Happy Hour Specials
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Iliana de la Vega won a James Beard Award, and her restaurant on South Lamar still runs one of the more interesting happy hours in Austin. Tuesday through Friday, 5 to 6:30 p.m., appetizers come $3 off, house wine pours at $6, and beer drops $2.
The food is the reason to time your visit right. El Naranjo's appetizers pull from Oaxacan traditions that most Mexican restaurants in Austin don't touch. Ceviche, moles built from scratch, dishes rooted in actual regional cooking rather than Tex-Mex defaults. Getting $3 off those items during a tight 90-minute window is a genuine score.
El Naranjo happy hour is a South Lamar destination for people who care about what they're eating. The space is warm without being loud, and the wine list leans toward Mexican and Spanish selections that pair with the food properly. Ninety minutes goes fast. Show up at 5.
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