Editor’s Note: This ‘Best Tacos in Austin’ article was originally published in 2014, now updated in 2021 At the Austinot, we embrace the taco culture of our city. The moist texture of the tortilla, the freshness of cilantro, the spice of housemade salsa…is your mouth watering yet?
Beerburg Brewing Puts the “Wild” in Wildcraft Beer and Serves Up Deliciousness
You need to go to Beerburg Brewing. Like, yesterday. I mean it. Read this, then drive on over. Or make plans to. You’ll be happy you did! This is my new favorite place, and here are the many reasons why….
Tacodeli’s Downtown Location Continues Legacy of Flavorful, Fresh Tacos
Here in Austin, the battle for taco supremacy is a bloody one. Families divided, friendships dashed, and Twitter feeds triggered over the age-old argument of who does it better. With the multitude of options available, it’s easy to get lost in the debate. For those weary of the war, there’s a familiar shelter in the […]
Discada Taco Truck Uses Unconventional Cooking Style in Austin
What do farming machinery and tacos have in common? If you ask the chefs at Discada, they’ll tell you it’s the modified plow disc from a tractor, a cooking method traditional to northern Mexico. With one of the shortest menus you’ve ever seen, this Austin taco truck brings a cherished childhood recipe to life, using […]
Granny’s Tacos Uses Ambulance as Food Truck to Keep Austin Weird
With all of the quality taco options within reach, we’re straight up spoiled here in Austin. It takes a lot to impress me now; you might say I’ve become a bit jaded. And after finding Granny’s Tacos, I wonder if I’ll ever be impressed by another taco again. It’s tough living in this city.
Austin’s Top Chefs: Reyna Vasquez of Veracruz All Natural
If we call Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue the king of Austin’s barbecue world, then can we all agree Reyna Vasquez of Veracruz All Natural is the queen of Austin’s taco world? Her name means queen, after all. Veracruz All Natural has grown to four locations and an half-hour waiting line at the original trailer, […]
Feel the Love in Every Taco at Rosita’s Al Pastor
In an episode of the hit TV show “Master of None,” Dev (Aziz Ansari) finds himself craving tacos. He proceeds to spend hours researching where to go for tacos that are worthy of his time, money, and taste buds. Taco-related paralysis by analysis is a true hardship for those of us in Austin, a city […]
Finally, an Austin Taco Joint That Lets You Create Your Own Menu Item
I’m at the point in life when I become slightly ashamed to admit out loud the number of tacos I consume weekly. If I share one more picture of tacos al pastor on my Instagram, I’m afraid people won’t understand. Having said that, I’m not about to slow down. Especially since I’ve discovered that Tyson’s Tacos, a […]
Go on Mouth-Watering Tour With “The Tacos of Texas”
Just released by University of Texas Press, “The Tacos of Texas” is the latest book from the duo behind Taco Journalism, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece. Pour yourself an horchata and get comfortable because you’ll feel like you’re on the patio chatting with friends as you flip through this conversational, colorful book. “The Tacos of Texas” is the […]
You Can’t Miss Torchy’s Tacos Flagship Location on South Congress
Guest article by Jonatan Contreras I’m new to Austin, and I was (quite unreasonably) excited to find out it has a pretty big Mexican food scene. Let me back up. I’m from El Paso, Texas, land of the border culture. In El Paso, every time a new Mexican restaurant pops up, we tend to wonder […]