I love this place. Polo Pirata is my fav. and the warm tangy salsa they serve is to die for. I love the street corn as well.

Awesome awesome awesome! Service is good but the food is beyond great. Angus beef for their sandwiches. I'm coming back today for my tenth time and can't believe I haven't left review before but argelio and the crew went above and beyond for excellent service today read more

This place is tucked away in strip mall mediocrity, so it's easy to miss. I avoid WalMart like the plague on society that it is, so it's a miracle I even found this place. The tacos are delicious! I've only had the pollo hybrid because once I find something i like, I stick with it. Their tortillas are just to die for, thin goodness. The salsa, is warm and I actually don't know how to describe it, but I love it. It's more expensive than getting two tacos at a taqueria, so I have had to adjust to sticker shock, but I have been several times so it must not be that off putting. Their guac is good, as is the queso. If you're over there and don't want to wait in a dumb line for Hopdoddy or have a real sit down meal at Cover 3, this is a really great option. read more

I did not care for this one bit. I was really excited after reading all of the reviews and I ended up spiting out most of the $25 I spent. It looked and smelled amaizing just something i hated about it. There was a line so I may be alone on this. We ordered one of everything on the menu and my boyfriend is currently out picking up taco cabana. icky no thank you. The interior also needed something like a design on the floor or colored flowers something. 5 stars for friendly staff. read more

I want to start with the good stuff: - The tortillas are delicious. Somehow they are thin yet flavorful, quite different from most taco places in town. - The guacamole is average good. I enjoyed it. - Beef Hybrid taco was my favorite and I would probably have it again. - I loved the art on the wall. See the picture below or don't look and get surprised. - the staff is very friendly, they speak Spanish and got our food ready in minutes. - No coffee. I know they are not a breakfast place, but it would have been a nice touch for brunchers like myself. - Too much chips. Probably my fault for ordering guacamole and not mentioning no extra chips are needed. Apparently all servings of tacos come with salsa and pile of chips on a side. - Speaking of salsa, not impressive. - We also asked for 2 waters and those had very strong and strange taste. Maybe just that day the filter was broken, but I could not drink it at all. One last thing, we were trying to order 2 different Hybrid tacos (beef and chicken) but got both beefs. Overall it's an ok place, nothing fancy but clean and casual. In many other places it would probably be a great spot, but in Austin we are spoiled but top notch taquerias. read more

Dos Batos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tacos were gross. Poor flavor, burned and salsas sucked. I got two pastor and one shrimp. All tasted bad.

Wow - I love this taco place! I ordered the hybrid tacos, and they tasted amazing! Steak were extremely juicy and tender. The melted cheese went really well with the steak and bell peppers. I really like how they made the tortillas semi-crunchy. Tortillas were slightly crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. As for the salad, it was just okay. It is pretty expensive for some tacos, but I would say it's definitely worth your money! read more

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The staff ( especially Nathali) are fantastic. The food is always delicious and on point! Excellent service. I highly recommend the hybrid on corn! read more

Well cook steak/chicken and fresh ingredients. The cheese in the taco makes it so good. Only 1 minus is that is over 5/6$ per taco. So it gets a bit pricy for 3/4 tacos. Still very worth it in my opinion. read more

Everything is awesome but we've always ordered the pirata + chips & queso... I did try the brisket the last time and will always be ordering it from now on as well so good read more

Natalie invited us in to try her restaurant out in our trip to Austin this week. We came in on our last day in town and we ordered the brisket tacos and kids combo. Omg this was the best tacos I've had in a long time! I recommend this place to anyone wanting wood fired tacos and a nice michelada ! Yummy Thanks Natalie for treating us to a great meal! read more

I've been a patron since they've opened, and the quality hasn't changed. This is my favorite taco place in Austin. Everyone I bring here loves it. My favorites are the Pirata (both chicken and steak), the Mexican corn, and the seasonal Chicken Soup is amazing. The dining area is kept very clean and sanitary which is an added plus when dining here. read more

Big tacos, I like the crispness of the tortilla. I'm not usually a fan of flour tortillas, but these were good. Two of the tacos I ordered because it had avocado in it, but it was really skimpy so that was a disappointment. I came here because I was craving tacos. I was full from the quantity of food, but I don't think I was fully satiated. Wish I could've actually tasted the fish and not just the dripping wet seasoning. read more

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It's good, but a bit overpriced for what it is. It's a bougiey torta. The portions are generous and it is good quality, but you can go to a more authentic Mexican restaurant and pay less. I will say that when they say "avocado" it wasn't the usual Austin smashed avocado/pseudo-guacamole. The food was fresh and bun nicely toasted. The pineapple cucumber drink was good. You only get one refill if you opt for it. Service was professional. I did have to wait for a minute when cashier went to the back and the cooks just stared at me. It wasn't a bad experience, but it's definitely the same hipsters who like Torchy's that would enjoy this place. read more

The shrimp and fish are frozen crap. It's an absolute joke for $6 tacos to have 4 small low quality frozen shrimp. The tortilla was barley warm, the aoili was Mayo with some stuff mixed in. I bought a small queso, 1 shrimp taco and a fountain drink. $13.24 plus tip. Not cool. read more

I'm really surprised at some of these low reviews. I thought this place was fantastic. Initially, I was skeptical, because it's around $4-5 for each taco. Whaaat? I went into this thinking they were some regular ol' tacos, but they are not. These tacos are a bit larger, so 2 of them filled me up well. They include some chips too! Highly recommend the Hybrid and Pollo Hybrid. You definitely taste the woodfired taste in the meats and vegetables. I absolutely enjoyed it. No need to douse these tacos in any kind of sauces because it is delicious as they are. read more

Definitely such a great taco place. I have taken my friends to this place to get the brisket taco many times. We always get the best service when we are there as well. Nothing bad to say. read more

I've always avoided this place because it looks so chain-y from the outside but I finally went and was pleasantly surprised. They serve up great tacos on homemade flour tortillas. As the other reviewers all agree, the chicken is good but the steak is better. The meats are both woodfired to perfection and paired with creamy avocado and soft melted cheese that makes the tortilla just slightly crispy on the outside. Grab a cup of Mexican corn to share, it's creamy with a nice kick. The place is counter service and they have self-serve water so bring your water bottle! read more

Dos Batos - Salad with steak and avocado. - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Who knew that deep in the heart of Walmart-ville there existed a little Michelada heaven? Where have you been all my life? Their tacos are still delectable and they've added some new things to the menu. It's still cheap and that damn weird samurai is still on the wall. But my sole purpose for this trip was the Michelada. You know I love me some micheladas and it's a dollar to make your beer Michelada-ized. When it arrived, it was spicy goodness with a chile rim. They're cooking up some magic back there in addition to the tacos. I'm going to have to go all secret agent man on them and figure out the special ingredient. One of my favorite Micheladas in Austin! read more

Dos Batos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dos Batos, I love your wood fired hybrid steak/vegie tacos served up fresh on house made flour or corn tortillas, and they keep me coming back for more. There is nothing fancy about this place, it is simply a taco joint serving up some fresh made food in a clean and comfortable setting. You go up to the counter to order, and you are given a number to take to a table and wait. I have tried a variety of things here, but what keeps me coming back are the wood fired tacos. The guacamole while served fresh with nice chunks of avocado, is missing something, and I have had better elsewhere in Austin. The charro beans, were too soupy, and lacked flavor. I prefer the wood fired steak vs. the chicken. They slightly fire the tacos after filling them, which melts the cheese nicely, and slightly hardens the tortilla (giving it a nice quesadilla like affect). The price is about the same per taco as Torchys. For dinner two tacos fills me up, they serve a couple of chips with some of their house made salsa with your order. The house made salsa is tasty, it tastes like it was made from sundried tomatoes and as a nice zesty flavor. The corn tortillas are some of the best I have had, and don't fall apart. Up next to try is the salad. read more

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Never mind the fact that this place is in a strip mall. This is an absolutely first rate regional Mexican establishment. The owners are from Monterey, and what you are getting is wood fired Norteno cooking. There is a limited menu but it is all good stuff. Tacos, and tortas with about five choices for each (beef, chicken vegan etc) When they say your stuff comes right off the wood fire, they aren't kidding. The roll on my torta was so hot from the fresh cooked meat, I could only pick the sandwich up with a napkin to protect my hands from the heat. The meats are great, the bread is great. A very very special shout out to the warm house salsa. This is one of the best salsas in Austin, bar none. I am not sure about their exact trick, but I think there is a ton of finely ground cooked carrot in the salsa. The carrot gives great color, great body, and it is totally cooked down to give a natural vegetable sweetness. Add tomatoes, chilis and spices and you have salsa for the gods. But the sandwiches and fillings are pretty fine too. Huge thumbs up. read more

Outstanding! I love the tacos. The beef is tender and full of flavor, the chicken is juicy and had great spices, the veggies are grilled to perfection and the charro beans are to die for. The tortillas have that homemade abuela's house tortilla. The cheese is melty and wonderful. Their pineapple cucumber drink is unique and refreshing. Their salsa should be available in bulk! It is amazing. The two down falls of this place are the chips could be better and the price is pretty high for a lunch spot if you're wanting more than one taco. Two tacos with beans and a drink was about $14. Overall the flavor of their wood smoked meats will leave you wanting more. This place really is a little hidden gem. read more

I just got swindled into handing over $24 to two gangsters aka Dos Batos. I wanted to make this my new favorite taco shop, but the quality, portions, and pricing really put a bad taste in my mouth. Let's break it down: $8.50 Two Tacos (average size, no "woodfire" taste as claimed, but tasty) $8.50 One Torta (good size, was tasty, would consider this worth the price) $2.50 6oz cup of Elote (runny cream not thick as hoped, tasted like watered down mayo with corn) $2.50 small soda $2.50 Two empanadas (crust was flavorless, overcooked to burnt brown, VERY dry, not enough filling at all probably collateral damage of overcooking) So I'm not sure what all the craze is for this place. Let's be realistic here, this is not a Manuel's where the service, quality of food and ambiance is close to upscale fine dining experience and Manuel's includes sides with the tacos rather than a charge of an additional $2.50 as Dos Batos clearly states on their menu wall. So why is a semi-fast food restaurant comparable to Torchy's charging their patrons as if they are upscale fine dining? Their name lives up to what seems to be their business model "Two Gangsters". By the way, the online menu has different pricing than what I got charged, see the pic of my receipt. I find the food a bit lackluster and it seems to be over priced IMO; I shouldn't be charged $4.25 for an average taco, wood fired or not with no sides. The torta saved this review from getting a one star review. Needless to say, I won't be returning to check out the rest of the menu. I will be avoiding this place and returning to my favorite shop, Taco More where I can get a quality taco for $2. Oh, and a torta at Taco More is only $4.75. Good luck yelpers. read more

ERMAGERD! These tacos were on target. I do not know what's taken me so long to eat here. I always seemed to forget its existence. Thankfully, they have been on my mind since I tried one of their pirata tacos at The Golden Age party. Fiance and I were running around all day. Dinner time rolled around when he suggested tacos and I requested queso. Then I remembered the glorious queso fountain at the party. I demanded we try Dos Batos. I'm so glad we did. It smelled amazing when we walked in. We ordered a full queso and 2 tacos a piece. That queso was amazing. It was perfectly melty with the right amount of spices and smoky flavor. The pirata tacos were simple and flavorful. The chicken pirata taco was like a flavor pinata in my mouth. These were some of the best tacos I've had in town. They made me miss the RGV. read more

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Finally decided to give Dos Batos Tacos a shot last week and it was definitely a mixed bag of feels...but mostly good ones. Walked in and the place was jumping with customers, the rich smell of wood fired goodness in the air. Lots of people were in there enjoying lunch time noms, so I was anxious to test it out myself. Their menu is very simple n basic, but man o man are they a bit on the pricey side. I ordered 2 beef tacos and chips n salsa for 2. No drinks..just water. Came out to around $20. The taste was great! Fresh tacos, good tasting meats and fresh tortillas.. on par with any good taqueria or taco shop in the hood. And this is what my brain had trouble processing. For food this good in the hood, you'd pay half the price. And then it hit me.. just like PhoNatic you pay a premium price for the location and convenience. This is a very busy shopping center with lots of prime real estate around so obviously the pricing is going to be a bit higher. They also use angus beef as well, if that matters to you. It's good food. Pricey, but very good. If you absolutely must have tacos and don't wanna venture off into the hood for cheaper pricing this place will do just fine. read more

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They just celebrated their 1 year anniversary and I can't believe I haven't eaten there since it's less than a mile away from my office. I ordered To-Go and only waited about 8 minutes for my food. I got the Hybrid tacos: angus top sirloin w/ portobello mushrooms, red onions, bell pepper, avocado & cheese inside a fresh tortilla. The "JR" tacos are $3.95 which are already relatively large compared to what I normally see. I will definitely be going back! Menu: http://www.dosbatos.com/data_files/menu.pdf read more

Dos Batos - Hybrid Jr Taco... yummy! - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm pushing a 3* only because I did not try the tacos. I had the Caldo de pollo which was fair. seems like it was made by a college student who used canned chicken and minimal veggies. don't order the soup. I might make another trip to order the tacos. Friendly staff though. needs better ventilation, left smelling like a brisket. read more

I'm from Monterrey so I can speak with some authority: The tacos are good. The meat is good. The main problem is that for sides you only get dry chips and a tiny thing of so-so salsa. If they had better sides and a good salsa bar, it would be much better. --- UPDATE APRIL 13, 2013: They've added a salsa bar that also has pico de gallo, cilantro, onion... what a difference this can make in your tacos! read more

Delicious food, all day, every day ! Wood fired meat is hard to find, so don't look any further than this place. Steak, chicken or fish on your choice of a taco, salad or torta ! Vegetarian options are also available, if that's your jam. Big lunch crowd, so I suggest you get there around 11:30 or so to get a table. Prices are good for the quality of the food. Check it out, you won't be disappointed read more

Dos Batos - Did Batos entrance - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have always wanted to try this place. I am a big fan of tacos. I love the simplicity of their menu and the fact that everything is fresh. The place was fairly empty and my order was quickly taken. I loved the decor. It was big and bright. I had to laugh at the Cheech and Chong dolls they had on the walls. I did get my food rather fast. I only opted for 1 taco. For $7, it did come with chips and a drink. Their salsa was a tad bit lack luster. I did opt for their green sauce, which they did label as "hot". That salsa had a tad too much heat. The tortilla was homemade, which is a plus. They also used real cheese, which is alway a bit plus in my book. There is a ton of wood in restaurant and I was expecting more of a "smokey" flavor in my taco The meat was rather bland and slightly on the dry side. I expected it to be a little more rare and juicy. I will agree the guacamole was just average, but what do you expect from avocado slices? Overall, I really enjoyed this place and would go back. read more

Great sirloin tacos! The smokiness in the air grabs your attention when you first walk in. Even with a small line the service is fast and courteous. I always get the pirata combo: a toasted tortilla with cheese angus beef & avocado, charro beans, chips and a warm salsa dip to boot! read more

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Fire grilled tacos... amazing. I love the honesty of this resturant... don't come here expecting your everyday taco... come here expecting Monterrey Street food ... They have a small menu and thats all they need. I had the pirata taco, the vegetarian taco, the June special and a side of beans washed down with a Mexican coke... yummmy... I will make the trek from S. Austin back to N. Austin just for a taco! read more

Dos Batos - Woodfired tacos!! - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Now that the WalMart construction is done, it's much easier to get to this location. I've been back at least a dozen times and now my regular selections are as follows: 1) If I'm feeling meaty: Torta + pirate soup. It's creamy, meaty, buttery... and in my photo. 2) Not-so-meaty: Ostin + awesome corn side dish (often split, too - very rich). 3) If I'm with someone: split the dessert. It's different every month, and in November it's a fruit jam quesadilla. Quite good! This restaurant is still clean, still ridiculously polite and still enjoying full houses at lunch for good reason! read more

Dos Batos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

The real deal in Mexican Tacos Northern Style (Sonora Style) , just like in Mexico (lived there over 20 years) the meat is grilled over real wood and no gringo style marinade added. I've been in constant search all over Austin for the real stuff till now, I tried dozens of taco trailers and several restaurants too and this is the most amazing Carne Asada taco I've ever had in the States. I wonder why it took so long?, its so easy to achieve; wood or carbon grill, thin cut meat with no mumbo jumbo marinades on the meat and that's it. The Only downside is the salsa tastes like ketchup but I'll forgive them since the carne is superb. Ohh and the Zapata Mural is just awesome!!! read more

Dos Batos - Real carne asada! - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Another taco joint....no big deal...well this is a big deal. Wood Fired Tacos, Amazing!! The tacos were super fresh, hot and stuffed to the brim with the most wonderful tender meat and yummy cheese. Keeping it honest I wasn't that impressed with their carnitas, I thought it was a little bland, but maybe I just suck and have poor taste! Its a little expensive than your average taco place, but its not your average taco place. You can tell they use quality product and take pride in prouducing something delicious! PS - I would love for them to offer a milder salsa. I am a wimp and can't take the heat, put still want to dip my chips in something...LOL! read more

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Be aware that this place may take your money and not give you all the food you ordered. We ordered tacos, one trio with chips, one queso with chips. Get to the restaurant for pick-up, and they give us the tacos, and the trio with chips. They don't give us the separate queso and chips. Go through multiple requests for the queso and chips, show them the receipt multiple times where we paid for it. They don't seem to understand that we ordered both the trio and chips and the queso and chips. Finally ask that we get refunded for the queso and chips. They don't do that either. Won't be going back. Have patronized them since they opened. Sad and pathetic customer service tonight. read more

Have had the Torta (pork sandwich) twice now and am a big fan. Delicious. My lunch buddy had the monthly special taco (mole beef) and enjoyed it a lot. Decor is minimal yet fun. They focus on their food and great customer service. Totally worth a shot. read more

I only came here once because when I did I ordered lunch and it wound up being only one big taco for about $8 and the taco was only OK. The tortilla was thick and folded in half over the filling almost more like a gyro or roti than a taco. The meat was a bit under-seasoned and it could have used many more toppings. As I say, the experience was meh enough that I never made it back. Maybe I totally missed something. read more

For several years I've been eating at Dos Batos. I am always pleased and in fact it has become a family favorite. Whenever I need comfort food and something to remind me of home I think of Dos Batos. I'm writing this review to give a special shout out to the crew working today and through the pandemic. Every single time I visit, the employees have a smile and a pleasant disposition. The cooks in the back look up and give you a smile and a nod even though it is super hot. I appreciate your efforts and being open during these times. Cuídense y gracias. read more

Ambience - big open dining room that feels kind of empty. There are several white tables and chairs and the main colors is white. The menu is a beautiful chalk mural that spans an entire way. On the back end of the lobby is a giant painting of a samurai and a bandit. Not sure the reasoning of those two but maybe it's a fusion thing. The bottoms of the walls have wooden logs that support the wood fired claim to fame. Menu - menu is actually pretty small. That's not necessarily a bad thing thou. There is 5 tacos and 5 tostadas, a few salads and then a small variety of sides and whatnot. Their claim to fame is wood fired meats. Nice take for a taco joint. However there is basically only 3 choices for you to choose. Either beef, chicken or veggie taco. They do have 2 other tacos that they call a "fusion" but it is just adding the veggie taco to either the chicken or beef taco. Come on guys, that's not fusion, that's just putting veggies on a Taco. Anyways, the only thing that comes in the meat tacos is the meat, cheese and a small slice of avocado. Seriously? Where is the cilantro, lime, lettuce, tomatoes or onion? But I guess alot of guests dont like veggies so that may be the reasoning of only having meat and cheese. And if someone wants veggies then get a fake fusion. Anyways, menu is kind of strange and a little disheartening especially since this place is expensive as f@$% for a taco joint. Each taco is almost $6. Damn money sunny. Service - service here was so so. The lady that helped me and brought me my food was pretty nice and had a good attitude. She seemed friendly and was pretty genuine. However, as soon as I walked in there was a kid in the kitchen that looked at me and gave the whole "ugh wtf are you coming in" I know that look all to well being in the industry for that last 15 years. After he gave the look he turned around and had his back to me as I approached the counter. I understand that he was a cook and doesnt run the POS system but come on man. How hard is it to say Hi or we will be right with you. During my stay there I watched him and you could clearly tell he did not want to be there. So the service was opposite sides of the scale, my advice is that when you have an open kitchen like that, to make sure everyone knows how to use proper body language. Food - so I got the chicken and beef taco and made it a "combo" with beans and drink. After getting my food and looking down to see a paltry amount of meat and avocado, I was wondering where the rest was. After reviewing the menu again is when I found out that if you veggies or something besides just meat and cheese you need to get a fusion taco. Ugh that is lame. But I'm sure there is a reason they do that. My tacos also came also came with a few chips and salsa. I try the salsa first and my oh my this was a huge disrespect to the culture. If you sport being a taco joint then you better have some decent salsa. The salsa had zero flavor or spices to it. All it tasted like was watery tomato soup. Wow....good job, you somehow messed up one of the major food groups of Texas. Salsa is super easy to make. Here not so much, open can of tomato soup, add water, mix and serve. Yikes. Ok so now for the tacos. The amount of meat I got was pitiful considering how much I paid. The only good part of the tacos was the actual meats. They did have a really nice smoked flavor to them. So the meats were actually really good but unfortunately I didn't get to taste much of it. The amount of cheese they put completely overwhelmed everything else in the taco. I actually didnt even finish my 2nd taco because halfway thru i could taste was tortilla and cheese. The tortilla is of average size but the amount of stuff they put in the taco is very sad. So between the fake salsa and the chewy cheese tacos, I left unimpressed and let down. There are far to many taco joints to settle for this. Overall - the biggest let down or problem is that for high price I paid was not equal to the quality of what I got. $6 for a taco is expensive and then for it barely have any meat, overwhelming amount of cheese and very small slice of avocado? Come on, you can do better than that. I guess maybe I ordered wrong or something because they have been around for almost 8 years. But I dont see the appeal and honestly felt like I got ripped off. My meal was $15!!!!! And nothing about the food was even ok, aside from the meat, but I couldn't taste much of that due to the cheese. So my recommendation is ...... well.... just dont, just dont do it. There are too many taco joints to settle for a halfa$$ product at this price point. The only reason I am giving 2 stars is because the wood fired meats were good and has potential to be something great. But right now its lacking read more

Dos Batos - Chicken and Beef tacos with watery tomato soup or as they call it.... "salsa" - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas