Mesa Ranch

I went with my husband to Mesa Ranch for the first time over the holidays and was very impressed by the menu selection and quality of service. The waitstaff was very knowledgable of the menu items and made some great recommendations. I will definitely return. I hear the brunch is wonderful too! Pros: Menu, Atmopshere, Staff more

We may need to give Mesa Ranch a 2nd chance as other reviews have been very positive. Or experience, however, was average at best. For context, we discovered Mesa Ranch while walking to Mirabelle. In fairness, it was the very 1st night they were open to the public. The owners seemed charming. The Texas/western atmosphere was well-done (although possibly a bit ""North Dallas for my taste""). While I like spicy food, the stuffed pepper appetizer was off-the-charts hot (despite assurances from the wait-staff that it would be mild). My seared taste-buds had trouble recovering but as I recall the rest of the meal seemed average . not great. The wait for our food was extra-long. Maybe these were first-night kinks and Mesa Ranch has gotten better with time. Pros: menu, warm atmosphere Cons: slow food, too spicy, contrived environment more

My husband and I took our three boys here on Chirstmas Eve and had the most wonderful time. Food was beyond exceptional. service was superb. The menu has a full range of items and they even had a kids menu. Tops were the cactus cornbread, grilled shrimp and carrot cake. Pros: Menu Choices, Service, Live Music more

You know its a great place when you walk in to a Johnny Cash acoustic song. Not too loud, but just right. Service is admirable, though the wine list leaves a little to be desired. The chicken fried venison steak is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Definitely one of my favorites in Austin Pros: Music, Food Cons: Wine List more

Be sure to try the grilled poblano rellenos filled with mexican cheeses and the shredded mesa ranch chicken and tomatillo filled corn tortillas. It's served with a poblano cream sauce and seasoned rice. You will not be disappointed! Pros: Food, Ambiance, Staff more

This is a great place to take out of town guests. The food is delicious and the menu offers something for everyone. The decor is Texan without being over the top, and they have live music everynight. Pros: Food, Setting, Service more

The food is wonderful and the waitstaff very informative. Be sure to try the fried cactus and other native dishes. This is a great place to take out of towners or a must visit for locals. Pros: Food, Menu, Staff more