My San Diego heart couldn't be happier that this spot opened in Austin. I ordered the Cali B, and it was incredible. It exceeded my expectations and cured a craving I've had since leaving home. read more

Tacolada - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Drove 45 minutes to finally get some San Diego style fast casual Mexican food in Austin and it did not disappoint. Carne Asada Burritos and Fish Tacos were amazing. The staff was friendly and helpful. I can't wait to come back. read more

Dope place!!!! Truly SoCal carne asada burritos with just steak, cheese, pico, guacamole and crema.... Only elevated with big big chunks of angus steak meat. If you like fillers like rice and beans, don't come here. My only recommendation would be to up the salsa game. The red salsa from SoCal burrito has a unique kick that isn't found in Tacolada's sauce. Not to say the salsa wasn't good, just different. read more

Tacolada - Churritos and carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is legit. I grew up in SoCal, so I was a bit skeptical at first. But the flavors are definitely there. The tacos are packed with meat, and they even have the classic carne asada fries. Such a cool food concept...making SoCal Mexican food it's own category. Will definitely be returning. read more

As someone who grew up and lived in SD for 24 years, I had really high hopes for this place. After getting non stop ads from social media about this place, I had to give it a try. Cali Burrito -added guac. Overall decent but having cold unmelted cheese took it down several notches. Fries were crispy and meat was not bad. Carne Asada fries - this one was disappointing. best way to describe this is if Chipotle were to make Carne Asada Fries, this would be it. Too many acidic components in one dish (Pico, Sour Cream, pickled Onions). Felt way too healthy and "fresh" to be San Diego Style carne asada fries. Also the cheese on this, not sure what kind of cheese was used but I imagine it was melted in a big batch under a broiler or salamander and the cheese just stuck everything together. In SD the overall heat of freshly made fries would be good enough the melt the cheese and not be clumpy. Salsa Bar / Hot sauces - My personal opinion is that a taco/burrito spot lives and dies by their salsa bar and this one missed the mark. Salsas were vinegar based and none were actually spicy. They had a habanero honey which I could barely taste any habanero, mainly just vinegar. Came in with too high of hopes but this is probably the closest I've gotten to a taste of home in ATX. Overall, didn't remind me of SD style Mexican food, maybe something that you could get in North County. read more

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Oh man, I've been craving a good burrito for YEARS and haven't quite been able to find a spot here. Sooo excited there is a Tacolada. I went around 1pm and there was a decent little line but ordered and got my food within 15-20 min. Such a great tortilla and burrito--the way a burrito should be! So much flavor and the salsas were great. I really liked the honey habanero salsa. Will definitely be back again!!! read more

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It's nice to have Cali flavors here in Austin. This is a good quick lunch spot; they do have beer, which is a plus. We ordered the Cali burrito carne asada and a carne asada quesadilla. The burrito was yummy, and I would get it again, but the quesadilla, they didn't let the cheese melt fully. The portions are really nice-sized, and the service was amazing for a newly opened spot; we really liked it. We did meet the owner, who was super nice. Will be back to try other menu items. They have good amount of sitting inside and few chairs & tables with Umbrella outside. read more

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I wish there were more vegan options, but the basics are solid. Chips and guac are fresh, salsa verde has a nice bite, and they'll make you a decent rice and bean burrito on request. Hella fast counter service and really nice workers too. Not a destination for me but totally serviceable and satisfying if you're in the area. Please consider adding more meatless, dairy-free choices for the rest of us! read more

For those of you from California.. go to VIVO!!! It's the best Californian Mexican restaurant in Austin.. I did try the carne asada taco here though and it was okay I just wish the shell was super crispy... I'm more of a Tex mex girl myself. Sauces were not great they didn't seem homemade like most local places. I might give it another try soon. read more

Have missed rolled tacos in San Diego for the 30 years we've lived in Austin. So when we saw this place opening last week it was a no brainer to try them out. The crunch on the taquitos was on pointe and the guacamole was perfect. I deleted the marinated onion slices on top....must be a new add on that I didn't want. Goat cheese was good and their house salsa was a bit hot and worked perfectly. Talked to a bunch of folks in line who were also from Southern California. Funny to see people trying to get their hit of SOCA Mexican food. My husband constantly suggests getting on a plane to fly to San Diego for a hit of real taquitos and a carne asada burrito at Robertos. So maybe now he'll quit suggesting it. Hope this place makes it! read more

Tacolada - Taquitos...an order comes with four with guacamole & goat cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Cashier was very nice. I Ordered the Pollo Asado Taco which was very good. I also tried the Tacolada Sauce it was good and spicy. however the buzzer went on to early as they have not finished my order. I believe they forgot the Guacamole on the taco though. the Inside was very nice a small taco shop but very nice I like the fact they stay open till 8 on most days and 9 on the other days read more

Well, I devoured my taco de asada and all of my food. I started eating my asada fries when I remembered to take a picture. They have little mini churros that are so good! Definitely try them! The asada taco tortilla tastes so good, had me wondering if they can sell just the tortilla itself. Overall, they have a fun fresh flavor and charbroiled meats. Serviced was great. My kiddo had a great time here as well! read more

Tacolada is exactly what Austin needed. Tex-Mex is obviously great here, but San Diego-style Mexican food has its own distinct identity and is extremely worthy in its own right and Tacolada does an excellent job representing it. The owner is from San Diego, and it shows. The food is on point, flavorful, fresh, and a great reflection of that Southern California Mexican style. On top of that, the staff was friendly and the service was quick. Really glad to have a spot like this in Austin. read more

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As someone who grew up in San Diego, I was looking forward to this. We sorely need more SoCal Mexican food here. Obviously, had to get the California Burrito. Service is friendly :) The burrito was fine. It's small by socal standards. But where it really drops stars is the salsa bar. Anyone who knows, knows the salsa bar is one of the most important features. Each one was super bland. There is zero depth of flavor. It's just medium, hotter, hot. No burnt char. No bits of garlic or goodness ground up. If they fix this, it easily jumps to 4 stars. My wife got the breakfast burrito with carne asada. There was barely any steak. It was mostly egg. Worst of all, she spotted the liquid eggs carton in the kitchen so texture was really off. Fresh eggs would be way better. Overall, pretty mid by San Diego standards. Would eat again if really hungry. read more

Good food, very flavorful, just wished they had more spicy salsas but other than that is pretty good, 100% recomend

Food was great. My wife is from Southern California and she loved it and so did I. Very friendly staff and even the owner was talking to customers. It was worth the 45-minute drive. We definitely will be back read more

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So good!! Best Cali burrito in Austin - HANDS DOWN! My husband is from San Diego and was skeptical to try another California Burrito in Texas lol Tacolada absolutely blew him away. He seriously can't stop raving about it and I co-sign his opinion here. Consider us two new regular customers! read more

As someone who loves San Diego-style Mexican food, I was excited to try Tacolada today-- and it did not disappoint. The Surf & Turf Burrito was absolutely delicious -- exactly the kind of burrito Austin has been missing. With Abdel Benitez involved...the quality and attention to detail come as no surprise. Looking forward to coming back!! read more

Relaxed vibe, perfect for a quick lunch, and the food did not disappoint. Their San Diego-style menu is stacked: fresh bowls, massive burritos, fish tacos, Baja shrimp tacos, and a salsa bar with multiple options. It is necessary that you grab all the salsas. We left full and unable to even pick a favorite because everything was delicious. Already planning my next visit for the queso and rolled tacos that are like loaded chicken taquitos. This place is so worth the drive to the arboretum! read more

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First time and I really enjoyed it fries were amazing. Also, the burritos were amazing. The salsas are great. Everything was delicious. Will definitely go back. read more

Went looking for lunch and ended up at the soft open for Tacolada...what luck! The Baja fish tacos were great, and the carne asada was delicious. Be warned, all 3 of the sauces were HOT. read more

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The dishes I tried were seasoned well. Six of us enjoyed separate dishes. All os us were pleased with our food.

I love this place ! They use quality ingredients so you don't feel heavy after eating here. The staff is super friendly and the place is busy but the wait isn't long. I'll be here again for sure ! read more

The tortilla chips tasted stale, lacked salt, and didn't have the flavor or texture I would expect from "freshly made" chips. The restaurant was quite warm, and without air conditioning, the heat from the kitchen was noticeable. The ordering process was also unclear, and the dining area is small and cramped. While there were several salsa options, they were all fairly spicy and somewhat bland. Offering a mild salsa would be a nice addition for customers who prefer less heat. The carne asada had a good grilled flavor, but the burrito overall lacked seasoning and didn't have much flavor. read more

San Diego transplant here, honestly the best Cali burrito I've had here in Austin. Also the fish taco was great. A little bit of a drive for me living in south Austin but it cured my SoCal withdrawals so I'll be making it again! read more

Tacolada - Fish Taco and California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Legit, San Diego style Mexican outside of SD!! SD mex is one of my favorite foods and Austin finally has a spot that nails it. Gotta get the Cali burrito with the Tacolada salsa. Bomb! The staff is great and super mindful too. Highly recommend it! read more

10/10 recommend best carne asada burrito I've had since moving to Texas from Cali. Super busy but not a long wait time and the cashier was super friendly. I will def be back to bring my husband for some real carne asada fries. read more

We are from SoCal and this just tastes like home. Everything we tried was so good - our new fav place to get a quick meal.

Second trip here in the last week. Just as amazing as the first trip. I'm not from SoCal but the California burrito was awesome! Also had to finish it off with some churritos which were the best! read more

OMG. Yum!! Amazing So Cal food. Cali burrito is huge and great. Awesome atmosphere and friendly staff. You can't miss this place in Austin.

As someone who grew up in California, I was genuinely excited to try this place. It kept showing up all over my social media feeds, and everyone seemed to be raving that it was just like an authentic California taqueria. Looking at the menu, I could definitely see the inspiration and was really looking forward to finally trying it. Unfortunately, my experience was pretty disappointing. We ordered lunch for our office, and while the presentation was good and the toppings, rice, and beans were all perfectly fine, the meat was a major letdown. The carne asada had virtually no flavor whatsoever. Not a hint of seasoning, not a pinch of salt, not even the brightness you get from lime or traditional marinades. It honestly tasted like plain, unseasoned meat. For me, that's a huge issue because the meat should be the star of the show, especially in a carne asada taco or burrito. You can have great toppings, good rice, and good beans, but if the protein lacks flavor, the entire dish falls flat. I found myself wondering if the restaurant is simply benefiting from social media hype more than the actual food quality. To be fair, I'm willing to give it one more chance and visit in person to see if the experience is different fresh from the restaurant versus delivery or takeout. But based on this visit alone, it doesn't come close to the taquerias I grew up eating at in California. I really wanted to love it, but for me, the lack of seasoning on the meat was impossible to overlook. read more

Tried the rolled tacos, can taste the freshness of the rolled taco, so fire!!! Carne asada fries, I'm from Cali, not the same, they put their own twist on it and I legit like it more than Cali!!! Also had the California burrito, forgot to take a picture but OMG!!! This is a piece of California in Austin for real!!!! This is a must try spot!!!! read more

Tacolada - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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For those commenting on salsa bar being mediocre, their salsa bar is true to California. Especially that orange sauce. Most burrito shops serve red or green but California is popular for serving green, red and orange if you're lucky! I always choose orange! I do wish the orange sauce was a little bit creamier but it was a close match. Nice char on my tortilla, not too many fries and asada was tender. Burrito naturally had a little bit of a kick to it, which was nice. Four orange sauces to one CA burrito is my ratio (yes, I could drink it). Service was good and portions were decent. One burrito lasted me two meals. Can't wait to go back and try the shrimp burrito next time. read more

As someone who had their first fish taco in San Diego years ago, and loved them, I am surprised at how bad this one was. This place may be known for its burritos, but skip the fish. It was overcooked, and the size of a chicken nugget. The taste overall was terrible;le and I ended up throwing it away. read more

Food service was amazing. Staff were friendly and it was packed inside. The carne asada fries were delicious! Can't wait to try more menu items. In the salsa bar I would like to see more options such as lemons/limes and hot carrots. Would really make it identical to socal food! read more

Tacolada - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

BEST CALI burrito !!! 1000000 % recommended, carne asada was tasty and we got very full, love the rolled tacos as well !!!

I got the Cali burrito and added guac to it. I've never had one with crispy cheese before...not a fan. Hopefully they'll allow substitution for regular cheese in the future. Give it a few days for the California transplants to die down before making an attempt to eat there. Limited menu was available when I arrived. Only a few select burritos, no tacos or carne asada fries. read more

Tacolada - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good food, but they need to fix their air conditioning. It doesn't help that the ice maker exhaust isn't vented to the exterior, so it's blowing hot air into the restaurant. The dining area is small and cramped, so I recommend getting your order to go. read more

Best burrito I've had. The employees were really helpful too. Would definitely eat there again.

Moved to ATX from San Diego 10 years ago and have never found a legit Cali Burrito. Praise Tacolada! LEGIT.