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    Asado's Taqueria

    4.5 (132 reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Food Trucks
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Hanlin W.

    I ordered the Super Burrito with steak (crispy), a Super Taco with carnitas, and chips with salsa. Overall, I thought the portions were generous and the prices were fair, especially for freshly made food. As for the flavor, I would not call it bland like some other reviews have mentioned, although taste is obviously subjective. To me, the food leaned more on the mild side rather than being heavily seasoned. It was still enjoyable, but I do think the steak and carnitas could use a little more depth and boldness in flavor. One thing that really stood out was the service. The ladies working there were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The food truck itself, along with the seating area, had a very warm, family-friendly vibe that made it a pleasant place to eat. There was a bit of a wait, but it felt worth it because the food was made fresh. That said, if you are in a hurry, I would definitely recommend placing an online pickup order ahead of time. I'd give this place 4.5 stars. The only reason I'm taking off half a star is because the meat portions felt a little lighter than I would have liked, and the steak and carnitas were somewhat too mild for my taste. I completely understand the realities of inflation and rising costs, but I'd honestly rather see a small price increase than a reduced meat portion. The food is still good, and I think customers would keep coming back.

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    Kenny N.

    Stop by on a weekend, and there was a small line already. Good thing I placed an order ahead via their website so it will be ready when I got there. Parking that is going to be hard as you have to park in the neighborhood as there is not a dedicated parking lot for them. Be careful parking on the other side parking lot as there are signs for towing if caught. The food truck is pretty big, so it is hard to miss and it is bright orange. There are little windows where you can see them work as well. The food portion was big, and everything tasted fresh and hot. The salsa had a nice spice to it, which I like. If you don't eat a big portion, I would say share. I typically eat less during lunch and a big portion for dinner, so I saved the rest for later. I do like that the burrito is pressed to get it some texture, which I believe all burritos need to be pressed nowadays. It is outdoor seating. But there is some shade while you eat. Just be careful of windy days, as your salsa or food can fly away. There is another food truck there for dessert and a coffee shop.

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    Yenah J.

    I always get the Steak Super Burrito (crispy) so I've never tried anything else lol. But this is one of my favorite spots for a big burrito. The wait has never been too long and there's so many fans at the picnic table. There's limited parking in the lot and street so that's the only negative. Other than that I think it's delicious and the salsas are so good (but spicy).

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    Delores L.

    Heading to workout at the gym. Being on the Daniel fast, I feel like I am hungry all the time. Meat add some density in your diet and protein tend to fill you up. I needed a little snack before working out. Therefore, I stopped by Asado's Taqueria for a snack to hold me over until dinner. Most of their burritos had meat. Danny, the manager, said he could make a vegetarian burrito. I really did not want something so hearty before dinner, so I opted for guacamole and chips. The guacamole was tasty and the corn chips non-oily. It hit the spot. There is small seating area in the center of the food truck park. There were a couple of "to go" orders that folks picked up while I waited. Please note the guacamole is a single service size. There was ample free street parking. Look forward to returning when I a super hungry.

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    Amber L.

    There is a good amount of hype behind Asado's so we expected some pretty good food going into it and what we got was something close but just a bit short. The lot Asado's is in is nice with covered seating and other food trucks all around. They were pretty busy for a drizzly Saturday afternoon so ordering ahead was a good call for us. The food took probably 30 minutes or so between ordering to receiving the text it was really to pickup. They don't have a pickup window as far as we could see so we waited on line and then grabbed our food at the front. The food itself was good but not nearly what was expected in relation to its hype, something that feels a bit common in Austin. We ordered a carnitas super burrito and a cheese quesadilla. The super burrito came with the wrong meat, instead coming with chicken that had a bit of a dry and burnt flavor in it. Luckily that was masked by the rest of the burrito which did taste pretty good. The tortilla itself was soft but with a little bit of crisp to it that gave it a nice bite. Unfortunately, the cheese quesadilla was a miss. The tortilla on it was burnt and very crispy, which some may like, but is definitely not our preference. For what it's worth, maybe this is just a style of Mexican food we don't prefer but either way if you fall in line with that kind of flavor profile then maybe have a bit more realistic expectations coming into this place. Again, Asado's is not bad, just not great. We'd suggest going for yourself and seeing if you'd agree.

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    Chiana P.

    The outside smoke is even seasoned!!! I was eating my gelato and the aroma from this truck pulled me in. I had to wait a while, but it was worth it . There were a decent amount of benches to sit down for the space. I was able to get a park vs parking on the street. I ordered the regular steak tacos. When I saw the steak being flipped through the window, I knew I was in for a treat . I love that the taco came with beans! My steak was so well seasoned and cooked well. I enjoyed this taco so much. Also it was not dry. Be mindful that it has pico, so it may get the tortilla soggy. I suggest eating it there. I saw alot of people with the burritos. I will definitely get the burrito next time!

    Chicken super  This was delicious .  100% must go back and try others
    Gerald H.

    Found this place online and had to try. 10 time better than you average burrito. Everything was fresh and made to order. Nothing but flavor!!!

    Crystal L.

    Yum! Asados Taqueria has California mission style burritos and don't hate on diversity in Mexican staples for local Tex mex lovers but these super burritos are absolutely lovely! The tortillas are toasted, which makes the burrito hold its texture and filling without making a mess, the service is swift since we online ordered and picked up right on time, and the outdoor patio seating tables have shade and are great and lovely to indulge a la fresco on a cool evening for your dinner noms! I also scooped up a burrito bowl which was very well portioned and love the offerings of proteins for solid entree choices. Can't wait to come back, parking is the cozy tiny lot or street parking but it's a great local eats place which is a good spot to get your taco and burrito fix!

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    Aquilla M.

    After hearing great things about this place having great burritos, I was excited to try them out. The location wasn't hard to find and there were a few other food trucks in the area. After reading about the long lines/wait times I decided to go early. The young lady who took my order was extremely polite and upbeat, customer service was on point. I ordered a chicken super burrito (crispy) and a regular flour steak taco. The food was very filling, but unfortunately in my opinion it lacked any real flavor. The food was warm and tasted fresh, it also came with green and red hot sauce which added some additional flavor. I don't see myself coming back again, but if I do I will add lime and extra sour cream and hot sauce to jazz it up a bit.

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    Andie O.

    This was my first time trying Asado's. I decided to come and try them before getting gelato from Kessho for a Friday lunch. There wasn't anybody ahead of us when we walked up to the truck so we were able to place our order quickly and got a recommendation on what to order. You get a little beaver to let you know when your order is ready which enabled us to check out the little shop that's part of the food truck park. There were a couple of orders in ahead of us so our weight was maybe around 10 minutes. Even if we hadn't gone into the shop, they now have the picnic tables covered, which is kinda nice. We split the super burrito with steak and got it crispy. It came with two of their tomatillo Bay sauces, and one red sauce. I didn't notice that the tortilla sauce was spicy, but my daughter thought it was. The red sauce was definitely spicy, but in a great way. The burrito is a good size for the price. And it's quite flavorful. Couple of the pieces were a little chewy, but overall it was an enjoyable and filling lunch. Agua de Jamaica was good, but it is very sweet. I am taking ours home and going to pour over some more ice and maybe water it down just a little bit to cut the sweetness, but it is quite refreshing. I look forward to trying more items in the menu but may either order as take out or wait until fall.

    bean and cheese burrito and super burrito crispy
    Rachel B.

    The super burrito really is super (big). Full of flavor and good as a crispy burrito. The bean and cheese regular burrito; however, lacked flavor. The salsas are very spicy. Easy to place an online order for pickup online.

    Super Burrito !!!
    mel g.

    Omg !! What a cool little hidden gem . You must get the super burrito crispy !! I love the red sauce it's a creamy tangy robust treat for your taste buds .Great staff really nice people .

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    Kristina B.

    We stopped by before heading out of Austin on Saturday evening. Even though we arrived less than 15 minutes before their posted closing time, the guy at the counter was friendly and helpful. I ordered the bean and cheese super burrito and my boyfriend ordered the steak super burrito. These burritos are stuffed full of goodness. The rice and beans were cooked to perfection. The beans could have used a little more seasoning, but the salsa added that extra flavor. The guacamole was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly seasoned. Let's talk about the salsas. The red was spicy hot! It was packed full of flavor, so use it judiciously. My favorite was the green. It was delicious and creamy and had just enough heat. I did not use this judiciously and got a little sweat on. Also, be warned, the chips and guacamole are addictive and will cut into your hunger level before the burrito. The food was definitely worth the trip up from San Antonio.

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