Ohhhh Paco's. Between all the high rise apartment buildings and generic restaurants popping up in Mueller, Paco's keeps Austin weird. I think this establishment is owned by a tight knit family, and they have been in the area for a long time. It's structured like a small shack cantina with a lot of outdoor seating. Like eating at Uncommon Objects, tons of knick knacks and gadgets fill the wall space and the yard area. I've come here twice to try out their lunch tacos. The carnitas taco was my favorite, compared with the barbacoa and the picadillo. A nostalgic things about carnitas is the smoothness of biting into juicy pork and instant spiciness, just no something Paco's offers overall. Barbacoa is basically a log of unattractive meat. Most surprisingly, Picadillo is a ground beef stew (chopped carrots and steamed potato included) in a tortilla! A soggy experience. Since this eatery is one of the few located near the work places in the area, I know I'll be back to try out nachos and breakfast tacos. The difference salsas they offer add to the spunkiness of Paco's. read more

Paco's Tacos - Barbacoa on bottom, comes with the meat in a tortilla. Carnitas on top with guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We stopped in on our last morning in Austin and brought our dog-- it was great! We tried their bacon, egg, and cheese, potato, egg, and cheese, and chorizo and egg and they were all tasty. My fave was bacon, egg, and cheese. Mimosa was good. You can tell they use fresh and real ingredients. Their salsas are amazing-- our favorite was the honey habanero because it's sweet and spicy. Their half and half tortillas are YUMMMM. Quality food, kind service. It's 10:30 on a Sunday and we had no issue finding parking and had the outdoor area to ourselves. They have water bowls for pups. We'll be back next time we're in town. read more

Food was pretty terrible the woman working was really nice. Cute vibe for drinks maybe.. we didn't try the alcoholic drinks. Reminded me of cafeteria food read more

Single worst dining experience I've ever had in Austin, and I was raised here. The patio is cute, but nothing can redeem the repulsive quality of their food. I ordered a number of items: their queso is undoubtedly a block of velveeta melted in a pot, but it's hard to say because it wasn't even THAT good. I also ordered their sliders, which were pre-packaged, frozen beef pucks whose moisture came from the package they were in. They had the texture and flavor of frozen beef you'd find in a TV dinner. Lastly, I ordered a taco which never came out. Apparently they never heard me order it...? When you walk into the establishment and see the kitchen, my review will entirely make sense. This place is the farthest from an authentic taco joint. Please save your money as I feel duped and upset at the quality of my meal. read more

Food is good as well their sauces! Pretty happy that we tried the place. Place is corky but clean. read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Gross Ordered dinner tacos with rice and beans and it was gross (Paco Pollo and brisket Hook Em taco). The "chicken fajita" taco, Paco Pollo was mixed with pork and dark chicken meat. The brisket was easily days old and so disgusting I couldn't eat it. The poblano rice had a ton of butter in it, same, couldn't eat it. The most disgusting part? Every single employee working in the kitchen was making the food and putting it together with bare hands. They were touching all of the food with bare hands. So gross. There was one guy who was eating and just walked right back through the kitchen. Someone was making cookies and touching them (making them into ball shape) with his bare hands. read more

I've driven by this place many many times on the way to the Mueller area but never actually stopped by until today. A friend and I were in the mood for trying something new and mexican so we found Paco's on yelp. In short, its a very homey restaurant with very homestyle type food. I got a chicken taco and a carne guisada and they taste like something your mom would make. Chicken taco was a LOT of seasoned thigh meat, some rice stuffed in and some sauteed vegetables with some cheese on top - similar to taco night that my family would do sometimes so kinda below my expectations actually but its hefty for sure. The carne guisada is amazing - rich gravy and chunks of meat. I regret not just getting the plate of that so that I could have more of it. The salsas are pretty good too - the poblano one is my favorite but all are fresh. The smell is intoxicating. However, I am not a fan of their tortillas. Corn/flour hybrid sounds great in theory - flour pliancy and chew imbued with great taste, but the ones here are neither here nor there. You don't get much corn taste and the tortillas don't have the texture of flour either. It's literally in between both, so you don't get to experience the goodness of either side but left with something thats just meh. If anything its a bit jarring. But ya, would come back for the guisada and possibly breakfast tacos - they're cheap here! read more

Paco's is a great little neighborhood hang-out with killer breakfast tacos, some great traditional Tex Mex dishes, burgers, daily specials, and a fun/ casual atmosphere with ample indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is usually pretty busy, but don't worry. You won't have to wait too long for your food. They always seem to be well-staffed with an efficient team. My favorite thing at Paco's, aside from the great food, are the cool coffee mugs that are available at breakfast. I always enjoy picking out the perfect one to fit my mood. It's the little things, y'all! So the next time you're looking for a cool Taco experience, I recommend Paco's, and their awesome assortment of salsas. Have fun! read more

Probably not worth the price. The menu was pics listed here show a lower price than the actual one when you come into the restaurant. The tacos themselves are great and I was satisfied with their taste. However, it's not worth the exorbitant price I paid for 3 tacos and a coffee ($20!). For this reason, I probably would not come back. read more

Arrived starving! Great food, fast service, large portions! Amazing casual ambiance. Looks tiny from front, but has enormous outdoor seating and large parking lots (yes, two lots). First time there, but will be back! read more

My favorite seafood tacos I've gotten in Austin! To be fair, I haven't gotten much seafood in general here but still very pleased with the shrimp tacos. Love the service I got when I was here as well. We were staring up at the big menu behind the register and the cashier offered us handheld menus to better read the options. Vibes are cool too. I like the layout and decor of the place. Have already been twice in the past week! read more

Paco's Tacos - La Vieira (scallop taco) - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It's really unfortunate that a neighborhood place has to be so difficult about their five dollar credit card limit. I literally haven't experienced a restaurant who does this in over five years. It's super antiquated and they are plenty busy not to have this rule. The funny thing is the only person that ever makes a stink about this is the owner. And she was super rude about it. I tip every time on my $2.75 Taco, I probably get tacos here at least 2-3 times a week. The breakfast tacos are really the only thing that I like and you can't really mess those up. There are plenty of other places for good Mexican food, the lunch tacos in my opinion are terrible. If I'm gonna have to go out of my way to get cash, I'm gonna go to an authentic Mexican food trailer that's closer to my house. When I said this to the owner, she said that's fine and didn't care. As a business owner myself, I know that losing a customer over $1.50 and a few cents on your merchant account isn't what's important, it's about the word of mouth that your customers have. As a happy customer I literally tell people about this place all the time. As and unhappy customer I have the same tool. Is that worth it to you, Paco's?! Then I asked for for salsas that weren't dirty outside (apparently it was just thawed ice) and the owner was trying to be extra nice but her daughter made a snide comment about them not being dirty. I know you don't care about this one customer... But you should. That's just good business. read more

Me gusta Paco's tacos! I live south so I always try to stop at Paco's if I'm going to be in that area. Definitely my favorite North-ish breakfast spot. Lunch sounds delicious but I haven't had the occasion to try it yet. The Big Man is delicious, good to share with another person. Their tacos are also big and very reasonable at only $2. Other places nearby charge $3-6 for most of their tacos. Great patio with well tended succulents and funky industrial-esque decor. Dogs welcome. read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal this past weekend, and even though my husband has ordered tacos to-go before, we've never been to eat in the restaurant. Besides the scratchy uncomfortable chairs (they really hurt my legs!), which I dinged a star, this is our new favorite spot! Service was extremely pleasant, and the food came super fast. After reading some of the other reviews on Yelp, I'm not sure what people are expecting from a casual, local Tex Mex spot. Paco's is exactly what I expected, fast, great prices-good value, not pretentious, and friendly service. I would say that their decor is borderline too kitschy for my taste, but it's endearing. We got 3 breakfast tacos and Chilaquiles ($5.75 before 11AM) add Chorizo. My Chilaquiles was spicy, flavorful, and the tortilla pieces/strips were bite size which was a nice surprise. My husbands tacos were all very big and he ended up not finishing one. Nothing is over $10-even dinner plates, that's hard to find with Tex Mex spots these days. Overall, looking forward to return and try their drinks! read more

Paco's Tacos - Chilaquiles add Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food and staff are amazing! Will definitely go back. Margaret is sweet and awesome! Love them. read more

Paco's Tacos - The food and staff are amazing! Will definitely go back. Margaret is sweet and awesome! Love them. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Always good eats. We love the atmosphere, the food, drinks, and the friendly service. They care that you are satisfied and happy. THX !!!

This is a great place to go and grab some delicious tacos. They are friendly too which makes it a pleasant experience. I would recommend trying each salsa since they are unique in taste. A must try in Austin Mueller area. It's right off 35 so if you're driving through you gotta try a taco! Tell them Trey sent ya ! ORANGE is definitely my favorite!!! read more

Paco's Tacos - Favorite is the ORANGE salsa! It's hot so mixed it with the creamy jalapeño ranch! Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

. Solid queso and tacos. I haven't had anything I didn't love. Everyone has been friendly and the environment is unique. Lovely local spot!

Great place for all kinds of tacos. Located in what appears to have been a small house. Service was good but seating is limited.

Loved the tacos here. Wandered here after buying the plants next door. The regular tacos came STUFFED and they werent messy. I forgot what I got, bit they were recommended by the cashier. DELICIOUS. Boyfriend got breakfast tacos and ye loved them. Excited to come back next time we go plant shopping! read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Have always driven by this place, but I finally made the stop this time! I encourage you to come if you like breakfast tacos, they were really good. The salsas were also good & had a good kick to them. Only thing I wasn't crazy for was the tortilla soup. I love love love tortilla soup & try it everywhere but it didn't do it for me here, other than that this place is great! read more

Paco's Tacos - Everything was great minus the tortilla soup. Wasn't a fan - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I really want to like this place for its relaxing and authentic vibe, but after three occasions eating here I have to admit that the food is just not good. I've had subpar enchiladas, margaritas and tacos at this point and have been unimpressed by everything except for the salsa selection. read more

Their popularity was not a fair reason to dock a star. Excited to go back and please forgive me, Paco

Super Strong 4 & 1/2, Awesome "real-Austin" establishment. The customized migas & chorizo taco on a perfectly light and fluffy flour tortilla just may well have been the most perfectly proportioned breakfast taco I have eaten in this town, and at this point I have eaten many many many of them here. That pillowy refined flour cloud of deliciousness wrapped around the harmonious mixture of fried eggs, spicy meaty, ground sausage, and just slightly deliciously stale tortilla chips like a mitten from food heaven. The resulting taco was the perfect sized, substantial but not unwieldy. 2 tacos left me satisfied yet not uncomfortably full. The same could not be said for my brother-in-law Paco's big man, which basically consisted of the contents of what is commonly known as a Hungry Man hero at the delis where I grew up on Long Island, namely 2 fried eggs, fried potatoes, onions and peppers. Here this massive amount of breakfast foods is served with a massive burrito size flour tortilla, resulting in something one might call an open-faced burrito, might they be so inclined. He was barely able to finish the thing, which is saying something considering I have seen him put away amounts of food copious enough to do both his Midwestern heritage and adopted home state of Texas proud. In addition to perfectly executed and exceptionally fresh-tasting Tex-Mex this place offers both legit and increasingly rare Austin quirkiness (we visited on Christmas eve and the sign out front proclaimed "Brown Santa here") and a cool comfortable vibe and spacious, leafy and lovely outdoor eating area. Best of all however is the honest sincere yet easygoing and above all, exceedingly friendly service. Weeks later I still clearly remember the impression the warmth of the staff left on me. read more

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We got takeout in the afternoon. I got three different tacos that were all incredible. The sauces and salsas were tasty too. These are easily the best tacos in Mueller. I'd say I've had better in the city but for the area, I'd definitely return. The wait for the food was a little longer than anticipated but not too bad! read more

I can't believe that I lived in Austin for six years and never visited this place. I guess it took moving to a place devoid of Tex-Mex for me to really search for good spots whenever I'm back in Texas. Whatever the reasoning, I'm happy I finally dined at Paco's Tacos. For one, the decor of this place is amazing! It's such an eclectic spot indoors and out. When you open the door to enter the restaurant, there is a stuffed animal (I think that's what it was!) connected by a string, so that it moves every time the door opens. All throughout the restaurant, there's even more random, unique decor. This place has some definite character! The taco menu is pretty extensive. I went with the carne guisada, Paco's Pick, and BEC tacos. The cashier mentioned that all tacos are made on their homemade corn-flour mixture, but you can get just corn or flour upon request. I recommend going with the corn-flour! I really feel that specific tortilla enhanced my tacos. You could tell they were quite fresh and the flavor was on point! I can't wait to try their migas and queso. The service here is also stellar. You can tell it's a joint where folks know one another and the people running the place are a family unit. I liked this place enough to buy some breakfast tacos to take back to NYC with me. I'm sure that when I eat them, I'll relive my wonderful experience dining here. read more

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I was so excited to write this review because I love Paco's! I've eaten here for lunch and I've also ordered catering from them. Both of which were delicious! I have to brag about the catering though- we got 10lbs of fajita meat with peppers, cheese, tortillas, and salsa for $86.00!! It fed over 40 people and came out to less than $2 a taco. (Anywhere else, its over $200 to feed that many people). As you can tell from the attached photo, everyone ate it up. I read another review and they were disappointed with the shrimp, but I haven't had that kind of taco here. And to be honest, I wouldn't order shrimp from Paco's anyways. I save my seafood for a seafood restaurant or a surf and turf food truck. But maybe that's just me. The location itself is super fun with a lot of PARKING and outdoor/indoor seating. I guarantee if you go to Paco's you will not be disappointed!! read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

We were actually on our way to Torchy's when we made a last minute decision to turn left into Paco's Tacos. It's super cute on the inside--an old converted house with a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Service wasn't particularly helpful when we got up to the register since the guy was distracted figuring out someone else's order. He also didn't let us know whether or not someone would bring the food out, so one of awkwardly kept hanging around the counter and eventually figured out that orders were kind of just called out. Sadly the food itself isn't that great. The queso compuesto was too runny and didn't have any guacamole in it despite what the menu said. The mushroom and spinach quesadilla was good, but while one side was nice and crisp, the other side was completely soggy. The gringo taco was OK, as was the chicken tostada. Worse were the margaritas that were too slushy and tasted off. We wanted to love this place; we really did! And we hate to think that Torchy's--which has become so corporate and tacky with its ridiculous overexpansion--is better, but it is. Don't think that we'll be back but wouldn't blame others for trying for a better experience than ours. read more

I ordered the FTB tacos first, but they had a funny taste. I couldn't finish the taco. So, I ordered the portobello taco next and it was okay. Both pretty bland. Nothing special. The place itself was interesting and gave a certain feel. Not too sure how I feel about the logo -- a taco wearing a sombrero -- really? read more

Nope! Not for me! I got the hok'em and the brisket was sooo dry. The carnitas,dry too, and the guacamole 100% that Costco shit that comes in a bucket! The horchata tasted like someone mixed milk and water with sugar. Just awful! I do not recommend. read more

This place is not good. Not sure how anyone likes it. Although to be fair my gf likes it. The first time I was here I tried the bigman. Not good. The salsa made everything cold. The second time I tried the special which I believe was tortilla soup and a tostada. Nothing tasted good. The tortilla soup didn't taste anything like tortilla soup usually tastes like. It tasted like it was based on chicken soup broth. Yuck. read more

Place is so amazing, the people that work here make it. Really amazing breakfast tacos and drinks are dirt cheap.

Great big tacos and big taste. Affordable and an array of salsas. My friends love to go. Now a hidden cantina for HH. read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Fast, friendly service and great tacos in a very hip, Texan setting. Come check out the new outdoor upgrades, including mister fans and an awesome shade structure! read more

Paco's Tacos - New wash basin - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It's a very quaint and the staff is always wonderful, Food is prepared fresh andgreat deal for $

Great tacos and that says a lot for being in Austin. The ordering is quick and the prices are fair. They could do a better job with picking up orders that are placed on the phone.. I have had to wait in line for phone orders and that's a bummer. read more

Tacos were mid, brisket taco was garbage. So dry it tasted like ham. Coleslaw was better tasting than the brisket meat just cause it had some sign of moisture. I didn't think I'd ever spend $40 for garbage. It makes a turd I guess. My fingers are crippled after eating the food. read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped here with my boys before a school event @ the AISD PAC. My oldest had come here before and always talked about how tasty it was, and boy-oh-boy, he was spot on. Tried the Paco's Pick taco as well as a cheese enchilada plate. The tacos were little bites of perfection and the tomatillo salsa was a perfect companion. The cheese enchiladas with the sour cream sauce was tasty, unexpectedly a little spicy and the borracho beans were the tastiest I've had in Austin. This place is a happy dive of deliciousness. A definite must go if you find yourself near Mueller and are just Torchy Taco'ed out and looking for a little more taco love & good old fashioned Austin. Keep us the great work! read more

One of the hidden gems of Austin. Old time Austin funky and great food together aren't always as easy to find together as you'd think, but Paco's has it down. The surroundings alone make it funky Austin. It's a converted old house with a maze of a parking lot. At least in the evening, the parking lot is navigable enough for a large SUV to find plenty of space and room to maneuver, though. And the inside of the house brings back memories of other converted Austin gems like Danny Young's Texicalli Grille on Oltorf. Yep, it's got that kind of old Austin feel to it. The food is equally amazing. It's not quite Torchy's and not quite a taqueria. Imagine a really good taqueria adapted slightly for funky Austin. You've got Paco's. Now you have everything from authentic tortas and gorditas (including barbacoa and carnitas) to vegan tacos. Since this is Austin, they're also required to have good queso and a good salsa bar. They deliver on this too. The real stars of the show, though, are the mixed corn/flour tortilla which may be my new favorite tortilla and their made to order breakfast tacos, which compete with anyplace in town.. Here's hoping that Paco's remains just as it is for a very long time. read more

A disclaimer: I don't care if you're from LA or the RGV and think that you have divinely privileged insight into what a taco is supposed to be. Really, I don't. Aztec gods did not, in fact, give you their book of recipes, so if you think that $3.50 is too much for a taco, or that certain ingredients belong on a codex of proscribed books, please stay the f*ck home and for the love of gods, don't tell me about it. Paco's won't be your thing. Okay, I feel better. So, anyway, these are fusion tacos/gringo tacos/whateverthehell you wanna call 'em tacos, and they're good. Tons o' seafood and veggie options, really good salsas, some with powerful heat. Prices are in Torchy's/Tacodeli range, which is to say that it will take $10-$15 to feed you. If that causes you to blow a gasket, then I suppose Taco Bell still has locations in town. I think it's fine for what you're getting. The fish, shrimp, and scallop tacos were lovely, the chicken and tortilla soup good if fairly standard. There was a $2 bloody mary/mimosa special. I think they might have gotten a fifth star just for that. Paco's itself oozes local charm, the building obviously a former residence with tiny, secluded little rooms with Mexican kitsch everywhere surrounded by an adobe wall around an enclosed courtyard. If we didn't have someplace to be, several more rounds of cheap drinks just might have happened. The staff were sooooooper friendly to us, talking us through the menu and chatting with us about the Indiana Jones double feature we were about to catch at Blue Starlite. We felt welcomed in a way that seemed genuine and unforced. So, since this is on the way to our summer movie hangout, I see a return trip in the future. For those arriving by car, parking is limited, so you might have to do the mall across the street and hoof it. But you should. It's worth it. read more