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El Alma is a vibrant, homespun take on the contemporary flavors of Mexico. Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas
Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas prepares food as she might cook for you in her home. Diners will find tacos al pastor, queso, and carne asada tacos, but will also have an array of small plates and sophisticated entrees using fresh ingredients and richly layered sauces including duck enchiladas with mole, relleno de camarones (shrimp-stuffed poblano served with chipotle sauce and corn pudding), and for the hearty vegetarians out there, smokey ancho relleno stuffed with seasonal vegetables. Alcocer also features one of her childhood favorites, ‘gringas,’ a popular Mexico City snack made of flour tortillas, cheese, and savory pastor.
“I wanted to create a menu that would fit the location on Barton springs,” says Alcocer. “It’s fun, flavorful Mexican food that is very approachable. It’s a casual, authentic representation of the food I grew up eating.”
And tacos are happiness! 🤷♀️💃🏻 $5 street tacos. 3PM to close. Every. Single. Tuesday!
09/22/2026
Sunset views after a little downpour at Barton Springs rooftop patio 🌅
📸: Matthew Carls
¡Viva México! 🇲🇽🥑 September 16th just happens to be Mexico Independence Day AND National Guacamole Day, and we’re celebrating both.
Happy hour menu available all day on some of your favorites appetizers, guac, and cocktails. One epic day, two reasons to come in!
We’re here for you on any kind of day! 💓
September just got a whole lot better! 🌶️ Starting today, our Beef Picadillo Chile Relleno en Nogada is on the menu, and it’s only here through September 29th. A Poblano classic, made with care! 💓
09/08/2026
Tuesday called and it’s bringing tacos. 🌮
Every Tuesday, $5 street tacos from 3PM to close at both El Alma locations!
This month’s flavors:
🌮 Beef Picadillo
🌱 Vegan Chorizo Taco
Or get both! 😉 See you every Tuesday 📅
09/04/2026
September at El Alma is packed, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
Swipe through to see everything we have planned this month: Labor Day Brunch, $5 Taco Tuesdays, a classic relleno you don’t want to miss, all-day happy hour on your favorite quesos, and a day to celebrate the team that makes it all happen.
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🗓 Sep 7 — Labor Day Brunch, 11AM–3PM
🗓 Sep 10–29 — Beef Picadillo Chile Relleno en Nogada
🗓 Every Tuesday — $5 Street Tacos, 3PM to close
🗓 Sep 16 — Mexico Independence Day + National Guacamole Day
🗓 Sep 20 — National Queso Day
🗓 Sep 25 — National Quesadilla Day + National Food Service Worker Day
Both locations. See you soon. 🤍
08/25/2026
Every Taco Tuesday we are serving $5 street tacos from 3pm to close at both locations! 🌮 This week you get to choose from our vegan option: Vegan mushroom chorizo, crispy potatoes, raw onion, and cilantro 🌱, or Chorizo, crispy potatoes, jack cheese, raw onion, and cilantro 🥔
See you later! ✨
What’s your new favorite dish at El Alma? Chilaquiles verdes, banana bread pudding, or churros? 👀🍽️
08/22/2026
Weekend brunch is officially on 🍳☀️ Join us every Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 3pm and treat yourself.
Today we are highlighting our Vida Breakfast Bowl: scrambled eggs, black beans, jack cheese, pico, and crispy tortilla strips.
The perfect way to start your weekend! 🌿
Meet Café 1025! ☕🥃 Tequila or vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew, vanilla iced milk, topped with whipped cream and a touch of cinnamon. On the rocks and absolutely worth it. Makes a great dessert too!
This is your sign to come try our Tropical Sunrise mocktail 🌅🍹
Taco Tuesday just got better 🌮 Join us from 3pm to close at both locations and enjoy our street tacos for just $5!
This month we got:
🌱 Vegan mushroom chorizo, crispy potatoes, raw onion, and cilantro
🥔 Chorizo, crispy potatoes, jack cheese, raw onion, and cilantro
Pick your favorite and come hungry! ✨
It’s International Beer Day 🍺 and there’s no better way to celebrate than with an ice-cold Mexican beer in hand!
Come join us all day long and enjoy your favorite Mexican beer for just $5 🇲🇽✨
It all started on Barton Springs 🌿 Our first home at 1025 Barton Springs Rd is where El Alma was born, a place where contemporary Mexican flavors, local ingredients, and good vibes come together under the Austin sky.
From our rooftop patio to our legendary frozen margaritas, this is where the soul of everything we do lives. Come back to where it all began 🇲🇽✨
Today is not the day to skip the guac 🥑✨ We're celebrating National Avocado Day with happy hour pricing on our Guacamole al Chipotle all day long…that’s a FriYAY!
Treat yourself, you deserve it 💚
Today is National Chicken Wing Day, get wingy with us! 🍗🔥
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Austin, TX
78704
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 10pm |
| Friday | 11am - 11pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 11pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 10pm |