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El Primo is, well, PRIMO (cousin, in Spanish, but in this case, top quality). Probably the best breakfast taco I've had in Austin. I ordered two - migas on corn and chorizo on corn and only ate the migas taco, which was absolutely to die for (see photo). I'm saving the other one for my husband. When I got there, I parked in the shopping strip, and there was one person ahead of me. I noticed the QR code to order via Toast Tab and figured I would do that while walking over to Once Over to get a coffee. My food was handed to me piping hot and he offered spicy or mild salsa (I went mild and it was also delish). Cute little food truck with friendly men inside! I will be back over and over!
I stopped at the El Primo food truck this morning. They are super friendly with fast service. It seems like a lot of people go to the coffee shop next-door and then get tacos here. There are also picnic tables outside to eat. My taco was delicious and they did not skimp on the eggs or cheese. Delicious way to start the day. They also have tortas and burritos.
I've been a Burrito Factory loyalist for almost 20 years now, but had never tried El Primo before. Only reason we decided to come here is because Burrito Factory was closed on Thanksgiving week. I had three of their tacos, and they were all pretty good. I enjoyed the lengua the most, and also ordered the pastor and asada tacos as well. Pretty simple with cilantro and onion, good sized portions, and overall excellent value. The only reason I give it a 4-star is that there are tastier tacos out there, and Burrito Factory burritos are far superior imo. The value of these tacos are undeniable, however, in a city where tacos can be up to $10 for a single taco!
El Primo is a small truck in a parking lot, with no designated parking, and 2 small benches to sit in. It's not much to look at, as an establishment, but the food and prices were great, so the rest will have to suffice! We ordered some breakfast tacos, a torta, and a quesadilla. The quesadilla was mid, but the tacos and torta were full of flavor. There's really nothing better than a breakfast taco. The tacos don't have any fluff (no onion, or cilantro on top) so the star for me was the torta, which was creamy and delicious. They offer a variety of protein options - be sure to try the asada and barbacoa, for sure. The service was okay. They are a cash only establishment, but the website doesn't mention that. When we arrived and found out the only option was to place an order online and pay through the app. This was a longer process, with a longer wait time, but better than not having an option at all. The website only allowed you to pick a time 30 minutes out, but the person taking orders was able to speed that up a bit. We didnt see an option for drinks on their menu, so we ended up going into the nearby coffee shop while we waited. TLDR: I'm not rushing back tomorrow, but for a flavorful, quick, inexpensive breakfast taco, there are 1,000 worse choices in austin.
The EXACT type of breakfast tacos I was looking for. I've been to both Torchys and Taco Deli and El Primo blows them out of the water. What I love about these tacos is that the meat is all chopped and mixed in with the egg. I can't stand when they just add eggs and bacon in a taco. What's the fun in that? Also, the chorizo was perfectly seasoned, spicy and mixed in well with the egg. The red salsa is also the perfect spicy addition. So far, these are my favorite breakfast tacos in Austin.
__THE__ place for your ATX taco fix!!! Start with the breakfast tacos and branch out from there. You simply can't go wrong. Open in the am till 3pm. Bring cash, it's cheaper. Outdoor seating, and Once Over Coffee for your coffee fix. Hassle-free parking west of S 1st.
Stumbled upon this place through instagram so decided to come out to try their breakfast tacos. Service was great and the food came out quickly. They have 2 tables to outside the truck to sit. Only downside was parking is a little tricky if the parking lot is full. Bean egg and cheese: 8.5/10, not the biggest fan of beans but the flavor here is amazing. Great vegetarian option Migas: 8/10, simple and delicious. The egg is an omelette with cilantro and tortilla strips cooked into it.
Stopped by on a frigid morning to pick up a few breakfast tacos. I was the only one there and when I ordered, he told me it would be a few minutes. I got two bacon, egg and cheese, one sausage egg and cheese, and one beans and cheese taco. The gentleman quickly prepared my tacos and I was on my way. He asked if I wanted sauce and explained green was not as hot and red was hot. Boy was he right on that! Green had a decent spice to it and it was more than enough for me. I tried the bacon, egg and cheese and liked that the bacon was well cooked and the filling for the taco was generous. I took this to go, though loved the look of the food truck.
The El Primo crew was very nice, and I'll probably try it again if I'm in the neighborhood, but the tacos were hit or miss for me. To be completely up front, I did order them and take them home (about a 12-15 min drive), so they weren't 100% fresh when I ate them. I ordered migas, pastor and barbacoa. The migas, which I was most looking forward too, was my least favorite. The eggs seemed dry & over cooked and there wasn't much flavor, so salsa was required. I've heard things about how stuffed the migas tacos are, but it seemed about average, maybe a bit less less compared to my favorite spots. The barbacoa was good. Basic, but the onion and cilantro is really all you need. It had less flavor than some barbacoa I've had, but it was moist and I think the corn tortillas were good; thin but held up to the moisture. I think I would liked a bit more or the richness that beef fat often provides. The pastor was probably my fav, and they were pretty good. A nice savory/peppery flavor, moist, and nicely complemented by the onion and cilantro. I didn't love the salsa, though if I were to choose, I'd go Verde. It has a more fresh flavor to it, good with meat. The Roja was hot I was warned it was a little too hot for my taste.
Traditional tacos. Simple and tasty. Austin staple, food truck. Run by welcoming smiles and energetic personalities. It's been a long time coming, enjoying these tacos. Ordered one chicken, pastor, and barbacoa, as well as one egg and chorizo breakfast taco. Always say yes to the onion and cilantro. Prepare for finger-licking messiness. What stands out to me most is how juicy and moist the taco meats are. I'm usually one to jump to the sauces, which are also really good, but these meats were good enough and not really needing extra flavor or moistness. Definitely worth the cash-only and limited hrs. Perfect for a Saturday morning. If the weather is not ideal, there is a coffee shop nearby with a good amount of tables, otherwise you're free to enjoy at the picnic table Primo has available for guests.
El Primo is a known staple in Austin for years. I found them through a YouTube video that appeared on my feed and knew I had to check them out. https://youtu.be/0jTHnyobAGU Upon seeing the video, I'm reminded of why taco spots like El Primo are the definition of the American Dream. Hard work + determination + passion = living a prosperous life you can be proud of. Apply that to tacos? Well of course I'm down for that! They are known for their breakfast tacos which are always available and they don't disappoint with the well-seasoned egg mixed with the protein served in that warm tortilla. The egg/chorizo and migas/ham/egg breakfast tacos were some of the best breakfast tacos i've had. Also got a lengua taco which was also succulent as the meat was super tender with that grease dripping from the taco when you're about to devour it. The staff is welcoming and full of grace as you can see with the way they take your order and serve it to you with a smile and warm thank you. This truck continues to be a staple for Austin's taco scene and it doesn't surprise me people rave about it and keep returning. I'm definitely a fan myself and this will be on my eats rotation whenever I'm in the state capital of Texas. Vamos El Primo!
I've been eating here for ten years and there simply aren't better tacos from better people anywhere. If I'm anywhere near Austin I will always stop by and after a 3 year gap it's like I never left, down to my order being remembered. Grab some tacos, buy some red salsa, chat a bit. You won't regret it.
Yum!! Had a tripe, lengua, and el pastor tacos. My daughter has the quesadilla and was very pleased. It's cash only if you are ordering there, you can also order ahead online, but it's slightly more. Would definitely go again. The tripe was crispy, the lengua has a good chew. They gave you salsa on the side. There are a few different tables to sit at for the food truck. I guess Daniel Radcliffe used to live close by and has talked about them and there is a bit of hype and a line on weekends. I went on a Monday at an off time and was happy the line wasn't too bad. The ambiance is a parking lot casual near Hu la hut. :)
Small food truck in front of a convenient store. Cash only. Great tacos. I ordered a pastor taco and a bacon, egg and cheese. Tacos were delicious. Salsas offered were not my favorite compared to others. I would recommend this place if you're in the area. read more
7 years ago
Great breakfast tacos probably the best I've had! I got 2 1 migas 1 chorizo both were ! Definitely coming back when I'm in the area! read more
I know breakfast tacos. (Torchy's be damned) And I've always had a hunch that El Primo was the morning stop I've been waiting for. And it didn't hurt that blonde Bob Dylan gave me an American Spirit while I waited for my food. *sigh - cute hipsters* The location here is PERFECT for morning happiness... Go into Once Over, grab some delicious java and step out here and let Primo make your morning tummy happy with soft, pillowy flour tortillas, perfectly scrambled eggs, crisp, salty bacon and gooey melted cheese. I have a Migas-ham taco, too, screaming at me on my desk right now. Patience, your time will come. When he asks if you want hot or mild salsa, be ready that by hot, he means HOT. In a good way. This salsa is a fabulously spicy salsa roja. Just don't rub your eye after dressing your taco like I did. It hurts so good. I've been making morning taco stops a lot lately in search for my taco soul mate. El Primo, will you marry me? Or at least join me in heavenly union and become my Desayunamor? (Oh, snap, that'd be a good name for a breakfast taco truck! Back off, it's mine.) 2 tacos, $3.50 - price is right, portion is good, breakfast is hot, service is fast and he's really a nice guy. I need look no further. read more
7 years ago
Super yummy! My boyfriend and I were looking for a legit taco truck and El Primo didn't disappoint. We tried both the asada and pastor tacos and they were delicious! read more
12 years ago
This is probably going to be the most entitled review I have ever written and I apologize in advance, but this needs to be said. (Or it probably doesn't, actually, but, hey, you come to this website to read honest reviews, right? Or you don't. Whatever. Skip this one, then.) I fucking hate writing scathing reviews. Hate it. Especially for local businesses that people clearly love. The stats speak for themselves - I've written more 5 star reviews than anything else because I love giving businesses praise. I've given El Primo numerous chances to make me one decent bean and cheese taco. Just one. Just make me one bean and cheese taco like you actually give a shit that I ordered and absolutely want to eat that. I'm not even the one ordering these tacos - my friend orders one for me when he goes to pick up coffee in the mornings. His tacos? Beautiful, tasty looking works of art. My one measly bean and cheese taco? Looks like something the dog puked up, ate, and then shit back out again. It's like the dude just honestly did not even care if the beans made it in the tortilla. Every single time, most of the beans are on the foil and nowhere near the tortilla. The cheese? Always clumped in one spot. Not nicely sprinkled throughout the taco, just one greasy clump of cheese. I know what you're thinking - beans are messy and they just seep out of the taco. I'd usually agree with you, but I've eaten more than my fair share of bean and cheese tacos from a multitude of places. I understand and am totally cool with bean seepage. This is not just a little bit of bean seepage. This is a total lack of caring about my food and whether or not I can eat it. I'd also understand if this only happened once or twice - maybe it was an accident, but he was in a rush and it was easier just to give me a messy taco instead of take the time to make a new one, but this happens every single time. It puts the beans in the tortilla. It sprinkles the cheese on the beans. It folds the tortilla in such a manner so as to minimize bean seepage. IT MAKES A DECENT FUCKING TACO. Or else it gets a bitchy review on Yelp. I'm giving two stars instead of one because even though this is the second bitchiest thing I have ever written, I just can't give him one star. I feel like a fucking asshole even doing this, but all I want is one decent fucking taco. I genuinely want to enjoy this place. The salsa is pretty good and the red one is nice and spicy and my friend seriously loves his tacos. The dude who owns and works here clearly gives a shit about what he is serving and I really appreciate that; I just wish he also gave a shit about the one thing I order. read more
5 years ago
This place is a gem. Only made it through three tacos - Al Pastor, Asada, and Barbacoa, but will be coming back for more. Barbacoa stood out, but all three were delicious. Might do a double double breakfast taco and lunch taco sitting, since their breakfast taco list was quite extensive. read more
1. I love breakfast. 2. I love tacos. Put them together and you've got one of my favorite things on earth. I've had plenty of breakfast burritos in my day, but this was my first breakfast taco. One would probably say the only difference between a taco and burrito is the size and I agree. These tacos were perfectly sized for roughly 5-6 bites of cheesy, eggy, meaty deliciousness. Pick your meat of choice from chorizo, sausage, ham, bacon, migas (?... still don't know what that is) and watch the guy in the cart cook it up in front of you. It takes a few minutes to cook but when it's done, toss on some hot sauce and go for it. We walked like a mile out of the way from where we were to get to these. No regrets! read more
18 years ago
Best Taco Truck in Austin. I know that's saying alot... but you people need to get out to this place and get some real food, dude. I just found out these guys will happily make breakfast tacos for you as well. Cheap and good.. not these $4 and $5 MEGA tacos you get at other places. Lame. For $5 at El Primo you can feed a family of four! Where is it? Just north of Oltorf on South First street. It's in the parking lot of the crappy little convenience store next to the bong/hookah place called 'Red Line' or something. The entire thing is a little creepy.. but the tacos make it all worth it. And don't even THINK of going to the fancy/upscale taco truck across the street.. all clean and white, and twice the size. They're too successful for their own good! ;) The Carne Guisada and Al Pastor Tacos are the way to go in my book... be sure and mention that you'd like the spicy sauce. and Primo will put it right in the meat when it's on the grill. I put lots of lime on mine.. Oh yeah.. cash only. read more
This is a tiny little food truck which you would never really consider stopping at. The parking sucks and the seating is limited, but it's worth it! The tacos are super cheap ($2.50 each at lunch) and taste very very good! They are extremely basic - most of them are just the meat and maybe some onions. However, the meat is cooked perfectly, it's juicy and exploding with flavor. It's also cooked right as you order so it's served fresh and hot. The salsas are also flavorful and spicy - there's a red one and a green one and both are great. Cash only! Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a quick, cheap meal! read more
This is where I get my MEXICAN STREET TACOS...I know we are all dying to find our place. For legit food, I either go here or Burrito Factory for their tortas, but mi gente, El Primo's AL PASTOR is hands down the best I've had...and I've been looking for years. It gives that street Austin/Mexican feel of a food truck, but not in the touristy way. Just the little gem you need to get that taco fix. None of the Americanized tacos like Torchy's or Taco Deli; this is Mexican tacos. The favor is on point. Honestly, it's simple but well-done: just meat, onions, and cilantro... Ohhhhh yeahhhhh. This little food stand beats out Taco More, Taqueria Arandinas, even my beloved Burrito Factory. I recently visited and wondered why I am not a regular...I need to fix that. And try their breakfast tacos!!! Tips: CASH ONLY. I park at the convenience store, buy an Arizona, and then sit at the tables outside. $2.50 each taco, and I usually get 4ish? read more
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if you appreciate breakfast tacos, you will enjoy El Primo. This tiny taco cart has a simple menu of excellent breakfast tacos & burritos. I can't put them on the king of breakfast tacos here in the ATX, but it a worthy spot. Well cooked eggs, crispy bacon, and some melted shredded cheese in the flour tortilla I got the spicy red hot sauce. It is very tasty. 2 tacos for $4. Places has just two tables to eat at so many get it to go. Also serves lunch tacos. Great price, quick service and quality flavor. read more
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Breakfast tacos are plentiful in Austin... but this place is the real deal. The tacos are so simple yet delicious! I can't believe I haven't been here before. You can taste the tortillas and each ingredient inside and there's the perfect amount of cheese and grease! Don't waste your time with other tacos- these are perfectly balanced and authentic. The service was fast and polite and I got 4 tacos for 10$!! read more
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The sign says it all. Do not walk away without a breakfast taco. Order a chorizo&egg breakfast taco, watch them make it, use the sauces and get seconds. Just going to say: We came here twice in one day for that Asada/Chorizo&Egg. read more
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4.5 really- Great little spot with simple but tasty tacos. We arrived around 1130 on a COVID fueled Saturday morning had about a 20 min wait for tacos. The smell wafting from the trunk tells you it's worth sticking around for. We got 2 breakfast tacos and 2 regular. I loved the barbacoa and highly recommend, it's juicy, a little fatty but full of flavor. The pastor taco was lacking in flavor in comparison but still moist, honestly that taco was the only "Soso" one (that looses the 5 star) My boyfriend had a bacon and a chorizo bfast taco. He literally said "these are some of the best bfast tacos yet". The bacon was chopped up and then cooked into the fresh egg, great touch! The corn tortillas were right on! The mild salsa had a hint of unexpected spice but full of flavor. We just with they had potatoes for their bfast tacos. Totally recommend this spot if you're around it. It's in a random parking lot but you can't miss the yellow truck! Also it's cash only! The people who work there are nice and efficient :) read more
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2101 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
So-Fi (S. 1st St. District), Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
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(512) 227-5060
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