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.
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 |
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.
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!
???? ???? forever! They're all amazing & so good! Would also recommend you order the queso . Corn tacos are better than flour!
Fried avocado taco (make it trashy ), off the cob street corn , queso , and a Topo Chico. Best food in the world.
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.
This Torchy's location has a tiny dining room, but the patio is lovely when the weather cooperates. Happy taco time!
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!
Must try the Baja shrimp taco ! If your vegetarian they have lots of options... Try the one with portobello mushrooms ... Amazing!
You can't go wrong with this place because everything is so right. Definitely one of my favorites! Read more
Multiple locations with amazing tacos , but do not skip the queso
Who knew Heaven on Earth would have a devil cherub for a mascot!? Try anything; try everything.
The Dirty Sanchez : a vegetarian hangover helper that's every bit as sloppy and satisfying as its meatier counterparts.
Awesome tacos ! Try the fried chicken taco and get it trashy !!! The fried avocado taco is also great!
Monk Special for breakfast and Mr. Pink for lunch . That's all you need. Oh, and a cup of their kick-ass coffee !
Baja shrimp taco is the best! Awesome guacamole and fried avocado taco too!
Everything is good, just go with what sounds like your style.
My favorite taco place in Austin! Fried avocado is a must!
Fried avocado taco is the way to go!
The chip & queso are the best in town . My favorite taco is the Baja shrimp , omg it's heaven on a tortilla !
I travel full time so a trailer park food court is right along my "epic" line of definition.
Love the tacos here but really into the queso (get everything in it!).
I've been to Torchy's all over town , and the S. 1st storefront has the best staff . Whoever manages this location rocks.
It's taco heaven (and don't sleep on the queso )
The Chorizo and Migas breakfast tacos are unbelievably delicious.
Chips and queso was very good. The brushfire, while quite spicy , is very good.
Parking is no bueno but you can never go wrong with the crossroads brisket taco . Dayuuuum!
LOVE the jerk chicken taco ! chips and queso are a must
STEP 1: order the fried avocado taco . STEP 2: put it in your mouth. STEP 3: repeat.
Lived up to all the hype! Breakfast tacos to die for.
Best tAcos! Crossroads/green chili pork with tomatillo sauce . YES. -ranch hand is also bomb for breakfast . Listen to the mayor
Do yourself a favor and get the shrimp tacos . Then, chase them with a fried chocolate chip cookie .
Try the Chips And Queso - The perfect dish to kick off the Austin trip!
Any politically named taco is going to be delicious.
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!
damn good tacos . fried avocado taco !!
Their Queso is the best in town . Tacos are kind of small, so order more than one if you're hungry.
The fried avocado and the independent tacos are to die for
Get the fried avocado taco . The queso here is straw worthy.
The Brushfire is an amazing taco if you are looking for something that will surprise you. The mango and jerk chicken go together PERFECTLY!
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 !
Mr Pink (ahi ) and the Democrat (barbacoa ) delivered!
Naughty Santa. Add some Diablo sauce with parlando ranch. Oh yeah. Damn good.
Fried avocado taco can be made vegan , just ask!
Best deal for low $ is bacon and egg with water eat for $4 or less
Trailer-park tacos (chicken , avocado , chees, Queso )
The fried avocado tacos are DELICIOUS. The nookies are also incredible. Get them both
Eat outside. Thus location inside always smells like cleaner and they will mop under your feet as you eat. Good tacos but weird spot.
They've added a few new tacos to the menu along with a whole new look to the menu.
Some taco combinations are better then others. I also found the fried avocado taco (highly recommended by other comments) to be overrated.
Amazing tacos . Not so amazing air conditioning .
Hands down the best tacos in Austin. The fish taco and the pork with pineapple taco are amazing. Corn tortillas of course. - Patricia Bradby
The Migas Royale Plate is the best deal on the menu. It's like 4 tacos worth of food for $5.65!! - Chris Apollo Lynn
Get the wintermoon half sweet latte. The regular one is just toooo sweet. Good place to work and study. Very equipped with tables and outlets! - Lisa
This is my favorite H-E-B from all others, love the organic selection and I went to school with most if the employees! :) - Rebecca ???????? Escobedo
Delicious, just make sure you're ready for sweet and ready to dig in (ideally as a group). Any given order is 1,200-2,000 calories, easy. - Hari Raghavan