In September of 2000 the vision of Elsa Padilla and her daughters became a reality. With over 20 years experience in the restaurant business, Elsi's Restaurant brings a new approach to Mexican and Salvadorian cuisine.  Elsi's offers new styles and flavors throughout their menu which make you feel like you were at home eating with mom, as she creates new foods for the family.

At Elsi’s Restaurant you will find a diverse offering in our menu.  Elsi’s offers traditional Latin American cooking with a focus in authentic Mexican and Salvadorian cuisine.  When you visit Elsi’s you will find a unique appeal to the senses when you savor and take in the aroma of our food.  

Behind Elsi’s Restaurant is the fantastic mother-daughter duo that combine to make Elsi’s a hit with anyone that stops in for a bite to eat.  Try their original and voted “Best in Austin Tacos Ahogados”, which redefine the flauta dinner by giving it an extra tingle and spice making it flavorful and leaving you wanting more.  In the mood for a dessert? Try their famous Salvadorian Empanadas that combine the love for cooking and experience of the mother-daughter duo.

If it’s variety you are looking for then look no further than Elsi’s Restaurant.  Here you will find the diverse offerings of Salvadorian and Mexican cuisine at your fingertips. Need a cold beverage to accompany your meal? Be sure to look at the full bar selections and don’t forget to try our delicious tasting Mango Margaritas.