El Taquito Austin

El Taquito is the perfect spot to enjoy an authentic and original Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner in Austin.

8 / 10
167
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  • Phone

    (512) 851-8226

  • Website

    eltaquito.com

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  • Type

    Taco Restaurant

Address

1713 E Riverside Dr Austin , TX 78741 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Cocktails

Comments / 54


Keywords:

tacos gringa trompo margaritas mexico horchata good service casual barbacoa great value quesadillas good for a quick meal queso salsa brunch food lunch Tamarind Bistek charro beans carne guisada
J. Scott Helwig

The 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 C

I 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 Chronicle

Everything 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-Lychee

If 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!

Renée Meza

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 Eckler

The tamarindo margarita is one of the best margs we've ever had!! And only $6!

Mikini Williams

The tacos could have been a little better flavor wise. Margarita was tasty and the chips and salsa were also on point.

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I'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 Robinson

Very good Mexican food for a great price. Most of the workers speak only Spanish which makes it that much more authentic .

Greg

The Gringa taco with fajita is excellent. If you think they're small for your appetite, order two. It won't break the bank .

Amanda Thompson

Carnitas by the pound fed 4 people and was delicious. Great guacamole and salsa bar

Liz Harris

Best margaritas in town . The way to do it is half tamarindo and half pineapple ! And $4.25, in a schooner , during HH!

Jessica Jones

The best place to get al pastor tacos — hands down!!! ????????

Jorge Valdes

Their Barbacoa with corn tortillas is the closest thing to Mexico we’ve found in Austin

Adrian Andrade

Come 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.

Kate Kniejski

Get the six taquito special! And horchata FTW!! Love having this place in my 'hood!

Michelle Vallejo

I must say.... this joint slams!!! I love the charro beans ! Ask for any freakin' taco . It'll b yummy

Isaac B. Sanchez

I had the chicken quesadilla . It was tasty!

Chefs Feed

Jason Donoho, chef of Alamo Drafthouse, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Al pastor "trompo " tacos . Read more

Mike Douglas

first time here and will be coming back soon. great place. queso flameado and carne guisada plate is excellent

Morgan Koch

The tacos are authentic and delicious.

Antonio G Zertuche

They take too long... its worth the wait though, great barbacoa tacos !

Social News Network

Make sure to get some chips and salsa ; the chips are made fresh!

Pete Wynn

Probably the best tacos I've ever had. Try to go at 3am and see what happens.

Conner Drew

The food is great here, but it is definitely not a quick meal .

Craig Kulikowski

The margaritas ....amazing

Chris “RockNRollGeek” Darbro ????

If you're not doing this place #latenight, you're not doing it right. :)

Miriam Goldman

Some of my favourite horchata .

Alix Schneider (Prescott)

The chile relleno taco is bomb!

Social News Network

Order 2, maybe 3 tacos , squeeze lime , enjoy.

Maximo Manifacio

Closest to mexican tacos I've had in Austin

Lu H

barbacoa taco !!

Jessica Ruvalcaba

Tacos de trompo !!! Omg the best!

Emily A

BEST PLACE for food after bar hopping downtown. Always hits the spot.

Grace Wasson

All of their salsas are delish!!

Carlton Petties

Quesadillas ! Cheap !

Ben Thoma

Don't do it. This place is one big health code violation.

Ernest Tong

Go to El Taquito and get either the Cantaloupe agua fresca or the Horchata !

Mari Hernandez

Awesome fajita tacos !!!!

Zac Macinnes

Just another secret E. Riverside pleasure zone. Love this place.

Jessica M.

All the food they serve is awesome!!!

Examiner.com

One of Austin's best kept secrets.. Really! It is! Read more

Jackie Brown

Chilé con queso is great!!

Raymond Arturo

Avoid the enchiladas

Jyotshna Kansakar

Chips and salsa + Barbacoa .

Kayo Granillo

Especial de taquitos is awesome.

Marissa Menges

Bistek gringas got me here everyday sometimes twice a day.

Mike Moore

Try the Gringa 's!

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Bistec!..squeeze some lime on those boys!

Dj AaYmin

Bistro " Los famosos" the best taco !!

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