As a Californian, it's been a bit of a struggle to find tacos that actually hit the way they do back home. Paprika is everything I've been searching for! There's real flavor, the meats are so well seasoned and generous, and the tortillas are really really good. The space is super cute too, but the salsa bar is where it's at. It definitely packs some heat!! The al pastor is some of the best I've had (only avail on saturdays) and loved the carnitas too. $4 a taco is a bit criminal, but I will happily hand over my money every single time. Amazing house made agua frescas too read more

The inside of the restaurant gives me slight "hole in the wall" vibes but honestly it works and I like it. Overall, happy with my meal but I wouldn't say it's my favorite. Ordered: - Al Pastor - Sad that this is considered a special since I think this was the best one we had. It came with one piece of pineapple, I would've like more. - Suadero - Carnitas - Strawberry and Guava Fresca - yummy Got there about 1.5 hours after they opened and probably waited about 30 minutes. It was loud inside, kinda hard to hear people at the same table, good thing they do announce your order with a speaker. I appreciate all the cute artwork on the paper bags around the restaurants. Their merch was also cute. read more

Paprika ATX - tacos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I finally made it to Paprika. As others have noted, they get busy super fast. I followed some of the other reviews and decided to arrive when they first opened for the day. Smart move, got there and there were maybe 5 people ahead of me waiting to get in. So luckily, not a long wait. Though, I would wait long for them. The service is impeccable. The vibe is great. The tacos are incredible. I think it's save to say they are in my Top 10 Taco List. The beef, brisket, and chicken tacos are primo. Next time, I need to try a quesadilla! read more

This restaurant is one of the best taco spots in Austin! You order at the counter, and the cashier was super nice. The restaurant has plenty of seating, and there was street parking nearby. The vibes inside were good too and I liked how it wasn't too crowded. I loved the brisket taco! The tortilla had a nice, slightly crispy texture. The meat was extremely flavorful, and I loved it with the cheese. I also liked that there was a little bar with all the sauces. The green sauce was super good and not too spicy. read more

Paprika ATX - Menu - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place has been on my list forever and I was excited to go on a Saturday morning right at 11am when they opened. There were already a few others there as well, so they get busy quickly! Service is extremely casual - order and pay at the counter for dine-in or to-go. There is ample seating but it's cold metal tables and chairs, truly meant to eat and go. Everything we ordered was fantastic. As a native San Antonian, this is the closest tacos I've found that are similar in quality and flavor. Truly worth a visit! QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, small spots in front and to the side/behind the building. Not a large space so may be hit or miss. - Reservations? No, super casual so walk-ins only. The tacos were fantastic and generously portioned. The torta was also delicious. We also tried the jicama lemonade which was just okay - more sweet than tart. Next time I'll try something else! Can't wait to revisit! read more

Paprika ATX - Tacos and torta - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

We dined here last night before they closed for business at 6pm. We read good things about them. When we arrived, we parked right by the restaurant. They had about 8 or so tables with chairs inside. I wish they had heating because it was cold inside. I guess they are not used to cold temperatures. We ordered the following tacos: (2) Tinga de Pollo (Chipotle braised chicken), (2) suadero (brisket confit), (2) carnitas (pork confit), and (1) cheese quesadilla. I ate the chicken tacos because I don't eat red meat. My husband and his relative ate the beef and pork tacos. My baby and I ate most of the quesadilla. The food was flavorful. The hibiscus tea was delicious. The bathroom was clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. I think we would dine here again the next time we're in town... maybe when the weather warmer. read more

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I thought I was through with the holiday party circuit. Bam! A friend of mine reminded me of two parties I agreed to go with her. So I exhaled and prepared to attend. One of the parties is today. I have been so busy today I forgot to eat - workshop, sorting and packing socks for nursing homes and the gym. So, I needed a little something to tide me over until the party. Therefore, I stopped Paprika ATX. Today was my lucky day! They were serving Al pastor tacos, which are only served on Saturdays. Al Pastor is a pork based taco with elevated seasoning and ingredients. One taco hit the spot! Now off to the holiday party... read more

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Paprika is phenomenal! Absolutely mouthwatering tacos. Located on North Lamar, Paprika serves authentic tacos that will absolutely hit your soul. They serve five flavors on any given day, and have Al Pastor on Saturdays. The service here is very friendly, you are greeted as you enter and leave the establishment. Very cozy and welcoming environment. I ordered a total of six tacos (3x Suadero, 1x Suadero Quesi-Taco, 1x Carnitas, and 1x Campechano Taco). They were all absolutely mouthwatering tacos-watering and delicious. The hot sauce here packs a punch, I was definitely sweating after a few bites! Highly recommend this spot for my fellow taco-enthusiasts! read more

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Once a beloved food truck, Paprika ATX has now moved into its own brick-and-mortar location. The space is fairly small, but we were able to snag a table, and there's also a back room with several additional tables. I loved the salsa bar, which ranges from mild to medium to hot. The staff were super friendly and even gave recommendations on which salsa pairs best with each item. Ordering is simple with counter-style service & you're given a number and they bring the food out once it's ready. Honestly, everything was a 10/10: the meat, tortillas, and salsas were all incredibly fresh and high quality. This is easily one of my favorite spots, hands down. While space and parking are limited, service moves pretty fast. I wouldn't recommend large groups during peak hours. read more

Paprika ATX - Al Pastor & Carnitas Tacos with a Tinga De Pollo quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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As always, appreciate the great food and drink guys! The new spot inside is awesome and still has the great jams playing. The vibes are always high here! And the food always smells amazing! One thing I love about here is even though it transitioned from truck to brick and mortar, y'all stay super consistent. And I know whoever tries here for their first time will still get the same great food as I once experienced when I first tried at the truck window. Great job! read more

Paprika ATX - Suadero Quesitaco Carnitas - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's the real deal. I ordered three tacos, suadero (brisket), carnitas (pork confit), and nopalitos (cactus). All three were excellent, but the nopalitos were truly special with spicy, bright flavors that really came through. The person who took my order said it was her favorite too. I turned the suadero into a quesitaco, which means they add a layer of cheese between the double tortillas. Highly recommend doing this if you wan the taco to be extra rich and just more fun to eat. This place used to be a trailer and now has a brick-and-mortar spot on Lamar, but it still feels very true to its roots. It's small, maybe around 10 tables total. You order at the counter, grab a drink (I had a Topo Chico, they also have aguas frescas and Jarritos), and they call your name when your food is ready. There's a salsa bar with red and green sauces, and don't expect to be asked if you want flour or corn tortillas here. Parking can be tricky with maybe five or six spots out front, so you might need to park behind the building or across Lamar in the neighborhood. I went on a Tuesday around 2 pm and there was still a steady line, with tables turning over pretty quickly but rarely sitting empty. That alone tells you something. This place isn't flying under the radar, people know it's good, and they show up. It's easily one of the best places for truly authentic Mexican tacos in Austin. read more

Paprika ATX - 3 tacos and a Topo Chico - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mushroom tacos are hard to make flavorful, to draw out the moisture and rehydrate it with seasoning. Vegetarian dishes often leave me missing meat for its inherent flavor but Paprika does the mushrooms so well that I am not left with regrets and in fact, am thankful I chose it. The double tortillas are also a large driving factor to the tastiness. It is sturdy enough to carry the salsas & the filling, so everything feels like it's in a perfect golden ratio. Every bite gets you a little bit of everything without anything falling out. read more

Paprika ATX - Carnitas taco, mushrooms, and chicken - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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So glad Paprika ATX got a brick and mortar place now. Been coming to this place since they were a food truck! The place is nicely decorated with plenty of seating. The girl taking the orders at the counter was so nice. I got the TINGA DE POLLO, which is a Chipotle-braised chicken on corn tortillas. It was so good! Loved the flavor chicken and how juicy and tender the meat was so much, that I got their cheese quesadilla and asked for it to be stuffed with the TINGA DE POLLO. That was also really good! Highly recommended this place for any taco lovers. There's some parking in front of the store. Heads up, they only do the Al Pastors off a trompo on Saturdays. read more

Paprika ATX - Cheese Quesadilla with TINGA DE POLLO (Chipotle-braised chicken) - off menu item. - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Small place in North Austin for good tacos. Taco size is on the smaller end, and you pay $4-5 dollars for each one depending on if you want to add cheese to make it a taco/quesadilla. Flavors for the three meat tacos are all very good. Seating also cycles pretty quickly so finding a seat isn't an issue from what we saw. read more

Paprika ATX - Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Why 5 stars? Because I don't know why these tacos are so great, but they are. --- --- --- Upon a 24 hour trip to Austin, I did my customary duty of a heavy amount of food research and was overwhelmed with the number of great looking places. I settled on Paprika as my first stop, fresh off a ~3 hour drive. Full disclosure, the first thing I did was walk in and use the facilities, because I am a "power through, no stops" kind of road tripper, and it's important that you know that. Then I headed to the counter and promptly ordered 3 of the quesitacos that consisted of meat: brisket, carnitas and chicken. When my name was called a few minutes later, I grabbed my plate of 3 tacos, and to be honest, they *looked* like extremely run-of-the-mill (or mid, as the kids say) tacos. But all 3 were absolutely excellent. It would be hard to even pick a favorite. How do these tacos taste so much better than most places? What do they do to the meat to make it so tender, juicy and flavorful? I'll never know, but I certainly did enjoy them. read more

Paprika ATX - Brisket, Pork and Chicken quesitaco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went one day, had to go back the next. If anyone's hungry for tacos, come here!! At lunch time it gets PACKED. That's how great this place is. Tried pretty much every protein here and every bite is worth savoring. By the time your finished with your plate, the question arises: "Should I order another??" And that's because it's so damn GOOD and I have witnessed people get back up, go to the register to order more!! So if you are in the area, or 25 miles out, it's worth the time to come here. See you there!! Or Here!! And Alexa, you and the staff are awesome =D read more

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This is not a resounding 5 star, but it's a solid 5 star. Hear me out. These are good tacos that could be great. When a restaurant has the guts to showcase a tiny menu and is this good it deserves a proper critique to get to the next level. The tacos are inconsistent. Some parts are the best bite of taco ever, and some are honestly a little dry. The dry parts pop up often enough that you'll probably want salsa. Not because the salsa is good (it's fine) but because you'll want moisture. A taco shouldn't NEED salsa. I also wish they could get orders out faster given their popularity. They're suffering at the point of sales, and an hour wait is probably not worth it. They're also very expensive tacos for what they are. A $4 taco would be rough but fine but $5 is not cool. So to be clear, these are good tacos. Austin needs more like them, but there is room for improvement. I'm happy to return. Go on a weekday I you can, and park on the street behind the building. read more

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Updating my prior review. They now have a free standing building and plenty of tables inside. I would rate their tacos in the top tier in Austin and I think they are even better than Cuantos in terms of taste, size and price. Super friendly help behind the counter. The tacos were ready in less than 10 minutes. The red sauce was fiery hot. In sum, don't sleep on Paprika. read more

Paprika ATX - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place was already on my list before it hit #3 on the Top 100 list. Had a work trip to Austin and made my way here. Wow, truly amazing tacos. Got the chicken, brisket and pork tacos. All of them were incredible. What made these tacos truly amazing were the way that they were seasoned. These are not your typical taco but it is on another level. Was surprised to find out that they just opened a stand alone location a few weeks back. It was great to be able to eat indoors and escape the bugs and heat. Unfortunately the place was chilly and the music was ridiculously loud. Even in the side section, it was almost impossible to have a conversation. Overall though, these tacos are MUST eat in TX. read more

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These tacos are so good! They can make vegan modifications on some of the vegetarian options, and the Nopalitos are my favorites. We are so sad that Paprika moved from Long Play, but so happy to see them succeeding with their own restaurant! The new space is modest, and the staff has been very friendly. read more

Paprika ATX - Taco De Nopalitos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Paprika has been operating as a food truck for 6 years in the Austin area and last month, they officially opened their brick and mortar restaurant on Lamar! I recently went to this place with some friends and when we walked in, I was pleasantly surprised by the vibe of the place. The music was a a vibe and the workers seemed very happy. This place's food options are authentic with flour tortillas not even being an option on the menu, instead each taco was made on two pan fried corn tortillas that were made in house and they were a delicious base for the tacos filling (and I don't even like corn tortillas!). Overall, I think what made this restaurant stand out to me was the cactus taco which are not as common to find in Austin and is honestly one of my favorite taco fillings! It was a perfect balance of slightly sour and savory, which I like in a cactus taco I also tried their bistec and tinga de pollo tacos and they were also very flavorful and had me wanting to buy as many tacos as I could eat! read more

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Paprika has moved into its brick and mortar and all the authenticity that made the city fall in love with it is still there. We got the special Bristec Taco, brisket and carnitas. Everyone one of them were full of flavor, authenticity and so good!!! The service is always exceptional. Your greeted with a friendly smile, heart felt cultural love and just good vibes. If you haven't checked this place be gentle and go. I guarantee you will enjoy every bite, every interaction and every sip. Thanks Paprika! See you soon. read more

Paprika ATX - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Saturday is my favorite day to eat at Paprika! They have tacos al Pastor only that day!! Delicious pork meat cooked al trompo with lots of spices and juicy pineapple. The new brick and mortar location is really nice with plenty of seating even on busy days. The service is fast and friendly. read more

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Amazing spot. They only serve 5 types of tacos, but they are easily the best in Austin. Saw this place on Yelp's top taco spots in the nation and had to try it. The staff was super friendly, and there's enough seating to handle a lunch rush. I'll definitely be back. read more

Paprika ATX - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

After hearing a lot of hype around this place, I decided to swing by on a weekday afternoon for a late lunch. The inside is nice with a few tables to sit at. They weren't busy so service was also very quick. I tried the suadero, carnitas, and nopalitos tacos. I was particularly excited to see the nopal taco on the menu since I absolutely love cactus. It ended up easily being my favorite taco of the three. All the tacos had good flavor, especially when you add the sauces on top. However, the meat on the suadero and carnitas tacos was dry. I'd consider this a solid place for tacos, but I would have preferred the meat on my tacos to be juicier. read more

Paprika ATX - Nopalitos, suadero, and carnitas - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place has delicious tacos! My husband grabbed some takeout in early December and we enjoyed the taste. Although they were a bit greasy, it was undeniable that it was good. My husband said they were some of the best tacos he's had in Austin. We ordered takeout online and it took about 20 minutes for our order to be ready. I think use AI to automate the process. We didn't go inside because it was takeout but the service was pretty quick. We got the QT Suadero, Quesadilla champiñon and nopalitos. We also got the tinga de pollo and carnitas. My fave were the Suaderos and Carnitas. All were good and surprisingly, the nopalitos were pretty spicy, for me. read more

Paprika ATX - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Paprika's tacos are at the top of my best tacos in Austin list. I'm thrilled that they have a brick and mortar location. We came around lunch time on a weekday, and the place was popping. Service was so welcoming and friendly! These tacos are as authentic as they come: corn tortillas topped with fresh cilantro, onions, and lime. You can pay a little extra if you want them with cheese. They have a trompo in the kitchen, so you know their al pastor tacos are legit. We ordered their al pastor, carnitas, suadero, and tinga de pollo tacos as well as one of their specials of the day, campechano. The meat is smoky, tender, and flavorful. They have a complimentary salsa bar if you want an extra kick of spice. The food came out quickly. They recommend ordering about 3-4 tacos per person, and that was the perfect portion to feel full and satisfied. Paprika has been outspoken about their support of immigrants, indigenous people, the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized groups of people on their social media. I absolutely love a business that stands up for what they believe in and isn't afraid to use their voice! read more

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Paprika now has a brick & mortar and it's still JUST AS DELICIOUS!! Went for lunch on a weekday & they were churning out delicious tacos. You order at the counter, and they whip them up fresh! The place is a bit small with the lunch rush, but food was ready fast & the atmosphere was great (like a little taqueria you'd find in Mexico City). Will be back! read more

Paprika ATX - Pastor taco and suadero taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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As of December 2025, these are the best tacos in town IMO. Prime rib, cactus, chicken, brisket are all incredible tacos. No addition of salsa needed, but the green and orange salsas are both hot and tasty. There are probably 40 spots to sit between both sides inside. There are only a few spots to park in front, but plenty of street parking. This is a welcome restaurant to the north Lamar neighborhoods read more

Paprika ATX - Prime rib Cactus Chicken - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazingly delicious and authentic tacos. Great service, kind owners- best taqueria around. Major fan of the nopalitos and the chicken tinga. The carnitas and suadero are also cooked to perfection. They have amazing flavor and sazón, cooked for many hours with lots of love. read more

Paprika ATX - Taco De Nopalitos and taco de tinga - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really solid tacos. What's unique about Paprika is the tortillas. While at most taco places the tortillas are an afterthought, here they tasted really flavorful and had a nice texture. The standout is definitely the suadero. Nopales were solid and it was nice to see on the menu, since they're rare. The carnitas were a bit dry. Location is not ideal so I recommend takeout. Service was friendly and quick too. We don't have a lot of tacos on the north side, i'm really glad paprika exists. No se duerman! read more

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Paprika is a food truck near a ramen joint and what appears to be a ghost kitchen of some sort? There was some seating, but we just got everything to go to stay out of the sun. We tried all the tacos (except for the Al pastor which is only available on Saturdays). Service was friendly and he said his fav was suadero, so we ordered extra of that. Thoughts on all the tacos: *Suadero - usually a favorite and used to it being super tender/juicy (it has a higher fat content), but it was pretty dry here unfortunately *Chicken tinga - I don't usually see this on the menu! It's shredded chicken in an adobo/chipotle sauce. Was the most flavorful and moist! *Carnitas - pretty porky, standard taco *Nopal - love cactus, and they did a good job Both hot sauces were really spicy, so be careful! I wish they offered escabeche (pickled veggies), radish/cucumbers, or fried leeks to complete the meal. But maybe the local Austin-ites just want meat :P ‍ read more

Paprika ATX - 4/18/2024 menu - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My new favorite taco spot! The staff was super friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in, which made the whole experience even better. The tacos were pretty bug, moist, and had lots of flavor. These were definitely some of the best I've had in a while. Parking can be a bit tricky since there aren't many designated spots, but we were able to find street parking a few blocks away. I liked both carnitas and saudero tacos. I wanted to try the Al pastor but that's only served on Saturday, so I'll have to come back! read more

We were in town and looking for something local. This pulled up on Yelp with 5 so we went! It's a food truck nestled behind a cool vintage store (and hair salon). They were helpful in steering us with the menu since we were first timers. We tried the special--bistec, a carnitas taco and a brisket taco. Mango Agua Fresca and a Mexican Coke. We also made all the tacos with grilled cheese on the tortilla. Brisket--so flavorful and delicious. The corn tortillas were so fresh and perfect vehicles. Carnitas--I would love just a plate of those with some tortillas. And then the bistec was so flavorful--the marinade was very good. I could taste citrus and something like Worcestershire. We sat and ate there at the outdoor covered tables. We will be back! read more

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Great tacos, best cactus taco I've ever had, good carne asada too, best taco spot in Austin from my short experience passing through, still #1 out of 3, including taqueria diez which does have this spot beat on the Al pastor tacos. read more

Friend really likes this spot, so I stopped by craving tacos. The lady at the front was lovely and nice, however the tacos were a bit too oily for me. It's not for me, but it seems like a nice neighborhood spot in the area! read more

Excellent tacos from an unassuming truck on N Lamar. I have wanted to try this place for some time and finally passed by. Their suadero and carnitas are amazing, double corn tacos with juicy meats, and three types of salsa sauces on the side. It's oily, its juicy, it's flavor town. Easily my top 3 tacos spot in Austin. The staffs are very nice and friendly. They have some tables outside next to the truck, pretty casual. Overall lovely and I'd be happy to come back. read more

Paprika ATX - Carnitas and suadero tacos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Authentic tacos!! Ok so this place was rlly good I got the Barbacoa & the pork. Flavor is there butttt they were a little dry tbh so you might need some salsa, but when u do put on the salsa its gooodddd. I will say it is a littleeee salty but with the salsa, plus they double up on the corn tortilla so that helped. I also tried this agua fresca (strawberry hibiscus) I will go there just for that it took me to heaven. One of the best I've had tbh & they have different berries every day for the agua fresca I believe so go try it out! read more

Paprika ATX - 2 pork / 2 Barbacoa - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I wanted street tacos and they were perfect. Perfect flavor, portion size, ambiance. Line wasn't too long at lunch time.

the brisket is oily and fried to a crisp. confit it supposed to give you tender and flavorful outcome but the meat had a rough and stringy texture and was not an enjoyable experience. the chicken taco is better but nothing i'd stand in line for. the place was busy and packed. the sauces are okay but nothing super yummy. the quesadilla at $7 but the same size as the tacos at $4 is mind bogglingly tiny. read more

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