Hubby recommended we stop here for breakfast. He raved about the chilaquiles. Breakfast tacos were great. All of the salsas are awesome. $3 mimosas and Bloody Mary on Sat/Sun. Fun, quirky spot. Old Austin. Menu looks fun. We'll be back to try lunch or dinner. read more

Paco's Tacos - Salsa bar! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great little spot in Mueller. Paco's has an unassuming storefront with lots of parking in the back. The location is pretty casual and seems to be on the older side. They have outdoor patio seating and a few tables inside as well. Paco's is more like an old wooden house, and you walk up a creaky, uneven wooden ramp to access the main door. Inside, Paco's menus are colorfully written out and they have quite a few options. I ordered a scallop taco and a shrimp taco, and the shrimp was clearly the winner - flavored well and cooked perfectly, not rubbery at all. Service was very friendly. read more

The ambiance, friendly service, and the Bandito taco were what earned Paco's 2 stars. I cannot in good conscience give it more then that though, as the Gringo and hatch with shrimp taco weren't good, the picadillo was strange, soggy, and borderline inedible, and the Vieira was fishy and definitely inedible. Certainly won't be going back. Oh and they shorted us a taco, but based on the other tacos, it was probably to our benefit. read more

Staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was fresh and delicious. There are many options. We had a bean and cheese, barbacoa, and the fish taco...all were so good! My baby ate all of it. read more

Paco's Tacos - Happy Customer - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

First night ever in Austin, and I came here as it was conveniently located across the street from my hotel. I wanted a quick dinner and just read while eating tacos. When I came in I was sort of lost, but it was pretty self explanatory. Go up to the counter, order, and they'll bring out your order. I think if it gets a bit too crazy they'll give you a table card or something so they can identify you, but when I went it was towards the end of closing so they knew which order was for who. I ordered two tacos and a torta: the Hook em and barbacoa taco. Both of the tacos were so damn juicy and well flavored. There's only one taco per order, so just keep that in mind. The size of the taco is pretty big however. The torta was pretty plain, and I would recommend you to lean towards the tacos. The menu was pretty big, and it was a lot to take in, to read it on the boards. They however do have a proper menu. One thing that I feel guilty about was that PACO'S TACOS RECYCLE! I had no idea, and my one beer bottle I threw in the trash because I didn't know where to place it. However, I believe the recycling crate is stored under where they have the bottled beer. Overall, this place is pretty great for tacos. I would definitely recommend the tacos. It's homey, and the restaurant recycles their bottles. read more

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It's been 4 years, so I thought we should give them another try. That was pretty dumb thinking. I ordered the beef fajita nachos. What I got were nachos that looked like something from a high school football game snack stand. Cheap, stale round "chips" covered in Rico's cheese with something that appeared to be some sort of tomato like substance. Watery, no flavor beans, some no flavor meat chunks and toss on some sort of shredded cheese like substance to give the appearance of... I don't even know. Add to that "guacamole" that is just terrible. My fella got 3 different tacos to try, taking one bite from each and wrapping them up. The homeless guy on 51st and Cameron was pretty excited to get it all, so at least it went to good use! There won't be a third try to this spot. read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I love the rustic decor that really sets Paco's tacos apart from trendier taco places. It really makes eating there feel more authentic. Tables are all spread apart for social distancing. I stopped by for lunch one day and ordered Paco's Bandito and Portabella for $4.25 each. Paco's Bandito was delicious but I thought the portabella could use more salt/seasoning. The salsa bar is really convenient to pick out whatever salsa floats your boat. The staff were all super friendly and our food came out quickly which is a huge plus for a quick lunch. read more

I will start by saying that it's a catchy spot. This was my first time stopping by and it was nice and clean. As far as service not to welcoming but not rude as well. I'm not sure if it was just the time of being there way early 6:30 am), but not to friendly. I ordered a barbacoa taco. I was looking for a photo to guide me in the commons, but unfortunately I could not find one. I wanted to know how big or small they were because I don't like to be surprised. I probably won't buy that kind of taco again since it was a bit smaller than expected. And I know things are pricey these days, but in my opinion I have ordered elsewhere the same taco and it was a good size for the price. Over all I'm not going to give it up just yet. I will try lunch there soon.. I will post an update. read more

Paco's Tacos - Nice - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Always come for to go! The tacos are soo yummy! My boyfriend likes the breakfast tacos like migas to make your own with 2 ingredients(that are filling and customizable)! His go to are sweet potatoes and egg OR eggs and bacon on corn! You can also pick flour tortillas as well. I love the scallop and fish tacos! THEY ARE DELISH ! Yes you can order this in the morning for "breakfast!" I always do! Will be back! I loveeeee the side sauces too! Recommend too! read more

All I can say avoir this place is YUM! It is a little gem right near my home and I feel blessed to have found it. The food is great even if the space can sometimes seem a bit cramped. I love the ambiance and the staff are super nice. Haven't had a bad meal yet. The right amount for the right price. P.S. the tortillas are awesome. The mix of corn & flour tortilla are great all by themself. read more

Great food and generous portions. Gringo taco is best shrimp taco in Austin. Also know for awesome Margaritas! read more

How has it taken me this long to try Paco's Tacos?! My coworker had recommend it for a work lunch so we went as a group. They had seating indoors and outdoors, but since it was so hot out we opted for indoor. We ordered our food at the counter, which didn't have a line, and then snagged a table. The food came out quickly and the tacos and queso were so good. I really enjoyed the gringo taco. I definitely hope to go back when I'm in the area. read more

I miss the days when I lived in an apartment behind Paco's Tacos! But I still make a special trip here for a lunch meeting or happy hour. The ambiance is very old Austin with the yard art and nestled in an old Austin house. Love the vintage coffee cups! But... at the end of the day... the delicious tacos make it great. read more

12/10 experience for breakfast. The tacos with the addition of corn were SO good and flavorful, and the chilaquiles are to die for! Slightly slow coming out, but service with a smile and a great experience overall. read more

First time, last time. I ordered the vegan taco which was basically just vinegary and greasy. I was not okay with it. All the staff were maskless, talking closely to customers. I ordered a margarita and it had droplets of grease in it, totally like fat. read more

A converted house, the entrance is not obvious if you're a pedestrian since it faces the back parking lot. The wooden ramp to get into the restaurant was closed, perhaps due to icy weather, but that would suck for someone in a wheelchair that needed it. Not that there is much space to maneuver when you get inside. This is often the case with businesses converted from houses. I ordered the portabello and FTB tacos. They were better than anything I've ordered from Torchy's. The portabello was better than the FTB. I wasn't a fan of the texture of the tempeh within the taco but it was seasoned well. I would return here again to try some of the other menu items. read more

Paco's Tacos - Portabello taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This old house. No really, it's an old house converted into a restaurant and it's adorable. Paco's is family owned and inside feels homey right down to the plethora of eclectic mugs used for coffee. I placed an order to go of 2 tacos Hatch w/ Shrimp and Gringo no chipotle mayo. Pros: -Service was good and quick -They're not short staffed...plenty of folks helping -Great conversationalists -Learned the history of Paco's -Menu is great -Prices are reasonable -Food is deliciously yummy!! Cons: -Chatted too much and forgot to order beans and rice. (Ally kindly fixed this for me) -Asked for chips but they never made it on the order. Didn't realize it until I got home. -Got home and opened my tacos to see they were flour tortillas. Ugh. Again, chatting and I forgot to request corn. The Hatch w/ Shrimp will bring me back for sure. And next time I'll keep my chatting to a minimum so I can get my order right! read more

Paco's Tacos - First time here...let's see! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is an amazing Austin gem! Not only does it have delicious food but it also has friendly service and great vibes. The owners are such a joy to chat with and the rest of the staff is extremely friendly. One of the best things on the menu is the iconic Big Man breakfast burrito, which I cannot recommend enough. Lounge on one of the outdoor patios, enjoy tacos and a delicious cup of coffee, and be reminded that it's places like this that make Austin such an amazing town to live in. read more

Paco's Tacos - Big Man burrito, sub scrambled eggs, no cheese, no beans. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Been wanting to try this place out for a long time, but to my disappointment when I arrived they told me that they could only accept cash because they already closed their registers since they close at 7:30. Mins you it was 7:25 and I was hoping to get a Togo order. You may say so what it is only 5 minutes, but I spent the time to drive there only to be turned away. If they are going to close their registers early then just say you are closing at 7:25 and not 7:30. So wasted my time. I used to work at a restaurant and understand how you want to get home, but I always waiting until closing time to actually close the registers. I definitely won't be returning. read more

I want to like this place, I do. It's in my hood, it's divey and, its not good. I ate here twice in two days and while I loved the ramshackle appearance it just wasn't up to snuff. The portion size was on the small side, and while the food was good it was not outstanding. And white rice with a hit of paprika is not Spanish rice. The lunch special the next day - tostada and small bowl of chicken tortilla soup - set me back ten bucks with coffee. What kind of a special with one small tostada is ten bucks? Friendly? Yes. Fast? Yes - you food will be out in about two minutes I kid you not. Yet you will not savor it, you will not be full and your wallet will be thinner. Just can't compete with so many good Tex-Mex places here in town. I tried Paco. read more

Paco's Tacos - Back door - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

While I do appreciate this place's kitschy appeal (and its proximity to my house), and so enjoy their shrimp taco (El Gringo), I always imagined they paid their employees a living wage considering the fact that they charge over $5 for their tacos. But that isn't the case, sadly. Also, when I went in this week, I was the only one wearing a mask. There were over 20 people squeezed into their entryway/counter area, and not a single one was masked. The owner was unmasked. The cashier was unmasked. All the kitchen employees were unmasked. And why? The pandemic is not behind us. A plea to local business owners: please, please be responsible. I KNOW that we so badly want to get back to the way things were before, but practicing a little caution during this scary time is literally the least we can do to keep each other safe and healthy. read more

I've driven by this place so many times and it has long been on my list of places to eat just cause it looked so cool. Also I must say that the name is very catchy and I love the Mueller area. One morning recently, I found myself fishing in Mueller early and decided to come over and stop for some breakfast tacos after with my dad. The place was even cooler than I had thought. The set up and decor was cool and a lot of it. It was a truly unique experience and the staff was great. The price was cheap and the food was great. They also carbonated water out of the fountain at no charge. All around the place was great. The price was well worth the value I received and I left feeling very satisfied with my meal. I'm not huge into Mexican food, but this place was grade for breakfast tacos and you really get a good bang for your buck. read more

Paco's Tacos - a hot dog wrapped in foil - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't know why I never heard or this place before on Instagram or in anyone's recommendations. I had the scallop, brisket taco, beef fajita and enchiladas plate (well, not ALL me) and everything was fresh and flavored well. I like the creativity of the scallops tacos although I wish they were the larger kind and it was cooked a bit chewy. Brisket taco was so moist, fatty and smokey with burnt ends. Amazing when you pair it with their 5-6 homemade sauces including a honey haberno one. Salty and sweet.. ugh. I'm glad the enchiladas weren't given with just a pour of queso or pour of melted cheddar cheese. Meat was moist in the center, rice was also fluffy and moist. I don't even like Tex Mex so if I'm recommending enchiladas you know it's good. I'll come back. I heard they have a great brunch menu. In terms of logistics, we went on a early dinner Saturday and it was empty (again why idk) so we got everything timely and decor in and out cute as a hangout spot. read more

Solid 2.5 Tacos were pricey Barbacoa taco looked like mush Queso was cold Carnitas was decent Mexican rice tasted like herb rice Took 25 mins for 4 tacos The place is super cute and people were nice Food is very meh. Won't be going back since the food didn't do it for me. read more

Ordered to go from inside the store, I live just down the street from Pacos, so I hurried back to consume my tasty morsels in the quiet solitude of my own home while they were still hot and fresh. With a price point of $8.75, which I would consider pretty expensive compared to its competitors, I had high hopes for Paco's take on the classic Beef Gordita, one of my favorite Tex Mex dishes. Boy was I in for a heart break. The biggest offender by far was the shell. One side was kind of tender and crispy, a passable but not especially inspiring rendition of the classic Gordita shell. The other shell was nearly inedible. It was hard and dry while at the same time being strangely gummy, like when you put bread in the microwave for a little too long. That alone made the dish one of the most disappointing variations I've ever eaten. But the disappointment didn't end there. The roasted red peppers were savory and well prepared but sparse to point of almost being non existent. I think there were a total of 3 peppers on my entire sandwich, each the size of a finger nail clipping. Considering how bland the sandwich otherwise was, a little more generosity with the peppers would have gone a loooong way to upping the flavor. They did do a good job with the beef and onions and were very generous with the gooey cheese, but these three positives were overshadowed by the final disappointment, the sandwich itself was surprisingly small. I am a pretty slim guy, I can usually barely finish two tacos. So It seems reasonable to me that a sandwich with a nearly $10 price point would be enough to leave me feeling reasonably satiated. But no. After gnawing through the though corn patties, my stomach simply said "is that it? " and has been growling angrily ever since. Pacos has excellent coffee and many of their tacos are top notch, but I would recommend try look elsewhere to satiate your Gordita cravings.! read more

Do not come here. The rustic/ cozy atomosphere draws you into the absolute horrendous food. We stopped eating weighing if the food was going to make us sick. The "sliders" were jimmy dean sausage patties microwaved and grill for a minute. The "tacos" were soggy tortillas filled with wet ingredients and no taste. Maybe come here if you want to get just a drink? But buy a beer because the margaritas have no alcohol. read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I randomly came across this place as I was driving by and was very happy I stopped by! A great place for tacos and queso. Ambiance/Service: The service here is pretty simple as you order your food upfront and then they will bring it to you after you order, and the staff is very friendly. The place at first took be back a little bit from the front of the place when you drive by as well as the outside of the house along with the inside. But hey, that is what makes this place charming and unique! Food/Drinks: They have a few beers in bottle that you can get along with other drinks. They also have a frozen drink which we had, but it was a little too sweet for our liking and it was already pre-made, so it wasn't something they could change. The tacos we had were super good and will definitely be coming back for more! I had the steak and its definitely worth getting. I also got the queso which I also recommend. I can't say its the best, but it is one of the best in Austin and comes with ground beef (underneath the queso) as well as guacamole. When you dip your chip in and grab all of it, it is super good! will definitely be coming back again for some tacos and queso and would recommend checking this place out if you are in the area or hungry for some tacos. read more

Refried beans are runny. Carne guisada was bland. Picadillo was terrible. Flour tortillas taste rubbery. Leaking roof. 6 tostadas, carne guisada plate, 2 teas and 1 water=$60. With tip. read more

Note to future self: one taco is sufficient! The tacos here are serious business - they are about the mass of 2 street tacos, so I recommend your scale down your regular order accordingly. But they are tasty! And they have a self-serve salsa bar with a lot of options, so you can adjust to the spice level that's right for you. Paco's is a funky place - the establishment is a house converted into a restaurant, so the indoor seating area is split into several small rooms. But the outside is a nice, backyard-y space with an outdoor bar and eclectic decor. It's not beautiful by Instagram standards, but it's comfortable and a great place to hang out with friends when the weather is nice! read more

Great people, great atmosphere, but most importantly great food! Open super early too this place is amazing!

Food and everything is mediocre and they're mask optional - so obviously don't care about safety of their employees or guests. There are plenty of places in Austin that respect the community - spend your money there instead. read more

I really want to love this place, but it's just okay. The building itself is very charming and has a cool outdoor patio with a small stage. The margaritas are pretty good and not over priced. There's a lot of potential for the patio to have fun live music every once in a while, but no indication that ever happens from the few times I've been here. They don't even have recorded music playing, and there's rarely anyone in here, so it's so awkwardly quiet you can hear the refrigerators running, and the team washing dishes and sweeping the floor. Not really a fun vibe. Ultimately it's about the food, which is also a bit underwhelming. The tortillas taste store bought, and the tacos are pretty hit or miss. I had the barbacoa twice and was disappointed the second time. My wife tried the bandito and gave it to me, which I only ate because I skipped lunch. The meat was a bit bland and mushy as some others have mentioned. She ate my tortilla soup which I wasn't crazy about, lukewarm and tasted a bit canned. Things are fairly priced, but in Austin, I'd almost rather pay a bit more if I know I can't make it (way) better at home. I've noticed the quality of a lot of restaurants has declined since the pandemic due to supply and staffing issues. I hope Paco's will become what I know it can be. I debated between two and three stars, but ultimately decided on two because I honestly don't think we have any reason to go back. I know I won't be able to convince my wife. I've included lots of pics of the outdoor spaces because I think with a little better food and some music, the place has the potential to be so much more popular. read more

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Randomly came across this unusual little house over on 51st by the Mueller area looking for some breakfast tacos and I'm glad I stumbled upon it! They have great parking in the back and plenty! Most small businesses, you have to fend for street parking, etc! This little unusual house I would describe it as definitely "Keep Austin Weird" vibe and I like it! They have a lot of options and it looks like they also serve lunch and dinner which is fantastic for another visit on the way home from busy downtown. I ordered 2 breakfast tacos: chorizo, potato, eggs and cheese with jalapeños and they were wonderful! read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great atmosphere, great tacos Grrrreat Sunday early experience! Family owned eclectic outdoor seating. Say hi to Mr. Bunny Rabbit too. Love it. Go Here! read more

Music is a little too much, but I guess that's the idea. Food was presented we'll look yummy but lack of taste. The chips were good, and the horchata was refreshing. I will come back to give it another shot. Service is not the best; I think they are easily better. read more

Paco's Tacos - Sope - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of my favorite places to eat! Good food, good atmosphere, GREAT staff! My two complaints: Pricey I was charged $4 for a small bowl of salsa I added to my large bowl of guacamole and chips. I'm not asking for free salsa (most restaurants serve free salsa) but who charges $4 for a small little bowl of salsa? Without chips! Paco's does! LOL Flies! As with any restaurant with outdoor seating flies can really be a nuisance and the flies love Paco's food, atmosphere and staff as much as I do! I recently came across the greatest invention for annoying flies that restaurants with patio seating NEED to keep in use! Rescue Fly Traps! OMG these things are boss at attracting and trapping flies. They prefer the stinky goo in the bag over your delicious dinner! Please Paco's! Invest in these traps!! It will make the patio experience soooo much more pleasant! You're charging $4 for about $0.25 worth of salsa! You can take that profit and get these fly traps. You and your customers will be glad you did! read more

Great hole in the wall food. Been going here for 20+ years for good comfort food & friendly service. TRY IT, U will like it & come back! JIM read more

They have a sign outside which states service animals are OK to enter to order food then I would eat outside. But they kicked me and my service dog out saying no dogs allowed. I tried to say he was a service animal, and I have a card for him and everything, but they said no. So...I guess I won't be back. With or without the service animal. This is strange for Austin....especially during Covid when I would be eating outside anyway. read more

We stopped in on our last morning in Austin and brought our dog-- it was great! We tried their bacon, egg, and cheese, potato, egg, and cheese, and chorizo and egg and they were all tasty. My fave was bacon, egg, and cheese. Mimosa was good. You can tell they use fresh and real ingredients. Their salsas are amazing-- our favorite was the honey habanero because it's sweet and spicy. Their half and half tortillas are YUMMMM. Quality food, kind service. It's 10:30 on a Sunday and we had no issue finding parking and had the outdoor area to ourselves. They have water bowls for pups. We'll be back next time we're in town. read more

I am a long time Austin resident and Paco's Tacos is a brand new place. You probably might not have heard of it since it opened in fall 2010. We all know in Austin you can get plenty of tacos and also breakfast anywhere in the city. Paco's gets 5 stars for the simple reason of great tasting food! Some people rate service, decor, and pricing based on a review. I consider those factors also but my goal is always taste. Everything ordered at Paco's was freshly prepared, well handled and had great size portions. 3 different salsa to chose (smoky red salsa, spicy verde, then a creamy green salsa). The place has the feel of a true Austin style locally owned restaurant. All day breakfast items! I say order one breakfast & one lunch item. My choice is a Gordita Con Tocino (egg, cheese, bacon, potatoes) and then a lunch taco Paco's pick (steak, potatoes, green & red poblano peppers and melting montery jack cheese). Add any salsa flavor to top it off. The best way to describe their Gordita is imagine a mexican style flat biscuit, cut in half and then the ingredients in between. Yum. Also they serve a half corn & half flour tortillas (or just get all corn or all flour). Menu also has fish & shrimp tacos for those fans out there. LCD TV indoors and outdoors with DirecTV. Perfect for when any sports game are on. Cozy indoor seating and huge outdoor seating area with quiet patio area. Staff is friendly and very attentive to their customers. It is like they want to hear the customer's direct input to make their restaurant better. They now sell beer, and do run beer specials. They also seem to be active with social media with Yelp and Facebook. The location actually makes it a great lunch candidate. I-35 @ 51st exit, take East 51st 1/2 mile, just right after Lancaster stoplight. 6:30am - 8pm everyday (9:30pm Fri/Sat), closed on Mondays. You do need to try this place out! read more

Paco's Tacos - Paco's Pick - Steak, potatoes, red & green poblano peppers, melted monterey cheese - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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