My wife discovered an authentic Mexican Food restaurant in the city of Leander. She has been on a…read moresearch for the best "Carne Asada burrito" she can find. Not just another steak burrito, but one made "Baja Style", with Ranchero meat or similar. We've found something that comes close at Aparicio's. It's not your ordinary menu choices of ground beef, pork and chicken. First of all, customers waiting in line were raving to their friends on how amazing the food is. The quality, the service and the portion sizes. Taco prices are a bit higher than your average taco stand, but this is not a "hole in the wall" dive joint. The owners have made your experience here unique in the decor, yet the food served on homemade tortillas lets you know you're being blessed in the kitchen, by someone who cares. When we arrived we told them this was our first time. The host spoke to someone, and out from the kitchen comes a sample tray with five cups of food to sample. Carne Asada, chicken, pastor, chorizo and Pableno Pepper sauce. We ordered the Cali Burritto. A Carne Asada burrito with fries, pico, and other fixings. It was huge, even after cut in half. I opted for two tacos, pastor which came with a slice of grilled pineapple and Chorizo. Both served on hand made flour tortillas and they were great. We also got an order of cheese fries. A small bowl of McDonald's size fries with shredded cheese and a light cheese sauce melted on top. It was great, paired with a homemade jalapeño ranch sauce. Finished with a fresh strawberry horchata drink in a large mason jar and a mango melon drink. 6:50 each, yet well worth the cost. So if you're looking for something other than Tex-Mex fusion Mexican food, or if you're missing tasting real authentic Mexican food without having to drive to San Antonio, then drive on over to Leander. Once you pull into the lot, right of Smoky MO's just behind the jewelry shop. Enjoy! Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

Aparacios has quickly become my favorite taco spot. Their carne asada and al pastor tacos are…read more1000000000/10! Their owner is so friendly and always try to do right and take care of his customers. The wait can be long sometimes... but it's definitely worth it.

My favorite Mexican food in the area, and it's served out of a trailer in a car wash. There is a…read morenice array of picnic tables with various amounts of shade options available for eat-in. There's gravel/dirt parking next to it, but you can park along the marked curb at the car wash as well. I've tried their tostada, gordita, tacos, and torta, and all have been really solid to fantastic. For proteins I usually love to get lengua, but this place doesn't have my favorite. Instead at Taco Mana I suggest the Al pastor, carne asada, or others. My favorite so far has been an al pastor tostada, loaded with fresh toppings and a great portion of meat. Next favorite is the torta, served on a nice and soft bolillo roll, then a tie between the gordita and tacos. I see a lot of people getting their ceviche and it looks fantastic, so that's next on my list of things to try. Also, the people running it couldn't be more nice.

Had a medical procedure in the morning that required fasting. Woke up with a craving for eggs and…read moremy angel wife brought us here for sustenance. I had a delicious Mexican omelet (at 1pm!on a Tuesday) with bacon. It was hot, fresh, and tasty, especially with the red and green salsas. My wife enjoyed her carnitas taco as well. There was plenty of covered seating and the truck and area are clean and well maintained. Huge menu, with lots of reasons to come back!

Only reason I am giving it a 1 star it's because of how rude the guy on the phone was . I was…read moreasking about delivery , I explained to him I've never been there but read about the good reviews, he didn't care , he said , Google it and hanged up . I am sure they are busy but he was extremely rude Guess I'll never know how good the food is /:

Tasty food, great service & clean facility! I was jobesing for some tacos, and a quick yelp search…read moreyielded El Tacon Madre! It's by itself & has a cute set up. I ordered the Tacos Ahogados which were great! I can't believe there isn't a long line! Check this place out the next time you're hungry!!

Was in the area decided to stop in for a quick bite. we…read moredecided to share a veggie quesadilla, I believe it had cheese , onions , pepper, pinto beans, tomato and corn. For it being a quesadilla I felt the amount of cheese was lacking, however my partner love that it wasn't too cheesy. I also ordered the regular elote which was served in a bowl, the flavor was good- could have used a little more mayo and a little less parm on top but overall i'd give it a 3.5 . Cute small space with Tvs, neon signs, music , great happy hour specials & friendly staff!

I had been here previously, and it just seemed a little different this time. I'm not sure if it…read morechanged hands or what. The tacos were good but last time they were great. The service was nice, and there were a few tables to sit at. I was just a bit disappointed because I remembered it being a lot better a couple of years ago. I'm totally willing to give it another try the next time I'm in the area. Hopefully I just hit it on an off day.

Place is always a hit. Definitely recommend if you're looking for some good tacos in the Leander…read morearea. Sauces are always so good

Finally made it over to Taco Chango for a quick dinner with my boys. Plenty of covered picnic…read moretables. The folks were very nice, offering us a sample of the fideo soup (delicious.) We had the barbacoa tacos, taco chango plate, and the quesabirria tacos. Everything was hot and delicious. We washed it down with some watermelon and horchata aguas frescas. Will definitely come back to try more!

El Patron...my husband loves your breakfast tacos. He only wants to go there and he keeps going…read moreback despite your constant stupidity in the drive-thru. Today was maybe the last time he goes. He waited in the drive thru behind someone for 25 minutes. What is happening with your service? A few things that are CONSISTENTLY terrible and don't make sense: 1. He asks for both kinds of red salsa - spicy and mild. You keep giving him mild only. He drives away and it's wrong. Or, today, he had to knock and honk to get your attention to give him the right kinds. (You gave him 8 green salsas to start with, NO RED was in his original bag.) 2. Asked for cheese on all four bacon and egg tacos. Only got cheese on 2. Wtf. 3. Im adding pictures of the sausage and egg tacos that are FLAT compared to the other tacos. The other tacos were pretty full. 4. Long waits most of the time. Get your stuff together, El Patron.

In the mood for tacos and decided to try El Patron. I was surprised to find that it's a "sit down"…read morerestaurant and not an order-at-the-counter, even though there's a "Place Order Here" sign attached to the front counter. It was warm inside, and luckily, someone finally came out from the back and turned down the A/C. The service was adequate, and our food was tasty. I liked that the hot sauce wasn't too hot; it's smooth and pourable as opposed to chunky. Portions were nice; I took half of mine home. Soft drinks are in a can. I'm deducting two stars because while we were there, a couple came in with their dog and proceeded to order and eat, feeding the dog off of the plate as it sat in the woman's lap. If this was on an outside patio, I wouldn't have given it a second glance, other than to think that the dog was cute. But I'm sorry, gross. And none of the staff addressed it, which makes me wonder about their cleanliness standards...

Absolutely excellent food. Definitely a must-try! You will be glad you did…read more The staff is really nice and helpful! Great service.

My main issue was how hot it was in there. And it was a bit dirty…read more We ordered to go. Wasn't aware of the conditions until we got there. Service was good. Food was ok. Nothing had a wow factor to it. Not a lot of flavor.

Gauco Taco is in our neighborhood and is a quick way to quench a craving for Mexican food. There…read moreare times that the tacos are on fire and other times that the tacos are a bit off. Lately, they have been firing on all cylinders. This time I had a standard beef taco, two shrimp tacos and a meat monster taco. All were amazing!! If you are in the Crystal Falls area in Leander, please give them a try.

I want to love Gauco Taco. I mean really want to. I walked in emotionally available, ready to…read morecommit. I was prepared to make this my "meet me there at 6" spot. I had hope. I had faith. I had stretchy pants. Here's the thing: it's just not my type. It markets itself as upscale Tex-Mex, but the energy lands somewhere between diner bar and "your friend's uncle's patio party." Speaking of patio -- it's a popular smoking destination, and that smoky perfume tends to drift inside and join you for dinner. Nothing says "refined queso experience" like a subtle hint of Marlboro. Now, the service? Truly excellent. Our server was attentive, warm, and on top of everything. Five-star human. And the happy hour prices? Genuinely fantastic. Dangerous, even. If we're rating value and kindness, they win. But the food... oh, the food. It's not bad. It's just... emotionally neutral. I like my Tex-Mex either fresh and bright or deeply authentic -- something that makes me pause mid-bite and whisper, "yes." This felt more like food that clocked in, did its shift, and clocked out. Competent. Polite. Unmemorable. And that's kind of the whole vibe. The restaurant feels like it's still deciding who it wants to be when it grows up. Upscale? Casual bar? Neighborhood hangout? It's in its finding-itself era. We've all been there. I really do want to like it. I may even keep trying because I believe in second chances and queso redemption arcs. But for now, it's a 3/5. Great service. Great prices. A little smoky. A little unsure. Like a charming guy with potential who just hasn't figured himself out yet.