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    Austin Taco Project

    3.6 (629 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken nachos
    Justin M.

    The happy hour prices and food were very good. I had the chicken nachos even though it's a starter and it ended up being my full menu.

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    Juliemar R.

    Stopped in here in between some meetings held at the hotel. The happy hour is decent. The service is also fine. We were there during an in between time and only got a drink and a snack. The inside is a lot of fun. I really loved their decor! The chicken nachos were fine and the cocktails were tasty. We weren't there for very long but I know we had colleagues that tried to go there the night before and said it was very busy. If I'm ever back in the area, I'd love to try their actual tacos! It was a good spot for a quick drink.

    Shrimp And pork tacos. Fantastic.
    Loren R.

    What a treat. Succulent packed tacos. Fresh home made salsa and guac And a shot of tequila.

    Meagan L.

    Laid back little taco joint attached to the Hilton Downtown Austin. Sarah my server was very kind and engaging. Decided to try the shrimp tacos because that was what people recommended. They were fresh and delicious. I'll be back for sure!

    Happy Hour Menu
    Maya B.

    I was staying at the Hilton Austin hotel and needed a quick bite, so I decided to check out Austin Taco Project downstairs--perfect timing since it was happy hour! I started with the Banana Daiquiri. I'll admit, I was hesitant at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a shot. The first sip had a fun banana Laffy Taffy vibe, but the lime really came through and balanced out the sweetness. Surprisingly delicious! For food, I went with the Tater Tots, which were loaded with queso, ground beef, poblano crema, pico, and hot sauce. The portion was generous, and the flavors really came together nicely. Each bite was packed with a delicious mix of cheesy, spicy, and savory goodness. The overall vibe of Austin Taco Project is laid-back and fun, with TVs, a pool table, and games scattered around. It's a great spot to relax, grab a drink, and enjoy some flavorful bites. Highly recommend for anyone staying nearby or looking for a fun happy hour spot!

    Bugs in this place under dining tables GROSS
    Beth H.

    Updated: A Busser (I think because he served us water when we sat) came over and said he wanted to make it right. That he would make fresh eggs and indeed eggs were freshly cooked however, I can only give them one more star because while I was eating my eggs, I noticed a employee crush one of the bugs that I mentioned below and kick it 3 times across the restaurant to the bar area. WTH Bacon had no flavor but maybe they pull it together for lunch or the alcohol drinks are good but I would never eat here for breakfast. Especially since Austin has so many great breakfast places ‍ Breakfast is terrible Staying at Hilton and the buffet is crazy overpriced 31 and food looks to have been sitting or cooked ages ago so I chose to get 4 fresh eggs and bacon I asked if they made them fresh and just did not grab them from the boxed eggs in Buffett. they said they are made fresh to order and clearly not My glossy cold eggs came right from buffet Had to send back and chose to skip breakfast and Sorry Hilton associates with this place. We will have to find breakfast elsewhere Do not recommend this place Also we've seen 4 bugs on the floor as you see in picture

    Rex C.

    I could remember if I reviewed this place or not but this is a pretty cool restaurant at the hotel that you can get a quick bite at. My girlfriend and I ate here about a year ago and we used our diamond reward for the breakfast and I got to say the breakfast burritos were really good. I also want to say we had lunch here too or something. I can't remember but I know for a fact we both really enjoyed the breakfast burritos. I believe they still open late, which is nice. If you're looking for a quick bite , this is a spot to give a try. I remember giving them a five star because the breakfast burrito was actually quite good. If you're staying at this hotel, you don't feel like going far. You have some pretty good options here with their food selections .

    Cactus tacos and side of black beans
    Natalie R.

    I had lunch here during SXSW. Great food and service! The cactus tacos were flavorful and served piping hot (temp, not spice). There is a nice spacious patio next to the light rail. They have gluten free options. My husband has Celiac disease and asked the server about ordering. She was honest and advised they aren't able to accommodate someone with celiac disease (try to avoid cross contamination) due to the use of flour tortillas in addition to corn tortillas. We appreciated her honesty and he opted to just order a drink. So I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone with Celiac disease or a wheat allergy.

    Mahi Mahi Fish and Baja Shrimp Tacos
    Robert O.

    Quick tasty bites in the Hilton Austin Hotel. Happy hour menu is on point. Prices are cheap too.

    Beer menu
    Carpe Diem J.

    Best restaurant in Austin! We ate at several different restaurants, and ATP was definitely our favorite! We had the Baja Shrimp Tacos - a little spicy for me, but OH, the flavor! They were absolutely delicious! My husband really enjoyed the carne asada tacos. Their chips were delectable also! Our server was Vincent. He was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. We wish we had eaten here before when we first got to Austin. The restaurant inside the main section of the Hilton is NOT good, so we really regretted discovering ATP on the last day of our visit. We highly recommend ATP! Yum!

    Margarita with Chili Rim
    Hayli C.

    I was staying in the Hilton and appreciated the convenience of the location. I was seated quickly. The waitress was a little spastic and awkward. Food was beautiful and the tacos were good but way overpriced. The drink didn't make it out until I was almost finished with my meal. I would try a different restaurant in the future. There are was too many REALLY good Mexican food in Austin to choose this again.

    Brisket tacos
    Eric P.

    Was in town for a conference and stayed in the hotel attached to this spot. I came in on a Sunday before noon. It was not packed at all so I was greeted and seated super quick. Decided to sit in the bar area. Since I'm in TX, I decided to first try the brisket tacos. These are street taco size and very tasty with a slight kick. Decided to order the asada and crispy fish tacos. Didn't care for the asada but the crispy fish taco was very good. Service is really good here and very attentive. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

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    The food was fantastic! I loved the duck tacos and all their desserts. Cool free videos games too.

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    Ask the Community - Austin Taco Project

    Do they have parking nearby?

    There is parking available within the Hilton hotel where the restaurant resides or in the Convention Center parking garage, one block away.

    Do they allow dogs on the patio?

    I do not believe there are dogs allowed as it's attached to the hotel.

    Do they have any kid friendly items?

    Yes, they have a kids menu and coloring sheet. $7 served with chips or fruit and choice of 6 kids entrees.

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