Polvos Interior Mexican Cuisine – Mexican
Vibrant and bustling, this sanctuary of interior Mexican flavors invites guests into a space filled with the savory aroma of sizzling chorizo and hand-pressed tortillas. The kitchen transforms traditional morning staples into artful feasts, from the legendary, mountain-high Trash Can Plate to saucy chilaquiles that capture the soulful, sun-drenched essence of regional Mexican home cooking.
2901 South Capital of Texas Highway, Austin TX 78746 https://polvosaustin.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, sugar-free, diabetic, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-fat, mediterranean, heart-healthy, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, volumetrics, detox, zone, raw-food, tlc, alkaline, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the inviting atmosphere and prompt service, frequently highlighting the perfectly cooked, high-quality soup as a standout menu item. Reviewers praise the reasonable pricing and welcoming space, noting that the flavorful dishes and attentive staff create a consistently satisfying dining experience that encourages repeat visits.
Menu
- Trash Can Plate - $15: Two scrambled eggs mixed with bacon, ham, potatoes, cheese, pico de gallo, spinach, sausage, mushrooms, chipotle, machacado and chorizo. Served with tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Huevos Corridos - $12: Two eggs any style topped with homemade salsa ranchera and salsa verde. Served with beans and homemade potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Huevos Rancheros - $12: Two eggs served with homemade salsa ranchera and tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Huevos a la Mexicana - $13: Two eggs gently scrambled with freshly diced tomatoes, jalapeños and onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Huevos Motuleños - $13: Two eggs topped with chipotle sauce, fried bananas and black beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Migas - $11: Fresh eggs scrambled with hand-cut crispy tortilla pieces, tomatoes, jalapeños and onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chorizo and Eggs Plate - $11: Scrambled eggs mixed with chorizo and homemade ranchero sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Chilaquiles - $13: Crispy corn tortilla chips sautéed in choice of sauce, topped with two eggs, queso fresco and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Machacado and Eggs Plate - $11: Shredded beef scrambled with two fresh eggs served with homemade salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Huevos al Gusto - $12: Two eggs made with 3 sauces of your choice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Breakfast Taco - $3: Choice of tortilla with two fillings included. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Choriqueso - $13: Chorizo, poblano peppers, grilled onions with melted Monterey jack cheese, topped with pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Espaditas - $12: Crispy baked corn tortilla, choice of chicken or ground beef, cabbage, black beans, sour cream and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chile Con Queso - $12: Melted cheese served with guacamole, ground beef, and pico de gallo.
- Guacamole - $14: Fresh avocado served with pico de gallo.
- Papas Coahuila - $14: Potatoes, jalapeños, chorizo, and sautéed onions with chipotle sauce. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Papas Monterrey - $14: Potatoes, sautéed onions, and jalapeños. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Nachos de Lujo - $16: Crispy tortilla chips, refried beans, Monterrey jack cheese, cabbage, jalapeños, guacamole, sour cream. Choice of chicken or beef. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Shrimp Cocktail - $18: Boiled shrimp, cocktail sauce, avocado, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cilantro.
- Seafood Cocktail - $20: Seafood mix, cocktail sauce, avocado, tomatoes, onions, peppers and cilantro.
- Fish Ceviche - $20: Mahi-mahi fish, pico de gallo, mango, avocado, lime and special sauce.
- Shrimp Ceviche - $20: Shrimp mixed with pico de gallo, mango, avocado, lime and special sauce.
- Mixed Ceviche - $23: Mahi-mahi fish and shrimp, pico de gallo, mango, avocado, lime and special sauce.
- Polvos Green House Salad - $15: Fresh greens, tomatoes, green apples and pecans with vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Nopales Salad - $15: Fresh greens, cactus, pico de gallo and fresh lime juice. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Fajita Salad - $28: Raisins, pecans, peanuts, peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, avocado, sour cream, chips and beans. Choice of protein. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Phalla's Salad - $25: Fresh greens, tomatoes, green apples and pecans with choice of chicken or beef fajita. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Michoacan Avocado Salad - $26: Fresh greens, avocado chunks, pico de gallo, lime juice with choice of chicken or beef fajita. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Tortilla Soup - $16 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Chicken Soup - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Street Tacos - $18: Six tacos with up to two proteins, onions, cilantro, avocado and queso fresco on corn tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Red Snapper Tacos - $18: Two Red Snapper tacos topped with poblano peppers. Served with rice, beans, and greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mahi-mahi Tacos - $18: Two Mahi-mahi tacos topped with poblano peppers. Served with rice, beans, and greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Taco Exotico - $16: Filled with choice of protein, mixed with rice, beans, and choice of sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Tacos A La Carte - $6: Single taco with choice of protein. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ribeye Tacos - $20: Two prime ribeye tacos, pico de gallo, avocado, and queso fresco. Served with beans and greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Steak Polvos - $65: 12 ounce ribeye steak sautéed with pico de gallo. Served with an enchilada. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $25: Chicken breast sautéed with pico de gallo. Served with guacamole and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone
- Puerco Adobado - $27: Lean pork fillet marinated in secret sauce, grilled with fresh pineapple slices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pollo Huasteco - $28: Chicken breast sautéed with onions and achiote sauce. Served on a banana leaf. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Puntas de Filete - $25: Chicken or beef fajita sautéed in mushrooms, corn, chipotle sauce, and Monterrey jack cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Torta Al Gusto - $18: Bread with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mayonnaise and choice of protein. Served with fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicharrón Plate - $18: Pork skin fried in Polvo’s sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Carne Guisada - $23: Slow cooked beef tips in thick red gravy, topped with pico de gallo and cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Guisada De Puerco - $23: Pork loin cubes cooked in green sauce, topped with Monterrey jack cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Flautas - $20: Three fried corn tortillas filled with choice of protein. Topped with guacamole, sour cream, cabbage, and queso fresco. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fajitas - $28: Grilled with onions and poblanos. One choice of protein. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Combo Fajitas - $30: Grilled with onions and poblanos. Two choices of protein. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Fajitas Al Guajillo - $32: Cooked in sun-dried peppers, pecans, raisins, peanuts, grilled onions, and poblano peppers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Cerveza Fajita - $33: Tender beef sautéed in onions, poblano peppers, jalapeños, cactus, and beef sausage. Marinated in beer. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Enchiladas de la Casa - $19: Two enchiladas with guajillo sauce, choice of protein, cabbage, jalapeños, and avocado. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Enchiladas Exoticas - $20: Two enchiladas filled with two proteins and two sauces. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chile Relleno Original - $21: Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, vegetables, and choice of protein. Topped with red sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tres Leches - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flan - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Key Lime Pie - $9
- Caramel Melt - $10: Caramel infused cake topped with ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Churros - $10: Served with ice cream and chocolate drizzle. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- House Margarita - $10: Traditional house margarita, frozen or on the rocks.
- Flavorita - $11: House margarita with choice of fruit flavor.
- Mezcal Mule - $16: Mezcal, agave, lime, jalapeños, pepino, ginger beer.
- Iced Tea - $3.25
- Coca Cola - $3.5
- Horchata - $4.5: Traditional rice milk beverage.
- Regular Coffee - $3