El Alma — Barton Springs

Mexican · $$ · South Austin

Mexican dishes and a rooftop patio near Butler Park.

Enchiladas with black beans from El Alma

About the restaurant

Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas’s menu includes enchiladas, tacos and dishes using ingredients such as Texas quail and redfish. This listing covers the Barton Springs restaurant.

On the menu

  • Enchiladas
  • Tacos
  • Seasonal fish dish

Menu ideas from published sources. Dishes and availability change.

Happy hour

Daily, 3–6pm

Check current happy-hour details ↗ · Checked September 30, 2026.

Before you go

Indoor tables can be reserved. Patio seating is first come, first served.

Sources & last checked

Photo provenance

Sources reviewed September 30, 2026. This is a research-based profile, not a firsthand review. Confirm hours, menus, prices and dietary requirements directly.

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