First off I loved the friendliness of the person taking my order and the chef. AND they have Jamaica, such a delicious drink!! The dining room was open, pretty large, nicely decorated and clean. I ordered the regular shrimp cilantro taco on corn minus the dressing/sauce because it's made with mayo. The chef threw in some grilled veggies since I wasn't getting any of the sauces. The taco comes with some chips and salsa. The chips were warm and tasty, and the salsa had a good flavor as well. The size of the taco was good however it only had four small to medium sized shrimp in it. Definitely needed at least one more shrimp. I loved that the cheese was melted into the tortilla. However, the carrots on the taco were dry and most likely came from a bag. Overall, a decent meal. And since it came with chips, it was reasonably priced. read more

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I don't think i've ever had wood smoked tacos before or since my first visit to Dos Batos. When I first moved to Austin, I lived in South Austin and one day I visited my sister in Allandale and she took me to her favorite taco place. This place! That was 15 years ago and 2 years later I bought a condo around the corner from the restaurant (not because of the tacos but it was a nice perk). Since then I still eat there typically at least once a month cause the prices are reasonable and food is always so fresh. Plus I can walk over from my place. read more

Sorry but what is this? I'm super bummed about this place. I was really looking forward to it, as it has very good reviews and has almost 5 stars. But $47.51! Are you serious? 4 tacos, a small chips and salsa, and 2 beers. I wouldn't mind paying that much for tacos ever if they were actually worth it. No toppings, what so ever. No lime on the beer or michelada. Do people not know what good food is anymore? The only reason this place isn't getting one star is because their salsa verde they have out is absolutely delicious with such a good kick, im not talking about the salsa that comes with the chips n salsa. That one wasn't good. I'm talking about the salsa that is left out for people to grab a side of. read more

Dos Batos - Pollo Pirata - Chicken - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I had high hopes of this place after seeing a food influencer post it on IG...but unfortunately it wasn't what I expected. The taste wasn't there ....took two bites and threw the rest away =/ read more

Fast casual place that definitely is worth the money! I've stopped by for a quick lunch after a long camping trip and the quesadilla is massive, and pretty affordable. You go to a counter and order your food where you pickup a number and they will call you. Anyways, for the food, the quesadilla is so good. The crust is so crunchy and the cheese is on point. Honestly, it was a godsend for anyone who loves cheese. There are options to pick additional fillings but you can't go wrong with any of them. The whole meal was hearty and definitely something to enjoy slowly given the portions are huge. Overall, just for the quesadilla I'd give it a 5/5. read more

Dos Batos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

My wife and I really enjoy the wood grilled tacos here. I've seen some less flattering reviews here but they seem fairly non-specific or involve ordering items I never eat. I can tell you the pastor, chicken and steak tacos are excellent. Staff have been super nice every time I've been. They comp homemade chips and salsa with every order. I've had better agua fresca elsewhere but that's a minor quibble. I'll keep coming back here. read more

The food and service was excellent. The portions are big and delicious. I had a lonche and it was delicious. The coffee was good as well!

I've been walking in and ordering food from this place for years, and they've consistently been awesome! First off, the place itself is a hole-in-the-wall type of place, a large room with a colorful chalkboard on one side, and a lovely painted mural on the other side. Straight ahead you can see where they cook the food right in front of you. They always have good music playing, which is appreciated. The service is very friendly and courteous, I've always felt welcome. They keep the place very clean; I never have to worry about what I'm sitting in or where I'm putting my arms. The food itself is great! There are meaty options, vegetarian options, good drinks, warm chips, and items are wrapped in foil and placed in paper sacks for those of us on the go. The ingredients always taste fresh and well made. This place feels like a well-kept secret, but for those in the know, it's a fantastic option for when you want something other than burgers or pizza. I love Dos Batos! read more

Great tacos ! I'm going back ! Clean , prompt , not too busy the food was fresh hot and excellent. read more

I have been to Dos Batos oh so many times... for years I have been meaning to get around to writing a review, so here it is! Dos Batos has some of the tastiest tacos around. This is because the best tacos are the simplest ones, with incredibly complex flavors and this is what Dos Batos does best; simple food. The smoky wood-fired tacos here are juicy, tender, and fresh. The wood fired grill technique used here adds the flavor of mesquite to so many components on the menu. Whether it's the grilled peppers or salsa, the grill plays a critical role in all the flavor profiles here. The last go round this is what I had... Shrimp Hybrid Taco- This taco has light melted mozzarella cheese, sliced avocado, woodfired shrimp, onion and bell peppers. The combination of fresh ingredients is ideal for those who are seeking a hearty yet fresh taco. Charro Beans- A Tex Mex favorite, these pinto beans are tender and simmered in a flavorful bean broth seasoned with onion, garlic and bacon. Overall, this is a great place to get fresh food for a very reasonable price point. It should be noted that a wait should be expected here as the food is prepared fresh. read more

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I ordered the Ostin vegetarian on a flour tortilla and the Hybrid steak and veggies. DELICIOUS! I will definitely order from Dos Batos again considering the two tacos ended up making two full meals and it was less than $20. You will not be disappointed. In fact, the next time that I eat Dos Batos, I'm going to go to their restaurant instead. read more

We love Dos Batos, and have been recommending it for years. We now live in South Austin, so we don't get to visit as frequently these days. But, the food is consistently prepared well and service is very fast. Today, the Dos Batos staff earned my loyalty forever. We placed a large order of tacos on corn tortillas, which are both delicious and necessary for my family due to food allergies. Unfortunately, after arriving home (30 minute drive) we noticed the entire order was made on flour. Not ideal. I called the restaurant to explain what happened, assuming (best case) they'd offer to refund. However, the manager immediately offered to remake the food and **drive it to our home herself.** I explained this was unnecessary and we lived across town, but she insisted that if we wanted the food instead of a refund she would be happy to bring it to us. This is by far the best service and most gracious thing I've experienced at any restaurant ever. The only thing I wasn't satisfied by was her refusal to accept my tip for the long drive, which is why I'm leaving a biblical-length review here. Tl;dr - support the amazing people at Dos Batos. Their food is delicious, and their team is amazing. read more

I cannot understand these reviews. Did our Uber eats driver pick up from some where else cause this was not good and extremely pricy. $12 for a taco! It said it was a big taco, it was not. Maybe they messed up and made us the smaller ones is all I can hope but I am not returning to find out. Also, I don't think these people have ever had a real torta. This was a weird meat in a stale hamburger bun situation. The meat flavor was pretty good but everything else was meh and it the portions were small and it was super expensive. A definite one and done. read more

Dos Batos - The large taco that was the size of my palm for $12 gtfo - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Queso was amazing. My food was pretty good, my partner liked her taco too. I wish the beef was a like more tender but I was very impressed with the flavor. The wood fired flavor really helps the taco. Everything here has from scratch too. The atmosphere here is really nice and open. I love the art work The staff are really friendly and the food comes out quick and hot. I'll be returning for the pastor and crane asada. read more

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Delicious food! The pirata taco and the chipotlera torta are my favorites. Best tacos in Austin!

I am not sure what is going on. I tried to go eat twice and they are closed. Too bad they were really good tacos. Hope they open again soon

So like many say, tacos are pricey ($6 for one) but let me tell ya, they don't shortchange you on ingredients. They stuff the tacos! And the tacos were really good. I enjoyed this place a lot. Friendly staff. I will be back! read more

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Staff was friendly, and service was good. The interior was clean and spacious. However, the food was not very good. I ordered shrimp taco, a taco with a cheese, tortilla, nachos, and elote. My favorite was probably the shrimp taco. It had some good flavors, but it was a little bland, and the slaw didn't have much flavor as well. The cheese tortilla taco was as expected but I felt like it was bland also. The nachos were pretty good. There wasn't a lot of meat on it, but the other toppings were good. I wasn't a big fan of the smokiness of the Carnitas and I thought the queso was a little bland as well. Lastly, the elote was a little too watery for my taste and I feel like it could've used some lime. they have this hot sauce next to the counter and that sauce is so good. It is not very spicy although there's a sign that says it is but that sauce was probably the best thing out of everything I ate here. I am giving this place only three stars because strangely the food is just a little bland to me. That doesn't mean it isn't salty. The food is salty, but it lacks flavor. read more

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As you walk in, Dos Batos smells different than any taco shop! There's a deep smoky scent wafting through the air that heightens your senses and curiosity! I ordered the pastor and steak tacos and they were perfectly cooked and dressed! I loved the depth of flavors and the smokiness added to the experience. The service was friendly and efficient, and everyone seemed happy and in a good mood. I'm looking forward to a return trip to try out some other menu items! read more

This is my go-to when I either 1) have little time and feeling a little anti-social - because they're pretty fast! A good 1-2 pounding of tacos and going about your day kinda place 2) have no idea what to eat - you can never go wrong with them - I order two piratas and a topo chico and I'm good to go 3) craving wood-fired steak tacos (omg it's so tender and juicy) And let's face it, where else can you eat scrumptious tacos whilst a mural of a Mexican general strapped with ammunition and a Samurai stare you down suspiciously? I love how there are cherry blossoms and cacti in the background The restrooms are also nice and super clean at this place and the staff are the super sweet cherry on top read more

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This was my first visit to Dos Batos. The wood fired cooking of the food is easy to smell when you arrive. The restaurant is nice and clean with great lighting and plenty of room to sit. I had the pollo pirata, which was good but not great. The charro beans were very good and their chips were very good also. The tacos are pricey around here so a combo with 1 taco, a drink, some chips and charros beans for $12. It was pleasant though and everyone was really nice. Plenty of parking being that it's in the Walmart area. I would recommend this place and will come back to try more items. read more

The food is amazing!! The cashier is so wonderfully friendly she remembers everyone. The salsa is absolutely drinkable, but the chips are also super delicious. I love this small little taco place I come all the way from Southpark Meadows to eat here!! read more

Wood fire tacos are genius. I've been here multiple times and am amazed every time I come back.

Very authentic tasting food with a flavor of northern Mexico. The wood fired tacos are my go-to. The tacos are pretty pricey ~$5, but they're well served. I always get the topochicada which is a limeade with topo Chico. If you're doing Keto, you can also get a carbless 'cheese tortilla' (Taco Loco). Every taco order also comes with chips and warm salsa, which makes it feels very homemade. The salsa verde they have at the counter is also hella good and spicy This place is one of those places that aren't too popular, but one my favorite spots in Austin. read more

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With inflation this place's prices has stayed the same, and honestly I don't feel like this place is overpriced anymore. I honestly feel like this place is probably at least top 5 for best tacos in Austin and that says something. Do not miss out on dos batos. They look like a hole in the wall kind of restaurant, but their food is something else entirely read more

Yes. Yes! YES! 1st visit found by a fluke (wrong turn headed to a leather furniture store nearby). The Yelp reviews said it was good and I believe "us". I had flashbacks to being on our ranch with my dad and uncles grilling our food on the big black barbecue pits when I bit into that chicken taco (at new places, first time, I always order the most simple or most basic because if that isn't good, it says a lot). We took to go and even the small bag of warm tortilla chips and warm salsa were really great. The limeade on point. Can't wait to get back and TRY. IT. ALL. read more

Dos Batos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

The hybrid shrimp taco is the best taco on the menu! Love stopping here for lunch and dinner

I think I found my go to place for tacos around work. While they may not be the cheapest($4+ a taco), don't let the price deter you because the relative size, quality, and taste we'll make up for it. The unique thing about these handheld treats is the meats are cooked on a charcoal grill. The flavor is unlike no other. The tortillas are made in house. I opted for the flour and enjoyed the warm lightly toasted shell. The beef and chicken were fantastic. Perfectly cooked and juicy. For some the lack of toppings may be a turnoff as the usual are cheese and avocado. There is no cilantro, onions, or lime, but there is red and green salsa. The green salsa is quite spicy. However, for me the lack of toppings is not a deal breaker. read more

I have been coming here for over 5 years. Sometimes 2-3 times a week. The food is tasty, hot and flavorful. The recognize the same staff and they are always courteous. I love this place!!!! read more

Drove 3 hours from Houston to get my Dos Batos fix! Love their Pirata Taco - smokey meat, melty cheese, and creamy avocado! Boyfriend said his torta was good as well! Everything came with chips and salsa. We felt very safe with their covid precautions! Everyone was wearing masks & tables and chairs were being wiped down as soon as customers left. Special bonus - you get 10% off when you place your order online! read more

Dos Batos - Pirata Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The wood-fired tacos and the rest of the menu is excellent. Near Walmart on Anderson Lane. Check it out.

Great food. Great service. Highly recommend the "hybrid." And the green hot sauce is baller. read more

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On Wed, Sept 2, while on the way home, I decided to pick up lunch. Never been there, but opted for Dos Batos on a whim (not to mention convenience of driving nearby). I found names of tacos/plates rather interesting. I went with Fish Pastor & Shrimp Hybrid on corn tortillas. When unpacking bag at home I found small bag of chips with each order. Total surprise, had no idea! What was even more amazing is the chips were WARM! Very warm!! and the salsa was sooo good! Tacos were tasty and generous, too. I prefer the Shrimp Hybrid. I'll definitely check them out again! read more

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I bought a brisket taco , which came to $9 with tip. The serving size was laughable and they put avocado on it by default. I was asked if cilantro and onion were okay, but not avocado. Seems backwards, but regardless the pricing is silly. You'll be well served to go almost anywhere else for tacos. read more

Woodfired "Pirata" (Pirata- USDA Choice Top Sirloin Angus) taco! Yum...yum! I tried the Pirata taco, and it was really good. The meat was very tasteful and I loved the melted cheese on the bottom of the taco...cheese is what always wins my heart! We also got chips and queso, which were decent. Cute environment, you can also enjoy a beer here. Really enjoyed the Woodfired meat. Two thumbs up. read more

Dos Batos - Woodfired "Pirata" taco! Pirata- USDA Choice Top Sirloin Angus - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Almost 10 years since my initial review and my opinion hasn't changed. Only reason I keep going here is my daughter loves their cheese quesadilla and queso. The pirata taco could be good but ever time I get one the meat is filled with fat and gristle. For the prices they charge they should use higher quality beef or at least trim it up better. read more

I love this place. Polo Pirata is my fav. and the warm tangy salsa they serve is to die for. I love the street corn as well.

Really nice friendly staff and good food. We arrived closed to closing time and I apologized asking if we could still order. They said they had no problem with it and would stay open as long as we needed them to. We still ate quickly and tried to not leave a mess behind. Thank you! read more

Quite disappointing. I am a fan of most anything wood fired. Maybe I order the wrong thing, but nothing I ordered had a hint of smoke. In fact, beside the guacamole, the food was quite forgettable. The greatest disappointment was the charro beans. They had a strong taste of soap to the point that they were in eatable. Don't see me coming here again, especially for the price. Sad because I was practically the only one there. read more

Dos Batos - Shrimp Cilantro taco, Pastor Taco and Charro beans - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I've been wanting to try this place for over a year but my wishes have finally come true! Dos Batos is a perfect wish come true.. It's like a combo of smoky bbq + tacos. The prices do seem a little steep (one taco for more than $5!?!) but they are definitely tacos on the bigger end of the spectrum, at least as big as Torchy's tacos. Among the options you can devise an entree for ~$10. I got the chicken hybrid taco and split a side of guac since I wasn't super hungry. It was a little heavy on the cheese but I loved the smokiness of the chicken! The tortilla was alright (I thought it would be more crispy like woodfired pizza crust, but it's just a warm tortilla...). The guac tasted fresh and delicious. Apparently the Ostin Taco (vegetarian option) is a bit lackluster. Meat's where the magic's at. Also, it's pretty good for groups. It's not too crowded and it's casual so it's easy to pull together some tables. read more