great service, we asked for more chips and they blessed us with a massive trey full of them! Great tacos too, 5 stars.

great customer service and even better food, tacos and queso were great and waiter were all super nice

Fab tacos, something for everyone!! Possibly my favourite Torchys branch in Austin with the cute patio outside! The place is clean and has tall ceilings with a really nice open vibe. Service was quick and kind too. They now have mocktails and "bowls" so their menu is more than just tacos, which is nice! Ps - the little demon/devil mascot is quite the turn off can't be putting off to people who don't find that cute? ‍ read more

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

Torchys is an Austin staple and gives if TexMex and Cali had a love child. I think there are lots of flavorful options and unique taco pairings but for $5-$7 dollars per taco can be on the pricier side in a city where Mexican fare is pretty common. For out of towners, this offers some different options to try. read more

The worst pickup order I've ever had. Everything tasted off. The Mr. Orange taco was drenched in pico de gallo, as if no one bothered to strain it before adding it to the taco. I opened it within two minutes of pickup, so it hadn't been sitting there or anything like that. It tasted awful and made me almost gag. The fried avocado was bland. Barely any batter was left on the avocado, and I had to double-check to make sure I wasn't given the fresh avocado taco instead. But no, it was the right order--just terribly done this time. The worst part? The queso that I used to be able to recognize anywhere. It tasted like cashew queso (not real cheese) instead of the queso I should have been tasting. The texture was also very off, so how it was prepared really seemed questionable. All went straight to trash as I couldn't recognize what I was eating anymore. What happened, Torchy's?! Have you become overrated, or do the kitchen staff you hired not care? read more

Torchy's Tacos is a Texas staple known for consistently delivering sizable, delicious tacos. We greatly enjoyed the March special scallywag taco which paired a generous serving of fried coconut shrimp and bacon with peach habanero jam. The breakfast tacos are also tasteful and a great value. This location features a bar, ample seating, self-service kiosks, and quick service. We'll definitely be back to try another assortment of tacos! read more

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

I lived in Austin for 15 years and now live in LA, but every time I'm back, Torchy's is a must. Their queso is hands-down one of the best in Austin -- I can't get enough of it! And the Brushfire taco is my go-to; it's just so good. Unfortunately, it was served cold on this trip, which was a bit disappointing (one star taken off) but honestly, I still can't visit Austin without stopping by Torchy's. It's a classic for a reason! read more

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Well appointed with a full bar, large outdoor seating area. It's always clean and has a great, friendly staff...not to mention great portions (of super tasty tacos). All that makes this a fave place to stop and grab a bite when I'm in Mueller! read more

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

Yuck. Wow. I had the crummiest $6 Taco ever, the table was sticky, and not only did the food taste mediocre, but it looked so slapped together and didn't have any salsa or integrity. torchies has gone way downhill read more

Torchy's a pretty reliable texas staple What I ate: - Chorizo, egg and cheese brekkie taco: Pretty tasty taco. I got this on flour, so it was like a 6 bite taco instead of a 3 bite taco. - The democrat: Beef barbacoa. Again, very tasty, but nothing to write home about - Green chili queso: Cheese goodness, perfect app to share with the table - Bloody mary was nice and zesty, perfect way to pair with my tacos Pros: - Huge overwhelming taco list, tacos in each of the various proteins you would want. They even had vegetarian and vegan options. - Flour tortillas were really very good. I was pleasantly surprised considering this is a chain - Full bar - Pretty good fast casual spot - Clean bathrooms Cons: - This is a chain. Don't expect some super authentic tacos on the list. Be prepared to see some wild unorthodox tacos and flavors like bbq sauce. Would I come again? Sure read more

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Always a welcoming environment at Torchys...friendly service, clean tables and some killer tacos! One breakfast Burrito with brisket instead of chorizo for myself...BEC for the GD and a CEC for the wife...And They Both forgot about the camera eating first as they were 3 bites in by the time my burrito was unveiled...Anyway...burrito was large to say the least and loaded with goodness...I'm assuming theirs were great as well as they finished before me. read more

I generally have a really good experience visiting Torchy's 51st. My favorite meal is the fried avocado taco with a side of green chile queso. Around $13 overall. Ive tried the rice...and the street corn. Wish I had not. It's...not for me. The ONLY thing I wish they would do is load the "to-go" tacos like the do the "dine-in" read more

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I went to Torchy's Tacos for some takeout. I got a green chile pork taco and a republican taco. I also got chips and guacamole Service was fine. The chips were good. The guacamole was chunky and fresh. I really liked the republican taco. The bbq sauce, brisket, corn, cilantro, and chipotle sauce meshed well. The green salsa on the side was also delicious. The green chile taco was a bit too salty but I still enjoyed it. Overall, I had a good experience here and I would visit again. read more

Overall, great spot for various tacos and chill dining area indoor or outdoor. It was good and fast service with plenty of spots to sit and lounge around. read more

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

The Mueller location: While the ingredients are good, and it's fun to sit on the patio, the tortillas that hold the ingredients always come out cold or room temperature at best. I have been 5 times, and asked them to reheat the tortilla 3 of those times, so back to the kitchen my tacos went. The third and fourth time when I ordered I asked that the tortillas be hot, and I got a dismissive response that basically said, our tortillas are always hot. They came out cold. The fifth time, I stuck with queso and a margarita. I love the ingredients but not the kitchen or unkind remarks from cashiers. So what could be improved? Attitude and kitchen taco assembler. I emailed headquarters after the 3rd visit with same issue and got no response. read more

This is an order at the counter and then they bring you your food place. The tacos were phenomenal! I got the fried avacado and Republican, both of which I recommend. They did come out cold, but the flavors were there. The sangria swirl was delicious. read more

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Easy self ordering, we waited maybe 15 mins for our food. Although it was pretty crowded we didn't have problems finding a table. The taco were super tasty! Restaurant was lively and fun. read more

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Great food and always friendly service. I love stopping in for lunch whenever I'm in town!

My boyfriend and I didn't feel like cooking lunch, so we decided to check out Torchy's. This is an Austin staple, but we've never made time to check out any of the locations for some reason. We were pleasantly surprised! First, Torchy's has an extensive menu with many tasty options. Breakfast tacos, 'heavier' lunch tacos, etc. and tons of classics like chips and salsa or chips and guacamole. Second, there's plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors. There were only two of us, but there were plenty of groups, too. This place is good for a quick, very casual bite to eat. It's certainly nothing out of this world, but it does the job! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tacos and Chips & Salsa - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

I guess I'm not coming here anymore. You put in these computers so we have to do our own orders and then you'll ask for a 25% tip. If I wanted fast food I would go to Taco Bell. To let me stand there and not even interact with me???? F this!!! I can go buy my own taco ingredients and make my own breakfast for a fraction of the price. Removing the human that takes my order just lost you a loyal long time customer. read more

Alas, Torchy's, you have not improved since you sold your corporate soul to private equity. As was the case last time we Yelped, we've actually been here a couple times since our last 2018 review, but felt compelled to write an update after trying it again this past weekend. It's so sad what's happened here! The place even just *looks* like she's been through the wringer. We will say that our two favorite aspects of Torchy's--the margs and the queso--are still extraordinarily good. However, we did not love seeing our drinks just sitting at the bar for several minutes until one of us decided to just go and grab them herself. The taco situation can only be compared to the fall of Rome. Like, What the actual F is happening? We ordered two tacos: the trailer park (make it trashy) and the fried avocado and both looked depressingly unappetizing when they arrived at the table. First of all, the trailer park has definitely been reduced in size: it was one lonely strip with some unmelted grated cheese on top and a bit of queso and that was actually it. It used to be good, but not anymore! And the fried avocado looked as depressing and was legitimately bland. No flavor! Our daughter's steak taco was another grated cheese-tossed on situation, and didn't they used to double up tortillas so the whole thing wouldn't crumble? Don't they care about how far they have fallen from the pantheon of Austin tacos?? Oh. The side of street corn is still good. We're vacillated between giving this place three stars again or two because it really is more 2.5 stars right now. But what they do well is still really awesome, so we're rounding up for no other reason than pure nostalgia. Maybe it'll improve one day, maybe not. read more

The tacos have changed. No more real potatoes or bacon you get frozen mashed hashbrowns and fat bacon bits. So disappointing, Torchys used to be a solid place..bring back the real tacos! read more

Torchy's Tacos - "Bacon" egg and cheese - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is gas station grade food. Eggs were runny, the ingredients weren't mixed together. Just a giant glob of half melted, slimy cheese in the middle. Better tortillas at basically any other restaurant in town. I don't know how this place gets return customers. I hadn't tried it in a while and hoped they had improved. Save your money and hit the gas station across the street for similar quality at lower prices Is this food? Yes. Is it edible? Barely read more

The chips and queso is my favorite here! Gets busy sometimes but staff is super nice and quick! The wrangler taco is my go to!

This is our regular Torchy's and tbh I've never had a bad experience at this location! Always generous with taco fillings. I usually get a trashy trailer park and a brisket taco with poblano ranch (that sauce is addicting I would drink it if they gave me more!). I always forget to do my rewards when I'm there and they don't do the best at reminding me lol but I think that's more of an error from corporate. They should consider switching to asking for loyalty phone number upon payment. I selfishly want more rewards. Tried something new today and got the airstream salad with chicken. I was so so impressed! It was huge and they were so generous with toppings and protein! The dressing (champagne vinaigrette I believe) seemed like a strange choice but ended up pairing very nicely with everything. It was beautiful too! This will def be my new go-to order. read more

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

Torchy's has to be one of my most favorite taco place in Austin, the combination of flavors is just mind-blowing. Leaves me happy dancing all the time, literally. I will name some of the must try here: tipsy chick, jerk chicken, brushfire, breakfast tacos, Mr. Orange, fried avocado.....too nice!! And I recently tried their street corn, OMG!! The perfect side dish, I swear...did not take photos this time (or any other time I eat their tacos because I am just too excited to wait for anything haha) but will update the review with photos soon....oh, on that note, the tacos look too pretty as well! You just cannot NOT like them. read more

Visited this Torchy's location which is across from the Mueller HEB. One thing I appreciate about this location is that there seems to always be parking, and there is plenty of space to eat inside. There is also a nice outdoor patio area, which I am sure will be a great place to visit when the weather gets cooler! My typical go to meal at Torchy's is the Trailer Park and the Wrangler. I like that at this location, they typically don't skimp on the contents inside. The hillbilly queso is also solid, although I will say getting chips from this location is either a hit or miss. Either the chips will be INSANELY salty or they will be stale. Today we got the latter option. If you plan to go, I personally love the haberno sauce to pair with my tacos. It has a nice kick and the flavors balance out really well. Overall...4/5 stars! read more

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

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Amazing recommendation mason! The tailgater is awesome. Thank you For kind and amazing customer service ! read more

My mom got the moontower grilled shrimp bowl it wasn't satisfactory and the shrimp was small and couldn't qualify to be called grilled at all. The quality wasn't good at all and they did not give alot of shrimp at all it wasn't grilled or seasoned good and it looked like it shouldn't be eaten at all. DON'T call something grilled if it isn't quality or qualifying to be grilled it wasn't pleasant to look at at all .Calling something grilled that isn't is just wrong .The shrimp was so little and it looked frozen and cheap like a big bag you buy in the frozen section. DO better on quality if you won't eat it don't serve it one star is being generous 0% stars should be an option. Quality is part of good costumer service If it dose not look like something you would eat do not serve it or pass go . read more

It's the brisket and queso for me sir. I have had better over time and these tacos was ok. The food was a little dry this time so I added queso to everything but my drank. read more

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Took these tacos togo! Service was nice and fast. The togo tacos I feel are never as great or as big is you eat them there. The chicken taco was just covered in cold cheese - it used to be melted. The shrimp baja was not bad. read more

After coming to Torchys Tacos the first time I visited Austin I loved it so much I knew I had to come back to Torchys Tacos the next time I came back. It only took 2+ years but it finally happened. This location is within a plaza and there is a large parking lot which is better than some other Torchys Tacos locations in the Austin area. When you walk in you go to the right for dine-in and if you're doing pickup you can go to the left. I ordered the trailer park trashy, baja shrimp, and midnight cowboy which was their taco of the month. For the trailer park taco, getting them "trashy" means replacing the lettuce with queso which I highly recommend you do. The shrimp in the baja shrimp was so lightly coated and crispy. The sauces for the trailer park and baja shrimp went really well with their respective tacos. For the midnight cowboy, I thought it was just okay; I think it was because after eating the fried chicken in the trailer park and the shrimp in the baja shrimp, the texture of the ground beef was not as enjoyable. The taco itself was spicy though which I liked and the unique thing is it's a crisp corn tortilla within a flour tortilla. I still liked the other two tacos more but this one was okay. They also have a bar area with TVs so you can spend some time there eating tacos and watching some sports. I said this the last time I went to Torchys Tacos and I'll say it again: I need one of these closer to me! read more

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We did show up 30 minutes before closing BUT... I had a plastic piece in my taco, my boyfriend never got his churros and didn't realize until they were closed, and my friend ordered a margarita on the rocks but it came frozen. It was okay for a quick cheaper bite but I would never recommend any of my friends to try it, especially not as this location. read more

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

Torchy's has a full bar and sells alcohol now?! Was visiting a friend and we stopped at Torchy's for a bite to eat. It's been a few years since I've eaten at Torchy's so I was surprised when I saw drink specials on the menu at this location and walked around the checkout and saw a full bar. Drink wasn't a heavy pour, but was still tasty. And it was the perfect complement to gnoshing on chips and queso. Staff was friendly as always, and tacos on point. Only thing missing was the little brownies I used to get that had different flavors, but I barely missed them after a couple drinks. read more

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I've been coming to this location since it opened, loved it. Then pandemic happened. Then it has just not been the same. Ordered their special, ancho shrimp taco, an egg and chorizo, and a small queso. As always, the queso is consistently yummy. But the chorizo was more like bacon bits (not their usual sausage) and inedible. The shrimp taco was just nasty, the shrimp were slimy and not fresh. I spit it out and threw it in the trash. read more

If you want a loaded taco check out Torchy's! I can eat a lot of tacos but maybe 2 are enough as they load up the fillings ! I will say that some of the tacos we got were on the salty side so be warned! I got the trailer park (good), democrat (very salty), tipsy chick (very salty) and the beef fajita (ok). The price isn't bad either... I just thought the food was overly seasoned imo. They have a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. The selection of tacos are excellent as well as there is something for everyone. For those that like spice they have a sauce but personally didn't think it was that spicy . read more

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

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This chain is over hyped and overpriced. Every damned taco tastes the same. Over salted, over seasoned and sprinkled with strong cotija cheese. If I were blindfolded, I wouldn't be able to tell you if I were eating pork, beef, chicken or fish. Sucks that my thirteen year old loves them so much. read more

Wanted to try the couple of vegetarian options here: the Fried Avocado taco and the Mofaux taco. The refried beans in each taco didn't really help bring out the flavor and the fried avocado itself was underwhelming, although the Impossible beef in the Mofaux was good. This location had a nice interior and an okay wait time to get our food. read more

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Amazing food, service was great and love the whole vibe of the restaurant, love this place would come again.

First time sitting down at Torchy's and would def recommend/return. We ordered the half order of hillbilly queso since she was a first timer (def shoulda ordered the full) and she loved it. We also had the grande burrito..she had chicken and I had beef..very tasty. Normally I'm not a burrito person (I'm huge on textures) but thought why not. The burritos were good def top 5. We also had the churros..also very tasty..they had the perfect amount of crunch and cinnamon sugar on the outer and the center was oooey goodness. Service was good. I originally planned to have a margarita but ended up getting a fountain drink but we say a few feet from the bar and witnessed the margarita mix being made and I should've gone for it..I was able to smell the liquor so I know those margaritas weren't for the weak. read more

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