Would highly recommend the chicken tacos. Or chicken fajitas super impressed with both. Seemed like ordering was a little awkward, but other than that everything was excellent. Ordered a mocktail and there was a little mixup at the bar with that so that took a while, but no big deal. The queso was also extremely good as well. If you are looking for a quick bite this would be a great stop. read more

Convenient spot if you're already gonna be downtown, but hard to find parking or even a table inside. So, not really worth to come to this location solely for the food. But workers are super friendly even despite it being so busy and crowded inside. As for the food, the tacos are always decent. But I always find myself coming just for the queso and guac. read more

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There are so many amazing choices for tacos in Austin. Like it's a lot! It's overwhelming. But sometimes you just want what you know and Torchy's does the trick. This particular location offers fast and friendly service along with fresh and tasty tacos. No complaints, ever. read more

Stellar ambiance and those orange neon bulbs bring a great atmosphere for a downtown taco place but the place was so affordable. They charge only $5 for a taco and they have a level of spiceness. They also have a bar inside. You need to order at the counter and they serve at the table. My order: Fried Avocadao The taco was not tiny and it was filling. I have never tried a fried avocado so it was exciting and turned out to be nice along with bean and cheese! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Fried Avocado (VE) - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Don't feel like I can really do a proper review, seein' as I didn't eat anything, but my cocktail was DELICIOUS! Would love to get back and try some of the FOOD!!! Food and drink came out quick and the ambiance was lovely. read more

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This Torchy's delivers with the same great quality as the rest of them. Tacos are packed with meat and veggies, and the meats are marinated nicely. My go to is 1 streak fajita taco and 1 democrat taco on their house made corn tortillas. That and a beer should fill you up. Theres a lot of indoor and outdoor seating, high top and low top. They have kiosks to order if you already know, and a couple cashiers incase you want to order directly from a person. 7 beers on draft, 16 and 24 oz options and a few different margs on the menu. The bartender was attentive and drinks are very reasonably priced. read more

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

Water was leaking from the spilling or how ever u spell it i forgot lowk but yea the waitress was pretty dope doe she said the dr pepper was pp so pretty sick if you ask me she's getting a tip 100% food was good on sum shi read more

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We were staying in the area and decided to try Torchy's based on some recommendations. It's a walk up counter establishment, and the cashier at the time was super helpful with selections. We got tacos from each section, beef, chicken, pork and seafood. We also got loaded tater tots. Everything was really good. We loved the toppings and sauces. If you're looking for a unique taco experience this is a good place to hit up. read more

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

Ordered a whole sampler of things. My favorites include the rancher breakfast taco, the elote, and the queso. Very tasty options. Quick food service and easy kiosk ordering option. A must try for Austin. Try and get there before the lunch rush as it gets quite busy. Vibes were casual and fun. read more

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

So much yum! First time taking the fam here - it was a hit with everything we ordered! Queso is a must have. Loved the meaty cheesy tots too. read more

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I love coming to Torchy's everytime I'm in Texas. Their queso is A-1 and their ingredients are fresh. You truly can't go wrong with their selection. I personally love the Democrat with the beef barbacoa and the chicken fajita. Their salads are also pretty clutch too- tons of toppings and I love the champagne vinaigrette. 100% recommend. read more

I hadn't been to a Torchy's location in ages, so while I was visiting Austin I had to stop my to get my fix. Earlier in the day I had already been to Velvet Tacos, so I was able to do a more direct comparison. It wasn't like I remembered, the hot sauce on the side is still pretty good, but the tacos themselves were fairly bland and very bean heavy in flavor. The service was fast and the staff was friendly, the ambiance was nice too, but definitely not worth it in my opinion unless you're right by it and very hungry. Food: 3/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 2.5/5 Overall: 3.33/5 read more

Torchy's Tacos - Main Menu (June 2025) - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Being from Los Angeles, Torchy's Tacos is definitely a little different from the Mexican food I'm used to. It's not your typical Mexican taco place, it's more of a fun mix between Mexican and American-style tacos. I really like the variety they offer, and there are plenty of interesting options to try. The prices are reasonable, the food is good, and I have one close to home, so it's a convenient option when I'm in the mood for something a little different. Definitely worth trying! read more

I liked their self-order option. Very convenient and easy to use. We went during their closing time, but was still able to get food. We got Trailer Park, bush wire and Democrat tacos. They were around $5-6 each. We made it trashy, meaning they drizzled cheese on it. The orange spicy soup was also a great addition. We also got Mexican rice and chips/queso. Overall a quick and easy TexMex experience. read more

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

Torchy's was recommended by a few people so I made time to stop in for lunch while visiting. I will preface with the fact that I'm not the biggest taco fan. The tacos were okay, they weren't mind blowing LIKE THE QUESO. This was the best queso I've had in a long time. Whatever you do get the chips and queso. Maybe a double order haha you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great experience. My only critique is that the tacos were a little cold. Besides that, amazing. The tacos are HUGE. Seriously. The potions are very generous. They also taste delicious. Very flavorful with fresh ingredients. I 10/10 would recommend the Tipsy Chick for the bacon marmalade alone. SO SO GOOD. Also, the chips & queso were fire. Literally. It's spicy, which I enjoyed, but something to beware if you don't like spicy food. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Queso & Chips - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Nice big clean space with friendly staff. I went in between lunch and dinner and ordered two tacos, the brushfire and the crossroads along with chips and queso to share. The brushfire was just okay, it sounded more flavorful than it tasted (Jamaican chicken with jalapenos, mango and sour cream) but the crossroads was delicious. There was a decent amount of brisket and when you added the sauce it came with on top it was super flavorful. Really solid taco. I think I also just like corn tortillas more than flour in general. Good spot for a meal or snack, the food came out quickly and was hot. read more

Last time I was in Austin, I went to the Torchy's in a food truck park and was blown away (like 5 stars+). This location completely lacks any charm and felt like a typical fast food spot. I had a few breakfast tacos and there wasn't anything special about them at all. Pretty disappointed overall, but really just because my expectations were so high and I went out of my way to get Torchy's on a quick weekend trip when I had limited time (and meals). read more

i love torchy's for their tacos and queso. i recommend the beef fajita with the green chilli queso and chips. their queso is so creamy and rich with flavor. however, i recently went to try one of their torched bowls due to a promotion of getting it for free. i was sadly disappointed. there are only a few options, so i tried the moon tower with grilled shrimp. i enjoyed the flavor of the grilled shrimp but overall was not satisfied with the bowl. it was okay but wasn't filling and i wouldn't be happy to pay $12 for it. service was friendly and inside was clean with lots of seating areas. would highly recommend recommend their tacos and queso not so much their bowls. read more

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Ordered to-go breakfast tacos (Migas & Wrangler). Both were flavorful and filling! Especially enjoyed the crispy tortillas inside the Migas. read more

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Came here during our recent trip to Austin and was very underwhelmed. Everything is self service and there is no one around to help. My biggest gripe is ordering from a self service kiosk and asked to tip. I've been in hospitality for 20+ years and still hate this concept. I order for myself and go pick up my food. What am I tipping for? Plus I haven't even sat down yet. Place was cute ambiance but Food was mediocre. Def don't recommend. read more

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A taco chain that came with a lot of recommendations, but ended up being a touch disappointing. The menu is a bit overwhelming with taco names that don't say a whole lot about what each taco is. I waited to use the kiosk to order so I could see some pictures and better grasp what was on each taco. Started off with some chips and queso, queso was actually really good and came with a huge amount of chips, this was actually my favorite part. Then I waited for probably close to 15 minutes. It was 12:30 but there was only one person in front of me when I got there and the restaurant was only about half full, thought it would be faster than that. When I got the tacos the meat was actually room temperature, not hot at all, and with the toppings being cold, the whole thing felt like it had been sitting out for a while. That definitely took a huge hit to these not tasting that great. One of the tacos I got was the Democrat. A beef barbacoa which was by and far my favorite one. This was a pretty big taco compared to the ones I'm used to in San diego and there was a good amount of meat on there. Would recommend this one. The next taco was a specialty one for December called the Swinger. It was achiote pork with grilled pineapple and some other toppings. Again the meat was almost chilled, the grilled pineapple completely took over the flavor of everything. The meat didn't really taste like it had much flavor, it was kinda fatty, and not crisped up at all, more of a chewy texture. Wasn't great. Finally the fried avocado taco. This one I most excited about and it was hands down the worst one. Here all the ingredient were cold. There's basically just a salad on top of lettuce, tomato and ranch, way too much. There's refried beans on the bottom which weighed too much, tore the tortilla and just were a bland mush adding nothing to this taco. The fried avocado literally was just two small pieces on half the taco, after two bites I opened it up and sifted through the lettuce to find nothing else in there. Very disappointing. Overall, I feel like there's a lot of promise here, and maybe I ordered the wrong tacos or came on the wrong day. But this experience still left a lot to be desired. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Swinger top left, democrat bottom left, fried avocado right - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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According to the big guy with the glasses the queso being a third filled up is acceptable and I need to stop complaining. I went over smiling to let him know but he wasnt having it. Apparently it gets docked from his check for a fully filled container that I paid for. Then had the audacity to come over with my full order said he put an extra queso in the bag, with an attitude. I didnt beg you for anything extra, I just wanted my container filled. Took that ish out and left it on the table. Yeah, definitely dont trust that! Smh some people shouldn't work in customer service read more

Torchy's Tacos - Not fully filled queso cup - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I have always liked torchy's tacos, I ordered the baja shrimp, migas, and Mr. Orange since the republican has changed from sausage to brisket (used to be my favourite). Can't go wrong with the baja shrimp, very crispy. The migas is filled with different ingredients but it's a bit on a plain side since there's no meat in it. Mr. Orange is surprisingly good - it's my first time having it. Their prices are def more expensive then before but overall still a solid choice in downtown Austin. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Baja shrimp, migas, Mr orange - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't get the hype around Torchy's Tacos. I usually find my way here every year while attending the SXSW film festival, mostly because it's conveniently located to several theaters and they often give out coupons to attendees. The menu is overly complicated, which leads to long lines to order. I've never had a taco I absolutely loved here, and I've gone every route from simple (Baja Shrimp) to complex (Mofaux), but the flavors are always boring and bland. I also feel that these tacos are grossly overpriced, and you really don't get what you pay for. My go-tos are usually the grilled salmon, fried avocado, or chicken fajita tacos. Something else to note: I've had the Mr. Orange grilled salmon taco twice, and each time the fish had a very unpleasant, overly fishy taste to it (which to me indicates an issue with freshness). The taco presentation is usually sloppy, too. I wouldn't mind the kitchen's carelessness so much if the food tasted better. Locals will always say that these are "huge" tacos and "one is enough" for a meal. That's a lie. You need at least two tacos for a normal sized adult meal, and maybe even 3 if you want to try different flavor combinations. Don't bother with the runny queso or any of the appetizers. Ditto with the fountain soda. I've been to this location multiple times and have NEVER had a fizzy soda. The fountain is always flat. You'd think I would've learned by now, but at least I am warning you. The dining area is large, but there never seem to be enough seats. I've had to stand up to eat before, and it's so unpleasant. The atmosphere is casual and the ambiance is upbeat. I've always found the employees to be friendly and helpful, eager to answer questions with their extensive menu knowledge. I really want to like this place, but there are far better tacos in downtown Austin. Even with a coupon, Torchy's isn't my favorite. read more

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Loved the tacos! Everything here was so good. I thought it was worth the price and would definitely come back next time I'm in town!

My favorite thing about Torchy's is definitely their green chile queso and chips--so good! I also really like the Hillbilly Queso. It's my go-to spot to hang out with family or friends over margaritas and chips. I'm not the biggest fan of their tacos, but I'll always come back for the queso and drinks. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving good vibes and great queso! read more

Did Torchy's take it up a notch? Well-known as the taco fusion spot of Austin, this Torchy's location was a Starbucks Reserve-ish ambient upgrade to what I remember was as a fast food taco joint with amazing orange Torchy's sauce and hard plastic seats. This could be a lowkey Michelin pasta spot if it wanted to be. What keeps it from grandiose downtown vibes though--service was simplified with kiosk ordering and plate delivering. I got two deluxe style super tacos, but I would dare to say every choice is solid at Torchy's. I got an order of street corn on the side and a large half tea half lemonade to wash everything down. I even took some of the acclaimed sauce back to the hotel for later--I think I used it on a breakfast wrap the next day. read more

Popped into the second street location for a couple tacos. The food always takes a long time but for two tacos it took a comically long time. We love torchys but why oh why does it take so long to get two predetermined tacos? But yeah the food was delicious. The rest of the customer experience was not. ETA: while I appreciate the response the link isnt clickable nor can you copypaste for some reason. I see a lot of reviews saying the service is slow so I feel like even if my complaint was seen by whomever that link is meant for isnt paying attention because the service there is and always has been slow. I think Torchys knows they have good food and that people like us will come back no matter how shitty the service is so they arent motivated to fix what seems to be a systemic problem. But thanks for the response. read more

Popped out of our company event where about 100 people were waiting in a single buffet line. A coworker recommended Torchys. It was awesome. Never been there, guy at the counter couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Definitely returning when I come back to Austin or wherever else they have a spot read more

Torchy's Tacos - Republican Taco and Baja Shrimp Taco. Chips and Guacamole and Chips and Queso - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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OMG, a Threesome is always welcomed, especially when it's with salsa, guacamole, and green chili queso and unlimited chips! The Grande steak burrito was delish... The Republican tacos were scrumptious... The Trailer Park taco was my fav as it hit home for me! The place was pumping their AC and the service was uber friendly and swift! Food: 4,8 Service: 4,7 Ambiance: 4 Total: 4.5 Definitely made the weekly rotation ;D read more

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Torchy's is definitely one of those "you have to try it at least once" kind of places if you're in the south. I got the pork, beef, and shrimp tacos along with a side of cheese nachos. The tacos were good, but definitely on the more gentrified side of things. You're not coming here for authentic street-style tacos, but they do have some fun flavor combos and creative twists that make them interesting. The shrimp taco had a nice crunch, and the pork was probably my favorite of the three. Beef was solid, nothing crazy. The cheese nachos were super yummy and probably my favorite part of the meal. It's on the pricier side for what you get, and while it's a cool chain with a recognizable brand, I'd recommend checking out more authentic taco spots if you're really looking for the best Texas has to offer. Still, worth a stop if you want to see what the hype is about. read more

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Came for early dinner on a Sunday to avoid the crowds. Line was short. It was our first time there and they were helpful with recommendations. They were courteous and professional. Place was clean, neat and decorated nicely. Between the two of us we ordered four different tacos so we could each sample four. I'm partial to flour tortillas and their homemade version was amazing. They were tasty, and held up well to all of the ingredients and sauce, and were just the right thickness. All varieties were flavorful, well balanced and delicious. We gobbled everything up. The fried chicken in the Trailor Park was crunchy and moist; the taco itself has a slight kick to it. The brisket in the Crossroads was well seasoned and tender. It was good but we preferred the flavor of the brisket at other places that we have tried (Rollin Smoke or Coopers); granted we know this is a taco place so we aren't knocking off any points for that. Our tastebuds were delighted and our tummies were jolly. We do recommend and will be back. read more

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Torchys was giving out little $5 coupons during SXSW, so I knew I had to stop by and give it a go. Plus, I had lived in Austin for over a year and hadn't yet had the chance to try one of their most iconic establishments-- criminal, really. As it turns out, what was truly criminal was the quality of this Torchy's Tacos. With full respect to my other Yelpers who apparently had a decent experience, I was blown away by just how bad this downtown location was. For starters, the staff I interacted with were incredibly apathetic towards service and total vibe killers. C- on that front. Also, the decor of the place was abdominal. The interior looked like that semi-trashy sports bar off the highway that your dad went to as a kid, which was definitely not what I was expecting from 1) a taco spot and 2) a venerated Austin institution. Regarding the food, also C-. I got three tacos, and honestly found all three to be really lackluster. The chicken was meh, and the toppings felt like a homemade taco bar where they just slap the meat on and then apply all the toppings on top. There hardly any cohesion with the taste in my opinion. Admittedly they were big tacos, but I think that's expected when you're selling each one for $5-$6. Overall was not impressed with this Torchys, but I definitely plan to stop by the one on South Congress at some point to see if that's any better. read more

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

We were leaving that afternoon and missed our hotel's bkfst so we ordered torchy's to be delivered. We ordered 6 bkfst tacos (all bacon, egg and cheese and one bacon, egg, cheese and chorizo) and queso and chips. Note- you have to buy the chips and queso separately. The queso was really good and had a bit of a kick to it. The bkfst tacos were good too. Have to have bkfst tacos when in Texas! read more

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Decent deal at happy hour. Tacos were just ok - lukewarm at best. Service was good, big space. Sangria was great - they don't have wine on offer. So many amazing spots for tacos that I would be hard pressed to come back read more

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

I didn't know Torchy's was an Austin original since my first experience with them was at one of their locations in San Antonio. I will say though that Torchy's formula of breakfast tacos all the time but with a few other non taco dishes thrown in for good measure. The tacos though are just a tad on the more pricier side for tacos but for a downtown location you could definitely do a lot worse. I went with their taco of the month as well as the Democrat and Republican tacos. It was lunch time and I was especially hungry so I decided to try out their hillbilly queso dip as well. Given the location of this Torchy's, lunch time is going to be busy. While it could be hard to find a seat the service is quick and efficient; the only issue is the mob of folks who are waiting for to-go orders. If you've been to one Torchy's you been to them all but that's ok because the food is good. A little high in price? Yes, but still good, served quickly and it's always a good place to take people to for their first experience for Austin tacos, breakfast or otherwise. read more

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Decent size tacos. The tortillas are thin, soft, not too chewy and very tasty. The ingredients seem fresh. The restaurant is very nice and clean inside. For a fast-food chain, I'm impressed with this location. read more

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

Our friend who lives in Austin raved about the chicken at Torchy's so I wanted to give it a try. I ended up ordering a grilled chicken burrito with less rice. The burrito was massive. There was so much chicken inside and you'd think that would be a good thing. However, I like some balance and don't like too much meat in my burritos. I ended up having to toss about 1/3 of the burrito because it was just too big (if Hubs was around, I know he'd help me finish it). The chipotle sauce was a winner and made the burrito taste better. I don't understand the hype. I also didn't order a taco which is what they're known for. Whoops! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Grilled Chicken Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Far and away the worst Torchy's I've been to. Self ordering is slow and clunky but you usually have no choice since there's nobody at the register. Bathroom was dirty and there was no toilet paper. Churros were burnt and order was wrong. Drive a little further and hit up one of the other ones where, bonus, parking is free and plentiful. read more