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    Taqueria Morelos

    4.4 (112 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 4:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    TAQUERIA MORELOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Huevos Rancheros
    George A.

    I like "dives". Little off the beaten path hole in the wall restaurants. Taqueria Morelos was awesome! At first, I was one of two tables. By the time I was done, the place was getting packed, and I can see why. I had the huevos rancheros, with an extra egg, over easy. Pork chop, which was extra. Plate came with beans and, what I like to call, "my grandma's cut"style potatoes. Not the puffy dice ones. I'm talking about the thin sliced triangular shaped potatoes that all Mexican families' grandmas would make on Saturday and Sunday mornings. You know what I'm talking about. The ranchero sauce was absolutely delicious. Seasoned right and even had chunks of peppers in it. Can't say enough about this plate. Service was great, always checking on me. Very attentive staff and working together when it got busy. This is definitely a go to in my book!!

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    Josephine E.

    Amazing little taqueria off the highway! Service was amazing. They have the nicest staff! Everyone was super friendly, patient, and always checking on us. We ordered the breakfast tacos and they really hit the spot! Very good! We tried the chorizo, potato, & egg, and the bacon, potato, & egg. Both were super good! And it comes with red and green salsa. Prices are very reasonable. Inside seating was cozy, and they also serve coffee. I'm not a morning person, but this place makes me want to be. Loved having breakfast here at 6am. We were the first ones in the parking lot and by 6:40, the parking area was full. I ordered 3 tacos, but 2 was plenty for me. Saving the 3rd for later. My bf ordered 4 and ate 3. Each breakfast taco was twice the size of a mini food truck taco and was plenty of food for us! Definitely recommend this place!

    Gnet A.

    This is a little gem that we have been meaning to try every time we took that small road and would see this small red house. We finally got up and went for breakfast. Glad we gave it a try because the food is homemade goodness! The staff is very friendly and give great suggestions. When you walk in you can seat yourself and they will come to your table and they will take your order. When you are done and have your bill you can take it to the front counter and pay on your way out. You don't wait much time considering your getting freshly made food along with the tortillas. I had the barbacoa & egg breakfast plate. Hubby had the chorimigas breakfast plate & a spicy chicharon taco. He loved all the food and said the spicy taco flavor and spice level was on point and excellent. This is our new go to for breakfast and brunch. They do close early so check the hours before you show up. They have a bathroom available as well. They have parking. The place isn't a looker but I go there for their yummy homemade meals and its been a while since we found good food with reasonable prices, so the esthetics is not a factor. I highly recommend this place and we will be back for more!

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    Dee F.

    This is my favorite place to get tacos in Austin! The little shack it's located in looks very unassuming, but the tacos they make here are so good. I got the beef fajita tacos, and they are amazing, especially if you add the lime and the salsa they give you. Can't wait to come back!

    Chorimigas with added sausage!
    Roy R.

    This is usually where I came to munch out after my VA appointments up the street. I now live close by and enjoy hitting them up more often. I love this little spot for breakfast and carne guisada tacos. It's a small spot with a few clustered tables, but the food makes up for what the ambience is lacking. I've enjoyed everything I've gotten from here and recently tried a picadillo taco that was super tasty as well. They are only open till 4pm, so make sure you hit them up early.

    Mild salsa
    Ava P.

    Had to order seconds! This small but hardy place is a "must try' for food. Within minutes from Austin Bergstrom International Airport, it provided the perfect lunch for our arrival into Austin. My beloved ordered the steak taco. I ordered the steak, potato, cheese. Both were so nice we ordered them twice. The salsa was authentic, so naturally delish. Our server was patient with us overall it was an excellent experience. Like Arnold said in the movie, "we'll be back."

    Chicharron Taco
    Larry E.

    OMG! I love the soft and spicy Chicharron Plate here! Absolutely the best I have had in Austin. The salad on the plate had chopped, fresh jalapenos to also help bring up the heat. The rice and beans were both quite good. The Lady had a burrito made up with Al Pastor and then substituted some guacamole instead of rice or beans. It was a monster! The chips, fresh fried, hot, dripping grease and not the heat lamp air cooked chips that are not worth my time. These chips rock, and are served with an excellent salsa. Feed Me Seymour! This is a real hole in the wall with only a few tables, bathrooms that are not too good, (I've seen worse), Mama and family cooking, with more customers than they can handle. It is like a border joint from the early 60's with also heavy influence from Mexico City. Note the small street tacos that are offered. Open at 4AM, they are perfect for the workers in the area and the nearby construction crews. This can result in a zillion tacos order being called in for someone to take to the work crews on location. Thus, when you see them frantically working, you may experience a slowdown in service, but it is worth the wait. These are some of the friendliest people you will meet. A hard working family churning out some good eats. A little knowledge of spanish is helpful, but not necessary. Lunch rush? It is packed. I am not deducting any stars as to the lack of ambiance, not squeaky clean, etc. Reason; I am a fan of the food, not the bathrooms. I come for the food. I wish to try a few more items before stating emphatically that this is my favorite Mexican joint. I must continue testing with utmost care and frequency! Let's see, Mole on Wednesday with dark meat chicken, a fantastic sounding Menudo on Saturday, Torta, Gordita, laws... the Carne Guisada, help me! HELP ME! I will be back mucho!

    Lazar V.

    Authentic Mexican food located off of a busy highway. If you're looking for fresh, authentic, Mexican food then this is the place for you to check out. A lot of the locals eat here but they all make you feel at home. The staff is really nice and the food comes out fast and fresh. This is a must try if you're in Austin.

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    Food is amazing! Service feels like family and friends! Ambiance is just amazing as well!

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    Very authentic experience. The food is great and so it's the service. The ambience can be improve.

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    Great Mexican food and some of the best salsa I've had as well. Prices are fair and the tacos are really good. Try the enchiladas

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    Food was authentic and fresh. Got it to go but front desk was polite and timely. Old time ambiance setting.

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