This is by far my favorite Torchy's. It looks like the negative reviews are towards Torchy's in general which is unfair as this place really shines. The quality is always top notch and Nichelle is the sweetest most considerate team member. After a long day I know I can come here and she'll know exactly my order (and its very specific!) - If that's not customer service than I don't know what is. And c'mon the QUESO is unmatched and has the perfect heat and flavor. The place is also always clean and I really like the way its structured with the bar area and dining area. Love this place ! read more

I had such a great experience at Torchy's Tacos in Pflugerville today and wanted to recognize the manager, Scott. He was incredibly kind, professional, attentive, and genuinely made sure I was taken care of. As someone who works in management, I really appreciate great customer service and strong leadership when I see it. Scott was approachable, helpful, and made me feel valued as a customer. You can tell he truly cares about the guest experience and represents Torchy's extremely well. It's easy to leave reviews when something goes wrong, so I think it's just as important to recognize someone who goes above and beyond. Scott absolutely deserves the recognition and is a great asset to this location. Also, the horchata? 10/10. Absolutely delicious. Thank you, Scott, for such a great experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

There ain't nothing more Austin than eating at Torchy's Tacos. And that counts even if we are talking Pflugerville. Pfluger Pfolks are just Pfreaky in their own Pfloodle-be-doodle way. * * * I am always happy when I eat at a Torchy's. I usually can't resist eating a Democrat, a Republican or an Independent simply for the obvious X-rated jokes that led to the tacos getting that name. For some reason, those jokes never appealed to me at Voodoo Donuts when they were totally catering to that line of thinking. And yet, even at the age of 71, I still get titillated eating the appropriate taco at Torchy's. I also get complete and total little kid thrills when I order off the secret menu. You know how four year olds or seven year olds just love it when you take them down a "secret" path or you show them a "secret" door? I get that way when I order off the secret menu. Yeah the tacos on that menu are more expensive than the regular tacos more elaborate than the regular tacos and are neither better nor worse than the regular tacos. I still like asking for the menu and feeling like an insider. Even if that means paying $2 more for my taco for the thrill. * * * I went with nachos this time ... Because they were running a nacho special ... And because nachos are one of my favorite comfort foods. Bad nachos are only fair rather than bad - because they are nachos. (Unless of course, there is a health department issue and you are scraping mold off of one of the chunks.) Good nachos are excellent - because they are nachos. So me loving the nachos at Torchy's Tacos doesn't say anything about whether they are good or bad nachos. I am the Nachos Mr. Rogers. "Nachos - I like you just the way you are." * * * I will say however that the Pfulgerville Torchy's is like a lot of the newer out-of-Central-Austin Torchy's. It is bigger, better decorated and bar-prominent. The College Station's Torchy's is much the same way. The Torchy's we know and love in Austin were placed in holes-in-the-wall because that was all that Torchy's could afford at the time. The miniscule quirky locations gave Torchy's a Keep-Austin-Weird kind of charm. While I love that charm, I also love big and beautiful. And if that had been a drinking day, I would have loved that bar. They don't do the premium whiskey bottles I look for in a bar. But who is drinking $35 Japanese whiskey in a taco stand? (Or rather who is drinking $35 Japanese whiskey in a taco stand That is NOT on East Fifth Street under a new Yuppie apartment complex?) At Torchy's you get a margarita or maybe a tequila shot or maybe a Mexican martini, and you are done with it. If you are drinking beer, you are doing lager. * * * So Torchy's rings the right bells for me, And that includes the Torchy's in Pflugerville. And if the Republicans were eating Democrats, And the Democrats were eating Republicans, We would all get along just a whole lot better. America would be a happier place. read more

Completely different restaurant than when it opened in Austin Texas years ago. They've changed the whole menu. Nothing is cooked to order. The manager told me that's why they removed any type of sausage from the menu as well (no more ace of spades) prep took too long. Sadness. It's basically the subway of tacos now. Everything is pre-cut, raw and just stored in a container and throw on a tortilla when you order.... No thank you, I can do that at home. read more

This Torchys location is spacious with hip, modern interior as well as patio seating. Queso/chips and tacos were delicious as usual. However, a few items on the menu were missing like quesadillas and churros. I couldn't avail the free churros promo in my account due to its unavailability. Service is quick and staff are friendly. read more

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Food is good but service is terrible. It's no employees' fault, but Torchy's has implemented a bad system that clearly prioritizes efficiency and is very depersonalized. Order from a screen, with no clear path where someone is owning what's going on- so if your order gets messed up or takes long, good luck. Torchy's has clearly lost the meaning of customer service. I left full but feeling like a cog in a machine. Again, not the employees fault, I really feel bad for them that they have to work in this kind of environment. read more

I'm surprised this Torchy's has average reviews. It's my favorite Torchys location. Spacious, great aesthetic, and a nice location surrounded by other stores and things to do. I'm not even huge on Torchy's itself but this location has never let me down and has given me the best meals and service of all the Torchy's I've been to. This trip we had their new nachos which were great, I hope they make that a permanent fixture on the menu. Again, I'm not a Torchy's guy but this location is gradually making me one! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Nachos (no guac and sour cream) - Tacos Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Busy Saturday Morning, with a line out the door! ***Pro Tip*** Skip the line and go straight to the bar. You can order food and they have menus. Drink a beverage while you decide on what you want! I had the Moontower Bowl, and it did not disappoint! One of the healthier items on the menu! Diego was the messenger of good spirits, and his drinks were exactly what I wanted. Great energy and good drinks ***Pro Tip #2 ***get something made by the bar tender and not pre-mixed. They'll be better and stronger. "The Moontower bowl lights up your taste buds with your choice of Grilled or Fried Shrimp, Airstream Salad Mix, and vibrant toppings like mango and avocado slices. We've also added Poblano Ranch and Champagne Vinaigrette for a bold spice finish" (Torchy's description) The shrimp, on the small side of medium were generous and succulent. Almost a blackened flavor, but SO FRESH and so perfectly grilled. That's a rarity! read more

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Have had Torchy's so many times from 2016 to 2022, I remember the taste and the portions. This is not it. What I got was a pathetic shell of its former glory. Private equity ruins another one. Take something good, decrease quality, decrease portions, lower customer service, stop doing what brought people in the first place, and then increase prices. And there you go. Higher short term profits, higher margins for stakeholders, and lower quality, lower experience, and basically nothing left for the consumer until the whole brand collapses long term. Time to find another spot that's good... until that one expands and gets bought out. Rinse and repeat. The cycle of the food business in America. read more

Found my Tuesday spot for dinner while staying in the area! It's good for any day with the great rotating specials but for me Taco Tuesday it is! Great tacos and margaritas and even got turned on to the Torchy's Tini which comes in its own shaker. Diego was helpful in making some great recommendations and service was excellent. Friendly and casual setting whether dining with kids or by yourself. Highly recommend trying it out if in the area! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Trailer Park Trashy and Taco Of the Month! - Tacos Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Plugerville location. First time ever eating here. Stopped in for lunch. It was pretty packed. They have 2 kiosks and a cashier. We stood in line looking at menus waiting our turn. A kiosk opened up and my daughter put in our order. I got the taco two step. $9.95, 2 tacos, (I got the Baja shrimp) a drink and chips and salsa come with it . My daughter wanted the same, but the taco she wanted wasn't available on the taco 2 step. So she ordered 2 crossroad tacos and a drink. Total was like $30. Lots of dirty tables. My daughter wiped a table down for us so we could sit. People were everywhere trying to sit and it was kinda loud for my taste. Food arrived like 25 minutes later. Everything tasted ok, but my tacos were small and only had like 3 little shrimp. Later I looked at the receipt and they charged .99 cents extra for the shrimp tacos each on top of the $9.95 "deal" which i had no idea shrimp was extra or I wouldn't have ordered. Food was ok but I hate hidden charges esp having to pay an extra $2.00 for 6 little shrimpettes. Oh well, not my vibe, probably won't be back. read more

Always love a taco from Torchy's and this one did not disappoint! Our tacos were made to perfection and our chips and poblano ranch were a great choice. It's an absolute must if you're a first time guest or a hardcore fan! Service was fast for the amount of people in the store. The staff was friendly and they even gave us some extra avocado slices for our baby! read more

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Not sure why this location has so many bad reviews. The service was fast and friendly, the kiosk was easy to use, and the portion sizes and food quality were consistent with other locations I've visited. One thing I did notice while waiting was that a lot of the delays seemed to come from customers not paying attention to the line moving forward, rather than the staff or service itself. Overall, my experience was smooth and much better than the reviews led me to expect. read more

Horrible service today 1/9/2026. I ordered online for pick up at 6:30pm. I arrive and I was waiting for 15-20 minutes with about 8 other people who were also there for pick up orders. They had been waiting for longer than I have and after I left they stayed waiting. I saw the manager be rude to a customer who was dining in and had been waiting for his food for 45min. When I finally got my order I just checked that the 2 tacos I ordered & the chips/queso were in the bag then I came back l home. When I arrived at home I realized they put onion on my tacos which I had specifically ordered without onion. Since I drove 30 min from Elgin to Pflugerville I ended up just throwing away my tacos as I am allergic to onion. Huge disappointment. read more

Still good and we come here often. I love how they offer vegetarian options. The counter service is always good. There is always a employee there that has such a happy demeanor. Place is always clean. Food is good but sometimes they mess up my order when I ask for no cheese. read more

Amazing food. Good location. I visit every time I come to Pflugerville. Fully recommended read more

Torchy's Tacos - Draft beer - Tacos Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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The to-go experience is awful. It's never ready even close to the time it estimated it will be ready. Then there is nobody to talk to about your order when you arrive. And they have the nerve to request a tip beforehand. Do like Uber...ask if If like to leave a tip AFTER I've picked up my order. Also, warm Dos Equis from the tap at the bar. Just a bad experience all around--especially for the price. read more

Just wanted to take time to give Scott P. some kudos. He answered the phone while I was making a catering order. Scott was so patient to answer all of my questions, help me cancel one order and walked me through placing another one. He made the interaction so pleasant to the point, I told him he was my 9-1-1 operator. He would not get off the phone until he saw the second order come through. It was like, "stay with me" until I was safe, and made all of the necessary changes. I truly appreciate his kindness, patience, knowledge and just overall all friendly customer disposition. He was absolutely GREAT!! Thanks Scott. read more

Well I guess Torchy's only likes reviews when they praise their bad food. They removed my review so I'll post it until they leave it. Edited one remark, but sad they feel they need to cover up for bad food. Over priced, underserved, no one in the building could care if I was there or not. They just turned and stared. No greeting nothing but a waste of time. Pflugerville location. This was my first time to a place that I have heard nothing but good comments about. It was dreadful. Little tiny tacos filled with crepe paper tasting food. Looked good, but had no flavor and no substance. No more, two tacos and a small drink over $20.00. Absurd. Not worth the time to park and walk in. read more

Great tacos funny names for them and very fast friendly service it has the feel of a fast food place but with a twist. They have a big bar area or tables to sit at either way served with a smile and many recommendations. I got the republican and a chicken one done trashy(take away lettuce add queso). read more

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Went here a couple times, asked for no cilantro 3 times on both visits. Everything I received was covered in cilantro. My republican taco had the sauce only on the very end of the taco.... Very lackluster with what could have been fixed in 2 seconds. read more

I have been to this Torchy's location many times. It is always fantastic, all of the taco options are either good or great. I could go 5 star, but it is fast casual, and it is not always a perfect experience, but if 4.5 is an opotion I would go with that. The outside seating is also a nice option when the weather is willing. Service also also always friendly and helpful for all of my visits. Recommend. read more

Food is always cold! I came here a couple days ago because I love how transparent their menu is with allergens since I have a 15 mo with a severe egg allergy. I ordered the missionary style green carnitas , only flour tortilla ,no cheese or pickled onions. As well as one chicken baja and the new taco of the month (both no jalapeños) . And refried beans with rice combo for the little one. All the tacos came as is ( not the first time this happened. The last two times I came they also forgot to take off what I asked to be off the taco . All of the tacos were served cold as usual and the only hot thing was the rice and beans. I feel so disappointed leaving here since I didn't have a nice meals as I used to years ago. This location doesn't improve at all. And we ended our quick lunch with burnt churros as well. I won't be a returning customer sadly... read more

Highly disappointed with the service level and standards at this location. I'm a big fan of Torchy's, but this location has significant staffing concerns. Racist bartenders for one. Sat at one of the bar tops asked if we can order. Bartender was dismissive and said someone else will get back to us. Another bartender comes along and completely ignores us all together while serving everyone else at the bar. By the time a third employee comes along, I asked a gentleman who was responsible for serving my area which he politely pointed at the other two bartenders. At this point I don't trust those people serving my food or drinks so we left. Fix your staffing. Fire these racists. read more

Let me know when you get rid of the automated order kiosks and I will come back. It took me over five minutes to try to figure out how to build my usual order. No one at the counter to help me. Somebody finally came out but I was done at that point. And then the audacity to ask for a tip?? read more

Favorite location! Why? Because always great service, convenient location, good tastes perfect every time. Go around shop, do groceries, and then go to Torchy's for a great meal. Highly suggest their queso and chips and street corn. For tacos- Mofaux, Tipsy Chick. Their drinks have never disappointed me either. No specific suggestion though. Love their interior- brightly lit, ample seating and always cool to spot that scooter! They have beautiful patio seating too. read more

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Ooof. Corporate needs to get someone in here stat. I've been patronizing this location since I moved up here in 2018 (or whenever they opened up shortly thereafter) (having been an original fan of the Spicewood Springs location). Today, a weekday, I went at lunchtime and there was no one in line in front of me. I've never NOT had to wait in line at a Torchy''s (even in Amarillo, lol). Until today. Must be a fluke, right? Or maybe lots of folks have seen what I saw today and are making a better choice for lunch. First, the young woman who took my order couldn't have been nicer. (She and the bartender account for the 1 star.) Scanner broken. But was able to access my Torchy's loyalty account with my phone number. No biggie. Head to a table. It had been cleared but was still greasy and crumb-ridden. I asked the bartender for a cloth with which to clean it. She very cheerfully accommodated my request and was very nice when I returned it. Cleaning the table was a snap. Then I noticed the chair I was going to sit on and it looked as though it hadn't been wiped down in several days/weeks. Same with the other chair at the table. And the napkin dispenser was disgusting. No fresh lemon or lime for my tea. Again, would be nice. They've had it in the past. Surly food delivery person brings me my two dishes (in bowls). The sad little fried avocado bowl was easily 40% smaller than I have previously received here. It had maybe a tablespoon of refried beans (I think, I honestly couldn't tell if it was beans or just the chunky parts of the pico.) I even asked one of the employees if the fried avocado still came with refried beans. I couldn't find them. For my second bowl, I ordered grilled shrimp. A new item for me to order so I don't have a baseline to compare, but portion also so small it barely covered the bottom of the bowl. And I know I should have taken pics. My bad. But go yourself and prove me wrong. Everything is expensive these days, so the sticker shock wasn't for the price itself, but for the amount of food I got for $19 (tip included). I've never, before today, left Torchy's hungry after 2 tacos/bowls. I did today. And how do they, in the notorious cell signal "dead zone" of Stonehill, NOT provide free wi-fi? It's like they're actively trying to drive away business. And this isn't just a "one bad day and you're done" sitch. I've seen the signs of dwindling service, cleanliness and food quantity/quality creeping in over the last couple of years and just ignored it. Until today. They've crossed the "we really don't give a sh!t" Rubicon. Sadly, my years of touting/recommending Torchy's as one of Austin's leading "fast-taco" purveyor's has come to an end. Wish you well. read more

Horrible customer service, food is below par, do not come here! Have no clue why this place is so busy!

Service here is too slow, took too long for the food to come out. Place was also a mess with food and trash littered all over the floor. Food was good however. read more

Torchy's ... you use to be my go to now there are several taco spots that out shine you .... The fixins in my taco bowl were delightful. The rice corn, quac with a good ol torchys dressing was savory and held over all good flavor. The chicken..... it was over cooked, over seasoned and very dry. As far as my marg... I asked for it on the rocks and was given a frozen drink. I let the bartender who delivered my margarita know. She shrugged her shoulders and said that's what I order ... le sigh. The cashier who took my order, heard the bartenders response and apologized. I tried to tough it out and drink it ...but a frozen drink when it's 60 degrees gives me the worst chills. I informed the cashier. she apologized and ordered me a margarita on the rocks. Thanks my girl! Also Torchys it's 2025... please get some wifi! I have next to no signal in your restaurant. I walked out side several times to get my messages to send .... Smh read more

Torchy's Tacos - The Big Tipsy Bowl - Tacos Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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The food was really good. Quick customer service and the place was packed with customers. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Big tipsy bowl - Tacos Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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While the service isn't bad, the staff is hit or miss on friendly. They need to smile more and be more approachable. The breakfast is meh- if I am paying that much for a breakfast taco I expect it to be a bit more full. Barely any chorizo. Tons of egg....i wouldn't recommend breakfast here. The lunch and dinner seem to be way better. read more

Torchy's Tacos - "Chorizo" breakfast taco - Tacos Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Food is great and have never had a problem with service. I've never sat at their bar, so couldn't comment on alcohol service.

Food was delicious and service was prompt Place was clean and great atmosphere. Enjoyed the music they were playing while there

Out of all the torchys I've been to this one is my favorite. They have a nice bar and the staff has always been friendly! I will say you can definitely tell they make their to go orders a lot smaller than if you were to sit down and eat in person. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Hillbilly Queso - Tacos Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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TL:DR: 666 VEGAN TACOS *devil emoji* *taco emoji* Even though I'm from CA, I have family in Texas and visit often. I remember when Torchy's used to be a food trailer serving drunken revelers late into the night. So now here I am visiting the biggest Torchy's I've personally visited in Pflugerville. It's got a huge outdoor patio! An entire dedicated bar! Plenty of booths and table seating! I usually don't go to Torchy's so often as it's never been very vegan-friendly (you have to make a ton of mods that take away from the original taste). However, I wanted to try their new VEGAN taco, the MoFaux! It features Cowboy-style beyond beef, with green chiles, grilled corn, peppers, avocado, cilantro, and topped with spicy Diablo sauce. The price of 1 taco after tax is exactly $6.66. \M/ So yeah...it's not a cheap taco, but at least it's a great number. And the other thing is that it is a BIG tac. They aren't kidding when they say it's fully loaded. The Beyond beef is cooked very well and is so flavorful. The veggies add freshness and a fabulous combination of textures. The Diablo sauce adds a great spicy kick and ties it all together. This location gets busy so tables can remain dirty after people leave and are not bussed quick enough and wait times can vary. There's also terrible internet/phone service in this area so trying to check in on Yelp or posting food pictures is a no-go, unfortunately. Wifi would be a great option to provide for guests in the future! Happy with the new vegan addition to the menu and hope they add more in the future! read more

Torchy's Tacos - MoFaux - new vegan taco made with Beyond beef! - Tacos Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Food came out lukewarm. Tried multiple tacos nothing really stood out besides the queso. All fountain drinks were flat and no other fresh drinks available. Priced pretty high for fast food. read more

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This review has been a long time coming. My order arrived cold in the middle. Not just lukewarm. COLD. My husband tried my order too and was shocked because parts of it were warm while others were cold. I would love to take a tour of the processes they have in the kitchen because I suspect some of the ingredients aren't fresh or are frozen. Not sure what happened. I would have been fine eating it lukewarm but this was legitimately cold. I had it sent back and didn't receive a single apology for the crap quality. Then that same order also arrived partially cold. The server was really rude to me when I pointed it out. I am not surprised this establishment has such a poor rating. It's not a good place to eat and the people working there are unpleasant and the cooks don't know how to cook. There are way better places to eat in Austin. Do yourself a favor and save yourself the trouble of eating here. read more

My queso was great! We had green chile pork tacos that melted in our mouths. Our food arrived on time and was just the right temperatur. We appreciated the attention that we received as well. We prefer to come to this Torchy's because of the atmosphere and the way it is laid out; we love the overall look. The management must take great care to respect the staff, because everyone seems to get along so well. I just wish other restaurants would follow this example. read more

Tacos were dripping with grease and very bland. Also, it is usually quite loud and crowded. Despite this, staff was very nice.