Marcelino&#x27;s

Best tacos in Texas (and that's saying a lot coming from a girl from California who used to eat…read moreMexican food Like. Every. Day. So glad I found this place!

I ordered the steak burrito and it was promptly delivered after ordering even though the restaurant…read morewas very busy. It was huge and worth the price. There's a bar connected with the restaurant as well if you want shots. There's plenty of room for seating and standing while you eat.

Go between the alley

Adobada (Pastor) Volcan and Carne Asada Taco

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The outside of the building in an alley.

Las Trancas

4.6(621 reviews)

1.7 mi•East Austin

I really liked this place. The tacos were very tasty and felt like real street tacos. The meat had…read morea lot of flavor and everything tasted fresh. I ordered 3 tacos al Pastor! The girl who took my order was nice. The service was also fast, which I liked. They have many options on the menu like tacos, tortas and burritos, plus different drinks to choose from. I also enjoyed how the food was presented. The place is good, it's a food truck and has plenty of seating areas. Overall, a great spot if you want good, simple and authentic tacos.

Solid food truck that is a solid 3.9…read more Not everything on the menu is amazing, but i'd gladly come back to it. Got a big mix of 5 different tacos, some were better executed than others.

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Veracruz All Natural

4.4(1.2k reviews)

0.6 mi•East Austin

Lives up to the hype. Here's the thing--You may end up waiting quite some time for your food…read more However, if you give yourself the time to wait, you will not be disappointed. I had the Migas taco and the La Reyna taco. Both were excellent. I loved the veggies combination on the La Reyna taco. I would want to stop in and eat these every week if I lived in Austin. And the hot sauce was on point, both the green and the red. My husband had the Grilled Fish taco and the Grilled Steak taco. He couldn't decide which he liked better, but mentioned that the steak itself had amazing flavor. Do yourself a favor: free up two hours on your day off; order some tacos; order a Desnudo coffee or matcha or hibiscus tea and enjoy the tree-shaded outdoor dining area while you wait for some truly outstanding tacos.

Till my all-time favorite tacos in Austin. The shrimp taco is literally the most flavorful shrimp…read moretaco you will ever have. Period. The shrimp is sautéed in this extremely flavorful and spicy chili paste and it is an explosion of flavor in your mouth. The fish taco is also absolutely amazing. For the vegetarians, their cauliflower taco is great. And for the meat lovers, they're steak and Barbacoa taco is off the charts. Their beverages and juices freshly made in house are also always hit. Hard to find such fresh juices at that price point anymore.

2.4 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown

Ofrenda

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Smoothie and juice truck

Velvet Taco

4.5(808 reviews)

Fast and Friendly Service Easy and Accessible Location…read more Lupe thanks for welcoming me in with such a warm smile

Really cool fusion taco with Indian flavors. Also ambiance is energetic. Would recommend to others…read morefor fusion cuisine

Velvet Taco 8

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Velvet Taco 1

Cuantos Tacos

4.7(443 reviews)

1.6 mi•East Austin

5 Stars - So Good, Worth the Hype…read more We finally tried Cuantos Tacos and wow... it absolutely lived up to the hype. Food: The tacos were incredible--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can taste the quality right away. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and the tortillas tasted fresh and authentic. We tried a few different tacos and honestly didn't have a single miss. Simple menu, but done really, really well. Service: Service was friendly and efficient. Even with a line, things moved quickly and the staff were welcoming and patient. You can tell they know what they're doing and take pride in the food. Ambiance: It has that fun Austin food-truck vibe--casual, lively, and a little busy, but in a good way. It feels like one of those places locals love and keep coming back to. Overall: Easy five stars. Amazing tacos, great service, and a cool atmosphere. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to again and again.

This will be the best taco you've ever had & you will crave it and dream about it (at least we do)…read more It appears to be BYOB, I wish there was some music playing. It's always busy, usually super clean & the guys are very friendly! We LOVE THE TACOS! The Beans are amazing too. And the sauces with the tacos are this place is just amazing.

Food Truck and Menu

Close up of the Brisket Tacos

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OneTaco

4.3(148 reviews)

2.3 mi•Downtown

Absolutely love this spot! Tacos are always on point, staff is super friendly and the price is…read moreamazing. Their breakfast tacos are a solid choice too.

The tacos are delicious here. Idk why they named it OneTaco, because I could have had a few more,…read moreif I wasn't on an actual food tour! Our walking food tour took us here as one of the many stops. We had the, "Gringa", which hilariously was named after a couple white girls who asked for flour tortillas for their tacos. At least that was the story I was told. They had a self serve sauce/salsa bar marked with different spice levels but honestly nothing was actually too spicy lol. Then again I'm one that can handle actual spicy Asian food iykyk

Margarita!

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Signage

Veracruz All Natural

4.1(579 reviews)

2.4 mi

I love the vegan and vegetarian options marked on the menu! I ordered two La Reyna tacos and two…read moreFurioso taco to split over lunch and dinner. The tacos were on the bigger side and stuffed, absolutely worth the price. The Furioso tacos weren't spicy, but had great flavors and held up well when I ate them 5 hours later. I had a hibiscus agua fresca, which was delicious and served in a BIG cup. They have filtered hot or cold water for free. The indoor atmosphere gives off a lot of comfy earthy vibes and the art work on the side is beautiful. There is a side window, but don't order here if you're ordering to go, it must be for food delivery drivers.

Breakfast taco and agua fresca fun--casual order at the counter style…read more Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no but can order ahead Return worthiness: sure Eve award: best agua frescas Highlights: - Agua frescas: don't know why these are so much better than normal ones but the cucumber was perfection. Refreshing and not too sweet but pure cucumber flavor. Pineapple was great too but a bit sweeter. 5 stars - Lots of different taco options: loved the breakfast ones. Also fun graphic menu of them all. - Poblano chile breakfast taco was mild but bit of a kick with the roasted chile. Lots of scrambled eggs, a bit of a crunch tortilla chip, a whole slice of avocado, and clump of cojita cheese for a well rounded meal. 4 stars - Can order ahead online and pick up which saves time as lines can get long Midlights: - Shrimp taco was fine but not as good as the others. Tossed in a red salsa which was tasty. 3.25 stars - Wasn't clear where to pick up when you order ahead: it's at the window outside - Vegan queso: I support this version and my stomach would likely appreciate it, but would like a full cheese version too. Lowlights: - Tortillas were just standard thin corn ones--with the plethora of quality tacos here that was noticeable

Interior part of the hotel

Migas tacos

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Shrimp Macha Taco

Las Perlas

4.5(135 reviews)

2.1 mi•Downtown

This is such a fun casual spot to get the night started. The bartenders here have the best vibe and…read morewe loved the back patio!

Solid taco spot / bar!!!…read more Was visiting Austin Downtown with some coworkers and we were craving Mexican food, but also wanted to get a drink. This place had the best of both worlds!! I had the guava margarita - refreshing and yum - as well as the quesadilla (brisket) and chicken taco. Both were devoured. delicious. no notes. I would say the only thing that is keeping my rating in the 4.5 range is the smaller menu, some things were sold out, and got a little bad vibe from one of the workers when picking up my food. Other than that, food was solid. Outdoor area was nice. Would come back again!

2.7 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown

Behind the bar

Queso - Guava Marg - Chips & Salsa - Chicken Quesadilla

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Paloma

Torchy's Tacos

4.0(468 reviews)

Curbside pickup during COVID-19

Ordered to-go breakfast tacos (Migas & Wrangler). Both were flavorful and filling! Especially…read moreenjoyed the crispy tortillas inside the Migas.

Stellar ambiance and those orange neon bulbs bring a great atmosphere for a downtown taco place but…read morethe place was so affordable. They charge only $5 for a taco and they have a level of spiceness. They also have a bar inside. You need to order at the counter and they serve at the table. My order: Fried Avocadao The taco was not tiny and it was filling. I have never tried a fried avocado so it was exciting and turned out to be nice along with bean and cheese!

2.2 mi•Oltorf/East Riverside

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Pueblo Viejo

4.4(671 reviews)

Tucked away in a building across from Popeye's, this charming little restaurant doesn't have a wide…read morevariety to choose from--but what they offer is pretty special and definitely worth a visit. I ordered 2 steak tacos and horchata, both very delicious. The horchata is milky and sweet but not crazy sweet, and topped off with cinnamon. The steak tacos came out pretty hot, fresh from the grill. I got them on corn tortillas and I'm glad I did: idk if they make them in house but somebody in some house is making these because they definitely aren't store bought, and if they are I want to know where! I tried the orange habanero and creamy serrano salsas. The habanero was spicy off the bat, while the serrano had more of a lingering burn. Both paired well with the steak. They have a little bar, too, though I did not imbibe this time. Seems like they have a decent selection of agave spirits, and even Campari behind the bar (iykyk). Give them a shot, and thank the ladies in the kitchen.

I personally don't eat breakfast tacos usually, but the breakfast tacos here are delicious. Out on…read morea whim, happen to drive by and saw this place. Decided to come in and the cashier greeted us and was really nice and patient because of questions with the menu. The Taco Bueno is what I had ordered and requested no potato. Sat down and after a few seconds, chips & salsa was delivered. Then after a few minutes, the food came. Quick service for sure and the food, AMAZING. Anyone reading this, try this place out and if u like it, come back! Cuz we are for sure =D