€€€€ • Francesa/americana contemporánea • East Austin
Hailing from Austin, Texas, Nixta is not a typical taquería. Owners (and lovebirds) Sara Mardanbigi and Chef Edgar Rico - a MICHELIN Young Chef recipient, James Beard Award winner, and TIME100 honoree - blend tradition and innovation to reshape Mexican-American cuisine. Nixta makes its own masa and tortillas from heirloom Mexican and Texan corn and is known for inventive signatures like its duck carnitas. Located near the cozy Chestnut neighborhood and not far from landmarks like the Texas State Capitol, Nixta offers a colorful, welcoming atmosphere with a sprawling backyard patio perfect for gatherings. You also can't miss the Nixta Jardín that won us a MICHELIN Green Star!Rooted in technique, history, and a true maíz revolution, Nixta delivers imaginative dishes and an unforgettable dining experience. So, if you're a lil' serious and a lil' silly, we got you.
