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    Taqueria Lopez

    4.6 (45 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Stands, Mexican
    Open 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    A short line at 6:30am, lucky me! It can get crazy busy!
    Kimberly K.

    Cash only - you have been warned! A small food trailer outside of a gas station (ATM) inside. I used to haunt this place, when I lived in south Austin. Now it is an occasional destination, a place where my mind wanders like thoughts of a wayward ex lover - nostalgic and warm, reminiscent of another time and place, a different era. The woman who owns this stand has had it for decades now. Her customers are faithful, fervent and many. There is a good chance that on a weekday at 6am, you will have to wait in a little line. I love the breakfast tacos - the homemade tortillas and gooey gooey cheese never fail to satisfy. For lunch, the beef fajita tacos with cilantro and onions are a savory, carnivorous delight. In a land of overpriced tacos, Taqueria Lopez is the real deal - local, affordable and dependable.

    Larry E.

    I have eaten here a number of times and could never remember the name, so I always ended up asking another YELPER. This is a tiny trailer at a convenience store and gas station. These are Mexican street tacos and as such are a bit smaller. A real plus is they are extremely inexpensive. To me, their forte' are the breakfast tacos. They are stunning. The lunch tacos are also quite good, especially the Chicharones. Today, I rushed from a series of appointment to try and catch the end of the breakfast tacos and just missed the timing. I tried crying, laying on the ground kicking and screaming and even tried to pretend I was going to hang myself right there (not very convincing as I only had dental floss). No luck. So, I went for the excellent Chicharones. $2.00 EACH! I usually eat in the formal dining room which means I sit on the trailer hitch as I have learned that eating in the car makes me stay hungry all day as the orders linger. This place is cash only and easy to miss. I will update my review after I have their menudo. I just have not been able to get there on a Saturday. If it is as good as their other food, another star may loom.

    Soft Taco al Pastor on flour tortilla.
    Terry P.

    I love taco trucks parked next to gas stations/convenience stores because you aren't paying for ambience, just usually great homemade ingredients for small prices. This truck is parked next to the Citgo "gas store" on Teri Ln. at the corner of Freidrich Rd. in SE Austin (only about a mile from the I-35 northbound feeder road). The menu indicates slim pickins' for ingredient choices. I don't know if they perhaps have ingredients not listed on the sign, like refried beans for instance. I'd like to try a breakfast taco since the Yelp pictures and reviews are tempting. I ordered 2 al pastor tacos on flour tortillas (don't judge me--yes, they should be on corn, but I was in the MOOD!). The flour tortillas were soft and grilled just right, so I was happy I made that selection, but--pet peeve--they were rolled together in one piece of foil. What if they weren't both for me? What if I wanted eat one now and one later and the foil ripped? Pet peeve #2: they only allow 1 small salsa per taco, so for my 2 tacos I had to pay $0.50 extra so I could have 2 salsas verdes de cremas per taco. A lot of trucks have large plastic squirt bottles at the window or on a table so you can serve yourself to your heart's content (YES!), PLUS give you a number of small to-go salsas. Hint, hint Taqueria Lopez. As for the pastor meat itself, it was extremely soft and shredded, as in the texture of regular, pliable pulled pork, but without the juciness. It was obviously cooked in a dry red chili of some sort because I had to pick out several seeds and pieces of dried chilies as I ate the taco, which I wouldn't have minded, but it had NO trace of pineapple flavor (my preference) and was somewhat bland. Good thing I got those extra salsas! They were topped with the requisite fresh white onion and cilantro, but the cilantro was minutely chopped to death and was dry as well. SIGH. So, for these $2 tacos, maybe I got what I paid for this time.

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    Steve H.

    I feel like these guys have totally stepped up the lunch game. This is easy my favorite Taco truck in all of south Austin. Ridiculous cheap prices.. Its a buck fifty per taco no matter what you get. Same lady has been running it forever. I cant say enough good things. If you are thinking about eating here just do it.

    Al Pastor & Beef Fajita Tacos. Beef Fajita was BETTER!!
    Jerry E.

    $1.50 Breakfast Tacos! $1.75 Lunch Tacos! Besides the cheap price...they're Freaking Tasty as hell!! Beef Fajita tacos are Off Da Chain Outstanding!! Picadillo was Mehh...think I'll skip it next time. I recommend getting corn tortillas instead of flour, just tastier & more fresh in my opinion. Each taco was topped with fresh chopped onion & cilantro. Really Good!

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    Amanda S.

    There is something special about the breakfast tacos here at Taqueria Lopez! My husband has been getting breakfast tacos from the lady here for well over 10 years! The way she perfectly makes the eggs and the bits of bacon mixed in ... and then omg the cheese she uses is that special kind of cheese too! Her breakfast tacos truly are my favorite in town! The spot is cash only - FYI so come prepared. The price is cheap. You can get 2 breakfast tacos for $3 and change. It's a delicious deal! If you are looking for the perfect breakfast taco without all the hoopla - this is the place! #tacosforlife

    Love the breakfast  gordita and SAUCE!
    Jason F.

    Great little taco truck, good food. Doesn't take credit cards yet but there's an ATM inside the store.

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    10 years ago

    Love the Barbacoa tacos! Gorditas are delicious too! I'll be coming back for more soon for sure

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    If not the best breakfast tacos I've ever had, they're right up there. I had the chorizo and egg and bacon and egg. Simply delicious.

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    9 years ago

    Epically good food! Generous portions and super cheap. The staff is on point and friendly.

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    Amazing service. Such humble people serving the best of Mexican food. Highly recommended.

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    10 years ago

    Wow! Best Mexican street food I've ever had. Great people, great food. I will be back!

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    Arriba Abajo

    Arriba Abajo

    4.3
    (323 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    We went here for the first time for dinner. The atmosphere was so welcoming and calming. Staff was…read morevery friendly and helpful from the moment we walked through the door. We was undecisive about what to order.But with the help of our waiter Statin and the Runner Q answering our questions and explaining in details what certain menu items were, we were able to make a excellent choice. My daughter went with me chicken quesadilla pizza starter, and I went with the caesar salad and added chicken.Food was very delicious and packed with tons of flavor. We will definitely be back again

    Came here for lunch on a weekday. So the place was very quiet. Only a few other tables were…read moreoccupied. Arriba Abajo as you walked in just gave me all the vibes of a happening place when you want to hang out with friends and have a great time. We ordered the braised ribs rolled tacos for appetizers. It was so fresh and kicking' with all kinds of flavors. I wish I had ordered another one. The avocado sauce layered on the bottom was just enough to keep wanting more. For lunch I ordered the Carneasada Fajitas with chimichurri and my husband ordered the Carneasada Taqueria. With my fajitas came a side of frijoles, green rice & flour tortillas. Corn flour was the other option. Both meals came in pipin' hot & the smell coming from both was very aromatic, zesty & spice. Amazing taste, flavors, just the right amount of marinade on the Carneasada with a hint of lime. It was so delicious while enjoying the ambiance. Our server was a delight and took very good care of us. We didn't order any of their alcoholic beverages since we were both working, but definitely we will be back to enjoy more food and try out their beverages.

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    Licha's Cantina

    4.1
    (845 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Another fun place in Austin! Great Mexican food, great and…read morefast service and the mood here was so cozy and inviting- we really enjoyed our food here. So we were thinking of tacos or Mexican food and my daughter suggested this spot as she had come here with some friends and really enjoyed their sopecitos. I had never had a sopecito! What is that! So we had to try... We were lucky to arrive at the right time (9 pm!) where we got their last table!! Make reservations or something because this is another one of those places that fills up! So- we were taken care of immediately: chips and some very hot salsas were set on the table while we chose. They menu is in QR code format, but we asked and got paper menus as well. Well I got the chicken sopecitos , my daughter got the pork ones and my partner got the meat tacos. Everything was delicious, the food arrived promptly, the portion size was perfect and bountiful and everything was super enjoyable. I really enjoyed trying some New Mexican favorites. Next time I will try some other delicacies since I always get tacos tacos burritos or quesadillas: time for some new items on the menu! Enjoy!

    Could have been much better. Many of their dishes are very…read moresweet, instead of savory. Salsa was the best thing. Music was so loud in the back room areas that you could not even have a conversation with others at your table. When I asked to have the music turned down, I was ignored. Dishes were on the pricer side. We won't be back.

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    Fonda San Miguel

    Fonda San Miguel

    4.1
    (1.4k reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    Our go to restaurant ... often. Always great service and food. Wonderful atmosphere. A true escape…read morefrom day-to-day life in Austin. Always show up here when folks visit from out of town. Varied menu. Daily special/additions. Everything you might want in an interior Mexican restaurant. Frozen margaritas are world class ... best anywhere! The Miguel platter is a wonderful way to start off. Guacamole is best in town. Tasty lamb chops. Must have black beans! I had the pork chop which is a treat! My wife had crab enchiladas, a special, and said they were delicious (with suiza sauce). Beef dishes were a hit too. Tres leeches and flan were well received and the vanilla ice cream and latte were a great end to a wonderful dining experience.

    As a Texas native & Austinite, my boyfriend has been going to Fonda for years (they've been around…read moresince 1975 after all). I've only been once and it's definitely not gonna be the last time. In fact, we've got an upcoming reservation that's been on the books for quite sometime. They've managed to remain delicious, relevant and in demand 50 years! That's saying something. I'll tell you what that says...it says they rule! Reservations can be tricky to get but oh so worth it. The bar & atrium are fantastic and they boast a generous happy hour. The restaurant area and entire space are decorated wonderfully. Amazing artwork adorns the walls, they've got extensive art all about, vaulted ceilings and more. It's kind of like being in a hacienda. It feels like you're in Mexico. Truly. The restaurant and food are upscale without being pretentious. How refreshing! Speaking of refreshing...they've got cocktails and mocktails that will knock your socks off. I'm a big fan of the Nojito. My boyfriend loves the Mexican martini (it's primo). Let's talk about food. Wow-wee is it everything and then some. This is the kind of Tex-Mex flavor that sends your tastebuds into a tailspin of goodness! On our visit we did a salsa flight (we did 3 salsas), the queso (melted muenster and Oaxacan), Wagyu beef tacos, and chicken verde enchiladas. We did a spread like that in order to share everything. Food so good I'd give ten stars if I could. I can't put my finger on it but there's just something so special about the food, the taste of it, and the quality. It's just incredible flavor explosion bite after bite. If I had to guess, I'd say the food has been made with love, skill, and attention to detail all these years. Hence, their amazing reputation. Service is beyond compare. Hands down some of the best I've experienced in all of my worldly travels. Fonda San Miguel (Tzintzuntzan) is a dream come true! A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PS: They offer complimentary valet service-be sure to tip!

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