# El Arroyo > Small Tex-Mex restaurant with artistic outdoor patios and a cut-apart school bus as decor. Atmosphere mixes fun vibes with occasional discomfort from heat and crowding inside. Known for strong margaritas and standout smoked chicken dishes. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElArroyo - Address: 1624 W 5th St, Austin, Texas, United States - Phone: +15124741222 - Website: http://www.elarroyo.com/ ## What it is good for - Guacamole — 10/10 - Cool — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 9.4/10 - Seafood — 8.9/10 - Salsa — 8.6/10 - Authentic — 8.6/10 - Enchiladas — 8.4/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.1/10 - Burrito — 8/10 - Food — 8/10 - Mexican Food — 8/10 - Chips And Salsa — 7.8/10 - Outdoor Seating — 7.5/10 - Queso — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "The food here was really good and delicious." - "The BBQ enchiladas here are amazing and a must-try." - "You can enjoy the patio even in the pouring rain." ## Good to know - Happy hour specials offer reasonable prices on weekdays from 4-7pm. - Weekday lunch is a great time to visit for a quieter experience. - They only accept credit cards and do not accept cash. - Expect a hot dining experience as air conditioning may not be functioning. - The meal cost for two people can exceed $90, including drinks. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.