Highly recommend breakfast/brunch/hangover food spot. Stopped in here on a whim since my AirBnB was right up the road. Phenomenal place for brunch. Not the best for coffee, but they have the big black stuff that will strip your teeth and knock some sense into you in the morning which is good enough for me. Wide variety of breakfast tacos. They're pretty good size so order with care. Saturdays are worth coming out for the Benedicto taco which basically eggs/ham/hollandaise/avocado and most excellent. You can't go wrong with any of the stuff on the menu here. Order in the bar to the left of the kitchen and get a half dozen sauce cups to try out the various salsas they have. Of note does not take American Express. read more

Taco Joint - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

My first Tex-Mex and I loved it. I ordered three tacos: chicken fajitas, seared fish, and street taco (steak). The last one was my favorite, though the other two were also delicious. This place is next to the UT Austin campus and was very popular among students. This is one of the best affordable options in the area. read more

Taco Joint - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

So so happy to have found you! Street tacos! Taco Tuesday! $1 Tacos! I'm from Los Angeles ca and it has been hard to find really good street tacos. I've tried other places and they're not as good, no happy hour and they're not $1!!! Taco Joint has turned into my #1 taco place! Now when I'm feeling a lil homesick... On my way to TJ!!! Taco joint! I give this place five stars! Three star for the obvious.. TAco Tuesday, quality 'street tacos' or 'taco truck tacos' (no Tex mex ) drumroll $1 tacos! Actually they come w 2 tortillas so I split it into two tacos...now I get for a dollar! 4th Star $3+ beers / $3+ margaritas! 5th Star no fuss no muss, good old resto near campus no line and just good F'n food! Also ordered the bean and cheese quesadilla, so bomb! plus they have a variety of hot sauce! yum! oh actually their tortillas are made fresh!!! Score! read more

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Just the greatest breakfast tacos around. Two of them will keep you full until happy hour! The tortillas are what make these perfect. And even if you'll eat them right away, get them to go so the cheese can melt. read more

Best breakfast tacos in Austin. Will cure any hangovers or case of the blues. Could not recommend enough to locals or visitors!

If you feel the need to straddle that gap between a genuine taqueria and whatever the latest reboot of Torchy's & Tacodeli is, this may be your place. The Taco Joint appears to be the perfect blend of dive bar and trendster taco, and my first thought was these guys were pulling off one big hipster joke. And backing it up with solid food. I never heard of this place until I read Gary's ROTD, and the notion of "fish tacos" always struck me as an oxymoron. But I am a sucker for a great breakfast taco, and the eggs here are definitely Type 4 - light, buttery, with a hint of French omelet. At two bucks a pop, and making their own tortillas, this is some pretty good eating. (In Austin, there are seven different ways breakfast taco eggs are made, and I keep track of them.) You're not going to be blown away by the coffee, but you will be amazed if you score a parking place right out front. Hey, it's UT. And remember Taco Joint is maybe a notch or two above being a literal hole in the wall, so you're going to be standing around waiting for something - the cashier, the salsa bin, or your number to be called. Pffft, small stuff. Be patient, enjoy the show, and good things come to those who wait. read more

Taco Joint - The $5.14 two breakfast taco combo with coffee when you bring your own cup. That's my own cup. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

These tacos are Texas Big Did you hear me??? These things are big I would say a little bit pricey, but man they are delicious They have a huge huge variety I really recommend the breakfast tacos read more

Taco Joint might be the arguably best place in Austin for tacos, which is saying a lot with Austin being the epitome of options for tacos. The tortillas are something else. They are homemade flour tortillas. And while I am usually a corn-tortilla person, Taco Joint's tortillas are SO good. And they really tie in all of their flavor combos perfectly. My two favorites (and the most popular taco's I believe) are the street taco and the fish taco (with crispy fish). SO GOOD. Unbelievably good. The street taco has this amazing steak. And the fish taco comes with this perfect slaw that ties in amazingly with the fish (which is actually beyond delicious). I am not a big fan of fish tacos because I think many places serve dry or flavorless fish. But Taco Joint..... It blows my mind everytime how great it tastes. Prices aren't crazy expensive. The layout of the place is a little confusing, if you're a first time consumer, since they do share a door and space with a sit down restaurant. Order at the counter, wait at the counter (food comes out really fast!), sit in the open seating on your right. There are plenty of limes and two amazing sauces provided. One chipotle seasoned and one avocado seasoned (not spicy). So so good. Limited parking. Close to campus. I'd highly recommend. Definitely a less "touristy" joint compared to places like Torchy's or Taco Deli (and better in my opinion than both of those..taco wise). read more

Strap in, folks. This might be a long one. First, two meta-observations: first, Yelp Austin is a taco lover's best friend. Everybody knows Austin literally has thousands of taco choices. Many are good, but some not, so unless you're one of those tossers from L.A. who is convinced that Mexicans only gave the True and Divine Secret of their food to SoCal, trust your star ratings in this town if there's at least 100 reviews and you'll find something to love. Life is too short to eat lousy tacos. Point two: as far as UT goes, east campus food beats the hell out of west campus food. Since the undergrad dorms are almost all near Guadalupe, east campus places instead cater to faculty, staff, and grad students who make more discerning choices and don't travel in groups of 20. It's leaner times, so places have to work harder to make a buck. And Taco Joint wants your bucks. Owned by the same folks who run the also-tasty Sao Paolo (they are, in fact, connected by a hallway), Taco Joint is slightly more traditional than "taco fusion" places like Tacodeli and Torchy's, but in its own way at least as good. Tortillas are made in-house by batch (rather than to order), so they're not the best in town, but pretty close. Breakfast tacos are available all day, cheap-ish, and delicious. Pricing on everything is middle-of-pack in the taco biz, but the tacos are huge, and you won't need more than two. If you're pescatarian or veg, the fish tacos are awesome, and the veggie burger taco, which, in fairness, does not sound hugely appealing, is actually a hidden gem in this category. Whatever you pick, go for a variety of the house salsas. Similar to Tacodeli, they're eclectic, offer a nice range of heat and flavor, and aren't vinegar-heavy like anything you'd get from a store. The habanero and avocado salsas mix well. Service is fantastic, as they bus your table continuously, something about unheard of at this price point. You'll wait a minute to order and get your food, as there are usually 17 people in line and three cooks. Taco joint is both tiny and a little squalid, but turnover is quick enough that you can get a seat at their weirdly sticky tables if desired. So, if you want something tasty and filling under $20 for two, Taco Joint should go in your "to-try" bookmarks list. You'll dig it. read more

This is definitely one of my favorite taco places in Austin! Their tacos taste homemade, thick and buttery, their meats are seasoned perfectly and always tender, the portions are large, and the chipotle sauce that they have is AMAZING!!! I always wish that I could purchase a bottle of that sauce for myself but instead I just keep going back to eat good tacos with the sauce. I love their breakfast tacos with eggs and any of their tacos with pork, like the el pastor. read more

Taco Joint - El pastor and breakfast taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

They have chorizo tacos which many places don't. A campus classic and, good price and tasty.

A rare place that has torta ahogada! Tortillas made in house (I go for the whole wheat with some seeds in it). I even braved a bomb threat on campus and ate that torta; it's one of the best things here, and better than the pricey version at La Condesa. But be prepared to wait extra long if you order any of the tortas. Another favorite is the Veracruz tamal. The masa is soft and moist and topped with some shredded meat, wrapped in a banana leaf (see my pic). The tacos are a bit pricey at $3.50, but Taco Joint is still one of the best lunch options around campus. read more

Taco Joint - Torta ahogada - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is so good that it has forced me to come back from my yelp hiatus - it truly deserves a five star review. Best taco place I've been to so far! On my first visit, I tried the 4/20 and a couple bites of the steak taco and was blown away by the way the flavors melted together and how they had so much depth. The salsa bar is awesome! They have so many choices and the avocado one is to die for. My boyfriend and I loved it so much we came back the next morning for breakfast. I've never been a believer in barbacoa, but they've definitely converted me. Their barbacoa taco is served with a wedge of lime and fresh pico - AMAZING. Loved how juicy and flavorful it was. Bacon and egg as well as chorizo and egg were also excellent. Overall, love this place so much. They're constantly bussing the tables and the staff is friendly. Clean restrooms. So much better than Torchys! Try it! read more

Taco Joint - 4/20 & #3 on menu - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love love love Taco Joint. Located super conveniently next to the CPE, so expect a lot of engineering students. The tacos themselves are amazing. I never fail to get the barbacoa every single time. I don't know how exactly they make that meat but it has the perfect amount of oil. Add the pico de gallo for extra bam. I'm also not a big fan of fish tacos but theirs are pretty good and come at a good price. Their avocado sauce and chipotle sauce are a go-to. Just like the tortillas, it's fresh and homemade and filled with tastiness. The only con is that seating is limited and lines get super long during peak times but that is only because their business is booming! read more

Taco Joint - Barbacoa and migas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Taco Joint introduced me to my first migas taco, and for that, I am eternally grateful. The concept is relatively simple; combine eggs, corn tortilla strips, onion, red chile, tomato, cheese and whatever salsas your heart desires, and fold the ingredients in a soft tortilla. The migas taco at Taco Joint followed this recipe nearly to a T, piling ingredients high for bites loaded with filling and flavor. There was no skimping here. This was my first Austin taco, but it remains one of the best. The seared fish taco was similarly delicious. A large piece of seasoned, seared fish rested atop a bed of fresh, crisp slaw. The slaw made the taco, though a double-scoop of it spread evenly throughout would have made it even better. It's hard to be a pescetarian in a city known for it's BBQ. Like many restaurants that try to accommodate non-meat eaters, Taco Joint's El Vegan (a vegetarian friendly torta) featured a garden burger patty. Luckily, this patty was piled high with so much pinto bean spread, avocado and grilled onions that I forgot a bland veggie burger was hidden beneath. Me gusta. read more

Taco Joint - Vegetarian torta, egg-potato-cheese taco, migas taco and seared fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is probably my favorite Austin restaurant I've been to in the four years I've lived here. The breakfast tacos are the only thing I've had, but they bring me back time and time again. The best parts are the huge portion sizes, the pink chipotle sauce (!!!), and the homemade tortillas. The only downsides are that it can be hard to find parking, they are closed on Sundays, and the waiting area is pretty cramped. read more

Taco Joint - Potato, egg, and cheese taco before I added the beautiful chipotle sauce - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

These were the best tacos around campus that I've had! Honestly, I could say they're some of my favorites in the city. They're reasonably priced and huge in size with lots of options. We got a few for takeout. read more

Found a new breakfast taco place! Affordable and in good portion too! I love that the egg in the breakfast taco is fluffy, and not over cooked - probably suggests that each taco is made individually, and not mass made. The potatoes in the taco are also really well cooked, not soggy or mashed. such a great start to the day. I love the sauces that they provide on the side - you help yourself to it. the only drawback about this place is that service is almost non existent, and navigating the place is confusing. It's located beside a Brazilian restaurant, but also owned by that company, so you had to go into the restaurant to order the food, then head back to the taco joint location? It was confusing. Parking is also limited, but street parking around the area should be available! Overall, great breakfast tacos at a really good price! read more

Taco Joint - Indoor - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We shared 3 killer tacos the other day for lunch here. Super casual and filled with students from UT across the street. Good vibe. The El 4/20 was a highlight with shoestring crispy potatoes on flavorful steak. That tied with the El Senior Crockett, beef served with smoked Gouda. Made for an interesting taco and it worked. We also tried the pork carnitas. It was good but not as good as the 2 beef tacos we tried. Prices are decent and the tacos are fairly large. read more

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Wow! Tacos! I wish I knew about this place when I got here my sophomore year. My taco senses were opened to a new dimension my junior year when some of my engineering friends asked me to go visit this dope taco place. Man, it was dope. Fo sho. Located in north campus near the engineering buildings, Taco Joint serves up some awesome and delicious tacos in just minutes. Not only are the tacos good, but the sauces are out of this world. Perfeclty compliments any taco that you get! It's just that good my friends. From the 4/20, Street Taco, El Porko, Fried Fish Taco and the Pastorito, every one of these tacos does not compare to other tacos I've had in the Austin area. If this is your first time going, please get the Fried Fish Taco and the 4/20, eat, be happy, then order the same thing for to-go later. You know you'll want it. read more

Not the taco place that UT deserved, but the one it needed Food: 4/5 Love the fried fish tacos. Huge flattened, battered, sweet fish with cabbage and cheese. It's to die for. Lots of others to try (4/20, street taco, breakfast tacos of all kinds are my usuals) Lots of sauces on the side. Self serve. Tacos are crispy and lovely Service: 4/5 Cashiers are polite and nice. Servers are efficient. Don't really interact much tho, but that's expected. You pickup at the counter. Saw one of the waitresses get a water pail for a dog! #aboveandbeyond Atmosphere: 3/5 Typical been-here-forever restaurant. They bought out San paolo bar next to them, so it's a really weird mix right now haha. Bathrooms: 2/5 Meh. Price: 3/5 Breakfast tacos are about $2.50. Most other tacos are around $3-4 Bonus points given because it's the best taco place in the area. I always come back. If you live near, go to, or work at the university, eat here!!!!!! DO IT!!! You won't regret it. read more

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Great tacos. Really chewy, thick freshly made tortillas are amazing. If you can't get the tortilla right for a taco, you may as well go home and Taco Joint I think makes among the best in Austin. I strongly recommend the chorizo, as it melds a lot of flavor together in that taco. The salsa is fireballing hot though, so watch out if you like salsa on your taco though. The chorizo is already a bit spicy - doubling it with the salsa made it a bit overwhelming. Still, forewarned, breakfast taco heaven here. read more

Taco Joint is a lively, cozy local place just off campus. First off, welcoming service that are really efficient in their expediting of food and payment. This place has a wide selection of tacos, lots of breakfast tacos. The lunch tacos are spot on though. I had the Whole Mole and Fried Fish taco, and let me just say I was quite satisfied. I'm not a huge expert on Mexican cuisine but the Mole was a very unique and flavorful choice. The Fried Fish was HUGE, definitely worth and really yummy. Overall, sweet little dive near UT campus, going to frequent here more often! Satisfying meal. read more

Taco Joint - Menu. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We came to this place after a colleague recommended this place. I was a bit hesitant about going because it was around lunch time and didn't want the wait to be too long. However, the line moves fast and people are in and out. I had the street and fried fish taco and smothered it with the chipotle & habanero sauces. Incredible! read more

Taco Joint - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tried 3 tacos and all the salsas. Had the street taco, fried fish taco, and the El 420. All were enjoyable but the street taco was definitely my least favorite, surprisingly. The fish taco was really nicely fried and crunchy, and the El 420 had a nice flavor and crunchy shoestring potatoes. Of all the salsas, the chipotle, creamy avocado one and the standard red salsa were my favorite. Wasn't a huge fan of the habanero one as it had an odd flavor and the other green salsa was a bit bland. All in all, the tacos are very fresh tasting, authentic flavors, and a substantial size. Worth checking out! read more

A great taco spot close to campus. Good tacos that are reasonably priced. Not super fancy but a great spot for a quick bite. read more

Taco Joint - Bar at taco joint - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

A great gem of the UT campus. Even at the crack of dawn you'll see students rolling out of bed for these wonderful authentic tacos. I've only had their breakfast tacos, but that's all I need to try to know that I love taco joint's tacos. Tortillas are toasty, salsas are tasty, and atmosphere is true to it's name. A must try in Austin for some good Texas style breakfast. read more

Taco Joint - Sausage and egg - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast tacos! I ordered two bacon-egg-cheese tacos and when I opened them they were smothered in melted cheese and quite wonderful. The place isn't the cutest but the staff was sweet and efficient. The reason I gave 4 stars is because of the amazing sauces! read more

Cheap, fast, tacos that are fresh and delicious. Quick service and nice people working there. Some of the best tacos I've had in Austin. Go during happy hour and you can pay a mere $3.50 for a liquor drink made with fresh watermelon juice. Yes, actually fresh. So yummy. Order chips and queso and you'll get fresh, homemade chips. Not the best queso I have ever had, but pretty good. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a quick bite. read more

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Well, the ever amazing tacos did not disappoint here at their original location. I was frequenting the Oltorf location for awhile. But it is no longer as convenient for me. It was strange to come in here because I used to have dinner at Sao Paolo's years ago, but both of these businesses seem to have merged in a well conceived manner. First, parking is of course a bit tricky since the location is still very close to UT. They have parallel parking with meters, and 1 hour parking right out front. I noticed several employees parking in the 1 hour spots. We ordered on the Sao Paolo side of the building, soon after we figured out we were in the wrong area to order since no one acknowledged us. Once we ordered, it was still not clear to us where we could sit, so we sat in the Sao Paolo side of the restaurant. No one told us we couldn't sit there, but we did notice several employees dining there as well. The tacos were as usual, very good. No different to me from the Oltorf location. Since we came on a Sunday, they closed at 3pm and apparently Sao Paolo's opened that day at 3pm. A confusing set up they have going on here, but it seems to be working for them. read more

Heard a lot of good things about this place, so I figured I would come try them out myself. I came for breakfast and got the El Hassan which is chorizo & potatoes and the El Señor Crockett which was beef, cheese, avocado, and pico. Both tacos were good size, decently priced, and were both pretty good! The service was fast and overall, I had a great time! Satisfied with my visit :) read more

Taco Joint - El Hassan (left) El Señor Crockett (right) - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm sorry but this place is *just* OK. I think people go crazy for it because its so close to campus, and its not (entirely) Tex-Mex. But frankly, it's totally watered down compared to real, honest to goodness Mexican food. Tortillas were quite stale was good. Two stars for convenience, pretty good salsas, and being *more* authentic than most places in town. read more

Delicious loaded tacos with a wide variety of sauces to top with. Recently discovered their extensive coffee/espresso menu, making this the perfect place to start my day! read more

Taco Joint - Egg and sausage breakfast taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was looking for a place that served Breakfast Tacos who actually make the Flour Tortillas; this is how I ended up at Taco Joint. You can see in my photo, that the Tortilla is SUPER Dry and Stiff, no bueno! To add to that, the Potatoes were COLD and didn't taste fresh (aka frozen). I'd recommend going somewhere else, based on my unpleasing experience, documented by photo ;) read more

Taco Joint - Potatoes were COLD Tortilla Dry, Stiff & Thin No Bueno! :( - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everyone in Austin has a favorite taco place. Taco joint deserves to be on the top of most people's list. These tacos are big. I'm stuffed with just two tacos! And the ingredients used feel quite healthy. Highly recommend the fish taco and street taco here! read more

BEST TACO PLACE IN AUSTIN! That's a bold statement but I mean it. They're sauces are amazing. The chipotle and avocado are the best ones. They make their tortillas fresh which many places skip. You cannot lose with any of them breakfast tacos. Potato egg and cheese is my favorite along with the steak egg and gouda. Their lunch tacos are just as good too. Probably the best street taco I've tasted. El senior Crockett and the fried fish taco are great as well. Riverside location is just as good. I make sure to go here every time I'm in Austin or at least get some tacos to go. read more

Taco Joint - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best tacos in Austin!! The Señor Crockett with avocado sauce is a must-try. Breakfast tacos are great as well. Come early to avoid a long line. read more

Sooooooo I know that Austin knows a little something about tacos. This is absolutely my favorite. Hands down. Their tortillas taste fresh and their flavors are savory and robust. Their salsas are self serve and the perfect compliment for whatever your preference is. I usually opt for the 4/20 or street taco for lunch and the potato egg and cheese for breakfast. The service is friendly and prompt with plenty of seating. I recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious local tacos. read more

Fairly big portion sizes, if you don't eat a ton you can totally get one taco and that's enough. Tastes good too

During covid they have outside seating. So far I think these may be the best breakfast tacos I have had. The steak Gouda cheese with red salsa was a spiritual experience. read more