Some of the best tacos in Austin hands down. Super cool speakeasy vibe with quick service and MASSIVE tacos/quesadillas. Smoky complex flavors are sure to wow any guests. Certainly worth a visit. If you've been to tacos #1 in NYC, it's basically a 1 for 1 version of that, which is a good thing. read more

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My first night in Austin I knew I had to find some good tacos and Taqueria De Diez certainly delivered. This place is clearly loved by locals. As I was leaving my hotel I bumped into some coworkers outside and mentioned I was heading here for dinner. A person passing by overheard me and stopped to rave about how they're the best tacos you can get in Texas. The speakeasy feel was awesome and relatively easy to find despite this being my first visit to Austin. I had the carne asada tacos and they were delicious. I also ordered a side of chips and salsa but my weak tastebuds embarassingly couldn't handle the spice. Seating was limited but I was carrying out anyways. Will definitely return when I'm back in Austin! read more

Who would've thought that a taqueria tucked away in an unassuming alley would have some of the best tacos in Austin? The first thing you'll see when entering is a bar. Go through another door, and you'll find a small dining area and a hallway with a sign showing you where to order. After you place your order, they'll give you a ticket. Be sure to hand the ticket to one of the cooks; otherwise you won't get your food. We got the carne asada tacos, adobada (pastor) taco, and carne asada volcan. Everything was seriously delicious, rich, and flavorful. The meat was juicy and tender, and they were very generous with the portions. If all the seats inside are taken inside the restaurant, you can dine in the bar area or outside in the alley. This taco speakeasy spot is so good, we came back the next day with our friends. We will definitely be back in the future! read more

Taqueria De Diez - Carne Asada Taco (left & middle), Adobada (Pastor) Taco (right) - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Really cool taco speakeasy spot! My friends and I stopped by for lunch, and it was fairly easy to find (due to their flashing TACO sign lol) and the line wasn't too bad. They're known for their adobada/al pastor tacos, but I actually thought their carne asada was the standout. The tacos were very flavorful and juicy. Perfect for a quick snack. I also really liked their branding and ambience inside. Would definitely come back! read more

Taqueria De Diez - Al Adobada (Pastor) Taco ; Carne Asada Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have lived in Texas for over 24 years now, and this is the best taco place in state! I got the pastor burrito with cheese and guac. They grill the cheese onto the tortilla and it's amazinggg. The rice and beans amazing. The salsa amazing (has a good kick). Seating can be tricky but worth it!! read more

Taqueria De Diez - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If you have the opportunity to checkout this alleyway taco spot (ain't nothing sketchy, I promise) and soon discover this is a speakeasy spot for tacos and not cocktails. I've been before during a late night pit spot, but I recently had the opportunity to go for lunch. The line was so effective and moved very efficiently. I appreciated how one person took your order, a second grabbed your order ticket, and they had a full lineup of chefs/cooks executing each station. The feature quesadillas, tacos, burritos and a few sides for you to dig into. Whether you're planning to eat on-site at their tables, grab a standing spot in the alleyway, or taking them to go, you'll be in for one amazing meal. I really love their salsa stations and ample amount of toppings. This is very much an authentic feel to a taqueria you'd come across in Mexico so that was cool. read more

Taqueria De Diez - Al pastor trompo - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Hidden in a dim alley, this spot is easy to miss, aside from the glowing neon "Tacos Open Late" sign that hints you are at the right place. We stopped by after a local friend's recommendation. Once you pass the bouncer (yes, there's a bouncer) and the bar, the contrast from outside to inside is striking. The room is tightly packed with people either lined up to order or already digging into their tacos. We ordered the Al pastor and carne asada tacos on corn (3.5/5) and the Al pastor quesadillas (5/5). I appreciate that the tortillas are made in house and the Al pastor came with generous chunks of pineapples that added perfect touch of sweetness. Overall, a great late night spot with solid food and fun atmosphere, but good luck finding seats! read more

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A worker at another restaurant I visited said this place had the best tacos in Austin. This place is literally in an alley and I must say he did not lie! These might be some of the best street tacos I have had. I got the carne asada volcan' and the pollo asada. You order your food and then take your ticket to a worker to fix your order. The steak is seasoned to perfection! Such a cool and lively spot and they have a bar in there. I have got to have this place again before I leave Austin to go back home. Yum! read more

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What a delicious taco spot! I loved their chicken and beef tacos. They were super helpful on deciding what to get. Everything was made to tender perfection. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

Taqueria De Diez - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

10/10 no notes. The tacos may have been some of the best of my life. Everything was perfectly seasoned and the tortilla (flour or corn) are made fresh. I'll be dreaming of these tacos for days to come read more

Nestled in the corner of a dark alley, lies a small taco shop that looks like it's in the back of a bar and you can only tell it's a taco shop by the illuminating sign in the front that reads "Tacos open late" When we arrived, by what seemed like an accident, there was a security guy outside and a line that was forming with about two people in it. I think we beat the rush because it started forming quickly behind us. To the point that when we left the lines was all the way down the alley. Anyway, they quickly allowed us to go in and follow the line which moved fairly quickly. The place had seating in different areas and they all seemed to but full. However, if you stand around you can quickly take someone else's spot when they leave. I decided to try several different tacos, so I went with a carne asada, al pastor, chicken and a mixed asada and pastor taco (campechano: your choice of two meats). I also got a Jamaica to wet the whistle. Overall the food was good and I would say my favorite was probably the Al pastor with the pineapples. That mix is legendary and they got it right with the thick chunks of pineapple. The size of the tacos are a decent size so four tacos was more than enough. Even though I'm from Oxnard, California and I feel wee have some of the best Mexican food, I would def come back to try some of their other options. OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros read more

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If you can, arrive slightly before they open at 11:30 am. This place gets packed immediately and rightfully so. It's a little off the beaten path, you have to access the front door through an alley next to where the Austin Convention Center used to be. Once you enter, there is a small bar and then you head inside to the actual restaurant. It's small so there are only a few open tables so get there early (like I mentioned) if you can. The line gets long very quickly but it also moves like a well oiled machine. It wraps around from the entrance to the actual copy Ter. You order at the cashier, after you pay, they hand you a receipt that you then hand to the workers who will make your tacos/food to order. Everything that I ate was delicious. My favorite tacos were the pork and the beef. The nopal taco was a little plain for me but it wasn't bad, just not my standout. This place is a gem and I hope they are able to expand into a bigger space ASAP! read more

Taqueria De Diez - Inside kitchen pork - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Overall: 4.5/5 [take out] Wow, this place is a cool taco speakeasy tucked in the middle of an alleyway. It was our first time there and the layout was really fun. They are super efficient; we ordered online for pickup and everything was ready in less than 5 minutes! They held off on our drink until we arrived so it would be fresh and not watered down, which was a nice touch. They packaged everything neatly and included one of each sauce. All the sauces were great, but the spice wrecked my stomach. It's a slow burn, so be careful how much you use. Nopales Asados Volcan ($8) + Pollo Asado ($1.50): A massive corn taco that I could only eat folded in half. It was okay. I wasn't really a fan of the nopales, and I remember it being better last time. They gave a generous portion of chicken too, which was cooked and flavored nicely. Campechana (Asada y Pastor) Quesadilla - Flour ($8.49): This was fire! Delicious, and even better than the taco version. Adobada (Pastor) Taco - Flour ($5): My husband's go to order. Tasty, and the pineapple added a nice sweetness. Campechano (Asada y Pastor) Plate ($14.99): Came with your choice of tortilla on the side, so we got corn, which was fresh and soft. The plate comes with meat, rice, and beans. If you're watching carbs, skip the plate and go with the taco version, which is tastier anyway. Campechana (Asada y Pastor) Burrito ($14.49): Basically the plate in burrito form. I didn't find it as flavorful as the taco version, so it really needs sauce. Also a bit messy to eat. I could only finish half, so you might get two meals out of it depending on how hungry you are. Grilled Nopales Cup ($4.50): A good amount of cactus, but it really needs sauce or should be eaten in taco form. Not great on its own. Agua Fresca 16oz Horchata ($5): So fresh and noticeably different from other horchatas we've tried. read more

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Probably one of the best (if not the best) taco restaurants in Austin - For sure a hidden gem!! It's located in downtown and hidden inside a bar. We were very confused where it is and how to get inside at first but luckily we saw the sign outside of the bar and decided to "barge in". This is my second visit and I absolutely love everything on their menu! You can't go wrong with any tacos/meat options that they have. All tacos are so juicy and love that they have different sauces to choose from. I highly recommend the flan, not very sweet and full of flavour. The Arroz Rojo was pretty good as well! Must try if you are in the are, fast service right after you order. Parking is the only downside since it's located in downtown. read more

Taqueria De Diez - Adobada (Pastor) Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Arroz Rojo (Rice) - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wowowow!! I've had this on my list for a while and thought the pictures looked amazing but after coming here I'm like...why haven't I come sooner??! This taqueria is hidden. You literally have to walk inside an alley to find it. When I entered, I was a bit confused because it looked to be a small room with a bar, but the magic happens when you open the door to tacos. It looks like an exit but it is both an entrance and exit! We came for early dinner around 6 pm and there was already a line wrapping around the counter but it moved fairly quickly. We got to order four tacos (all the ones on the menu, minus the cactus because we weren't feeling adventurous.) Also, got flan, which you take from the fridge. And a big carne asasa/al pastor burrito! It was our first time visiting and we were really looking forward to some delicious tacos (we think about Mexico all the time-that was sooo fun). I got so excited seeing them grilling the meats. The ventilation is really good though, you can't smell the smoke much. After ordering you take the ticket. Make sure you have the ticket and give it to the people to serve you tacos! They say if you don't have the ticket, you're not served. Automatic 10% service charge is added to the bill. While they have indoor seating, we just took them to-go. The seating is coco cola tables, which remind me of the same ones they set up in Mexico on the streets! It's very nostalgic and I love it! The cashier seems to speak only Spanish but we understood her. :) We packed some to-go sauces. Red salsa and a green jalapeño one (I think. My husband got them). I enjoyed the green one more because it was very creamy. When we came back out, there was a line forming outside. Everything was delicious but the carne asada was the best!! Smoky flavors throughout with the meat being the star. We were so satisfied and full. Not only put this place on your list of restaurants to go, but also put it at the TOP of your list!! Yuuuum! read more

Such a cool place with a speakeasy vibe! You enter from an alley, walk through the bar & finally get to the food line. It well organized & moves quickly! I'm originally from Southern California, and this food rivals our taco stands! No Tex-Mex here! Seating is limited, but we sat on some park benches next to where we parked. I had 2 Al pastor tacos & a carne asada taco. My friend had a pastor and a carnitas. No complaints at all! We'll be back! read more

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Almost missed a great opportunity for authentic tacos! So glad I had time to stop before my flight home. The entrance in an alley way, you'll see a very small parking lot! You'll walk all the way through the tables and condiment corner to get to the line. You'll order at the register, get you ticket, take it to a cook that they assign and watch them do their magic.! They whip them up pretty quick make sure you get all the toppings (onion, cilantro, guac) you'll take your food and find a seat! The corner condiments are next to the bar seating. I missed it and didn't realize until my tacos were gone lol Asada burrito- meat, cheese, beans, rice it was big and flavorful. 5/5 Chicken tacos 5/5- good portion of meat, good tortillas. I ordered 2 flour 2 corn but ended up with 1 flour 3 corn i didn't get it corrected cause who cares at this point. Honestly I was full from half a burrito but forced myself to eat a taco. Thankfully I had my husband and friends hubby to eat what I couldn't finish. If you're in the area and need a good food stop here especially after a long night of drinking. read more

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This ended up being the best food I had during my weekend visit to Austin. Delicious Tijuana style tacos. The restaurant is between 3rd & 2nd street in some alley. It was a speak easy style entrance. It's a little pricey per taco, but we were looking for something late night last minutes and this spot delivered. If I ever make it back out to Austin they'd be on my must return list. read more

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Excellent tacos! A live atmosphere and the somehow they get your order right. Every thing was super fresh and made in front of you. Great tacos! read more

Taqueria De Diez - Two pastor and a carne - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place definitely lived up to the hype! I am in LOVE! Eating at so many taco papa mama shops in SA, my standard of tacos are pretty high. I have not found a taco place that was phenomenal until I tried this place! The vibes take you back to Mexico with authentic tacos served simple, straight forward, and let the taco speak for itself! We were downtown for a concert at the Moody Theater and were hungry so we decided to walk a short 9 mins to Taqueria De Diez! The best decision made! Full disclosure... the establishment is located down a very DARK creepy alley (the kind in the movies where you shouldn't go down to get) but after overcoming that fear... this will be the best decision you make! Your tummy will thank you! Follow the outside "TACO here" sign. Go through the door and walk straight... this will get you through the line. Lucky for us on a Saturday night at 10:30pm there wasn't a super long line. We managed to grab two seats to chow down our tacos. You will be able to see the chefs cook the carne asada on the grill and the Al pastor on the spit roast being cut to be put in tacos. The smell was amazing and you know you're at a legit place! Ordering: -Check out their menu while waiting in line so you know what to order when it's your turn. -place order at register. They accept visa, Mastercard, Venmo, cash, but does NOT accept AMEX. - grab your drinks if you purchased some. Mexica soda, horchata, jimicama drinks, water , etc - give your ticket to the expeditor and tell them to go or dine there. The expeditor will ask you cilantro, onions, and salsa on a taco? Say yes. It's a must. The expeditor will tell the chefs to assemble your tacos. (I'm seriously so impress with how efficient and quick their service goes. We waited maybe 5-10 mins and got 5 tacos and chips/salsa. There was about 8 ppl in front of us but the lines go quick. If you ordered chips and salsa then you will get the chips from the cashier and the salsa from the expeditor. * 1 Al pastor taco on flour 4/5: love the fresh pineapples on it! The Al pastor had crispy pieces and was super tasty! It was really tasty. There were pieces of meat that was dry but the salsa helped and pineapple. Season was really good! I was in awed with how tasty it is! Definitely best Al pastor in ATXi had! * 1 Campechano on flour 5/5: wow best of both worlds! I had this taco second and loved the combo flavor! Juiciness of the carne asada and crispy frol the Al pastor. * carne asada on flour 5/5: juicy perfectly seasoned and love the green sauce on it! Sauce was creamy and paired well with the taco. It was so so freaking good! The flour tortilla is super thin and let the meats stand out. Loaded Smokey taco and was differently the best carne asada I've ever had! After trying the carne asada I definitely think it's better than Al pastor! I'm glad I tried the Al pastor taco first before the carne because I think the carne asada would have outshine the Al pastor if I had it first. It was a great end to the last taco! * 1 VOLCAN- couldn't try because it was sold out * chips and salsa 4/5: chips crispy and not oily. Salsa was super spicy but good. All tacos come with onions cilantro and salsa with no additional cost. Overall do I recommend this place? I truly wish I tried this place 5 yrs ago when I moved to ATX! I truly highly recommend this place! Do not wait 5 yrs to go try this place or you will be full of regrets! It's a simple taco but made right with complex balance and flavors! I love love love it and now will be thinking about these tacos! Highly recommended! Prices are reasonable and the tacos are made with love! read more

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If you have the good fortune to find yourself in Austin TX and want the best tacos you can get make your way over to Taqueria De Diez. It can be tricky to find as it's what I would describe as a taco speakeasy. Just remember when traveling sometimes the best things can be found down a side street or alley way. This place is authentic as you can get. Their is a bar as you walk in serving beers and mixed drinks. Grab yourself one at the bar or grab a real Mexican coke at the taco counter. Did I mention the spinning meat stick behind the counter. The staff is a lively bunch, friendly and good at what they are doing. The salsa bar was on point, good luck picking out a favorite. Their are a few tables inside and many counters with stools both inside and outside. I was only in Austin for 2 days and ate lunch here both days. You'll want to do the same. read more

Taqueria De Diez - Taco de compachano y taco de nopales, queso, arroz y frijoles. - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Hole in the wall taco spot in downtown. Lot of hype and a huge line on the weekends. The tacos are fine and the quesadilla is a little bit better. The atmosphere outperforms the taste and it's very hectic at peak hours. Got the carne and al pastor tacos and they're a solid 3/5. Quesadillas are a 4/5 and the go-to. Good luck finding a table to sit at! read more

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Best tacos in Ausitn. Speakeasy taco stand, great vibes inside. Fast service. All the meats are great.

These were such a good idea for a late night bite. Leaving a show downtown we decided to stop and grab tacos on the way home from here. There was a line but it moved quickly and our food was ready within 5-10 min of ordering. The customer service was great and I loved having the self serve salsa bar. Would definitely come back as the tacos tasted so good! read more

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This may be the best two tacos I've ever had. I almost walked past but i saw people lingering in the alley. read more

Taqueria De Diez - Adobada (Pastor) L Taco Assad R - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Some people call it the best street taco joint in the US. I'm not sure if they're right, but the tacos were damn good. I got a bunch to try, and the hardshell carne asada were my favorite with the quesadilla as a close second because both came with a sweet and smokey sauce. The place is also attached to a bar and is tucked away in an alley, which probably adds to its popularity. Overall, solid tacos but I didn't have to wait in a line. If I had, not sure if I would have liked it as much. read more

You can't go wrong here. We tried tacos, the volcan, pastor quesadilla and chips/guac. So good we came back the next day Fri our farewell meal. The service is efficient, and the food is fantastic if you like a good taco. If we come back to Austin, we'll definitely be back here for some tacos! read more

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Stumbled upon this hole in a wall taco place. It was a speakeasy. Bae outside but there's a door that led to the taco shop. Didn't have to wait long but they do get crowded especially late at night. We got here around 8:30pm. Food was delicious, freshly made and very affordable. We got the carne asada taco, pastor and chips and guac. Everything was on point. Small place so be prepared to wait if you want to sit. read more

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Vulcan Asada Taco was The Best! the crunch and cheese and salsa put it all together and it was great! Horchata was delicious. Regular taco was good. Location i was hard to find since it was in an alley. overall i would come here again read more

Taqueria De Diez - Vulcan Carne Asada Volcan - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Amazing divey vibes with great food! The staff behind the counter has such amazing energy with great food to match. It's in the center of downtown so sometimes there's a line but it's tucked away in an alley inside a bar. Great quick meal and a great pick me up lunch! read more

Taqueria De Diez - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I loved their Al pastor tacos they're so flavorful and the salsa is perfect!!! They got our orders out so fast too!! read more

Taqueria De Diez - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It's like a hidden speak easy. Found the bar in an alley but the tacos are through the door. Tough to find then it isn't. Tried pastor taco. Enjoyed they put pineapple on it and flavor was ok. The carne quesadilla was ok as well. Not like American style for sure. The volcan pork and beef was same. Not much different in the shells. Volcan was a little crunchy. Did all corn. Some are cooked with melted cheese some not. I didn't think anything was that special here but not bad either. read more

Taqueria De Diez - Pastor taco and carne quesadillas - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Taqueria De Diaz is a hole in wall place located in an alley in downtown Austin. The place can be very difficult to find but it's a worth it. We had to pass through dumpsters and side alleys to find this place. The tacos are fantastic, no frills no nonsense good food. The meat is very flavorful and they serve it with three salsas. I really enjoyed their pastor and chicken tacos and will be back again tomorrow before I leave town. The service is fast where you order at the counter and get a ticket and then you hand over the ticket to the focus in the kitchen. They have signs causing no ticket no taco so make sure you give them your ticket. They also serve great cocktails and have a full service bar.I can see how this place stands out as a late night spot for post drinking eating. read more

Taqueria De Diez - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

So yummy! Love that it's a speakeasy but for tacos. The pastor with the pineapple was my favorite.

Best tacos and quesadillas I've ever had in my life. Pork quesadilla had the perfect amount of cheese, meat, and toppings. Carne asada tacos were dressed perfectly and all food was made fresh and quickly. Service was nice and the speakeasy vibe is a fun added twist. Prices were very reasonable. I cannot recommend this place enough!!! Definitely stop by when in ATX. Overall: AMAZING, DELICIOUS, Mexican spot in Austin. read more

Taqueria De Diez - Carne Asada Taco (top) and Pork Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I like to go to speakeasies, but this is definitely the first time I've ever encountered a taqueria speakeasy. And to nobody's surprise it really hits at the end of a night of drinking. We came here on a Thursday night and there was still a line (albeit short) to enter the place, which spoke to its fame. I got a carne asada quesadilla and an al pastor taco, both of which were great. I don't think you can go wrong. I think what is so nice about the place is that once you order you get your food super quickly, which when you're kind of buzzed makes it taste even better. We also got a chips and salsa and definitely the salsa was spicy with a kick. Unfortunately I didn't try their drinks (got a beer at their bar section instead) so can't really speak to that. The seating can be a little limited but there's nothing wrong with takeout too. The traffic is super high and I think it's kind of amazing how even without a storefront you can achieve such great performance. Definitely a highlight of my trip to Austin. read more

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This place is hidden, almost like a reverse speak easy where there's a bar at first glance and then you go thru this door to find the restaurant and then..you're instantly teleported to Mexico City They do it right here.. the music.. the vibes.. the service.. and of course the tacos. read more

Seems almost unnecessary to rate a top 100 Yelp place to eat, but the designation got me in the door and wow. Standing at the counter watching them prepare is fun in itself. I got the pastor which was great because I got to watch him carve it right from the spit. And of course the food is some of the best in town. Not sure I understand why there's an attached bar but maybe their drinks are good enough to explain it. Have to come back more prepared for that next time. read more

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Excellent Taco and Burrito . Highly recommended. Located in the allie with a neon taco signs. Walk past the bar tender the kitchen is in the back. Always packed that means something..... Gooooooddd fooood read more

Taqueria De Diez - Taco and burrito - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tucked behind a bar door in an unassuming alley, Taqueria De Diez delivers that hidden-gem Austin energy. The ambience is incredible, laid-back but full of character. You order at the register, hand over your ticket, and within minutes, food appears fresh and hot. The carne asada tacos were my standout, perfectly seasoned, juicy, and as authentic as it gets. The pastor volcán was another hit with its rich, cheesy layers, though definitely on the heavier side. The pastor meat with pineapple was delicious on its own, but I'd stick with the regular taco next time for balance. The guacamole was fresh and flavorful, and I loved the diced roasted jalapeños at the sauce bar, such a perfect touch. Exactly what I hoped for in tacos while visiting Austin: quick, authentic, and unforgettable. read more

Taqueria De Diez - Carne Asada Tacos, Pastor Volcan, & Guacamole & Chips - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas