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Mexican, Southwestern, Tex-Mex
Polvo's is located in Texas. Located in the Travis Heights area, this restaurant is very affordable. Diners say this place is an authentic Southwestern restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features breakfast and brunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
An outside patio makes you feel at home, and a well-stocked salsa bar keeps your mouth busy with the chips. The crowd is packed with folks of all ages and descriptions, and they're all unhurried. Polvo's...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, here goes. 1. Parking is atrocious. We parked 2 blocks away. Even though there were crowds of people hanging out in front of the restaurant, our wait was "only" 35 minutes. We did blame…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't impressed. Chips and salsa - meh.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's almost more offensive to offer free chips and then make you pay for salsa than to make you pay for the whole package. Their prices online are significantly cheaper than the in-store prices;…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I knew a person who lived just up the street from Polvo's. They're infamous in the neighborhood for a lack of parking and customers who've overrun the streets nearby. The place is frankly a dump on…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are 9 million reviews for this place but I need to review it to add it to a list. Honestly, if you are teetering on trying it or not trying it based on THIS review, your commitment issues are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Austin staple for me. I've narrowed down my rotation to: - fajitas ranchero (beef)
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Polvo's is that all your friends probably love it and the fajitas are the only ones in town my boyfriend will eat. On the negative side, their chips look and taste like they are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mexican Martini's is the torch that burns in my heart for this place. They have some of the best cooking and cooking practices that I know of. They rub the grill down daily with Guajillo peppers which…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Does it matter what I say if I'm review number 106? Probably not. Does it matter that I love Polvo's? Probably not. There is a lot of love in most of the reviews already. But that won't stop me…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Go there every Sunday when everywhere else is on a long wait. At Polvo's theres always a table for us. The waitress is nice, and food is consistently tasty. The black salsa is my…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and solid food! The plates venture closer to interior mexican food than common tex-mex you'll find around town. The patio is nice, no frills. Piped in music seems to be random…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Polvo's...how I miss you! Recently moved out of the 'hood and no longer able to walk down for a feel-good experience. What strikes me most about Polvo's is the down-to-earth vibe. No pretention,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eff it...I'm giving this place a 5. 5 is a little high considering there is always a wait, the waiters aren't fantastic, and you feel like a sardine at your table. The food however, stands on its own.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I can describe how much I love Polvo's. They have excellent salsa, and I love that I can get it whenever I want. I love the pickled carrots. The service isn't always great, but the food…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Polvo's for the first time today. First, there is the parking issue. Their parking lot is so small we had to park on the street about a block away. I would hate living down the street…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the Mexican Martini, left with a serious buzz and a designated driver. Holy cow, those martinis are strong! One shaker yields at least 5 martini glasses full of sweet, sweet alcohol.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Are you looking for Mexican cuisine that doesn't require a trip south of the border? Look no further. Polvos Interior Mexican Food brings the hospitality and specialty cuisine of Mexico to the heart of Austin....
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place will forever be my Tex-Mex first love. Chicken Fajita nachos without guac and sour cream is what I have ordered since 2005. The husband is not loyal to a menu item which gives me the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was surprisingly great and the margaritas are very strong. We were prepared for a long wait, but were seated immediately on a friday night. The crowd was very loud and young, but the food…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Loud and small. Great location in the heart of South Austin. Not always the cleanest place, but not bad. Great salsa, the fajitas are incredible. Definitely a hotspot on the weekends.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
hmmmm i can't really give an authentic review based on queso and drinks, but i was happy for the moment. granted we got a table very quickly but the service wasn't anything to call mom about. the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We first checked out Polvo's after reading (in Texas Monthly) that their mushroom cheese taco was one of "63 tacos you must eat before you die". Well, I can't agree with that rating, but I hold no…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn this place! It's so close to my house that I can't escape it! I couldn't tell you how many meals I have eaten at Polvo's & could never begin to recall how many margarita's I have had there.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hairdresser recommended this place almost 2 years ago. I just wish I didn't wait so long to try it, 'cause it is now one of my favorites... I am a sucker for those marinated carrots, japs, and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best mexican food in the Austin. There are dishes you can get here and nowhere else. The salsas rock too. What to order: Fajitas al Guajillo - chicken, beef or pastor with onions green…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe this is one of those places that you need to grow up with to enjoy. We (5 people from San Diego in Austin for work) were recomended it by a teller at Whole Foods, so we went. It sucked. It…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another Polvo's review... I like you, Polvo's because you do chicken right. Its tasty and juicy and always pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I keep trying this place cause I have friends who like it. But everytime I get terrible service. Which is weird for austin. And for the same restaurant to have that problem tells me this place is a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Ok, first of all... let me get this out of the way, Polvo's does have tasty food. But now the bad part, I ate there during SXSW, and was overcharged by nearly 20 dollars on my credit card. Also, I left my hat...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh polvo's fish fajitas, how do i love thee? let me count the ways. i love your perfectly cooked, and beautifully seasoned, flakey badass snapper self. i love the melange of flavorful (and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love me some Polvo's Diablo Shrimp...or really any of their shrimp dishes. Last time I ordered beef enchiladas and they were HUGE. If I had any self control I could have easily made two meals out…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's has excellent enchiladas (get the enchiladas de la casa with pastor) and good margaritas. They are strong, so watch out! If you're feeling adventurous, try the cantaloupe ones, which for…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Right off the bat Polvo's gained and lost a star within a matter of minutes. It was a busy Friday night all over Austin, and after a getting a quote for an hour and a half at Guero's we headed to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a Polvo's customer for many years, probably spent $ in the few thousand range there over the years. Thusly, I write. Why I go:
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa! My gut hates me! The food is delectable and I just keep eating! It's like the sensors in my stomach yelling at my brain controlling the fork-to-mouth motion are not working. Polvo's delivers…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Polvos is one of the South Austin Hole in the walls that does draw a large crowd. Having read some of these reviews it should be noted that you may be accosted by a drunken owner with his wee wee hanging out....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I read the reviews... but I had to try it myself... I went with my girlfriends and decided to be the sober one (sorry I gave up booze for lent)..... I ordered a sprite and my friends ordered…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just doing my part to push one of my favorite spots up to a 4-star rating. Why? Great location, despite the fact that you likely must part in the neighborhood. You're down the block from one of the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here is why I think the margaritas at Polvo's are strong and therefore a good value - I kept staring at a square whole cut into the wall above my table that housed a knicknack. But worse than that, I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The girl and I have over the years really enjoyed Polvo's, but the last couple of visits have gotten increasingly worse. The last time we went, we were seated outside, around the corner... and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. This was our place to get ripped, tanked and sauced. Almost took off one star because the owner would get waisted and talk smack to any dude with a hot gal or if she wouldn't…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great fajitas. I think the finest dish is called the Fajitas Guajillo, which has poblano, pecans, raisins, and other assorted peppers. However, the hype surrounding Polvo's has morphed the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in Austin for a little over two years and it took me a really long time to find this gem. I have eaten at many Mexican restaurants & this is, by far, my favorite! Their margaritas are…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall a great Mexican restaurant, despite a few annoyances. The fish fajitas are beyond outstanding, and I could drink that black salsa straight. If they could just get a better parking situation…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of jumping on a review bandwagon that's 70 strong, especially if all I wanted to say has been said. BUT I am not about to read through 76 reviews to see if one of you mentioned their…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so fiddy million people have done a review on Polvo's, but I had to follow suit. It's not the food which draws me to this place, although the burrito compuesto with picadillo is muy delicioso.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good cheap place to eat. pretty authentic, great salsa really! margaritas are passable...food overall is good especially considering the price. the cheapest way to go is the breakfast tacos-they…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is crazy long, and the food isn't that much above average (it's actually rather unmemorable). But, it is a good place to get your drink on.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's is a bit of an oddity. The decor is strange, kind of unfinished looking. The service ranges from absent to good. Some of the menu is exceptional, some just eh. But they have awesome chicken…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid, cheap ($20 a pitcher), good margaritas, fun atmosphere, tender and yummy cerveza fajitas. Salsa bars are a good thing for the world. Be prepared for a wait.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
seriously the worst service ever. their food is okay, heard the fish a la plancha is wonderful. went to get it but the waiter was dicking around somewhere and we waited 15 minutes till he finally came…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The queso is what makes this place. Being from Cali we don't have queso at all our Mexican restaurants, so queso itself is quite a treat. The thing that puts this queso in a class all it's own are…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another fun place to go for people watching, good 'ritas, and if you're willing to get something a little more interesting - such as chicken soup with chipotle chile - some great food. Again, you…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I played hooky last night from working or catching up on much needed sleep and instead ended up sitting out on the patio of Polvo's with a couple of friends in mid 40's weather. Sure, the patio…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i kept hearing about this place and their rita's - however - when the mix is all you can taste, that is not a good sign. the food was uneventful, maybe we were there on an off night..
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's is almost always WAY too crowded to consider. But, if you're not working on a sunny, warm weekday afternoon, Polvo's patio is perfect. If you eat the Guisado de Puerco once, you will crave it…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't come here that often and I am not a huge fan of Mexican food but I have always liked this place. The food is always good and the service is as well. However, when I go there I usually order…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man oh Man, was this food good. lately, all I can think about is that none of my food is spicy enough, hot enough, intense enough, flavorful enough. I want MORE MORE MORE in the flavor department all…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here about once a month and almost every time a visitor comes to town and have never been let down. The only real complaint I have is that sometimes the pitcher of margaritas is a bit less…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be honest: I sometimes have a hard time with the things I read about Polvo's...I've been coming here for eons (though, admittedly, not terribly recently) and have always but always had a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm, Polvo's. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin, hands down. And it's the place is where I discovered the magical, tangy red sauce known as HUASTECA. If you haven't tried this…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Polvo's. You were so good to me. This used to be one of my favorite places to go, but somewhere last year things began to turn sour. This chilaquiles turned runny. There are never plantains for…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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I had heard so much about it and tried to not have too high of expectations. What I had was one of the worst dining experiences of my life. The waiter brought us glasses of water and when asked for refills,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yes, many of us used to love this place but never liked the service. Now, the combination of its popularity and the reprehensible mismanagement have conspired to make it a joint that we'll be avoiding en...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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The good food outweighs the problems here. The biggest complaint I have is the service. The kitchen take forever to prepare the food. Other than that, the food makes up the lack of decent service
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i tell you what...ive been in love with this place since i moved to austin. now slowly ive ventured off to other places but i do still enjoy their food and large portions. although i dont like that…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I used to love this place. Let me explain. Mother's had a fantastic stuffed Chile Relleno, with sour cream sauce, ranchero sauce, and pecans. Polvo's did too, it was really good. Last time I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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I'm not as big a fan of the food as some otehrs here. But the mole was pretty good. Outdoor seating is nice, if not a little noisy. And we a guy smoking a cigar right outside the entrance by our table
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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I hate the slow, forgetful service at Polvo's, but I go back for the awesome food! The enchiladas are the best; you can choose from like 12 different kinds of delicious sauces. Self-serve salsa bar h
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give 4.5 stars! What an honor, but probably my family's favorite Tex Mex in Austin! Their salsa (dark one ) rocks and it's so funny how people become such regulars here! We are the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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I love Polvo's! It's one of my favorite whole in the wall places to go for Mexican food. This place is always packed so expect somewhat of a wait. There really isn't a wait area so it usually kind of rolls...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Wow!!! I'm glad I didn't read these reviews before becoming addicted to Polvo's margarita's. I may have never even tried this place. It doesnt look like much from the outside and once you get in it looks even...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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don't miss the yummy mango margaritas! everything i've ever eaten here is really tasty. the tables and chairs aren't of the highest quality and it may seem a little dusty in there but you forget onc
kudzu.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, everyone loves Polvo's. It shows when you have to wait forty minutes to get a table, too. Personally, I've never been that impressed. El Mercado is better, and you never have to wait that long.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great outdoor spot. The garlic sea bass is really the best thing on the menu. Well made margaritas. Good Salsa at the salsa bar. For the price it's pretty damn good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing I ever got from my ex-boyfriend was a trip to Polvo's. This is now one of my fav places to eat Mexican food. The place is a dump, with stuffing coming out of the booths, and the waiters…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, if you haven't had Polvo's marinated vegetables from the salsa bar, go there today. I usually sit there eating them with chips until my food comes, and then I have to wait 5 minutes for my…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only Mexican or Tex-Mex restuarant I know if in Austin that serves Entomatadas (kinda like an enchilada, but stripped down to a delicious essence of cheese and tomato sauce). It was so…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Fajitas Guajillo chicken should be required eating for all Austinites once a week. This may sound odd, but I think it's Mexican Kung Pao...and so freaking delicious. The Mexican Martini at Polvo's…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! The queso is awesome. The margaritas are great. But the fish tacos - they are TASTY! You have to love garlic - but they do not skimp on the fish. Most places use a cheaper fish - Polvos uses…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love me some Polvos - at one point I was eating here at least twice a week, if I lived down the street I would be here at least once a day. But, I am glad I don't live down the street as I would be…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate at Polvo's was about six years ago before I lived in Austin. I will say it's one of the top ten reasons for my move here! The wait staff and atmosphere are funky with an…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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I've been going to Polvos for 8 years. I am sad to say I don't think i'll be going back. Last time I was there we realized the prices had JUMPED and they were charging for the salsa bar...what's up with that??...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came with a group for dinner & ritas. Our waitor was an ass, but overall enjoyed the experience. They have great frozen margaritas & their salsa bar is extensive & fresh. We ordered ceviche…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here once on a Friday in a large group. Understandably, it was crowded like crazy. We sat outside on a poured-cement patio, but quarters were so tight, chairs were sat precariously close to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While I enjoyed my shrimp flautas and two margaritas, I am mainly writing to report that my credit card was also overcharged by $30. When our waiter returned with the credit card receipt, I saw that…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Florida - have pity on me - but I love this place. We were there last month for the first time and really enjoyed the nachos and the service was great. We have nothing like it in our area…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Polvo's and I can't believe that people have had such horrible experiences and over charges. To be honest, I can't say whether or not I've ever been overcharged but these things are the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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service was a little non existent but the tasty salsa and excellent fish tacos made up for it. will definetly be back.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Polvos is currently treating me like a shi*ty boyfriend. Since March, we hung out all the time...about 2 times a week on the porch, drinking margaritas and wolfing down queso. And then we had a big…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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If you haven't tried Polvos for breakfast ... make sure you do their food is AMAZING. I have never said this before about any food...but their Huevos Rancheros are so good I could almost cry. Sounds sad,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I met friends at Polvo's for the first time last Tuesday. Before going, I read all the reviews here. Parking was no problem, our waiter was good, the selection of salsa was great, and our main courses…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fool me once, shame on you, fool me 50 times, ... and call me a fool for the salsa. I've been to Polvo's about 50 times over the past 5 years. I've eaten everything on their menu at least 5 times.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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We used to visit Polvos three or four times a week but we are never going back after our last experience. Our bar drinks were warm, insects kept getting in our food (we were sitting inside!) and our server was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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This place has awesome, authentic Mexican (less tex-mex food). If you want something different than what is at Chuy's, Guero's, Trudy's and every other carbon-copy Mexican place in town, come here. I've been...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's is pretty good stuff. I've been three times and enjoyed the food each time. I took my girlfriends parents there and the waiter even though slammed helped me sneak the check to me so I could…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
How is that no one has yet metioned the FLIES?? To try to sit outside at this place is like dining in some kind of post-apocalyptic Fly Nightmare!! It's Horrifying!! Everyone raves about this…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GO TO POLVOS and follow these instructions: Order a small Queso and the Chile Relleno al Nogal*
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but I must say that the food was quite excellent. Also, out of all of the Mexican restaurants I've been to in Austin so far, the waiter that I had here seemed to be the most…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to give this place a mere two stars, but the Mexican Martinis bump it up by one. Yes, they're THAT good. I'm pretty stingy with my star giving. This is the first restaurant I ever ate at in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's has great margaritas and mexican martinis, yummy ceviche and the best queso in town! The food is always delicious (try the Polvo's fish) and the salsas hit the spot. The service is often…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The margaritas are strong, and the salsa is spicy! What's not to like? I guess my major complaint was the actual menu, it was hard to read and the descriptions didn't make any sense! I ended up just…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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Good food, actually. BUT. The last time I was there (yesterday--I live down the street), my friend and I were harassed repeatedly by a drunk Hispanic man slurring his speech (medium height/build, thick wavy...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, actually. BUT.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for the kick ass salsa, the happy atmosphere (fueled by phermones, bright colors and alcohol) and the patio seating. The parking can be chalenging, but for the most part it is quite easy…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Back in 1998 my love for Mexican food had taken me to just about every taqueria and Mexi joint in Austin. Call me a Mexi-whore, call me what you will, but I was neck deep in an addiction that kept…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From one fellow vegetarian to another, there is only one thing you need to know to appreciate Polvo's: Mushroom and Monterray Jack tacos on corn tortillas. They are less than 3 dollars a pop and two…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Finally, a Tex-Mex place that offers more vegetarian entrees than the chile relleno and enchiladas. What do I speak of? The AMAZING potato flautas. If you've never had them you must get them!! Your plate comes...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best salsa in town, hands down! The black bean salsa is worth battling the horrible parking situation. I truly believe the cure for a bad day is the combination of Polvo's margaritas and good friends…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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I travel and when my boyfriend picks me up from the airport , I need my "mexican food fix". So, we head to Polvos and they are always "right on" with the Polvos fish. Lots of garlic and not sure what the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Things that set this place apart from other mexican resturants...and since it's on first the adjacent four or five mexican restaurants... 1. potent and delicious margaritas
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
IF you can sit outside, IF you can find a parking space, IF you have something with their pipian sauce (pumpkin flavor), 4 stars. Queso here is good, even for someone scared to have too much of the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their margaritas! Sitting outside is always fun, I don't care how hot it is. Great food, very considerate staff, even on a busy Saturday night.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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The quintessential Polvo experience is to spend 15 minutes finding a parking spot, waiting in the waiting room that is also the parking lot, be seated at a table that *might* have more than 2 chairs that match...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just thinking of Polvo's makes me start to drool. It's one of my favorite restaurants in Austin, and I never even considered myself a fan of interior Mexican cuisine. Which, if you're expecting…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's has been a favorite place to take out of town guests. The Goliath Burrito anyone? I also love the chile rellenos with the pecan cream sauce, the grilled chicken with all kinds of good stuff on…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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We had a very upsetting experience at Polvo's on a Saturday evening. We were a party of 12 - 6 couples. We were waiting for our table which on takes a good amount of time on the weekend. We are regulars so we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Update in April 2008. Friends came into town to visit, they had the worst experience...see Dave's review of Polvo's...I cringed when they told me someone suggested to go to Polvo's, I can't say it…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's has been a hit-and-miss experience for me thus far. The only reason I continue to go back is the blackened salsa (could it be chipotle?); everything else on the menu is forgettable. The chile…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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I used to live closer to Polvo's, and it's the thing I miss most about my old neighborhood. The salsas are some of the best in town (serve yourself, but be aware that the chips and salsa are not free). I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the salsa, really. The black charro salsa in the all-you-can-slurp salsa bar is the best in town. The food is just a vehicle for the salsa. Since the salsa bar is serve-yourself, I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
