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    Rosita's al Pastor

    4.1 (691 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
    Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sue M.

    Starving. I'm from Los Angeles where excellent tacos are abundant. Short stop in Austin and at Lady Bird Lake for a walk and kayaking. Found this spot through the kayaking company, and it didn't disappoint. A corona... ice cold and dependable. A bottle of cold water for the walk back! 2 al pastor tacos - perfectly satisfying and their claim to fame. Funky truck next to a renovated Church's Chicken... may be where the food is prepped and then served through the truck itself! Friendly staff. Good food! Stop by and support them!

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    Jasmine R.

    Rosita's is my go to spot for Al Pastor tacos when I'm willing to make the further trip to riverside since I live in south Austin. They're worth the drive! Even when they're busy they manage to get your order out pretty fast which I love.

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    Zachary S.

    It's two hungry 20-somethings against the world. When your buddy and you are in the mood for some Mexican food (or as he likes to call it, food), it's up to the Yelp guy to decide on what to eat. Decisions, decisions. Located right off I-35 and Riverside is Rosita's Al Pastor, a sometimes-restaurant, sometimes-food truck known for slinging some of the best al pastor tacos in Austin. Their truck is located in the parking lot of their brick-and-mortar, and they switch over after 3 pm to return to their humble roots and keep up their evening taco efficiency without having to maintain a dining room. Inside, Rosita's is hopping with pink and green walls and a mural of Selena in the corner. Their menu is filled with so many different options that it requires you to lock in to get what you want. For regular tacos alone, there are 19 options, including tripa, birria, shrimp, bistek, and of course, al pastor. They also have tortas, gorditas, and more. My buddy and I got there around 12:45 pm on Saturday and locked in. He ordered a bean and cheese and a chorizo and egg, while I ordered their special mini street tacos for $16.25, which included any combination of five street tacos. I ordered two al pastor, one pollo, one carne guisada, and one barbacoa. I also ordered their chips and salsa and a guava Jarritos, a must at any taco joint. I noticed they also have a great selection of Mexican beers if you're trapping at 12 pm on a Saturday. You order at the front and pick your seats inside their B&M location. They immediately brought us our drinks and our chips and salsa, and it wasn't long until our food came out. Street tacos are a first ballot hall-of-famer when it's all said and done. The five tacos were plated with onions and limes. The al pastor and barbacoa were topped with onions and cilantro, while the pollo and the carne guisada were topped with lettuce and tomatoes. All were excellent, but you quickly learn why Rosita's mentions their al pastor in their title: it crushes anything else out of the park. I could quite frankly eat five al pastor tacos because they are so delectable. Overall, a great taco joint and some of the best tacos I've had in Austin so far. I could totally see myself swinging by here and hitting the food truck after a show at Emo's or, frankly, whenever I'm in the mood for some tacos. Bless Rosita. RIYL: Al Pastor tacos at almost any hour of any day.

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    Kia L.

    Rositas!!!! After picking up a new friend from the airport we stopped over for a quick bite! The brick and mortar location closes at 3pm but the food truck was open! Best tacos in Austin and I still stand by this :) I ordered al pastor and a fish taco place with rice and beans! I always take my guests here! I couldn't resist a prickly pear marg on the side!! So perfect! The prices have increased by $1.50 but it's still delicious and well worth the price! Service is always quick and pretty friendly! There weren't many people waiting in line today so that was a nice surprise!

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    Perla G.

    Rositas is an Austin Staple!! Best place to get tacos in my opinion. Their tacos de barbacoa were greasy but not in a disgusting way (and trust I like my tacos cleann!) My favorite is always the gorditas de pastor! Servers may be a bit dry with you sometimes but I don't care their food is delicious. I always prefer to get their food from their outside taco truck but I think it's amazing that they have indoor seating option for those extra hot summer days

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    katie

    Authentic Al pastorI just had Al pastor tacos and they were really yummy but just a little dry. You can tell it's made from fresh ingredients!

    Enrique V.

    Real ones know -- these tacos hit different. If you haven't tried Rosita's Al Pastor, you're seriously missing out. The tacos are next level, especially the al pastor. That meat is juicy, flavorful, and the pineapple? Perfect combo. Service is quick and chill, even when there's a line. This is one of those spots that feels like a secret, but everyone who's had it knows it's elite. Los tacos aquí están brutales. El pastor está bien sazonado y jugoso, y la piña encima le da el toque perfecto. El servicio es rápido y buena onda. Si estás en Austin y te gustan los tacos de verdad, Rosita's es parada obligada.

    Al pastor lunch special and 2 shrimp tacos plus 1 egg and potato taco
    Rachel T.

    Yessss this place is great! We parked in their small lot and ate inside the restaurant since it was so hot out. It did take us a minute to figure out the menu and what we wanted to order. My fiance of course got the famous al pastor. He got the lunch plate which came with rice, beans, toppings, and tortillas on the side. It was a huge portion and was only about 12 dollars or so. He loved it! I got a shrimp taco and an egg and potato taco, and loved both of them. The flour tortillas are not usually my favorite, but I loved them here. We shared chips, salsa, and queso to start. It's a bit chaotic to order then sit then they look for you to bring out the food all in a small restaurant, but it works out. I'm not sure how they do it when it's super busy. I've heard this is a great late night spot that is open until 4 am and perfect for after a night out. We live close by and the prices are right and the portions are big. Went back for a bunch of breakfast tacos to go and they were so hot and fresh. Loved them!

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    Trenna H.

    Rosita's is just a classic taco staple for me. I know that every time I'm going I'm getting great tacos, friendly customer service, and a good time. I love the pastor tacos here and it's always a spot I can depend on. One of my best friends who moved away from Austin was back in town visiting and the first meal she wanted was Rosita's so that's where we went and she was not disappointed.

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    Karen C.

    Cheap and quick taco truck. Onions and cilantros tasted fresh but I thought the al pastor meat was a little dry. They have outdoor seating and heat lamps, so pretty cozy still. Also has desserts!

    Carnita Taco, Beef Fajita Taco, Chicharron Taco

    Simple, delicious tacos. All the meats were so juicy and flavorful. Doesn't need fancy sauces or toppings to add flavor. Staff were all friendly and very fast service. Would definitely come again next time I visit Austin.

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    Always amazing food no matter what i order! Amazing salsas. best Al pastor and i loooove the quesadillas

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    I come here for authentic tasting tacos. The pork tacos are the best. I put lots of their fresh salsa too

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    Ta os al pastor and de bistec were tender and juicy. Their aguas are also tasty. Service was quick.

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    Ask the Community - Rosita's al Pastor

    Is it still open to 3am as of august 2022?

    No, they generally close around Midnight now. Ever since they became a Brick & Mortar, instead of a truck, they have dipped in overall quality

    Why are all orders charged a $.50 to go fee even while eating at the food truck? An employee didn't know the answer and said their boss said to do that.

    Cuz technically a food truck is "to go". However, they do have an eat in restaurant in the same shopping area that's just as good

    How late is the food truck open till ? I had heard people saying it's open later. Thanks!

    Latest I went there was like 3am, but sometimes they close early depends on if they are busy or not! But at least till 1:30 or 2am!

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