Sometimes I'll have people ask where they can get "authentic" tacos, and if Paprika ain't it... then I really don't know what is. They can be on the more pricy side, but you're getting quality tacos that don't need loud ingredients to say a lot. You can also tell that they take good care of their staff because everyone is always so friendly and there's just generally always a good vibe in the space. If you're feeling brave, get their red salsa read more

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Excellent tacos across the board. We basically ordered the entire menu and the best of the bunch were the Suadero, the Chicken Tinga, and the Carnitas. The just-okay ones were the Nopales, and the Al Pastor leaned way too hard on some spice, tastes like allspice to me. It was intense and just felt off balance. Definitely get the Quesotaco over regular. The griddled cheese is a real upgrade over the standard ones. Tortillas are fresh too. The salsa bar is awesome. Tomatillo, a red one that's really spicy, a jalapeno based one, and one with cilantro that's great. Really good stuff. The one thing that drives me nuts is you can't modify anything. Tons of families in there, we came in with our picky kids and just asked for rice and beans. No. Okay, can we just buy tortillas? No. Fine, sell us a taco and put all the meat and toppings on the side so I can hand my kids a plain tortilla? No. Whoever is running that kitchen, the fact that you literally cannot hand me a tortilla is absurd. The place is cramped and you're not coming here for the ambiance, the inside is whatever. On the plus side the line moves fast and the food comes out quick. They are cranking it out. Overall this is a home run. It's a couple little things away from an easy 5 stars. read more

cute place, deserves the hype i think it's our favorite taco place now wow the suadero was the best. crispy, smoky, yet tender well seasoned meat 10/10 carnitas close second for me. even softer meat that just melts with each bite, more one dimensional than suadero. only reason why it fell second bistec was okay, kinda tough and tastes like other places sauces are so spicy delicious mhmhm chef is sooo nice and welcomes everyone individually read more

Paprika ATX - bistec, suadero, carnitas - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Riquisimo!! It is with the drive and the hype is def real. My favorite was the carnitas taco, flavorful, soft, the tortillas was tasty. All 10's in my book. Felt like a taqueria and the vibes and customer service all amazing all around. Can't wait to come back and try out more. Also the agua frescas that they have are so good too. read more

Paprika ATX - Carnitas, champiñones, sudadero - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

WOW, just wow. This place lives up to the hype. I came during a lunch rush and it was very packed to the point where you could hardly walk. The place itself is small so I wouldn't come with a big party and expect to have a table. I ordered the Saudero and Carnitas tacos. They had the quesadilla on special as well so I grabbed one too. Both taco meats were super good and well seasoned. The quesadilla was probably my favorite. Every bite of it was delicious. I was impressed by their salsa bar. The salsa's were spicy. My mouth was on fire (just what I like). I ordered the lime and cucumber agua fresca. I thought it was okay, tasted a bit too sweet for me and the sweetness overshadowed the flavors. I would definitely come back again!!! This is the kind of tacos I've been looking for. read more

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Believe it or not, this was an Austin Reddit recommendation that actually lived up to the hype (rare, I know) -- and now I get why people won't shut up about it. Paprika ATX is serving tacos that don't need to show off... they just casually melt in your mouth like they know they're that good. Not overstuffed, perfectly balanced, and that salsa bar? Dangerous in the best way. The vegan nopales taco was my favorite -- flavorful, juicy, and somehow still light. Love that they keep it real with both vegan and non vegan options, plus frescas that hit. The whole vibe feels like a no frills Mexico cafeteria in the coolest way, with some actually cute merch (RIP to the sold out bandana, I'm still thinking about it). Service was warm, efficient, no attitude. Only downside: parking is a sport, we got lucky, but during peak hours? May the odds be ever in your favor. read more

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so delicious!! they were amazing and good price too. i got food poisoning later that night tho... read more

Paprika ATX - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is a famous taco shop so I had high expectations. They were good and I'd come back again but nothing too crazy amazing I'd say. I wish they labeled the salsas more clearly because I didn't wanna hold up the line so I picked one and went with it. I also wish that I could substitute the corn tortilla with flour. The line can be long but it goes quickly. Luckily the seating opens up fast too so hopefully you get a seat after you order. read more

Paprika ATX - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

The New York Times recognize them as one of the best restaurants to go to! Is that not enough?

FOOD: DELICIOSO VIBES: IMMACULATE SERVICE: AMAZING Parking was not my favorite since the spaces are right up against the main street so it was annoying if there was a lot of traffic to enter or exit. I'm sure there was more street parking around but I didn't check. I liked the unassuming, "hole in the wall" look because you know the food is going to be phenomenal. I enjoyed their paper bag neon colored wall art, especially the ice-y one ;) The suadero and al pastor were so good that I ordered even more after the first round. Unfortunately, the guava aguas frescas was not for me. Still holding hope I find a flavor I like! My friend also got the tinga de pollo and she loved it! Not dry at all. The chef who was calling out the orders is obviously a very fun dude and I'm sure he makes his co-workers life fun at the restaurant lol TL;DR GREAT TACOS - VAMOS AHORA POR FAVOR read more

Paprika ATX - 2 suadero and tinga de pollo (top); 1 al pastor and 2 suadero (bottom) - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't think I can say anything new that hasn't been said already. These tacos are amazing. These people are amazing. Come here ASAP and get one of every taco and aguas frescas. Prepare to go big back mode and try everything because it's worth it. The quesitacos are the way to go, where they griddle cheese inside the taco. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place out for awhile now, and was glad I did! The initial parking seemed like it would be difficult, but if you check behind the store, you shouldn't have any issues. Loved the ambiance as well, it felt full of culture and passion. But the food, was truly amazing. They serve all kinds of various tacos and styles, and rotating aguas frescas. I ordered a carnitas, chicken tinga, suadero taco, and a strawberry cream agua (fresas con crema on menu), and the flavor really hit! There was a little salsa stand on the side, and though I'm impartial to the green salsa everywhere, the red one was also bomb! The cashier in the front was very nice and helpful, her food recs were top notch definitely will go back to try more! read more

Paprika ATX - Fresas Con Crema - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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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

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

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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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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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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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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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

So delicious, flavorful and rich! I was blown away going to Paprika ATX for the first time. I went with my wife and we decided to split 5 quesitacos between the two of us. We had the suadero, carnitas, tinga de pollo, nopalitos and champinones. First, I love the layer of griddled cheese to the tacos. It definitely enhances it and takes it to another level. Second, I love the wide array of sauces to choose from. Beware of the rojo sauce. I enjoyed it because I like it spicy. But my wife struggled a bit LOL. The verde sauce was more her speed. Third, the food comes out very fast. Fourth, the staff were extremely friendly. Fifth, we enjoyed the music, vibes and ambiance inside. Sixth, they had some interesting flavors of Agua Fresca that I never tried before, which were tasty and refreshing. Lastly, the food was unbelievable. We only tried the quesitacos but were already planning to come back to try the quesadillas and tortas. I'd say this is a must try in Austin! read more

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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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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

Paprika ATX - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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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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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

Vibe: quick eat Service: nice people! Items ordered: - al pastor taco ($4) only on Saturdays! fav taco here, there's a slice of pienapple that is amazing and overall well balanced flavors - suadero: slightly gamey, but tender - strawberry horchata ($5): creamy but refreshing, and not too sweet! read more

Paprika ATX - tacos - 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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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

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

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

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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They have amazing food! I for one loved the mushroom tacos! But all their food is delicious!

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

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

Service amazing.. wait: yes, Friday lunch time, but line moves smoothly Food: delicious!! Brisket Torta, daily special with chorizo taco, cactus taco and mushroom taco!!! Each one of them was so authentic, fresh and absolutely delicious! Many sauces to select from each yummy! Place: great vibe! read more