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Taquerias Arandinas

4.0 (190 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Menudo with patas
Son M.

Came in for breakfast. Quaint cafe with a lot of regulars coming in that morning. The service is very friendly and fast. I ordered a menudo with patas and it was delicious. The server noticed I was wearing a light colored shirt so she gave me a piece of linen cloth to minimize sullying my shirt. Would definitely come back if the opportunity is available!

Menudo with hominy and cilantro
Charli V.

Are you kidding me? This place takes the cake for authentic Mexican in south Austin. Stopped in on a Saturday morning at 10 am and the parking lot was already poppin. Waited probably about 5 minutes for another patron to leave, mean whilst there are others arriving and waiting as well. Most people are courteous and do not steal your spot, which is a plus! Patrons of T. Arandinas are nice ;) Got inside and it was a madhouse, but in a good way! There's a live guitarist, tons of families with babies, and tortilla chips going around. We got our orders almost immediately. Love how fast and efficient the staff are. They turn tables like no one's business while still giving top notch service. Our meal including two drinks came out to be $45. So not a cheap fare but definitely a delicious one.

Andrea C.

I love this place! I haven't found a good Mexican restaurant here since moving from the Houston area and this place hits the spot everytime. I get the Kekas every time and I just love the taste of the steak fajita so much, it really makes a difference. I catch myself craving it so many times! The green salsa is so good, very flavorful (a little spicy for me but I can't stop eating it either way). Lacking a star because the service can be so so at times. They refill waters pretty fast but if you get a soda it's given in a can and they don't ask if you want a refill or a water after you finish so I didn't have a drink sometimes. You also pay at front which may not be obvious your first time so you might be sitting for a while for your check if you don't know.

Regular menudo without the pigs feet.
Benny C.

Menudo is out of this world. I always order it to go. I've had it several times. Honeycomb and hominy are cooked perfect and the flavor of the broth/juice takes me back to when I was a kid eating with family on the cold holidays. Super friendly and attentive staff as well. I had one order where I probably didn't specify properly and they fixed my order to my preference right away with no questions asked. (Also if you are getting it to go like me, I've found reheating in a pot with the onion and cilantro takes it to another level.)

The happy people who make your dining experience so special!
Melanie R.

The first time I visited Taquerias Arandinas was in 2020. I was greeted by a sweet little lady who could have been my grandmother if my grandmother was from Mexico and not Italy. She welcomed me in the way you welcome a visitor into your home, with warmth and hospitality. The chips and 3 different bowls of salsas were served before I could get my napkin in my lap. The waitress checked in regularly throughout the meal. I ordered the chili relleno. Based on that plate and the amazing salsas, I knew I'd be back again. Since my first visit, I've tried lots of different things -- tacos, enchiladas clasicas, quesadillas vegetariana, nachos, egg and cactus breakfast tacos, migas with their unbelievably good breakfast potatoes, and always the high point is the salsas. This summer I've gotten hooked on an off menu item, an avocado taco with lettuce, tomato, cilantro. On these 100+ days, lighter fare just hits right. The tortillas deserve a line to themselves. Homemade. Hot off the grill. Perfection. The three things I love most about Taquerias Arandinas: 1. Everyone who works here seems happy to be here. 2. How happy the customers are. 3. Obviously, the food!

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Dirty, dirty dirtyl. food was ok, but the place needs a good cleaning. Also, the food is unnecessarily greasy.

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Real bad service. Rude staff including management. I asked for a refund of my food and basically was told to F off

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2 years ago

The chorizo and potato breakfast tacos are to die for! Next time I'm in town I'll try the lunch/dinner menu.

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Great food. Large portions. Super friendly and attentive staff. Loved it. Reasonable prices. Just a good down home place.

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Delicious food! Always have loved this place. Soo authentic!! Definitely recommend. Everything is good here.

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