I've been on a mission to try as many new taco spots as possible in Austin and Cuantos is currently leading the pack flavor wise. If you're going to stop by, be sure to do it on Wednesday! It's lengua taco night and they are SO TASTY AND DELICIOUS. I know tongue seems out there for the uninitiated, but trust and believe -these tacos will change your mind. Beyond the lengua tacos, I tried each taco from the main menu. The championes was the spiciest by far and I really enjoyed the cachete and suadero the most. Most important, I feel like their corn tortillas are some of the best in town. Some places, corn can be dry and fall apart - not at Cuantos. I really want to come back for mollejitas night on Friday and read they are bringing in a trompo for al pastor - can't wait! read more

Cuantos Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I have no words to describe how amazing these tacos are. I tried Cuantos at ACL, and went back all 3 days for these tacos. I got 4 pork tacos with cilantro and onions and their green salsa on top. PERFECTION. The service was really fast for such a long line. I will be back! read more

Hands down the BEST tacos in town!!!!!!! Cuantos Tacos is a new taco truck located on a humble lot in East Austin. The first time I came here, I had a visibly confused face while trying to decipher and google translate the menu. The owner noticed and with a friendly enthusiasm told me all about his mission (to bring traditional Mexico City tacos to Austin) and explained what each item was for me! I have listed all the items and prices below for reference. What makes Cuantos Tacos stand out is that every single meat on their menu is both juicy and tender. I have never had a dry or flavorless taco since I've been here. The tacos are made from nixtamal (corn) tortillas and are smaller in size like how it is traditionally. I recommend ordering about 4 to 6 tacos per person depending on your appetite. The quesadillas are served in 2 large slices that are so soft, savory, and filled with your choice of meat and melted cheese. Tacos are $2 and quesadillas are $5. You can chose from the various meats. Meats: Suadero - Brisket. Cachete - Beef cheek. Buche - Pork stomach. Carnitas - Pulled pork. Longaniza - Spicy sausage similar to chorizo. Champiñones - Mushroom! Great for vegetarians. Specials: Lengua - Beef tongue. *only Wednesdays* Estilo Matamoros - Bistec (with avocado). 1 order comes with 4 tacos for $9. *only Thursdays* Sides: $3 Frijoles especiales: A cup of hearty, spicy stew with beans and various meats. Highly recommend!! My boyfriend stole it from me and drank every last drop. If you want to experiment you can even add some of the stew onto your tacos! $1 Cebolla asada: Roasted onion. Drinks ($2): Mexican coke, topochico, sidral (apple soda), and water. They're open in the evenings from Tuesday to Saturday. Be sure to stop by and try them out!!!! read more

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These are the first tacos I had when visiting Austin and they did not disappoint. Super flavorful, fast service, and plenty of outdoor seating available. The "one of each" plate is a perfect portion size if you are hungry. Would also recommend the trying the "costra" option for any of the tacos if you are a cheese lover! read more

Cuantos Tacos - One of each taco plate 2x - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pastor tacos were super salty. If it wasn't for that it might be better but I was shocked how salty they were.

The menu was unreadable, I don't speak Spanish, they don't provide an English menu. Nor provide any information pertaining specifically to what the tacos is made of ( ingredients) in English to prevent a customer whom may have allergies to certain dairy , peanut oil ect. read more

I had these tacos at ACL 2023 and have been thinking about them at least once a month. These are, by far, the best tacos I have ever had. I 100% recommend them. They will be the first food stand I go to the second I walk into ACL this year. read more

These tacos are pretty fire and I like the selection of meats they have. Since they are mini tacos, you probably have to order 5-6 to be full, which ends up around $12-15. The food also came out pretty fast ~within 15 min. The first time I came here it took like 45 minutes to get 2 tacos which was quite frustrating. Since this is in a food truck park, there is seating, but I got bit up by mosquitoes like crazy the first time I came here, so bring bug spray if you plan on eating at the tables read more

Cuantos Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wish I took a photo of the tacos. We found this on Google maps when walking around by Franklin a bbq. We saw the amazing ratings and decided to walk over. The tacos did not disappoint. They were full of flavor and the perfect size. They also had Mexican sodas which was nice. They are located in a good truck in a little lot. Walking distance from franklins or a short 5 minute drive from downtown. read more

THE BEST tacos I've ever had in Austin. I'm from a south Texas border town and have had amazing street tacos. These compare! I got the 4 taco special, and ordered carnitas, suadero, and cachete topped with REAL Mexican cheese (maybe panela or queso fresco) and avocado, OMG! If I could redo my order I'd get just cachete. ::chefs kiss:: So well seasoned, tacos packed with meat, fresh ingredients, just perfect. read more

This place has without any doubt the best Al pastor tacos served on their unique corn tortillas with equally delicious salsas. They're only served on Saturdays, but they are so worth the wait. read more

The tacos are only a few bites big, but each bite packs so much flavor. The taco truck had a long line, but worked through all its orders very quickly. After only waiting a few minutes for the tacos and frijoles, each type of taco had great taste and the frijoles were a spicy liquidy bliss. The service was great and quality of food I think is a great value. read more

There's a never-ending search for the best tacos in Austin and this food trailer is very high on the list! I got the chachete (beef cheek - favorite!), suadero (brisket), and champioñones (mushroom). You also have the option of getting the taco "costra," which I highly recommend because the grilled cheese is delicious. The tacos are on the smaller size but packed, and three tacos were a good number for me. read more

Cuantos Tacos - 3 tacos. One on the far right is "costra" - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tiny 2 bite tacos that leave you reminiscing the trip to chichen itza and the tiny tent that made you local Yucatán cuisine

Absolutely worth it if you are visiting Austin. Highly recommend the plate of 5 different tacos. Each one is fairly smallish, and hugely tasty. The winner was the Buche, pork stomach-- I was one of the uninitiated and I have to say that I loved it so much I had to visit Cuantos again just to have another bite of the Buche. Now that I am away from Austin, I am craving another. Ordered ahead and so service was very quick and easy. Sat at a picnic table and enjoyed the vibe. read more

I'd seen photos on Instagram of these tacos, and the comal bola that the meat cooks in, so I was looking forward to checking it out. $2 a taco, filled with some quality and authentic street style taco options (suadero, buche, cachete, longaniza, carnitas, championes) you can even request to make little combo tacos like suadero and longaniza to make a campechana taco. Or you can get them as quesadillas, for a few bucks more. They also serve beans that come in a small cup but pack so much flavor that I found myself literally drinking the broth straight from the cup. They put meat, I think it was suadero, in the beans which adds nice texture and extra flavor to each bite. Seriously, each taco was better than the last and I instantly wanted more. I'll be telling everyone I know about how great these tacos are. I cannot recommend this place enough and I can't wait to go back! read more

Cuantos Tacos - Carnitas, buche, suadero(2), cachete and a campechana in the back. Amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

These are hands-down the best tacos I've ever had! I've tried tacos in Mexico, and believe me, this spot is even better. I know it's hard to imagine, but the flavors are unmatched, and the quality is consistently exceptional. Every bite is packed with authentic taste, and they never disappoint. I make it a point to visit every time I'm in the area, and I'm always amazed by how good they are. If you're looking for a taco experience that's beyond compare, this place is an absolute must-try! read more

While 100s are lining up for BBQ throughout Austin, skip the hassle and long wait for awesome fare by opting for these amazing Mexico City style street tacos in the peaceful confines of Arbor Park. Cuantos Tacos has something for everyone (even non-carnivores) with their "one of everything" taco plate. Haven't been this happy in years--came back for a late lunch...the same day (don't judge). Their al pastor is truly a blissful mouthful of flavor that releases a ton of feel good vibes. Appreciate that Cunatos Tacos is sharing their gift with the streets of Austin. Keep bringin' it! read more

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Tried out the Chorizo quesadilla and tacos. The meat is probably the best cooked I have seen. Super tender and mixed with the right kind of cheese for the quesadilla. The tacos are truly bite sized so really get atleast 5. Parking lot has enough space with other food options if you ever tire of one of the best taco places in the US. read more

After hearing so many people claiming that Cuantos Tacos is their favorite taco place in Austin (or Texas, even!), I finally got a chance to give it a try. I ordered the "one of everything" option, and I must say, the portions are tiny. And what was even more unfortunate... was that I didn't get the hype :( Every single taco was way too salty for me, to the point where I couldn't even finish my food. read more

We got every popular taco and it is true that it is a 2 bite street taco. If you are into the two buyers, this is the place for you. However, paying 1.5 dollars per bite I don't think is too worth it if they are not giving you the best expirience read more

Cuantos Tacos - Combo (all of them) - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Easily some of the best and affordable tacos in Austin. Also doesn't hurt that they're just 2 blocks from where I live. If you're confused about what's in each taco but feel adventurous, just ask for 3-4 tacos of the cashier's favorite tacos and you can never go wrong. I haven't had a single taco that I didn't love, and they pre-prep their meat so even when it's packed orders and typically ready in 10-15 mins max. Can't say enough good things about this east Austin gem. (Pro-tip: ask for an extra red sauce when you get your tacos, it's the shit). read more

Oh man these are so good. I just went for the first time and really enjoyed myself. The owner is super friendly, and they told me everything about the tacos and how they make them in one pot. They are street sized, so I got three, plus an order of the beans which was the right amount for one person. I tried the cachete, suadero, and champiñones and they were all excellent. The red salsa also has a good slightly smokey taste that I really enjoyed. I 100% will be back. read more

Cuantos Tacos - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious, authentic meaty tacos with only the goods on top - onion and cilantro. Having been spoiled by great street tacos near the border in California, I missed little street tacos but Cuantos Tacos fills this San Diego sized hole in my heart. I ordered online around 9pm on a Saturday night. Arbor Food Park wasn't crowded at all so we picked up our food and sat down at a bench. The bag was packaged nicely with all the goodies, napkins included (crucial! even better, bring your own wipes like I did). If you place an online order, the food will be grouped by type of taco, just an FYI that with multiple people it could get confusing. I also think they could've given more salsa (4 small salsas for 10 tacos) but maybe that's just me! The tacos were absolutely delicious! I really gasped when I took my first bite and was transported back to San Diego. There are a lot of tacos I wanted to try but many were sold out this particular evening (at least online). However I loved every one that I ate - carnitas, buche, longaniza, suadero. I want to give a special shoutout to the buche (pork stomach) that had so much flavor and fattiness. Definitely worth a try. Cuantos Tacos, you haven't gotten rid of me that easily. I'm going to be back to try ALL your tacos. And I'm going to enjoy it. read more

I've been living in Austin for 8 years now these are by far the best most delicious 100% authentic Mexican tacos. If you want fake American tacos go to torchys if you want real Mexican tacos go to cuantos that simple! read more

Cuantos Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The ideal restaurant/customer social contract assumes you, as the consumer, accept that the restaurant knows what they're doing. This sometimes falls apart and people give bad reviews. The reasons vary but I'd like to think I always assume they're the expert and I'm not, even when the experience is suboptimal. But folks, Cuantos Tacos makes me think there's another level of expertise at play. When I say they know what they're doing, I mean, they KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING. There was no bad taco. Most places usually have their top taco and a couple they stumble on. Nope, not these guys. The salsas were each unique, hot enough to make you have a drink within arms length but not hot enough to overpower the bites. The barbacoa was legit. It didn't feel reheated or dry, like other places. It was as greasy, soft and tasty as it should be. But those beans...wowser. I know they're supposed to be a side item, an add on but, holy cow, they almost stole the show!! I seriously wanted to go back and ask if they had a couple quarts of beans. Those alone would make you come back, not exaggerating! Suffice to say, five stars!! read more

Been Here 3 times , i love taco and been in Mexico to test reall taco and this place really have a great food and felt im in mexico again , i definitely recommend this place read more

Cuantos Tacos - Spicy taco no describe - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had the cheese quesadillas with mushrooms and they were pretty solid. I really enjoyed the grilled onions that came with this quesadilla on the side. Service was fast and friendly. The food trailer park has shade and picnic tables which help when trying to escape the heat. They also have Mexican Coke. read more

Very straight forward taco truck with fantastic quality. Couldn't ask for much more than that! The El Pastor Tacos were phenomenal. read more

this place was absolutely delicious! food was made really quick too. There is a lot tables in the area to sit and eat and there is a lot of free street parking. The tacos were a little expensive but honestly it was so good I would go again read more

If you don't know that this is a top shelf taco joint in Austin, you do now. These tacos, save the Saturday special Al Pastor, are cooked in a "choricera: an inverted comal with a reservoir filled with lard. The result is a taco meat "confit" so these tacos are succulent to say the least. The salsas are spot on, the red is smokey and very addictive. The crew is as good as it gets. These guys cook with heart. One of my all time fav taco spots ever. Must order: -buche -cachete -suadero -carnitas -lengua(special) -quesadilla with chorizo and championed -beans This is feast for 2 if you double the first 6 read more

I usually post good long descriptive reviews but it's been a long day so I'll just say this.... I wish a had a nice little row of Cuantos Tacos in front of me right now!!! I went to the Arbor Food Trailer park the other day and discovered this place and a carnitas taco that was about as simple and perfect as they come!! They are small, like authentic street tacos are but so satisfying! Another thing that sets them apart from other taco joints is their two hot sauces!!!! They were so good, I went back and bought 12 to go. Can't wait to go back! read more

Incredible authentic tacos from this food truck! They have plenty of outdoor seating and we didn't wait more than 20 mins for our whole order read more

Cuantos Tacos - Pastor tacos Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ended up here after looking for a place that does their own nixtamal process corn tortillas, which I love and is hard to find. I couldn't decide (and to be honest didn't know what half those words even meant) so I did "one of each" and hoooo I was not disappointed! read more

This was my first time in Austin so while at the airport I asked a local about food and he told me about this place. The tacos were amazing! We ordered carnitas and brisket and they were absolutely delicious! The ambiance was way cool with open tables. Anyone visiting should not miss it!! read more

Not bad for a taco truck. The food came out in 15 minutes and we ate right outside by the table around the area.

Great tacos very delicious in the Austin downtown area! Definitely recommend any beef tacos! read more

Cuantos Tacos - Very delicious tacos and food taste! Patio area is chill. Order beef tacos they're the best!! Near downtown Austin! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was a long wait for the food but it was worth it. We got the suadero beef tacos, the beef cheek tacos, and the tripe tacos. Everything was delicious, including the sauce they gave us. read more

Amazing, never had any tacos like that, get the sampler and let your taste buds dance

This. Place. Is. Phenomenal. I have had a fair share of tacos in my life. From living in Mexico and in the RGV, when I came to Austin the bar was very high. But after many disappointing places, Cuantos Tacos has made my list of great tacos! I had their Suadero, Carnitas and Cachete. All of them were really good. The meat is nice and tender, with lots of flavor and yummy toppings. But the carnitas was my favorite. The. flavor was delicious, the meat was nice and soft and not too fatty. The corn tortillas were really good which was nice since usually the issue with some places I have been to in Austin have been due to their gross tortillas. But, the tortillas for this place was really good. I also tried out their beans and they were good as well. I don't really like chorizo on my charro beans personally but the flavor was really yum. I will be coming back again for sure. If I am rationalizing more than $2 for a taco its here. read more

Cuantos Tacos - Carnitas Taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas