I'm really excited I found this place. Their tacos are full of flavor. I tried the bistec, al pastor, and albañil tacos. The albañil taco comes with chorizo, bistec, nopales, queso fresco, and cilantro. The bistec and al pastor tacos come with plenty of cilantro and grilled onion. I was happy with the amount of meat in each taco; they definitely don't skimp on the meat. I also tried both of their spicy green salsas. Everything was so good. I ate my tacos in the car and then ended up coming back for more. Tacos are $3, tortas are $12, and you have to pay with cash. You may be able to find a less expensive taco place, but these tacos are worth it. I can't wait to come back and try their tortas, which I've heard great things about. A word of warning: I recommended this place to a friend, who ordered two tacos without cilantro and a torta, paying $18 in total. Unfortunately, he was only given one taco (with cilantro) and the torta. He tried explaining the issue to the owners, but since they mostly speak Spanish he wasn't able to get the second taco he paid for. He really enjoyed the torta, but obviously was not too happy about not getting the correct tacos. I noticed they don't give any receipts when you order, so maybe asking for a receipt can avoid these types of issues in the future. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Albañil, al pastor, and bistec tacos (left to right) - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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These tacos are quality. Delicious. Simple. Meaty. El Chilango does a great job of serving quality tacos. There are two truck locations: North Lamar and Pflugerville. The truck is CASH only ($3 a taco). My personal favorite ares the Suadero, Barbacoa and Asada. They added grilled onions and cilantro to the tacos (you have to ask for this). I wish I got fresh onions over grilled. They have good salsa. I like the dark green sauce it's fresh and has a kicks. It cuts through the heavy protein tacos. read more

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My husband's favorite torta spot in North Austin! This food truck is always open late and draws a lively crowd, even when most other businesses in the area have long since closed. Parking can get a bit tough and the wait could be up to 20 mins when they're particularly busy, but worth it! With their HUGE portion sizes and generous meat servings, be prepared to come with an appetite and get a little messy with each bite. My personal favorites are the Milaneza and Hawaiiana. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is my favorite + the best taco truck in austin. The food is consistent + alwaysssss delicious. I've never sat outside on the patio but it seems peaceful + there are plenty of tables. Their salsas and other items are outside and kinda exposed but I feel like it just adds to the experience. lol. read more

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I was not expecting these tacos to be that good!! don't really have much more to say, except that I will probably be back later this week lol read more

The tacos here were indeed amazing and I love the self serve salsa bar with cucumbers and other toppings!! We ordered 3 pastor, 3 albañil, 2 barbacoa, and 2 chicharon (they were out of tripa ) when we got home we noticed the tortillas were breaking apart and when looking under, the tortillas were still white and seemed like it wasn't grilled at all? Were we supposed to grill them when getting home? I've never been somewhere that did this. And even if we did, the tacos were in pieces and very hard to eat. Other than that the taco meat was very good and the toppings made me very happy. read more

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This taco place is very underrated. Tip number one: you really need cash. There is a gas station across the street with an ATM, if you don't have cash - drive there. Once you get up to order, there's a menu that shows all the options. They have a wide variety of taco meat and tortillas. The ones I recommend that were super flavorful were Bistec and Al Pastor. The meat was was crispy and juicy. I loved the salsa bar as well: the green avocado sauce is gold!! We ordered seven tacos and a topo Chico and total was $21. The service is super fast, we got our tacos in five minutes. read more

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Not too bad. Not too bad at all. Certainly not in our top 10, in terms of taco spots in Austin. But tasty, nonetheless. Our biggest issue was that the tortillas seemed a bit tough for our linking. Not sure what's up with that. Other than that, check them out. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was AMAZINGGGGGGGGG and the carne tacos were even better. I love the atmosphere and how welcoming everyone is, it almost feels like hanging out with family read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Pastor tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not so much a fan of their tripe tacos, but glad they had a taco condiment bar where I could pick up my salsas, onions, cucumbers. I don't think I've ever had tripe tacos like that before. It wasn't burned, and it wasn't crispy, It had the texture of rocks. They tasted fine but they were overly fried? Is that even possible to do? Apparently. And that music. Why does it have to be so damn loud! read more

They don't know English and forgot our order. Took 20 minutes for 3 tacos. Meat tasted funny and full of oil/greases as seen in video. Dirty tables and the condiments table has flies all over the place. Extremely dirty. I will never go back. You've been warned. read more

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Very very yummy! Aguas lacked a little flavor. Service was good. Need to pay in cash! The vibes are good! There's a salsa station along with tables and cute lights. The tacos are bomb. They load that thing up with the meat. read more

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The service was fast and the tacos were real good they even have tables to sit down and eat. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - The tacos where amazing! - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolute favorite taco truck in Austin, and I've tried a lot. Their barbacoa is perfectly cooked and not too greasy while still remaining full of all the yummy fatty flavor. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Barbacoa, pastor, carnitas - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was great! Tacos met the expectations! The service was friendly and quick! Great place to eat at when the wether is perfect! They have tables to sit at with shade! Would definitely eat here again! read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Asada tacos, Pastor tacos from el trompo, and Torta de asada. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is so good! Their pastor tacos were my favorite with their creamy green sauce. Their signature torta was huge and flavorful (not pictured). Only things are the parking is limited and it's cash only but worth it! read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Al pastor and barbacoa - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went back today and I must say my favorite taco is the albañil!! With the chorizo and cheese they use it all goes together very well !! Add the salsa verde and limon and you're in for a treat ! Had the chilanga torta as well and I must say it is much better than the Texan one. 2 pastor + 2 albañil + torta chilanga + 2 sodas = $27 btw read more

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Muy ricas y de buen tamaño el pecio está en li justo la atención fue muy buena el servicio muy rápido la ubicación está perfecta y cuenta con estacionamiento para el vehículo read more

Cash only! The staff usually only speaks Spanish, but don't let that deter you from trying these tacos. They understand English quite well, and with enough finger pointing and context clues you'll be fine. The tacos are fast, convenient, fresh, and cheap. 3 tacos cost about $8 - a steal. Pre pandemic they had a salsa bar with cucumbers and limes .. nowadays they just add little containers of sauce and limes to your plate. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - 2 tacos al pastor, 1 barbacoa - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place was good! I would come back here but it did have a few issues. We ordered bistec, carnitas, and asada tacos and they pretty much gave us all the same tacos. We tasted them all tO be sure and it was definitely all the same meat. Not sure what happened there but on the bright side it was super delicious!!! Whatever we got was super good and I'm definitely going to give them Another try read more

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Possibly my new favorite ATX taco food truck. $2 delish tacos and GIANT-- like size of my head giant-- tortas for $8 or less. For this reason, I'll have to say the tortas are probably the move. (I know, I know, tacos are great, but I'm serious, these tortas are legendary.) We got the Chilanga torta: crusty bread, piled with something like 5 different types of meat, cheese, veggies, and fried eggs. We also tried the chicken fajita tacos, tacos de albañil, and barbacoa tacos-- all wonderful as well, with delicious (and I'm assuming homemade) corn tortillas. Of these my favorite was probably the tacos de albañil. Toppings bar is well stocked with assorted veggies and two salsas just in case you can fit more in your taco or torta. Last but not least, the environment is nice for sitting outside on a warm night: picnic tables plus string lights. read more

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Wonderful service at this location. Not all staff wear masks but they make the food so quick it didn't bother me. I love their tacos so much and cannot wait to try their tortas. Love how late they are open. Amazing spot! read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Patio - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's always a good sign when you're at a taco truck and no one around you is speaking in English. We were coming back late at night from Round Rock and stopped by this place on a lark. They were cash only but luckily I had a few 20-dollar bills in my pocket. There's not much ambiance around this place but the tacos were some of the most authentic I've tasted in Austin. I would come back for sure! read more

Clean , friendly, , but sadly the food was disappointment. I order a torta Cubana and milanesa ., also 2 gorditas .. not the best.

Excellent Mexican food. I got the quesadilla and it was very good. Reasonably priced as well. They have homemade salsas and the outdoor seating is a nice vibe. There was a slight language barrier but nothing that hurt my experience or the taste of my food! I will definitely be back! read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Quesedilla - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall DECENT tacos. I had al pastor and fajita chicken. The really liked that the pastor was seasoned well and was cooked well. The chicken fajitas were OK. Seasoning could've been better but I really didn't like that they added lettuce and tomato to them. The heat from them being packed up wilted the lettuce and tomatoes and that's a cardinal sin for me for tacos. Salsas were good and had variety but didn't like that flies were hovering all around the salsa bar. Tacos were $3 EACH. To be honest I feel like they ripped me off. I paid but I'm going to try some other taco spots in the area before I settle on this being my go-to spot. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - First tacos in Austin... - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place doesn't miss. Mexico City style. Get the tacos al pastor. Cash only. Open late.

I'm from the west coast and I've been trying to find good, authentic mexican food here in Austin for the past 2 years. This food truck tastes just like home! They take your order in spanish and have great customer service. They make their tacos with homemade tortillas and typically do a "agua fresca of the day". So far I've tried most of their tacos, a torta de asada, a torta chilanga, and a asada burrito. I will say I didn't really care for the burrito because it had tomatoes and lettuce in it. It was giving taco bell :,) If it would've been made like a regular burrito it would have been really good though! My favorite taco has to be the suadero ones. I like the fact that they also have salsa, radishes, cucumbers, etc. to choose from. 10/10 would recommend! read more

DELICIOUS! This was a food truck that was recommended to me by my friend and I am so glad to have found this hidden treasure. The tacos here are just good. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water. The tacos are extremely flavorful, the meat literally glistens in the light, it's easy to chew, and the taste is just immaculate. AND BEST OF ALL... you can get this whole experience at the price of $2!!! Food alone is great and the set up with the lights that they have is honestly really really pretty. The only potential downside is that you may feel a bit awkward ordering especially if you don't know Spanish. It seems to be a pretty traditional and authentic place and the entire menu is in Spanish. Most of the meat options for the tacos are variations of beef. I really like the Bistec and the Fajita de Pollo. WARNING: I strongly strongly encourage you to try the salsa before putting it on your taco when you get to the condiments table. Despite having a relatively high tolerance for spice, this truck's spice level hits a new high. Definitely a great spot for some late night taco runs. read more

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Back in January 2021, I was in a taco mood and wanted to try a new place, so I selected Tacos y Tortas El Chilango. I was pleased to see them wearing masks. We ordered assorted tacos ... barbacoa, carne guisada, etc. All great, no complaints. read more

I just love this place so much. I'll drive across town to eat here. I've been to Mexico many times, and I grew up in Houston. This is the real deal. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Chilanga Torta - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Drove all the way out here for them to tell me they only accept cash. Sounds like tax evasion to me. But besides that, they should post a sign or something on their website stating they only accept cash. Orrr bring themselves to the 21st century of accepting cards and Apple Pay to avoid issues like this. Needless to say, I drove off and decided to take my business elsewhere. read more

This has become one of our favorite go-to places now. They are open real late to accomodate the late night party-goers. My husband and I love this place and whenever we want a quick, cheap, delicious late-night bite, this places comes to mind first. We always get their chorizo tacos and chicken tacos and we douse our tacos in their delicious green sauce. They also serve complementary sliced cucumbers and a fresh onion & pepper salad on the side if you want. The onion/pepper salad can get really hot, so beware all you non-spicy eaters. They also have a variety of drinks available (Topo Chico, Mexican Coke, Jarritos, etc...). I have heard their tortas are to die for. I haven't tried one yet because we don't eat beef, but y'all should go and try their El Chilango Torta. Definitely one of the best cheap eats in the area. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Pollo quesadilla plate - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I have been looking for a good taco without cheddar cheese or flour tortillas and this delivered that and more ! The tacos are made with handmade tortillas your choice of meat, topped with grilled onions and cilantro. The salsa is amazing and don't even get me started on the tortas!! They are bomb !! Honestly so happy to have found this place that they can take my money any day ! read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Al pastor Pambazo and asada tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

First waaaay over priced! This is a Taco Truck! Then 2 stars b/c no flavor in the meat at all it all tasted the same. Then the tortillas HORRIBLE QUALITY! They broke and meat spilled wth! Second anyone that does street tacos the RIGHT WAY knows it's a double tortilla! Only good thing it's 10min away from house and never again! read more

This place on Lamar is truly a gem! For the vibes, mostly. Day workers stop by with their truck full of kids and music, the flags make me feel like I'm in the world of Coco. Don't come here if you're looking for anything light though.. I got the Chilanga if i remember correctly and it is a huGe sandwich with a bunch of loose sausages and other meats. Another friend got a chicken quesadilla and they did not go easy on the cheese. Lots of cheese. Honestly, 4 stars bc it is food you could easily make at home but +1 bc it's hard to find such authentic vibe. read more

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Best tacos I've ever eaten in my entire life. The salsas are insane. All of them were delicious and had their place. This is a spot that I would come to every time I'm in town. Great job guys! read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Asada Tacos with home made corn tortillas & delicious salsas. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Insanely AWESOME street tacos!!! Some of the best in Austin. Go there and eat some amazing tacos. I go there a few times a week. Super friendly and amazingly awesome TACOS!! read more

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Awesome place to get some delicious tacos. Santos and his team were not only attentive, but very friendly and quick. We ordered and got our food within 10 minutes. Highly recommend if you are looking for some great street tacos. Make sure to bring some cash with you. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Taco truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Taco truck with a nice outdoor seating area. Tacos had a great smoky charred flavor and the corn tortilla was grilled and tasted great too. My only complaint is that they were a bit on the small side. The torta was huge and spilling with meat. Bread was toasted perfectly. Overall had a good experience here. There may have been a price increase, it was $20 for the 5 items but given the circumstances it's understandable. read more

Tacos Y Tortas El Chilango - Milaneze torta - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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