I have driven down Anderson Lane probably a thousand times, and somehow never noticed Casita…read moreGuanajuato (Mexican city where the owner is from) until today. I finally stopped in this morning, and I'm honestly wondered how I managed to pass by it for so long. The food is traditional Mexican cuisine that tastes like it came straight from your mom's kitchen. I ordered two tacos - sausage and egg & sausage and potato. At first glance you could tell the ingredients were mixed by hand. All the ingredients were fresh, well-seasoned, and enjoyable to eat. The tacos were $2.75 each, which is an amazing price in any market. The portions were generous, and the flavors were authentic. Loved my tacos.. The atmosphere is simple and unassuming. Hilda, my server, was pleasant. I was planning to buy one taco, and she convinced me to buy two tacos. She had such welcoming spirit and a familial tone; I could not resist. Casita Guanajuato is one of those hidden-in-plain-sight spot gems. I was not lured in with fancy marketing materials, giant billboards or TV ads. I noticed this restaurant, went in and ordered tacos. Very pleased with my find...

Again, for health reasons I can not eat Mexican foods but I treat myself occasionally. Casita…read moreGuanajuato is my go-to for menudo. A hearty bowl spiced just right. I recommend that you give them a chance.

These guys were a pleasant surprise Saturday when I stopped by Hi Sign for a pint after a bit of…read morehiking. Their Airstream will catch your eye and lure you in. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. They took plenty of time to talk to me about the great food they turned out. So, I didn't try the whole menu but what I had was truly special. I had the pulled pork green chili burrito. This is what Chipotle wishes it was. The pork had a perfect bark and their house-made green chili sauce was the star of the show. I'm already looking forward to my return visit.

Suuuuper friendly staff, which is always a plus!…read more The fries were yummy and the veggie taquitos were unique (but the veggies kinda fell out..). The fish tacos were just ok- tortilla was just corn tortilla out of the bag- not toasted etc. (wish they would've had flour) I think everything just needed a bit more flavor!

Fast good priced at 4$ for what you get we got there right when they opened. Only cashread more

Great wood-fired tacos and a Saturday morning tradition for many Elginites. The fajita tacos come…read moreon flour tortillas with refried beans and salsa. There's usually a line and it's cash only. Get there early because they sell out and close around 11 am or so.

Amazing beef bean salsa taco! Perfect flavor and super fresh. The staff was just as…read moregreat--friendly, welcoming, and made the experience even better.

I grew up in Elgin eating these tacos. I have moved to Washington State and this is what I crave…read morethe most. This place is amazing. The fajitas with beans and sauce is what I dream of. If you live close enough, you are lucky.

Delicious little taco stand I walked by and couldn't ignore because of the smell…read more Ordered 3 tacos that were $4 each: the Al pastor (marinated pork), arrachera (beef), and pirata (beef and beans). The cook was super nice and recommended me to try it with corn tortillas with all the toppings (cilantro, onions, cheese) and let me know which salsas were hot or medium. Service was super fast. The tacos were very delicious and filled with meat. Perfect portion size and good prices.

I actually went twice while I was in town. 10/10 recommend. The food was made quickly and it was…read morefresh. The location is convenient. Oh! And it was very affordable. Would definitely return. The guy was friendly and made my food to order.

Flaming Bird is a fast food chicken joint located inside HEB on North Lamar in Austin. A couple of…read moreHEB locations have Flaming Birds. My go-to are the bowls. You can build your own and I often do beef fajita or chicken fajita. They have baked potatoes, grilled chicken meals that include sides, nachos, sides like Mexican rice, roasted corn, beans. There's a baked potato bar, family meals, nacho bar, and other offerings. The food is always good. Flavorful and cooked correctly. Great option if you're grocery shopping and realize you're starving. I've always liked the food I've gotten.

This place is a combination of a restaurant and karaoke spot. It's divided into two main sections…read more The smaller front area is more of a grab-and-go setup. This section includes the restrooms and the kitchen behind the order counter. Here, you'll find a fridge stocked with homemade salsa, cooked beans, cheese, and jello for you to grab. To your right, there's a meat counter where they offer pre-cooked meats -- you can ask them to chop and pack it for you to take home and add to your own meals. They also sell chicharrones in this section. The larger area is for dine-in guests. There's no host or hostess, so you simply walk in and pick any table you like. Each table has a button you can press to call a server when you're ready to order or ask for the check. The menu is extensive. We tried their tacos and a Caldo de Mariscos (seafood soup). The tacos were solid, and I really enjoyed the soup -- it had prawns, small shrimp, clams, mussels, fish, and imitation crab rolls. While I'm usually not a fan of imitation crab, it worked well in this dish. If you'd prefer to skip it, try mentioning it when you order. The soup also included small cubes of carrots, potatoes, and green peas. It was flavorful, not overly spicy, and came with homemade tortillas that had a pleasant natural sweetness. Their tortilla chips stood out -- thick, crunchy, and they held their texture without going soggy. I'm not sure if they fry them in lard, but they were definitely more flavorful than the typical chips served as appetizers at many Mexican restaurants. Our server spoke only Spanish, but we got by using gestures and expressions. Despite the language barrier, her warmth and friendliness came through. She even taught us a few Spanish words and chatted with us like a curious friend, full of smiles and warmth. It was a lovely interaction that added to the experience. We visited around 8 p.m. on a Saturday, and karaoke was in full swing in the dining area. It was a little loud, so keep that in mind -- but if you don't mind the volume, it adds a fun, lively atmosphere. Guests can sing from their tables or head up to the podium with a mic, and lyrics are displayed on multiple screens throughout the room. I'm giving it 4 stars -- the ambiance might not be the most polished, and while the food is very good, it's not quite exceptional. But the overall experience -- from the friendly service to the karaoke and solid food -- definitely makes it a place we'd return to.

I speak limited Spanish, and they speak limited English, but at least we can both read and point…read more This tortilleria has a pretty extensive menu backed up by mounds of masa being converted into tortillas. Though, they also do offer flour ones. There are two sides. On the left is a counter for ordering takeout. However, if you want to dine in, walk to the right, and simply pick a table (they are numbered), and perhaps get a staff member's attention if it's busy. Otherwise, there is a little button that you can press to request service. I opted to grab some takeout first, coming back another time to eat here for dinner. As for how their menu works, both the takeout section and the dine in section serve the same massive menu, what you end up getting with each dish may differ slightly. First, the place offers a diverse selection of meats, which you can pair on a plate, by weight, or with tacos, the a choice of corn of flour tortillas (of course go for freshly made corn ones). If you don't want tacos, they have plenty of soups: beef, chicken, pozole, menudo, fish, shrimp, etc. You can get grilled meat platters, enchiladas, burritos, and more. And for any of those, you can choose whatever filling you'd like from their meat (and cheese) selection. Breakfast plates and tacos are also available. For takeout, I opted for Lengua, Cachete, and Chicharron Guisado tacos (corn tortillas), and Enchilada Verdes stuffed with fajita de pollo. Apparently you can choose what cheese you want on top (queso fresco or mozzarella) of your enchiladas, but I think I misunderstood what they were asking when I was ordering, and received mozzarella on mine. For dine-in, we opted for Tripa, Lengua, Cachete, Pastor, and Puerco con nopales tacos, and an order of Caldo de Marisco. Lengua--their lengua is stewed; it is not grilled up before serving though. I would describe the texture as appropriate, but their flavor is on the lighter side compared with other lengua preparations. Still perfectly good in a taco, and it's a good canvas for salsa, onions, cilantro, lime, or whatever also you'd like to put on. Cachete--nice mouth feel for this beef cheek preparation. I suppose it probably the fat, but I prefer the Cachete to their Lengua preparation. Again, the Cachete is seasoned, but lightly, so it's encouraged to add in accompaniments for a bit of extra flavor. Chicharrones Guisado--this stewed pork skin is quite nice, and has a nice chili component to it. It's soft, savory, and has a nice capsaicin component to it. Tripa--they grill/fry the intestines. The result is a mix between browned intestines that are crispy, and some which are a bit gummy. It's a nice mix. Pastor--their marinaded pork is succulent and flavorful, and not dry. Puerco con nopales--stewed pork with nopales; the sourness of the nopales has been mostly eliminated; it has been replaced with chili. But this was the most savory out of the tacos tried. Enchiladas Verdes--I opted to get fajita de pollo. The chicken I enjoyed just as much as the pastor, as both were well seasoned, tender, and not dry at all. The verde wasn't really savory, but more spicy. Not a bad flavor, but not the savory flavor I've been seeking. It came with some rice and beans. Both the rice and beans were lightly seasoned enough to bring out the flavors. The beans reminded me of chunky peanut butter, but of course bean flavored. Pretty creamy while being chunky. The beans come with a couple of chips (made by frying their tortillas). Caldo de Marisco--such a great seafood broth. Nice and red and shrimpy; very savory. Large shrimp, small shrimp, fish, mussels, some clams, baby octopus, and artificial crab slices. Comes with onions, cilantro, lime, and your choice of tortillas. For dinner, they had karaoke going. Lyrics will play on the screens hanging from the walls and the ceiling, and a mic will be available for those who wish to partake. The volume is set to "pretty loud" and it definitely fills the seating area with sound, so conversation can be difficult. Anyways, fun time, flashing lights, yummy food, and a refreshing piña aqua fresca. Parking is a bit tight in the lot at night.

This was a food truck located near an energy office building it appeared. Besides on the spot they…read morealso offered catering with their number of different tacos. I had beef and pork tacos on corn tortillas. The beef was more like a steak taco as it was not grounded up. Each taco was stuffed, and sides of salsas were used to improve the overall flavor. The beef was tough, but not that big of a concern. The pork tacos were better I thought. There was more flavor, and the texture was better. Like I mentioned, the salsas really upgraded the overall tacos. Will I go back? Sure.