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El Taquito Austin
Taco Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Riverside, Austin
"The tacos and gringas are so fresh and tasty."(4 Tips)
"20 miles from Mexico on the Texas border"(4 Tips)
"He loves the Al pastor "trompo" tacos."(2 Tips)
"Chips and salsa + Barbacoa."(4 Tips)
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J. Scott HelwigOctober 24, 2015The breakfast tacos are the best!! Be sure to put some of their orange-ish color sauce on them! Also, the queso fundido is awesome too (for lunch).
- Sara CMarch 17, 2015I live about 20 miles from Mexico on the Texas border and I know Mexican food...this is great Mexican food! Very close to home. The staff is also really friendly. veggie option: quesadillas & salsa!
Austin ChronicleAugust 6, 2014Everything you want from a casual dining experience: good prices and tasty food. The tacos are fantastic across the board, but definitely try the al pastor. Read more
Hama-LycheeAugust 25, 2018If you want to feel like going to Mexico without crossing the border, you should come to this place. The tacos and gringas are so fresh and tasty. Good stuff, guys!
The tacos al pastor are soooo good! If you come to Austin you should definitely check this place out. Ask for Daniel, the best manager ever.
Allison EcklerFebruary 26, 2017The tamarindo margarita is one of the best margs we've ever had!! And only $6!
Mikini WilliamsSeptember 13, 2021The tacos could have been a little better flavor wise. Margarita was tasty and the chips and salsa were also on point.- PDecember 21, 2013I'm from south Texas and about 15 miles away from Mexico. I know what Mexican food like so this place is great! Real homemade food!!
Gregory RobinsonSeptember 13, 2017Very good Mexican food for a great price. Most of the workers speak only Spanish which makes it that much more authentic.
GregJune 20, 2013The Gringa taco with fajita is excellent. If you think they're small for your appetite, order two. It won't break the bank.
Amanda ThompsonFebruary 19, 2017Carnitas by the pound fed 4 people and was delicious. Great guacamole and salsa bar
Best margaritas in town. The way to do it is half tamarindo and half pineapple! And $4.25, in a schooner, during HH!
Jorge ValdesFebruary 14, 2019Their Barbacoa with corn tortillas is the closest thing to Mexico we’ve found in Austin
Adrian AndradeApril 21, 2019Come during the day. If you know order through the kiosks. If you don't order in person. Late night crowd can be rough with the horse being understaffed.
Get the six taquito special! And horchata FTW!! Love having this place in my 'hood!
Michelle VallejoApril 5, 2012I must say.... this joint slams!!! I love the charro beans! Ask for any freakin' taco. It'll b yummy
- Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Jason Donoho, chef of Alamo Drafthouse, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Al pastor "trompo" tacos. Read more
first time here and will be coming back soon. great place. queso flameado and carne guisada plate is excellent
Antonio G ZertucheJanuary 5, 2013They take too long... its worth the wait though, great barbacoa tacos!
Social News NetworkNovember 29, 2012Make sure to get some chips and salsa; the chips are made fresh!
Pete WynnAugust 18, 2011Probably the best tacos I've ever had. Try to go at 3am and see what happens.
Chris “RockNRollGeek” Darbro 🤘March 9, 2012If you're not doing this place #latenight, you're not doing it right. :)
Ernest TongAugust 29, 2010Go to El Taquito and get either the Cantaloupe agua fresca or the Horchata!
Just another secret E. Riverside pleasure zone. Love this place.
Bistek gringas got me here everyday sometimes twice a day.
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El Taquito is the perfect spot to enjoy an authentic and original Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner in Austin.
Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Thu
- 8:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Tue
- 8:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 AM
(512) 851-8226
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Yes (incl. American Express)
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