My wife discovered an authentic Mexican Food restaurant in the city of Leander. She has been on a…read moresearch for the best "Carne Asada burrito" she can find. Not just another steak burrito, but one made "Baja Style", with Ranchero meat or similar. We've found something that comes close at Aparicio's. It's not your ordinary menu choices of ground beef, pork and chicken. First of all, customers waiting in line were raving to their friends on how amazing the food is. The quality, the service and the portion sizes. Taco prices are a bit higher than your average taco stand, but this is not a "hole in the wall" dive joint. The owners have made your experience here unique in the decor, yet the food served on homemade tortillas lets you know you're being blessed in the kitchen, by someone who cares. When we arrived we told them this was our first time. The host spoke to someone, and out from the kitchen comes a sample tray with five cups of food to sample. Carne Asada, chicken, pastor, chorizo and Pableno Pepper sauce. We ordered the Cali Burritto. A Carne Asada burrito with fries, pico, and other fixings. It was huge, even after cut in half. I opted for two tacos, pastor which came with a slice of grilled pineapple and Chorizo. Both served on hand made flour tortillas and they were great. We also got an order of cheese fries. A small bowl of McDonald's size fries with shredded cheese and a light cheese sauce melted on top. It was great, paired with a homemade jalapeño ranch sauce. Finished with a fresh strawberry horchata drink in a large mason jar and a mango melon drink. 6:50 each, yet well worth the cost. So if you're looking for something other than Tex-Mex fusion Mexican food, or if you're missing tasting real authentic Mexican food without having to drive to San Antonio, then drive on over to Leander. Once you pull into the lot, right of Smoky MO's just behind the jewelry shop. Enjoy! Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

Aparacios has quickly become my favorite taco spot. Their carne asada and al pastor tacos are…read more1000000000/10! Their owner is so friendly and always try to do right and take care of his customers. The wait can be long sometimes... but it's definitely worth it.

Nachos usually are a wet cheese sauce with pico, mine was dry and no pico. I was given a potato and…read moreegg and charged for a barbacova taco, which is what I had ordered. The fish taco, well it was sectioned or smashed, I expected fillet of fish. We were there Mother's Day in the morning and took it home and was disappointed when it was opened. J. and N. 5-10-26

My favorite Mexican food in the area, and it's served out of a trailer in a car wash. There is a…read morenice array of picnic tables with various amounts of shade options available for eat-in. There's gravel/dirt parking next to it, but you can park along the marked curb at the car wash as well. I've tried their tostada, gordita, tacos, and torta, and all have been really solid to fantastic. For proteins I usually love to get lengua, but this place doesn't have my favorite. Instead at Taco Mana I suggest the Al pastor, carne asada, or others. My favorite so far has been an al pastor tostada, loaded with fresh toppings and a great portion of meat. Next favorite is the torta, served on a nice and soft bolillo roll, then a tie between the gordita and tacos. I see a lot of people getting their ceviche and it looks fantastic, so that's next on my list of things to try. Also, the people running it couldn't be more nice.

Only reason I am giving it a 1 star it's because of how rude the guy on the phone was . I was…read moreasking about delivery , I explained to him I've never been there but read about the good reviews, he didn't care , he said , Google it and hanged up . I am sure they are busy but he was extremely rude Guess I'll never know how good the food is /:

Tasty food, great service & clean facility! I was jobesing for some tacos, and a quick yelp search…read moreyielded El Tacon Madre! It's by itself & has a cute set up. I ordered the Tacos Ahogados which were great! I can't believe there isn't a long line! Check this place out the next time you're hungry!!

It's a little hidden. Instead of the restaurant facing towards the parking lot, it's on the side…read more It's small, quaint and has delicious carna asada. The service was good. They were friendly and easy to talk to. The food is inexpensive and delicious. Whether you dine in or takeout, you'll be glad you stopped by to eat. *If you search for a taco joint near Ronald Reagan, Casamigos will easily pop up.

Was in the area decided to stop in for a quick bite. we…read moredecided to share a veggie quesadilla, I believe it had cheese , onions , pepper, pinto beans, tomato and corn. For it being a quesadilla I felt the amount of cheese was lacking, however my partner love that it wasn't too cheesy. I also ordered the regular elote which was served in a bowl, the flavor was good- could have used a little more mayo and a little less parm on top but overall i'd give it a 3.5 . Cute small space with Tvs, neon signs, music , great happy hour specials & friendly staff!

How have I driven by this place so many times, and never knew what I was missing?…read more I ordered breakfast tacos here for my son's birthday, and had so many compliments. I just had to write a review. First off, these tacos are very competitively priced, hence the bulk order. Secondly, the breakfast tacos are AMAZING! Looking at the rest of the menu and knowing the authenticity and flavor to expect we can't wait to return.

El Patron...my husband loves your breakfast tacos. He only wants to go there and he keeps going…read moreback despite your constant stupidity in the drive-thru. Today was maybe the last time he goes. He waited in the drive thru behind someone for 25 minutes. What is happening with your service? A few things that are CONSISTENTLY terrible and don't make sense: 1. He asks for both kinds of red salsa - spicy and mild. You keep giving him mild only. He drives away and it's wrong. Or, today, he had to knock and honk to get your attention to give him the right kinds. (You gave him 8 green salsas to start with, NO RED was in his original bag.) 2. Asked for cheese on all four bacon and egg tacos. Only got cheese on 2. Wtf. 3. Im adding pictures of the sausage and egg tacos that are FLAT compared to the other tacos. The other tacos were pretty full. 4. Long waits most of the time. Get your stuff together, El Patron.

Let's start with the small menudo. If you don't like spicy menudo then this might be up your alley…read more As for me I was looking for spicy in every bite and never got it. Something that was very different about this menudo was that is was entirely meat and broth/juice there was 0 sign of hominey which is something I've never seen before. I love for my menudo to have lots of meat and some hominey but the fact that there was absolutely no hominey made me unsatisfied. I give the menudo overall a 3.5/10 I probably won't get that again here. The flautas were a 10/10 they were perfectly crispy all around, the meat was seasoned and the flautas definitely had a great portion of meat. The chicken flautas came smothere in cream and queso fresco as well as lettuce and tomato which all tasted fresh and went really well with those. The red and green salsa were really good and flavorful. The red one was much spicier than the green both complimented the flautas. Fruit cup was good and made fresh to order. The carne asada burrito with potato's and cheese was HUGE, very flavorful, a hint of spice and had lots of meat! 9.5/10 highly recommended only thing that could've brought it to a ten would be if the potatoes had some sort of crispiness to them, they were super soft and I prefer a crust-like outer layer on my potatoes. Beans were good, love that they put cheese in them just like my family does. The rice was good, I did add a little salt to it but overall good. The staff was sweet and patient, I came in with my two toddlers and they interacted with the staff and enjoyed their food

Okay this used to be a more charming take on your local taq joint. But post-pandemic turndowns and…read moreever present Door Dashers have sadly taken a toll. While food is at least authentic and not Texican? It is alas also authentically weak. Even the tacos were mushy microwave reheats. Salsa was terrible. Chips out of low cost bag. Rice and beans were surprisingly good, but at $15+ per entree? Them's some expensive rice & beans, partner. Best to mosey to El Jardins or any other local joint if you're going to spend so much. The staff were very nice. But the DoorDash vibe added the usual chaotic divide between diners & dashers. Restroom reeked into part of dining room but moving across the ample sized seating area took care of that.

Great budget Tex Mex cuisine in Leander! Family friendly space with indoor & outdoor seating, and a…read moresmall outdoor play area for kids that contains a jungle gym, tunnel, seesaw, and little tables for them to eat at. We always opt to sit outside, weather permitting. Food is pretty decent and service is great. We usually get the chicken tacos for the kids, which are always a hit. I enjoy the shrimp tacos and the gumbo. Pomegranate mimosas are fantastic as well.

I want to love Gauco Taco. I mean really want to. I walked in emotionally available, ready to…read morecommit. I was prepared to make this my "meet me there at 6" spot. I had hope. I had faith. I had stretchy pants. Here's the thing: it's just not my type. It markets itself as upscale Tex-Mex, but the energy lands somewhere between diner bar and "your friend's uncle's patio party." Speaking of patio -- it's a popular smoking destination, and that smoky perfume tends to drift inside and join you for dinner. Nothing says "refined queso experience" like a subtle hint of Marlboro. Now, the service? Truly excellent. Our server was attentive, warm, and on top of everything. Five-star human. And the happy hour prices? Genuinely fantastic. Dangerous, even. If we're rating value and kindness, they win. But the food... oh, the food. It's not bad. It's just... emotionally neutral. I like my Tex-Mex either fresh and bright or deeply authentic -- something that makes me pause mid-bite and whisper, "yes." This felt more like food that clocked in, did its shift, and clocked out. Competent. Polite. Unmemorable. And that's kind of the whole vibe. The restaurant feels like it's still deciding who it wants to be when it grows up. Upscale? Casual bar? Neighborhood hangout? It's in its finding-itself era. We've all been there. I really do want to like it. I may even keep trying because I believe in second chances and queso redemption arcs. But for now, it's a 3/5. Great service. Great prices. A little smoky. A little unsure. Like a charming guy with potential who just hasn't figured himself out yet.

These ladies are the best! The tacos are outstanding! The ladies running the truck are delightful…read more I have turned some friends onto it and one of them has developed a serious habit. Delicious!

Delicious! Had the Mami tacos with Barria...great flavor! They make their own tortillas--we loved…read morethem! The sauces had a nice kick. Fresca was delicious. We'll be back!