An absolute staple to go here when visiting Austin. Plenty of seating and very clean restaurant. I was really happy to see the entire secret menu was things I was craving. The taco of the month Scallywag was SO good! I really enjoy fish tacos so this shrimp one hit the spot. I also got the Matador which was reccommended by a friend. A bit heavy so careful not to get two, and add the Diablo sauce for a plesant kick. A local also gave me a true bevvy hack; mixing horchata and rootbeer! Wow, what a sweet treat. Love Torchys and really happy with the service. Chain or not, its a simply must go to! read more

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I really liked their churros - I want to say it was 1-2$ per churro, and they're crispy on the outside and super warm on the inside. Comes with caramel dip sauce Tacos were okay, nothing too out of the ordinary. Nachos was good. In general, there's nothing too much to commentate on and everything is as expected. Tacos are ~2-4 dollars each read more

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

Took a trip to Austin and was told to go to Torchy's Tacos if I had a chance. It's such a good easy stop if you're hungry and out and about. They have a bunch of options from tacos with every topping known to man, or just a basic taco. The Democrat Taco was the favorite of the table and I had to fight to keep my own taco! While you're here, you must get some chips and guac, their chips are perfectly salted!! Not sure if we were starving, but this place was so good...and for a good price! Instagram: @Madeline's Dines read more

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It's okay. I was told to get the rice bowl as it's "the best rice bowl I've ever had". Not to memorable and I think there are better ones in the market. Nice staff and clean resturant! read more

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Twas a decent taco spot, didn't blow me out of the water. Ingredients tasted much less fresh than other tacos we had. Good variety on the menu and indoor outdoor seating!- read more

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Tacos World famous Queso dip Vegetarian options available Parking available Amex accepted Restrooms inside AC indoors No reservations Fresh made churros read more

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Haven't been to Torchy's in forever! And, it's been years since we've been to this location. This happens to be my most favorite location, by the way. My friends, this is a love letter to Torchy's: Oh, Torchy's. Will you ever know how you have my heart, my soul, and my tummy?!? Yes, yes you will because I promise not to be away for so long ever again. How I've longed for the Democrat. The most delicious taco on the menu. The green chile queso & chips melt my heart like none other. The new bowl, The Broski is a love story in itself. The blend of lime rice, corn, beans, fried chicken chunks, and more are enough to make my heart go pitter-patter. I appreciate the cleanliness of the restaurant and the fast and friendly service. I promise to never forsake you again. read more

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I tried the taco of the month (tailgater) on a food tour It was a decent size portion, and pretty good The chicken and sauces were good- I didn't like the blue cheese crumbles but that's my fault for not reading what was in the taco description Like the indoor vibe, lots of locations but decent foodhere read more

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I ate there once to try it. I mean, Obama went there! Keep Austin Weird! I've had it a few more times (once because of a gift card and another time they catered a work event). This is the kind of establishment that would get absolutely skewered on SNL or The Simpsons. Why would I pay $6 for a subpar taco that isn't really even IG worthy when we have Cuantos Tacos? They're Michelin rated. Look, I'm not above Taco Bell, and in fact for price and quality that may also be better than here. I will never understand how Torchy's Tacos stays in business with their bland food. Literally almost any other taco in the city is better. read more

Torchy's Tacos had been recommended to me by a friend and I was happy to say it did not disappoint. We tried the salsa with the tomatillo sauce which was excellent with a nice roasted flavor. Tacos were fresh, filling and delicious with complex flavors. Service is no frills - order at the kiosk, and pick up your food but staff was constantly cleaning given how busy it was. Definitely recommend when visiting Austin. read more

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My first time at a Torchy's tacos. The restaurant was clean. The queso with the avocado mixed in was LIFE! The bartender was friendly and attentive to everyone, even if not ordering an alcohol beverage. I ordered a bowl to eat. It was okay. Not sure if I would get it again. But I would try something different read more

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Yummy visit to Torchy's Tacos! We visited here 7 years ago when we first came to Austin for vacation and remembered Torchy's. It's now super close to where we live and we went for lunch on our move in day! I got a shrimp taco and a big salad that was so good! It had fresh herbs, pistachios, and a delicious dressing. Once I saw they had options other than a standard side salad, I decided to order it. My shrimp taco was a little spicy and delicious. We both loved the queso! Since we signed up for their rewards program on the app, the queso and chips were free! I had a topo chico and we sat inside since it was so hot out. Free parking lot in the back! Womens bathroom was not clean during a weekday lunch though. Quick and friendly service. Easy fast casual lunch - we will be back especially for the queso! read more

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Such a fun stop if in Austin The portions are very big for the value and the taste to match Had no idea how large the tacos would be and ended up having plenty of leftovers Most noticeable highlight is the quality of the chicken - so good, wasn't expecting that! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this taco chain. I took a mural tour during my trip to Austin and my tour guide, Caleb, recommended checking this place out. Service was quick and the place was super casual- with a ton of high top seating. Great place is to grab a quick bite to eat. I had the Trailer park and tipsy chick tacos featuring a bacon bourbon marmalade glaze. Both were delicious, especially the bacon taco. I never thought a taco could be sweet. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Trailer park and tipsy chick tacos featuring a bacon bourbon marmalade glaze - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ain't as cool as it was, when they were just a food truck - but their tacos are out of this world. Living in Europe now, I sure miss my almost daily dose (obviously not just Torchy's). Try the Trailer Park Trashy or the hidden from menu, secret Matador. A lunch or dinner will set you back around $20 a person but it sure is like a little vacation. Damn Good. read more

AMBIANCE: There's a parking lot behind the restaurant. The workers were friendly. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Food came out pretty quick. FOOD: My favorite taco was the Baja shrimp! The Republican was also quite tasty. Democrat was good but I definitely preferred the others. The churros were good but honestly seemed a bit overcooked. Good tacos overall but overpriced at around $6 each. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Republican Democrat Baja shrimp - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was recommended Torchy's by one of my co-workers. I also saw Torchy's on a list for top places for to try for queso. I was also told they have good tacos. At the location we went to, you order as you come in at the register and then they give you a buzzer that you lay on a mat on your table. The staff was nice. And our food came out pretty quickly. We ordered queso and some tacos. We got a green chile pork and Baja shrimp taco. Everything was delicious! I would definitely come back. read more

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Despite being a chain, torchys is a must when I come to town. Decent prices, good drinks, really good variety of tacos. Only taking one star bcs they close in the middle of sports games. Stay open! We want to finish the game. read more

I for one embrace Torchy's unabashed creativity and style. Their food is over the top, flavorful, and fun. I have always enjoyed the atmosphere in their restaurants, and their service has always been fast and friendly This visit was no exception! Got the Republican (BBQ Brisket), Mr. Orange (Salmon), and the chips/trio. Spice was great, heat was there, and presentation was ugly delicious. Happy to have these around town. read more

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5 STARS Torchy's Tacos is a staple when you visit Texas. I first discovered Torchy's over 10 years ago when I used to go to Austin for work, and every time I visited, I made sure to visit this location to have my favorite tacos and queso. The tacos run about $5-6 each, but these are humongous portions, and I normally order max 2, sometimes 3 if I am super hungry. I recommend ordering off of Torchy's "secret menu". Ask for it when you get to the front counter. Here's what I recommend ordering off the secret menu: * Matador taco - this one has chopped brisket, frilled jalapenos, pickled onions, served with tomatillo over a crispy corn torille inside a flour tortilla. I always get this taco every time I visit. It's my absolute fave. Get it. * Trailer Park Hillbilly Style - this one isn't for everybody because a lot of people don't think fried chicken belongs in a taco. But you should try it regardless - there is chorizo, chopped bacon, green chilies, and poblano ranch served over this one. It's delicious. From the regular menu, the fried avocado taco and the queso are also must-orders. They put a little chorizo with the green chile queso and it's so addicting. Come hungry and enjoy these uniquely designed yet delicious tacos from Torchy's! read more

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A local fast food chain that I had to try. They have excellent queso that is delicious with chips. The tacos are very good I really liked the pork and the beef. The decor and theme are fun. Good option for a fast food meal. read more

Love Torchy's!! I always love to support a well established restaurant with great food. read more

For such a large restaurant, ordering at Torchy's was a disaster at the South Congress location. We had a large party of 7 people and there was only the counter at the bar that was available for payment. It took forever for us just to place our orders and the place was relatively empty. I ordered the Democrat and the Baja Shrimp taco and they were just okay. One of my friends is vegan and specifically asked for guacamole without cheese on top. They waiter brought out guac with cheese and my friend asked them for one without cheese. Instead of bringing out a new serving of guac, they very obviously scraped off the cheese and brought the same dish back. Another friend ordered the dip trio, but only received one of the dips and the other two never came to the table. read more

I wasn't going to leave Austin without trying Torchy's at least once. The chain has a bunch of locations and this one in the South Congress area really hit the spot for great tacos and queso. We tried three different tacos: the Democrat (barbacoa), the Republican (jalopeno cheddar sausage), and the Baja Shrimp taco. To make sure we hit our calorie quotient for the year, we also ordered the queso dip with chips and the grilled corn. Putting politics aside, the Republican was simply outstanding. The sausage is terrific and really not too spicy. But it's a terrific flavor bomb. You have to order this one. The shrimp taco was fine and the Democrat was fine, too, but not spectacular. The queso and chips was very, very good. The corn was very fresh and flavorful but I wouldn't call it a "must" order. The lines get long but we were very lucky and missed the line entirely. After you order, they give you a weird buzzer thing you stick on your table, and then they find you and bring you your food. It's a good system that seems to work well. There is seating inside and out. Delicious tacos and queso. read more

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Super tasty, super fast service, and love a rotating menu. Great prices and lots of seating inside. This location is in a great spot to walk around after but definitely recommend staring with just 2 tacos and a side because they are more filling than you think. Love all the toppings and choices. read more

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

Living in San Diego, I am around so many different tacos. I didn't really want to come here having high expectations but I figured I'd give Torchy's Tacos a try while I was in town. I ordered the following: Fried chicken taco Shrimp taco Jamaican jerk chicken taco Churros Drink I ordered a fried chicken taco for my son not knowing what to expect. The taco seriously looked sad. It was just a piece of chicken strips and cheese on a flour tortilla. The cheese wasn't even melted or anything. He did end up finishing his taco, but still, it was a sad looking taco. The shrimp taco I had was super salty. The cook that day had a really heavy hand with the salt. I thought it was just me but when I mentioned to my sister that the shrimp taco was salty, she agreed with me. She had also ordered a shrimp taco. The jerk chicken taco was different, in a good way. It was REALLY spicy and I love spicy food so beware! I did enjoy the mango that offset the saltiness of the chicken. The contrast of the flavors meshed well together in this taco. I just wish they kicked it down a notch w/that spicy. The churro was rather pleasant to eat and a nice way to end a meal that was heavy in sodium. read more

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Maybe I just stopped by on a bad day, but the tacos I got were way less than memorable. In fact, they were hardly edible. The ingredients of the migas taco were slapped haphazardly onto a tortilla with eggs on one end, a slice of avocado and hard chips sprinkled on the other end. The hard scrambled eggs were cool enough that the cheese (also dumped in a lump rather than scattered across the taco) never melted a bit. No way could you get all the flavors in one bite. (The best migas dishes have onion, peppers, eggs, cheese, and chips cooked together so the flavors are blended, rather than prepared separately and combined on a tortilla. It makes a huge difference in flavor.) Very disappointing. My other taco--potato, egg, and cheese--was no better, although it, too, was assembled with the eggs and potatoes being pre-cooked separately, rather than cooked together. Today, the potatoes were not completely cooked and had to be scraped off the taco, so I guess it was good that they were not cooked together. Made the scraping easier. Honestly. It's like you're not even trying. Don't forget: customers plan to actually eat these things. read more

When in TX, you kinda have to get queso. So, we made a pit stop at Torchy's before heading to the airport. And -- there's guac in the middle of the queso?!!! The tacos are p good too. No street taco price, but the flavor's there. Would get the salmon taco again, and try other items on the menu! Ordered: Crossroads (smoked beef brisket), Mr. Orange (blackened salmon), chips & queso read more

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Staff was so nice to walk me through the whole menu and what she would recommend even the secret menu. Food was good and the place was clean and not too crowded. Wru good fast food and the servings are good read more

One of the best tacos I've ever had. Probably the top two Mexican restaurants I've been to in the US. read more

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

I always look forward to going to Torchy's when I come to Austin to visit family, but the lack of service as a result of the new screens for taking orders and having to pick up your own food from the window made the experience a soul-less one. I love these taco's but if I pay to eat out I want to have a human interaction with the staff. read more

Like I know I was just here, but I waited too late to get something to eat from the cafeteria at work. So I started looking up other places to go and I ended up still back here at this torches. Right before I came I saw that you guys have been looking at the reviews. My favorite item on the menu right now is anything that has brisket so tonight I ordered two crossroads and to make it trashy read more

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It all started with food truck on 1st street. Love at first bite. It's been years since we tried and man, still rocking strong. While the menu clearly expanded since I last visited, I went back to the beloved Democrat and Shrimp taco. It left a lasting memory and boy did I went down memory lane. I recall why I loved this place so much is not only that its delicious, but its due to its unique naming of their items. I remember it was on a chalkboard back then. Amazing how time evolved this business into a brick and mortar. Queso also hit the spot with its thin chips. Glad we didn't go overboard with ordering since we had a drinking session ahead of us. Love how this place is clean and the individual walking around offered to clean items off our table. Overall, glad we had the opportunity to stop in for a quick bite before we moved along. Can't wait to visit you guys again! read more

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Great unconventional tacos spot with a good outdoor space. You buy at the counter and then go seat yourself. Everything I've tried here has been fairly good - these are more like meals or dishes wrapped in tacos/tortillas and not the traditional street taco. read more

I stopped in to grab dinner and there were no cashiers to take my order. Only machines. So you have done away with jobs for humans and replaced them with machines. I am guessing this is a "cost saving" measure. And will this "cost savings" be passed along to your customers? I doubt it. I left. I did not place an order. And I will not until there is a human to take my order. read more

Torchy's tacos never disappoints. I think I get something different every time I go yet I always enjoy it. And I have been to a few of the different ones in Austin also. This time I went to the one on South Congress. Even though every restaurant in the city seemed to be packed Monday night, maybe I just hit a sweet spot but torchy's had available parking and I knew the food would be good. read more

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

So many better choices. The breakfast tacos had all the elements but didn't come together cohesively. Boingy tortilla, a sprinkle of cheese, eggs bouncing around ... not great. The pictures looked great but these were average at best. read more

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Not my favorite taco but it was still pretty good! I got the mofaux which was good but the taste was kinda off. What saved it was the Diablo sauce! I appreciate the retro mod feel of the space and the neon! I also appreciate that they were open pretty late! Friendly service and lots of space. read more

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Came for a quick bite because I heard this was an Austin staple. Friendly staff. I got The Sanchez (scrambled eggs with fried poblano chile, guacamole, escabeche carrots, and shredded cheese. It comes served with poblano sauce on a fresh flour tortilla) which was the flavor of the month for March 2023. Just an FYI - this location does not serve alcohol. read more

Torchy's Tacos - The Sanchez - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Torchy's was the first spot that my husband and I hit right after landing in Austin, and this city staple welcomed us with a punch of flavor. They really did serve up some of the best queso we've ever had. We ordered the Green Chile queso, which had the perfect amount of heat. And what made it so special, was the guacamole incorporated into the cheese, which gave the queso such a unique, creamy texture. We also ordered two tacos each, all of which were 6", which was way more than enough to keep us full for the majority of the day, even after a long morning of travel. I had the Baja Shrimp taco and the Fried Avocado taco, the ladder of which was my absolute fav. My husband ordered the Trailer Park taco, which he loved even more than the Fried Avocado. Overall amazing queso, solid tacos, and great portion sizes. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Fried Avocado taco and Baja Shrimp taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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