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Chupacabra Cantina

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Bienvenidos a Chupacabra Cantina, tu rincón Tex-Mex en Austin. Ofrecemos un ambiente relajado y original, tanto dentro como fuera, donde podrás disfrutar de auténticos sabores mexicanos con un toque especial. ¡No te pierdas nuestros famosos tacos de pescado y nuestras refrescante...

Chupacabra Cantina

Mexican · Austin

4.0 · 1,053 reviews Google
www.chupacabracantina.com
Yelp 3.5 (505) TripAdvisor 3.8 (163)

About Chupacabra Cantina

Bienvenidos a Chupacabra Cantina, tu rincón Tex-Mex en Austin. Ofrecemos un ambiente relajado y original, tanto dentro como fuera, donde podrás disfrutar de auténticos sabores mexicanos con un toque especial. ¡No te pierdas nuestros famosos tacos de pescado y nuestras refrescantes margaritas, la com...

Bienvenidos a Chupacabra Cantina, tu rincón Tex-Mex en Austin. Ofrecemos un ambiente relajado y original, tanto dentro como fuera, donde podrás disfrutar de auténticos sabores mexicanos con un toque especial. ¡No te pierdas nuestros famosos tacos de pescado y nuestras refrescantes margaritas, la combinación perfecta para un buen rato!

What Customers Say About Chupacabra Cantina

Chupacabra Cantina is a fun, unassuming spot on 6th Street known for its lively bar vibe, friendly bartenders, and tasty tacos. Many rave about the happy hour deals and unique taco options. Some note the small, typical 6th street bathrooms.

Popular Dishes

Chicken Tonga Tacos Orange Brisket taco Honey Jalapeno Chicken taco brisket taco fried chicken one avocado salad chupacabra... Barbacoa taco Baja (Fried Catfish)

Best For

Groups Couples Late Night Casual Tourists

Tip: Go for happy hour starting at 5 for 2-for-1 tacos, especially on Tuesdays for the buy one get one free taco deal from 4-10.

Features

🌳 Outdoor Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

J. L. Buaas Building
Heritage
A 40m

J. L. Buaas Building

edificio

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St. Charles House
Heritage
A 60m

St. Charles House

edificio

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Paggi Carriage Shop
Heritage
A 76m

Paggi Carriage Shop

edificio

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Platt-Simpson Building
Heritage
A 78m

Platt-Simpson Building

edificio

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St. David’s Cathedral
A 107m

St. David’s Cathedral

iglesia

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St. David’s Episcopal Church
A 107m

St. David’s Episcopal Church

iglesia

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Explore the area around Chupacabra Cantina

Chupacabra Cantina is located in Austin, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • J. L. Buaas Building (A 40m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • St. Charles House (A 60m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Paggi Carriage Shop (A 76m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Platt-Simpson Building (A 78m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • St. David's Episcopal Church (A 134m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • O. Henry Museum (A 147m) — historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Austin Central Fire Station 1 (A 154m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • E. H. Carrington Grocery Store and Lyons Hall (A 173m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas

Religious Buildings

  • St. David’s Cathedral (A 107m) — church building at 304 E. 7th St., Austin, Texas
  • St. David’s Episcopal Church (A 107m) — church building at 304 E. 7th St., Austin, Texas

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Frequently asked questions about Chupacabra Cantina

Chupacabra Cantina is located at 400 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, Austin.
Near Chupacabra Cantina you can find points of interest such as J. L. Buaas Building, St. Charles House, Paggi Carriage Shop, Platt-Simpson Building.
Chupacabra Cantina offers mexican cuisine.
Chupacabra Cantina has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Chupacabra Cantina offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Chupacabra Cantina based on customer reviews are: Chicken Tonga Tacos, Orange Brisket taco, Honey Jalapeno Chicken taco, brisket taco, fried chicken one.
Chupacabra Cantina is ideal for groups, couples, late night, casual dining, tourists.
Chupacabra Cantina is a fun, unassuming spot on 6th Street known for its lively bar vibe, friendly bartenders, and tasty tacos. Many rave about the happy hour deals and unique taco options. Some note the small, typical 6th street bathrooms.
Go for happy hour starting at 5 for 2-for-1 tacos, especially on Tuesdays for the buy one get one free taco deal from 4-10.
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Chupacabra Cantina Austin Reviews

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Sam Y

Best tacos we had during our week in Austin...and we had them all over. Cant beat Taco Tuesday with 2 for 1 on these awesome flavor combinations. Great selection, fast service. No complaints

Brendan Alvarado
Brendan Alvarado

Stopped into Chupacabra Cantina on East 6th and it’s a decent option when you want Tex-Mex and a lively bar vibe in the same place. The atmosphere is fun and casual, and it’s easy to pop in for tacos, a margarita, and some music. The good stuff: quick bites hit the spot and the drinks are easy to order. The not-so-good: when it’s packed, service can slow down and the food can feel a little inconsistent depending on what you get. Overall, I’d go back for a laid-back pre-game or late-night stop, just keeping expectations realistic.

Casey Workman
Casey Workman

Joe the bartender was lovely. My bf and I were visiting austin and he took fantastic care of us at the bar and gave us GREAT taco recommendations (and was an East Coast-er like us!). The giant marg was the size of my skull and then some, and we even did a shot on the house. This place rocked, thanks Joe from Brooklyn!

Alejandro Perez
Alejandro Perez

Don’t let the name fool you, the place is amazing! Went here a few times because the food is just delicious! Great to bring friends, if you’re looking for something unique, this is the spot!

Laurel MF
Laurel MF

I really enjoyed this place everyone was very friendly, the lighting is cuuuute and it has an intimate vibe. The bar is padded for all you loons and leaners. My love and I will definitely be coming back.

Eric Shay DC
Eric Shay DC

Great staff. Great room. Convenient to 6th street, Moody Amphitheater, and across from Stubbs. Stay here, you won't be disappointed.

Logan Kaplan
Logan Kaplan

Very unassuming place. Standard bar. They had live music which was great. We tried everything on the menu and the tacos were delicious, especially the fried chicken one.

John Paz
John Paz

So I went to this place four, yes four, nights in a row... It was two blocks from my hotel, and honestly I just wanted to not go far and be able to get a drink and decent food (it's Austin after all). First, get the Orange Brisket taco and stop asking so many questions. Get the dang thing and be happy. Happy hour regularly had $3 frozen margaritas. What are you complaining about? They've got some chef back there making this menu with love and attention. And the chefs that carry out this menu do so with fantastic consistency. I mean, I brought my Austin friends here ("Never heard of it...") And they were really impressed by the price, the service, and the quality. Get the tostadas (obviously), and if you're looking for some low-key vibes and good music, hang out here after dark. The crowd tends not to be too young (a good thing, let the early 20-somethings have the rest of 6th Street). It wasn't too crowded (weekday crowd was always chill). And the bar tenders there took care of me. Just overall a fantastic experience, from the food to the drinks to the service to the music. This is my new go-to spot if no one has a preference for what to do in Austin. Always had a good time, always got what I expected, and rarely walked out paying more than I planned. Place is a sleeper and I hope it sticks around and stays that way. TRY THE BRISKET TACOS GOSH DARNNIT.

Bill Daniels
Bill Daniels

What a great place! If you're looking for someplace a little out-of-the-way, little out of the ordinary, this is what you want... Right here on 6th Street. For dinner, I had the avocado salad, and the chupacabra... Barbacoa taco with all the works. Absolutely outstanding!

Dude Knows
Dude Knows

The drinks were really tasty at the Chupacabra. I had the hibiscus margarita. I really enjoyed it. The bartenders were super nice and friendly too! Definitely has a cool atmosphere in here!

Sebastian
Sebastian

The tacos are amazing and the bartenders are very friendly. I've been here twice will definitely be back.

Travel Bookworm
Travel Bookworm

Loved it, the food was yummy! Sangria was lovely. Can't believe I sat there watching Charlie and the Chocolate factory while sipping my drinks 😂

Diana Moon
Diana Moon

What a fun atmospbere...Do you know the Legend of the Chupacabra? Look it up! $2 Mexicans & $10 Buckets....also try the amazing Chicken Tonga Tacos on Two for One Tuesdays!

sakar khadka
sakar khadka

The tacos are so good here. Also, on taco Tuesday and they do buy one get one free from 4-10. You’re missing out if you’re somewhere else on a Tuesday evening.

Nick
Nick

Went for happy hour (2 for 1 tacos) starting at 5 and it was definitely worth the value. Had the honey jalapeno chicken taco and the brisket taco and both were delicious. Staff were helpful and friendly as well.

Tx Toast Twinz
Tx Toast Twinz

Drinks are good and the music was litty. That bathroom was small and nasty but most of them are in the 6th st area. They have huge drinks here so grab a shareable rita! Make sure you tip the bartenders!! I like how this bar has seating areas and an area outside to sit down. Blue Hawaiian was yummers!!

Daniel Stepel (The last Baby Boomer)
Daniel Stepel (The last Baby Boomer)

I really nice space with decent food. My waitress was fast and super friendly. I ate inside but they have tables set up along the street if people-watching is your thing. After I ate I pulled out my laptop and hung out for a while. They have a few TVs behind the bar as well.

Kevin Simms
Kevin Simms

Typical bar atmosphere but nice selection of unusual but delicious street tacos (along with other Mex stuff but I didn't look past the tacos) and craft beers. Tacos are a decent size and could have stopped at two -- Honey Jalapeno Fried Chicken and Baja (Fried Catfish) -- but had to try the Chipotle Orange Brisket which was probably my favorite. Pecan Porter was a nice complement to the tacos! Staff was very friendly. I would return.

Emma Simpson
Emma Simpson

We saw the food photos online and were excited to sit and have a snack before heading to a nearby comedy show. We walked by and were confused, because it doesn't look anything like the photos and definitely didn't appear to have food. We were going to leave, but were ushered in and decided to have a drink since we were already here. The bartender was impatient with me, but did help my friend kindly with a beer and I appreciated that. It was very slow at the time we arrived. I do think that their social media should be updated to reflect that they no longer serve food.

Mitchie Warhol
Mitchie Warhol

There was food here less than 2 years ago, with photo proof literally on Google. However, the bartender working was extremely rude to me and made me feel stupid when I asked to order food. He said this bar has never had food for the entire 5 years theyve been open. Thats super incorrect sir, ive eaten here multiple times. He would not let me be right. Not sure what his deal was, but they don't have food here anymore even though it states online that they do. Without the food, this bar just sucks. The vodka sodas taste like the water has been sitting in a sewer for months. Won't ever come back here now that the food is gone.

Lily Canate
Lily Canate

My boyfriend and I stopped in on Sunday April 27th. A promoter offered us a free drink as we were walking down the street. After he notified the bartender about our free shot, the bartender was extremely rude. Rolled her eyes when notified and ignored us until I started getting her attention after 10 minutes. Asked for a gin and sprite, and tequila with sprite. It was extremely obvious the bartender was drunk at 7:30pm. She couldn’t find the gin, and gave us the wrong drinks… 3 times. She was throwing cups behind the bar and was accidentally pouring alcohol on herself when trying to make our drinks. Extremely rude, sloppy, and drunk. The bartender was a short Hispanic woman with a face tattoo near her eyebrow. It’s extremely unfortunate because we loved the music and wanted to stay for more drinks and the patio… never finished the drinks because the atmosphere and disrespect were deterring us from having a good time. Will absolutely not return.

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Good Rating
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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🥡 Takeout
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Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
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Restaurant Info

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🕐 Hours Today
4PM-2AM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
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St. David’s Cathedral

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