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    Taqueria Jessica

    4.6 (220 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    taco compachano and birria
    Darian C.

    Their compachano tacos were good, the meat was cooked well and was tender. I didn't enjoy the birria tacos as much, the meat was much more tough and the cosume was alright. I would go back to try more of their tacos, it's in a little trailer with a pseudo outdoor area.

    Chorizo, egg and cheese and Bacon, egg and cheese.
    Rolando N.

    Excellent breakfast tacos made fresh. The flour tortillas are excellent. Thin and delicious. The eggs, chorizo and bacon tacos are perfect. Good balance of meat and egg. Hard to beat their prices. Service is friendly and quick.

    Migas plate
    Melanie K.

    Nice food truck with indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Great prices. Service was quick, given three types of hot sauce. Only one dollar for a bottle of water.

    Quesa Birria Taacos Plate witih Consome
    Lucy V.

    the food came out fresh and portion is decent, sauces are great! the consume is good to dip into.

    Al Pastor Taco & Barbacoa Taco
    Stephanie C.

    So surprising to find authentic, tasty tacos in north Austin, and a food truck at that! I enjoyed the pastor and barbacoa tacos and their prices definitely can't be beat. The cashiers/cooks were very nice and playful and overall it was just a good vibe! I also like that they had enclosed seating area that made it feel a little cooler on a hot day. They also sell health juices made with pineapple, chard, spinach, etc. I didn't get to try it this time, but will definitely be returning to try their health juices in the future

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    Soseh P.

    We have tried many tortas in Austin, and this spot truly stands out as the best barbacoa torta so far. The portion is very generous--be prepared, it is huge. While the single meat taco was average, the quesabirria was quite good, and the consomé was exceptional, with one of the richest flavors we have experienced. The staff was very kind and welcoming; although they did not speak much English, their hospitality made the visit all the more enjoyable. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food and an unforgettable torta, this is absolutely worth a visit. We look forward to returning.

    Breakfast tacos made to order
    Steffie S.

    I stopped in here after church for some breakfast tacos. You often find the best food at trailer parks. The place was clean, and the service was prompt. My breakfast tacos were prepared upon ordering; they were not sitting around waiting to be claimed. Delicious and fresh. My only suggested change is free water. I do not want to contribute to single use plastic bottles, so I take a water bottle everywhere I go. They declined to fill it, and that made me sad. A simple plastic water cooler in the dining area would have made this perfect.

    Only the freshest ingredients here. Love the tostado. Or chalupa I like to call it. lol. Chicken fajita is the best. Don't forget the latest next door addition of " Antojitos Jessica" Fresh blended fruits or veggies. The Lunes is really good. Can't wait to try the Martes Thank you Jorge And Loyola.

    Sarah E.

    Found our new FAVORITE taco spot near our house! Can't believe we've missed out on this place all this time. In a small food trailer park I've driven by many times, just never noticed I guess. We tried campechano, al pastor, barbacoa & bistec tacos. My favorite was campechano, then al pastor next - more flavorful 2 out of the 4. My husband also liked barbacoa which was super tender. What made this place stand out are the housemade corn tortillas and the refrigerated fresh salsas. Wish they were open nights on weekdays so I can stop by here after work to pick up for me and my husband whenever craving tacos. But we'll definitely be coming back on weekends!

    Felicia L.

    This place is a little gem! The staff is super friendly and dining is shaded and outdoors. The food was delicious! My only complaint was one taco wasn't as full but the flavor was delicious! Overall we would come back! The price point is really good too!!

    a mexican food truck
    Veronica G.

    Kept seeing this taco truck after a Costco or Goodwill run and finally got to try it out! It's in a parking lot behind Trader Joe's and always seemed busy with folks every time I drove by so figured it had to be good. Rolled in on a Thursday afternoon after the lunch rush as we were able to snag a table right by the truck with the husband and our 5 year old. I got an order of lengua tacos while my husband got some queso birria tacos with consommé and got the kiddo a plain quesadilla with fries. The tacos were good, especially with the side of spicy green salsa to top it with! I tried one of the queso birria tacos, they were tasty! Kiddo got full after eating half of his meal so I ate some of his fries and the seasoning they put on them were pretty good; not too much but enough for the fries not be bland. Overall, a pretty solid place for tacos!

    Just look at those tacos. Yummm, right?

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    12 days ago

    Delicious crispy tacos, had 4 of them. Pretty good, service is good. Place is as expected for a food truck situation.

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    4 months ago

    Tinga chicken taco is yummy! expensive tacos for what you get bistec not yummy, salsas are not so good.

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    We love going on Saturday's for their delicious quesa birria!!! 10/10! and can't forget about their horchata! It's so good!!

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    5 months ago

    Excellent food and reasonable prices. Quick service and a clean dining area. I'll be back.

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    Best tacos ever!! Hot, fresh food and friendly service. The salsas are amazing and there is one for everyone to like.

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    7 months ago

    Might be the best al pastor tacos in the city! Very tender and very flavorful. Going to visit again soon!

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    Great family business with delicious tacos. The agua Fresca (piña) was good too! Service was kind and busy!

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    Perfect perfect perfect tacos I wish I got more than 3 but they are so stuffed I couldn't. Come enjoy this gem

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    Delicious steak tacos with cilantro, grilled onions, lime and green sauce. 10/10. High quality flavor!

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    Carne Asada hitting the grill
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