(05/06) I have given very few places a 1 star review and I am honestly very hesitant to do so for here because I don't want to hurt their establishment, however, I need to be completely entirely honest. My partner and I ordered our enchiladas verde as we continue to try and find the best enchiladas in Austin, and unlike any other place here, their beans had PORK in them. Nowhere on the menu did it state their beans had meat and not once did the waiter mention that as we were ordering, and as someone with a pork restriction due to religious reasons, this was extremely extremely disappointing. My partner also stated that separate from the pork, the beans tasted "rancid"... Their queso also tasted like microwaved kraft cheese slices which didn't help their case at all. ALSO, just the 1 plate of enchiladas and the queso came out to ~$25 which is absolutely ridiculous! I was truly so excited to finally try this place after 4 years of being a student at UT as I pass by it all the time while going on I-35, but I'm disappointed to say that my experience did not meet my expectations and that I would never come back. read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Enchiladas verde and Queso - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wasn't for me. Cheese was burnt, felt like it was made in the styrofoam container and microwaved to melt the cheese. Chips seemed off. read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Nachos with beef fajita. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Esta bien. Buena comida, los platos son bastante buenos y grandes Buenos precios, no son exagerados de hecho son muy accesibles. Buen servicio, estan atentos a las mesas. Buen lugar, es tranquilo. read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was great and tasty. Service was spot on. Breakfast items were great. Chilaquiles and breakfast burrito were excellent.

It's a hole in the wall restaurant, where you go with the expectation that it'll be a bit grungy. The chips and salsa were good and spicy, but the mains were a bit subpar. We enjoyed the rice and beans but the meat missed the mark. My beef was quite tough and I actually ordered a beef fajita plate, but there were no grilled bell peppers or onions. The tortillas are not homemade, but the flour ones were okay. It's an average place and service was okay, but they mainly spoke Spanish. I don't think it'll be back here. read more

Taquerias Arandinas - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

RR location is way better Fried my flautas way too long Soggy mound of wet lettuce on my plate No cheese on them either Service was ok Ambiance? Dirty old buildings I'll just go back to RR location read more

Was in Austin for ACL, this was the perfecttttt post full day of drinking meal. very authentic vibe inside. Go here you won't regret it.

Great late nite find next to the Embassy Suites Central. The inside needs a bit of a remodel or facelift, but this was take-out, so no worries there. I did get there a few minutes before closong time and the personnel was very accomodating in serving my vegertarian request. The Cali burrito was well served and did not dissapoint! read more

I don't know for how long this location has been here, the inside or the overall look needs to be updated but the staff was really nice and helpful. The food all I have to say is authentic Mexican if you're looking for a very, very crunchy tripe/tripas taco or Gordita or any presentation, this is place to go. read more

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The food was good! It's perfect for the price and they prepare it very well. One of those hole in the wall restaurants

I ordered lunch from here yesterday. Very good and it was still hot. They only drawback was the delivery guy did not speak english. He could not communicate where he was with my order so I had to trek through the State Garage to find him. lol read more

Food was amazing I would definitely return it's authentic Mexican food and the service was great read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Chili con queso chicken floutas Rice and refried beans with a side of lettuce tomato sour cream and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is Amazing it's been around for years the waitress are super friendly the food is amazing and I'm loving the new updates makes it look very modern . read more

I got a little early to my hotel and I was starving so they couldn't check me in and they sent me to the nearest restaurant which was this taqueria of course. I wasn't real sure because I'm Mexican and I live in Mexico and I usually don't like to eat Mexican out of Mexico but this was a good place it reminded me to the Taqueria's in Mexico. The service was a little bad for me, maybe because I was so hungry but I got there I got my drink and then they took around 30 minutes to bring me just 2 tacos I think that's a lot of time for two tacos. They had chips and salsa for free and it was delicious that wad really cool. The tacos were just bad I didn't like them it was dry the eggs were very oily and the tortilla wasn't the best the rice and beans were just "meh" I actually feel really sorry for all the people that were there but most of them work for it so I guess that this is a more Mexican food they've had pictures it takes wasn't good I just ate it because I was so hungry but I wouldn't recommend this place. I saw lot of people eating Menudo and it looked really good maybe that was the dish of the day I mean after all it was a Sunday: I wasn't in the mood of a boiling soup, but the tacos were really disappointing I expected more of this place because it looked real Mexican too bad read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Egg and potato taco / egg and bacon taco Both in flour tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wonderful hole in the wall! They give you 2 different salsas and one is extremely hot (and I went there with 3 latinos) I like spicy but just be prepared! The tortas were awesome, I had the torta de hamon, I want to go back and get the Hawaiian torta! I also tried the lingua tacos and they were very good as well. I'm waffling between 3.5 and 4 stars just because the service was slow, but the food was great! read more

Amazing. If you're from the valley, this will feel like home. Or, if you appreciate authentic Mexican food, you'll love this place. Server spoke only Spanish. Good thing I took IB Spanish in high school, or else I would've just pointed the whole time. Migas. Amazing. 10/10. Cheesy. Delicious. Ugh, so good. Chips and pico and salsa. Also good. Spicy and flavorful. Carne asada and the taco plate. Also good. Carne asada CAME W CACTUS. It's like kimchi for your taco. Sour, but not too sour and adds a pop of flavor that compliments the dish well. The flan is ok. They were out of tres leches, but I'm sure that is good too. Idk what other reviewers are talking about w the water??? It tastes fine to me lol no weird aftertaste or anything. When we walked in for dinner, it was empty. An hour in and barely any seats are left. This place is pretty hidden, and maybe that's why there are only 32 reviews. But yeah, def try this place! It's not fancy or anything, and it's what you'd expect a hole in the wall place to be like. Delicious, authentic, and feels like home (if you're from the valley or similar place). read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Migas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This was fantastic. Chilaquiles with chicken and eggs $12.99. HUGE PORTIONS everything had great flavor and nothing was too salty. Salsa verde was limey, salsa roja was fire! Definitely coming back read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Chilaquiles with chicken and 2 eggs 12.99 - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food here is just great, good tacos, and varied menu that goes beyond the average Tex-Mex, they have tacos, tortas, quesadillas, caldos, and horchata!Definitely feels authentic and everyone speaks Spanish, it's like going home without traveling. I can see some people being turned off by the vibe of the place, but if you are seeking a good authentic Mexican place, you should give this one a try. read more

Ummm I called in my order the last definitely took the correct order because she repeated it back to me . I pick up the order and I had a large horchata , I tried it before I left and it was actually good so I asked to purchase a small one the young lady gave it to me on the house she was so sweet .. NOW get home excited to eat because I've been craving a burrito since forever and I'm very particular about my burritos I ordered the California burrito however I asked for no avocado and no lettuce and I wanted to add cheese... why did my burrito have avocado in it !!!? No cheese barely any sour cream ... ate half threw the rest away . I salon order a kids enchilada for my kido when I placed the order the lady said I can add meat with no extra charge so I said chicken ... why was the enchilada just cheese yeah this place is a NO for me i didn't even take pictures because it was a hot mess read more

Food was way too spicy. If you're a restaurant that is going to serve food with spicy ingredients, keep in consideration of people who can't eat spicy. I couldn't enjoy my food. read more

I love this place!!! I've been in Austin since 1979 and I've eaten my share of Mexican food from the fancy and expensive (Fonda San Miguel) to the hole in the wall, to fast food, and everything in between....AND THIS IS MY FAVORITE hole in the wall! Let me count the ways! 1. Deliciousness on fleek -- the three salsas they bring are sublime. One is the freshest pico ever, I couid eat a bowl. The second is a smooth green avocado something that's creamy and hot -- addicting. The third is a hot red sauce. All with warm chips -- so yumtastic. Oh! And the food -- super fresh and all delicious. 2. Price -- WHAT?! I get beef fajita tacos that are served on warm tortillas with lime and lettuce and tomato that are soul satisfying and cost $2.20 each 3. Service -- you walk in, sit anywhere, and BOOM! You've got chips and salsa in a second and then they take great care of you. I've been known to eat lunch here three times a week. Almost embarrassing. This place is a GEM. read more

Amazing little place! The food is delicious and the service very friendly and fast. We are staying in a hotel next door and this is our third time here in two days. We love it!! read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Fish taco plate - huge and yummy!! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Food i had wasn't really seasoned that well and it was a little burnt. They asked what kind of two meats i would like and i only received one. The service was ok and i just wish it was music playing read more

Really good Mexican food. A bit proxy for Mexican food, but understandable for the authenticity.

Good Food, friendly service, with generously portioned meal. Will visit again on my next stay.

Great place for authentic, Mexican food. As someone who never says "no" to tacos, I can say they have amazing breakfast and regular tacos (al pastor, and barbacoa are my personal favorites). Also a huge fan of their nachos and tamales. Boyfriend loves the enchiladas. Friendly staff. Nothing to complain about other than the fact that living nearby, and ordering from them frequently has caused me to put on a few pounds. read more

Moving to Austin after spending two decades in Southern California still has me wishing for Mexican fare that tastes like it did back there. All this local Tex-Mex is OK, it's just not the same and I have a hard time quantifying the difference. One thing I do know is that the tastes were bolder all around back on the coast than anything I've found hereabouts. The food I miss the most are the succulent, rather large Machaca burritos that were a staple for me back in the day. Shredded beef, onions, peppers, scrambled egg and spices - seems simple enough, yes? I have searched all over the ATX area looking for this dish and when I discovered that Taquerias Arandinas offered something called 'Machado' in a breakfast taco or plate I made it a point to check it out ASAP. Short answer - it was OK but it didn't taste like the SoCal Machaca that I crave. The folks inside were all friendly, there was a nice mix of folks enjoying their meals and what looked like some margaritas served in stemmed fish bowls...Yowsa! Chips and two tasty salsas were served gratis, the chips were commercial and the salsas had a nice kick to them. The Machacado plate arrived in short order, looking good with a decent portion of the main course surrounded by tastier than usual refried beans and rice and some warm corn tortillas, all for $6.99 - a very fair price these days. However the machacado tasted little like the machaca I was used to, it was a bit of a disappointment but only because I had expectations - setting those aside the dish was fine but I personally wished for more. During my meal a couple of Tejano musicians played the heck out of their button Hohner accordion and a guitar that had seen better days. They sang well too, performing a couple of songs in Spanish like they'd been doing them for years. I enjoyed them, it was a nice and unexpected touch. The service was prompt, the folks were friendly, the food was fine (for what it was) and the cost was reasonable. I will continue my search for the tasty machaca from my past but I suspect I may not find what I'm looking for here in Tex-Mex land. That says more about me than it says about the restaurant so don't be afraid to give this local chain a try. read more

The food is amazing. The service is terrible. After our waiter and then waitress not coming to check on the table for a very long time I raised my hand and Barbra who was eating there and not currently working came to ask what we needed. She then brought us drinks. She is a complete angel for working when her coworkers should have been and she was off work. read more

The tacos were pretty well cooked and the torta was good. Menu would be helpful if there were more English but that's fine. Interior could improve as well but the experience here was worth it. read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Until I moved, this was my neighborhood taqueria. I referred to it affectionately as "Taco Hut" since it's housed in a former Pizza Hut building (also previously known as India Hut, since there was an Indian restaurant before the taqueria). I can't vouch for anything but their breakfast tacos and salsa, but those are delicious. You can grab them to go, or dine in. The servers don't always speak English fluently, but that's not really a problem for me, I can order tacos in Spanish. I was pleasantly surprised during one of Austin's nastier ice storms to find that they were open, and I was able to walk over there and get a late breakfast, since work was closed. Definitely a treat. read more

This place straight-up RULEZZZ. When it's morning and we're hungry and/or hungover, it can not be beat for delicious cheesy migas and spicy red chilaquiles. Their salsa fresca is perfect. Literally perfect, fresh as hell and chunky like it should be. And their almost-too-red (What is in it??? I don't care.) michelada is one of my favorites in town. But, whoa! Lest ye think it's only good for breakfast, try these other non-breakfast things: Crispy beef tacos - unusual in that they use honest-to-god picadillo in these with peas and potato chunks in it. The meat is kinda-sorta-super greasy but man, it's good. Cheese enchiladas - cheesy as fuck, awesome chile sauce Chicken flautas - okay, actually these can be a little dry inside, but they are also almost a foot long so if you like comically large food, this is for you! Plus, dip em in guacamole and ain't nothin' dry. ANNNDDD to make everything that much better, all the waitstaff are SUPER nice and friendly and cute, too. ANNDDD sometimes on weekends there's mariachis that come in which is kind of horrible at first if you're real hungover but also kind of fun and eventually your ears get accustomed to it and they also only stay for like 3 songs. If you're looking for any ambience besides "decorated by Goodwill" then you might want to look elsewhere. Personally I care not for such fancies as long as the food and service are good and this place gets 5 stars from me on both! read more

I won't ever come back to this location again I called over the phone to try to place the order I was able to get part of the order then the girl on the no just said no English and hung the phone up I call back again she said no English right now sorry and hung up I drove up to the restaurant to try to place an order the same girl who was on the phone was the one at the front counter she said oh minimal English then gave me a menu and walked away she comes back I asked for the manager she said oh no baby the manager won't be here until tomorrow now it's funny how she doesn't speak any English but she's comprehend what I'm saying and is speaking in English to me they need to have the option to order online because the people they have answering the phone are making them lose money read more

Cheap eats and open late. Too bad the food is just mediocre. With a goal of expanding my taqueria burrito repetoire, I stopped in at this location the other night to give it the once over. The menu is pretty similar to other area taqueria - tacos, tortas, burritos, combo-plates, sopas, and some specialties. First up - the salsa test: regular salsa (rojas) was good enough to keep eating, but I wouldn't come in special for it. The roasted salsa tasted a bit funny (like not right) and was avoided the rest of the meal. Next - Entrees: I opted for the chicken burrito ($3). My dining companion tried the beef fajita nachos ($6.50). The burrito was decent - perhaps a bit larger than some other places - and included the usual beans, leatuce, tomato and a touch of avocado. Unfortunately I encountered 3-4 small bones in the chicken so I had to eat/chew carefully. Not ideal. The chicken was just ok, but not too flavorful. Tha nachos were pretty standard fare - big plate with chips, cheese, meat, guac, sour cream, and jalapenos. The beef fajita meat was ok - but a tad chewy. Conclusions - reasonable cheap-priced taqueria food. Just not exciting enough (for me) to merit a second visit. read more

Good Tex-Mex food with early and late hours in an area that has more bad than good choices for fast food/cheap eats. Great choice for breakfast or a late night supper. They need a taller sign, you can't see it from the highway, you have to know it's there, but I was stuck in a nearby cheap motel saving money, so I drove by, drove in, and liked it enough to return a couple of times. Stick with the tacos or burritos, it's what they do. read more

I love this place because it reminds me of home. The prices are so cheap, and the food is awesome. The tortillas are home-made (none of that store-bought paper tasting crap). They have bomb horchata too. You get complimentary chips and salsa like any other Mexican restaurant. I prefer the pico de gallo one. I always have to contain myself from filling up on chips and salsa before my food arrives. I have had their chicken fajitas, quesadillas, and tortas. It is all good. The waitresses are always friendly. Keep in mind that most of them have very limited English. read more

I was extremely impressed with this place, even though I expected the food to be average. We ordered 5 tacos (lengua, pastor and carne asada) and they were all AMAZING and very filling for the cheap price. The waitresses were polite & helpful and the salsa wasn't the regular soupy tomato sauce. Would definitely come back in a heart beat for this authentic food! read more

Taquerias Arandinas - AMAZING TACOS & HUARACHES - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This quickly became my favorite place to eat in my neighborhood. The tacos and burritos are so cheap I just couldn't justify eating fast food anymore. The barbacoa, lengua, and al pastor is fantastic. My other favorite dish is the Chile Relleno with a Horchata. Cheap food & a wonderful kitchen staff. Sometimes they have homemade flan. read more

Stupid me, I confused this place for Taqueria Arandas, and yes, there is a difference. I didn't realize it until my bff pointed it out when we drove by recently. It was mid-day and the lunch crowd had made their way out. The boyfriend ordered the taco plate and I had the chicken mole. I was surprised to see mole on the menu, it's always been tough to find a mexican joint that serves this. Tacos were pretty average according to him. The mole was chocolate based and after about five or six bites it became more sweet than savory. It was dessert chicken. You can't beat the prices here though. I think our bill was about $18 with tip. read more

Okay, so I feel a little apprehensive about rating this as a three star because, for what it is, it's perfect. This is a typical taqueria restaurant that serves really good Mexican food inexpensively. When entering, the smell of hot corn oil was hanging in the air and eventually on me. I had to change my clothes before a meeting so I didn't offend anybody. The waitresses were both very nice. As is par for most taquerias and pupuserias, telenovelas (Spanish language soap operas) were on the television. They brought out chips and two types of salsa...a red and a green. For my main dish I had a bean burrito with a side of beans and Mexican rice, which had green beans, carrots, and peppers. To drink, I had melon (cantaloupe juice). I tried to explain in Spanish that I was vegetarian and the waitress suggested the chicken salad, so, judging by the other vegetarians' reviews, I'd say this place is not going to adapt to the trends of America's health-conscious. If that's not a concern for you, this place's food is extremely tasty. My burrito came with beans, rice, salad and guacamole inside of it...the plate all together was around $5 and the drink was about $1.50. Again, it's a great place so long as you accept it for what it is. The tofu burrito will not likely find its way onto this menu. read more

I had the beef (picadillo) enchiladas with verde sauce. The sauce was spicy, as promised - yum! I would say that the food was workable but not recommendable. The beans had very little "sabor" and the rice was yellow and boring. The beef filling had little bits of carrot and pea (I think) and was nothing to write home about. The service was pleasant enough (be prepared to communicate in broken Spanish if you "no hablo"). One thing I can say - the price is right. A good sized enchilada place for six bones plus change is not bad. read more