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.

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  • Phone

    (512) 444-0300

  • Website

    torchystacos.com

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  • Type

    Taco Restaurant

Address

2809 S 1st St (at El Paso St) Austin , TX 78704 United States

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

Comments / 153


Keywords:

tacos fried avocados trashy democrat dirty sanchez green chili casual good for a quick meal good for groups migas off-menu items queso jerk chicken hipster corn great value pork homemade lemonade barbacoa spicy food
Megan Haeffele

Get the Independent. Don't assume this is a suggestion. It's a COMMAND. It is the most incredible taco anyone anywhere has ever eaten.

Sarah Hibbard

It all started right here in a food truck . Every Torchy's location is great, but there is something special about being where it all started. The queso is a little richer at this one!

Jeffrey James

???? ???? forever! They're all amazing & so good! Would also recommend you order the queso . Corn tacos are better than flour!

Lauren Duncan

Fried avocado taco (make it trashy ), off the cob street corn , queso , and a Topo Chico. Best food in the world.

Social News Network

No matter what you do- order your food for there. If you get it to go, they'll give you less. If you order to stay, they'll "hook you up" so much so that you'll have to use utensils to eat.

Jennifer

This Torchy's location has a tiny dining room, but the patio is lovely when the weather cooperates. Happy taco time!

Pauly G

This is one of my favorite Torchys because it really represents how far the brand has Coke . Parking sucks, but the matador taco doesn't!

Melissa Vance

Must try the Baja shrimp taco ! If your vegetarian they have lots of options... Try the one with portobello mushrooms ... Amazing!

Tom Inglesias

You can't go wrong with this place because everything is so right. Definitely one of my favorites! Read more

Jennifer Ruiz

Multiple locations with amazing tacos , but do not skip the queso

Clint Jones

Who knew Heaven on Earth would have a devil cherub for a mascot!? Try anything; try everything.

Serious Eats

The Dirty Sanchez : a vegetarian hangover helper that's every bit as sloppy and satisfying as its meatier counterparts.

Claudio Rodriguez

Awesome tacos ! Try the fried chicken taco and get it trashy !!! The fried avocado taco is also great!

Michael Kurko

Monk Special for breakfast and Mr. Pink for lunch . That's all you need. Oh, and a cup of their kick-ass coffee !

Aimee Degroff

Baja shrimp taco is the best! Awesome guacamole and fried avocado taco too!

Topher James

Everything is good, just go with what sounds like your style.

Soxinly

My favorite taco place in Austin! Fried avocado is a must!

Tricia

Fried avocado taco is the way to go!

Honey Ryder

The chip & queso are the best in town . My favorite taco is the Baja shrimp , omg it's heaven on a tortilla !

Nathan Swartz

I travel full time so a trailer park food court is right along my "epic" line of definition.

Ashley Rudolph

Love the tacos here but really into the queso (get everything in it!).

Jake Powell

I've been to Torchy's all over town , and the S. 1st storefront has the best staff . Whoever manages this location rocks.

Tim Julien

It's taco heaven (and don't sleep on the queso )

Abner Aceves

The Chorizo and Migas breakfast tacos are unbelievably delicious.

Mikey Wallets

Chips and queso was very good. The brushfire, while quite spicy , is very good.

Linzy Foster

Parking is no bueno but you can never go wrong with the crossroads brisket taco . Dayuuuum!

Angel Munos

LOVE the jerk chicken taco ! chips and queso are a must

Roaming Gnome

STEP 1: order the fried avocado taco . STEP 2: put it in your mouth. STEP 3: repeat.

Allison Abbott

Lived up to all the hype! Breakfast tacos to die for.

JC Moldes

Best tAcos! Crossroads/green chili pork with tomatillo sauce . YES. -ranch hand is also bomb for breakfast . Listen to the mayor

Joe Young

Do yourself a favor and get the shrimp tacos . Then, chase them with a fried chocolate chip cookie .

Rob Bertholf

Try the Chips And Queso - The perfect dish to kick off the Austin trip!

Miriam Goldman

Any politically named taco is going to be delicious.

HRH Green Beer

Queso was old & chips were stale and cost about $7! The place was packed w/single guys alone sporting the Unibomber fashion line & zz top beard- all reeked of BO. Deodorant ban in Austin? Creepy. No!

Jen Shin

damn good tacos . fried avocado taco !!

Ann

Their Queso is the best in town . Tacos are kind of small, so order more than one if you're hungry.

Stephanie Livingston

The fried avocado and the independent tacos are to die for

Lily

Get the fried avocado taco . The queso here is straw worthy.

Evan Sanders

The Brushfire is an amazing taco if you are looking for something that will surprise you. The mango and jerk chicken go together PERFECTLY!

Alberto Paez

Not impressed by the Grande Burrito ; too many flavors/sauces trying to compete with each other. Torchy's does tacos best. Try the Trailer Park , extra trashy !

Jason Luchterhand

Mr Pink (ahi ) and the Democrat (barbacoa ) delivered!

Dawn Walters

Naughty Santa. Add some Diablo sauce with parlando ranch. Oh yeah. Damn good.

Germaine Williams

Fried avocado taco can be made vegan , just ask!

Scott Long

Best deal for low $ is bacon and egg with water eat for $4 or less

نجدية

Trailer-park tacos (chicken , avocado , chees, Queso )

Felicia

The fried avocado tacos are DELICIOUS. The nookies are also incredible. Get them both

Liss Lieu

Eat outside. Thus location inside always smells like cleaner and they will mop under your feet as you eat. Good tacos but weird spot.

Justine Ferrell

They've added a few new tacos to the menu along with a whole new look to the menu.

Milosz Tanski

Some taco combinations are better then others. I also found the fried avocado taco (highly recommended by other comments) to be overrated.

Emily Carlton

Amazing tacos . Not so amazing air conditioning .

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