De Nada Cantina

When Alison Roman said they had the best hard shell tacos in the country, I had to see that myself. The food here is another level, but the food is just one thing about this place. If you’re are looking for having a good night out with friends or a date, this is your spot. Drinks are amazing, specially their margs, prices are good, ambience is nice and the food will make your visit worth the wait line. Highly recommend if your around East Austin.

The food here is definitely worth the long wait in queue to get in, the line was super crowded even at 9 pm. The ambience is great, a nice spot to get a meal and hang out with friends. There is limited outdoor seating by the side of the restaurant, plus some more outdoor seating by the front, an indoor area with fans and a closed (a/c) indoor area with a bar and some more tight seating. The place was absolutely packed, but we managed to get margaritas and chips and queso at the bar while we waited for our table. Service was friendly but chaotic, probably because our server had so many tables to handle. After we were seated and had ordered, it took about 15 minutes for the food to come out, but there was an issue with our 10 taco order. The space is very noisy so it took several minutes to explain to two servers what was missing, once they understood, they brought out the correct order another 10 minutes later. The vegetarian tacos are excellent, probably some of the best veg tacos I’ve ever had. However, the blue corn taco shells fell apart before we could eat, so I had to use a fork for the filling (which I got from a service station myself, because the servers were all very occupied). Definitely worth a visit, maybe a better experience at less popular times. It’s not as economical as other taco places, but this is a restaurant and not a cafe so that was understandable.

Absolutely delicious and amazing service! Friends recommended this to me to try while in town and it was my first stop after my flight — what a wonderful introduction to Austin! Delicious food, welcoming and kind service, and a great vibe. Clearly loved by locals and tourists alike. Kristina my server was wonderful! She helped me navigate the menu, welcomed ke in so warmly, and even helped me figure out a bike helmet rental with another server! Above and beyond. Enjoyed the fish taco, birria quesadilla, chips and queso and guacamole! Yum! And a guava margarita. I only wish I had more space in my stomach to keep eating!!!

I have been to De Nada many times for nights out with friends. I love the atmosphere and their barbacoa tacos continue to hit. Jorge was our server every time and he knock it out of the part each and every visit. He's super positive, attentive, and just an overall friendly guy, which only adds to the already-awesome environment that De Nada has cultivated.

Very casual, cozy spot. Small outside area, larger indoor seating with fans, or small bar/limited table area with AC. We ate at bar & sampled various tacos, quesidillas & excellent guac/chips. Food & bar drinks great. Plenty of vege options. Bar was good place to chat, ordered a few times while we split various delicious small plates. Attentive service!

Updated: Great atmosphere, excellent food! It was not too busy when we went. Outside seating was comfortable and cozy. The brisket quesadilla was AMAZING!!! The tacos were also great and full of complex flavors. I plan to return soon! Gluten free options for folks with celiac. Service was good. Update: we went Saturday for lunch and ended up coming back Sunday for an early dinner…. Camote tacos are my favorite. The Smoked Black beans are a must!