Stopped by Torchy's Tacos on South Lamar for lunch with the family. It was one of the few restaurants that was open on New Years Day. Torchy's is known for their "Damn Good Tacos". Their tacos are made with fresh ingredients and full of curated flavors. However, today I decided to order a torched bowl, the Moontower bowl. Choice of Fried Shrimp or Grilled Shrimp, I got the fried shrimp. Includes salad mix, diced mango, black bean and corn relish, sliced avocado, pickled onions and jalapenos, cotija cheese, poblano sauce, champagne vinaigrette. I cut the pickled onions and jalapeños due to spice level. Fresh, crisp greens that tasted vibrant and fragrant due to the fresh herbs. The portion size was generous, with so many fried shrimp, leaving me satisfied but not stuffed. My family ordered the chicken fajita tacos with marinated and grilled chicken, grilled onions and peppers, pico de gallo, mixed cheese with tomatillo salsa on a flour tortilla. The fresh avocado vegan taco with fresh avocados, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo, lettuce, mixed cheese with poblano sauce on a corn tortilla. They have a variety of beverages and normally have a mango beverage I love but this time was replaced with a variety of lemonades. I wasn't a fan of the lemonade so ended up getting a fountain soda. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the vibe of the place is lively without being chaotic. Definitely a great spot for a quick, flavorful lunch on a holiday. read more

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Do not recommend. Food F. Service c. Ambience B. The people that work here are not inspired. It's obvious. read more

I'm slowly making my way through every Torchys location in Austin lol. We took some friends who were visiting from out of town to this Torchys and everyone really enjoyed the food. The chips and queso was a hit and everyone agreed that the queso was quite unique and flavorful than others they had tried before. Our friends enjoyed their tacos, so glad we brought them here! One star off as the restaurant wasn't very clean and we had to wipe down the table ourselves, before sitting. read more

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Torchy's is always a great choice. Staff here are super friendly and helpful. I enjoyed that they get into the holiday spirit and decorate for Halloween. It feels like most places don't do that anymore, sad! Fake spiders, pumpkins, and skeletons, oh my! Now on to the food. I had their breakfast tacos today after church. Let me point out the genius construction. They make their scrambled eggs in a disc and put it closest to the tortilla. This helps keep toppings spillage to a minimum. Although you will still have some grease/sauce drips out the back of the tail end of the taco. read more

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I had a pretty frustrating experience at the Torchy's on South Lamar today. It wasn't particularly busy or anything. There was 3 other tables while I was there. With my order, I placed an order for churros. All our food came out, but no churros. I mentioned we were still waiting for churros. She said they were coming right now. We waited another 5-10 minutes and saw the same lady walk churros to another table. I let her know we were still waiting on our churros and she said they were coming right out. I went up to the front to explain that other table arrived and order well after us. We have been waiting on churros for while now. She said they were coming right out. We finished our tacos. Still no churros. I went up there again and asked about it. Another person said they were coming right out. That clearly wasn't true at all. It's like 3rd time I've heard that. It's now been 30 mins since I ordered. He said they trashed my ticket and gave my order to someone else by mistake. I knew that happened 15 mins ago when I said something. They weren't really apologetic about it at all just shrugged and said they were coming out and they could pack them up to go. I don't think they even really looked into my missing churros the first 2 times I said something. They just kept telling me they were coming - they really weren't at all. I did finally get the churros. read more

Consistent and reliable for quality tacos and queso. This location is no different. Too bad they removed the naughty santa from the secret menu. Service can be hit or miss but this has a cool vibe being on South Lamar to dine outside read more

I ordered the brushfire taco and got lovely service from Albany at the front Don't come to this area often but it's nice read more

I'm not sure how this chain does it, but as a HUGE Torchy's fan who has visited multiple locations, I've found that every spot is incredibly consistent with their flavors and quality. No matter which location I go to, the food is always the same flavors and level of quality. My go-to items are the Trailer Park Tacos and Baja Shrimp Tacos. Their kids' menu items and queso are also delicious. My husband loves the Migas Tacos and the Grilled Shrimp Taco. This location had great service and a decent ambiance. read more

8:05 and the door still isn't open. Annoying especially since it's says 7:50 on the maps and I drove here from the congress location that does not open till 9. Why do you bother selling breakfast burritos for those of us who actually have freaking jobs that start at 9 o'clock? read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

I order this place maybe 3 times a week while I'm in the last phase of pregnancy, it's all I want to eat. It's amazing quality & taste I used to work for torchys for 4 years when I was younger & will always love it. Hoping this raises awareness with whatever staff is on the clock today bc I don't believe this is a reflection of torchys at all. Accidents do happen I understand. It's been great but all it takes is one hair in the queso to get me to write this. I'm really writing it so the manager can go tell the runners/expo to put their hair up or see who made the queso or poured it for a door dash order on march 6, 12:30pm. I pulled it from the chip I dipped and placed it on the bag. Hair has its bulb. Which is a sign it was plucked from the follicle. I hope that's not the case! I am a long haired blonde so it's not mine... read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Torchy's has gone downhill. Friendly service, but taco size is small and sad now, not good value at $5 a taco. Used to be tacos were stuffed with toppings, now my tacos were just small pieces of meat and barely any toppings. Street corn still tasty, habanero salsa still fire, but can't justify $20 for this small amount of food. Bummed, go up the street next time to el rancho where you can have a full dinner for a few bucks more. Next time I'll take my own advice. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Street Corn - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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When it's good it's good. When they forget extra paid for parts of a taco and you find out 15 minutes later it's trash. This has happened 3x in the past 2 months. Check your tacos by opening them before you leave Lao don't tip before you get your food. I've now over tipped no less than those 3 times tip is for service above baseline. My meals were below baseline. read more

Put in a large order for pick-up on the app for a business meeting. $160 worth of breakfast tacos. It was ready right on time! Despite the "picky eater" variations on the order it was perfect - with each taco labeled! Torchy's was the only thing no one bitched about at the meeting - that alone is worth 5 stars. read more

Longtime fan and taco aficionado (I'm old, OK) I love "makin' it trashy" at Torchy's and I recommend their splendid tacos whenever conveniently available. read more

Torchys holds a special place in my heart. Easily the best queso I have ever had and if you haven't been here you must try it. Tacos are a bit pricey but they are large and will fill you up. Certainly more of an American fusion taco style place so not your street taco style restaurant. That said, some really delicious tacos like the brushfire, crossroads and baja shrimp. Salsas are really good here and complement each taco very well. Service is typically fast and sitting inside is nice as it has ambient lighting and nice wood tables. Very clean and modern look. Love Torchys! read more

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Torchys didn't disappoint! Brushfire all gone Crossroads I ate later. The chips and queso had right amount of flavor and the Marrgarita was refreshingly delicious! Great friendly and professional staff. Wait was not long. Friendly patrons. My order was to go I would not have had a problem eating in. read more

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The WORST of the WORST!! Baja Shrimp taco was fried to death dry shrimp. Monthly Taco was god-knows-what w/crispy chicken, blue cheese, cranberries, bacon: DISGUSTING!! No no never again. The Devil is definitely in these lousy tacos!! read more

Casual vibe and great food. Arrived around 7pm on a Wednesday and it was pretty empty inside. Ordered at the counter and the food came out quick. The brisket taco was amazing (flavorful and tender) and the fried avocado taco was good and similar to the ones I've had in California. The chips at the beginning and churros at the end really stole the show and completed the meal. Highly recommended and will definitely be coming here again! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yet another once awesome restaurant for the trash heap of poorly managed, dimishishing food quality, worthless conglomerate food outlets. Disgusting food, small portions, and useless kiosk ordering process. Never again. read more

I got the fried avocado and spicy queso. Both were tasty, torchy's is my favorite Texas taco chain! Our food came out so quickly after ordering, which was nice. We sat outside on the patio and it's definitely a casual dining location, but love to pop in for a bite when I visit! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Fried Avocado - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Bad service and cold freaking food. When I arrived, I explained I had a online order and gave my name and was told to wait. 7 minutes later, with no customers in the place ordering it waiting to order, I asked how much longer since it should have been ready. The same person asked for my name again then pointed to a shelf. After getting home I notice the bag is cold, given I was there a little after my pick up time I wasn't going to fault them. However, my 2 tacos bacon egg potato and cheese tacos were not made fresh. Had to be cold from the start if the cheese did not melt. Although I should be getting a refund this shouldn't have happened. I don't plan to return to this location again read more

Torchy's Tacos - Breakfast Taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is just so delicious, the branding is great, the service is quick, and the vibe is fantastic. I got the broski bowl. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ordered the Baja shrimp and Fried avocado tacos, both were cold and did not taste freshly made and the tortillas were hard and cold. Not pleased. Although I enjoyed the chips and queso and the staff was friendly. read more

Usually, I really enjoy Torchy's- but this one was not great! The Democrat Taco was exceptionally greasy and overall not very good. The Trailer Park Taco was good and as it advertised, but not special at all (reminded me of a Breakfast Crunch wrap at McDonald's. Other than that, the street corn, and beef burrito were quite good. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

You know the food is good when your still thinking about it several days later. I was visiting from another state and someone recommended Torchys. I was a little skeptical because I thought it was just another Mexican fast food chain, but Torchy's is most definitely not that. They have a big selection of tacos including fish and vegetarian. The tacos were huge and I couldn't even finish my second one. I had a salmon taco and a deep fried avocado taco and both were amazing! I would also recommend the chips and queso- delicious! Everything was so good and I'm definitely going back for another visit before I leave. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was hesitant to trust a chain with a good taco, but I was not disappointed. Contactless menu through QR code. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Clean, welcoming indoors environment: a rarity for a chain restaurant. For $5 and 355 calories, the crossroads taco is your best option on the menu. The brisket was delicious and surprisingly not too oily. That jalapeño really gives it a hot kick that helps your blood circulation. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Indoor seating - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Quiet location, got food super fast. Staff was great! We sat on the patio outside and ordered 3 trailer park trashys, chicken fajita, beef fajita, street corn, and chips & Guac. Also got a margarita. Guac was great! Super fresh! Tacos were huge - definitely get your money's worth. I would pass on the street corn next time. For the whole spread it was only about $42. Pros: food, quantity, service, speed Cons: none read more

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We stopped by before heading into ACL, it was nice I originally thought it was a Texas only thing since some locals we spoke to kept raving about it. The horchata was really good and the food was good as well. The tortilla was a bit dry I had the Baja shrimp, I wish they had a bit more sauce since it gets lost in the tortilla. The carnitas were also dry I definitely recommend the carne asada it was flavorful and had a good tortilla to meat ratio. read more

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Had a chance to visit torchys today. I had come here years ago and remember loving the tacos here. I even ended up picking some up before heading to the airport the last time I came even! This time around I wanted to drop by to try the taco I enjoyed the most last time. Trailer park - always get it trashy. I used to love this one as crispy chicken and queso can never go wrong but this time the chicken coating here was so salty. As someone who likes things somewhat salty this was was too much and not enjoyable unfortunately. Sad that the experience wasn't as enjoyable as last time but liked that I was able to try it again. When I came the first time I also tried the Democrat but that taco wasn't too flavorful for me. Overall this is a popular Texas staple - but not sure if I'd go back! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Trailer park trashy - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

I come here for the queso. easily the best queso ive ever had in my life. I get the spicy hillbilly queso, which adds chili peppers and ground beef. it's truly incredible. I also recommend their airstream salad, which is super healthy (but not as tasty as the queso) to balance out the calorie bomb effect of the queso. read more

I love their food!! We ordered queso, guacamole and chips; all were excellent. Then we ordered fried avocado tacos with shredded cheese and lettuce/Democrat tacos with crunchy brisket. Yum! They have a good variety of drinks. Their food is fresh and served quickly. read more

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Torchy's is a solid choice for a fast food taco. This is not Mexican, it is very much TexMex, and fast TexMex at that. But if you understand the difference, then you'll know what to expect. If you are looking for the best tacos in town, this is not the spot. If you are looking for a quick, casual spot to get TexMex tacos, this is a great option. Torchy's is on my way home from work so sometimes if I don't want to cook, I'll stop here. It's pretty cheap and usually quick. This time I got 2 trailer park tacos with no green chilis and no pico de gallo. It's a chicken strip taco with lettuce and cheese and comes with poblano sauce on the side. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Trailer Park tacos (2) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Torchy's is currently #3 on my list of one hundred and forty taco locations. [AustinTacoMojo.com] Some disagree but I stand firm with a #3 ranking for Torchy's. The tacos are huge, the eggs are fluffy and the cheese, gooey. The Migas Taco is my favorite followed very closely by the Fried Avocado Taco. Try the Jack of Clubs from the Secret Menu and every time you go, be sure to remind them that you want to get the Dirty Sanchez to make a return appearance on the menu! The staff is quirky and sweet. The taco experiences are consistently exceptional and their Pablano Ranch Salsa is completely addictive. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Jack of Clubs (from their Secret Menu) - fried egg, potatoes, black beans, crisp corn tortilla strips, grated cheddar jack cheese - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

BEWARE!! On 5/7 the employee at the register stole my credit card and proceeded to make multiple charges at local businesses, including a pawn shop. I do not recommend you visit this location as I recently saw another post about the same thing happening to another customer. Beware! Obviously the employees are not trustworthy. read more

Oh my goodness this is one of those Austin places that did so well back in the day when they were a trailer only to now go downhill after establishing their brick and mortar. Had a very subpar experience here and with all the taco competition around I can't say they'll win me back anytime soon. It's sad because Torchy's used to be one of my favorite go-to places for great quality tacos and fresh ingredients, but not anymore. The theme here is now smaller portions, lower quality ingredients, and everything is just too damn salty. I got the Baja Shrimp - used to be a favorite of mine - but the shrimp was just way too salty. We also got the Blackened Tuna Taco - it as well was very, very salty. And we finished it all off with a Fried Avocado Taco - which used to be a staple here but ended up being a big letdown. I got 3 pieces of fried salty avocado - which should be the highlight of the taco - but it was overpowered by the refried beans - which was also way too salty. It was so disappointing I actually didn't finish it. Other than the over saltiness I noticed the cheese and lettuce quality has suffered. It's dry and dehydrated, lacked moisture, it's very salty, and you don't get as much anymore (which may be a good thing) and it just doesn't taste fresh like it used to - it tastes like it comes out of a plastic bag. Both corn and flour tortillas were dried out and flavorless.....but hey - at least they weren't too salty. The meal was so salty (how salty was it?) that I literally had to fill up my small water cup after every 2-3 bites because my mouth puckered up and dried out. I've been going to Torchy's since the early 2000's, I remember getting a really nice sized taco with melted cheese and fresh ingredients that was always seasoned right and it tasted quality good. People who have supported them since the beginning can tell the difference - it's just not that good anymore. The quality and integrity of their product has unfortunately deteriorated. In the words of Ordell Robbie (from Jackie Brown): "WTF happened to you, man? Your ass used to be beautiful........" read more

Placed a large order for 26 tacos plus a nice tip 1 day ahead of time for take out. When I showed up at the time , they had not even started the tacos !! NO ONE seemed apologetic at all .. like it was as not big deal ... $150 order and no cared ..::. Will not use this location again read more

Love Torchy's for an easy breakfast or lunch. Service is always quick and this location is very convenient to pop in and out of. But let's get to the food! The tacos are always fresh, visually appealing, have great flavor profiles, and most importantly, BIG. 2 is enough to keep me stuffed well into the late afternoon. There is a wide selection of tacos to choose from and I'm looking forward to trying more. On this particular visit, I tried the Cougar (this month's special with brisket, corn, bbq sauce) and my fave, the Migas. My mouth is watering as I write this review, which says it all. read more

Wrong order and I didn't figure it out until I got home. I don't have much else to say read more

Only giving this a bad review because EVERY time I order a taco that comes with pico it NEVER comes with the pico. Like this ingredient is listed on many items but specifically the trailer park and like man. I just want all the ingredients that are supposed to come with my order. Normally I love this place and their food, but this has been a problem for the last 15 plus orders, I usually just end up buying my own pico from H‑E‑B because I know when I order here, it's just not coming. Also what the heck is this? (see photo) read more

Torchy's Tacos - No pico or even lettuce and the smallest portion of chicken. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

I could write a novella about how wonderful Torchy's Fried avocado tacos are. They're delicious, massive, and always make me happy. But unfortunately their delights couldn't elevate this locations rating. The young lady that took my order was very soft spoken and it was hard to understand her. She was rushing through the ordering process to the point where the lady in front of me wasn't able to complete her order. I received my order and it was missing some of the items I had ordered. It was corrected but I had to get back into a long line to ask for my items. I escorted my young niece into the women's restroom and was appalled at the mess. If she didn't absolutely need to go right at that moment I would have hesitated to let her use the bathroom. The soap dispenser was ripped off the wall and resting atop the mountain of trash. The soap refill was above the paper towel dispenser. The bathroom stall had a long sheet of toilet paper covering the large gap in the door. We quickly left the restroom and I used the sanitizer out of my purse to clean her hands until we got home. I love the food at Torchy's Tacos but I'm not sure this is the location we will return to. read more

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