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) 614-1832

  • Website

    torchystacos.com

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    TorchysSouthLamar

  • Type

    Taco Restaurant

Address

3005 S Lamar Blvd Austin , TX 78704 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Cocktails

Comments / 99


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tacos ace of spades dirty sanchez off-menu items green chili brushfire good for groups casual good for a quick meal spicy food brisket migas pork great value queso corn sub sandwiches eggs trailer park lunch
Benton Peret

Tasty! Avoid the tortilla if you want and get your tacos in a bowl with shredded lettuce on the bottom.

Michelle Hardy Schenk

Get the brushfire on corn . It comes with two tortillas . Make two skinny tacos . It's much more manageable that way. I get extra diablo sauce . It's super hot but flavorful.

Kyle Bunch

Word to the wise: ask for the Mad Cow (beef fajitas , black beans , grilled corn ) and Missionary-style Pork (slow-roasted pork w/ guacamole ) from the top-secret #sacred menu and thank me later.

Andrew Sheppard

Amazing tacos . Don't forget they serve breakfast ... 1 taco is all you need to start the day right!

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Stephanie Livingston

Love everything about this place. Fried avocado taco is the best. Queso and guac are on point

Bryan Green

Go for the Ace of Spades on the secret menu . Sausage , brisket , cheese , queso , diablo sauce , sour cream and a fried egg . It made me a believer.

Ed Ramirez

The Ranch Hand is a great way to start the day. Also, the Little Nookies are awesome!

The Tastes that Make the City

The ace of spades is the best off-menu item in Austin, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City : Austin. Read more

Kate Kniejski

You really can't go wrong here.. The Baja Shrimp is my favorite taco though, and they have Maine Root sodas !!

Kate Furman

Seriously can't go wrong with any of the tacos , plus the cheesy corn is amazing!

Dave Szabo

Great food. Be prepared to wait. Lines out the door and only one person taking orders where there are 3 computers. Tons of empty tables.

Sam Melnick

The queso is amazing! It has a blob of guacamole and some of their spicy Diablo sauce on top.

Kina

The naughty Santa is off the menu and amazing. Chorizo and shrimp with avocado . Get it.

Erich Wiernasz

Fried avocado taco . Go for the off menu item the ace of spades if you're feeling extra hungry.

Brett Colloton

Baja shrimp is my favorite. The sides are good, queso is the best in Austin, and nookies are delicious.

Ben Everson

Seriously good tacos . Get the queso and chips , trailer park (trashy), the democrat, and the green chile pork .

Montanna Smith

Best queso I have ever had. Always get it! And try the street corn , you might surprise yourself.

AmateurConcierge

Yea u know about it. Must get queso . Fried avocado taco is very good

Jonathan Taylor

Be sure to check their online secret menu ! Some of the best tacos in town (or anywhere else).

Sarah Thomas

Best guac in town . Darn good tacos as well

James Stephenson

Great tacos , very authentic , absolutely fantastic queso , and very quick service

Angela Angela

Without the cheese , the Fried Avocado and Independent are vegan taco yummmmmy!!

Sven Johnson

Alright, sure order the Trailer Park Trashy style, but eat it first above a Green Chili Pork taco so you'll never have to regret losing some of that lovely queso .

Jaysyn Longoria

If you're hungry and not particularly partial to a political party, try both The Republican and The Democrat. Goodness knows they've got my vote!!

Scott Rynbrandt

Tired of the monk? Ask for a jack of clubs or an ace of spades for a kick ass breakfas.t taco . Not for the faint of heart

Jackie Mann

The Democrat is my go-to order. Great price, great taste!

Noori L

The brushfire is so hot it'll make you sweat. Fave taco on the menu hands down.

Rusty

Order from Torchy's Secret Online menu. <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/198mdi/torchys_tacos_sacred_secret_menu/"target="_blank" data-sig="5b8LCIozEbY1IJNYZtbT035Yx4U=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">http://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/198mdi/torchys_tacos_sacred_secret_menu/</a>

Miriam Goldman

Everything is so good. You cannot go wrong.

Jon B

A normal sized human should be satisfied with two tacos . I suggest you push limits and eat more.

Rusty

Order from the Secret Menu online. http://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/198mdi/torchys_tacos_sacred_secret_menu/

Jordan Hammond

Order online and take it to go! Always ready when I get there...and, no line if you get take out !

Travis Austin

Get the Street Corn : it's $3.95 for the best roasted corn you'll ever put in your mouth!

Erin G

Way less hectic than the SoCo location and just as delicious.

Nick Prokesch

The tacos have changed. Really has a chain feel now. ????

Beth Espinosa

Love there queso and green chili pork taco

miles lennon

Some of the best breakfast tacos I've ever had

Jordan Stone

Trailer park hillbilly style. Eight syllables, four syllables that will change your life.

Stepha Leathers

Diablo sauce is clutch. Also green chili pork and chorizo egg and cheese are baller!!

Adrian Patenaude

I always order the Brushfire ! Sweet, spicy , delicious.

Ryan Hill

Get the Dirty Sanchez and add smoked beef brisket ! Best taco ever!!

Jack Holt

Order the Mad Cow or Trailer Park Hillbilly-both off the almost-secret menu.

Jenna Lewis

I finall tried the monk special, it goes hard for breakfast ! And filling enough before a river float. Read more

J Wong

You'll regret getting only one deep-fried cookie dough ball. Trust me.

Kimberly R

Ace of Spades was too much for me but a description of any other off menu tacos appreciated.

Colleen McCullough

The breakfast tacos are my favorite. And they have Maine Root sodas at the fountain !

Hagen Fritz

The drinks are great here, don't get just a water cup. The Dirty Sanchez is fantastic!

Ken

If you like pulled pork , and see this tip in September, try the Washingtonian.

Samantha Smith

Free refills on chips if you ask

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