I live so close by and am always saying, "I've got to try this place!" And it happened and all I left saying was "Meh." The price is right and the food is decent but I feel like the meat was lacking spices or flavor. I dunno there was something serious missing from the meat. I ordered Carnitas and barbacoa tacos, bistec torta, and a bistec gordita... It was just so... unenthusiastic. read more

Order the carnitas tacos on corn tortilla with everything on it with a side of molcajete sauce. You'll thank me later. It's two dollars a taco and they are to die for. Really glad my boyfriend and I stumbled across this place. Also, they are open till 3am. Great for late night food runs if you're into that. read more

My husband and I came to Austin as tourists but both became sick and couldn't go explore Downtown. We wanted to stay close to our hotel for food and found this taco stand on Apple Maps. SO good. Great value and convenient since it is one of the few stands with a drive through in the area. We ordered the pound of carnitas and it tasted great and very fresh. read more

Now that's a good, no-nonsense taco. I sampled Carnitas, Al Pastor and Carne Guisada. One complaint I sometimes have with fast-and-cheap taco purveyors is that the meats aren't very well-differentiated, and tend to taste about the same. That wasn't a problem here - each was distinctively spiced and prepared. The Al Pastor had more sweet pineapple flavor than most examples I've tried. Salsas are not at all shy: I had the molcajete and the verde de aguacate, and neither could be accused of blandness. One thing I particularly like about this place is that it nods towards both the hip and the authentic in a very natural way. Minimalist chic architecture and smart, simple menus meet a barely-speaks-English cast of clientele and servers. Service was efficient, and portions / value were not lacking. Look forward to working up the moxie to try some of the more "exotic" meat selections, including pork skin and stomach. read more

Great tacos! There was a bit of a wait once I got there, but it was to be expected on a busy Friday night. The selection is great for what it is and the tacos were authentic and fresh! read more

Came here yesterday on a Sunday morning. Carne guisada is amazing, make sure to try that out if you ever come here. They also do a really good job on the breakfast tacos, I ended up getting a couple of those. Very very cheap food, only a couple of dollars per tacos. Food this delicious and filling + very cheap price... leads me to have to hand out a 5 star to these guys. They're fairly far from my house, but I'll definitely be coming back here anyways. read more

Some people can't tell the difference between spice and flavor. That's the only conclusion I can draw from the negative reviews I read while waiting to eat at El Taccorido. I ordered two waters (just ran 4 miles) and three meat tacos on corn: Guisada, Reveulta, and Barbacoa. $8 These aren't spicy tacos. They didn't burn my tongue off. But the meats in each of these are tender and full of natural slow-cooked flavor. The soft, corn tortilla held up well and were among the best I've ever had. I should confess that I rarely get corn. Just to test myself and El Taccorido, I put some salsa and avocado lime spicy stuff on part of my tacos. My tongue was still in tact, but my lips burned like that Violent Femmes song. The tacos aren't naturally spicy, but I can make them that way if I want. They are full of flavor and an outstanding dollar-for-delicious value. read more

And now, a few words from patrons of fine dining establishments, Messrs Jekyll and Hyde. Dr.Jekyll: My dearest fellows, Tacorrido has various tacos of the delicious kind, and their logo is the cuter than an army of Hello Kitty cosplayers. Mr. Hyde: Gruhg. Surely...you speak of the Tacorrido on South First street. Dr. Jekyll: Er, yes. I mean, it's true, the South First street location is newer and better looking, but the food is the same, correct? Street taco fare, savory salsas like their molcajete, and certainly cost effective (although their ingredients are probably far lower on the food chain than say, Tacodeli)? Mr. Hyde: Hrraghl. So you say.... I guess I'd have to eat at one of them, then Drive!Over!to.the.other.one. andtrythose!... Ain't no Hyde got time for that. But heHEHEHEEEE the one on North Lamar, by Rundberg, is open until 3 a.m! THREE! A! M! HAH! I love Rundberg. Rundbergy luv. MMmmm. 3 am.... runnnnndberrrrrrgggggg. Heh. THREE. Dr. Jekyll: It would be just like you to be in that vicinity at that hour, sir. I feign not what kind of thoughts I think about your character. Tacos, indeed. Mr. Hyde: MOL CA JE TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE muHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAH LA LA LA LA [Dr. Jekyll runs away] read more

Mexican "To-Go" that stands up to any restaurant! The location sucks, I get it. But, its worth the tricky maneuvering to get into this Odd Lot. The veggie taco was Stupendously unique. Queso Blanco was swimming with FRESH veggies and accompanied by a BOAT LOAD of thick, homemade chips. My meat man had the carne guisada and carnitas tacos and was equally impressed (this from an hombre who KNOWS his Tacos Autenticos!) We left with 2 bags of FRESHLY prepared food and a drink in under 5 minutes and for less than $20. The owners are first timers to the restaurant biz according to the pleasant Gringa who was lovingly packing our delicacies. Show your tummy and these neighborhood newbies some LOVE! Arrrriba! read more

Wow. For taco trucks in Texas, this is on the top ten for sure! I got four tacos, filled up with three however but managed to try out some of their different meats. Buche is the top dog here. Get three of these and enjoy. read more

I came to Austin for an overnighter to attend a wedding last month. Was told to visit this place and get the El Equinox. Let me tell you, it's worth it to the last drop. Definitely a must-try item when you're in Austin. The food was good as well. FYI: there's no seating, just a drive-thru place. Worth every penny! read more

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Authentic mexican tacos! These tacos have so much flavor and they are open late! Prices are great and the Al pastor are always bomb! Food here never disappoints me or the people I have recommended here. -1 star because of location...not a safe area read more

El Tacorrido - Plate of 5 tacos Al Pastor that are delish - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I will start by saying that this place has the best Al Pastor taco I've ever had in my life! My first visit was on a Friday evening around 8pm on the way home from the lab. I pulled up and ordered. I looked around and realize I was the only white person there. (A good sign when buying Mexican food) I ordered (the amazing) Al Pastor taco, a bean and nopales taco, and a mexican coke. The Al Pastor taco even had chunks of pineapple in it! They also serve breakfast tacos all day. This is a little shed/mini house in a parking lot, so they only have a little counter on their deck area. They have salsa in maple syrup containers and paper towel racks on the walls, everything a girl could ask for. I went back another time on a Saturday at 3pm and it was absolutely packed. No room at the counter and the drive-thru had a long line. read more

Um. I want to pick up this taco stand, carry it to my house, and plop it down in the backyard I don't have so I can selfishly enjoy their tacos al pastor anytime I want, which happens to be all the time. But since I'm totally generous, and I don't have a backyard, I'll leave them be so everyone else can experience their magic. Luckily, I can still have their tacos al pastor basically anytime I want since they're open from 6 am to 3 am every single day. No that's not a typo. They're closed just 3 hours a day, and for that, I am thankful. Did I mention their tacos al pastor and how authentically delicious they are? I'm talkin' "taste just like the ones I adored so much when I studied abroad in Cuernavaca" authentic. and the salsas! All of them! Holy moses. Even their freaking quesadillas somehow taste infinitely better than all other quesadillas (that all tend to taste the same). Plus the price is just as awesome as the rest. $1.75 a taco? Don't mind if I do. I love you el tacorrido. I don't know how you do it, but whatever it is, don't ever stop. You will be catering my wedding someday. Ps. Since I like to keep things in the family, I'm trying out brother Takoba (on east 7th) this weekend, I hear there's a beach and margaritas. Dont worry El tacorrido, you'll always be my number one regardless, and not just because you're closer to my house. read more

Best tacos I ever had didn't even get the chance to take a picture.. That is how fast it was gone. Best place hands down to get tacos after a night out! Will definitely be back soon with extra details read more

Cash only. Only barstool sitting area, but there is a drive-through. I got 3 tacos for ~$5.25. Delicious, tasty, tender meat. Yummy soft corn tortillas. Onions + cilantro + salsa are the only three components you need!! They have menudo on the weekends I think. Next time, I'll have to try the breakfast tacos. So am I coming back? duh. read more

I work late and I was craving Mexican, so of course I turned to Yelp for assistance in finding a good place that was still open at 2 a.m. El Tacorrido caught my eye, it was well rated and not too far away. I was feeling adventurous so I made the trek to N. Lamar. I tried the tortas carnitas, which was delicious. Everything tasted fresh and I loved the avocado slices in the sandwich. The only thing that seemed to be missing was refried beans, but on the other hand I am glad they were not included as the sandwich tasted great just the way it was. The downside is that the restaurant is in a slightly scary neighborhood (late at night). I felt like the only woman around when I walked up and ordered, so I felt a little out of place. However, everybody was friendly, so my perception is mainly a getting-out-of-your-comfort zone thing that comes with going to a taco stand at 2 a.m. while dressed up in career clothing. I will probably use the drive-thru next time! read more

I'm so glad I came here! First of all, the guy at the window was super friendly and nice and humored me while I rambled on about how the car in front of me went and parked (so I thought I needed to go park and wait for my order). He just smiled and laughed, which happens to be more than I get from close friends when I ramble on and on. Okay, now the food. It was pretty damn good. I got breakfast tacos with red salsa and the red salsa was nice and spicy and flavorful! I have a things about flour tortillas in Austin, and while these were not the worst flour tortillas, they were just not like the homemade flour tortillas you find in San Antonio. That is the only reason for no 5 stars. I will definitely be back to this place, I love the convenience of a drive through with the friendly employees and the delicious tacos--it's a winning combination! read more

The tacos taste just like they should. I've eaten my weight in street tacos in Mexico, and these are just as good. Yum! I loved the barbacoa. Will have to try others. read more

El Tacorrido - Awesome barbacoa taco! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Quick and good! They even have a drive thru! This place is tiny but t produces big flavor! The barbacoa is off the chain and the tacos are only $2 a piece- can't beat that! They do accept credit cards now too. read more

Ok, so... some friends introduced this little tiny taco stand to me about 3 or 4 months ago, and I am IN LOVE. This place is open from 6 am to 3 am every day, which is a big bonus for me - I drive past it on my way to work in the morning, so it's nice it's open that early. At least 3 days a week (sometimes 4), I go here, and whereas sometimes there's a dude there, most of the time it's two women and I always get to order in Spanish. I dig that it's cash only and I order in Spanish - makes me feel like I'm being "authentic" even though I know that breakfast tacos are Tex-Mex, not Mexican. Anyhow, the service is always quick, and I usually get the same thing: one bean & cheese taco on a flour tortilla; one bacon, egg (REAL EGG, mind you, not the 99% egg mixture you tend to get a lot of places), and cheese on a flour tortilla; salsa roja. I've only had their molcajete and salsa roja and whereas my friends have a weaker palate than I and prefer the molcajete, I LOVE the kick the salsa roja has. One of these days, I'll be heading there to pick up lunch or dinner, but in the meantime I'm going to now get back to today's breakfast... I just realized I should post this review while I'm thinking of it. Oh, and today I got an extra taco - it doesn't happen often, but at least once every couple of weeks, when the Spanish-speaking lady is working the window, I get three tacos so have one to eat for lunch or to give to a friend at the office. Not bad at all for $3.50! Oh, and if I add in a Mexican Coke, it's only $5.25 - CHEAP AND TASTY MEAL FTW! read more

After months of waiting, the new El Tacorrido at S. 1st and Oltorff has finally opened, and it was worth the wait. I tried the carne guisada, carnitas, and pollo tacos. All delicious. Salsa, also excellent. Queso, quite good. Chips, a little think for my taste, but they do hold up well for dipping in the queso. Delicious drive-thru tacos just blocks from my house. My diet is screwed. read more

Great tacos, super salsa especially the green! Hot enough to keep me happy. Everything on the menu seems to be good. Glad they have a drive-through, too. Wish they had iced tea though.. read more

This is my go-to when I want tacos. Great food, amazing prices and good salsas. Top it off with a mandarin jarritos and I'm in heaven. Thank you so much for feeding us. read more

Five stars for the taco al pastor. I've been looking for an al pastor that is cooked with pineapple, and El Tacorrido delivered. Delish!

Words cannot describe what my tastebuds are feeing right now. I ordered 4 beef tacos that were absolutely life changing! I wasn't sure on sauces so I asked for all of them. All of them are delicious. Not only was my order ready fast but it was hot fresh and hands down the best tacos I have ever had. Thank you! read more

El Tacorrido - 4 beef tacos. Two corn tortillas and two flour. I got them to go and got home to these hot beauties! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ok so I go there with a friend at an ungodly hour....and like the previous posters stated, its pretty sketchy round those parts..omg...yes...like 6 cop cars pulled up outta nowhere and was hanging in the parking lot. yet the long drive through line moved NOT an inch. A dude comes round to your window to take your order..limited english, so practice your espanol. and after tasting one of those delicious pollo flour tacos, I can see why..very flavorful, loaded up with fried bell peppers and onion and fresh chopped onion and cliantro..um um um. The rojo salsa is soooo good and spiced just right. so yeh, its worth it to venture over there and possibly get caught up in some uncessary drama...but kinda worth it? hahah read more

Everything was super tasty. The hot sauces were beyond my liking but if you like heat then you'll be fine that why I'm going 4 star. All three hot sauce options were too hot. If there was a 4th sauce that was mild to slightly hot I'd go 5 stars for sure. read more

Ohh Hell No! Dropped by this odd little shack in the middle of a strip mall parking lot on Tuesday afternoon. You order through a tiny window and sit in this weird "holding cage". Ordered the al pastor and carne asada tacos. Both were small baja-sized tortillas and way overpriced @ $1.75. Meats on both these tacos were way over salted. Carne Asada taco was actually on the cold side. Spot not worth messing with. read more

Great tasting tacos but a little on the pricey side. The fish tacos were my favorite although they were messy. It's worth a try.

I love this place! Tacos and quesadillas are great, especially their carnitas. They make their chips in house and they are perfectly crispy. Their Verde sauce is also so yummy...perfectly seasoned and good spice to it. I know this totally random but they also make these chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches and they are THE BOMB! We have made a few late night runs just for their ice cream sandwiches. It's difficult to stand out in Austin for tacos/Mexican food, but they really do and that should tell you something. read more

I have tried this place a couple of times to see for myself and I just don't get all the praise as the food is just meh. If folks think these are the best tacos and tortas around then they haven't been around much. The tacos are actually small for the price. I had various tacos; pastor, carnitas and carne guisada. I then tried a torta with bistec which was disappointing. Of any, the carnitas was the best although it was dry. The carne guisada is a bit odd, it's basically a beef stew but here there is no stew as in a gravy, it was more shredded beef in some juices. The only redeming salsa is the green sauce but you can get that other places. The search continues...... read more

Got their revuelta taco and their carne asada taco, tried both the corn and flour tortillas. Both tortillas are good. The revuelta was so good and unhealthy -- the pork skin was bomb. The cashier was friendly as well! read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I tried this place the other day for lunch. It was very reasonably priced and they were very friendly. I tried the carnitas, which were very good. They suggested I try the green sauce. Even though I'm not a green sauce fan, it was good. I still like the red sauce better. I will definitely be going back many times. read more

El Tacorrido - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Omg the best tacos I've had since moving to Texas. I will be back tommorow before I leave.

Tried pastor and carne asada, way too salty and not much flavor. Pastor was greasy and bland and the beef was sodium loaded, so much, my tongue was numb. For a $1.75 a taco, I want plenty of meat and flavor, both were lacking. Funky place, the girls you order from don't speak any english, but they got the order correct so that was a plus. Keep driving! read more

I am giving 3 stars because of service. The food is great, reasonably priced. I appreciate the fresh made food but their drive through is so slow. With their dining room closed they need a way to order online and have a pick-up table to make the process easier. Even pre-Covid it was slow but now it's way worse. Second, they get our order wrong at least 50% of the time. Check your order before you leave. read more

The service at night is the only reason this isn't a 5 star review. The have some of the best prices for tacos in the area. I love the bacon, bean and cheese on flour tortillas. They should sale bottles of the salsa verde. read more

El Tacorrido was a very pleasant surprise. I usually get Taco Deli down the street, but my girlfriend looked on yelp to try something different. She found that El Tacorrido had really good reviews. So my girlfriend dragged me out there in the late morning. And though I was hardly awake driving there, I was very surprised to see how affordable the prices were and how delicious the food tasted. If you're a fan of spicy salsa, this is the place for you! -david read more

Really amazing taco place...one of the best in town..looks like a really small place but gosh they make the best tacos. read more

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