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

    (972) 993-8226

  • Website

    torchystacos.com

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  • Type

    Taco Restaurant

Address

5600 Smu Blvd #102 (at Worcola St) Dallas , TX 75206 United States

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

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tacos democrat off-menu items casual tequila sunrise good for a quick meal good for groups lil nookies breakfast food outdoor seating spicy food migas queso great value good for working fried eggs trendy brunch food chicken corn
B P

My favourite secret menu taco is "JACK OF CLUBS" – A fried egg , potatoes , black beans , crisp corn tortilla strips , shredded cheese , cilantro , sour cream , and diablo . Served on a flour tortilla .

Lee Diaz

Tons of unique taco options, fantastic queso and tasty guacamole . You really can't go wrong. One of my favorites is the Trailer Park (get it Trashy), or something from the Secret Menu -- ask for it.

B P

A cool location with outdoor sitting . A bar to enjoy your favourite tacos . I like the vegetarian selection of gourmet tacos .

Lauren Lyons

I eat here weekly, if not more! The staff is fantastic and friendly (they know my order haha!) The Tacos are the best and the Lil Nookies are my FAVORITE!

Blake Jessup

Migas Tacos with fajita chicken , avocado , and chile verde is always an easy choice. Add a Maine Root Mexican Cola and you're set for the evening.

Danielle L.

This is where you can find the democrat deep in the heart of Texas. Seriously though, the Democrat is a great taco .

Rabiah

The Democrat and The Republican are both great. Don't be afraid to put either in your mouth!

Chris

The queso here is good if you like hatch chili 's. Don't forget to get sauces before you sit down. I like the Democrat , the Republican, trailer park , brush fire

Doris Hu

Awesome tacos and great brunch cocktails . Takes some time to pick. Lots of variety.

Noah

Austin makes better tacos than Dallas, so it's a good thing they're bringing all of their taco joints here. The green chile pork and democrat are my faves.

Mark B

Fantastic tacos . They are big so be careful and not to over order. The Wrangler is one of my favorites.

Brice Priestley

Order ahead on the website and pick up at the bar . The line can get really long at this location.

Linda Felter

Constant cravings for: Trailer Park Taco . Queso . Everything on the menu.

Monti Bray

Get the trailer park , extra trashy! And don't forget the queso .

Daniel Agee

Psst! It's a secret, but get a Trailer Park Hillbilly Style and a Green Chili Pork Missionary style. You won't regret it.

ShyEats NYC

Crossroads, Baja shrimp , and fried chicken with make it trashy ????

Chris F

Really love the queso and the Independent tacos

Mike the Elder

Amazing tacos . The best on in the menu is the Trailer Park , get it "trashy".

allison

Damn good. That's all you need to know.

Amber Lockwood

The poblano taco is pretty fantastic. Definitely have to get the queso too.

AK

$2 mimosas , $3 bloody Mary's and tequila sunrises all day Saturday and Sunday

Aaron

Tip: If your hands get messy after devouring delicious tacos , you can use the sink in the restroom to wash your hands.

Joel Heflin

Everything on the menu is worth eating! Make sure you try the sugar cane sodas !

Travis Tucker

Great taco selection. Fun choices and good people.

Imara Stringham

I love the ambiance, the service is amazing and the food is the best.

Melanie Villatoro

Sat & Sun. $3 sangria , tequila sunrise , bm's, mimosas .

Michelle Holloway

The September scalliwag taco of the month was the best and should be added to the menu full time.

David Newton

If you're an SMU student show them your student ID and you get a discount on your order.

Brittany Parker

Nice veggie selection ; organic sodas on tap are great!

Rebecca Holub

Great patio to sit at on a Sunday afternoon and watch residents of the Boulevard perform the walk of shame...

Lauren McManamon

Being a Yankee by birth, I've made it my duty to find the best queso down south. Torchy's currently holds first place by a long shot.

A-List Concierge ????

Barbacoa Fan? Try the DEMOCRAT ! Even if you have other political views :)

Samm Spangler

Trailer Park Taco , "trashy", is AMAZING! Best taco I have ever had!!! You MUST try it!

Lee Diaz

Ask for the secret menu . But shhhh... don't ask to loudly ... it's a SECRET!

Christina Jones

I'd advise the lil nookies ! They are the best. It's deep fried chocolate chip cookies ! Yumm!

Torchy's Tacos

Opening Thursday, August 16th at 7am! Be one of the first 100 customers and score a FREE Breakfast item!

James McKee

If you like heat do the diablo , if you don't only do a little... But it's fantastic!

Vishal Nakhate

Amazing food.. baja shrimp is a must try

Brittney Potter

Guacamole as an appetizer and crossroads taco ... Heaven.

Aakash Patel

Though their tacos may be amazing, you must allot for at least half an hour for one tray to come. This establishment houses the slowest service I have ever had.

Charles Williams

There's a secret menu . Ask for it; don't be shy now.

C M

A Torchy's with a bar ? Yes please. You also get a 5% discount if you show your SMU ID.

Ankita Jain

Chips and queso is a must have... the Yummiest ever!!

Mark Pollard

The tacos here are good. Eat the tacos .

Grace

The Bloody Mary might sound like a great deal at $3, but it was so awful that I'm writing a tip about it. The mix (read: not fresh) ruined it. Stick with just vodka . And all the tacos .

Dallas Observer

The queso is the the best queso I've ever tried!

Brian Taylor

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Dan TheMan

Great tacos ; amazing queso ; horrible parking

Elizabeth Coggins

Green chile queso is worth every penny!

Edwin Mejia

you must try the Queso , its AMAZING!!

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