El Alma Menu
Welcome to El Alma, a vibrant Mexican restaurant nestled in the heart of Austin at 1025 Barton Springs Rd. This gem stands out with its enticing menu that emphasizes both traditional flavors and innovative dishes. El Alma offers a delightful array of antojitos, including their renowned ceviche classico and taco options that showcase tender meats and fresh flavors.
Service is top-notch, with attentive staff eager to recommend dishes and ensure a memorable dining experience. The ambience is casual yet inviting, featuring both indoor and heated outdoor seating, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family. Signature dishes like the Cordoniz con Mole and Duck Relleno Poblano never fail to impress, encapsulating a perfect blend of freshness and rich flavors.
Whether you are here for lunch, dinner, or happy hour, El Alma promises an immersive dive into the heart of Mexican cuisine, making it a must-visit spot in Austin.
Family Size
Taco Pack (Please allow up to 60 minutes for pickup during peak hours)
Feeds up to 6. Served with white rice, beans,16 tortillas, chips & verde and salsa roja with sides of jack cheese, onions and cilantro. Please allow up to 60 minutes during peak hours (M-F 5p-9p, Sa-Su 11a-2p/5p-9p)
Enchilada Pack (Please allow up to 60 minutes for pickup during peak hours)
Feeds 46. Served with white rice, refried or whole black beans, chips and salsa roja. Please allow up to 60 minutes during peak hours (M-F 5p-9p, Sa-Su 11a-2p/5p-9p)
Ensalada Pack
Feeds 46. Add chicken, steak, shrimp. Green leaf, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, avocado, sunflower seeds, black beans and grilled queso panela.
Adobo Grilled Shrimp Enchiladas Pack (Please allow up to 60 minutes for pickup during peak hours)
Feeds 46. 18 Grilled gulf shrimp on top of 12 jack cheese and mushroom enchiladas, smoky tomatillo salsa, crema, and pico. Served with white rice and whole or refried black beans. Please allow up to 60 minutes during peak hours (M-F 5p-9p, Sa-Su 11a-2p/5p-9p)
Family Crema De Elote
32 ounces of corn and poblano chowder served with grilled queso panela and cilantro on the side. Served hot or cold to heat at home.
Family Sopa Azteca
32 ounces of ancho and chipotle spiced tomato soup with chicken. Served with tortilla strip, avocado, crema, queso fresco, and cilantro on the side. Available hot or cold for heating at home.
To Go Queso Blanco Y Rojo
spicy queso, rbol salsa, rajas, onions, mushrooms, corn tostadas
Jalapeno Crab Queso
Acho butter, crab, grilled jalapenos, cilantro, white queso w/ tostadas
Guacamole Al Chipotle
avocado, lime juice, cilantro, tomatoes, smoky chipotle crema, sunflower seeds, tostadas
Cheese Quesadillas
flour tortillas filled with melted jack cheese, crema, rbol salsa, guacamole
Quesadillas Rajas
flour tortillas filled with melted jack cheese, crema, rbol salsa, guacamole, rajas, onions, and mushrooms.
Quesadillas Chicken
flour tortillas filled with melted jack cheese, crema, rbol salsa, guacamole, and pollo asado
Quesadillas Pastor
flour tortillas filled with melted jack cheese, crema, rbol salsa, guacamole and pork pastor
Tostaditas Bean & Cheese
veggie escabeche, pico
Tostaditas Chicken
veggie escabeche, guacamole
Tostaditas Pastor
veggie escabeche, guacamole
Tostaditas Shrimp
veggie escabeche, guacamole
Chips & Salsa - To Go
Tortilla chips, salsa verde, salsa roja
Empanadas de Hongos
Two empanadas made with epazote flavored corn masa and filled with queso oaxaca and mushrooms. Topped with crema and served with lettuce, pico de gallo and salsa de arbol on the side.
Callejera
Sliced jicama, carrots, mango and pineapple marinated in house-made chamoy sauce. Served with orange slices and chili powder
Antojitos
Tacos a la Carte
Fish Taco
red fish, pico, avocado, lime
Shrimp Taco
adobo shrimp, pineapple, slaw, avocado, lime
Lamb Barbacoa Taco
with habanero pickled carrots, onion, cilantro
Carne Asada Taco
raw onions, cilantro, lime
Pork Pastor Taco
adobo pork, grilled pineapple, cilantro, lime
Duck Taco
Braised, shredded duck leg. Topped with fresh onions and cilantro.
Pollo Asado Taco
grilled chicken, refritos, queso, rbol salsa, avocado
Chicken Tinga Taco
Shredded chicken stewed in tomato and chipotle. Topped with jack cheese and cilantro.
Nopalito Taco
Tender marinated cactus tossed with pico de gallo. Topped with grilled queso panela and avocado.
Veggie Taco
mushroom, onions, poblanos, queso fresco, avocado
Bean and Cheese Taco
Black bean refritos and jack cheese
Crema de Elote Cup
8oz corn and poblano chowder, queso panela, cilantro
Crema De Elote Bowl
14 oz corn and poblano chowder, queso panela, cilantro
Sopa Azteca Bowl
14 oz ancho and chipotle spiced tomato soup with chicken, tortilla strips, avocado, crema, queso fresco, cilantro
Side Ensalada
green leaf, spinach, grilled panela cheese, jicama, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, black beans, sunflower seeds
Ensalada Entree
green leaf, spinach, grilled panela cheese, jicama, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, black beans, sunflower seeds
Ensalada Chicken
green leaf, spinach, grilled panela cheese, jicama, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, black beans, sunflower seeds, grilled chicken
Ensalada Steak
green leaf, spinach, grilled panela cheese, jicama, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, black beans, sunflower seeds, carne asada
Ensalada Shrimp
green leaf, spinach, grilled panela cheese, jicama, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, black beans, sunflower seeds, grilled shrimp
Ensalada Avocado And Hemp Seeds
green leaf, spinach, grilled panela cheese, jicama, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, black beans, sunflower seeds, avocado, hemp seeds
Nopalito Salad
Tender marinated cactus tossed with pico de gallo and cilantro lime vinaigrette dressing. Topped with pepitas, queso fresco and avocado. Comes with 2 corn tortillas.
Sopas Y Ensaladas
Enchiladas
Enchilada a la Carte
Camarones a la Plancha
5 gulf shrimp sauted in garlic ancho butter, slaw, avocado, white rice.
Cordoniz con Mole
two grilled quail, pasilla mole, almonds, slaw, queso fresco, escabeche onions, white rice
Lamb Chops
piloncillo glazed sweet potatoes, spinach, tomatillo, mole verde, pumpkin seeds
Pollo a la Parilla
grilled chicken breast, chipotle tomato salsa, onions, cilantro, queso panela, crispy papitas
Arrachera
8oz grilled Angus steak, Morita chimichurri, jalapeno toreado, rajas con hongos, queso fresco, and crispy papitas. tortillas.
Pescado A La Plancha
red fish fillet sauted in garlic butter, spiced jalapeo cauliflower, corn pudding, crema, queso fresco
Chuleta de Puerco a la Parrilla
Coca-Cola bone-in pork chop, rice & cheese relleno, slaw, queso fresco and crema. Pasilla agridulce sauce
Especialidades
Rellenos
Shrimp & Crab Relleno
Poblano stuffed with shrimp, lump crab meat, jack cheese, spinach, chipotle tomato salsa, crema, corn pudding, slaw, queso fresco
Duck Relleno
Poblano pepper stuffed with shredded duck. Served with chipotle tomato sauce and rice. Topped with crema, pickled habanero onions and almonds.
Relleno Sweet Potato
Roasted poblano pepper filled with roasted sweet potato, swiss chard, pumpkin seeds and queso panela. Topped with crema and served with mole verde, rice and whole black beans.
Platanos Machos
roasted plantains, queso fresco, crema.
Elote Placero
Grilled corn on the cob with valentina aioli, chili powder and queso fresco.
Rice and Cheese Relleno
poblano stuffed with rice and cheese, topped with crema
Corn Pudding
moist corn/poblano pudding topped with crema and pico de gallo
Crispy Papitas
fried quartered red potatoes tossed with paprika and cinnamon herb blend. Comes with chipotle ranch on the side
Ancho Glazed Sweet Potatoes And Spinach
roasted sweet potato sticks tossed with fresh spinach and ancho balsamic glaze
Side of Grilled Shrimp
seasoned gulf shrimp with tails
Spiced Jalapeno Cauliflower
roasted Cauliflower and jalapeno slices. Tossed in garlic and morita pepper and a lemon aioli
White Rice
jasmine rice, lime, garlic, onion, peas and carrots
Black Beans
Refritos
3 Handmade Corn Tortillas
Sides
Postres
Flan (Vanilla)
Seasonal flavor - Vanilla
Tres Leches Cake With Espresso Tequila
Double layered sponge cake soaked with tres leches milk (condensed milk, evaporated milk and whole milk), flavored with coffee extract, coffee liqueur and reposado tequila. Topped with whipped cream and macerated mangos. Served with extra milk on the plate
Chocolate Pepita Torte
flourless chocolate cake, mocha whipped cream
Banana Bread Pudding w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
Evaporated milk and heavy cream custard mixed with toasted bread, roasted plantains, cinnamon, vanilla extract and raisins. Served with vanilla ice cream and topped with cajeta sauce
