Emi's on Austin

Tucked away behind the National Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas, Emi's Fresh-Mex is a cantina that has a very tasty selection of original dishes. From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the well-decorated and brightly lit interior, which created a warm and inviting atmosphere. We were also delighted to find a spacious outdoor eating area adorned with festive banners, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a meal on a beautiful day. For our dinner, we decided on the Carnita Papitas. The dish was a delicious and creative take on a Tex-Mex classic, perfectly blending savory carnitas with crispy waffle fries and queso fresco. To complement our food, we had the house Marg and a refreshing Summer Spritz. Both drinks were expertly crafted, making for a truly enjoyable experience. The

As a GenX-er save your time and energy and skip this place. I always give a place a second shot and I’ve gotta say, Emi truly fell lower on the ladder than my previous visit. Don’t get me wrong; if you’re looking for $8 (single) tacos on a paper boat, $4 canned sodas, NO ICE, humid indoor temps, counter service that asks for tips and room temp water at the back counter (again…no ice), than this is your place. I guess it’s what the millennial’s are giving good reviews about. Not this guy! $100 for 3 tacos, burger and a “bowl” (whomever made that concept should be slapped), is not my idea of a meal, and shouldn’t be yours as well. Skip it and go elsewhere for your hard earned money.

Great little spot for lunch (and dinner). The service was outstanding- the person taking the order was so very nice and polite as was everyone else there. You order outside at a window and they give you a buzzer when your food is ready. Ordered the bowl and it was excellent. Had the chicken tinga added to the bowl. A nice portion over all and nice sized portions of everything. Sat outside on the picnic benches - beautiful day to sit outside- July in Texas, who knew you could comfortably sit outside without a fan?? They also had the little fly fans on every table which I felt was nice (and appreciated). Loved the landscaping- they had all kinds of plants planted and all looked healthy and happy. Love seeing that.

Really good tacos. A little on the pricy side. We enjoyed sitting outside with our dogs. We went twice during our trip. My wife really liked the chicken tender tacos. I am more traditional and liked the ground beef and the carne asada.

WOW. When I say I crave their food everyday I’m not exaggerating. Fredericksburg is our favorite weekend trip from Austin for a lot of reasons, but one of the biggest is getting to eat at Emi’s. The main strip seriously needed a spot like this, and Emi’s absolutely delivered. The food is always on point, consistently amazing, and the vibe is exactly what you want after a day of walking around town/vineyards. I met the owner on a previous visit, and it honestly made me love the place even more. You can tell how much they care about the food and the overall experience — something you don’t come across very often. Emi’s is a must every single time we’re in Fredericksburg. Must Try: GUAC (duh), chicken tinga bowl and all drinkies. literally cant go wrong with everything here. @ owner pleas