Here in slacky Slackerville, decor is often an afterthought, but La Condesa came along and changed all that with an eye-poppingly gorgeous space that's colorful, supermodern and artsy, with a dazzling mural taking up an entire wall. If you find the dinners to be a little spendy, come for brunch (in the $9 to $20 range).
La Condesa
Austin
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