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July 12, 2010

SAGO :: Modern Mexican


Category: Mexican

4600 W Guadalupe St
Blg B, Ste 5

Austin, TX 78751
(512) 452-0300

I like Sago. It's solid.

Aside from the location being a real convenience for me, I really love their chips and salsa. The salsa is made in-house. They also have a really unique honey-cilantro rice as a standard side with most dishes that I think is great.

I've never tried something I didn't like, and I've had quite a few different things from the robust menu of apps, soups, tacos, enchiladas, and specialty entrees. Ingredients are fresh and interestingly combined.

Last night I had a Taco Salad. That sounds lame just based on the name, but there was nothing typical or road-side Tex-Mex joint about it. This item is a great example of how they earn the "modern" designation in their name. They take the standards and re-work them into something special.

Drinks and drink specials are decent too.

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