Enchiladas are endlessly versatile, ranging from chili-and-cheese covered hangover busters to light and refreshing vegetarian entrees. Here are twelve great bets for enchiladas in Austin, from the legendary Tex Mex glory at Dart Bowl, the stacked ones at Zocalo Cafe, to the inventive duck-filled meal at Fonda San Miguel. If your favorite enchilada is missing from the list, hit up the tipline or comment below.
— Nadia Chaudhury
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Where to Order The Whole Enchilada in Austin, Mapped

1. Dart Bowl
Austin, TX 78756
The bowling alley (yes) is famous for its epic, fully loaded enchiladas.
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2. El Borrego de Oro
Austin, TX 78704
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3. La Fuente's
Austin, TX 78745
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4. Curra's Grill
Austin, TX 78704
There’s plenty to choose from the enchilada menu at Curra's, with an outstanding variety of sauces and meats, like the enchiladas con Chile Colorado, that comes filled with pork tips cooked in both guajilo and chipotle sauces.
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5. Matt's Famous El Rancho
Austin, TX 78704
Classic enchiladas make for the perfect meal you take your parents to.
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6. Azul Tequila
Austin, TX 78704
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7. Zocalo Cafe
Austin, TX 78703
The crispy stacked enchiladas (that are exactly what they sound like) make for a fuller bite.
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8. La Cocina de Consuelo
Austin, TX 78756
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9. Habanero Mexican Cafe
Austin, TX 78704
Enchiladas serve as entrees and even sides at the Mexican cafe.
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10. Amaya's Taco Village
Austin, TX 78751
Despite the misleading name, enchiladas are on the menu. For something special, try to enchilada of the day during weekdays.
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11. El Caribe
Austin, TX 78751
Though the decor isn’t anything to write home about, the nondescript restaurant serves pretty amazing enchiladas.
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12. Fonda San Miguel
Austin, TX 78756
While duck might not be a classic enchilada filling, Fonda San Miguel’s enchiladas de pato is fantastic.
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