Serranos – South Austin, TX
We’ve been to the downtown Serranos location plenty of times, with pretty good results, but their south location – next to Best Buy and other “big box” stores down near Mopac and Ben White has been passed by 100’s of times.. I think the fact that its flanked by an Applebee’s just kills my appetite every time I see it.. But these days, Cabeza and I have basically run out of new places to try, so its time to start digging in the dirt..
My interest was piqued when i spotted the vinyl banner hanging from the side of the building as we drove up.. “Tuesday Lunch Special $12.99 Fajitas for Two” Okay, i can work with that… Probably cheaper than my backup lunch choice – Spec’s deli.
Not surprisingly, the 2pm lunch rush was nonexistent.. we got chips and salsa and our iced teas quickly.. The salsa was a minced pico variety.. a little dry.. it couldnt even be stirred.. just a lump of pico.. but tasty enough.. I spotted a lady in the kitchen making fresh tortillas and my spirits were once again lifted..
The mixed chicken and beef fajitas came to our table in a matter of minutes and we got to making our own personal fajita tacos for which to scarf.. Accompanying our skillet of meat and onions, we each got a plate of mexican rice, charro beans (with shredded queso blanco on top), and shredded yellow cheese. All ingredients were tasty.. The meat was cooked right.. the beans were flavorful.. the rice was a nice filler.. but the star was the fresh made tortillas that made every bite shine… A great lunch at a great price..
ps: Tuesday is the Fajita special, but Monday is buy 1 get 1 free enchilada plates..
ultradave said,
May 20, 2009 @ 4:25 am
Um, wow, I have to admit, I have ruled that place out countless times for the proximity effect of Applebee’s too. I feel so guilty now — it sounds like they have good food at damn good prices.
I am gonna go tomorrow and make sure to try it out (gotta hit up Spec’s anyways for a party). Thanks for this review.
Alphasco said,
July 24, 2009 @ 4:19 pm
It’s “Serranos,” by the way. No apostrophe.
When in Austin, we always go to the Serranos located at Symphony Square, corner of 11th and Red River. It’s atmosphere simply cannot be anywhere equalled by the shopping center “box” storefront locations!
chappy said,
July 28, 2009 @ 8:29 am
thanks for the apostrophe correction.. and you’re right.. symphony square is a great place to eat.. and a great spot to go if there is live music in the bandshell.