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    The Vegan Nom

    4.4 (655 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Food Trucks, Tacos
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    buffalo birdie
    Donna L.

    Quick question -- how the heck do they do it? This is outrageously good mexican food, nevermind the fact that it's vegan (a huge plus for me). I got the Buffalo Birdie to go and it was still life altering. And I'm a latina TX transplant from southern california!! I'm really hard to please!!

    Andrew W.

    The Vegan Nom is a great casual taco spot on the east side and a solid win for anyone looking for late-night vegan eats in Austin. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere has that classic Austin food truck charm--laid-back, colorful, and a little funky in a good way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great place to grab food with friends or enjoy a quick bite outdoors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered all five of their signature tacos to try a little bit of everything, and the standout for us was definitely the vegan fish taco. The texture was surprisingly close to real fish and the flavor was perfectly seasoned with a nice balance of tang and crunch. The sauces they use really bring everything together, especially their creamy jalapeño sauce--highly recommend adding it to whatever you order! One more thing I appreciate: they're open until 10 PM, which makes it a lifesaver for late eaters who still want something flavorful and plant-based.

    Steve C.

    Being in Austin, Texas, it's a challenge not to eat meat every day, and I was looking for something vegetarian. Vegan Nom was recommended to me. I went later on a Saturday, it's in a food truck spot (there are so many) along Caesar Chavez Street in East Austin. There's a lot to choose from on the menu. I tried the Chilaquilas Roja, Korean BBQ taco, Del Ray fish taco, and Grilled Avocado Reale with a can of Rambler. Everything was delish. Pretty reasonably priced, too. The chef busily made everything. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Picnic tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Edward G.

    Vegan Nom is the anchor spot at this little food truck park, and it's easy to see why. The menu has a ton of options, not just 4 or 5 like so many places now, so there's something for everyone. Even non-vegans like me can feel overwhelmed with so many good choices. I had two breakfast tacos, which were super filling (and gone way too fast). The salsas are self serve and are excellent. Great spot with a decent parking lot plus street parking, and they even have Rambler sparkling water on hand.

    Sarah P.

    I ordered 5 different kinds of tacos! They all were very appetizing to look at, and I was so excited to try them. I am very sad to say that I was disappointed with the flavors of most of them. Really liked the fish taco-very refreshing and not too salty. I think my least favorite was kbbq- it just didn't taste like kbbq seasoning at all. And some other taco meats were too mushy for my liking. Maybe I need to try different items than taco next time and see! [[HIGHLIGHT]]But I liked the overall vibe and the fact that they were all vegan![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Grilled Avocado Reale... overloaded with flavor and fillings!
    Christopher B.

    Tucked away in another food truck park in East Austin, this spot specializes in vegan dishes. I came on a Monday night and only two trucks were open, but this was exactly what I was looking for. I ordered the Super Fresco and the Grilled Avocado Reale. The texture and flavor of the super fresco would surprise any meathead and delight anyone steering clear of meat. But the star of the show was the Avocado Reale. Both tacos were stuffed and appropriately wrapped with double corn tortillas. The ingredients were falling out, and so good that I had to scoop them up. The flavors of the Avocado Reale really popped, the mushrooms, onions, and queso were [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating, picnic tables all over the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great art everywhere you turn.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This was my first dinner in Austin, and I will definitely be back!

    Karla D.

    This is one of my favorite food trucks in my area. I am not vegan but I love it all the same! I love the Super Fresco taco so much. That vegan beef is the real deal! It's perfectly cooked and seasoned, and if I didn't already know I was eating vegan, I would have thought it was "real" meat. It's a double-decker packed with the ingredients. Pico, lettuce, tomato, etc. When I head over I try to get there as soon as they open up because they are POPULAR. Lines can get lengthy at times. Worth the wait though I prefer not to, lol.

    Kristen N.

    Super fast and big portion size! I got the Buffalo Birdie Burrito and it was very flavorful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great casual spot to hit a lot of vegan restaurants, although I wish they had heaters.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Del Rey Fish Taco Buffalo Chicken Taco
    Shailey K.

    Delicious tacos for not just vegans but everyone! We've been here 3x already within two months. We bring all our visitors and everyone has loved it! They also have 3 different freshly made salsas, all flavorful and tasty. I highly recommend the Del Rey fish and buffalo chicken taco

    Big Brunch Burrito
    El H.

    I've been coming in for five years as of this month, and I LOVE the vegan breakfast burrito.

    Nueva Onda Taco and Mi Ranchito
    Autumn M.

    Finally made it here! They have a ton of options and I decided to go the breakfast route. The Nueva Onda, with its sweet potato hash browns, scrambled tofu, and avocado was chefs kiss topped with the verde jalapeno sauce. And the Mi Ranchito was somehow even more delicious with country breakfast sausage, potato, black bean, queso blanco, and guacamole in Ranchito sauce. Of course I had to also top it with a hot sauce. The chipotle was equally as tasty and fiery as the jalapeño. Next time l'm grabbing a bucket of each! Super fast service too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although I took my tacos to go, there were a lot of picnic tables if you want to hang out and eat at the food truck park.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    chilaquiles roja, Hella Vegan Quesadilla, Gracias Madre Taco
    Rakshak R.

    i couldn't say enough good things about this place. service is relatively fast, the food is exceptional, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the location is a nice vegan food truck park[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. i HIGHLY recommended the chilaquiles roja taco- probably the best taco i've ever had. i've taken non vegans here and they loved the chilaquiles roja taco as well. They have hot sauce that you can serve yourself, and Their chipotle sauce is insane. the hella quesadilla was very good too, so definitely check this place out if able.

    KBBQ Taco 3am Taco
    Garrett S.

    Always enjoy the trying out a new taco or burrito each time we go. Never been let down and the service is always friendly.

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    Taqueria De Diez

    Taqueria De Diez

    4.7
    (556 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    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.

    Still incredible. The proteins are constantly coming fresh off the grill, crispy and resplendent…read morewith browning and char. These flavors make it all the way into every bite, carried by a guacamole sauce that'll coat your tongue. Everyone I saw there left their plates empty. If you go - and you'll feel more alive if you do - make sure to accept the works. The onions and cilantro greatly balance each bite, while the salsa and guacamole are necessary and fundamental to tying the flavors together.. Despite their popularity, service remains lightning fast. The reluctantly bilingual cooks practically seize your order ticket to guide you through the process. This is my second taco journey to Austin and I haven't found better.

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    Carne Asada hitting the grill
    Carne Asada hitting the grill
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    Adobada (Pastor) Volcan and Carne Asada Taco
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    Velvet Taco

    Velvet Taco

    4.5
    (816 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Perfect spot for late-night tacos!…read more The best part is that they have great vegetarian options, including both paneer and tofu tacos, and both are absolutely delicious. It's not always easy to find flavorful vegetarian tacos, so this place was a pleasant surprise. I loved it so much that I ended up visiting twice during my two-day trip to Austin. If you're in the city, this place is definitely worth checking out!

    Needed a quick bite and walked two blocks from my hotel straight into downtown Austin's busy…read moreCongress Avenue stretch, right at the corner of 6th Street in the middle of the Warehouse District energy. Sixth Street's neon and noise are basically next door, the Capitol sits up the hill, and the whole area is packed with people, bars, and that classic Austin mix of polished downtown hustle and late-night chaos. Velvet Taco is pure counter-service: you walk right up, order at the register, and then grab a seat. There's plenty of seating, so even with a couple of kids in tow it was no problem finding a spot. The place leans hard into what can only be called white-people tacos--soft, sad flour tortillas that taste like they came straight out of a grocery-store package, loaded with every wild creation the kitchen can invent. Global mashups, brunch hybrids, burger impostors, the works. No one is pretending these are the real deal. I went for the chicken-and-waffles taco, which was actually built on a thin, real waffle instead of a tortilla. Surprisingly good--crispy, a little sweet, chicken holding its own. The burger taco tasted exactly like a cheeseburger that had wandered into a tortilla and decided to stay. We also tried the shrimp taco (fine), one daughter got the kids' chicken taco (perfectly kid-level), and the other ordered the chicken tikka (spicy, saucy, and very much in the "why is this on a tortilla?" category). Everything was okay. Comparable to Torchy's in that same creative-American-taco lane. If you're looking for a true Mexican taco, stay far away. But if you just want to play around with some decent flavors on a cheap flour store-bought tortilla while sitting in the middle of downtown Austin, this is your spot. Not my favorite. Glad I tried it. Won't be back.

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    OneTaco

    4.3
    (154 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $

    After a few drinks at Cockfight Bar around the corner, we stopped by for a late-night bite before…read morecalling it a night--and I'm so glad we did. These are honestly some of the best tacos I've had in Austin! The pastor was cooked perfectly: flavorful, slightly crispy around the edges, and packed with plenty of meat, all wrapped in a delicious handmade tortilla. Every bite was so good that I immediately wanted more. I also ordered a quesadilla, which was perfectly cheesy and just the right size to satisfy without feeling too heavy. Honestly, if I had more room, I would have ordered enough tacos to last me the whole next day! I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Austin. This spot is a must-try for anyone craving amazing tacos.

    The branding in here is almost enough to make it worth the trip. I loved the mask stenciled into…read morethe double doors, the playful color palette, and the Coke bottle cap stools they're hiding by one of the counters. I dropped in at 7:30a on a Friday, and watched a steady stream of people come in for takeout. All our food came quickly. Apparent regulars got a friendly recognition by the front of house when they got to the front of the line. I had a Migas and a Taco Jefe. The fill ratio was correct: I was able to hold it closed without really squeezing, and better, nothing was soggy to weaken the very lightly warmed tortilla. But I wanted a higher salt level in the eggs and steak, and some crisp on both proteins would've improved texture balance. It's pretty solid. I think my mom would give it a 5. But for me, it's a solid 4.

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    Veracruz All Natural

    Veracruz All Natural

    4.1
    (590 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    OMG where do I start? My plans started horribly today, and I didn't even plan on eating here today,…read morebut the food here at Veracruz All Natural completely turned my day around. I had only stopped by this Food Truck (area) to try Desnudo Coffee, and spotted this business. I had heard some good things about Veracruz, but I was planning lunch elsewhere. Well, that other spot was CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS! Seeing my situation, I saw it as opportunity to try the options at Veracruz --- including the famous from Food Network, migas taco. I ordered 4 tacos: the migas, migas poblano, shrimp macha (!!), and the Dona Reyna tacos. All of these specific tacos were priced between $6 and $6.75 per taco, not bad in Austin, and not bad considering the quality of said tacos. As you can see from my order, I opted on the more "novel" choices and they did not disappoint; that said, I do HIGHLY recommend the two variations of the migas taco and the shrimp macha taco. Oh, the shrimp macha was so FIRE, the flavors were bold and smoky with a kiss of heat. The migas tacos were FULLY LOADED, and the scramble with the tortilla chips were flavorul. TIP: They will ask corn or flour --- do flour. Everything is handmade, but those corn tortillas fall apart with all the sauce. Flour = durable and flavorful. I had plans, but the Universe had other plans for me that were superior. Try Veracruz All Natural --- and if your limited on $$$, you can snag 3 EXCEPTIONAL LOADED TACOS for about $20, that you will not find anywhere else!

    The Austin heat was breathing down my neck like a dragon as I walked a place recommended by a…read morecoworker. I walked into this unassuming restaurant and perused the menu, which felt like Mexican tarot cards. Pictures. Titles. Small description. It all looked basic. But simple food made with fresh ingredients and seasoned well has won Michelin stars. Unfortunately, I don't foresee them receiving one. The al pastor taco was tasty. The steak taco had too much fat in it. If I was strictly bashing this review on the food. I'd give it a three. It's not worth the price. Now, the service seemed to be decent until I didn't put a tip on my takeout order. Things seemed to go south. When my name was called, I grabbed the small paper bag and paused. No guacamole. If I hadn't have looked, I could've walked a really long wasteful before noticing. Maybe long enough to not go back. The last behind the counter, said okay I'll get it. It felt like a chore. I said thank you and made the long walk fighting the heat of the dragon's breath once again. The story does not stop there, I thought 3 tacos, a drink, and guacamole couldn't honestly cost $43. The guilt of spending that kind of money on such little food that was also just average, screamed in my conscience. Well, that was because the woman also had not given me my tres leches, which was going to be for my wife. I took the long walk back, stood at the counter for what felt like 10 minutes,and again it felt like a chore to get me what I paid for. No sorry. I would suggest taking a little longer walk to Taqueria de Diez

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    Interior part of the hotel
    Interior part of the hotel
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    Migas tacos
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    Pueblo Viejo

    Pueblo Viejo

    4.4
    (671 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $

    Tucked away in a building across from Popeye's, this charming little restaurant doesn't have a wide…read morevariety to choose from--but what they offer is pretty special and definitely worth a visit. I ordered 2 steak tacos and horchata, both very delicious. The horchata is milky and sweet but not crazy sweet, and topped off with cinnamon. The steak tacos came out pretty hot, fresh from the grill. I got them on corn tortillas and I'm glad I did: idk if they make them in house but somebody in some house is making these because they definitely aren't store bought, and if they are I want to know where! I tried the orange habanero and creamy serrano salsas. The habanero was spicy off the bat, while the serrano had more of a lingering burn. Both paired well with the steak. They have a little bar, too, though I did not imbibe this time. Seems like they have a decent selection of agave spirits, and even Campari behind the bar (iykyk). Give them a shot, and thank the ladies in the kitchen.

    I personally don't eat breakfast tacos usually, but the breakfast tacos here are delicious. Out on…read morea whim, happen to drive by and saw this place. Decided to come in and the cashier greeted us and was really nice and patient because of questions with the menu. The Taco Bueno is what I had ordered and requested no potato. Sat down and after a few seconds, chips & salsa was delivered. Then after a few minutes, the food came. Quick service for sure and the food, AMAZING. Anyone reading this, try this place out and if u like it, come back! Cuz we are for sure =D

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    Dining Pueblo Viejo ~ Riverside
    Dining Pueblo Viejo ~ Riverside
    Steak Burrito
    Steak Burrito
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