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    Cuantos Tacos

    4.7 (450 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jay C.

    These tacos are really tasty and even better the salsa was amazing. One could easily get one of each taco to try them all because they are pretty small. Making them costra style to add cheese for 50c is a nice touch too. The picnic seating kinda leaves a lot to be desired, my table was very broken. Staff is friendly and helpful in the truck!

    Jamie P.

    These might be my favorite tacos in Austin! I've had them a couple times now and they just hit. The suadero and carnitas are my favorite. They are 2-3 bites each, but also a few bucks each, so I recommend 4-5 tacos per person. The salsas are everything, don't miss out on them!!

    Brisket, Beef cheek, and pollo tacos.
    Zac M.

    Not much else to say...amazing tacos which attracts everyone. Small tacos...so order a minimum of five to have a true meal!

    Colin C.

    I've been coming to Cuantos since before its Michelin recommendation and unfortunately the quality has dipped a bit. I feel that their meat doesn't taste as seasoned but this place is still amazing and should be on any tourist's list. I always get the pastor tacos and a quesadilla. The salsa pairs so well as it adds the needed spicy kick.

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    Alex D.

    Located in an unassuming food truck park in Austin, Cuantos Tacos ended up being the absolute highlight of our trip. These tacos are seriously next level. Every bite felt over the top delicious, and we kept eating until our stomachs hurt... totally worth it! The staff were extremely friendly, and everything was made fresh to order, which you can really taste. It is honestly hard to find tacos this good, and the hype makes complete sense once you try them. Do not skip the green salsa! It is the perfect pairing and takes the tacos to another level. I would also highly recommend getting a quesadilla. It is just as incredible and definitely worth adding to your order. If you love tacos, Cuantos Tacos is a must-visit in Austin! This is the kind of place you think about long after the trip is over.

    Debra E.

    Cuantos Tacos is a true gem and especially rewarding for those of us who would rather have a few bites of something extraordinarily delicious to a heftier portion of forgettably mediocre food. After trying two Mexican City-style tacos--the Suadero (brisket, onion & cilantro) and the Champinones (Grilled mushrooms in Salsa Adobo, onion & cilantro), both on Nixtamal tortillas--it seemed a good idea to return sooner rather than later simply because these tacos were that good: delectably seasoned, served with fresh lime plus green salsa, and securely wrapped to go. Service was straightforward, friendly, and fast. On the minus side: the food truck tables were grimy and dotted with bird droppings and the parking area was rocky/not very accessible, detracting from the area's overall ambience though not surprising for anyone familiar with Austin's food truck dining experiences.

    Sunny C.

    The tacos here were pretty good but also kind of tiny. I ordered the 6 to try each one and could have had more through the hungry night. So might be advisable to get more. Or perfect for a light snack. The seating here is not so great. Almost every table is really dirty and full of bird poo and nor will kept. Some over head tarps would have maintained the area better. Which this will make me think twice before wanting to eat in this food truck area. Since there are other things in the area also.

    Tried all 6 various tacos on menu
    Lori H.

    Our first visit to this food truck on 12th street. Ample parking for maybe 20-25 cars and limited street parking with a few other food trucks including Thai. There are several picnic tables in the center so bring some wipes for tables, benches and hands. We all tried the six taco plate. They are street sized tacos with 2 corn tortillas. I wasn't a fan of some that were salty, or not very flavorful in my opinion. The salsas were very tasty with a kick. After driving 25 miles one way, I'm not sure I'd come back.

    Justin C.

    Lets keep this one short and sweet. The taco's here really are as good as you've heard. I got lucky when I got on line, as I was third in line, and after I ordered, the line had 25+ people on it. Just, go, it's well worth it. Do note the taco's are street taco size. As i'm writing this, I want tacos.

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    Catherine L.

    we tried one of each taco, and my favorites were definitely the mushroom and the cachete (beef cheek). the flavors overall were really good, but the tacos were pretty oily and heavy on the sodium. the red salsa was fantastic! super spicy and aromatic, but the meat itself was already quite salty, so i couldn't add much without it becoming too much. overall, they're good tacos with bold flavors, but too greasy and salty, so i think it's a little overhyped

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    Erin G.

    So good every time. Also( the order ahead for pickup works quite well and highly recommend for avoiding wait times. It was still super fresh this way.

    Beef cheek & pork stomach tacos
    Sammi L.

    Came to Cuantos on a San Antonio-Austin trip from multiple friends' recommendations - and so glad we did! Cuantos Tacos is a truck located in the larger food truck park, with ample parking and picnic tables - two portapotties also. We came around 6pm on Grand Prix Friday in Austin and didn't wait long. Staff were super fast and friendly. I ordered the beef cheek and pork stomach tacos, and they were SO packed with flavor. I would have ordered more if I wasn't so full from the day's BBQ. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth, and the tacos really respect the ingredients, they don't fuss with extraneous toppings. All in all, will definitely come back to Cuantos - hopefully again this trip!

    Ariadna S.

    I'm not gonna lie, I haven't had anything but their 1 of each taco plates and a pineapple jarritos at this truck ever, but I usually enjoy my food here. think Some nights are busy, others aren't so. The parking can be a bit of a pain, but street parking is also an option.

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