El Borrego de Oro - Austin, TX
I had passed this place on the corner of Congress and Ben White a million times..a funny looking place with a sheep on the sign.. I never really thought it would be very good, but after giving in and eating there a few times, I have been proven wrong.. I really like this place.. its unassuming.. the waitstaff is friendly (the little hispanic man that refills your tea and salsa is hilarious), and the food is made with pride…
I’ve tried the chicken tortilla soup twice and its great.. very hearty, with rice avocado, cheese,.. its like a good home-made soup that your grandma used to make.. try it during lunch and its cheaper!
the al pastor is just ok.. I thought the pieces of pork were a little too big and tender.. I know that shouldnt be a gripe, but my favorite al pastor is a little crunchy because the meat has caramalized and been cooked properly.. this is good in a different way.. like carne guisada almost..
the tortillas are made fresh in-house.. nice.
the salsa is a little watery..but tasty nonetheless.
overall, I would definitely reccommend this place to anyone.its well above average.
El Borrego de Oro
3900 South Congress
Austin,TX 78704 [map]
(512) 383-0031
the Score:
Atmosphere: 6 (low key, no frills)
Food Quality: 8 (good)
Service: 9 (great)
Salsa:5 (meh)
Price: 7 (ok)
Total: 70%
Rating: 
Cabeza De Taco said,
January 28, 2008 @ 11:00 am
official website here
http://www.elborregodeoro.com/
and the chowhound page:
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/342322
FWIW, I liked the salsa…
Beef Fajitas - very savory, w/ carmelized onions & peppers…not great, but good. fixins were adequate.
last time I had the birria plate (lamb roast). Twas delicious, but very gamey.
Oh, and be sure to get the corn tortillas - the flour ones are NOT handmade…
larry gould said,
February 17, 2008 @ 9:44 pm
shorty is the (little guy) who greets everyone. My favorite waitress is Gloria 4ft 9inches of cute sarcasm ! Becky the cashier is a daughter of the owners the Vasquezs and the sister of the manager Letty. My favorite place for food and friends! Enchiladias Verdes by Pilar are my favorite, perfect.
larry gould
chappy said,
February 17, 2008 @ 10:18 pm
thanks for the name droppin’ larry.. they have some foxy waitresses!
larry gould said,
February 20, 2008 @ 7:41 pm
foxy for sure the last year they have had Anna Gloria Janet and Dora all cuties
not to menthion Nancy and Becky and Letty!
larry gould said,
February 24, 2008 @ 2:50 pm
letties margaritas are very good just the right mix of tequilia salt and lime Ms doras