El Alma
5 people recommendvia r/austinfood5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
El Alma is a bar where a few visitors praise the drinks, including the margaritas and a mezcal cocktail. One says the queso flameado is excellent, and some mention the outdoor patio, with one noting a view of downtown. Many people recommend it overall.
Address
El Alma, 1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Margaritas, Mezcal cocktail, Outdoor patio
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/MissyMAK08 in r/austinfood · Apr 2025
Says they're newly in the area and have been enjoying El Alma.
- Recommendsu/Crowned_J in r/austinfood · Apr 2025taste
Calls it excellent, praising its drinks and the queso flameado.
- Recommendsu/CHARizard8789 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Calls the mezcal cocktail excellent and suggests a patio seat with a view of downtown and the lake.
- Recommendsu/BiggDadE in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Says the margaritas are solid and the upstairs patio is nice.
- Recommendsu/air- in r/austinfood · Apr 2025ambience
Lists it among spots with laid-back outdoor seating that also serve alcohol.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.