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Spice up your dining experience tonight at one of the four Flores Mexican Restaurants. (Northwest Austin, Lakeway, Oak Hill and Dripping Springs) These local family owned and operated restaurants were designed around a neighborhood dining idea and really seem to live up to the concept. Having become very popular off of not much more than local word of mouth, you'll find patrons flocking to Flores at dinner and lunch to enjoy great Mexican food.
After eating at Flores we understand their popularity. The family recipes handed down from the previous generations sometimes lean on the spicier side, (which we love) and really have that home style quality. Each dish we tried was very rich in flavor, and showed a certain level of "Attention to detail".
We found a solid assortment of Tex-Mex dishes with an added Flores touch to most, some even named after family members. A simple plate of Enchiladas can sometimes be quickly prepared and well... they're just Enchiladas. But we really LOVED this dish at Flores. Sharing everything being served, these were the first to be eaten.
We also loved the Fajitas, but strongly recommend that you try the Camorones Caliente plate. (Jumbo shrimp grilled just right with a spicy chipotle sauce you won't soon forget.) This is one of those meals that leaves you saying how good it is, from the first bite until after you get home. Also you may want to try "Jose's Pollo", which is tender marinated chicken breast covered in a delicious topping of mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and lots of melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Flores Mexican restaurant makes a good family outing or a nice place for a few friends to hang out have a couple of Margaritas, and a great meal. (And they have been doing it for about 15 years in Austin.) They also cater for special occasions and each location has a full bar.