love the ambiance with east Austin vibes. Bartenders and the waiters are very helpful. Free valet parking.

I love love love this place. The vibe is amazing. I LOOOOOOOVE the music! The cocktails are heaven, and the food is stellar. If you eat meat then I definitely recommend their Picadillo!!!! The only thing I couldn’t wrap my head around is the pricing compared to the size of the dishes - it’s giving me tapas-sized vibes, but they don’t necessarily advertise their menu as tapas. Every staff member was awesome. I want to make sure that’s very apparent. The prices compared to the portions were a little confusing for me so I couldn’t rate 5 stars. Will definitely be back!!!!!!

The food was delicious. They are not lying when they tell you about their beef. Our party of 4 tried several different drinks and margaritas and just found the cocktails lacking something and the margaritas were a bit too tart. Definitely get the chips and salsa. The chips are thick cut and fried to perfection with a delicious crunch and the salsa was excellent. A little kick but definitely not too hot. We also shared the queso fundido which was the perfect size for 4 to share and very good. Highly recommend! 👏

Overall a good experience; however, I would agree with many of the other reviews that state that the prices are a little out of line for the dishes themselves.

We enjoyed the $5 Happy Hour. Our favorites were the chicken chimichanga and shrimp sope. The appetizers are very small portions. The Paloma and Margargarita on the rocks were worth the HH deal.

It was delicious but expensive. Outdoor seating was well heated and my pup felt very welcomed.

Food was delicious the vibe was nice! Our server was very kind and friendly, however service was a little bit slow at times.

This place is really cute and the food was yummy. However I probably wouldn’t return for brunch. The loud DJ was just not the vibe I was going for but if you’re trying to have a really crunch Sunday fun day maybe you would disagree.

Came for a girls brunch party of 5. The food prices seemed steep but the portions were well worth it! Each of us took to go boxes home. The steak fajita scramble was fire. Mayla was so attentive as our server, she made really thoughtful food recommendations (thank you!)

Grizzelda’s hits all the marks for aesthetics. The interior is very cute and sets a great atmosphere. The food was good, but a bit expensive for what it is. Overall I’d go back for the atmosphere.

The food we ordered was good but not great. We got barbacoa, which was basically just a rump roast and the chicken Torta, which was just a chicken cutlet sandwich. For the price, I expected more. The alcoholic beverages seemed really great. We got a spicy bloody Mary which was very good. The churo chicken and waffles, looked really good. Wish I had gotten that. The waiter was super nice and attentive. The chips and Salsa was very good. I wouldn't mind going back but I would order something else.

Our server was so attentive and awesome personally . Atmosphere was chilled Austin vibe. Great food and Drinks 🍹

We stopped here for dinner as their sister restaurant was packed. We had great service and received our dinner in a timely manner...and everything was very good!

Food is good but the menu is really limited. Margaritas are awesome. Definitely recommended for brunch.

The food was good, drinks were even better. Our server was sweet and on point. We did not make any reservations and were seated outside in the back. It was a pretty humid night but they had fans in the back so it helped a little. It did make it hard to hear your dinner party with the fans on. Big fan of chips and salsa and I loved their homemade chips, the green sauce was the best in my opinion. The next time I'm in Austin, I will be sure to come back for another round ☺️

Consistently good food and drinks with a casual, comfortable, fun vibe. While the food isn’t Michelin star good it’s definitely on par with the general Tex-mex Austin scene. Some of the best guacamole I’ve had and their tortillas are some of the best, definitely freshly made. My go to is either the Barbacoa or Carnitas, but everything on the menu is good. For drinks the Mexican margarita is one of the best I’ve had but the Grizz mizz is a vibrant pink and tasty as well.

Had a good Sunday brunch experience at Grizzelda's. Food is delicious and love their hot coffee serving. Great ambiance in East Austin. Pretty pricey though.

Tim Joyce

We were looking for a restaurant with gluten-free options not far from the Austin airport on a Friday night. Grizzelda's was able to take us as walk ins and seated us at the bar. The food was excellent and the service was just as good. The atmosphere was bar like, which was perfectly fine with us. Our bartender also served as our server and she was outstanding, friendly, and efficient.

Wrangler Wells

Started with the chips and salsa, and queso. They were good, the darker salsa was my better in my opinion, the lighter one had a little spice but not much flavor. The queso was really good though. I ordered the enchiladas de pollo verde, they were good just kind of a small portion for the price ($24). The rice and beans were what you’d expect as well. The weird thing about those though- myself and my gf each ordered entrees that came with rice and beans. They only brought us one bowl of rice and one of beans, I’m not sure if it were meant for us to share or they forgot the other two bowls. Either way a little weird to me. Our service was great though. And dog friendly Also their was a happy hour on 25% off apps, I believe all day Wednesday and then Thursday 6-7

Theo Bill

Excellent food! One is the best steaks I've ever had - the flavor, the cooking, and the tenderness was perfect! For brunch you can't go wrong with the chicken and waffles or the steak scramble! The atmosphere is a little loud, but the food and service make up for it.

Casey Enyeart

Great ambience, good food. Went for girls brunch. Patio is super cute and mostly shaded. The pink margarita is not very good (but my friend said her frozen marg was good) I got the steak scramble, the steak was really good and there was a ton. The eggs were kinda blah and there wasn't any salsa with it. The side of rice was good as were the tortillas, but the beans were okay. It was good, I might go back. Just expensive, but the portions were also large, I only ate half of mine. I think it's be best if you went with people you didn't mind sharing with.

Kris Umlauf

Our group really enjoyed our overall dining experience at Grizzelda's. Most things were excellent, with a couple misses. Here's what we tried: - Ceviche Mixto (with shrimp and snapper) - fresh tasting and delicious, but the bowls they serve it in drain all the juice to the bottom. The accompanying chips are great. - Cuitlacoche Enchiladas (the special) - This was the winning dish of the night. The flavors are complex and there's a lot going on. It had great texture and I savored every bite. Our server described cuitlacoche as a fungus that grows on corn (a delicacy in Mexico) and that was enough for most people to pass on it, which is a shame; mushrooms are a fungus too, right? (Just don't google it before you try it!) - Deshebrada (short ribs) tacos - Another winner, perfectly cooked short ribs. All tacos come with the protein on your plate and the in-house made tortillas come separately. - Picadillo tacos - Good picadillo, meaty and well-seasoned. - Chile Relleno - Although it looked beautiful, it was just an okay dish.....nothing particularly flavorful about it. - Mexican rice (side, served family style) - Meh. Lacked seasoning. - Borracho beans (side, served family style) - Sooo good! (And I don't even like beans all that much). - Salsa (red) - One of the best salsas in town. - Conquistador cocktail (bourbon, apple brandy, clove, floating anise star) - Unique and delicious boozy cocktail, highly recommend. The decor is contemporary, stylish and gorgeous; loved the wall paper. I also loved the glassware.

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Cute setup, but I could barely hear the people I was with bc the music was so loud. I ordered a margarita but it was watered down. I had ordered one of the taco plates but considering how long it took to get the food, I wasn’t expecting the ground beef to not be cooked right or seasoned enough. The veggies could have been on the stove a bit longer to actually get the sweet taste. Not worth the high prices for the quality of the food/drinks. Maybe I was just one of the unlucky visitors!

Atmosphere is nice, service was SLOW, waited for 15 minutes for my drink. Also, we were with a party of 16 people and we all ordered meals that should have come with tortillas. They gave us 16 tortillas so everyone only got one. When we asked for more, they said we would have to pay for them. Very disappointing. We didn’t even get enough tortillas to eat our food.

Service is great, the staff id very kind and provide great service, the salsas are delicious. On the other hand, it is over priced, $15 for a cocktail!!!??? this is getting ridiculous, on top of that we got a wellness charge on our bill to cover for employees insurance?! What the hell is that?!!! The restaurant it’s already charging a lot to cover for whatever it’s needed for their employees!!!!

3.5/5 Roasted potatoes are rock hard. Burger was forgettable. Mimosas do get filled frequently and the chips and salsa are good. Service was good and cute interior.

My wife and I stopped in at about 6 for a little happy hour snack. The bartenders were nice, cocktails were solid, and service was good. We had some chips and salsa as we waited on some shrimp fajitas and tried to hear each other over the sounds bouncing off every hard flat surface in the place. It was not crowded, yet still incredibly loud. In the end, one cocktail each and a small plate of over-priced shrimp fajitas made us both glad we shared a single dish. Not bad, not great, but once was enough for us.

We enjoyed the "assemble yourself" tacos and the staff was very pleasant. I'm not a fan of the oily tortilla chips and the red salsa was a bit bland with no heat. The HH margaritas were a bit weak for $7. I'd have to try dinner for a full review.

Good service, mediocre food with overpriced small portions. The only thing good thing was the chips and queso. We ordered quesadillas and enchiladas, both lacked flavor.

Chloe Gillmar

SO expensive for tiny portions that weren’t good enough to make up for their size. Servers were very patient with a large group, they deserve the praise. The michelada is great. Overall, it’s ok for drinks and chips, but doesn’t feel like a good value.

Dake

This place wasn’t it. We made reservations and sat inside. The customer service was kind and fast — honestly, no complaints there. The food, on the other hand, was below average and lacked flavor. I ordered the chicken and waffles, which the staff described as a churro-batter waffle with crunchy, single-battered chicken tenders and caramelized pecans. Unfortunately, none of that held true. The waffle was so bland that I couldn’t even tell it was supposed to be “churro.” The chicken wasn’t crunchy — it tasted more like a reheated chicken strip covered in fluffy batter, leaving behind an unpleasant fried film. And don’t get me started on the pecans. The menu promised caramelized pecans, but what I got were plain, dry pecans that seemed straight from the bottom of a bag. Not one ounce of caramelization in sight. On the brighter side, my friend ordered the strawberry French toast. It was tasty — a little too sweet for me personally, but enjoyable overall. If you’re not into super sweet or soggy toast, I’d recommend asking for the sauce on the side. Customer Service: 9/10 Food: 4/10 Price: 6/10 Overall, I paid $30 for them not only to play in my face but also to pay for their staff’s insurance (I’m not kidding — there’s a charge for that). I would NOT come here again willingly.

Amani Codichini

Seasonal agua fresca: it is good, a little bit sweet S&M: tasted plain, you couldn’t taste the mangos or strawberries Coco loco: it was good Spicy marg: it is ok Tostadas de atun: needed seasoning Cauliflower tostaditas: it was good and flavorful Butcher cut fajitas: they were good. Some of the steak could’ve used more seasoning and the steak was a bit chewy but good nonetheless Churros: so fresh but too sweet for my taste

+4

I will start by saying our waiter was fantastic! It all started going down with the watermelon sugar drink. It tasted and looked like 3/4 ice and 1/4 watermelon juice and splash of alcohol maybe....Then the food came. Skirt steak. I am latino. I have never tasted such unseasoned meat in my life. The rice tasted bad and the beans tasted like they were from a can. Idk maybe beans from a can tasted better than that. $112.37 dollars not worth any of that. I do not unfortunately recommend this place to anyone.

I would like to start off that the food was absolutely excellent! We attended a birthday party with 10 people total which made us take up a large table. We had excellent service from the wait staff and we greatly appreciate it. Now I used to work for this restaurant (over 5 years ago) and never have I seen this… we were asked to leave so another party/reservation could take our table. We had just finished paying our bill which was over $1000 for all of us… and we all paid at least 20% tip! I don’t want to sound insensitive to their needs to get people in and out, but I don’t think they gave us much time for us to even finish eating or finish our drinks. I mean literally less than 10 minutes! We only spent maybe 1 1/2 hrs total… I’m not sure who dictated this decision but it was pretty rude from a customer point of view. Successful business owner’s that opened Jacoby’s and this fine dining establishment of culinary delights… this is out of line in my opinion . I really hope this is not the norm for such an iconic place.

If you are from Texas this place isn’t for you. Very sub par Mexican food. Maybe the worst I have eaten this year. Great place if you are visiting Austin. Otherwise very overpriced and avg at the very best.

Extremely over-priced for what you get; guac was bland, and paid $3 for what was essentially a spoonful of guac. Service was slow, on a slow day, but friendly when they did engage. Food was mid. No interest in returning, much better options in ATX, at a much better price.

Service was not good. Food did not have flavor and they attempted to over charge for 2 checks. We were only a party of 5 so I didn’t think it was that difficult to do so. Not happy with this experience.

I didn't like the vibe. They sat us at a high chair table which is my nemesis because I'm so short. Then there are only 2 regular tables that sit more than 2 people. We asked to be moved. They moved us after speaking to a manger. Food was ok, a bit bland. My drink was ok, it was also bland. The kicker here is the voluntary wellness gratuity....they automatically stuck it on the bill. I may have given this place another try but after that, no.

From the folks behind Jacoby's (and featuring beef from their family ranch), Grizzelda's features "interior and coastal Mexican" (per our waitress) -- which is a breath of fresh air from Austin's over-saturated Tex-Mex scene. You'll probably love the interior. We did. Various shades of pinks and greens mixed with clever lighting and fun textures--feels like nothing else in Austin. I've been looking forward to checking out Griselda's since it opened. Sadly, our experience was mediocre. The cocktails (we tried three) were fine, but at a restaurant of this caliber and with cocktail prices hovering around $13, the cocktails need to stand out and and lead to "ooooh's and ahhhh's". They did not. All overly sweet without anything to set them apart from an $8 cocktail at any given East Austin spot. We started with guacamole and queso fundido. The fundido ($12) was 90% bell peppers and onions with very little visible cheese. They need to rethink this. We ordered the ribeye (with meat coming from family ranch in West Texas) and opted for the "fajita treatment", which for $8 more included tortillas and toppings. For $60 bucks--and the menu promoting that the meat is aged for a several weeks--this was hugely disappointing. Far too much gristle and the flavor of a basic piece of beef from HEB. My friend ordered the picadillo tacos ($15) which featured overly dry but pleasantly spicy ground beef. We also added on the emapanadas (3 for $9). Meh. They tried too hard and fell way short on these. The rice was dry and bland and the refried black beans were basic as basic gets. They also seemed to be relatively short staffed. 15-20 minutes passed where our water glasses sat empty and when we weren't asked if we wanted additional cocktails. Additionally, the tables in the middle of the restaurant are crammed in there like coach seats on American Airlines. Staff and patrons are constantly walking back-and-forth, meaning you're going to constantly get bopped in the head and have your chair pushed. Pretty uncomfortable. So be sure to be seated on the patio or in the far left of the dining room. For three people, one cocktail per person, three appetizers and two entrees, the tab came to $160 before tip. When I think a $50/pp meal, I want high quality, impressive flavors/textures, and top-notch service. We didn't have any of these.

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The place was cute, got parking immediately. The drinks were okay. I would say $28 for 3 palm sized fish tacos were extreme. The fish was fried almost to a crisp. You could barely taste the cod. The tacos itself were bland. Service was great, our waitress was on top of it. The kicker was the wellness charge of $3 per person. We asked what it was and the waitress said it helps pay the health insurance of the workers? If you don’t want it, you have to ask for it to be removed. This was on top of paying the set gratuity of 20% for our table of 6. I wondered if the employer should pay for this instead of automatically adding it to every check and hoping people don’t catch it.

I do not review restaurants often, but the experience I had here warrants leaving a note for prospective customers. We had previously come to Grizzelda’s frequently and it was one of our favorite brunch spots. We recently brought family visiting from out of town for brunch and were shocked by the service we received. The food was fine, but the service we received was appalling. Our family member walks with a limp due to a medical condition and after she went to the bathroom and returned when we asked for another drink before leaving we were refused. The waitress told us directly that her manager said we were “wobbly on the way to the bathroom” and needed to be cut off. Our guest was understandably very hurt by this comment. We were not drunk or causing any sort of disruption to the restaurant, we had enjoyed a family brunch and it was shocking to have the staff make such a rude and ableist comment while treating our party this way. When we left the restaurant we went to speak to the manager to raise our concern and were blown off and dismissed. I am still so upset to have had our guests treated so poorly by an Austin establishment we were excited to share. Safe to say we will not ever be returning to this restaurant. Those looking for brunch in the area should check out Tillery or Sawyer. We have been to each of these places and enjoyed our experience each time.

First time there. I ordered the picadillo taco. It was ground beef with some taco seasoning mix with bell pepper. It came with rice, refried beans, and tortilla. It was just ok. Over priced for something I can make at home. I also ordered a churro waffle which was $12 that didn’t taste any different then having churro batter pour onto the waffle maker and sprinkle sugar on it. For that price I expected for the waffle to taste exceptional. I wouldn’t go back to this restaurant.

Coming all the way from Houston , to get served cold food, service was slow and brought my drink in a cup of ice while waiting for my food the ice on my drink had been melted. All my friends food was partially cold but 5/7 people had cold food. This place isn’t all that.

Rodolfo Lazo

Just go to Chuy’s. This is basically just a whitewashed Mexican food joint with no flavor or originality. They charge a good $6-$7 more for a plate than a usual Tex mex joint. It’s like they took a texmex restaurant’s menu, made the place look slightly nicer, then try to make it seem like some high end hipster food joint. Honestly it’s hot garbage. Put whatever ‘Chic’ spin you want on the place, it’s flavorless mexican food for suburban moms

Paul D.

With all the hype we thought this would be a wonderful new place to try. But, we were definitely disappointed. Pro: not many people there for brunch so we were sitted quickly. Food-wise the queso and chips were good. Con: the music was too loud, even after I asked to have it turned down a bit. The food was definitely bland, carnitas tasteless, chicken torta cold and flavorless. And it is definitely not a good value for what you get.