What are the best happy hour deals in Austin?

Austin has amazing happy hour deals including $1 tacos, $5 margaritas, half-price appetizers, and discounted cocktails at over 334 restaurants and bars across downtown, East Austin, South Lamar, and more neighborhoods.

When do most Austin happy hours happen?

Most Austin happy hours run Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM, though many restaurants also offer weekend happy hours and some have extended hours or all-day specials.

Which Austin neighborhoods have the best happy hour scenes?

Downtown Austin, East Austin, South Lamar, West 6th Street, and the Rainey Street District offer the most concentrated happy hour options, with everything from upscale cocktail bars to casual Tex-Mex spots.

Santa Rita Cantina - Happy Hour Deals in Central Austin, Austin

Name: HH Austin
Rating: 4.8

Santa Rita Cantina

Central Austin·1206 W 38th St

Mexican·$$

Today (Tue)

3:00 PM–6:00 PM

Classic margaritas (frozen or rocks, +$1 for flavor)

$6

House wines (Chard or Cab)

$6

Draft beer (Dos XX, Crawford Bock, Hopadillo)

$6

Well cocktails

$6

Crispy flautas

$6

Wings (1/2 order)

$6

Chile con queso

$6

Taco plate (2) — beef, chicken, or veggie

$6

Cheese quesadilla

$6

Bean & cheese nachos w/ jalapenos

$6

deals last verified: 4/6/26