Great fajitas tacos and guacamole. Always hits nice sturdy chips and salsa is always the right flavor

I think we can do better than El Tacorrido. At an average price of $4 per taco for this sort of bland-tasting spread and the guilt-ridden request to tip at the drive-thru for my order, I don't think I'll be returning here. There is no real ambiance but a confusing, hard to get into parking lot and staff that seem to just be getting through the day. read more

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Ugh love this Austin's gem. breakfast tacos here are a win and as well as the carnitas tacos! The equinox is a must have each time even at night and do a double shot for the perfect amount. Quick to order and service was funny literally we just couldn't stop laughing I love an open experience really hits the spot for a good day. We sat here for a while and it was comfortable for high chair picnic table. read more

El Tacorrido - Sitting area - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

We walked to this place so randomly and we were so pleasantly surprised. These tacos were to die for loved the salsa and Guac aswell. I got the beef fajita tacos. read more

We are so disappointed!! We ordered 3 bacon egg and cheese breakfast tacos and none of them had any bacon. Only cold egg! This is so disappointing because it's one of our favorite breakfast places but this totally ruined the experience. read more

El Tacorrido - breakfast taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The staffing was really nice and the food had some flavor. I did take advantage of the drive-through. I haven't decided if I'm going to visit again. I ordered chicken and beef tacos. read more

El Tacorrido - It's a taco night - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

These tacos were SO good for only $3 each! The breakfast tacos come with three ingredients of your choice, which is really nice as a lot of places only let you choose two for the same price. I got a breakfast taco with egg, potato, and chorizo. This was my favourite of the tacos I got. I also got the al pastor, which was really tasty although just a little bit dry. I was curious about the chicharrón description as I didn't know what cracklings were, so I decided to try it. It turned out to be a bunch of pieces of fat, which I didn't like that much, but I bet that someone who likes fat would enjoy it. I really liked the salsa verde, which was tangy and mildly spicy. My friend loved her tacos too. We came here for Sunday lunch, and the drive-through line was a little busy, but there was no line inside. It is a small building with a few tables inside. They have a cold water dispenser with cups, and there are a few parking spots around the building. read more

El Tacorrido - Al pastor, chicharron, and breakfast taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This Tacorrido location has the best tacos! So many choices, all are so good! The Taco de Hongos is my favorite! They do 3 types of salsa, I recommend the red for flavor/spice combo. Their horchata is amazing but i wish they had a large size. Right now they only serve small and medium sizes for their aguas frescas. The service is good but sometimes the drive through can feel a bit long. But the tacos come out fresh and hot so it's worth it. read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This isn't Mexican food. This is cheap Americanized food. And poorly executed. Generous on the fillings but man, zero flavor. The corn tortillas were not real street style mini ones, they were almost regular size and they did double them up but ended up falling apart. I also had a carnitas gordita and the actual Gordita dough itself was not traditional at all. It tasted like something I could have gotten at Taco Bell. The bistec was more like hamburger ground beef - and absent of any flavor. The carnitas were dry and tasted like old meat. The sweet potatoes in the veggie tacos were severely undercooked. H-E-B has better salsas than what I was give here. And I'll stop there.... The drive thru experience was average and nothing stood out. I have driven by so many times, always wondering if it was a solid place...I probably should have just kept driving once again. read more

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This place never disappoints and still remains my favorite taco spot in Austin. Barbacoa is always tender and full of Flavor. I also enjoy the bistek. I have had the chicken many times but tend to go straight for the beef. read more

El Tacorrido - Barbacoa and egg potato cheese tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fantasized tacos and delicious guac. You can't go wrong with anything but we liked that a) breakfast tacos were served all day and b) that they were customizable. Got the egg, bacon and chorizo read more

The tacos here are pretty affordable! They were not the best quality, I'll admit. Tortillas aren't handmade, the food was all right. They do have interesting options available though. Very conveniently located on Riverside, plus they have a drive-through so that's cool. Their patio outside is pretty nice at night. They do sell beer, so that's a plus for this location. The staff was super friendly, very good service. read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is one of my favorite restaurants to go to. Whether or not I go inside or take advantage of their super convenient drive-through, I love to enjoy a variety of their offers. from tacos to tortas or quesadillas and especially their Aguas Frescas! They have different Aguas Frescas on the daily, and you just have to ask. But they always have Horchata. They have three different types of salsa: Roja, verde, and mocajete. Yum! read more

El Tacorrido - me and hongos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fast and friendly with traditional favorites and great ambiance. Smells amazing and can't wait to dig in. Highly recommend

Can't go wrong with these tasty tacos! Barbacoa is the best. The tacos are so cheap too compared to other taco places. read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If you want hot food done well you have to go at night. Idk what's up with their morning crew never having a manager to manage that staff or fix their chaos. Or answer to mistakes. I've sent ppl to get us breakfast and I learned my lesson to just go in the evenings. -If you want to find most of the items you want. Evenings to nighttime is where it's at even the aguas frescas taste better. The service is better. The equinox tastes the way it should. I love the food and great service in the evenings. read more

Fast, Affordable, and Delicious!! I've gone here a few times. There are so many options to select when creating your on-the-go tacos. It's great quality fast. Each taco is made right as you order so it's super fresh! These are some of the best breakfast tacos I've had that don't break the bank! The drive through is super speedy and the convenient location makes it a quick stop before getting stuck in traffic on I-35. They do have a few tables and chairs inside as well as a few picnic tables outside. read more

Living in the area, El Tacorrido is a go-to for good authentic Mexican tacos. It's very affordable and all their ingredients are fresh. Staff is very friendly. It's mostly a drive through but they do have a nice indoor space with tables & two TV's. They have 3 different salsa options, but even their mild salsa has a bit of a kick to it. read more

Their pozole goes so hard! They also got an equinox that will knock your socks off! It's more of a short stop type of establishment but the staff gets your food quick and it hits the spot every time! They also have a nice music with tvs to accommodate those who enjoy the intimate space on riverside. read more

Driving around on a wet Sunday afternoon and I'm hungry. Stopped by El Tacorrdo to grab a couple tacos. They have never failed me. And today was no different. I grabbed a couple of the pollos and a couple of al pastor. And since I'm a hot salsa wimp I had to have the mild salsa which apparently has crack in it. So good I could drink that stuff. My tummy thanked me for the yummy food. I'll be back .... with Arnold. read more

El Tacorrido - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was delish, fast service & small inside but they had a outside patio I would have enjoyed if it wasn't for the summer heat!

Come for the veggie tacos, stay for the green sauce. So yeah, the carnitas/whatnot tacos are kinda dry. You *could* drown them in the (remarkably awesome) green sauce, but, otoh, you could get the various veggie tacos which are *legit*! read more

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Good solid choice! We get the veggies versions but one also had the chicken quesadilla & carnitas tacos. Always good &I like their salsas&guacamole. Drive thru makes it easy but I also live near sowe walk & order inside too. 3 large picnic tables outside & several small tables inside. Friendly staff! read more

If you want a review about the food, it does taste good. However this is completely unacceptable. I know it's chorizo but there's no reason there should be this much grease in a taco. It's inedible and my cars seat is not permanently damaged from someone's carelessness. They did refund me as a sorry. Unfortunately that won't repair damaged upholstery. I will never eat here again now. read more

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Tacos always on point. Their equinox horchata+espresso is my go to hot summer day drink. OG taqueria

El Tacorrido is a fast food chain in Austin, Texas they offer authentic tacos, gorditas, and quesadillas. I had a beef Gordita, pork taco, and a order of the queso with chorizo. The food is pretty good for being fast food I thought the standout was the queso and Gordita. I would like to go back and try the breakfast tacos. Staff and service I got was fast and super friendly. read more

El Tacorrido - Gordita and taco with green salsa - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went at about 830 and got the breakfast tacos. Wow these tacos were amazing. Got two of the bacon, egg, potato, and cheese tacos. The best breakfast tacos I have ever had amd I've spent quite a bit of time in the southwest. Mild sauce was decent. Not amazing but a nice add. The service was amazing and very fast. Friendly workers. The price point was amazing. Would definitely go back. read more

Nice outdoor plafecto eat & people watch. Food is great they have a Dr ce thru. Restrooms are clean and stocked. Staff are friendly. read more

El Tacorrido - Inside is very nice - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Would give zero stars if it let me. We got 2 tacos and a gordita and everything was cold, especially the tortillas. The carne guisada was full of chilé seeds and not even edible. The tortilla for the gordita was hard as a rock. Everything went into the trash. Will never be back to this location. read more

Wow this place is amazing! As someone who grew up eating authentic Mexican food, this place is as close as it gets to that. Everything tastes fresh- the green salsa and molcajete salsa, the guacamole, the chips, literally everything is so delicious. The employees are also very friendly and quick! Hurray for fast service 10/10 recommend! read more

El Tacorrido - Guac y chips - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Get all 3 Salsas... even if they charge you. Had the beef and chicken tacos and all of them were amazing! Corn all the way. read more

I've been here a couple times so I can safely say this place is 2-stars. It's got a neat and tight eating area, and a drive-thru that is open until midnight. I'd definitely say this place is trying to be like a fast food chain that has more classical Mexican tastes. But the meat is always dry. So dry. Even with using one lime slice per taco, and 0.5 oz of salsa, the tacos still try and choke you with their lack of moisture. That salsa, by the way, is 30 cents per 1 oz if you want more. Huge red flag there to me because I think a good salsa is integral to a good taco and thus should be included in the price. Someone else pointed out their 1 taco = 1 salsa, 2 tacos = 1 salsa logic. These tacos definitely need the full 1 oz of salsa each. My salsa on my latest trip at least definitely lacked salt. A first for me as far as restaurants go. The tacos, however, may have been technically small, but boy were they packed with meat. For $2.75, I think you're getting a nice amount of meat so kudos to that. If you can handle dryness and paying for salsa, then I'd say this place is for you. Al Pastor - Good enough. Tastes like your typical non-trompo al pastor. Carnitas - Typically these tacos tend to be dry so I kept that in mind, but this manages to be dryer than other carnitas. Good flavor though. Habanero Chicken - I love habanero, but this wasn't doing it for me. Tasted a bit like HEB's pre-marinated chicken. Chips and Queso Blanco - You just get a tub of not-even-fully-melted cheese that is served cold. Wonderful! Peppers? Nah. Cilantro? No way. Maybe a tomato or onion? Forgetttt it. Queso literally means cheese, yes, but the connotation is usually a bit more involved. Chips were good thick chips. This sucks because the flavors of most of the meats are pretty good, but they tasted like they were cooked couple days ago and just reheated, whilst the queso was just left out at room temperature. read more

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This is my first ever review, the pozole here is exceptional, with the margarita. You will be crazy not to come back!

This place rules. They have delicious ceviche and the best pozole ever. And I usually don't even like pozole. It's incredible to get authentic delicious food through a drive though. Chips are made fresh. Tacos are fantastic. Wasn't a fan of the menudo just because it had too much meat for my liking but everything else is perfection. My boyfriend and I go there like 3 times a week sometimes. It's just too good and so convenient. I'm from El Paso so my standards are high and this place is great. There also have great veggie taco options! read more

I was happy to hear that my favorite Austin Taco joint now has a Riverside location. Whether it's breakfast tacos I'm in the mood for, or authentic Mexican street tacos, El Tacorrido does it right! The white queso is some of the best in town. And if you needing some caffeine to get going, or a little pick-me-up, the Equinox (espresso with horchata) is delicious and different than the usual coffee shop drink. No matter which location you end up at, El Tacorrido is sure to hit the spot! read more

This place is not good. Not even close to good. I don't understand the good reviews at all. Did we catch them on a bad day? Best of the worst, the chicken quesadilla. Recommended by the woman at the window. Decent. Edible at least. Gordita, awful. Like- awe.full. Tortillas, chewy. Absolute mess, bland, and with barbacoa that was more fat than meat. Potato breakfast taco, just for fun, to try it- no taste. Not even salt. I will give them this, the tomatillo salsa was good. That's about it. Cannot recommend it. Save your money. Makes me feel better about the wait at Vera Cruz. read more

Decided to come here on a whim, after we recognized it from a city guide book. The taco de pescado was so good, as were the others (a la carte pollo taco on flour was 2nd favorite). Tried the A La Carte Taco Al Pastor, and could do without- neither good or bad. The salsas are great, the chips with the salsa . And loved that we could get a frozen mango margarita through a drive thru window- which to our surprise was SO GOOD. Best part, all super affordable. read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

First off the queso blanco is literally just melted cheese in a cup, what a joke. I also ordered the chicken quesadilla, nowhere on the menu does it say it comes with onions. Well it does, I'm allergic so I can't eat it. This was a total of $15 straight to the garbage can. read more

El Tacorrido - Queso Blanco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I stopped here for my first culinary experience in Austin after leaving the airport before check-in at my hotel. They have a drive-thru, and they also serve breakfast tacos all day, which seems to be a staple here in Austin. The food was amazing, fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The pollo tacos were so authentic. They have a pretty extensive menu. They are close to downtown and South Congress hotels, and the have a private parking lot with plenty of parking. Bravo, and thank you! read more

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I've been going to El Taccorrido for years and years at the S. 1st location. Was always my go-to and was excited to see it open on Riverside. Taste is still good my only complaint is how skimped our everything is vs what used to be served at the other location. It's sad you open your taco and that taco you can eat in two bites because you can roll it into a flauta bc of how empty it is. I've gone a few times maybe 3-4 to give benefit of the doubt but I think this will not change. The convenience of drive through is nice, that's it. I then went to the white food truck directly in front of the gas station next to Tacorrido. Not sure what it's called, but her tacos are 1.50-1.75 , homemade corn tortillas, and FAT. They're delicious. Worth getting off to order!!! FYI read more

El Tacorrido - skimped out breakfast taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas