So good! I can't say enough about this place. The food is amazing. The service is amazing. The ambiance is too notch. So lucky to live 5 min away! read more

La Santa Barbacoa is a solid taco stop in Austin, especially if you're a barbacoa fan. The barbacoa taco was fresh and super juicy, with great flavor throughout. I also really liked how big the tortillas were -- they held everything together well and made the taco feel extra satisfying. Simple, well-executed, and definitely worth a stop when you're craving good barbacoa tacos. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mexican food/taco truck with a small but absolutely delicious menu of options Right next to a coffee shop, a small restaurant/lounge, and a thrift shop. Lots of outdoor seating around, primarily on picnic benches Took a little while for food to come out, but it was delicious when it did. Especially the cheese taco, which was essentially a taco with fried cheese in the place of a tortilla read more

I have to say this review is for the secondary location by the west side shopping center. I generally go there as the location is on my way to work. I am not sure if there was a change in staff but my order was terrible. I got the migas taco and quesadilla barbacha. The tortillas was nothing like I have gotten before and the eggs burnt and not the fluffiness I am use to. The first location holds to standard but the second has not. I got the food to go for lunch and didn't even eat any of it sadly. I will try again but definatly need to check my order before I go. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Migas taco burnt eggs - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Pro-tip: Just do yourselves a favor and go. SO good. Don't miss out on the Strawberry Horchata, either. Watch out Austin, this may be the best (okay, my favorite) taco spot in town. I didn't really look into the menu or details ahead of time, and I'm almost glad I didn't. I learned that they are Michelin recognized, and they deserve it. You know the meat/food is good when you don't need added sauces -- and that's saying a lot because the sauce is also really good. To drink: Strawberry Horchata or Amy of their freshly house made agua frescas (real ingredients, y'all). I'd you're not into that, you have Fleet Coffee right next door (their Horchata is tasty as well). To eat: Quesabarbacha (quesadilla filled with barbacoa, cheese, onions, cilantro) and the classic barbacoa tacos. Extra fun detail -- they serve their tacos on your choice of pressed to order corn tortillas (original, spinach, and beet). How neat is that?! With another location new to the W6th Clark's area, I know I'll be a frequent visitor. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Strawberry Horchata (WITH REAL BERRIES) - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Average overpriced food. Incompetent staff. Waited in line just to ORDER for 30 minutes because all surrounding restaurants were closed. They got the order wrong. Save yourself the headache and inconvenience. read more

I ordered the potato and the migas. The food was so full of flavour and was so so tasty. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was a little harsh on this place because of the hours. Recently, they've been a little more open about closures. These tacos are too good to give less than five stars. read more

My band mates and I visit Austin more or less every year for the Honk!TX festival, and we always hit this food truck at least once for breakfast tacos. Everything is fresh and delicious! The cantaloupe agua fresca is simply amazing. I've never tried the barbacoa - they're always happy to make a vegetarian version of their delicious food. ¡Muy sabroso! read more

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Finally got to try the acclaimed La Santa and it did not let down! Fresh Barbacoa and ingredients, hand pressed corn tortillas fantastic portions and quality can't ask for much more. Can't wait to try more! read more

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These tacos are among the best in Austin. The chefs invest a lot of time and effort into creating delicious, authentic barbacoa, which is then elevated with a unique Austin twist. While they may not be the traditional street tacos from Mexico, they are packed with flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy. The homemade corn tortillas are made to order, and the barbacoa is both moist and delicious. I highly recommend trying the breakfast tacos. The atmosphere is beautiful and peaceful--definitely worth a visit! If you're looking for recommendations, I suggest trying the Tacos, Tortillas, Barbacoa Chilaquiles Bowl, Breakfast Tacos, Salsa, Sopes, Migas Barbacoa Breakfast Taco, and Chilaquiles Con Barbacoa. read more

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This is one of those taco spots where they take Mexican food, make it hipster, and put a big price tag on it. I didn't realize this beforehand, however, and just saw on my maps app that there was a taco truck that I hadn't been to on Manor. I've been to El Chilito, which is very close by, and has fabulous tacos for great prices. I had the potatoes barbacoa taco and breakfast barbacoa taco. They tasted great, but I was done with them in a few bites. They were so small, and it was $11 for the two of them. They don't post the prices on their menu, which I realized was a big red flag. The tacos are of high quality, but their small size and high price for a taco truck made this experience disappointing. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Breakfast barbacoa taco and potatoes barbacoa taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

TLDR: Trendy barbacoa-focused taco spot with a nice patio, but high prices and hype outpace the flavor; good overall, just not essential. La Santa Barbacha is a much-hyped East Austin spot operating out of the patio of The Long Goodbye, serving tacos, frescas, and a few specials with a heavy focus on barbacoa. They've been recognized as Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide and show up often on "best tacos in Austin" lists. Parking can be a little tricky because of the small gravel lot, but during the day, I didn't have any real issues. The outdoor seating area is charming: a covered, gravelly patio with white picnic tables and lots of greenery. On my visit, I tried three items: the migas taco, the Benito, and the quesabarbacha. The migas taco was a satisfying breakfast bite: definitely not bland, with a salty pop in every bite. The Benito leaned slightly sweet but still worked, thanks to the contrast between creamy refried beans, crunchy chicharrones, and rich barbacoa. The quesabarbacha was solid comfort food: melty, toasty cheese wrapped around tender, flavorful barbacoa. The tortillas were great across the board: warm, soft, and pleasantly flavorful, not the generic, stale-feeling kind some taco spots use. My main complaint is value. At around $6 per taco, the bill climbs quickly, and while everything was good, it didn't quite reach the level I expected at that price point. Overall, it's a fringe recommendation: tasty and very cute, but more about aesthetics than flavor. read more

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I tried La Santa Barbacha at ACL and it was some of the best festival food I've ever had!! As I was walking around, people were asking where I got my tacos. The meat was tender and had so much flavor, loved the salsa verde too. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

DIOS MIO if you haven't had your taco today, RUN do not walk to La Santa Barbacha. Their Barbacoa (an inconceivably melt-in-your-mouth braised beef) in a simple beautiful handmade tortilla layered with fresh cotija, cilantro, and avocado IS EXCEPTIONAL. Elegant, simple, a perfect meal at the sweet tree-covered patio by the newly installed Westside Market (or to-go, but come, stay awhile). We're so lucky you're here. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious and beautiful homemade tortillas and really fresh, tangy salsas. lovely people. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

So continues the venture of the Michelin Bib gourmands. I was in the mood for tacos and which brought me over to La Santa Barbacha. Man what a gem, and such a delightful staff too. I was so happy with my choices and even got to meet the owner a bit too, which made the experience well deserving of the Bib Gourmand. Atmosphere: Food truck style next to a local convenience store and other food trucks as well. The venue itself is actually quite nice on a nice weather day due to the covering of shade and plenty of seating. Food: First off some of these may be like...all this for one taco, but you get pretty large portions so the price is easily justified. Besides price though the food itself is delectable. I ended up getting the Barbacoa taco, Cripsy Cheese Taco, and Quesabarbacha. Pretty much if something catches your eyes you won't be disappointed, with my personal favorites being both the Crispy Cheese and Quesabarbacha for any cheese lovers delight. Service: Counter style service where you simply order and they call your name when it is ready. I did get to meet one of the owners and it was just such a delight to hear her passion and creativeness for food come to life and now getting to see people enjoy her ideas. This may make one of my new top favorites for a taco joint should the cravings come. Easy Repeat. read more

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Very cute taco truck off of Manor! I've wanted to try this place for a while and I'm so happy I did. You order at the counter and wait for your order. The backyard area has tons of picnic benches and high tops for seating. The order does take a while, but worth the wait. We got the barbacoa taco and Quesabirria. The taco meat is SO SO juicy and yummy. Quesabirria is loaded with cheese. Overall, this would be a great place for breakfast tacos or an afternoon lunch. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My boss brought me here to for lunch. I had to come back to this place cause I really liked it and I had to bring some for my wife so she could try it. We both fell in love with the. QUESABARBACHA read more

The tacos were so good. You can taste the freshness of the tortillas that are made to order. And the barbacoa was juicy and flavorful. This is a perfect place to get lunch even on a hot day. The fans and the trees make the place cooler. Don't sleep on the drinks here. Pink horchata was almost like a milkshake and not too sweet. The food came out 10-15 mins after ordering. read more

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THE BIG: Right off of Manor Road next to the light rail line. Still a food truck but with a better location IMO. Right next to a coffee food truck with plenty of seats for outdoor eating. Parking lot available but it gets filled up quick. Street parking also available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Last time I read about La Santa Barbacha, they were at the Native hostel, but makes sense that they moved since Native hostel is now Holey Moley (mini golf). The wife and I came here on a low key Saturday afternoon. The new spot is definitely nicer with more seating and a play area for kids and doggos. There's no prices but the tacos are $5 each. Pretty pricey for a taco in my opinion. There was also the barbacha which is way more of a deal than individual tacos that is essentially a meat quesadilla. That was delicious albeit very cheesy. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done here for a taco and the quesabarbacha was around $16. Great flavors and a little pricey but will be back to try more items. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was welcomed with kindness as soon as I stepped to the window. Chilaquiles is my favorite food so thats exactly what I got ! I paired the chilaquiles with a refreshing Pineapple mint agua fresca. These are some of the best chilaquiles I have ever had in Austin. Thank you so much for your kindness, I can taste the love put into this dish. Also ! Try their habanero salsa its so delicious! The read more

La Santa Barbacha - barbacha chilaquiles bowl - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

La Santa Barbacha - When Culinary Heaven Decides to Vacation in Austin If a breakfast taco could hug your soul, whisper sweet nothings to your taste buds, and then drop the mic--La Santa Barbacha would be that taco's stage. I had the potato breakfast taco and I'm not being dramatic (okay, maybe a little)--but it was the best I've ever had. The tortillas were homemade, soft, and melted in your mouth. The cheese? Just enough to satisfy the palate without overpowering the other flavors in every glorious bite. Meanwhile, my wife fell into a deep, joyful trance with the Barbacha chilaquiles. I couldn't talk to her for a solid ten minutes. She was in a different dimension--somewhere between Oaxaca and flavor nirvana. The vibe? Order at the window, grab your food, and post up in their outdoor seating area that feels like a tropical vacation had a baby with a backyard garden party. Palms, warm sun, a breeze--it's like your taste buds and your inner traveler both get what they came for. Quick tip: Don't expect table service--it's an order-and-pick-up setup. Bottom line: If you're not eating breakfast at La Santa Barbacha, you're doing mornings wrong. Austin, you've outdone yourself. read more

La Santa Barbacha - La Santa Barbacha - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

LOCATION: This food truck is near a lot of apartment complexes and very walkable. It is located right next to a Fleet coffee truck. There is plenty of outdoor seating in the shade. If you don't live nearby, parking can be a bit tricky. FOOD: I ordered the crispy cheese taco, the barbacoa taco, and carne asada taco. The crispy cheese taco was yummy and filling as the outside shell is fried cheese. It is on the heavier side though. I would order this again. The carne asada and the barbacoa tacos were good, but nothing amazing. COST: These are on the pricier side. The carne asada and barbacoa tacos were $5 each and the cheese taco was $10. I think the cheese tacos was worth the price, but not the regular tacos. OVERALL: I like this place for the convenience since it is walkable from my location. But if I'm being honest, I wouldn't go out of my way to come since the tacos are pricey and parking is challenging. read more

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This place really is delicious! I've been here 3 times now and look forward to going each time we stop at Fleet, The barbacoa breakfast tacos and sopas are 10/10. Full of flavor and great portion sizes! There is a parking lot in the back but it's almost always full so you have find street parking. For the amount of people ordering I would say that most of the time they get your food out reasonably quick, but it' will take 15+ min or so. It's a great vibe for meeting friends for coffee and some food! Highly recommend! read more

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While at the Long Goodbye, we decided to grab food from here. There was nobody to be found when I walked up to the window, even though it said "open." I left and decided to come back in 10-15 minutes and again, nobody to be found inside the food truck. I knocked on the window, checked if anyone was around. Once the employee showed up, he was not apologetic nor understanding towards my wait. Food and service were not good, so I'm not sure why and how they got recommended by Michelin. read more

We went here for lunch before leaving Austin. There was a lot of people in the area as there's a coffee spot next to it and also a bunch of small shops around. The wait wasn't that long. A few orders before me. The shops give you something to do and walk around while waiting for your order. I ordered the 3 breakfast tacos they had. They're not too big, 3 of them will fill up a plate. I think 3 is a good amount for one person, maybe 2 if you don't eat that much. The tacos were delicious and the 2 salsas they gave definitely added the additional spice and flavors it needed. Highly recommend and would definitely go back next time we're in town read more

La Santa Barbacha - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The tamales they sold for Xmas were expensive and subpar. They were dry and the masa/filling ratio was way off.

I have conflicting thoughts about La Santa Barbacha. The crispy cheese taco was really tasty (but only for the first half as it ended up feeling incredibly heavy in the second half). It's just so much cheese. If it were actually crispy, I think it would be 10x more enjoyable. Instead, it was just a very, very cheesy taco. In addition to the crispy cheese taco, I also ordered one of their more standard tacos. It was good but both tacos together ended up being almost $20 which I felt like was kind of a lot for a casual taco meal. Overall, I thought La Santa Barbacha was good. But given how many other Michelin-recognized taco spots there are in Austin, I'm more interested in trying out the others versus making a repeat visit back to La Santa Barbacha. read more

This food truck is in this really cute little park area (?) next to Fleet Coffee. I thought their food was quite overpriced, but the homemade tortillas are really nice. I got the migas barbacoa, and it was pretty good. I don't think I'm a big fan of barbacoa, but the actual migas + tortilla was yummy. I also got a strawberry horchata because it seemed like Yelpers were fans, but I did not like it at all. It reminded me of artificial-tasting medicine. read more

La Santa Barbacha is a very good tasting food truck. I ordered 2 quesabarbacha and the meat was tender with a great salsa given on the side. The tortillas are homemade and I will say they are well made. I was not disappointed in the taste and the quality was terrific. It feels authentic and worth the visit. If you eat there, the location seemed sweet. I would definitely recommend staying to enjoy if you are able and of course if weather permits. There is a patio with shade and an area below. The service is the reason I gave 4 stars. I think the food is great, but you may be disappointed in service. My recommendation to the owner is to ask the customer if the order is to go or not. In my case, I needed to ask for some sort of covering since I was no longer eating at the location. The reason for leaving could be personal experience, however, the order took extremely long. I would be understanding, but, individuals who ordered after me received their order ahead of mine. For context, there are assigned order numbers, and these customers and I had the exact same order. I do think they possibly forgot my order because +10 customers ahead I had to inquire about my order. I had to special requests so I am unsure what was happening. Overall great food, but would hope for better service next time. Sometimes good food is not worth it if the service ruins the experience. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Quesabarbacha - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Such a cute little food truck with amazing tacos and a lovely outdoor area. It's in the same gated area as the fleet coffee and a bar which are all great. I love that they make their own tortillas. Very good service and prices too. Great spot to grab a quick taco or two! Their Quesabarbacha is my favorite thing on the menu! Definitely a repeat customer and love this spot! read more

La Santa Barbacha - Potatoes Barbacoa Breakfast Taco - Delicious - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place never disappoints! Some of the best breakfast tacos in town. The tortillas are handmade and you can tell. There's lots of seating but will likely be busy on weekends. Love the sauces that come with each taco. read more

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Lovinggg this Mexican food truck! Tortillas are homemade and made-to-order, barbacoa is fantastic, and everything is full of flavor. The sauces on the side are great and the orange habanero one definitely has a kick! Location is also great, right next to Fleet coffee -- perfect for some breakfast with your coffee! I love the large shaded patio and east Austin vibes. We ordered the Migas barbacoa taco, beef asada taco, and barbacha chilaquiles bowl. All three were so tasty and I love that they have chilaquiles on the menu. While the tacos look small, they are actually quite filling. Absolutely will be back! read more

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I prefer the barbacoa taco here compared to the others. The tortilla are made by hand and very delicious. You can also grab a coffee or cocktail in the same place from fleet or the long goodbye. There's a vintage store as well. There is a lot of seating outside with fans and misters in the summer. The staff are very friendly and quick. read more

La Santa Barbacha - Asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came here on a Friday evening, excited to try a new hot taco spot. There were a few small groups ahead in line so we tried peeking around at the menu, but realized there were no prices anywhere. Thought this was odd but, oh well, "we'll just ask." When we got up to the front, the guy taking orders apologized and said they've been busy and he's just filling in to help. So we asked "how much are the tacos", and he replied "they're all $5 each". We ordered a Benito, a Barbacoa, and two crispy cheese tacos. Plus a pink horchata (which we hot swapped with the delicious cantaloupe fresca). Then he told me the total was $45 and my dumb ass didn't think to question it. With tip it was $50. Well, we had about 30-40min to wait, and in that ravenous period I realized, wait, doesn't 4x5 = 20? How does this make sense. Once we found the menu online we realized those crispy burrito things are actually $10 each. Scratch that, $11 after seeing the receipt. In fact, everything was more expensive than we thought. So yeah that sucked. I promise I'll stop harping on them in a second. We eventually had to go up to ask where our food was, and I guess it had just been sitting there chilling because she said her mic was broken? We were missing our second crispy taco but that came right out after another checkup. At this point, we were starving and the food was tasty. My crispy cheesy $11 taco was soggy but honestly it was still good. The fresh one my gf had was better, and hers had refried beans inside. The salsas were excellent. And the fresh tortillas were delightful. All said, it was a time consuming, expensive meal at a really trendy food lot. And I was still hungry when we left. I hope they can get more help to course correct and be more transparent with pricing. Cheers. read more

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Such great ambiance and delicious, fresh tacos. We came on a Saturday just before lunch so we ordered the migas breakfast tacos. Tortillas are made fresh and the tacos are delicious. Also got the pineapple mint drink and it is so refreshing! There is a coffee food truck next to it so you have options. Lots of tables to eat at, and is kid and dog friendly. Such a great spot with delicious food truck tacos! There was a pop up vintage clothes sale, and they were getting ready to show the UT game that afternoon. I will defintely be back! read more

I've been meaning to check out this place for a while and I finally did. I ordered a taco (I don't eat meat so it likely was a veggie one) and it was super tasty. I was very impressed! I went back a few days later and ordered the pink horchata. It was a delightful treat. My friend really enjoyed it too. It was a nice twist on the traditional drink. I also enjoyed that this food trailer is also located next to a coffee spot called Fleet. I can grab my iced latte and my taco and just relax. The place is becoming a popular hang out spot. I'll definitely be back! read more

Food truck with ample outdoor picnic style tables. Menu isn't too large but is filled with reliable options. Each taco is $5. My pick was the migas taco. The fried corn chips provided texture to the delicious meat, all enveloped in a fresh corn tortilla. Each taco is a decent size, don't be fooled. Expect a bit of a wait for your food, especially on weekends read more

La Santa Barbacha - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Quality tacos and great service, 10/10 recommend. I go several times a month, love it each time