Tavel Bristol-Joseph is an acclaimed pastry chef and restaurateur, co-owner of the Emmer and Rye Hospitality Group. He is recognized for his innovative dessert creations and his commitment to mentoring and supporting...
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We cannot say enough good things about Kalimotxo! We were in Austin for a bachelorette trip and had a reservation at another restaurant that completely fell through — we showed up only to find out they had literally closed down, despite confirming our reservation earlier that day. We were stressed, scrambling, and worried the whole night was ruined.
Kalimotxo absolutely saved the day. They accommodated our large group of 10 last minute without hesitation, seated us right away, and completely turned the night around for us. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. They truly went above and beyond to make us feel taken care of.
On top of the amazing hospitality, the food was incredible. Every dish we ordered was delicious, and the service throughout the night was outstanding. What could have been a terrible experience ended up being one of the highlights of our trip because of this restaurant and their team.
Highly, highly recommend Kalimotxo to anyone visiting Austin. We are so grateful for how they treated us, and if I’m ever back in Austin, I will absolutely be returning.
Great date night spot. Super sexy vibes in here. Dim lighting, cool music, great atmosphere. The service really stood out too. From the host to the server to the bartender and even some guy who kept coming by to make sure our water glasses were full. I really appreciate a collaborative staff that helps each other out. I believe our server was named Alexa? Or Alexis? I feel terrible I can't remember because she was great. She encouraged us to try different parts of the menu, I made her pick her two favorites for us to try. Honestly, I think those were the best bites of the night. They have a really impressive tequila selection as well, they had my favorite in stock (La Gritona). Although this place is super cool and sexy for a date night, I could see a company event here as well. I definitely want to come back to try the rest of the small bites, we ran out of room! Parking is a little tricky, street parking so expect to walk a block or two.
Kalimotxo is a true culinary gem in Austin. I was so grateful when my friend hosted a dinner here. The service was incredible from start to finish warm, attentive, and genuinely knowledgeable. Every dish delivered deep, rich, vibrant flavors with beautiful plating.
A few top picks
Clear as Day Cocktail***
The Tomato Salad
Shisito Peppers
Texas Wagyu Ribeye***
Tuna Crudo
Blistered Cheesecake
Each presentation felt like art. The cocktails were just as impressive balanced, creative, and absolutely delicious despite insisting that I would have one I failed! The way they are able to get the ice so clear in the clear as day cocktail is still unbelievable to me. If you’re an mezcal fan you have to order it. I also had a delicious glass of wine. This is a must-visit for anyone who loves a dining experience that dazzles and impresses on every level. Book your reservation today! Trust me.
Cool spot with Spanish tapas and cocktails. Food is tasty, but not game changing. Cocktails are solid, which some options fairly unique to Austin. Service is friendly and professional
We had a pretty decent meal here, albeit a bit disappointing for the price. Overall the food was good+, with a few of the dishes being quite tasty. For example, the bomba rice is quite excellent - the problem is the price: $30 for a very thin layer of rice with some mushrooms. Good but spendy. If the portion was double (it’s rice after all) I would rate it much higher. The burger special is a decent value (a nice burger, fries and a glass of wine for $24).
The service was pretty mixed. Our actual waitress was pretty cold and seemed quite bored to be helping us. It was a quiet night so the chef (or maybe owner?) who came out to describe the dishes was great. So a mixed bag there.
