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Enchiladas Y Mas reopens on West Anderson Lane
Enchiladas Y Mas reopened Aug. 18. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Enchiladas Y Mas opened Aug. 18 at 1911 W. Anderson Lane, Austin. New owners Eva and Carmen Hernandez, who bought the restaurant from original owners and family members Robert and Mary Martinez, announced the restaurant will be offering margaritas to go. The dining room is open with 12 tables to adhere to social distancing measures. The restaurant had been closed since March. 512-467-7100. www.facebook.com/enchiladasymasaustin
By Jack Flagler
Jack is the editor of Community Impact Newspaper's Central Austin and Southwest Austin editions. He began his career as a sports reporter in Massachusetts and North Carolina before moving to Austin in 2018. He grew up in Maine and graduated from Boston University, but prefers tacos al pastor to lobster rolls. You can get in touch at jflagler@communityimpact.com
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