Angel Suarez

For me it was amazing: Great food, specially the fajitas, oh and tge queso as an appetizer, a great atmosphere at the bar with great chips and two hot sauces (red, green). A very noce taco bar with all types of sauces and stuff for whatever Mexican you ordered. Each bowl of salsa for $4 a piece. Don't get too late or the place will be totally crowded.

+12

Amanda Weilenmann

Veggie fajitas are giant and so delicious. The platter is huge and the flavors were fantastic - we had mushrooms and cabbage and zucchini and all sorts of things that went beautifully in a taco with some salsa. Yay! Their salsa bar is also a winner- there are many options and for a flat and affordable price you can serve yourself. I think that's fantastic. Margaritas are also good.

Johnny G

We stopped in for a quick drink and the service was so good, and the tortilla lady's tortillas looked so good we stayed to nibble. Salsas we're off the chart fantastic! Ian GM was friendly as our server Isabella. We are only in town for 5 days but I am bringing our group back!

Apoorv Goel

Its a bar or a restaurant, Mexican style. Lot of options, big portion size to be shared in 1-3 people. Ordered pitchers which were not strong, so go for individual cocktails if you can.

KC Alvarado

Med - high price point but worth it for the ambiance, delicious food and banging margaritas. I'm had my eye on this spot downtown due to the beautiful location and high crowds. On the weekdays you can get a reservation while the weekends are first come first serve. The back patio area is festively decorated in traditional Mexican paper flags and l strings of light. The menu had the staples of Mexican fare (casadillas, enchiladas etc) and uncommon, traditional dishes that aren't often seen. I enjoyed the Shrimp A La Plancha which included the roasted guajillo most often seen in red pozole. They had an absolutely delicious taste and were chewy, just watch out for the smaller, red chilies which even made me reaching for water. The mango Margarita was my favorite so far in Austin as this mix tastes like an actual mango (think of the "Jumex" drink which alcohol). Overall, this restaurant made for a great weekday dinner and I'll be coming back for more.

Trey Robinson

Nice version of the original on south first. Authentic Mexican, great tacos. A little pricey, but not terrible. Other comments talk about the music volume. I think it was at 7pm they literally turned down the lights and upped the music volume. We went from restaurant to club in 30 seconds.

DG

Polvo's has been serving solid Mexican food in Austin since the late 1990s at their S 1st location and I've been going since they opened. Yet when I happen to be here in this downtown area and in need of food, I can't go wrong at this location. It has the same amazing salsa bar and fantastic house-made flour and corn tortillas -- which is the main reason we visit. This morning, just after the Thanksgiving holiday, we stopped in after shopping around the downtown area and had some ceviche and their amazing sauces and tortillas. The plus is they have both good indoor seating as well as outdoor seating that is lovely when the weather is nice. Service was kind as always and top-notch. Regular's tip: the street tacos are authentic perfection!

Erika Benitez

This place isn’t really what it used to be, I remember it used to get so packed and fun and I loved it. I feel like they really let the business and it’s quality go down a bit since they first opened. The food is still good, a bit too greasy but delicious. Rafa our server was amazing! The drinks are strong which is another plus to coming here. Nice patio views, great location downtown.

ino Her

Honestly the mole, enchilada Verde, shrimp Diablo was needed more sauce but it was so far I definitely recommend food.

Tricia Valadez

Great location spot for this place. The atmosphere was very nice, hostess was great, and got seated right away. Food was good but i would have loved my sizzling fajitas to come out sizzling. Drinks were good, salsa was good, age they had verde sauce. Inside and outside area, dog friendly patio, but Our waiter took awhile to get to us and bring our food though. Overall pretty great but the south 1st location is where it's at. Definitely not as pretty but the food, service, salsa, etc is definitely a step above.

+3

Marcelo marti garza

I was really excited to check out Polvos , went with a friend and the food was amazing. The only downside was a server named Olga. she was rude and had an attitude, totally ruined my experience there

Paula Johnson

Food and atmosphere was great. There was not enough of a staff. Are waitress was trying to check on us, but she was also making drinks for the whole restaurant. We sat there for awhile before someone took our order.

tom anderson

save your self a visit and go elsewhere, overpriced and slow service especially when trying to leave. the drinks were ok but the rice given next to every entree everyone one in my party said it was bland and only took a bite and as soon on other tables where plates weren’t cleared. service was slow took about 30 minutes after the check was given to us for server to grab the card and then another 15 to hand back. That was longer than our entire meal so avoid here if you are in a time rush. Also the restarsunt was half full at the time Paloma