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    Torchy's Tacos

    3.6 (842 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Tacos
    Open 7:15 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TORCHY'S TACOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Jeff B.

    I ordered to go at the counter and was surprised to have my food order of $33.66 have a 19.5% service charge of $6.56. Not sure what hidden service fee was calculated at almost 20 percent but I'm positive I didn't get it! Won't be going back

    Crossroads (brisket) tacos and churros.
    Laura P.

    One of my favorite taco places when I visit TX. The consistency from each location is spot on (never a bad experience) and the staff is very friendly at this particular location. Highly recommend the chips and salsa as an appetizer and churros for dessert!

    Tokyo Drift daily/weekly special
    Jen P.

    For a chain restaurant, Torchy's delivers on great flavor combinations, fresh food, fast service, and satisfaction. We ate here with our nephew who works nearby, and he treated. We had the daily special "Tokyo Drift" which was delicious, as well as a variety of pork, chicken, beef and veggie tacos. We also had a couple orders of queso with chips. Food overall was very tasty, and really did not have the taint of greasiness usually associated with these kinds of chains. It was our first time and won't be our last!

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    Kristina M.

    Wasn't expecting this place to be as good as it was. It was recommended by an Uber driver, and like it says on the sign, they were 'damn good'. We had the Trailer Park, Crossroads, Brushfire, and Baja Shrimp. The Baja shrimp was my favorite - very crispy but not too much batter. Very delicious when topped with the Chipotle sauce. My partner really enjoyed the brisket in the Crossroads taco and the poblano sauce. Good salty meal after the Museum of Ice Cream.

    Taco with no cheese

    This is the second time I've ordered and PAID FOR extra cheese on my tacos....only to come home and find NO cheese on my tacos!!! WTH! What is so difficult about this???

    Tracy C.

    Food was tasty and came out fast. It is definitely one of the better tasting tacos around town. This branch is located in a nice shopping center. So it's convenient for grabbing some eats and shopping afterwards or vice versa.

    Shrimp and brisket tacos
    Kevin Y.

    Torchy's is an Austin icon. I remember when they were a food truck. Its still good but there is ALOT of other competitors now in Austin. torchy's has also expanded far and wide and my experience is hit or miss. I had the brisket and shrimp tacos. They were fine but everything a bit dry and a bit too heavy.

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    Chris B.

    Tacos are average! Tried to sit outside, but all the tables had ants. Service wasn't good. Asked for something, and never received it! Too many good taco options in Austin, should've gone to Veracruz tacos instead.

    Dan C.

    Tacos with a side of fun... Torchy's certainly isn't boring, nor is it for traditionalists, but there is a place for it in the hearts of many. Whether breakfast or all-day tacos, there's something for everyone. The hillbilly queso is always an extra treat that's hard to ever pass on. This location has both indoor/outdoor seating, and plenty of parking.

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    5 years ago

    This place is generally okay but today I found a bone in my trailer trash chicken taco. Dangerous.

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    6 years ago

    Best tacos hands down. We do curbside & delivery during Covid19. Staff is delightful & location convenient.

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    5 years ago

    I love Torchy's but this location had terrible service and the food was ice cold. It was very disappointing.

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    Ask the Community - Torchy's Tacos

    Velvet Taco

    Velvet Taco

    4.5
    (812 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    We just touched down and needed to pick a spot to eat and we landed on velvet taco! The vibe is…read morecool and eclectic, and even at that evening hour they had a nice crowd. The staff were kind and friendly too! I got the special of the week--a gyro taco-- and the fish n chips taco with a side of queso. He got the gyro taco as well and corn elote. The gyro taco was our absolute fave! The queso was so gooey and delicious, and the corn elote was everything too even though it wasn't on the cob. They have tacos, bowls, nachos... a really versatile menu suitable for any hungry person! They also have this velvet cake that I plan to get during my next visit--yes, we will be back!

    Right next to Punch Bowl Social, good spot for a meal or snack. There is a good amount of seating,…read morebut the tables are pretty close together. Some tables could use a cleaning in between guests, but it was fairly clean. You order your food at the counter and they call you when it is ready. I ordered the grilled steak taco, rotisserie chicken taco and special taco of the week (pork dumpling smash taco). We also ordered the elote and queso to share. The elote was good, but very creamy and a bit heavy. The queso was good but tbh I prefer Torchy's. The grilled steak taco was a bit underwhelming, I wanted it to have more flavor, it just tasted like beef and cheese. The chicken had good flavor and the special weekly taco was enjoyable and interesting, not like any taco I have had before. There is plenty of variety for people including those with dietary restrictions. My friends ordered two tacos each and I was full after 3 tacos so if you are not a big eater stick with two.

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    Cuantos Tacos

    Cuantos Tacos

    4.7
    (449 reviews)
    7.7 mi
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    Visiting Austin for the July 4th weekend and tried Cuantos for the first time -- absolutely legit,…read morehigh quality tacos that support their Michelin rating. We went with their 1 of each taco set that included succulent meats (brisket, chorizo, beef cheek, pork stomach, carnitas, and mushrooms) and topped with classic chopped onions and cilantro, with limes and red and green salsas on the side. We loved each of them and the two salsas were highly complimentary. We washed them all down with cold bottled Coke. A terrific experience that I plan to get back to as soon as I can -- so what are you waiting for? :-)

    My first time ever trying Michelin star tacos!…read more Suedero tacos and they were amazing! Juicy, tender, and with a squeeze of lime and salsa (red plus green) it was perfect! Like your girl can eat tacos but I had never been one to be like let's go get some cause I am craving them. But man cuantos tacos can definitely get me saying I want and crave them! I thought prices were pretty fair at 2.75 a piece. After much researchon what to eat in Austin this is one of the spots that I saved as a bookmark.While I was in Austin, a foodie friend on Instagram shared with me her list of recommendations since she just moved to Austin not too long ago. I knew that Ihad to stop by Cuantos Tacos, I mean how often do you see a Michelin BibGourmand taco truck. We came here for dinner but it was cold, sprinkling, anddark out. Tables they had were wet from the sprinkle.  My family only triedthe suadero taco ($2.75 per taco) but OMG it was the best thing we ate duringour trip in Austin. It was super memorable, the meat was soft and the salsaadded the perfect kick to it. It's been a month, my husband and I are still daydreamingabout these tacos.  Tacos are madepretty fast, we had to order tacos 3x since they were so good, we kept wantingmore. Wait time was super reasonable. Staff are nice and if I lived closer Ican see myself coming here every taco Tuesday! This definitely is a must go tospot if you like tacos.   Tips: *Small parking lot *Outdoor seating only *Credit card accepted *Porta Potty in theback (night time it is pretty dark and hard to see) *They cater. *You can also orderonline for pick up. Tips: Credit card and cash accepted. Outdoor seating option only. Restroom is port a potties. Located in an area with other food trucks.

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    Close up of the Brisket Tacos
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    Veracruz All Natural

    Veracruz All Natural

    4.1
    (584 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    Very convenient location right off the bats bridge! Really cool spot to rest since they offer a…read moregreat variety of juice / smoothies and tacos! I got the grilled fish taco and doña Reyna taco - the portion is very good! It's freshly made so do expect to wait 15-20 mins but it's very worth it! The grilled fish taco comes with a big piece of avocado and the doña Reyna taco has a good amount of chicken and the sauce is very flavorful! They'll ask for a phone number at the register and they'll call your name / text you when your order is ready. They have a great indoor and outdoor dining area!

    I had so many food targets to hit in Austin and this one didn't make my priority list for lunch/…read moredinner but I ended up coming here for a breakfast taco and really liked it! It's a small chain in Austin that started from a food truck of two women from Veracruz. Interestingly enough, the cashew based queso here is the default so people with nut allergies- watch out! I was told it was not made in house by the restaurant and I ended up not trying it. I ended up getting the El Diferente taco, while the women at the counter recommended the Furioso. I chose it because I preferred pinto beans to black beans. I added thier salsas that were creamy and it was delish with poblanos in it. The tacos sounded really simple to me from the descriptions but I ended up really enjoying the one I had for breakfast! My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

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    Migas tacos
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    Pueblo Viejo

    Pueblo Viejo

    4.4
    (671 reviews)
    7.0 mi
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    Tucked away in a building across from Popeye's, this charming little restaurant doesn't have a wide…read morevariety to choose from--but what they offer is pretty special and definitely worth a visit. I ordered 2 steak tacos and horchata, both very delicious. The horchata is milky and sweet but not crazy sweet, and topped off with cinnamon. The steak tacos came out pretty hot, fresh from the grill. I got them on corn tortillas and I'm glad I did: idk if they make them in house but somebody in some house is making these because they definitely aren't store bought, and if they are I want to know where! I tried the orange habanero and creamy serrano salsas. The habanero was spicy off the bat, while the serrano had more of a lingering burn. Both paired well with the steak. They have a little bar, too, though I did not imbibe this time. Seems like they have a decent selection of agave spirits, and even Campari behind the bar (iykyk). Give them a shot, and thank the ladies in the kitchen.

    I personally don't eat breakfast tacos usually, but the breakfast tacos here are delicious. Out on…read morea whim, happen to drive by and saw this place. Decided to come in and the cashier greeted us and was really nice and patient because of questions with the menu. The Taco Bueno is what I had ordered and requested no potato. Sat down and after a few seconds, chips & salsa was delivered. Then after a few minutes, the food came. Quick service for sure and the food, AMAZING. Anyone reading this, try this place out and if u like it, come back! Cuz we are for sure =D

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    Steak Burrito
    Delicious pineapple cucumber agua fresca!

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    Torchy's Tacos - tex-mex - Updated July 2026

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