This is a hidden gem that I've been to 3 times in the past month because of how consistent they are in flavor/quality and overall customer experience. I am thankful to have some Austin friends that originate from the El Paso area to give me the rec on this spot, because it's quickly becoming one of my favorite spots in town! The Drowned El Paso style Beef Tacos are fantastic, as is the Chile Relleno burrito. Stiff drinks, quick and friendly service and an easy situation to bring my kids and their friends...ALL great reasons to check this place out! I now need to find the will power to try something different on the menu. Y'all keep it up, you're nailing it! read more

I've had the pleasure of visiting EP thrice. Once with my sister and mom, another by myself. The menu has several versions of huge franks wrapped with bacon, covered by a myriad of choices like chili, cheese, pepper, onions, tomatoes nestled between a solid split (homemade?) perfect bun. The menu includes flavors and fusions of El Paso style fare. Enchiladas, tacos, and uniquely French fried potatoes. The one thing that makes it short of amazing, and maybe unfair considering the carefully crafted fare, is the excessive saltiness. The portions are huge. Enough for two. The aguas frescas ARE homemade. None of that powdered stuff, here. I encourage you to go and support this local restaurant if and when you can. read more

El Perrito - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I take back all the sh*t I've been talking about Mexican food in ATX; finally a restaurant woth some pretty tasty Mexican food that really reminds me of home (not El Paso). Their drowned taquitos are exceptional and truly hella better version than those popular ones on El Paso. Crunchy, drowned in either a spicy green or red sauce or both and loads of cheese - hell yes! Their menudo is spicy and plenty, serve hot to cure your cruda. Their burritos are massive, enough for 2. We had the Menchaca and it had brisket machacado, beans and cheese. All those flavors melded together forming this exquisite and savory filling wrapped in this giant, homemade tortilla. Their micheladas are cold and perfect way to quench your thirst. Still have tried their brunch but dying to. Unfortunately, they only serve brunch the first sunday of every month. Gonna be the first in line next month! read more

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One of my favorite places to go to when in South Austin! ANYTHING on the menu is delicious so you can't go wrong with anything you order! We had the gorditas, asada fries and their famous rolled tacos! We paired it with red beers (micheladas)! The service and vibe is amazing as well! read more

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Tried out El Perrito with my wife and a friend, and honestly, it was a fun and tasty surprise--especially for a hot dog spot inside a Mexican joint. We ordered the loaded fries and loaded nachos to start things off, and both came out looking like total crowd-pleasers. Flavor-wise, they hit the spot--cheesy, spicy, and fully loaded. The only knock for me was that they got soggy pretty quickly, which made them tough to enjoy by the end. Now, onto the hot dogs--which are the real draw here. I went with the Dogstin and so did my buddy, while my wife had the Chuco Chili Dog. All of them had a unique twist--definitely not your standard ballpark dogs. The buns were soft, toppings were creative, and the balance of flavor and heat was solid. Also worth mentioning: this place is super friendly on the wallet. You get a full, flavorful meal without breaking the bank. Service was quick, and the vibe was laid-back--great for a casual bite with friends. Would come back, but maybe skip the fries and nachos unless they find a way to keep them crisp. Still, a cool little spot doing something different, and doing it well. read more

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This is exactly what I've been looking for a way to satisfy my El Paso cravings! The rolled tacos in sauce were absolute perfection, and the crinkle-cut fries were delicious and a very generous amount. The horchata was a sweet, homemade surprise that tied everything together. The restaurant has a cozy, easy setup where you order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table no long waits for a server. The space is kept clean, with great music and a couple of TV screens adding to the place. My only complaint, but is it even a complaint! I just wish they weren't so far south! But every time I'm in the area, this will definitely be a must-stop. read more

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I have tried just about everything on the menu the only thing that I did not care too much for was their enchiladas but the rest of the food is excellent. The owner is always there and always welcome to you in the staff is always very friendly. I highly recommend this place. read more

Great place for some cheap margs and delicious El Paso style food! You order at the bar and your food comes out pretty quickly. They have lots of different fun drink options and great weekday food and drink deals including a taco Tuesday deal on the rolled tacos and tequila shots. The rolled tacos in the salsa and the fries were my favorite! Followed closely by the crispy tacos and flautas. The spicy red salsa that comes with the flautas was perfection. A band called Madisons is playing here every Tuesday in June 2025 and it's a great time! Highly recommend for south Austin peeps and I'd say worth it for a trip down here for the north peeps! read more

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Such a charming place . Get the hot dog !!!! It was our first EP taco and we were not disappointed read more

El Perrito - Menu - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been looking for shredded beef tacos and taquitos since moving here in 2012! They use Anaheim peppers for their relleno! Poblano peppers don't cut it! My new favorite restaurant in Austin! read more

El Perrito - Crispy beef tacos, ordered extra cheese for $1 - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Saw this place come up in my IG feed and immediately knew I had to surprise my significant other with a taste of his hometown comfort food. I rarely ever venture south or to this area of town, but the drive was well worth it. The food was simple, but delicious. Definitely worth the drive and the calories. read more

El Perrito - Chicken Flautas - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tried the menudo here and it was really good--El Paso style, served with bread instead of tortillas. Honestly, some of the best menudo I've had! The place also serves hot dogs, and I'm definitely coming back to try one. Worth the visit. Have a 3 cause it was solid. May go up if it hits next time. read more

El Perrito - Menudo - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is so delicious! I ordered the ELP Tacos and the ELP fries and everything lived up to my expectation! I also ordered the Red Beer (My first time having one) and it was so GOOD! I paired it with the Beer SOL. I normally drink Micheladas and the taste was very comparable. I would recommend this place to anyone especially if you are from EL Paso. The customer service was great! It was my first time here and everyone was welcoming, kind and helpful when I was ordering. I went on a Sunday evening and there was no line the food came out very quickly. I will be going back again especially when I have family come in from Out of Town. read more

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Finally made it in and was not disappointed at all. The smothered tacos were great as were the flautas. The hot dogs were the biggest surprise of the day! They are huge and definitely order one because two of them would feed an army. The shredded beef crispy tacos are on the list for some of the best in Austin. We will be back often. read more

My original review doesn't do this place Justice as they have far more than just tacos ahogados. Be sure to check out their enchiladas, burritos, and rellenos. Can't go wrong read more

My first time eating El Paso style tacos. Tasty and definitely different than any tacos I've ever eaten in Austin. Everything is made fresh and they even make their own taco shells. This establishment grew from a food truck to where they are now in a brick and mortar and it's understandable why it's survived. read more

El Perrito - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tonight I got a West Texas Mexican food fix! The restaurant is in the corner of a strip mall. The vibe is hole in the wall and the food is delicious. I ordered at the counter but I think there's table service too. Here's what we had: Chuco combo #2: They're flautas drowning in red sauce and cheese. You from ELP? They're like Chico's but not exactly. Delicioso! Carne asada tacos: good flavor, topped with an avocado slice. Green Chile on the side with a lime . Perfecto! Gordita- This isn't on the menu. Follow them on IG to find out when they have them. This is top 3 I've ever had in my life! The breading is soft yet crunchy and somewhat sweet. You must try it! I'll be coming back for more. Trust me. read more

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There is a place in El Paso, Texas that this restaurant emulates. I can honestly say they hit the nail on the head with this restaurant. The food and the flavor reminds me of growing up in El Paso. All the entrees I have tried here remind me of home. The prices are good and the staff Is friendly. read more

Customer service was 10/10 We ordered the carne asada nachos . I felt though that I was skimped out on meat and beans, the beans are whole and not smashed like how you would expect on nachos they also have a kick of spice they're 14 dollars and it seems a bit over priced because of how much meat you actually get. 7/10 We also ordered the chili cheese dog. The actual sausage was a bit salty but overall pretty good 7/10 I would recommend you give this place a shot seems like great spot for after a night out of drinking or getting the munchies. read more

Delicious! We had the enchiladas and flautas. Went back two days later and had carne asada fries and more enchiladas. I will eat here every time I am in Austin. read more

The food is delicious. We had breakfast burritos and Palomas- all scrumptious!! Looking forward to trying the hotdogs.

Went to college in Southern New Mexico. A hop, skip and a jump from El Paso. Where I fell in love with Chico's Tacos. After I graduated I haven't been back. Fast forward 22 or so years. I'm at work talking with a coworker who grew up in ELP. He mentioned how much he loved Chico's as well and that here in Austin was a place that was better than Chico's. I said no way. He and I met up a El Perrito. I had the ELP Tacos. Oh. Wow!!! So. Dang. Epic!!! The tacos, sauce and cheese. Yes. Please!!! (Shhhh. Don't judge. I had three orders). My friend was right. Much better and in my backyard. Now they have indoor seating. They're growing. But, hopefully keep it a local secret. My go to for ELP tacos!! Y'all need to go. read more

I grew up in El Paso, and this literally reminds me of Chico's Tacos out there! Absolutely love it. Food is amazing and it's a nice restaurant with friendly staff!! read more

El Perrito - Drowned Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Okay once again the good and the bad! The Good: Food is outstanding and made fresh! Service is great and fast! Place uses materials that can be recycled! Overall good music and vibe! The Bad well nothing that's why I gave 5 Stars. BTW this is their brick and mortar restaurant hidden gem!! read more

El Perrito - A Red Beer - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was a drizzly Sunday afternoon and I had a sudden craving for a hot dog. I didn't feel like driving up to Rainey or downtown, so I did a quick search and found El Perrito wasn't too far south of me, so I took a chance on a spot I'd never been to and won. First of all, this is a trailer in a shopping plaza off of Stassney. You're not to expect the finest hot dog to grace your face. This spot is just no-frills tasty street food. I will say it checks all the boxes for satisfaction, comfort food, and creativity, though, as these aren't your standard toppings. When I walked up, I saw three full picnic tables even an hour or so past the standard lunchtime rush. I brought my dog since it was an outdoor dining situation, but when I ordered my food, the lady taking my order said there were also tables inside if I wanted. Unsure if she saw my small pup from the window, though, so it's best to keep to the outdoor space just in case. I decided to go with the O.G. since it felt like a featured menu item. Can't go wrong with a bacon-wrapped dog with frijoles, grilled onions and chiles, and three kinds of cheese, right? I didn't wait very long before someone brought my order to me at the table. It came with a knife and fork, but I decided to be risky and just consume it hand-held. The bun had a golden toast to add some structural stability to the pyramid of toppings. It was clear it was made to order as it was hot, but not scorching. I'm also glad I came alone as I didn't need to converse with anyone and just focus on savoring this parcel of joy. If you're a true hot dog lover, come give El Perrito ATX a try. It was fun stepping out of the conventional confines of toppings and also supporting a local business. read more

El Perrito - The O.G. - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was amazing ! Service was great ! The menudo reminded me of home ! my wife is from El Paso and she loved the food ! Reminded her of home as well ! Would definitely come back ! read more

I wondered what "El Paso" style was and how it differed from Tex-Mex. I was pleasantly surprised and super happy with my meal. My friend and I came for lunch one day and split an order of the ELP Tacos, Chicken Flautas, Deshebrada Fiesta Nachos, and the Dogstin hot dog. Good lord was that a lot of food... I really liked the flavor and heat level of the ELP tacos. I know some might not enjoy the sauciness of them, but I really liked it. The chicken flautas were nice and crispy with lots of fun toppings like cheese and green sauce. The nachos were a cheesy, hangover killing gut bomb with really nicely cooked meat on top. Finally, I think the Dogstin was my favorite. It is a huge hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with lots of tasty stuff. I would 100% get the hot dog again. Last but not least, we each had a pineapple agua fresca which is made fresh in house. I was honestly upset that I didn't get the large because it was SOOOOO GOOD. I look forward to coming back to El Perrito and trying more things (and drinking more agua fresca). read more

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My coworkers and I decided to check out this place for lunch after my father-in-law recommended it. Wanting to explore something different, I tried it in advance and thought the crew would enjoy a change from our usual lunch spots. I went for their Tuesday special, six rolled tacos with their sauce. Though it may not seem like much, the mita mita combo (half chicken, half beef) was delicious with a delightful level of spiciness. I also indulged in their OG hotdog, which was excellent, though I could only manage half due to the satisfying tacos. The establishment has transitioned from a food truck to an indoor location, which is impressive to witness. Having been to El Paso, TX, I can say this place rivals the famous Chicos Tacos. It's refreshing to see such a unique culinary experience making its mark in central Texas. The staff was friendly and efficient, and we were in and out within 30 minutes. read more

Love this spot! Great tacos and hot dogs authentic to The international cities of El Paso and Juarez. I love the cuisine of Chihuahua. They nail it and proud of them for creating such a friendly brick and mortar! read more

We were disappointed after reading reviews. The crispy tacos were decent but kind of one note. The taquitos were better but everything sort of overpriced for portions. Took a while and odd ambience. read more

El Perrito - Elp Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

El Perrito was everything I needed. Like many of the other folks reviewing this place, I too am from El Paso and this place transports me to home. I got a combo of the brisket tacos and fries. The consommé was the perfect compliment to the verde salsa and grated cheese on top. The fries were the perfect crinkle fries, but you have to eat them quickly because they can get soggy. Everyone in the restaurant was friendly and the service was great. read more

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This place is the bomb. I was teleported back to El Paso. The tacos actually taste better than the ones in El Paso from you know who. The hotdogs were also great. I had the bacon wrap hotdog. Anyone from El Paso will truly enjoy this dining experience. Make sure you bring your green card. Ha ha ha just kidding. read more

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Amazing!!! I have been following EL Perrito for a while and it has never failed me. Awesome place to come get your EL Paso Fix.

Awesome crispy tacos. One of my go to spots in South Austin. The tacos are served with a warm green salsa that is to die for. The shells are crunchy corn and made to order. Super tasty lunch or anytime m. read more

El Perrito - Crispy Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ehhh. I think I'm one and done with this place. It was underwhelming and did not come close to meeting the hype or expectations. In my case, the pictures look better than the experience or the quality of the food. So it was not as good as it looked. On this visit - they were out of chicken, and to be fair to them I think I need to try their chicken. So we got the beef instead, and I must say their beef had a weird taste to it, somewhat of a swine-effect, it did not taste fresh. The sauces looked good but bland and lacked flavor and spice to be honest. The fries were nothing special, so I don't understand what some of these reviews are claiming about how awesome the fries are - they weren't a big deal. If you look at past pictures - they are reducing portions. They put half the cheese on as compared to what they used to do - why? Did cheese prices jump 50%? Oh - the Hot dog was not good. Mine was cold and not worth $10. No way. The bun was stale. It did not taste that good. I get a great quality beef hotdog - bigger BTW - at Costco for $1.50. And here you pay $10 and they put a bunch of stuff on it but it was not good at all. You just don't serve stale product or food that's past it's expiration. They do not list any prices on the menu. That is not good, and that's a red flag. That just means they can change it anytime they want and there is no way to track that. They will raise it whenever and however they want to. I'm wanting to try the chicken, but overall this place was so lackluster I may skip them. If this is El Paso cuisine, then I'm either passing through instead of stopping in for a visit - or - their quality doesn't accurately represent the Real McCoy. FYI - - just by the owner's comments below the review - I think they helped me make my future decision. Instead of taking the feedback and wanting to make it better, they'd rather put the customer down and tell us not come back. LOL! I'm happy to take my business elsewhere - especially to those who deserve and appreciate it. Just pass on these guys, folks. read more

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El perrito has 2 foods identical that come from El Paso Texas. One is Chicos tacos and the other is El Cometa . Both Mexican style tacos to die for. Keep up the good work. Just add more cheddar cheese on the Chicos tacos , lol read more

Damn! I saw this place on Instagram being reviewed by Doug Davidson... drove south to get that OG hot dog... it was good read more

El Perrito - Chili cheese fries - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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El Perrito is a top 5 restaurant for me and family! The hot dogs here are some of the best in the city. All the topping always complement each other well and the hot dog link itself tastes high quality and is full of flavor. The food always comes out pretty fast and the cashier is helpful too. Every time we go there's always a new drink or special menu item for the day so it's nice that there is usually something different for us to try out. read more

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El Paso style Mexican food!!! Friendly staff, great classic El Paso options that reminds me of home. The El Paso/Juarez border area has some unique dishes that may show up on menus by name only. El Perrito has the name, the look and the flavor nailed down for a little bit of home for those of us from the 915 here in Austin. The rolled tacos are an acquired taste, I will absolutely agree with that when bringing friends here, however, the crispy tacos, flautas, gorditas and other dishes are for everybody. Catch menudo on the weekends and some border style burritos on some days. Truck is chill, building with seating should be opening soon. read more

El Perrito - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is a bucket list must! El Paso style drowned tacos were amazing. It's kind of like a salsa broth with thick flautas sunk into the bottom with tons of finely shredded Colby jack cheese and a verde drizzle on top. The crispy corny tortillas hold their crunch from the bottom of the pool. I prefer letting them set for a couple of minutes before eating them and ladle the salsa over the cheese to let it get a little more melty. The thick corn tortillas will soften a little but still are super crunchy and now they've absorbed some the that drinkable salsa. Do it. You know you want to. They also have a/c indoor seating!!! read more

El Perrito - Single is 3 and double is six. Get the double! Delicious! - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas