My first time here but I will definitely be back. I have lived in this area for a few years and keep passing by saying "one day I'll try their tacos". Finally, today was the day and I sure wish I would have tried this place sooner. Since moving to Texas from Southern Cal, I haven't found many places that have what I would call authentic tacos. I keep trying hoping to find that place and I just might have. They are located in a small food truck court off 71. Easy parking and they have plenty of outdoor seating if you want to enjoy your tacos fresh. I only ordered "street tacos" with Adobada; I didn't have to wait long and I did take them to-go since I don't live very far. When I got home, they were still fresh and warm. They were prepared in fresh corn tortillas (they do also offer flour) and there is quite a bit of meat. They came with lime wedges and some red & green sauce. Given my experience with other taco locations, I wasn't expecting much. But my first bite... I was surprised at how delicious they are. Most places I have been to, the meat tastes as though it has been warming in a metal bin for awhile and lacks freshness. But this meat was very fresh and delicious. Squeeze a little lime and add some of the green sauce and these tacos are epic! I ordered three and thought for sure I would end up throwing one or two of them out. But after eating two of them, I saved the third for my daughter but was tempted to eat it too. If the tacos are this good... I am sure the rest of the food must be great. I have had tacos from a few places in downtown Austin that are good, but it's a far drive to get them regularly. It's nice to know the best tacos I have tried since coming to Texas is quite close to me. And between the tacos I have had in Austin and Ortega's, I would choose Ortega's any day. Although they provided red sauce, if you like really spicy... use the green sauce. Like finding good tacos, it has been difficult to find good spicy taco sauce but their green sauce is going to make you sweat a little. Although I waited years to try, I'm glad I finally tried Ortega's and I will be back soon. read more

Ortega's Tacos - Adobada Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

Food is AMAZING, service is always top notch so quick, kind, and consistent! Ambiance has continued to escalate over the years with a wonderful patio to eat under in front of the truck! Love this place and it's a weekly spot for me! read more

This place is the best taco truck in the 71 area. The staff are super friendly and don't forget to get the Ortega with the green sauce

It took to long to get my food and apart from that there was a hair in my food.my plate also did smell weird and i don't want my kids eating off of that read more

The couple that runs this truck are the most genuine and kind human beings ever! I left my wallet there and didn't come back for a month and they held onto it for me. Yes, there are still good people out there,THANK YOU! Tacos are amazing! I'm a regular read more

Let me be absolutely clear Ortega's Tacos didn't just feed me. It saved me. There I was, wandering through the desolate wasteland of flavorless fast food and soul-sucking chain restaurants, hollow, broken, a mere shadow of the person I once was. Life had lost its seasoning. The joy had vanished from my tongue. I was starvingnot just for food, but for purpose. And then... I saw it. A humble little taco stand. A glowing beacon in the darkness. Ortega's Tacos. I approached, skeptical, jaded by years of under-seasoned meat and soggy tortillas. But the moment I bit into that first tacocarne asada kissed by the gods, salsa with the heat of a thousand suns, cilantro so fresh I wept something changed inside me. The clouds parted. A mariachi band began playing in my soul. Time slowed. I saw colors I had never seen before. I remembered who I was. I remembered how to feel. Ortega's didn't just serve me tacos. It resurrected me. Five stars. A thousand stars. If you haven't been, you haven't lived. read more

Hands down, best street taco shop in the Austin area that we've been to. Absolutely delicious. If I could give more stars I would. Every bite packed with flavor, the pastor with pineapple especially!! I personally am a big fan of pastor con piña so I'm so happy they offer that instead of charging extra for pineapple. Hubby loved the bistec and ortegas especiales, in his words the latter was "an adventure park in his mouth". Service was great, wasn't a long wait and woman working cashier was so kind and welcoming! Loved getting to enjoy the ambiance overlooking the hills with music and shaded seating area they offer. If you're in the area or want to try a new place, definitely stop by here!! read more

Ortega's Tacos - Top: Pastor, Ortegas Especiales, Bistec Bottom: Two Pastor, Sausage/Egg/Cheese - Tacos Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

Juan & Nelly Ortega have one of the best taco trailers around Austin! Their breakfast tacos are amazing! You've got to try their Ortega Taco or Migas tacos. Wow just amazing and so fresh! We also just had them cater our party for 50. They provided beef and chicken fajitas with all the fixings and they were the best we have ever had! Everything was prepared fresh and on time! I would highly recommend them for your next gathering. Everyone raved about the fajitas, fresh guacamole and those amazing tortillas! Thanks Juan and Nelly for making our event special with your amazing food! read more

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Best breakfast tacos in the area. I get the Ortega Especial with scrambled eggs instead of fried egg.

Great food! Love their tacos!! Great service: they listen to your requests! Give them a try!! read more

If Ortega's had a breakfast taco throw down with God for best taco , Ortega's would win hands down ! I had the Ortega's special , and the egg Ala Mexicana and the best breakfast taco's i have EVER HAD !!! Life altering good !! read more

Excelente lugar para disfrutar auténtica comida mexicana. El servicio es excelente también, rápido, y amable. Estábamos solo visitando y esta fue la cereza del pastel. Delicioso y 100% recomendado! read more

Ortega's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

Food was tasty but a few things could have been better. 1) drove up to the truck and as soon as we saw several customers in line without masks we decided to try calling the order in. The woman that picked up asked me to wait and I said ok. Seven minutes later I could still hear them cooking and taking orders but seems like I was forgotten. At this point, my husband decided to order in person. There were no non-masked people around and no one was waiting in line. I hung up after I saw my husband was about to order. 2) I saw people arrive after my husband and leave with their orders. Time passed and everyone was gone except one customer, after 35 minutes of waiting, yes thirty-five, my husband walked up to inquire about the order. She pointed to a bag sitting there and said "it's right there".... wth?! Really? Wow. 3) $9.50 for their quesadillas is pricey for a food truck. If you're really hungry, I recommend instead you get 3 tacos ($3 bucks each) - it would be slightly cheaper and you'd get way more meat. 4) Menu states the tortillas are handmade and perhaps one needs to be specific when ordering (my husband wasn't asked for preference), but tacos were made with flour tortillas. Maybe people that are into Tex-Mex cuisine (or just dont know any better) are okay with that, but that's a big no in my book. I occasionally make an exception for breakfast tacos (as we are in Texas) but regular tacos should be made with corn tortillas (it's not only tastier but healthier). Para ustedes que crecieron en Mexico, se comerian un taco de tripas en tortilla de harina? Guácatelas! 5) They gave us two salsas. The red one seemed to have roasted tomatoes in it and the heatness level was good. The other one was a creamy green - we didn't care much for it. Ive only seen this kinda of creamy jalapenos salsa here in TX (in breakfast tacos). Seemed a bit too Tex-Mex for me. read more

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I cannot say enough about this place! I go for their breakfast platters because every single one is delicious. The ingredients are fresh, the plates full of flavor, and the owners are wonderful! I highly recommend you trying this gem! read more

Can you say "breakfast tacos" three times fast? I can't because I'm still stuffing my mouth with the especial breakfast tacos from this friendly taco truck - Lol! I've only been to this place couple times for breakfast and a couple times for lunch because they are usually closed on evenings and weekend times when I try to grab food here, not because I don't crave them. I have tried many tacos in this area and these are "hands down, mouths open" the best tacos I've found so far without giving to driving 25+ min. The hours they are open don't sync well with my schedule so I bought extra the last couple times to eat leftovers. They are that good - worth the try, especially if you prefer authentic Mexican tacos over Tex-Mex. Their lunch tacos have fresh cilantro and come with a fresh lime sliver, just the way I like. The verde sauce has a nice kick! read more

Ortega's Tacos - Tasty breakfast "el especial" tacos topped with verde and red salsa! - Tacos Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

Delicious tacos! I definitely recommend getting there breakfast tacos. The workers are always friendly and helpful.

Friendly employees, food was great and fresh. Tortillas fluffy and soft. Pretty speedy, took less than 10 mins for our 3 tacos read more

Ortega's Tacos - bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast taco - Tacos Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

Our family stopped by the Spicewood Food Truck/Court area today. We ate at Ortega's Tacos. We ordered: Ortega's Special tacos, Barbacoa tacos, Carne asada tacos and chilaquiles plate. They were all phenomenal and authentic, delicious food! The service was welcoming and patient, helpful while we decided what we wanted. Helped with custom order. They have a great space, shaded and can accommodate large groups. Will definitely be back to try more of their food options! read more

Easily the best tacos in west Travis County and maybe even a sleeper for the best in Austin.

Oye if I could eat this every meal I would!!! Such a sweet woman that runs this place and she can cook!! I never order off the menu and always just ask her to make what she would want to eat. Never disappoints read more

Amazing tacos! Amazing salsa! Amazing service! Worth a try, wont disappoint. I do wish they were open for dinner! read more

Such a great family running this small business and an asset to our community. Food is fantastic and have been going here for years. Breakfast tacos are great and they don't skimp on the size. Don't overlook their plates and lunch options either. Local, friendly, and most importantly good! read more

Easy to miss on 71 but once you get a taste of their food you'll always remember it Breakfast tacos tasty. Good chorizo bacon and egg read more

Try the Ortega's special for breakfast (in taco or burrito form) and douse it in the creamy salsa verde. It's pure Heaven!

These tacos are fire. Can't wait to go back. Would have a picture but I ate them too fast. Wow.

Best Al pastor in and around Austin. I work construction and this is one of the only places I will go even if it is out of the way, always worth it! read more

Delicious, homemade tacos! The salsa is so good but very spicy. Very fare prices as well. Will definitely be back! read more

Ortega's Tacos - Bacon Egg and Cheese, Pastor and Chicken Fajita - Tacos Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

Love this taco truck! I eat at least few times a week at this place. The Ortega's special is one of my personal favorite breakfast taco, and for lunch there carnesada burritos, or tacos with their green salsa. What I mostly like is meat is full of flavor and they don't use ground beef for their menu items. read more

Best tacos in town! We've been known to go multiple times a week :) The pastor tacos are my favorite, but the beef and chorizo are close behind and everything we've tried has been delicious. I wish they were open for dinner! read more

Love this place and the friendly service. Best tacos in the Austin area! Delicious drinks as well. My favorites are the Ortega especial, carnitas and the Barbacoa! read more

Fantastic carnitas tacos. I look forward to going back to try the Al pastor tacos next time I'm in town. Great service and food!

There is so much heaven in my mouth right now. These are the best breakfast tacos I've ever had! read more

Ortega's Tacos - Ortegas especial - Tacos Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

Bistec and homemade corn tortillas on point. Nellies quesadilla is so good. This little food truck won't disappoint. Nice seating area too.

So happy i decided to stop by here for breakfast. It was that good that i had to get extra tacos to go to save for later! Love the bistec taco and egg tacos .. will be back to try more read more

Ok, I admit it, I am a taco junkie. I love tacos, especially from this Spicewood food trailer. The breakfast tacos and beef steak tacos are so delicious. There are clean, clean, clean tables in the shade and the friendly folks making everything happen are courteous and friendly. Thank goodness I live close, I'll be there minimum three times per week. Homemade tortillas and the green sauce are now in my dreams. read more

The Ortega Special breakfast taco is probably the best thing my mouth has ever tasted!!

Ortega's is literally THE BEST tacos in TEXAS. They beat Juan in a million by FAR. The Barbacoa on corn is the best. The carnitas are good as well and the breakfast tacos steak the show! The owners are so friendly too! read more

Great tacos! We love the breakfast tacos! Staff is super friendly and they have a nice place to sit and eat with real plates and silverware. Just wished they were open on weekends and we'd go even more! read more

I must have done something right to have been blessed by the taco gods. This is one of the best places to get tacos in Texas. Really. Every taco is made fresh, no spooning out the meat from crockpot, fresh every time. It is amazing. Best al pastor, best carnitas, best chorizo. I have been to many, many tacos trucks/shops in Austin, Houston, Sam Antonio...this is the one I think of when asked which is the best. I could eat the Ortego Especial every single day. read more

The best tacos and chilaquiles I've ever had! This place needs to open a restaurant, they would kill it!!!!