Actual rating: 4.5 stars Background to review: I did a social media post asking about coffeeshops, a friend recommended El Equinox @ Tacorrido (Burnet Rd, S 1st St, & E Riverside Dr). I went to El Tacorrio on Burnet Rd (link below) ordered El Equinox + a barbarcoa taco and menudo. El Equinox, an iced horchata with a shot of espresso, I ordered a double shot. Even with a double shot, I was surprised at the sweetness. I kept mixing it up, but even with mixing and a little watered down, it was too sweet to finish. Barbarcoa taco on flour tortilla: moist, tender meat and *not* greasy! I forgot to tell them which salsa and they didn't ask, ended up with their salsa verde. OMG! Es muy picoso!! Much spicier than expected but tasted great! Menduo: ordered with 3 corn tortillas, got flour instead; good amount of meat, still wish I'd asked for extra. Wow, what amazed me is the spiciness! ¡Tan picante! .. ¡y eso es antes de agregar cebollas y jalapeños! Cilantro, onions, and diced jalapeño made it even better. Link: https://www.eltacorrido.com/location/el-tacorrido-burnet/ read more

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Went to go get tacos through the drive through, lady taking our order sounded mad? annoyed? idk but it was rude. Tacos were mad expensive just for them to be mid. Got queso which was watery asf. we asked for 3 of their sauces and only gave us 2 lol. Oh and they also put all our tacos in one small box... read more

First time getting tacos here. I got 2 bistec tacos which were mid but hell they're only $3 each so that's fine. It's Austin that's like half priced tacos. But these guys have the audacity to have an auto selected 20% tip in the drive-through meanwhile having a sign right next to the window saying they start their people at $17 a hour. Listen, I'm all for tipping people who deserve to be tipped like servers or people waiting on you. People who depend on tips to make their money because they are paid an extremely low hourly wage. But a drive through taco place where they're starting people at $17 an hour? Absolutely not. I hate the feeling of being pressured into tipping because I don't like the look of disappointment on an employees face when I select "no tip". So I tipped and moved on. But I won't be back. read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very courteous, friendly location, and the food is great clean spacious building. Ample parking.

Hate to do it, but gotta go from a 5 star ROTD to a 1 star. Although the tacos are good and the drive thru is convenient, I cannot bring myself to continue supporting this establishment. I recently experience mistakes in 2 of 3 orders in an 8 day time span. Then I experienced very unprofessional customer service from the GM when I called to make a complaint. The guy didn't take any accountability and made excuses. In fact, he began venting and even tried to blame me.. Here are some of the things he said: "We do like 800 orders per day, I'm not surprised we mess some things up." "I cannot be here 24/7 to make sure everything is done perfectly all the time." "I suggest you double check your order. You can ask them to repeat back your order to make sure they got everything right." After pleading my case, he eventually confessed "maybe it was a miss by our cooks then." This interaction displayed a complete lack of care for the customer or the quality of the product sold. There are taco joints on every block in ATX, so I will easily and happily take my business elsewhere. read more

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Best tacos in town. But also why do they turn off their AC and open the windows in the middle of summer days in Texas. Congrats you have the best tacos and the worst eating experience. read more

These past years; I have noted the quality us extinguishing quickly. I ordered a few different tacos and was quite disappointed with the result. First, it is more tex-mex now and less and less genuine flavor. Even the "sauce" was uneventful. We knew prices would increase, yet the quality has disappeared. I was so disgusted that the pay terminal even had the choice to tip; its a drive thru that has lost the genuine appeal in their menu...Be wary if ordering ham on anything; it was simply chopped small and not even cooked disgusted.i will no longer return. Austin has had such a downfall of international food and saddening of less and less choices to explore. read more

I've got to spread the word about Taccorido in Austin--it's seriously underrated. While my friends usually flock to Torchy's, I just can't reconcile their prices for what you get. At Taccorido, they've nailed the perfect balance between portion size and price. The place is spotless, with staff constantly on their feet, keeping the tables clean. And the cashier? Quick and efficient without sacrificing an ounce of professionalism. I ordered a couple of carne asada tacos and three bacon, egg, and cheese tacos--absolute perfection. Taccorido is climbing to the top of my Austin taco list, and I only wish they had more locations! read more

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This migas plate, which cost only $8.5, was like breakfast nachos! Scrambled eggs, fried tortillas, delicious seasoned refried beans, and flavored crispy home potatoes all piled up and covered with melty cheese! The plate didn't have dividers so you know it was a full full plate! For small to normal appetites, this meal is shareable or can be eaten in two sittings if you want it all for yourself, no judgment. I asked for extra salsa verde and boy, oh boy! Spicy? Yes! Cilantro-y? Yes! Fresh and delicious? Heck yea. read more

El Tacorrido - Migas $8.5 - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fresh and perfect. Salsa tasty. Chicken taco is great. Fast preparation. Will return soon.

I'm Addicted to their tacos. My favorites are the al pastor and the tacos de honchos is to die for! It's dreamy. The bell peppers and mushrooms are season delightfully. This taco is full of flavor. I love their queso blanco and chips. Simple queso but delicious every time. I love their green sauce! read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

A couple of years ago I wrote a review that the quality had gone down here over the year I had first moved here. However, in the last year or so they have definitely stepped it back up. We love going here for breakfast tacos; the potatoes are always PERFECT. I love their chorizo too. We always add a little cilantro and onion to ours. Most of the time they give our dog a little piece of bacon :) the workers are very friendly and I'm glad that the quality and consistently of their tacos have gotten better again! Yay! read more

Needed a breakfast taco this rainy morning. Used drive thru. Ordered egg chorizo and cheese. Friendly staff. Minimal wait. Taco pretty good. Asked for green salsa. The salsa is legit. Spicy... not burn your mouth but def has a kick. Very brightly colored and delicious. read more

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I love this place but idk what happened to their meat. It tastes like stew meat and is supposed to be beef fajita. It's also almost always really greasy. Their queso is always amazing though and their tortillas. I just wish I could find a place here in austin that uses good meat consistently. read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Just not good tacos. Bland, small and never satisfying. It's convenient with a drive thru and fast because never busy but that is about all they have going for them. Hit one of the many taco trucks in the immediate area instead of the disappointment these tacos will almost certainly bring. read more

El Tacorrido was recommended to me. I was honestly disappointed. The prices are great, the food was mediocre. There was a lot of flavor missing in these traditional Mexican dishes. Breakfast Tacos- $2.25 Chips and Salsa- $3.50 Aguas Frescas- $2.75 I got an horchata, aguas frescas. It was a little too sweet for my taste. Salsa didn't taste like anything other than tomato soup. Chips were good, however they needed some salt. Tacos were decent. The restaurant ambiance was done very well. Good music, nice seating area, & great staff. read more

El Tacorrido - Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stopped in and got a potato, egg, and bacon taco, and a barbacoa and al pastor taco with avocado, cheese, and lettuce all on flour. Al pastor was flavorful and I liked the pineapple chunks in it. Barbacoa was alright, kind of fatty and greasy and not too much flavor. Breakfast taco was alright. Flour tortillas tasted store bought and weren't that good. A tortilla is an essential part of a taco so it should taste homemade. All tacos were kind of small. I normally eat 2/3 and felt like I could've eaten 3/4. Green salsa was pretty good. Also got a watermelon agua fresca and it was good. I would've preferred it a tad sweeter but watermelon isn't in season rn so it's no big deal. It was like $15 which is maybe a bit high but whatever. Would probably be back. read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Pretty decent food. No indoor dining only the drive-thru is open. Kind of on the expensive side. One of the major thing of note. They have a sign on the drive-thru window they start paying for cashiers at Seventeen dollars an hour and yet if you pay with a credit card they ask you if you want the tip. I've been in the service industry on and off most of my life and it's not for people who make well above minimum wage but it seems every place is doing it now. read more

Cute place. The interior is neatly designed and feels open with the large windows. They also have a drive-thru, which is perfectly convenient for those of us who are always on the go! I've tried a variety of their breakfast tacos, their chicken quesadillas and revuelta tacos. Their breakfast tacos are all good, you can't go wrong with any combo, really; and their chicken quesadillas are delicious. The revuelta tacos I had today, however were much too salty-- almost inedible; I wouldn't order them again. The homemade salsas are a great accompaniment to any taco-- especially the salsa verde. This spot is definitely a solid place for grab and go tacos! read more

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Honestly, we are so lucky to live in a world where one can get such QUALITY tacos at a DRIVE-THROUGH!! During COVID times, this place has been my saving grace. Service has been super fast in the drive through, and the employees are taking all the precautions they can (wearing masks, offering one time use pens for signing, etc). My favorite items here are the fish tacos and aguas frescas - they have rotating flavors and that are all amazing! The cantaloupe one is my favorite~~ Prices are reasonable and food is always tasty. What more can you ask for? read more

I Just went there to get some good tacos but I can't even eat them because they put too much salt on the meat and they are super salty. I was like maybe if I add more lemon to my tacos it will taste better but no all I can taste is salt :( I am Really disappointed I got 8 tacos and can't even finish one. And for some reason the meat isn't shopped correctly. read more

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2 oz of horchata the rest was ice the the cup is only 12oz for 3.50 no option of refill and the new guy at the window told me he cant top it off cause higiene I understand that and I understand i didn't tell him to go easy on ice, but he could have give more in another cup. I come by here cause my girlfriend likes this place but come almost every day and expend over 20 dollars at least 5 days a week and cannot get a refill ??? That a very bad work and business ethic Nice clean place and food its good read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I should've updated this a long time ago because they opened the dining area. They still run out of a lot of items, but this location deserves a one star boost. read more

I felt inspired by my Migas Plate today to write this review. I usually go to Tacorrido for the tacos and Fortas, which are impressive on their own. Today I opted to try something off the all-day breakfast menu, which was the migas plate. A large, filling meal is what I received and it was overflowing with an eggy, flavorful, fresh-made platter of items. The plate included migas, refried beans, slivered potatoes, and tortillas. It's the best migas plate that I've had in Austin! It even topped Veracruz for me. I found it to be the perfect balance of fresh, crunchy chips, griddled eggs, and pico de gallo- all topped with melted cheese. I'll be back for this again and again. It's worth the drive from Pflugerville. When you go, don't hesitate to order El Equinox if you like horchata and coffee together. I love the combo of a double shot of espresso with ice-cold horchata. read more

Just have to say...this place was delightful! I got a fish taco, a veggie taco and an agua fresca (horchata) for lunch. Everything was very tasty. I will ask for the chipotle mayo on the side (so that my tacos don't fall apart) but other than that, I wouldn't change a thing. The tacos were a good size and reasonably priced. Green salsa was spicy and very flavorful. Will definitely go back to try other tacos!! read more

I know I give a lot of 5 stars but these places are genuinely delicious. I've been going to El Tacorrido for 10 years and it's some of the best Mexican (fast) food you can find in ATX. I say fast cause it's a drive through but I'm tellin ya the quality is family. They're tortillas are fresh and the carne's are so flavorful. They're breakfast is also incredible especially adding an Equinox (horchata with expresó) get an extra shot if ya need the gas. This is one of my favorite Al Pastor in Atx too! Check the locations cause some are open until 2AM. read more

El Tacorrido - Al pastor on flour tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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A 3 star experience. Some things were great, some things were not, so 3 is where I'm landing on El Tacorrido. Service was fast & convenient through the drive-thru, but there were some hiccups on the service and the food was just okay overall. Right off the bat, I was perturbed when they charged me 25 cents for a 3rd tiny 1 oz cup of salsa after I had ordered almost $40 of food including 2 platters, 4 tacos, an order of guac & chips, AND an order of queso blanco & chips. How do you not include at least 1 salsa per taco and per plate, not to mention with each order of chips? By that standard-at-any-other-taco-joint-in-Austin math, I should have gotten at least 8 salsas included with my order. Why nickle & dime me on this item when you had a chance to delight a new customer instead? Next, they left out 1 of the tiny bags of chips I paid for, so I got home with 2 huge bowls of thick dips and about 10 chips to share among 3 people. Luckily, I had my backup pantry El Milagros to serve my hungry crew. Other complaints? Well, the barbacoa was simply not well-rendered, with a downright chewy texture, not enjoyable and fairly disappointing for my barbacoa-loving family. Lastly, the papas fritas were floppy & greasy, as if steamed, with no crispy bits at all. I actually picked them out of the trays & threw them under the broiler at home to finish them myself. You may be wondering, why isn't this a 1 star review? Well, it wasn't all bad. El Tacorrido must be stingy with those salsas because they are so dang tasty; I loved the flavors of all 3 and wished I'd had more. The guac was fresh & delicious, and the chilaquiles were wonderful. I liked that meal so much, I saved my leftovers to eat the 2nd half of it the following day. I also loved that they are serving their take-away food in sustainable containers, something I wish more restaurants would do. Finally, the lady at the drive-thru window was friendly & charming. Will I return? Probably not unless I get a craving for chilaquiles. There are so many other great taco joints in this town, and none of my favorites charge me for salsa. read more

Although the food wasn't the biggest issue, the service was awful. Items from menu were not available and to make matters worse they assume you've been here so your treated as if you should know you must pick your salsa before knowing what they have and no milk offered for your coffee. You would assume that wearing a mask would hide your RBF but their eyes all told a different story. The only person who smiled at me was the cook a saw for a second. The light fixtures make the restaurant look awful. And it's super cold no type of a.c or heaters. read more

El Tacorrido - Chilaquiles served on foil. Hope you don't accidentally eat some. Tortillas aren't fresh either - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

First I absolutely love this place food is great but my encounter today was absolutely disgusting, pulled up at 9:40 I waited in the drive through for 15 mins then pulled around and the girl working saw me after I finally got her attention got up and turned the sign open sign off and started at me . It was I was trying to get someone's attention the entire time but they were hiding in the back clearly not wanting to do their job. Management needs to look into this I've never had a customer service experience like this one . read more

Gross. Never coming to this location again. Their queso was salty soup and the chorizo tasted like raw sausage. Food made me sick! read more

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

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"Decent tacos in an unfortunate location." -- I "wrote off" El Tacorrido off a long time ago when they opened in this seemingly unfortunate location. Near our previous home. ... Then we moved to the 'burbs. This was a mistake. (You can decide which decision.) After taking the morning shift, dropping off my bambolina, I dropped in on my way back to burbia #costco #basic after a coworker re-stoked my curiosity and interest. Parking awkwardly, my expectations sank and I trudged up the three steps, letting myself in as the building rolled its eyes at me. I'm so glad that I did stop by... the tacos were far better than I expected! The bad: They don't have a migas taco, only a migas plate so they'll never be a five star stop for me. Womp womp. The good: Bacon egg and potato taco was pretty legit. Not much to say about it. The okay / better than average: Al pastor was just okay. The meat was cut into super small bits and it was missing the chunks of pineapple that I love. The knife work on the onion was amazing however. Paired with cilantro and fresh lime juice, the taco was redeemed. The salsas meh. I tried their "verde" (my favorite) which was a rough approximation of a Doña and the "something spicy" salsa which was what I expected to be a standard roja with jalapeños. That being said, everything was fresh and I'd return on someone else's suggestion. If I could give 3.5 stars I would but I have to average down per my rubric. read more

El Tacorrido - Brunch at 9am! Bacon egg and potato / Al Pastor taco. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Consistently great tacos for a great price. I feel like this place is so underrated. The carnitas, El pastor, and Barbacoa are delicious. Feels good to not pay $4 a taco like at other trendy spots in austin read more

I've been going here for years and it's consistently hit or miss. Today however was a big miss. Both tacos I got were inedible. I got Al Pastor on corn and once I got it home and tried it it was terrible. No spice, no pineapple, literally no good flavor. Usually the pastor is a red-ish color from the seasoning. Not today. Also got a potato egg and cheese on flour that was surprisingly greasy and zero flavor. Even with salsa it was just gross. It also is weird that their intercom to order has been down forever! And now there is no phone number to call so you just order at the window..which will really take forever if it's busy. read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very unimaginative food. Fajitas were mostly gristle. Very bland taste. Chips and queso was just melted cheese absolutely no flavor. My wife says to say the migas are good. read more

Alright I'm a fan! Their green sauce is fabulous! It's very spicy and has avocado which helps balance the heat out. It really jazzed up their otherwise boring and bland bacon and egg taco. The Al pastor on the other hand was great! Well seasoned and enough to make 2 small tacos. It was so good I was forced by my taste buds to get one to go as well. The corn tortilla didn't taste homemade but the flour did and it was delicious, light, and fresh. I will definitely be back to try more tacos. read more

Cheap tacos, decent flavor. It's a very simple restaurant with a nice feel to it that's basically a big upgrade on your average Mexican place. They do have a lot of meats and serve breakfast tacos all day too, which is a bonus. I wasn't super hungry so I just tried a barbacoa on flour and have to say it has all the hallmarks of good barbacoa - its moist, unctuous and flavorful on a nice tortilla. Definitely would be intersted in trying others. read more

Good breakfast tacos, quesadillas, and salsas. Pretty inexpensive as well but they shouldn't charge extra for salsa. Verrry slow, don't go if in a rush read more

I see what people mean by it's "more authentic". These are simplified tacos...kind of like the ones you'd find in Latin America. You don't add a bunch of superficial toppings to it and call it a taco here. I'm a Spanish Teacher and have travelled extensively and taught in heavily Latino Neighborhoods in Houston. To be honest I still prefer the taco stands as opposed to the tacos here...however here the tacos are just good and nothing more than that. I honestly just didn't feel like making them at home this morning so I decided to walk across the street from AMLI. The prices are great for the neighborhood you're in and the look of the place. I'd never pay these prices at a taco stand (although it would taste better). It's weird that you have to pay an extra $.25 for every topping just to make it a true breakfast taco. They play Latin music but nobody behind the counter seemed to know Spanish except MAYBE some people I saw in the kitchen. They had CNÑ Español which was funny since again--nobody spoke Spanish! It's quite white-washed...but it is Austin. This place tries really hard to give the appearance of authentic Mexican tacos...but I wish they'd put away the costume. No point in having half your menu in Spanish either...the cashier wouldn't have understood me if I said, "quiero un taco de desayuno con..." But nonetheless...the food came out hot. Took 15 mins for 2 tacos. Might be quicker to do the drive thru. I'll be back out of convenience. Check out my pics for more details. read more

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best breakfast tacos!! & queso! 99.9% on point for food order accuracy .. no complaints so far.

The food here is reliably good and obviously homemade, and I like the sultry molcajete sauce. But the service is always slow and the cafe is always out of something. Perhaps the chain has expanded too quickly? read more