Torchy's Tacos

A long time ago, in the bustling town of Austin, Texas, a man named Mike Rypka bought a food trailer and a red Vespa. His dream? To start a taco joint. Like all great chefs, he filled his first menu with more experiments than meals — and thanks to some trips around town on his Vespa, and overhear...

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  • Phone

    (512) 916-9025

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    torchystacos.com

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  • Type

    Taco Restaurant

Address

1822 S Congress Ave (at W Mary St) Austin , TX 78704 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert

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Marion

Great tacos on the secret menu . I love the Ace of Spades (jalapeño sausage , brisket , and fried egg ) and the Mad Cow (fajita beef , black beans , and grilled corn )

Jeff S.

There are so many places that have great tacos in Austin, but Torchy's Tacos is the best. I highly recommend the Miga !

Scotty M.

I decided to go DC style with a pairing of The Democrat and The Republican. However unlike most claiming the same name, the bipartisan pairing of tacos got lunch done in the most glorious fashion!

Diana Lee

Must-go for first-time visitors to Texas! Heard the queso is amazing. As for the Salsa , it's got a nice kick to it and probably one of the best I've tried.

Tiffany

Tacos all come in one so just get a few different ones to try everything. The green chile pork and fried chicken tacos were my personal favorites.

Nathan Wright

Get chips and queso for starters. I had the "Roscoe" (the taco of the month) which is fried chicken , egg , bacon , waffle and syrup on a tortilla . It was mind-blowing.

Elizabeth H.

Loved this new location! Service was fantastic and enjoyed sitting outside. I'm partial to the Trailer Park , trashy style, but don't forget about the secret menu !

Ranu Rajkarnikar

Tacos are GIANT and so delicious. Breakfast , lunch or dinner you can't go wrong. Friendly service and nitro cold brew on tap . Oh yeah.

Adrian Hannah

They have a wide variety of tacos and sauces. Everything I tried was great. They also have a (not so) secret menu with even more tacos .

Alex Pyatetsky

Probably my favorite american style tacos I had in ATX. Barbacoa and carnitas both deliver . Every taco is quite sizeable.

Eric Ashley

Great queso . Tacos are good but way overrated. Many options in town for much better tacos . Also should be pointed out this particular location has no alcohol , despite the two bars and visible taps.

Ben Mackey

I recommend ordering your tacos without cheese . Everything we tried was great!

Josh Martin

Touristy vibe. Feels like a step above a typical fast food spot. Nice selection of tacos . I liked the Jerk chicken and carnitas . Not a fan of fried catfish .

AmateurConcierge

The best fast food in the world? Excellent tacos and queso .

Brandon F.

This is the place to go for unique tacos . Have at ‘em. They also have excellent queso .

Christina

The fried avocado and trailer trash tacos were delicious and the ingredients fresh!

Mohd Irteza

If you're trying to watch your caloric intake, get the Brushfire . They are only 270 cals each!

Andy Gastauer

Corn tortillas made in house and gluten free .

Norman Ellis

Tacos are delish and their Queso is addictive!

Andrew Sorcini

Try the breakfast tacos !

Noah Weiss

I dream of these (breakfast ) tacos and queso

Adam Sigel

The Democrat and the fried avocado tacos ????

Craig Kirby

Everything is good! But whatever it is...get the taco of the month. Here’s this months, with Maine Lobster

Erin G

Wrangler breakfast taco is bomb and they're huge. Don't pass up the queso !

Beth Keysear

Everything is good but I LOVE the fried avacado and the queso ! Nom Nom Nom

Kristen A

The Alabama Shake taco is ????

Connie Chiu

Fried avocado and trailer tacos are yummy. Long wait time to order and getting your food.

Allison Kasic

Green chile pork tacos and queso...yum!

natalie kay

Loved the trailer taco ! & the guacamole is great for sharing!

Ben K.

Migas breakfast taco with chips and queso .

Matt Hackett

Best migas (breakfast taco ) situation in Austin

Chris Cody

I like it very much and much of tacos and chips and queso

Anna Lee

Huge tacos ! I liked the fried avocado one

Arsen Batyuchok

Best tacos I've ever tried in my life. Seriously.

Natalie Super Weyerhaeuser

If you come here and you don't get the green chile queso you are doing it wrong.

Dianey Sandoval

The queso is some of the best around.... hands down.. ????????

Steph Schneider

got a delicious salad . But clearly go for tacos

GPJ

The fried avocado taco is amazing ????????

John Duncan

Only in Austin could a taco chain be better than most offerings in NYC

Ruthie F

Always check out the taco of the month!

cami j.

so many great options.

stella haas

the queso and chips are the best

Alex Klieger

Loved the portobello mushroom taco !

Sam C

Green chilis pork , jerk chicken , and QUESOOOO

Marco Jimenez

"Independent" and "Baja" tacos are fantastic.

Lane Musgrave

Anything with Chipotle sauce .

Camila Iwazaki

Best nachos !

Jackie Mann

The tacos here are great!

Les W

Tacos Tacos

Ali

my perfect order: brushfire + the independent

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