Tucked away in a building across from Popeye's, this charming little restaurant doesn't have a wide variety to choose from--but what they offer is pretty special and definitely worth a visit. I ordered 2 steak tacos and horchata, both very delicious. The horchata is milky and sweet but not crazy sweet, and topped off with cinnamon. The steak tacos came out pretty hot, fresh from the grill. I got them on corn tortillas and I'm glad I did: idk if they make them in house but somebody in some house is making these because they definitely aren't store bought, and if they are I want to know where! I tried the orange habanero and creamy serrano salsas. The habanero was spicy off the bat, while the serrano had more of a lingering burn. Both paired well with the steak. They have a little bar, too, though I did not imbibe this time. Seems like they have a decent selection of agave spirits, and even Campari behind the bar (iykyk). Give them a shot, and thank the ladies in the kitchen. read more

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I personally don't eat breakfast tacos usually, but the breakfast tacos here are delicious. Out on a whim, happen to drive by and saw this place. Decided to come in and the cashier greeted us and was really nice and patient because of questions with the menu. The Taco Bueno is what I had ordered and requested no potato. Sat down and after a few seconds, chips & salsa was delivered. Then after a few minutes, the food came. Quick service for sure and the food, AMAZING. Anyone reading this, try this place out and if u like it, come back! Cuz we are for sure =D read more

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A great casual spot to stop by for a burrito craving in Austin! Diego at register really helped us select which burrito we should choose and recommended some hot sauce selections for us. They have different variety of hot sauces and they were all equally yummy with various degree of spiciness. The burrito was incredibly filling and delicious. So much so that my boyfriend was able to finish his whole burrito and one sitting, but I was only able to finish half. Yummyyy read more

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Always solid. I come here for the breakfast tacos at any time of day. Price has gone up a bit, but the tacos are really big. One could be a meal. Two is plenty for anyone. read more

This is a great taco spot. This brick and mortar location is right off Riverside. Super cute spot with vibrant decorations, friendly staff and delicious food! I really enjoyed the fish tacos. read more

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Pueblo Viejo is a small unassuming restaurant in a strip mall, that nonetheless delivers serious flavor and quality. (And it's an easy stop on the way to downtown from the airport, by the way.) We dropped in for lunch and each got a couple of tacos. I'd say 2 is a good amount for a decent lunch unless you're a pretty big eater--in that case get a third or a side. I had a barbacoa and a veggie taco. The barbacoa lamb was perfectly tender and juicy, with the fresh herbs setting off the richness. The veggie taco was less flavorful, but let me feel like I was eating a reasonably balanced lunch. I went with corn tortillas as the cashier said they were made in house, and I think that was the right move. Sturdy and great corn taste that enhanced the entire experience. My husband's fish and al pastor tacos were great as well, and also a decent size. Do NOT miss the house-made horchata on a hot day. It's heavy on the cinnamon, creamy, and hella refreshing. read more

I was craving Mexican food after landing in Austin and decided to try Pueblo Viejo. I ordered the Barbacoa and al pastor burrito. Both tasted delicious, the burritos had the same filling consisting of beans, cheese, guac, sour cream; and the tortilla itself was heated and toasted which gave a good texture and crisp. I recommend the barbacoa which was more tender and had more flavor than the al pastor. Although not the most authentic or unique menu item, it tasted pretty healthy and clean and I enjoyed it. I would come back to try their more unique tacos. Service was also pretty quick. read more

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Can be a little tricky to spot in the corner of a strip center, but it's absolutely worth finding. Inside, the space is surprisingly charming--thick wood tables give everything a sturdy, rustic feel, painted ceilings with colorful creatures add personality, and live plants on the tables bring a fresh touch. It's clean, casual, and welcoming, with friendly staff who keep service quick and attentive. Food-wise, the lamb birria is my personal favorite--tender, rich, and perfect for dipping. The aguas frescas are always refreshing, and the campechano tacos pack a flavorful punch with juicy meats, cilantro, onion, and creamy salsa. Everything arrives hot and hearty, leaving you more than satisfied. Pueblo Viejo balances hidden gem vibes with neighborhood comfort, and it's a spot I gladly return to again and again. Maybe one of these days will check the mezcal bar inside. read more

(From August 2024) Somewhere, I read this was a must-visit for breakfast tacos. As I was departing Austin for Dallas in mid-August, the YELP search led me here in the morning. As soon as I stepped through the door, the smell of warm tortillas, sauteed eggs, and the sizzling chorizo smacked me in the face and I knew I was gonna enjoy the tacos I ordered. For the order, I went with the taco bueno (egg, potato, chorizo & cheese) and the taco margarita (egg, mushrooms, onion, spinach). The order came out quick with some green salsa and napkins. Each bite was a hit and reminded me why breakfast tacos is a heaven-sent in Texas. The tortillas were soft on the inside and the fillings were seasoned perfectly. Some of the best breakfast tacos I've found. Austin is lucky to have a gem like this! read more

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Always great food. Never had anything bad from here, no matter which location. Don't forget to order your salsa.

Really really good great value super unique never had anything quite like it had three different kinds of tacos and none of them disappointed same goes for the hot sauce. Had several different kinds made in house and the homemade corn tortillas Are wonderful read more

First time I tried Pueblo Viejo taco (steak with vegetables) was in a food truck at Meanwhile Brewing. When I found out they had a brick & mortar near Lady Bird Lake (Riverside) my heart was fulfilled.I could go for a run then walk over to enjoy my REWARD tacos. Stopped by yesterday, and had a great visit. The girl at the counter had me laughing, she was friendly. The kind of service I appreciate, and makes me a loyal customer. The ambiance is nice, very clean establishment. Love it! read more

Pueblo Viejo - Dining Pueblo Viejo ~ Riverside - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolutely delicious! Had to order 2 more tacos after this! Definitely try the horchata! We'll be back next time we visit Austin. read more

Pueblo Viejo - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Picnic style outside, I wouldn't go if it's too hot but it's Texas ! The service was fast and sweet. The nachos were everything, the peppers gave it a nice kick with the chicken and beans. read more

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I don't make this type of mistake often, but I accidentally placed an online order at the Riverside location instead of Springdale. When I realized there was no option to cancel online, I called right away. Unfortunately, I was told that without a manager present, the order couldn't be canceled. Since I'm located far north, there was no way for me to get to Riverside in time to pick it up. This was a frustrating experience and a missed opportunity to resolve a simple issue. As a result, I'll be taking my future orders elsewhere. read more

Stopped by on our way to airport. Great Breakfast tacos!! Nice decor and clean! Yummy salsas and good beer!! Great selection of tacos. We will be back on our next trip to Austin! read more

Pueblo Viejo - Breakfast tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

¡Viva mediocre! Even though the waitress walked less than 20 steps from the kitchen to the table where I was seated at, the food is still arrived lukewarm. The refried beans were so stiff The steak taco was lacking salt and was tough, in part because it cooled down so quickly. I had a very little flavor and very little salt. The taco had more flavor, but some of the pineapple bits were too hard from being overcooked. Rice was basic nothing special. Guacamole didn't have much flavor either and was missing salt Of course with so many elements missing Salti reached the salt shaker, and the hole in the salt shaker are so big that a little grain of rice went straight through one of the holes. When I think about the positives, the artwork on the ceiling is original. The big planters on the table also add a nice natural colorful approach. The only thing here that was truly delicious were the tortilla chips as they were thin and crispy. Again, they needed more salt. I wish there were ways that I could have like a crystal ball to know which restaurants to visit and which ones to avoid. Don't recommend. Eater beware. read more

Pueblo Viejo - Bland tough Steak Taco, cold beans, meh Rice Side, Al Pastor Taco weak marinade and missing salt - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was delicious. The flavors were authentic. I had a great dinner and I had ordered the Horchata, which was the best I've ever had nice cozy seating and ambience. Definitely will be returning! read more

The breakfast tacos are delicious! They had great options on the menu that was diverse for all type of eaters. The avocado on my taco was so fresh and we could tell everything was made to order so quality of food was great. Customer service was also 5 stars, such a kind staff! We had our dog with us and they brought him a piece of bacon! Ambience of the place was pleasing and authentic to their name. Will definitely return for the frozen margarita! read more

Pueblo Viejo is a warm departure from Austin's often over-the-top, overly-"fusioned," inflated Mexican food scene. ("No, I don't want Mexican-Vietnamese fusion food today! Maybe on Thursday, but today I just wanna-plate of good MEXICAN food!") Pueblo Viejo delivers. The restaurant is hidden in the corner of a strip shopping center, and you may have to cruise the parking lot a minute to find it. We visited on a Saturday evening and there was only one other party dining which raised our eyebrows, but the waitress said that they usually get busy later in the evening. I ordered the Enchilada Plate. My kid ordered a Guaca Taco. The chicken enchilada was different, but in an exceptionally good way. My daughter -- who stole several bites -- and I both agreed that there were a lotta flavors going on, one of which we noted was a slight sweetness, but not overly sweet. The pico that accompanied the enchilada was also really good -- again, with a unique and memorable flavor. I didn't try her taco as I was busy working out my own plate. The restaurant and table were clean. The waitress was attentive and friendly. The food was reasonably priced and arrived in good time and most importantly, it was hot. This is a good find My People. read more

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I really liked Pueblo Viejo! The price wasn't too high, and I was very full after eating, so the price was worth it! I ordered the taco plate with al pastor and chicharron salsa verde tacos. The chicharron was so good! I can eat it all day. The pork rinds were crispy, chewy, and very flavorful. But I understand if pork rinds don't sound appetizing (more for me to eat heh). The service was good and relatively quick. The restaurant was clean, had music playing, and I didn't use the restroom, but I hope it's clean. I forgot to take a picture before eating, so there's a bite into one of my tacos . read more

Pueblo Viejo - Taco Plate (Al Pastor Taco and Chicharron Salsa Verde Taco) - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is legit. It's kind of a hole in the wall but don't let that deter you. The tacos are so flavorful and the sauces are sooooo good. You can get your own sauces, and there is also outside seating. The service was fast and friendly. Will definitely add this to my Austin eats list. read more

Pueblo Viejo - Fish and steak taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The best horchata and breakfast tacos in Austin and also in my life!! Upbeat atmosphere with ample seating inside and out! They also have a whole bar and happy hour which I will come back to try ! Service is always quick and friendly and seriously You cannot leave here without the horchata! read more

Pueblo Viejo - Potato, egg, bacon, cheese taco and horchata! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stopped in for date night Authentic Mexican restaurant Great service-friendly staff Great queso and salsa Orders a veggie burrito and my partner had a steak taco Asked for no meat-sub veggies in my burrito Only had 1/2 because it was so greasy it upset my stomach, had the other 1/2 for lunch the next day and accidentally ate a piece of steak!!! This is the THIRD Mexican restaurant this month to accidentally put meat in my vegetarian meal So tired of having to pick through my entire meal to make sure there's no meat- and it's near impossible to deconstruct my burrito without ruining it- also I shouldn't have to double check that the cooks do their job correctly - I don't eat meat by choice but if this was an allergy- It could have been a lot worse and I could sue them. Do better I was excited to try this place and extremely disappointed by their lack of attention Not everyone eats meat- if you work in the food service industry- you are responsible for making sure the customers get EXACTLY what they ordered so they do not get sick My stomach was very upset both times I ate this burrito and now I'm wondering if I accidentally ate steak and that's why- or because of how much grease was in it. Disappointed and unfortunately will not be back. read more

We tried this food truck at the new St Elmo's. Service was fast - we received our meals in less than 10 minutes. Everything looked delicious - but taste wise it was just okay for us! It wasn't as flavorful as other Mexican food trucks we've tried. I don't think I'd return anytime soon for their price point. read more

Pueblo Viejo - Minitacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Campechano Tacos Like No Other! Just when I thought I'd tried it all, these campechano tacos came in and stole the show. A perfect mix of juicy meats, fresh cilantro, onion, creamy salsa, and that roasted chile on the side--chef's kiss! Every bite is packed with flavor and heart. If you haven't tried them yet, you're missing out on something truly delicious. Hechos con amor y puro sabor mexicano. read more

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Food Truck Time: Pueblo Viejo at the Armadillo Den I ordered the enchiladas plate with cheese as my filling, it came with rice and beans. The food was so good! read more

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I'm really glad we stopped in. The pictures on yelp looked amazing so we decided to give it a try. The breakfast tacos were top notch along with the beef fajita. Those were amazing as well. They had several different types of sauces and they were all top-notch. We enjoyed every single taco. We ate and will definitely be back soon. The customer service was great as well. The lady working the front desk was very helpful and very nice to us. The food came out very quick as well. We didn't have to wait long at all. Everything is made fresh to order. The restaurant is a little hard to fine so don't give up. We had to give them a call to make sure we can find it, but we did. I will definitely come back here when I'm in the Austin area for some amazing breakfast tacos and the fajita tacos as well. read more

Pueblo Viejo - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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amazing breakfast tacos :) I'm not a big fan of tacos until I try Pueblo Viejo and now I'm craving tacos when I think about these... Had a mix of the breakfast tacos (taco bueno, mi madre and one custom with bean, cheese & avo), I'm not kidding when I said I almost teared up eating these tacos lol The flour is soft, filling flavorful and go together perfectly well. The person who took my order was kind and helpful. She gave me the salsa and suggested the creamy sauce (it looks like jalapeno flavor and was quite spicy) Would definitely be back! read more

Pueblo Viejo - Menu July 2023 - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We found this place on a whim and it was delicious! We got a bunch of steak and Al pastor tacos to share, and both were great but the al pastor tacos really hit the spot. Plus we happened to be there on Taco Tuesday, where it was BOGO for al pastor tacos. It tastes different from LA style tacos, which is literally just meat with tortilla. These have more going on; for examples the al pastor tacos have sliced bits of pineapple. We also got a steak quesadilla plate and a steak burrito, both of which were delicious. The salsa that came with the chips was also really good, with a bit of a kick. Service was soo friendly. I actually ordered our initial food, and then went back again to order 4 more al pastor tacos. Then I went back again when the worker came out to tell us that they had made another batch of horchata if we wanted some (we had tried to order some and been told they were out, so we definitely did want it, and I ordered again for a third time lol). read more

Ordered the Burrito and the Taco Bueno. Burrito had good flavor, but felt that they gave us too much beans. It also felt on the smaller side. The taco was good, but nothing extremely special for a breakfast taco. They also provide sauce, which were quite good! We got the cilantro and a red sauce (spicy!!), and they complemented the burrito and taco nicely. They do a good job for Tex-mex burrito and breakfast tacos! read more

Pueblo Viejo - Burrito + Taco Bueno - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The price for the amount of food was amazing. The quality and taste of the food was lacking. Service was kind of slow. The restaurant was very cute. read more

Been coming to Pueblo Viejo for years, and I was pleasantly surprised to see they've blown up in recent years since my last visit. I was living in East Riverside when this Pueblo Viejo location first opened, and I remember coming here while they were soft opening, had no traffic, were giving out free beers to attract customers, and had a whopping 4 total reviews on Yelp. On our most recent visit, we ordered a ton of our favorite tacos, like the Taco Nes, the fish taco, Taco Don Chago, and Taco Mi Madre. Everything was delicious and exactly how we remembered it. Pueblo Viejo has great indoor and outdoor seating, a beer fridge, self-serve salsa bar, and a good selection of drinks. Their interior decor is nice, the service is very friendly, and it's a great place to sit and have a meal. read more

I found this place on Yelp and it did not disappoint!! The food was incredible, the service was quick, and the ambiance was laidback. Perfect place to bring the family! I got an Al pastor taco and the steak taco, and both were fantastic. Their corn tortillas are house made! I also got a pineapple cucumber agua fresca and it was very refreshing and delicious. read more

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I have been here a couple of times. The food here is really good and unique compared to one of my favorite other restaurants I go to while I am at work on the south of Austin. This place is a hidden gem right of east Riverside drive. It's located kind of behind Popeyes. You will definitely miss it if you're not looking for or using Google maps. This a place to check out for sure. I have tried crispy beef tacos in the past and they're really good. read more

Pueblo Viejo - Beef Quesadilla Plate - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went to this food truck in the cosmic coffee food truck area. I got the chilaquiles, which were tasty I wish they had asked me how I wanted my egg. It was a little to over easy for me. If I had known I would have asked for no coquita but that's a personal preference. I appreciated the fresh papas but do wish they were smaller pieces. Possibly would have helped flavor wise possibly more sauce per bite. Overall very tasty chips stayed nice and crunchy throughout. Atmosphere is great!! Went on a Sunday not too crowded but may have been because it was a little chilly. Hot tip: watch where you are sitting. Came back with two bird poop spots on my bum! read more

Pueblo Viejo - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had the lamb barbacoa and steak taco plate. Small side of beans and rice. Delicious horchata. Loud music inside; we sat outside. Stingy salsa with small takeout container for the chips. It was really expensive for what I ordered and just okay on flavor. Then I came home and had terrible food poisoning, so sadly I can't recommend this place. Not sure if it was the lamb or the horchata, but I won't be back a second time to find out. read more

I eat here at least once a week! I love this low key mezcaleria. Located right off riverside, behind Popeyes, this quaint spot is tucked in a strip mall plaza. Upon entering you'll immediately notice the brightly colored ceiling, cozy tables and bright interior. Orders are places at the counter and brought to the table. The taco plates are the best bang for your buck. They include two tacos, rice, beans, chips and salsa. Speaking of salsa, creamy jalapeño and tomatillo all the way! My current faves are the quesadilla chicken taco and the veggie taco on corn. The veggie taco is so good. I usually pass on the beans and go for double rice, but do whatever your heart tells you. Lastly, get a mezcalita. I like the mango! Tangy, refreshing with a nice kick! If you're nearby, drop in. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I had a terrible experience at Pueblo Viejo. The tacos and gordita we ordered were ridiculously tiny, and they didn't even include the salsa (that we paid for) with the order. When I called at 4 p.m. on 12/14/24 to ask about a refund because $30 for tortilllas with a small side of meat and lettuce is bonkers, the young girl who answered the phone was incredibly rude. She literally yelled, "I don't know what you want me to do!" before hanging up on me. I tried calling back multiple times, but she refused to answer. I eventually called from my partner's phone, and someone else picked up and was still no help and refused to say the girls name so I could talk with a manager about her--Eli, who said he was a cook. Even then, the young girl outright refused to speak with me. This level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable. Not only was the food disappointing, but the customer service was the worst I've ever experienced. I won't be coming back & I will be getting a refund through uber eats. read more

WOW! Best texas food ever and sooooo much foood! Everything truly was bigger in Texas! We came here from the airport with our friends and loved every single dish! AMAZING flavors and all the hot sauces were just to die for! Everything was on point, queso was soooo good too. We did have a little upset stomachs after but could be the lack of travel. read more

Pueblo Viejo - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas