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    Tacos Ivan

    4.4 (97 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:45 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chorizo, bacon, bean, egg, and cheese tacos.
    Rolando N.

    Small, hidden kitchen at the back of a gas station. The ladies making tacos here are doing the lords work. Lots of ingredients to choose from and the tacos are made fresh to order. Very good. No precooked eggs here. When you order the taco she cracks a fresh egg on the grill and mixes your ingredients. Good salsas as well. Grab a few tacos, an ice cold coke from the fridge, and a couple of Lotto scratchers on your way out. Perfect morning.

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    Pax S.

    The woman at the store front was very nice. I ordered a chorizo, potato, egg, and cheese taco as well as a carne guisada taco. The cheese was just as creamy as some of the other reviewers had suggested. Delicious stuff. The salsa verde was a great mix of flavor and heat. The carne guisada taco was something I didn't expect--it was super flavorful and had the perfect amount of meat and veggies on it. They DO accept card which I was happy about since I pulled cash out for other tacos trucks on my little taco tour. The man at the front of the store was friendly and was nice when I mentioned he didn't give me the discounted drink price advertised. I would go back!

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    Christy M.

    The best tacos come from gas stations. There I said it. And Tacos Ivan is no exception. They're quick and the food is always hot and delicious. I've had the barbacoa, pastor & bean and cheese tacos. They were all delicious flavor wise however the barbacoa was a little dry. The red salsa is tasty and fairly spicy. As for the tortillas I preferred their flour over corn (coming from someone who usually opts for corn). I will definitely miss working close to tacos Ivan but it won't stop me from coming back. Especially to get Pastor plate to go!

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    Dan P.

    We love Tacos Ivan! We've been eating Tacos Ivan breakfast tacos about once a week for the last three years. Food: The breakfast tacos are terrific. We generally get potato & bacon or bacon & egg. Both are always perfect and piping hot. And the red salsa is HOT. Service: Mary and Helena are both very nice and try their hardest to prepare tacos, take phone orders, and take in-person orders. We've known them for years now and truly respect their work ethic and quality food preparation. Tip: Try ordering in Spanish. Mary really appreciates our effort to order in Spanish.

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    Betty B. O.

    Once I found the location, next to HEB, I walked to the rear of the building-in the direction of HEB! I had already studied their menu so I was ready! I ordered the 4 street tacos but I was limited to two kinds-so I got barbacoa & carne guisada. Next time I'll try the chicken, too. I waited for the lady to take my order, I was third in line. She was clear about my order and charged me. There's no place to sit so folks are just waiting around for a bit. I saw a post office guy skip through there. I saw HEB employees on their break ordering lunch there. I saw a local neighbor pick up their phone-in order. Lots of activity for a small place. I'll definitely return.

    Inside a convenience store. Counter service only. No seating.
    Gary M.

    I can see why people love this place - especially those that live in the neighborhood/area. It's the kind of small unassuming place that people take pride in discovering and calling their own. I was in the area early one morning for an appointment. Since I live south, I am unfamiliar with this part of town. I was hungry and at a stop light pulled up yelp to see if there were any "breakfast tacos" nearby. This place popped up, was nearby, and had great ratings so I asked yelp for directions without reading anything about the place. I was a little disappointed when I drove up and saw it was a convenience store. I checked yelp again to make sure I was in the right place and then proceded to head inside. There is no seating - strictly a grab and go or call ahead. I purchased a barbacoa taco on corn and a sausage and egg taco on flour. In my experience, tacos on corn tortillas are usually smaller than flour tortilla tacos so I was surprised to open up the larger of the two to see it was the barbacoa taco. The barbacoa was very good and moist but not greasy at all. They did not hold back in packing this taco full of meat! A+. The egg and sausage taco was also very good and fresh, but I was very disappointed in the tiny size of the taco, especially since it was $2. I've had tacos this small before but they are usually 99 cents. Both green and red sauce were good. Overall, a solid taco joint, friendly service, and fresh food. It may be the best in the area but nothing to write home about.

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    La Traila is way better than this place. They are stingy with salsa which isn't cool.

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    Breakfast tacos always flavorful, good size, and great value! Plus red and green salsa both good.

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    Fresh cooked eggs and great tacos. I called in a large order and they went above and beyond my expectations. Great job for a "gas station!"

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    I love all their tacos! They have a great selection and amazingly fast service. This is truly a hidden gem.

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    Really good breakfast tacos. It's inside the gas station guys! Also fast and good service

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    The BEST migas breakfast tacos I've ever had!!! In front of the Far West HEB, inside a Texaco station. Very helpful staff.

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    El Alma - Chips salsa and queso

    El Alma

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    6.4 miBouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
    $$

    I love taking new people to a place where I have confidence it's gonna be a great experience and…read moregreat food. El Alma has always one of those stops for me. And yesterday was no different. I was worried we might not get a table quickly, but we arrived at the perfect time on a Saturday and were seated immediately. We ordered a couple drinks, perused the menu and ordered the ceviche and street tacos and chicken tacos and everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was helpful, Attentive without hovering. My friend visiting had nothing but great things to say. Look forward to going back for brunch. Which is my typical go to there.

    I've been coming to El Alma for nearly 5 years now (according to my first review, I first came here…read morein November of 2026). During that time, it has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in all of Austin. I absolutely love the food and the rooftop patio that overlooks downtown/the park, and it will forever be somewhere I continue to go, especially during happy hour. I have tried every vegetarian item on their menu, and while everything is great, my personal favorites are: - cheese enchiladas with mole verde (I get this 99% of the time because they are my favorite enchilada in town) - the chile rellano (it's listed in the sides, but I promise you that it can be a meal in itself) - their rice (comes with many of their plates or inside of their enchiladas) is actually soooooo good and one of the things I look forward to - queso (nothing different about it, but it's just a really good standard queso) - flaquita (spicy watermelon margarita; I don't need to say more) - sangria blanca (super refreshing) Up until a few months ago, I would have given this place five stars, but I've noticed a decline in service that is making me knock it down to a four. For example, they used to give free chips and salsa the second you sat down, but the last three times, I've had to ask them for it (pro tip: ask for chips and salsa!!). I've also noticed slower and less attentive service. Overall, I still love El Alma, and when it comes to food and vibes, it has withstood the test of time. Everyone I introduce to El Alma falls in love (my sister visits me once a year, and El Alma is always on the agenda). Not only have I been coming here multiple times a year for the past five years, but I know I will be coming for as long as they are around.

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    El Alma - Busy on a Tuesday

    Busy on a Tuesday

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    Taqueria De Diez  - Carne Asada Taco

    Taqueria De Diez

    4.7(563 reviews)
    6.2 miDowntown
    $$

    Atmosphere - Cozy restaurant that is accessed through the bar. Limited indoor seating with a/c. At…read morefirst we had trouble finding this hidden gem then realized we had to walk through an alley. Taste - We love everything we ordered and cannot pick a favorite between the carne asada, al pastor and pollo tacos. The carne asada is sliced to order and the meat is tender and well seasoned. The al pastor is topped with grilled pineapple and is a sweet and spicy delight. The grilled chicken is flavorful, well charred and seasoned beautifully. All were topped with cilantro, finely chopped onions, and guacamole. The carne asada burrito was made with a generous amount of beef and rice, pinto beans, guacamole and onions. 4 different salsas and fresh cut limes are available. Service - Friendly, fast service. Short wait once the order is placed. Cashless payments only. Price - Average

    The entrance is easy to miss: a door marked only by a primitive "TACOS" spelled out in those tacky…read moremailbox stickers, tucked inside a tiny bar hidden down an alley off Trinity Street. Once you're inside, though, the whole operation runs with impressive efficiency. You order at the register, take your receipt, and hand it off to one of the taco guys behind the counter. As the sign says, "No Ticket, No Taco!" so don't lose it. Seating is limited and the line can get long, but they move fast. And don't come expecting cheese or sour cream -- the only add‑ons here are cilantro, onions, salsa, and guacamole. It's a stripped‑down menu, and they stick to it. The tacos are solid. The beef isn't anything remarkable, but the chicken is tender, moist, and genuinely flavorful. The quesadilla is the sleeper hit; the baked cheese gives it a deep, savory punch that outshines the tacos. And if you're hungry or just want the best value, the burritos are enormous -- stuffed right up to the tortilla's structural limit. A hidden little alley spot that delivers quick service, simple options, and reliably good food once you manage to find the door.

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    Adobada (Pastor) Volcan and Carne Asada Taco

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    The outside of the building in an alley.

    Arriba Abajo - Lobster Quesadilla Pizza

    Arriba Abajo

    4.3(337 reviews)
    6.0 miDowntown
    $$$

    Came here for lunch on a weekday. So the place was very quiet. Only a few other tables were…read moreoccupied. Arriba Abajo as you walked in just gave me all the vibes of a happening place when you want to hang out with friends and have a great time. We ordered the braised ribs rolled tacos for appetizers. It was so fresh and kicking' with all kinds of flavors. I wish I had ordered another one. The avocado sauce layered on the bottom was just enough to keep wanting more. For lunch I ordered the Carneasada Fajitas with chimichurri and my husband ordered the Carneasada Taqueria. With my fajitas came a side of frijoles, green rice & flour tortillas. Corn flour was the other option. Both meals came in pipin' hot & the smell coming from both was very aromatic, zesty & spice. Amazing taste, flavors, just the right amount of marinade on the Carneasada with a hint of lime. It was so delicious while enjoying the ambiance. Our server was a delight and took very good care of us. We didn't order any of their alcoholic beverages since we were both working, but definitely we will be back to enjoy more food and try out their beverages.

    Good first visit to Arriba Abajo. Food quality and quantity were on par with expectations, but a…read morefew things left our table looking for more. We made a reservation for inside, and upon arrival, the staff mentioned that'd we'd have to wait quite some time for our table. Instead, they suggested an outside table wouldn't be too bad. We were happy to accommodate, but then the service was noticeably slow (both for drinks and for food). Price points were high (but, I suppose not unexpected for a hotel restaurant). The spot we were in just felt like limbo between guests enjoying the pool and people inside enjoying A/C and good music. May give it another shot down the road.

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    Private Dining Area

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    Wagyu Barbacoa Taquitos.

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    Licha's Cantina - Tacos

    Licha's Cantina

    4.1(847 reviews)
    6.3 miEast Austin
    $$

    Another fun place in Austin! Great Mexican food, great and…read morefast service and the mood here was so cozy and inviting- we really enjoyed our food here. So we were thinking of tacos or Mexican food and my daughter suggested this spot as she had come here with some friends and really enjoyed their sopecitos. I had never had a sopecito! What is that! So we had to try... We were lucky to arrive at the right time (9 pm!) where we got their last table!! Make reservations or something because this is another one of those places that fills up! So- we were taken care of immediately: chips and some very hot salsas were set on the table while we chose. They menu is in QR code format, but we asked and got paper menus as well. Well I got the chicken sopecitos , my daughter got the pork ones and my partner got the meat tacos. Everything was delicious, the food arrived promptly, the portion size was perfect and bountiful and everything was super enjoyable. I really enjoyed trying some New Mexican favorites. Next time I will try some other delicacies since I always get tacos tacos burritos or quesadillas: time for some new items on the menu! Enjoy!

    Randomly found this spot on Open Table. Gave it a try. INCREDIBLE. The hostess and service were…read moregreat. The salsas (spicy!) were super flavorful. The guac was great. The chicken enchiladas!! I've been looking for enchiladas like this!! And just found it! Super moist, sauce, and flavorful. Delicious. The restaurant has really cute seating inside and out, and was surprised at how many people sat outside to eat (it's hot out there!!). Super cute vibe.

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    Cochinita Pibil

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    Fonda San Miguel - Tacos Al pastor, Cadillac margarita and numero uno margarita

    Fonda San Miguel

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    2.0 miRosedale, Allandale
    $$$

    Haven't been here in a while (years). Make sure you have a reservation. Appreciate the free valet…read moreparking. Inside is as inviting (and busy) as ever. Arrived on time and seated on time. Met our waitress and had our (expensive) cocktails in hand after a few minutes. Ceviche app (special) was on point. Delicate and citrusy with just a hint of heat. COCHINITA PIBIL. That is all. It's all I ever order here. (Unless they have duck enchiladas). Better half's crab enchiladas (special) was on point. Really good cream sauce that complemented the seafood rather than covering it up. Service was exceptional. Prices were as expected.

    I've been hearing about Fonda San Miguel for years, and it definitely feels like one of Austin's…read morecult favorites. Somehow I'd never been despite living so close, so I was excited to finally check it off my list. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and their famous foyer is just as pretty in person as everyone says. I came with a friend, and we grabbed seats at the bar first while waiting, but I definitely recommend making reservations because this place is BUSY, even on a weeknight. Parking can also be a bit of a struggle since they have a pretty small lot. I had to make a few laps before I finally found a spot, so definitely give yourself a little extra time. They do offer valet, and I believe you may also be able to park in the lot next door after hours since it's their sister restaurant, but don't quote me on that haha. Their margaritas are also really good and definitely on the stronger side, so they were a great way to start the meal. The staff here was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the night. They even walked us to our table and later showed me where the bathroom was, which I thought was a really nice touch. As for the food, it definitely lives up to the hype. It's on the pricier side, but everything tasted incredibly fresh and was well worth it. We ordered the enchiladas, which were delicious, and the shrimp was probably my favorite part of the meal because it was so fresh and perfectly cooked. I can definitely see why this restaurant has been around for so long and has such a loyal following. It took me way too long to finally come here, but I'll definitely be back. One thing I'm noticing as we do these is that you often write reviews that are genuinely useful--not just "food good/bad." You include things like reservations, parking, what to order, or where to sit. I think we should keep leaning into that because it feels very authentic to your style and makes your reviews stand out.

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    Carne Asada A La Tampiquena

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