La Condesa | Downtown, Austin, Texas, United States

La Condesa is an award-winning modern Mexican restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez.

La Condesa's menu features authentic interior Mexican dishes made with soulful, locally sourced ingredients

The Lowdown

Type: Restaurant / Private Dining

Views: Cityscape Skyline

Style: Bohemian
Modern
Urban

Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Malverde is the indoor & outdoor private event space at La Condesa, ideal for weddings, corporate events, and birthday celebrations. Perched above 2nd Street, Malverde offers skyline views of downtown Austin and looks directly into Austin City Limits. Malverde features craft cocktails, an artisanal beer and wine selection and is catered exclusively by Mexican restaurant La Condesa.

The Flour House offers a truly unique experience with separate rooms for cocktails and family-style dining for up to 18 guests.

Originally built in the 1860s by the Schneider family as part of a brewery, the Flour House is one of Austin’s secret treasures. Savor Mexican food catering in Downtown Austin, provided by La Condesa.

For parties of 12+ guests, we offer group reservations in our main dining room paired with one of our authentic Mexican, family-style menus from Executive Chef Rick Lopez.

Looking to host 200+ people? Reach out to us to discuss options including La Condesa or La Condesa + Malverde Buyouts.

Capacity

Seated: 103

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 280

Culinary Offerings

This section delves into the array of food types we offer, catering to different preferences.

Cusine types: Mexican Cuisine

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Does this include catering fees?: Yes

Estimated price per head: from $75 to $200

Full venue buyout option: from $15,000 to $35,000

Insurance: Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: 2009
Curfew: 2 AM
Venue spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music: No Amplified Music Allowed
Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only
Eco/Green Events: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes

Amenities

A/V Equipment
Street Parking
Wifi
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables
Onsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The scene:: Property Features:
2,456 square feet, 184 seats
Outdoor patio seating along 2nd Street
Subterranean private dining room for up to 20 guests
Malverde event space for up to 125 guests
Validated valet & garage parking
Weekday happy hour in the bar & patio
Design:: Design & Artisan Partners:
Inspired by the hip, bohemian Colonia Condesa of Mexico City
Building design/architect: Michael Hsu Office of Architecture
Contributing decorator: One.Eleven.Design
Landscape design: D-Crain
Interior design: Joel Mozersky
Mural: Sodalitas Collective, made from reconstituted Mexican billboard advertisements
Fiberglass chairs: Modernica (Los Angeles)
Leather chairs: Garza Design (Marfa)
Custom coffee blend: Cuvée Coffee
Floral design: Bricolage
Artwork: Cruz Ortiz

Awards & Notables

Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.

La Condesa was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for 'Best New Restaurant." In 2024 La Condesa became a Michelin Recommended restaurant in the first edition of the Texas Michelin Guide

Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges

This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.

Cuisine:
Modern, interior Mexican
Highlighting locally sourced & seasonal ingredients
Featuring the largest selection of 100% blue agave tequila and mezcal in Austin