El Mesón
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many diners recommend El Meson for brunch, and a few describe a buffet; one says the large buffet covers both Mexican and American food, and another suggests ordering margaritas with it. One diner says the French toast is among the best they have had. One visitor was less impressed on their visit.
Address
El Mesón Tequileria, 2038 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- French toast
- Best for
- Brunch
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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/lalanaca in r/austinfood · Sep 2024
Recommends El Meson's buffet for brunch and suggests ordering margaritas.
- Recommendsu/ponkyball in r/austinfood · Dec 2023variety
Calls it a favorite brunch, with a buffet-style spread.
- Caveatu/QuietRedditorATX in r/austinfood · Jun 2024
Has visited El Meson and found it underwhelming.
- Recommendsu/sickNtwist_ed in r/austinfood · Apr 2026variety
Recommends El Meson, saying its large brunch buffet covers both Mexican and American food, based on a past visit.
- Recommendsu/chipnasium in r/austinfood · Mar 2026
Names this restaurant as a direct answer to the brunch buffet request, with no further detail given.
- Recommendsu/yrqrm0 in r/austinfood · Oct 2024taste
Calls El Meson fantastic and says its French toast is among the best they've had.
- Recommendsu/GaltAbram in r/austinfood · Jun 2024value
Recommends El Meson as a good brunch buffet.
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Freshness
Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.