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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.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Been reading reviews on Polvo's for a while now. I really didn't even know where it was until the other day when I went to Torchy's and noticed it. When the wife requested Tortilla Soup today, it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Polvos has the best Salsa bar in Austin, a great patio and killer margaritas. Their seafood dishes are also very good as is their breakfast menu. The crowds can be somewhat scary at times, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Polvos...our relationship started off with a bang, went very hot and heavy for several months, then, like all good things, has slowly fizzled out....You lured me in with your delicious (and VERY...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Margarita pitchers = bad idea when split between 2 peopleOther than that, the drinks are strong, the salsa is terrible, as are the migas. The cerveza fajitas are good, as well as the giant burrito...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here several times. The food is good. However, it's not outstanding. The prices are right. If you're looking for decent Mexican, this is a good place to go.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start this by saying I would have preferred to give Polvo's three stars. Or even four. I thought it was super tasty; my fajitas were excellent. However...Polvo's poisoned my guy! Although I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll say it: Polvo's scares me.I hadn't been back in almost 3 years because the place is pretty much a zoo, any night of the week, after about, say, 7 PM. Screaming children, drunk happy hour...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend capped off her week-long celebration of her 23 birthday here. It was so much fun!We went on a Tuesday, so it was no problem getting a large table outside (there were about 20 people there)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed. Food was eh. Much better options all over Austin
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Mexican food that can serve a mean dish of seafood- try the Camarones Diablos or Pescado a la Plancha. Warning: the house margs are strong and may cause you to loosen up!
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know the place is pretty good, but is it the best Mexican you've ever had? Unless you're from Iowa or something, probably not. I'm guessing it has a lot to do with the location. In the ocean of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Meh. I've experienced better."That statement sums it up. I went here because it was the only place open on Labor Day...and it's ok. I got the fish fajitas. They were ok. Tecate is tasty, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
both times i went to this place, it was just mediocre. when i went the second time as two of a four person party, it was worse. As a restaurant and business, overall, they just out to make a buck....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. Love the salsa, love the mystery spices in the Chicken Fajitas, love the special sauce selections on the enchiladas, love the Mole, and LOVE the sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fantastic ceviche, fantastic salsa bar, fantastic queso w the plate of add-ins, guacamole. Polvo's knows their sauces, a ton to choose from, love to mix and match different combos to add to my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since Austin is not short on Tex-Mex restaurants, I have had the opportunity to try a great variety of them. What I've found is each has their own twist on something, a specific thing they do better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've come to realize since moving to Texas that I am not a fan of Tex-Mex. In fact, I pretty much can't stand it. Enter Polvos with interior Mexican cuisine... ahhhhh... just what I needed! Why not 5...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are lots of Mexican food places in town. Polvo's is a favorite of many, why I do not know....the parking is horrible. The food average. They charge for chips, but you have to know where to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Amber and I went to Polvos tonight... it had a been a little while, but since Gueros (our first choice) wasnt open we ended up at the door of polvos.We both had the trash can plate, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So many reviews for Polvo's, I feel no need to elaborate. The queso is pretty darn good, with all the pico, beef and guacamole to add at will. I have had a couple of seafood dishes, the special...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, Polvo's takes the cake as the best TexMex in Austin. Classic dishes and authentic atmosphere. Their "caliente" sauce could probably kill an elderly person or small child because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One thing I wanted to do while I was in Austin is eat Mexican food. Sure, we have some pretty decent stuff in California, but I had heard that Texas does it bigger and better.After my post-flight...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think I just have to get this off my chest. I'm not as in love with this place as everyone wants me to be.The food is good, but always has that one ingredient i'd rather them leave off. Obviously...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not crazy about Polvo's or their margaritas - maybe it's me. The chicken mole enchiladas weren't up to snuff and the neon hue of my margarita was alarming.But I've got to admit: their salsa bar is...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I enjoyed the food and atmosphere, I can't really give Polvo more than three stars. I was happy when the chips were brought to the table. After eating a couple, I realized they were stale and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great mexican food. There is a slight nod toward tex-mex, but this is really traditional mexican food (the kind I'd get living in Arizona).I had Chicken and Pork tamales with rice and beans. My wife -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is something you have to understand about this place before you visit. You can expect horrible service, perhaps the worest service you will ever get. I would be surprized if you even talk to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I am the guy that always rags on everybody for giving a bad rating to a place because of lack of ambiance when the food is outstanding. I won't do that as the food was not outstanding, merely ok...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Guisada de PuercoCons: Inside seating is way too loud. I dig rowdy company, but the music was cranked so loud the server couldn't understand what we were saying. We moved outside, and sat in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some people say their margarita's have crack in them. I'm not sure but I have no problem if they do. Their salsa bar is awesome and food is delicious. Try the fish tacos and their unique fajita...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for brunch you could say on Sunday. The place was pretty packed around the peak hour. I liked their salsa bar. Its cool when you have a choice of what to get. I got the migas w/chorizo....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the margaritas are deadly. I think I woke up the next morning still buzzed after only 2 for dinner the night before. Make sure to eat plenty before drinking them!The chilaqiles were excellent but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is about this place, but I have yet to have a bad meal here. It is delicious. I totally dig the hole-in-the-all atmosphere and the really loud music. Their house margarits are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The guajillo chicken fajitas: Yum! Sure, probably not everyone's idea of the perfect fajitas as they come with a definite Asian twist, but it works for me. The chicken was perfectly cooked, tender...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my previous review of Polvos I was a little tough. I felt like the service brought it down to 3 stars. In the time since my so so trip to Polvos I've probably been back 6 times and still had so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I liked about this place was the Elton John music playing in the background and the cute christmas lights that hang around the restaurant.OK so where do I start?Should I start at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, what can I say that already hasn't been said? Food= 3-4 stars Ambiance= 4 stars Margaritas= 3-4 stars Service= 3-4 stars Menu Cleanliness= 0 stars Polvo's, your menus may kill someone from...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to meet up and have dinner w/ a big group of people. The food is good, the margarita's good but a little too sweet for me but then again I prefer my liquor straight up. The wait time can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Polvos, a little over a year ago, I thought I had found heaven. I was enchanted, enamored and enthusiastic.However, my boyfriend and I rode our bikes to Polvos last night for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to do this guys, but I have to be honest.last night a friend of mine ate here, and it wasn't as good as usual. Everything seemed to lack the flavor it had before. Even my smokey, dark salsa...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've pretty much always enjoy my visits to Polvo's but this time I went for lunch and sat inside (both firsts). I ordered migas because I thought that would be safe and pretty tasty. WRONG! As soon as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am new to Austin and Polvo's was recommended to me by almost everyone that I have talked to. So it has been on my list to try for a couple months now. Perhaps I had just too high of expectations?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike some of the other reviewers, I've never had bad service here. The vibe is definitely laid-back and the servers have always struck me as personable and professional. (Much preferable to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why does this place have as many stars as it does?* Hadn't been in ages, but recently went with a couple friends. The chips and salsa (for which I paid, and thus feel justified critiquing) were okay....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Margaritas- CheckService- HorribleFood- FabulousTortillas- Not homemade- blah!Salsa bar- very good with lots of choices even pickled veggies (very hot though)Overall, good experience. Food and drink...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Polvo's regularly for about 4 years and it's the best Tex-Mex food i've ever had! You can choose between 3 different salsas as opposed to the generic, mild, chunky red salsa every...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Well in my reviews it's a TRY IT or STAY AWAYFirst the place was dirty, second the staff was horrible (what incentive did he have), third the food was totally mediocre and well not good at all.Roach...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's is our neighborhood go to place. Dinners are written up all the time, so I thought I would review their breakfast. Breakfast is the best time to go because you never have to wait! They open...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
used to love this plce, but their pricing has become so out of control it is an absolute rip-off!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right up front, the service sucks and they'll try to tack on a 15% gratuity automatically. I think this is due to the service suckage being so bad that they force you to tip. This makes as much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cerveza fajitas still are the bomb! Tried the queso and it is now one of the better ones in Austin. I love all the mixings you can add to the queso to customize it to your taste.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no longer a Polvo's virgin! Yaaay! I've heard lotsof great things about this Austin institution, so I stopped by today for an early-ish lunch and had a most pleasant experience. My pal Alex...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Did not like it at all! I wonder what the big fuss is about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvos means dust in spanish. although i heard through the grapevine it has some "other" connotations.. lets not linger there though. My review is an update and an apology. I am sorry I have been...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So many people have told me this place has amazing food that I am convinced the good reviews are all influenced by the outstanding drinks. The food is simply horrific outside of the salsa bar. My 5th...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could rate the food separately from the atmosphere. I agree, the atmosphere isn't so good. The interior seating is totally worn out, with tears and sags in the booths, and for your own sake...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit to Polvo's was last night. We were playing in a kickball league at nearby Gillis Park and decided we needed to celebrate our victory with a few margaritas.Surprisingly, they sat our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Polvo's, in 1999, I wasn't impressed. I ate meat then, and I am sure I had some sort of chili con carne cheese enchilada dish, but I remember thinking that the tortilla chips...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
POLVOS. Mmm. This was my second time at Polvos, this time around it was for a STELLAR bachelorette party. I once again ordered the fish tacos, which were everything I remembered them to be - garlicky...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As the 225th. review of this establishment, there is not much that i can add to the reviews below me. A common issue with Tex-Mex in Austin is consistency. Even if you like a place, there is a good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is how I feel about Polvos. "Meh"I went here last Sunday. I was tired, sun-burned and starving. The host tried to sit us in the sun, i just could not be in the sun for one more mintute (i was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went here Friday night close to midnight and sat outside. We enjoyed prompt service, the large ceviche, and were brought our meals quickly. My al pastor burrito was gargantuan, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvos, please get better chips. Whenever a friend needs a recommendation for a Mexican restaurant down south, I always say "Polvo's. But the chips are awful. Be careful, they will charge you for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strong margaritas! Those were great.The guacamole was bland BUT it wasn't over-salty so if you want healthy guac, this is definitely the place.I was apprehensive about going to a mexican place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although a bit pricier than most Tex-Mex places, I love Polvo's for the following reasons:- Good (not great, though) Margaritas- Nice patio with lots of greenery and cool music (Bob Marley was playing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like it. its not crazy awesome, but it'll do. i'm more of a curra's/el chile fan.the reason i only give this place an ok is because there's always something slightly off:so the good:-patio-margs...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Good:- Great margaritas. A little on the pricey side, but they definitely do the trick.- Very good *Interior* Mexican food. Do not go to Polvos if you're looking for cheese enchiladas smothered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Their chicken fajitas had a weird flavoring, and the tortillas tasted store bought. We sat in a booth that was broken and bumpy. No one told us that you serve your own salsa, so we were sitting there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every knows that I love Polvos...including people who have never even set foot in Austin!Here's the deal. You don't come here if you want guaranteed good service 100% of the time. You don't come here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Polvos is one of the first restaurants that my friends and I can agree on when we go to eat Tex Mex food. I like the huge portions of food that you get here, and the fajita rancheros are da bomb!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes you want to hit that after work happy hour at Baby Acapulco's or Chuy's. I have no idea why, but you do....But sometimes you just want to go somewhere where you KNOW you won't run into...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get it. Why do people like this place? The food is average and the service is terrible. And the bathroom situation is even worse. I like the "dining outside" option but you can get that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Long story short;, i love the food, but service ALWAYS suck, i've been there several times and the waitstaff always act like ther are doing you a favor. Too bad, really bad combo; excellent food the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
POLVOS = LOVE Queso - AwesomeMargaritas - I have a limit of 2 (nice and strong!)Ceviche - Delicious!!!!Ranchera sauce is spicy and flavorful...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Having heard so many glowing reports of Polvo's, I arrived with great expectations. (Although I should have been leery of a place with a name that means "dust" in Spanish: I'm allergic to it!!)It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It has become a tradition for me to get 'queso' (salsa, ground beef mixed with cheese, served with tortilla chips) and margaritas after my flight every time I visit Austin. I was first introduced to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's is damn expensive. I took a friend of mine here and felt terrible when we got the bill! It's like bad insurance in that there's all sorts of hidden fees. An added $1 per person for vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Last week, my girlfriend and I decided to buy into the hype and finally go to Polvo's. We were treated with crappy service, sub-par grub and a brown recluse bite on her leg. My girlfriend has missed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Polvo's, thanks for being one of my go to spots when I have guests in from out of town.The salsa is good. The margaritas are good (and taste better when you get a pitcher, but I think that's just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their salsa bar! They have the best!The food is great! I love their mexican martini's too!The service is never that great- slow........ you could wait forever to get the check!But the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Before moving to Austin, I had many friends suggest that I should try Polvo's as soon as possible. I followed their advice, went with a few people shortly after moving in, and thought my enchiladas...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on Easter Sunday after having eaten a great meal at my cousin's house in Leander. If I could write a review for the meal at my cousin's place, it would get 10 stars. He's from Vermont, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's is one of those places that you would probably never be able to find by yourself, it's in a nondescript spot and they don't advertise much. I was taken to Polvo's a few years ago by a friend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited for Tex-Mex, like really excited....everyone told me going to Austin I would have AMAZING tex mex.....But honestly.....the flavors here were good but nothing special I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have the best black beans in Austin. I ordered a huge pot for a family event. I wish the rice was vegetarian since many of their dishes are hard to eat without the rice due to the sauce. This...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best al pastor in Austin. Love relleno al nogal and mole. The salsa bar is very cool. I don't love their chips or the exterior now, but overall, Polovo's rocks.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best Mexican food in the city! Authentic and really unique atmosphere. Some may be weary of the service but after your first bite its AMOR VERDAD!
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's - got to be Austin's best Mexican restaurant. Period. I am in love with this place!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of hype around this joint but my veggie burrito was bland and watery, boo. The salsa selection was great though.I need to give this place another try to let it redeem itself.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chips & Salsa should never cost money. Unless your salsa was made from hand-picked tomatoes, onions, and cilantro grown in your backyard garden... but I'm pretty sure Polvo's doesn't do that haha....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so friends are in from out of town for SX, and we made the fatal mistake of heading to Congress hungry on Friday afternoon... Not wanting to wait an hour for food, we headed over to South First...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ive heard raves about this place..but I just don't get it. The service was slow..and our waiter was kinda rude -- harumph.I got the Goliath Burrito with beef fajita meat. While it was gigantic (could...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I probably shouldn't admit this, but often times, I will pick one item on a menu, and that item will be barometer for how good or sucky that restaurant is compared to others in its genre. That way, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived right around the corner from Polvos for a year or so and ate there once a week--but never for breakfast, which I want to try. The place is tons of fun and there drinks are great and that's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this place! Every time I drive by, the parking lot is packed. I think that says something. I took my parents here for dinner on a Monday night. Again, parking lot packed, but we still sat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anybody who doesn't love this place can go suck an egg! Sure, there may be a wait for a table, but that's true anywhere in Austin nowadays. A true gem that still retains the true feel of South Austin....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i do hate to wait for a seat here considering the voluem of mexican restaurants available to choose from in this city. but i like Polvo's for one thing....the self serve bar of marinated carrots and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So tasty...soo good. Never have been let down by this South 1st staple..
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
- nice patio- great al pastor- mediocre chips- good salsa- a good variety of menu items
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this is a good place for a cold drink and some al fresco dining....that's about it. the food's okay...the salsa bar is always covered in flies...and the waitstaff is austin-average...meaning not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't realize how awesome Polvos is until I moved to NYC. Let me tell you, this place is fantastic. I always knew it was above average (this place makes Chuy's and company look like Taco Cabana)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Polvo's! Every time I go I consider getting something new, but all I want are the Cerveza Fajitas. My mouth is watering just thinking about the Cerveza Fajitas right now! Go for the food and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Could you please pass the salt...hold on let me stick my finger down my throat and I'll regurgitate some from whatever I just ate. By far the WORST Mexican/Tex-Mex/Whatever I have ever had. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE very BEST brunch in Austin..so far :)even the coffee was good. i think i had someting like the mexican huevos and it was muy delicious!! **side note** the mole sauce is perfect, this is coming...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok from the beginning because this has to be the absolute best place I have ever had Tex Mex in my 23 soon to be 24 years of existence.For years my family lived in west Texas. I have had Mexican food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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i have been a patron of polvo's since they opened but it seems they have compromised their quality with all the influx of business they have enjoyed. not horrible, not great, i still go occasionally for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not a black bean salsa... It's peppers that are roasted until they turn dark/black. SOooooooooooooooooo great.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went to Polvo's! SCORE.Salsa bar = good for the indecisiveChips = nothing specialChicken Fajitas = lots of chicken, a little kickCorn tortillas = homemade? Yes please!Margarrrrrrrrita =...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best salsa bar, ever. the roasted/brown one is perfect.margaritas are tasty and potent and atmosphere is fun.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good Old Palvo's. First off you don't hit this place up for the service or parking, because they can both be hit or miss. But you can bank on awesome food and great drinks.I absolutely love their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I'm gonna pretend that the parking lot at Polvo's is roomy enough to fit all the cars that pack into that place on a Saturday night due to its popularity. And I'll play nice and act like I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped into this place with a friend for some drinks on recommendation for the first time yesterday. I must start by saying I love Mexican food and margaritas and have never had one I didn't like....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE POLVO'S! You can get margaritas by the pitcher, the queso is my favorite (you can choose what to mix in - pico, beef, onions, jalopenos, etc.), and I enjoy the salsa bar! My fiance and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Things I love about Polvos- The salsa bar- Trash Can Breakfast Plate - Eggs, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, potatoes, sausage, onions, peppers, tomatoes and chips scrambled and served with beans. Yummy!-...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly as of yet I'm a little unsure of this one. Been twice. First time the food was ok. But the prices didn't reflect the website and the waitstaff seemed more concerned about their inner circle...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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My boyfriend and i went to polvos for lunch today. We sat outside, took about 5 minutes to get two half empty glasses of water. Waited another 15 minutes, still no service we left. What made it worse was the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, first off, Polvo's is NOT Tex-Mex food. They serve interior Mexican, and it's amazing. Effing fabulous. Which makes the crappy service tolerable. I don't care if my waiter is snotty if the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here three days a week. I always order the fish tacos with the super secret green sauce from the kitchen and some avocado and white cheese sprinkled on top. Waitstaff is very nice and always on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's is fantastic. They have everything a great Tex-Mex restaurant needs. Indeed, this review is a preemptive strike to anyone who ever asks me where they should go in Austin, Texas. If you have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favourite places to bring friends who are coming to Austin for the first time. The music is a bit loud for my taste but at least it contributes towards the atmosphere (a fun place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I walked into Polvo's with a friend, we were greeted with the most joyous and spirited music I've heard in a long time. Male and female voices rising together, dancing and harmonizing over...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno, y'all. I used to love this place. Like, 8 years ago when things were different. There wasn't a line out the door, and hey, let's be honest. What's the best reason to go to Polvo's? The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We go there all the time. You will too if you just know what to order. The easiest way to do that is to read this review or just ask the candid servers.While there are some items on the menu that are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We go here all the time. But then again we are cool. We like to be seen. The salsa bar is great.. unlimted pickled peppers and carrots. Try the shrimp diablos it has a red curry taste and texture....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i usually go to Polvo's to meet up with friends who really want to go there. it is within walking distance to my apt if need be. & sometimes, it really is more about the friends and the people than...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Polvos - you and your mandatory 18% gratuity on tables of 4 or more can suck it.This on top of some seriously bad service on more than a few visits means no more Polvos for me.
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what has happened to Polvo's over the last year, maybe new management? Whatever the case is they need to shape up. The service is seriously lacking. Our server spent most of his time...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food and margaritas. often crowded and menu has several items not often found at those other places. I like the fajitas that have giant strips of dark red chilis, raisins and nuts.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
is this place trendy? is interior mexican trendy? is everything in austin trendy because of this way over populated city, that every time something gets reviewed in the chronicle or statesman it gets...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The crew over at Enchiladas y mas wake up every morning pissing excellence. Oh, I know you don't want to imagine it but there it is. They stand tall and it tumbles out in big fluffy bubbling cascades...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to believe I've lived in Austin for 11 years and have never been to Polvo's until yesterday. So... it was pretty good, but I'm not sure why the place is so legendary. Salsa bar and chips were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. There's better Tex-Mex out there, even places where you don't pay extra for salsa. Bleh.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Personally, I don't get what the big to-do-hype about Polvo's is all about. I stopped by for lunch because I was in the area and heard so many raves about it, and thought I'd give it a try, even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bad review because I have to. That stupid little 'stat' thing keeps coming up and despite my trying to be so optimistic, Yelp has called out my ocd for balance.I hate this place because it's trendy.I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food's bad, service is bad, too crowded and too expen$ive. Another totally overrated Austin restaurant. Go to Mi Madres or Angie's instead.RIYL: Guero's.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start by stating that I am not an Austin native, thus the criteria by which I judge mexican food is likely not as schooled as those of you who are lucky enough to reside in the the fine city of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted give Polvo's three stars because the Mexican Martini is pretty decent, and though it seems a bit pricey at $10, the side car that comes with it is full enough to fill your martini glass three...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's, you're dead to me. The service officially sucks. I call bullshit on a party of four having a gratuity added to their check. We should've spoken with the manager last night, I'm thinking,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sprite from a can brought to the table.Gratuity added automatically.Not very tasty food.Oh no. Time to go back to La Mexicana.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvos is one of those places you have to be in the mood for to go. I used to go a lot when I first moved to South Austin 5 yrs. ago. The service was increasingly horrible and it would make my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the reviews here really don't match the two experiences I have had here. Once, I ate here 3 years ago for dinner...it was crowded yet the service and food was great....drinks even better.This...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I used to frequent Polvo's a lot. I live in the area, and so it's an easy, close-by place to get some food and margaritas. And the margaritas are nice and strong... you get that warm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's? How about "sucko's"! Seriously, what is the deal with this place? I've been there 4 times and at best it's been average. Chips blow and have had better store bought bag kinds than what they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Only Reason I give Polvo's 3 stars is because I am a shameless ceviche addict and it is DAMN fine ceviche. The rest of Polvo's, from the food to the atmosphere, etc., is WAAAY mediocre, just like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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HORRIBLE service. On top of it all, my debit card was charged more than once, for over $200. I am STILL trying to get this resolved. All employees of Polvo's have been extremely rude, unhelpful, and have lied...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know ... 142 people have reviewed Polvo's before me, but I can't resist adding my opinion to the mix. I'll just say it ... the service is mediocre to bad but the strong, excellent, amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For people visiting Austin and wanting to grab some Mexican food, this is my recommendation. It's always packed, so order one of their strong Mexican Martinis or a Michelada and chat it up with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be a die hard Polvos dude myself, but they went and fucked it up royally with the declining service. More than once, I've sat at a table with my girlfriend and waited close to an hour for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I know people love some Polvos, but while I enjoy the grub, I have consistently gotten crummy service. While I have to give credit for a large and strong Mexican Margarita ($10 a pop), I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place right away, the patio is nice and it gives off a very relaxed vibe which is nice. The staff was very attentive and the food was out quick and was hot and well seasoned. Good value...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gag me.Maybe I have a chip on my shoulder about Polvo's.But if I do, it is one of those thick dry chalky chips. Because that is the only kind they serve here.Get some thin ones! The hot greasy thin...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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i will never go back to that place is dirty the service is terrible food...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you've never worked in the service industry, you probably have not heard of the double grat. The double grat is this: Your check has gratuity included in it, you don't notice it, you pay your bill...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was pulling in the ridiculously overcrowded parking lot at Polvo's tonight, I looked at the sign and read "Inferior Mexican Food." I thought for a minute, that's weird. Then I looked again...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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I love their brunch! the food is great and it's not too packed there on a Sunday morning. It's laid-back and there are lots of kids around...at least for brunch.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my friend's 21st birthday and maybe it was that we had a huge party that I didn't had a great experience...but the food is really not that good. I like Guero's and Chuy's way better...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Solar Taco with Habanero Sauce and shot of Patron Reposado will make everything in the world better. If you didn't know Polvo's isn't really Tex-Mex like some have led you to believe. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I looove this place. The first time I came here was with a couple of friends, who are regulars at this place, and they recommended the chile relleno al nogal with al pastor. That dish is freaking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Good mexican food, fun drinks. Becoming trendy on south 1st. Kids are fine outside, but it is becoming more of a happy hour type place for after work.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's is great! I have been going for years! First off I consider the fare to be authentic Mexican food. Not Tex-Mex that everyone here is used to. Besides that the pitchers of ritas are killer!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's isn't great, but it isn't terrible. Forgettable chips and salsa(s). But it's the sort of over-priced, chain-tasting kind of restaurant that can be easily avoided, especially considering how...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this place for awhile, and put it on my list of Austin institutions to hit before leaving town. It wasn't disappointing, but it was a lot of sodium, as my current...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mixed bag. Used to be much better. I lived nearby and went to Polvo's alot to meet with friends. Food is pretty good. Chips are boring (from a bag), but Salsa is great- wtf? Service is lacking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for several years...used to be my favorite....10 years ago the waitstaff remembered my name and was superb. The salsa bar is still incredible but the service has gone WAY down...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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We stopped at Polvos two weeks ago. Far and away the worst food and service I have had in years.Enchiladas with rubbery tortillas and greasy congealed cheese. Inedible nachos and burnt potatos. Terrible, smug...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Have you noticed how many people have given the service a poor rating? Pay attention to that, it's for a reason! My friends and I went last Wednesday and the service was atrocious. We arrived at 7. The waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great salsa and a great breakfast on the weekends. The mexican martinis are some of the best in Austin. The music volume and the parking situation can be a bit of a hassle.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok... So I've visted a few more time, I've compared to other Mexican resturaunts in town.... it's official.Polvo's in some of the best Mexican in town.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's is the sort of place you don't go to on purpose. It's just kind of right in front of you sometimes when you're starving, and you haven't been there a while so you don't remember why you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mojitos, awesome corn tortillas, choriquezo, & jalapeno rellenos.......yes!!! oh and did i say salsa bar? sign me up.....i have been on a quest for mojitos this summer and polvos delivers, though the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this is the first time i've ever been charged for salsa. i don't know of any other mexican style restaurant to plop down a basket of chips on the table, then charge for salsa. so ridiculous....
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Flautas....Bean, chicken, and delicious Monterey Jack cheese!I am typically not a fan of Mexican food but this stuff was great! They also do really good Margaritas at a cheap price. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Queso. Few things are simpler, and more enjoyable then melted cheese. It can make a bad day bearable, a good day great, and a funeral worth the loss provided there is Queso at the post burying buffet....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Micheladas. I had my first one here and it's still my favorite in town. The food is okay, there are good choices for enchilada sauce and some unusual choices not on most Tex-Mex menus. On my first...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Polvos, although more for the beer and patio action than the food. I must admit I'm a bit snobby about my Mexican food, but on the upside polovs has great ceviche, service and a wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I spy....Skinny pants and baggy jeans. Vans and flip-flops. Shaved heads, mullets, and fro-hawks. This is the go-to postgame meetup for my kickball team. Yes, I'll get a pitcher of margaritas and a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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and that old South Austin vibe, this is the place. Dive-y, eclectic atmosphere with friendly staff, and authentic, interior Mexico food. Just their bowl of black beans is awesome, never mind the chile relleno,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is what 78704 is all about. Good food, great atmosphere and strong margs make this the place to eat on a hot summer evening. Parking does suck though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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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.Scratch that, they only gave me chips...you have to pay for salsa bar access - blah.Enchiladas - meh.Probably not going back.
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)- flautas (chicken fajita)- plain chicken fajitas.There are plenty of problems: It's almost better to park in the...
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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I'm a 78704 resident and have been eating at Polvo's for years. Over the past year I've watched Polvo's steadily decline. Yes, their parking lot is horrible (I walk). Yes, they have a wait most evenings (it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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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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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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went there on a Saturday afternoon to try there fish tacos,service was bad,the menu said 2.99 each , I, was charge 3.99 each and was told it was due to a new price increase due to come out with the new menus...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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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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Polvo's is a treat. If you want great mexican food, this place can not be beat. The staff is friendly, location great and clientle eclectic.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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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. I can...
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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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. Lots of restaurants ruin chicken because theres only 3 ways to cook it (as...
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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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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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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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Fish Taco/Fajitas in town. Be prepared that the service is sometimes slow but once you get over that it's clear sailing. I hear the Banana Margaritas are dangerous to your liver.
yelp.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 most of the...
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. But the...
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 has 3 kinds...
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 once you take...
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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Until the waiters start attacking with butcher knives, or a S. Austin Mex restaurant as good as Polvo's comes along, I'll keep coming back for chile rellenos al nogal, Michoacan guacamole, pescado...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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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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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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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* If you are not 100% statisfied send me your bill (address below) and I will refund your money...
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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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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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.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,...
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.
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
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I'm not from Mexico, but El Paso is as close as you can get. The food at Polvo's is the next best thing to being back home. Try their mole...it's so good. Their michiladas are fabulous and made in proper and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Polvo's. It's the first place my husband and I go to if we're in the mood for fajitas. You can get a generous portion for under 10 bucks each, which is cheap compared to some places. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good lord I love this place! If it wasn't for their consistently crappy service.. I'd give this place 5 stars. Its almost like their charm is to ignore their customers as much as possible. Anyways......
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:Polvo's has all sorts of things on the menu, but the best reason for eating there is the enchilada selection. They've got about 10 different fillings and 15 different sauces to choose from, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, yeah -- the service is terrible. You'll be lucky if you get acknowledged without flagging one of the waiters down. Just be assertive. If you're patient and you're not in a rush, you're in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvo's was almost worth my hellish drive in the rain to meet friends there. After a 30 minute drive during the storm from hell last night I arrived at Polvo's. Despite not being able to find the name...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have dreams of the burritos from Polvo's. They are the size of a football player's head! And the cerviche is crazy yummy! I have dreams....dreams....dreams...! Chicken burritoooooooo....
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Povo's is great. I love the variety of sauces and the big menu.. theres always something new to discover no matter how many times you eat there.. Its a great place for happy hour ritas, with the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Food was okay, but the service by the waiter and manager was not so impressive. A waiter dropped a tray full of food behind us and sprayed refried beans all over us. They did not offer to comp the meal and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They have an impressive variety of Mexican seafood dishes, tamales, aguas frescas, and salsa - impressive might even be an understatement. (However, variety doesn't necessarily translate to quality.)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:This place has far and away the best ceviche I've had yet- better than Chango's, Marisco's, Curra's, El Chile's, and better than Fonda San Miguels. They keep the good quality firm fish in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never left Polvo's without feeling like I just ate a train. The portions are large (be warned!), but the food is excellent. I'd highly recommend the mole enchiladas. Best mole I've had so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are good and bad things about Polvos, a Mexican favorite down here. What's good is sitting outside, getting served by gracious and quick waiters and drinking Polvo's Mexican Martinis. Why hasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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It has great seating, the salsa are good probably some of the better mexican food i have found in austin. the menu could use some expansion.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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As far as I'm concerned this place is awesome. Sure, sometimes the wait staff have a bad day, BUT overall this place is great. I live nearby and frequent several times a week. There is a very religious client...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polvos has the best effing quesadillas I have ever tasted! I know I was drunk when I had them, but then I went back, and they were still just as delicious. A bonus about this place is their variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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I feel the need to spread the word on high..THIS PLACE IS TERRIBLE!!!! The service is terrible, the waiters are jerks who have no business waiting tables (i've been there twice) and the food is terribly bland....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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We eat at Polvo's at least twice a week and were very put off on our last visit from very rude management. The floor staff was at the table next to us playing a game of "slamming quarters" and was being very...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In many ways, this is the quintessential South Austin Mexican restaurant. You got friends coming from places that think Taco Bell is Mexican food? Set em straight... take them here. The salsas...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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This place has great interior Mexican food, and the service is always very friendly. The queso tastes super fresh, the fish dishes have great flavor from all the spices. I love the mexican martinis here, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Polvos is an institution in Austin Mexican Cusine. You'll read & hear many bad reviews on their service (it used to be horrible), you'll find some folks who think the food is poor (folks who obviously have...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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I am typically tolerant if a server is having a bad day, and generally understanding if the kitchen is short staffed. What I will not tolerate is a restaurant that makes promises to entice customers but does...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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We went here yesterday for good service and time with the girls,,also a special that was advertised on this website. The special said if you order two entrees you get the second one 1/2 off if you JUST MENTION...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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I wish I would have read some of the reviews here before we went there. The Margaritas are watered down and our waiter was a complete jerk. We waited for over 1 1/2 hours for our food that never arrived. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While the reputation of this South Austin resturant is well known, it is seemingly unjustified. The service was subpar at best, the restrooms were bordering on disgusting and the food was mediocre....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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I love this place, when I have friends come in town or I'm just kickin it on a sunday afternoon, I know Polvos will have my michelada waiting! It's also a great place to bring the fam or someone you really...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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While the food at Polvo's is original and tasty, the service can range from ok to very bad. Recently, we were there with a large party. Understandably, there were some mix-ups with our order. No problem.. But,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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Polvo's is the only place where I have ever left no tip. The waiter was so bad it was funny. He complained about how far he had to walk from the kitchen to get to our table, he forgot to bring out half of our...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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This is the only place in Austin where I feel like I'm actually in Mexico. This is as authentic as you get. The food is the best, so do not come here and order a salad- you won't be giving them a chance to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A cool place to get your Latino on! Real Mexican, by Mejicanos. Seating on the patio is nice with live music and parking lot too! The only trouble is that the seats and tables outside are way too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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I will never eat here again. The food was just awful. It was incredibly loud. The salsa was watered down. The choriqueso was just greasy, lumpy cheese covering grainy chorizo. My shrimp dish and my husband's...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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polvos continues to impress with consistantly amazing dishes. The entrees are generous and predictably great. I'm addicted to the fajitas rancheras and the espaditas appetizer! I haghly reccomend this...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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My friends and I try to meet at Polvos for dinner and margaritas as often as we can. The atmosphere is extremely friendly and the food has always been great. I highly recommend the entomatados (one of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2005
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This restaurant was highly recomended.YIKES!It is the worst place to be. It's a dive. portable tables everywhere and if not rotted old tables with torn seats. The tortilla chips are from the grocery store....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2005
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For the $$, it was by far the worst mexican food I have ever eated. Our group (of seven) was made to sit in the walkway, eat off a folding table and chairs, and made to wait and EXTREMEMLY long time....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2005
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This is the best Tex-mex in town without a doubt. Everything I have had there is virtually the best version of that dish that I have had anywhere. There are four types of fajitas, a salsa bar with four...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2005
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In the past, an experience at Polvo's has always meant really good food, and okay service. Recently, I've noticed that what they give you (on the fajitas) can vary depending on the whim of the whoever runs the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2003
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On a friday evening at happy hour my friends and I experienced the worst service ever. As regular customers we never had the best service at polvo's however this time will certainly be the last time. After our...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2003
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I went to Polvo's for lunch today, and had a terrible experience with their service. First my date asked specifically about how a particular item was served. When the item arrived, it was not as our waitress...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2003
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Authentic Central Mexican. Excellent food, service can be a little slow, but they do give you the personal touch when they get there, so order a drink and relax. Everything I've had here is awesome. Hot sauce...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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Never had a bad meal here. The black beans are excellent, breakfast is always good, and the carmona diablos is to die for!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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From start to finish this spot is the real enchilada.Staff is amazing,they are actually gracious to all and attentive to all.The menue is tremendous;from one of the best quseo's in the county to some superb...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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Polvos sometimes has slow service but the people are so friendly, who cares? So, if you go - plan on hanging out for a couple of hours and enjoying the margaritas. The ceviche is great - esp. for the price and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2002
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My first experience at what should have been one of my new favorite places was doused by poor service and worse management. I'd like to rate the food but management's decision to ignore customers claims about...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2002
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This is by far the best Mexican in town, if food is what you're talkin about. If you want a scene go to Chuys. If your lookin' for fajitas or excellent caldos this is the place.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2002
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I haven't really tried lunch or dinner there, but this place is the best value for breakfast. If my friends and I don't want to drop $2.50 for tacos at Taco Express, the Polvos' tacos for $.99 are the next...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2002
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Polvo's has a very talented chef. The veggie enchildas are superb, with a unique avocado sauce topping. Soups are primo, along with everything else on the menu. Lunch buffet is great, too.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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The food is always fresh and delicious; and the servers are so friendly. The salsa bar is great, I hate having to flag down a server for more salsa. Also, great cheap margaritas.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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if you are looking for good, "cheap", tex-mex, polvo's is for you...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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south austin is noted for its casual dining experiences. polvos moved in and became the perfect spot for a quick taste of tex-mex tradition. with a self-serve salsa bar and margaritas that have a little kick,...
wcities.com - user review
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I love Polvos, the food is great. Be sure to try the roasted salsa it's delicious. The only thing that sucks is that their chips are from a bag, if they made them themselves this place would
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