El Tacorrido
9320 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78753
El Tacorrido Menu
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Carnes
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Libras
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Menudo
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Address :
9320 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX, 78753 - Phone (512) 873-8602
- Website https://www.eltacorrido.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey, Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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S O.
Ok so I go there with a friend at an ungodly hour....and like the previous posters stated, its pretty sketchy round those parts..omg...yes...like 6 cop cars pulled up outta nowhere and was hanging in the parking lot. yet the long drive through line moved NOT an inch. A dude comes round to your window to take your order..limited english, so practice your espanol. and after tasting one of those delicious pollo flour tacos, I can see why..very flavorful, loaded up with fried bell peppers and onion and fresh chopped onion and cliantro..um um um. The rojo salsa is soooo good and spiced just right. so yeh, its worth it to venture over there and possibly get caught up in some uncessary drama...but kinda worth it? hahah
(4)Tracey S.
I came here a long time ago in the early 2000s when I was unfamiliar with tacos and didn't return until recently (May 2015). Now with years of taco experience behind me, I consider Tacorrido one of my favorite taco joints around town. It's up there with Taco More, Taqueria Gardenia, and Matamoros Tacos. I usually get the breakfast tacos served all day. You pick three ingredients, tortilla type, cilantro and onions, and salsa. I've had the red salsa, the light green salsa, and the slightly darker sea green salsa. My favorite would be the sea green salsa so far--it seems to be the spiciest and is tangy. The tacos are overflowing with the three ingredients you picked. I like how their tacos are not greasy like other places. Tacos are the cheapest around town at only $1.75. This location is open until 3 am (though the parking lot and area of town is too sketchy to visit after dark). The drive-through seems to be just as popular (if not more so) than ordering at the counter. There isn't much seating indoors since it's just a stand. My to-go order takes noticeably longer than Taco More, but that's probably just due to the small kitchen they have to work with. The staff is always friendly and there are English speakers for us gringos. El Tacorrido is the odd-looking micro-building in the parking lot at the Southwest quadrant of the North Lamar @ Rundberg intersection. It's across from Advance Auto Parts.
(5)Jen R.
Love, love, love this place. I am here a couple times a week. Much more than a taco truck. Open late. Drive thru window is super convenient. If the line is long; they will come out and take pre-orders for the cars in que. Fast service. Tacos are reasonably priced. I like the beef fajita...Yes cilantro and onions please! Lime on the side is always juicy and fresh. Regular ole bacon egg and cheese for breakfast. Bacon is thick cut and a whole piece per taco. Dinner tacos are packaged on to go plates covered in foil. When we order several tacos on flour and several on corn, they will seperate the plates based on this without asking..... which is smart. His are corn, mine are flour. Breakfast tacos wrapped in foil. Mexican coke, sangria, soda cans even if you prefer (which I do). Menudo only on the weekends. Family style meat by the pound. They will often have a sign that warns they are only accepting cash. NOTE.....General taco stand gripe: why doesn't any of them serve sides of rice and beans? ? This would greatly enhance my north Lamar taco experience. Thanks for consistent, quality tacos!
(5)Lisa H.
Great autenthic, late night, cheap taco spot. Simply drive up to order and pick up in the next window in a few minutes. I had the barbacoa and al pastor here a couple times.. each taco is jam packed with meat. Just be cautious with the hot sauce. I thought I could handle spicy, but it'll rip open your stomach here if you're not careful with how much you put on!
(4)Victor O.
Some people can't tell the difference between spice and flavor. That's the only conclusion I can draw from the negative reviews I read while waiting to eat at El Taccorido. I ordered two waters (just ran 4 miles) and three meat tacos on corn: Guisada, Reveulta, and Barbacoa. $8 These aren't spicy tacos. They didn't burn my tongue off. But the meats in each of these are tender and full of natural slow-cooked flavor. The soft, corn tortilla held up well and were among the best I've ever had. I should confess that I rarely get corn. Just to test myself and El Taccorido, I put some salsa and avocado lime spicy stuff on part of my tacos. My tongue was still in tact, but my lips burned like that Violent Femmes song. The tacos aren't naturally spicy, but I can make them that way if I want. They are full of flavor and an outstanding dollar-for-delicious value.
(4)Kayla C.
*Cards accepted now, and that makes me come here even more often. Always good! I love this place. I end up stopping by a few times a week. Everyone's friendly, and the tacos are amazing! The pastor is killer, and my favorite breakfast tacos around.
(5)Jennifer K.
Came because reviews were good, but the place closed one hour and fifteen minutes before the posted hours and they were out of everything we tried to order.
(2)Ty K.
Words cannot describe what my tastebuds are feeing right now. I ordered 4 beef tacos that were absolutely life changing! I wasn't sure on sauces so I asked for all of them. All of them are delicious. Not only was my order ready fast but it was hot fresh and hands down the best tacos I have ever had. Thank you!
(5)Sara K.
Breakfast tacos all day, and they are good! Very reasonable prices ($1.75 for most).We tried different meats on both flour and corn tortillas just to taste test. Next time we are going to order their option for the meal (1 lb of meat, tortillas, onion, cilantro, lime etc - menu says enough for 10-12 tacos and for $14 that makes it a much better value). Not the best area late at night but we aren't out late anyways so it's never been an issue.
(5)Cris R.
I've upgraded the review to 4 stars on the basis of the "revuelta" taco only. A mix of carnitas, cuerito, & buche, it's the right kind of flavorful, fatty, and hearty. Only eat one per month unless you want to invite a heart attack!
(4)Diana D.
I LOVE THIS PLACE. The tacos are delish! The green sauce is perfect! They're always really nice and fast. The drive through is usually packed late at night but I do not care it's worth the wait to me. Not expensive at all! If I'm going anywhere for tacos it has to be here.
(4)Raymond J.
Incompetence. I ordered breakfast tacos and they gave me pork. I DON'T, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, EAT PORK. Upon calling, they refused to give a refund and wanted me to drive 15 minutes there and back at 1am to receive the right order. Incompetence and bad customer service!
(1)Christina R.
YUMMMMMMMM!!!! Gimme dat taco! Breakfast tacos are on point!!!!! I LOOOOOOOOVE the horchata and espresso. I believe it's called the equinox or something. Buy gawdayum it's good.
(5)Amber H.
Still dedicated to this taco shack/restaurant! It is amazing everytime! I come 2-5 times a week! Always the best service! Always the best food! Breakfast tacos are the best in all of TEXAS!
(5)Mindy T.
Best tacos that I've ever had. My favorite are the Barbara Koa tacos! They're open pretty late also which is awesome. So addicting to eat, I have to watch myself. The prices are great. Yummy.
(5)Kevin K.
Had the al pastor and the bistec. The bistec was very average and typical, a little on the dry side. The al pastor was different..... it was cooked with pineapples, kept it very moist and somewhat sweet. The place didn't impress me at all. About a 2.5 if I could.
(3)Ricardo M.
visiting from out of town....these tacos are amazeballs!!! cheap and delicious. excellent for a quick eat or to stuff your face.
(5)Benjamin K.
CASH ONLY! I do commercial installs for TWC & they have an SMC modem right there inside the window for something. Eff em, I'll go elsewhere.
(1)Lauren V.
I live so close by and am always saying, "I've got to try this place!" And it happened and all I left saying was "Meh." The price is right and the food is decent but I feel like the meat was lacking spices or flavor. I dunno there was something serious missing from the meat. I ordered Carnitas and barbacoa tacos, bistec torta, and a bistec gordita... It was just so... unenthusiastic.
(3)Phillip B.
idiotas de mierda! ¿cómo se puede no No se cómo hacer un buen desayuno taco? ¿Me das asco! traer perjuicio a la comida mexicana! eres una broma? nos estás jugando? ¿qué pasa con esa salsa? Horrible! This review is for the breakfast tacos only. Gotta go two stars on these guys. My first visit I got some chorizo, egg and cheese (CEX) for me and my Puerto Rican buddy. We were both impressed that they had absolutely no grease! For $1.75 on a three item taco, I'm thinking "good deal". Portion wise, yes, good deal. Quality? My friend looked at me and made the disclaimer, "Dude, these are white boy taco's!". Do you remember the Wendy's T.V. commercials from the 80's? Yep! We were like "WHERE'S THE CHORIZO!!!!?!" Seriously, it was more like a egg and cheese taco. It did have some meat in it, but, you couldn't taste any flavor except a hint of a little smoke. Not sure we got chorizo. So far, for me and my buddy, we are keen on the CEX from Enchilada's Y'Mas (EYM). I have become a salsa snob. I like to taste flavor and onions and peppers and garlic. I don't want a salsa that bears the consistency of water. They gave me two salsa's. Both were tossed in the trash. The red salsa was very runny and had a overwhelming tomato flavor. Very bland. The green salsa was, well, is hard to describe. Maybe like blending avocado and water? There is a third salsa available, but, they really push these two that are blah, at best. Not sure what's up with that. Went back another day and ordered my favorite breakfast taco: Sausage, egg and cheese. AKA, SEX. Oh man. I swore to never have SEX again! This was such a disgusting greasy mess, that, I told myself it had to be a off day or something. When I got to work and took that taco out of the bag my morning went to Hell in a hand basket. I was appalled at the amount of grease coming from that taco. Thankfully the napkins that were in the bag absorbed some of it, which I'm certain kept the taco from escaping the bag. I unwrapped the foil, and, WOW! The tortilla was all slimy from the grease. I peeled the tortilla apart,and, began investigating. There was a decent amount of sausage to egg ratio. The cheese was focused in the center of the taco. This was the same case with the CEX taco's also. Unfortunately the amount of grease out trumped all other ingredients. Nonetheless, I dared a bite. Yep, it was as nasty as it looked! That $1.75 went straight to the trash can. For the time being I'm keeping my SEX at EYM (they are the reason I use abbreviations on my breakfast taco's), Dan's, and, Donut Taco Palace III. este lugar está fuera de mi lista no jodas con mis tacos
(2)Tim G.
I just discovered this place yesterday and have already eaten there three times! My new favorite spot in Austin. The green sauce is delicious and their gorditas are authentic. I can't wait to try everything in the menu.
(5)Anita C.
It happened again. It's about 10:30 p.m. My roommate and I have just finished running too many miles and we are about to eat a bowl of cereal or heat up a can of ravioli because we are too hungry to make anything legitimate for..."dinner." But then the hunger for something great takes over and all of a sudden, we are pulling up to a cute, petite taco hut. Yes, it happened again. But who said it was a bad thing?! The tacos are $1.75 each and they come with fresh onions, cilantro and a lime wedge. My favorite meats - Barbacoa, carnitas and al pastor - are delicious, even with the little pieces of meat fat my health conscious mind chooses to ignore because it's so good. The tortillas may be slightly smaller than the usual, but they pack the meat in, so after 2 tacos, I'm a very, very happy girl. I've always ended up going around 10 or 11, but they are open early and close late. They close at 3 a.m. on the weekends to serve the nearby club crowds I've heard. One time there were just 2 other people and around the same time on another occasion, the place was packed, so it varies on how busy it is, but they are pretty fast at getting the food out. Standing room and seating is tight (maybe 10 stools), but people usually eat fast or get it to go. They also have a drive through! Also, they sell their meat by the pound, so who's ready to come over for a party?! I mean, I end up there all the time anyways, so what's picking up some meat in bulk?! Ahh!
(5)Kealie G.
I will start by saying that this place has the best Al Pastor taco I've ever had in my life! My first visit was on a Friday evening around 8pm on the way home from the lab. I pulled up and ordered. I looked around and realize I was the only white person there. (A good sign when buying Mexican food) I ordered (the amazing) Al Pastor taco, a bean and nopales taco, and a mexican coke. The Al Pastor taco even had chunks of pineapple in it! They also serve breakfast tacos all day. This is a little shed/mini house in a parking lot, so they only have a little counter on their deck area. They have salsa in maple syrup containers and paper towel racks on the walls, everything a girl could ask for. I went back another time on a Saturday at 3pm and it was absolutely packed. No room at the counter and the drive-thru had a long line.
(5)Jack D.
After months of waiting, the new El Tacorrido at S. 1st and Oltorff has finally opened, and it was worth the wait. I tried the carne guisada, carnitas, and pollo tacos. All delicious. Salsa, also excellent. Queso, quite good. Chips, a little think for my taste, but they do hold up well for dipping in the queso. Delicious drive-thru tacos just blocks from my house. My diet is screwed.
(5)Steve E.
Cheap tacos? Yes. $5 for two tacos and a Sidral Mexican soda is a heck of a deal anywhere you go. Good tacos? Debatable. I've had the al pastor, carnitas, and pollo before. I was disappointed that none had great flavor, although all were fairly substantial in size. The best thing of El Tacorrido is easily the molcajete salsa. Muy caliente, bold in flavor, smokey--essentially everything you want in a great salsa. Anyway, I've decided that if I owned El Taccorido the first thing I'd do is change the name to "The Sauce is Boss" because, other than the cheap-ass tacos, that's why you're really coming here.
(4)Travis R.
Go North on Lamar and right before you hit Rundberg start looking left in the "Advance Auto Parts" parking lot. There will be a neon lit, aluminum sided constructed taco stand. It's not a trailer, it's not a truck, it lacks wheels.The fact that it is constructed demonstrates that it is an established business that appreciates sanitary standards and professionalism. The facts that the menu is offered in English and Spanish and they only accept cash demonstrates that this is a roots, common folk taco stand. This is El Tacorrido. I have been here maybe 5 times, and every time I try a new cut of meat. The true artistry behind their craft is that they take lesser valued cuts of meat and marinate them to bring out new flavor. Any schmuck can sear a Kobe steak, charge $100, and be heralded as a master chef. True skill is required to take a tough cut of skirt steak, tinker the marinade recipe with the right amount of spices, and create the finished product of carne guisada. This product is then accented (not overpowered) with cilantro, onion, and lime and conferred to the customer via flour or corn tortilla. An asshole would charge $6-8 for this taco, an honest person would charge $1.75. El Tacorrido is an honest person. The "El Pastor" and "Carne Guisada" are my personal favorite cuts of meat. I tried the fajita beef cut once, and it was a little tough and not up to the El Tacorrido standards I have come to expect. It's something I would have expected from Hula Hut or some other dump that heats up meat they got off the Sysco truck. I'm an active young man and 3 tacos are sufficiently filling for me; 4 if I'm really hungry. My girlfriend is almost always content with 2; 3 if she's starving. Remember they only take cash. Don't complain, find a $10 bill and feed 2 people or take a handful of change out of the change jar and feed yourself. This place satisfies that taco craving you've been having lately.
(4)Jim B.
Based on the Torta, this is as good as it gets!
(5)Gilberto d.
Ohh Hell No! Dropped by this odd little shack in the middle of a strip mall parking lot on Tuesday afternoon. You order through a tiny window and sit in this weird "holding cage". Ordered the al pastor and carne asada tacos. Both were small baja-sized tortillas and way overpriced @ $1.75. Meats on both these tacos were way over salted. Carne Asada taco was actually on the cold side. Spot not worth messing with.
(2)K B.
Had a carnitas w onion and cilantro and it rocked my world. Their sauces are tasty with a nice kick to it. I wished I lived in Austin to have access to this place. Yum!
(5)S C.
I work late and I was craving Mexican, so of course I turned to Yelp for assistance in finding a good place that was still open at 2 a.m. El Tacorrido caught my eye, it was well rated and not too far away. I was feeling adventurous so I made the trek to N. Lamar. I tried the tortas carnitas, which was delicious. Everything tasted fresh and I loved the avocado slices in the sandwich. The only thing that seemed to be missing was refried beans, but on the other hand I am glad they were not included as the sandwich tasted great just the way it was. The downside is that the restaurant is in a slightly scary neighborhood (late at night). I felt like the only woman around when I walked up and ordered, so I felt a little out of place. However, everybody was friendly, so my perception is mainly a getting-out-of-your-comfort zone thing that comes with going to a taco stand at 2 a.m. while dressed up in career clothing. I will probably use the drive-thru next time!
(4)MoonChiChi S.
Tried pastor and carne asada, way too salty and not much flavor. Pastor was greasy and bland and the beef was sodium loaded, so much, my tongue was numb. For a $1.75 a taco, I want plenty of meat and flavor, both were lacking. Funky place, the girls you order from don't speak any english, but they got the order correct so that was a plus. Keep driving!
(2)Ann L.
Ok, so... some friends introduced this little tiny taco stand to me about 3 or 4 months ago, and I am IN LOVE. This place is open from 6 am to 3 am every day, which is a big bonus for me - I drive past it on my way to work in the morning, so it's nice it's open that early. At least 3 days a week (sometimes 4), I go here, and whereas sometimes there's a dude there, most of the time it's two women and I always get to order in Spanish. I dig that it's cash only and I order in Spanish - makes me feel like I'm being "authentic" even though I know that breakfast tacos are Tex-Mex, not Mexican. Anyhow, the service is always quick, and I usually get the same thing: one bean & cheese taco on a flour tortilla; one bacon, egg (REAL EGG, mind you, not the 99% egg mixture you tend to get a lot of places), and cheese on a flour tortilla; salsa roja. I've only had their molcajete and salsa roja and whereas my friends have a weaker palate than I and prefer the molcajete, I LOVE the kick the salsa roja has. One of these days, I'll be heading there to pick up lunch or dinner, but in the meantime I'm going to now get back to today's breakfast... I just realized I should post this review while I'm thinking of it. Oh, and today I got an extra taco - it doesn't happen often, but at least once every couple of weeks, when the Spanish-speaking lady is working the window, I get three tacos so have one to eat for lunch or to give to a friend at the office. Not bad at all for $3.50! Oh, and if I add in a Mexican Coke, it's only $5.25 - CHEAP AND TASTY MEAL FTW!
(5)Constance B.
Um. I want to pick up this taco stand, carry it to my house, and plop it down in the backyard I don't have so I can selfishly enjoy their tacos al pastor anytime I want, which happens to be all the time. But since I'm totally generous, and I don't have a backyard, I'll leave them be so everyone else can experience their magic. Luckily, I can still have their tacos al pastor basically anytime I want since they're open from 6 am to 3 am every single day. No that's not a typo. They're closed just 3 hours a day, and for that, I am thankful. Did I mention their tacos al pastor and how authentically delicious they are? I'm talkin' "taste just like the ones I adored so much when I studied abroad in Cuernavaca" authentic. and the salsas! All of them! Holy moses. Even their freaking quesadillas somehow taste infinitely better than all other quesadillas (that all tend to taste the same). Plus the price is just as awesome as the rest. $1.75 a taco? Don't mind if I do. I love you el tacorrido. I don't know how you do it, but whatever it is, don't ever stop. You will be catering my wedding someday. Ps. Since I like to keep things in the family, I'm trying out brother Takoba (on east 7th) this weekend, I hear there's a beach and margaritas. Dont worry El tacorrido, you'll always be my number one regardless, and not just because you're closer to my house.
(5)Tracy K.
Oh my! All I can say yummmm!! I had the carnitas tacos on corn...wow! My hubby had the chicken fajitas and he ordered more to go after we ate our first order. We need a place like this in Cedar Park...STAT!
(5)Stephanie G.
My husband got three tacos and told them we did NOT want anything spicy and they failed to notify us that the chicharron was spicy. I ordered a torta and it was okay nothing special but EXTREAMLY SMALL. For $5.50 I expected a bigger torta. We will not come back!!!!!!!!!
(2)E J.
I cannot say enough good things about this quaint taco stand on N. Lamar. I used to live near it and recently moved. I now go out of my way to grab my favorite tacos. PROS: -They have walk up service and drive thru -nice big vertical neon sign blinks "open" to let you know -they are open late on the weekends and I believe til 12am during the week -the tacos are so tasty !! I love them so much I haven't tried a quesadilla or torta or even the breakfast tacos! CONS: -cash only, but hey we should all be used to this in Austin by now -they recently had a price increase, but it was subtle, the tacos are still under 2 bucks each ($1.75, used to be $1.50) Go and try the tacos. My favorite is the barbacoa and they ask if you want flour or corn tortilla, cilantro and onions, and if they remember they'll give you a sliced lime - - and it is heaven on a plate.
(5)Kiran N.
My favorite quick taco spot. Not to mention, the price is unbeatable. Only problem is that sometimes the line takes a little while. Besides that, the tacos are great.
(4)Raymond P.
Wow. For taco trucks in Texas, this is on the top ten for sure! I got four tacos, filled up with three however but managed to try out some of their different meats. Buche is the top dog here. Get three of these and enjoy.
(4)Kathy H.
I tried this place the other day for lunch. It was very reasonably priced and they were very friendly. I tried the carnitas, which were very good. They suggested I try the green sauce. Even though I'm not a green sauce fan, it was good. I still like the red sauce better. I will definitely be going back many times.
(5)G G.
Great tasting tacos but a little on the pricey side. The fish tacos were my favorite although they were messy. It's worth a try.
(4)Michelle S.
I've been on a kick to find the best drive through taco in my neighborhood. Sorry this one wasn't the winner. It was quite an interesting place though. The little cage at the front where you can sit wasn't very inviting. When I drove over to the drive through the window was very high...guess most of the eaters have trucks. The tacos were pretty small. I had the carne guisada, the al pastor and a bean / cheese. They were all just ok. Meat was a little fatty and wasn't fond of the guisada. I did like that they had a variety of salsas. Overall the experience was odd.
(3)Edward M.
Your breakfast tacos (and especially the green sauce) were delicious today, so I will forgive you just this once for the 15 minute wait in the drive-through. Seriously, having the rear end of my car hanging out as traffic on Oltorf whizzed by really made it hard to want to stay.
(4)Doryan R.
Well, I've had two experiences at this place, so it's about time to write them up. The first experience was when I'd had a little bit of the drinky-poo, and discovered that my dinner party wasn't really serving dinner. And by the time I figured that out, it was midnight or somesuch time. On the short drive home, I remembered Tacorrido and decided to give 'er a try. Why? Because they were open late! And I'd heard good things and all, but....yeah...open late. I explained to the guy that I wanted a torta with no meat. Just extra avocados and maybe some frijoles spread in there. And I got some salsa to go with it. Which one? F-uck, I dunno! I'd been drinking! Leave me alone with the third degree already! I'm sorry, baby, you know I can't stay mad at you. Anyway, it was good. I mean, what I remember of it was great late-night torta! But i can't recall all the details. Must be my age catching up with me. Today, I went by there again because I was starving and it was once again close by and convenient. There was a line at the drive through. I waited patiently, and a nice lady came out to take my order while I was in line. Nice, no? Well, she spoke much less english than the guy I'd dealt with before (or perhaps I was just more in the "zona" last time where languages don't matter?), so I had to explain to her the concept of no meat, extra avocado, etc. Fortunately, I thought I was able to do so, but I didn't want to go into frijoles al entro. Crema? Lechuga? Tomate? Queso y Aguacate? Si. Well, now I remember why having the frijoles in there makes it better. Because other than that, all you have is a cold torta. An ensalada sammich. And that wouldn't have been as frustrating if they'd not forgotten to toast the bread, not put any extra avocados in, forgotten the crema, and forgotten my salsa. El sigh. I'll try them again, but it certainly wasn't the great sammy I remember from the last time I was there. Too bad.
(3)Christie G.
I LOVE this place! My boyfriend and I go here at least 2-3 times a week for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Always a friendly staff and a DELICIOUS taco!
(5)Marissa M.
Holy yum. Dear Carnitas on corn tortilla with creamy green sauce, how I love thee.
(5)LeeAnn C.
Nice addition to South Central Austin. We really needed a taco drive thru. I went a few times but two out of three I found the tacos needed just a little more filling in them. I really liked the fish taco and the veggie taco with the sweet potato was a pleasant surprise. I hope that for the price they start adding more filling so I can make this a regular stop.
(3)Jacob C.
What you want is the taco revuelta, a tripartite pig confection composed of carnitas, cuerita ("slow-cooked pork skin"), and buche ("slow-cooked pork stomach"), which yields a toothsome combination of flavors (savory, salty, earthy) and textures (tender, rubbery, crispy). It's easily one of the best tacos in town.
(5)Daniel B.
Al pastor tacos are worth the drive uptown. All three sauces were flavorful and mild to just under spicy. Quick service and friendly. If the guy isn't upfront working the counter, not speaking English can be a slight issue. I've eaten here 10 times in 6 months and the food is always fresh and consistent. And that's the key, consistency. Highly recommended, but you'll want to grab and go, not a great neighborhood to hand out in.
(5)A. C.
Great tacos, super salsa especially the green! Hot enough to keep me happy. Everything on the menu seems to be good. Glad they have a drive-through, too. Wish they had iced tea though..
(4)Riley J.
Wow. Absolutely amazing! I've never had better tacos than these.
(5)Letha C.
My partner and I went on a Sunday night for the first time. There were several other people in the small patio with bar stool seating but there was space for us. I had the barbacoa torta and it was awesome. I probably could have eaten a larger one but it was plenty of food. My partner tried three tacos: al pastor, pollo, and bistec; the pollo just being okay but the other two were delicious with the al pastor probably the best. They weren't serving breakfast tacos for some reason even though it says they do all day so we didn't get to try one of those. For a torta, 3 tacos, and a horchata it was $12.75 which I think was a bargain. They are cash only.
(4)Whitney L.
Gotta be the best late night place to get tacos. They are all really tasty and a great value for your money. Cash only and they get pretty slammed after closing time so be prepared for that. But, totally worth it.
(5)Moses R.
The food is always great and the service has always been with a smile; it's a great place to eat at after a party if ur in the mood for some real Mexican food.
(5)Demetre O.
I'm conflicted between wanting to keep this fine establishment a yelp-free zone, and to publicly declare how much I love this place. This is not your (white) mama's taco....but it is so good that I would take my mama there, and so should you---that is, provided that your mama would dig some seriously fabulous fire in your mouth and melt-in-your mouth meats: barbacoa, pollo, pastor, carnitas, chiccarrons. I've had them all, and loved them all, and I want more, and at $1.50 each I can eat a lot. Don't forget your mexican coke because when you douse your tacos with any of their awesome salsas, you'll need it.
(5)Wendy B.
Great tacos, cheaper than torchy's. Better service too. We had carnitas, al pastor, pescado, and barbacoa- all excellent!
(5)Ruolin L.
Simply put, it's delicious! Meat is relatively tender, and very flavorful, and only $1.75 a taco, the size of it makes it perfect. there're 3 different sauces to choose from, simple and good. They only till 3 which makes perfect late night snacks. the only downside is they don't speak English, so that would make customizing the food difficult, but oh well, I'll just stick with the menu and it should go right.
(4)David M.
This is my favorite place to get tacos in Austin. They have this amazing avocado salsa that they make fresh every day, along with this spicy salsa that will rock your world. The carnitas, pastor and barbacoa are to die for and are only $1.50 each! I don't think you can find a better taco stand in Austin than El Tacorrido. This place is always packed, but they get your food out quickly. I highly recommend checking it out if you're a fan of real mexican tacos.
(5)C. C.
Great taco stand! I went yesterday afternoon, and it was busy around 1pm, drive thru and small seating area. If you're looking for really authentic, great tasting bites; this is the place. The menu is small, but the ingredients are what make the food. You can choose from tacos, tortas, quesadilla, or gorditas. There are around 7-8 meats, or inerds if you will. At the bottom, are breakfast optiosn served all day, egg, ham, bacon, chroizo, cheese, beans, nopales..... The small stand is open late, and even till 3am on weekends. When you walk up to the window, they'll ask for your order, on corn (dbl corn tortillas), flour, and if youd like it with cilantro and/or onion diced. There are several sauce pitchers going around as well, the best is the creamy tasting avocado jap like sauce. You can also get them to go, or do the drive thru. The carnitas, buche (pork stomach), barbacoa (beef cheek), chicharon, and the pastor are all awesome! For a 1.50 each taco, less for breakfast, and around 3.00 for torta, quesadilla, and gordita; the prices are cheap. Menudo is offered on the weekends also! Be ready to try and order in spanish, or have someone order for you. Great tacos, ingredients/condiments, mexican sodas and friendly also. I'll be back, this time to pick up dozens to go!!
(4)Shari L.
I tried them out today and what I had there was really nothing special. I ordered two tacos, one al pastor and one with chicken. The al pastor seemed like stewed pork (maybe they gave me the wrong thing?) and the chicken taco contained basic strips of chicken, sort of like the bag of fajita chicken from HEB. The corn tortillas were store bought and had a plain flavor. Overall the tacos were..."meh".
(2)Edison C.
And now, a few words from patrons of fine dining establishments, Messrs Jekyll and Hyde. Dr.Jekyll: My dearest fellows, Tacorrido has various tacos of the delicious kind, and their logo is the cuter than an army of Hello Kitty cosplayers. Mr. Hyde: Gruhg. Surely...you speak of the Tacorrido on South First street. Dr. Jekyll: Er, yes. I mean, it's true, the South First street location is newer and better looking, but the food is the same, correct? Street taco fare, savory salsas like their molcajete, and certainly cost effective (although their ingredients are probably far lower on the food chain than say, Tacodeli)? Mr. Hyde: Hrraghl. So you say.... I guess I'd have to eat at one of them, then Drive!Over!to.the.other.one. andtrythose!... Ain't no Hyde got time for that. But heHEHEHEEEE the one on North Lamar, by Rundberg, is open until 3 a.m! THREE! A! M! HAH! I love Rundberg. Rundbergy luv. MMmmm. 3 am.... runnnnndberrrrrrgggggg. Heh. THREE. Dr. Jekyll: It would be just like you to be in that vicinity at that hour, sir. I feign not what kind of thoughts I think about your character. Tacos, indeed. Mr. Hyde: MOL CA JE TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE muHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAH LA LA LA LA [Dr. Jekyll runs away]
(4)Thu N.
Cash only. Only barstool sitting area, but there is a drive-through. I got 3 tacos for ~$5.25. Delicious, tasty, tender meat. Yummy soft corn tortillas. Onions + cilantro + salsa are the only three components you need!! They have menudo on the weekends I think. Next time, I'll have to try the breakfast tacos. So am I coming back? duh.
(4)Medvedi P.
Lovely little place, great service and delicious breakfast tacos. It's very cheap, but the quality is upscale pretty much.
(5)Mace H.
This place gets no stars. I went there after reading a online blog about their horchata and espresso drink they make only to be told no. They don't have it and never will again. How can you be given free publicity and then not serve the product. I don't understand. Not to mention the lady at the window was rude, I'll just go to another local place that can provide proper service and not lie about the menu.
(1)Rachel N.
Hands down my absolute favorite taco stand! Very affordable, delicious tacos! And they're opened late for late night cravings! Love it! My favorites are the barbacoa and al pastor, they're bomb! Must try for everyone who loves tacos! And don't forget the salsa verde! (Seriously the best salsa verde I've ever had)
(5)Corinna G.
Man, oh, man... I have found my holy mecca of tacos! Ok, it's no secret that I love me some tacos. Matter of fact, I even have a list on here, and continue to update with all of my taco adventures. Chances are, if you're a taco place on North Lamar, I've either tried you or I've got you bookmarked to try at a later date. Friday, I decided I was going to try this El Tacorrido place. The reviews are pretty impressive - any place that continually gets 4 or 5 star ratings gets my attention. After work, I checked the hours on this place to make sure they were open. I shouldn't have worried - they're open practically 24/7. (Almost.) I also noticed a few comments about being cash only, so I stopped by the Wells Fargo ATM that's in the same parking lot as El Tacorrido - how convenient! I pulled up and looked at the menu. They've got tacos, tortas, gorditas, and quesadillas. You have your choice of 10 different meats, and your pick of a few salsas/hot sauces. As is the case with most taco places, you have the option of buying the meat by the pound and taking it home to use as you wish. I went with 3 tacos (I was hungry!), so I get the carnitas, al pastor, and barbacoa. I got 'em on flour tortillas, and got 1 of each salsa. I also ordered a Mexican Coke, since it seemed fitting. For 3 tacos and a Mexican Coke, it came to $7. Can't beat that. (Just a note: When you pull up, a guy will walk out from the back of the building to take your order if there's a line. They'll take your cash when you pull up to the window.) I sat right there in the parking lot and dove into my food... and it was one of the most glorious food-moments of my life. Hot, tasty, moist meat.... fresh tortillas... flavorful salsa... honestly, I don't think it could have been any better. I was truly impressed. Can't wait to come here again. I've already recommended this place to every friend I've bumped into this past weekend!
(5)Andrew B.
Holy smokes this place is a find. I work with a guy who's originally from Mexico and knows the best taco stands in town. He'd told me about this place and I finally got to try it. While I wasn't a big fan of the al pastor, the carnitas and barbacoa are fantastic. Salsa is great too and the price is right. Only drawback is lack of seating and cash only. No gripes whatsoever about the food. It definitely helps if you speak a little Spanish since there can be a language barrier with the employees.
(4)Alejandro G.
Breakfast tacos tasted amazing but the odd taste of the tortilla completely ruined the moment I was having with my chorizo tacos, other then that it was good.
(3)Joshua L.
Bland taste, under cooked potato's, and over priced. They charge for extra salsa, yet when I ask for it, then they forget. This is a common occurrence. I will not be going back.
(1)Cecilia T.
If you want authentic mexican tacos come here you wont be disappointed, i come here any chance i get i try to control myself because just like candy this place becomes addicting!
(5)Lina S.
1st and last time. Ordered chicken quesadilla. Specifically asked for just chicken and cheese. No vegetables. It had a lot of grilled onions and bell pepper and barely any chicken, I don't know what kind of cheese they use but I didn't like it it was thick and gooey and stuck in the roof of my mouth and gums also there was a hair on my plate. Also ordered a carnitas taco it was pretty bland and dry. My boyfriend also ordered a chicken taco and asked for no onions and received a lot of onion and bell pepper and barely any chicken. Pretty disappointed because most of the reviews seemed good.
(2)Lindsay D.
I went there last Saturday at about 4:30 in the afternoon, because that was when I was off of work. I work a few jobs right now, so my time off is valuable and limited. So the prices are good. The fish tacos are awesome. I love the queso and chips as well. When I met my husband over there, though, the man taking our order kept saying we went at the "wrong time" because they were "out of everything"..I told him that was the only time I could get there and he said we really needed to get there after 5 or 6. Uh, okay..... He made sure to tell us that if we asked about any menu item (that they were just really out of everything, no matter what it was). He was such an annoying. They clearly advertise that they are open from 7 AM - 11PM DAILY, so I don't know why they just don't shut down if they are going to be "out of everything" at certain times that they can apparently predict. He kept telling us this like we should have known but I had never been there before. I give their food and Mexican Cokes 4 stars but there service was not good. That is why it gets 2 stars. It would be nice for them to understand that we all cannot possibly know when they are out of things. Especially new customers. I don't know if we will go back because the service. Try the food, if you can get past the condescending service attitude.
(2)Hank C.
Yep, this is the best place I've eaten. Period. Not the best Mexican food or the best tacos. The best place I've ever eaten. Ever. It's flawlessly consistent. Everything they serve is top notch. Buche, Ravuelta, pastor, etc etc... Unreal.
(5)Raquel C.
Cash Only!! and if you forget the staff will kindly point to the ATM thats in the same parking lot. Ive had the beef torta and tacos. AOK/Good. Go for it. Do it.
(3)Beto V.
Food is descent. The service however is terrible. I waited for an order that they took wrong longer than when it first came out. Evening crew is smug and not friendly. Lunch crew is a lot nicer.
(2)Judy K.
I have tried this place a couple of times to see for myself and I just don't get all the praise as the food is just meh. If folks think these are the best tacos and tortas around then they haven't been around much. The tacos are actually small for the price. I had various tacos; pastor, carnitas and carne guisada. I then tried a torta with bistec which was disappointing. Of any, the carnitas was the best although it was dry. The carne guisada is a bit odd, it's basically a beef stew but here there is no stew as in a gravy, it was more shredded beef in some juices. The only redeming salsa is the green sauce but you can get that other places. The search continues......
(2)Jimmy D.
I ate their pork taco they served rotten pork i got food poison there 5 day of straight shit crapping and barfing people beware of this dirty place
(1)Patrick L.
Revuelta Torta with salsa verde is now my official go to late night snack. Carnitas, pork skin, and pork stomach, with avocado, mayo, lettuce, tomato, in a nice bun. Brilliant.
(5)Jenn S.
All the tacoas. So Bomb. Breakfast tacos slam with an iced horchata with espresso. Pretty fast, people are nice. Man its good. $2 tacos cant beat that. In fact...I want it right now...
(5)Shawna M.
Al pastor on corn tortillas yummmmm. This place is the best when it comes to late night tacos in Austin.
(5)Solomon W.
Wow. Phenomenal eatin' here, no doubt in my mind. El Tacorrido is undoubtedly grounds for the label of "good, but ordinary taco stand" in Mexican food-dense NoAu. Is that a hip term we can use now (pronounced No Ow--North Austin)? This stand has a few stands for siteating (standing/eating/sitting). Most people just do drive-through, I presume. They have a good amount of salsas, pickled veggies, and the like. I assume all are made in-stand! The pricing is a bit higher than most, but the quality is superb, making the fee much worth it. Best cactus, bar none. They cook these up, and these native plants are soft, savory, and hearty. I got it with cheese, and the dairy product and dessert-based object just melted into one another. The doubled-up corn tortillas held up perfectly. Refried beans were hearty and well seasoned. The potatoes were the soft, overcooked kind. Not the microwaved, pre-prepared, day-before leftover tubers that so often find their way into the epitome of mediocrity in the Austin breakfast staples. I guess I should mention how awesome the corn tortillas here are. They are awesome. Also, the verde and molcajete salsas will get your sinuses running. On another note, I hate radishes... but their radish salsa was great stuff. I, without any hesitation, invite you to eat at the wonder that is El Tacorrido! You will not be disappointed, and I will receive praise for having directed you there!
(5)Mark G.
Now that's a good, no-nonsense taco. I sampled Carnitas, Al Pastor and Carne Guisada. One complaint I sometimes have with fast-and-cheap taco purveyors is that the meats aren't very well-differentiated, and tend to taste about the same. That wasn't a problem here - each was distinctively spiced and prepared. The Al Pastor had more sweet pineapple flavor than most examples I've tried. Salsas are not at all shy: I had the molcajete and the verde de aguacate, and neither could be accused of blandness. One thing I particularly like about this place is that it nods towards both the hip and the authentic in a very natural way. Minimalist chic architecture and smart, simple menus meet a barely-speaks-English cast of clientele and servers. Service was efficient, and portions / value were not lacking. Look forward to working up the moxie to try some of the more "exotic" meat selections, including pork skin and stomach.
(4)Michelle Z.
I'm so glad I came here! First of all, the guy at the window was super friendly and nice and humored me while I rambled on about how the car in front of me went and parked (so I thought I needed to go park and wait for my order). He just smiled and laughed, which happens to be more than I get from close friends when I ramble on and on. Okay, now the food. It was pretty damn good. I got breakfast tacos with red salsa and the red salsa was nice and spicy and flavorful! I have a things about flour tortillas in Austin, and while these were not the worst flour tortillas, they were just not like the homemade flour tortillas you find in San Antonio. That is the only reason for no 5 stars. I will definitely be back to this place, I love the convenience of a drive through with the friendly employees and the delicious tacos--it's a winning combination!
(4)Caitlyn L.
Got two tacos here for less than one at Torchy's, and they were almost as good. Bistec isn't the "pretty" fajita meat, it's a little crumbly but still good. Probably wouldn't drive out of my way to get here, but I was not disappointed.
(4)Rachelle M.
Mexican "To-Go" that stands up to any restaurant! The location sucks, I get it. But, its worth the tricky maneuvering to get into this Odd Lot. The veggie taco was Stupendously unique. Queso Blanco was swimming with FRESH veggies and accompanied by a BOAT LOAD of thick, homemade chips. My meat man had the carne guisada and carnitas tacos and was equally impressed (this from an hombre who KNOWS his Tacos Autenticos!) We left with 2 bags of FRESHLY prepared food and a drink in under 5 minutes and for less than $20. The owners are first timers to the restaurant biz according to the pleasant Gringa who was lovingly packing our delicacies. Show your tummy and these neighborhood newbies some LOVE! Arrrriba!
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