Austin Taco Project

My first night in Austin I knew I had to find some good tacos and Taqueria De Diez certainly…read moredelivered. This place is clearly loved by locals. As I was leaving my hotel I bumped into some coworkers outside and mentioned I was heading here for dinner. A person passing by overheard me and stopped to rave about how they're the best tacos you can get in Texas. The speakeasy feel was awesome and relatively easy to find despite this being my first visit to Austin. I had the carne asada tacos and they were delicious. I also ordered a side of chips and salsa but my weak tastebuds embarassingly couldn't handle the spice. Seating was limited but I was carrying out anyways. Will definitely return when I'm back in Austin!

Who would've thought that a taqueria tucked away in an unassuming alley would have some of the best…read moretacos in Austin? The first thing you'll see when entering is a bar. Go through another door, and you'll find a small dining area and a hallway with a sign showing you where to order. After you place your order, they'll give you a ticket. Be sure to hand the ticket to one of the cooks; otherwise you won't get your food. We got the carne asada tacos, adobada (pastor) taco, and carne asada volcan. Everything was seriously delicious, rich, and flavorful. The meat was juicy and tender, and they were very generous with the portions. If all the seats inside are taken inside the restaurant, you can dine in the bar area or outside in the alley. This taco speakeasy spot is so good, we came back the next day with our friends. We will definitely be back in the future!

Go between the alley

Adobada (Pastor) Volcan and Carne Asada Taco

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The outside of the building in an alley.

Las Trancas

4.6(620 reviews)

0.5 mi•East Austin

I really liked this place. The tacos were very tasty and felt like real street tacos. The meat had…read morea lot of flavor and everything tasted fresh. I ordered 3 tacos al Pastor! The girl who took my order was nice. The service was also fast, which I liked. They have many options on the menu like tacos, tortas and burritos, plus different drinks to choose from. I also enjoyed how the food was presented. The place is good, it's a food truck and has plenty of seating areas. Overall, a great spot if you want good, simple and authentic tacos.

Solid food truck that is a solid 3.9…read more Not everything on the menu is amazing, but i'd gladly come back to it. Got a big mix of 5 different tacos, some were better executed than others.

Ambiance

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Veracruz All Natural

4.4(1.2k reviews)

1.5 mi•East Austin

This place was en fuego! My wife and I loved it so much, we came back two days in a row…read more First things first - be ready for a long line. Pro tip: head straight to the bar in the back to order. Not only do you skip the wait, but you also get an awesome view of the infinity pool while you eat. If you're only ordering one thing, make it the migas originales (you can add a protein if you want). The corn tortillas are made in-house, and the flour ones are locally sourced - both are legit. The taco itself? Fluffy scrambled eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, avocado, and tortilla chips that hit that perfect middle ground between crispy and soft. You still get a little crunch in every bite. It's basically a fiesta (party) in your mouth. See what I did there? Fair warning: parking is rough. Street spots are nearly impossible, so save yourself the headache and grab a nearby garage (around $7/hour). All in all, totally worth the effort.

Wow, wow, wow. I…read moredidn't want to leave. Duck confit was, like, best thing ever. The breakfast taco was a little blah, but then I'm not a huge fan of those things in general. The house made tortillas were truly extraordinary. Fun atmosphere. Exceedingly friendly staff.

0.4 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown

Ofrenda

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Smoothie and juice truck

Velvet Taco

4.5(809 reviews)

Fast and Friendly Service Easy and Accessible Location…read more Lupe thanks for welcoming me in with such a warm smile

Really cool fusion taco with Indian flavors. Also ambiance is energetic. Would recommend to others…read morefor fusion cuisine

Velvet Taco 8

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Buffalo chicken taco and beef brisket taco

Cuantos Tacos

4.7(443 reviews)

0.8 mi•East Austin

5 Stars - So Good, Worth the Hype…read more We finally tried Cuantos Tacos and wow... it absolutely lived up to the hype. Food: The tacos were incredible--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can taste the quality right away. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and the tortillas tasted fresh and authentic. We tried a few different tacos and honestly didn't have a single miss. Simple menu, but done really, really well. Service: Service was friendly and efficient. Even with a line, things moved quickly and the staff were welcoming and patient. You can tell they know what they're doing and take pride in the food. Ambiance: It has that fun Austin food-truck vibe--casual, lively, and a little busy, but in a good way. It feels like one of those places locals love and keep coming back to. Overall: Easy five stars. Amazing tacos, great service, and a cool atmosphere. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to again and again.

This will be the best taco you've ever had & you will crave it and dream about it (at least we do)…read more It appears to be BYOB, I wish there was some music playing. It's always busy, usually super clean & the guys are very friendly! We LOVE THE TACOS! The Beans are amazing too. And the sauces with the tacos are this place is just amazing.

Food Truck and Menu

Close up of the Brisket Tacos

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Tacos

OneTaco

4.3(148 reviews)

0.2 mi•Downtown

Absolutely love this spot! Tacos are always on point, staff is super friendly and the price is…read moreamazing. Their breakfast tacos are a solid choice too.

The tacos are delicious here. Idk why they named it OneTaco, because I could have had a few more,…read moreif I wasn't on an actual food tour! Our walking food tour took us here as one of the many stops. We had the, "Gringa", which hilariously was named after a couple white girls who asked for flour tortillas for their tacos. At least that was the story I was told. They had a self serve sauce/salsa bar marked with different spice levels but honestly nothing was actually too spicy lol. Then again I'm one that can handle actual spicy Asian food iykyk

Margarita!

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Signage

Veracruz All Natural

4.1(576 reviews)

0.4 mi

Tried 3 tacos and the green juice. All tacos were yummy but the Barbacoa was the all-star. I would…read moreorder three of them next time. The green juice was good, but a bit chunky. You order at the front and seat yourself. They call your order by name. I would definitely come back!

Awesome breakfast tacos! They have so many options and you can mix and match. My partner also got…read morethe breakfast torta which was massive and messy but really good. My favorite breakfast taco was the migas because of the crunch from the fried corn tortillas. Note don't have coffee here but they do have some in the hotel next door!

Interior part of the hotel

Migas tacos

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Shrimp Macha Taco

Las Perlas

4.5(135 reviews)

0.2 mi•Downtown

This is such a fun casual spot to get the night started. The bartenders here have the best vibe and…read morewe loved the back patio!

Solid taco spot / bar!!!…read more Was visiting Austin Downtown with some coworkers and we were craving Mexican food, but also wanted to get a drink. This place had the best of both worlds!! I had the guava margarita - refreshing and yum - as well as the quesadilla (brisket) and chicken taco. Both were devoured. delicious. no notes. I would say the only thing that is keeping my rating in the 4.5 range is the smaller menu, some things were sold out, and got a little bad vibe from one of the workers when picking up my food. Other than that, food was solid. Outdoor area was nice. Would come back again!

0.7 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown

Behind the bar

Queso - Guava Marg - Chips & Salsa - Chicken Quesadilla

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Paloma

Torchy's Tacos

4.0(468 reviews)

Curbside pickup during COVID-19

Ordered to-go breakfast tacos (Migas & Wrangler). Both were flavorful and filling! Especially…read moreenjoyed the crispy tortillas inside the Migas.

Stellar ambiance and those orange neon bulbs bring a great atmosphere for a downtown taco place but…read morethe place was so affordable. They charge only $5 for a taco and they have a level of spiceness. They also have a bar inside. You need to order at the counter and they serve at the table. My order: Fried Avocadao The taco was not tiny and it was filling. I have never tried a fried avocado so it was exciting and turned out to be nice along with bean and cheese!

2.1 mi•Oltorf/East Riverside

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Pueblo Viejo

4.4(670 reviews)

Tucked away in a building across from Popeye's, this charming little restaurant doesn't have a wide…read morevariety to choose from--but what they offer is pretty special and definitely worth a visit. I ordered 2 steak tacos and horchata, both very delicious. The horchata is milky and sweet but not crazy sweet, and topped off with cinnamon. The steak tacos came out pretty hot, fresh from the grill. I got them on corn tortillas and I'm glad I did: idk if they make them in house but somebody in some house is making these because they definitely aren't store bought, and if they are I want to know where! I tried the orange habanero and creamy serrano salsas. The habanero was spicy off the bat, while the serrano had more of a lingering burn. Both paired well with the steak. They have a little bar, too, though I did not imbibe this time. Seems like they have a decent selection of agave spirits, and even Campari behind the bar (iykyk). Give them a shot, and thank the ladies in the kitchen.

I personally don't eat breakfast tacos usually, but the breakfast tacos here are delicious. Out on…read morea whim, happen to drive by and saw this place. Decided to come in and the cashier greeted us and was really nice and patient because of questions with the menu. The Taco Bueno is what I had ordered and requested no potato. Sat down and after a few seconds, chips & salsa was delivered. Then after a few minutes, the food came. Quick service for sure and the food, AMAZING. Anyone reading this, try this place out and if u like it, come back! Cuz we are for sure =D