Best Taco Joints
Finding the Perfect Taco in Austin
Words by Mallory Lehenbauer Photo By Vegan Nom
There is no shortage of delicious tacos on the Eastside, but finding the best spot is just as important as finding a favorite flavor combination. Each of these taco joints have something special to offer cravings for a fresh breakfast, a hearty lunch, or even a vegan taco selection, too.
El Mana
El Mana is owned by a local family who take the word ‘homemade’ seriously. Salsa is made fresh every morning, and the homemade flour and corn tortillas are the perfect base for every taco. Each item on the menu is as fresh as it tastes, and at just $2 for a breakfast taco, they’re hard to beat. Try their chorizo taco, an Elote cup, and a Bionico to complete the meal.
facebook.com/El-Mana-Taqueria-y-Fruteria | 1402 E 38th 1/2 St.
The Vegan Nom
The Vegan Nom brings a new meaning to vegan quesadillas, tacos, and queso. All salsas and sauces are homemade, and there’s really no way to go wrong with such a diverse menu. Tacos come fully loaded, and it’s hard to believe they are all vegan, especially when served with their creamy nut-free, dairy-free, and soy-free queso.
thevegannom.com | 2324 E Cesar Chavez St.
Veracruz All Natural
The Migas taco at Veracruz is one of the best in Austin, with the perfect ratio of egg, tortilla, and avocado. If it’s too late for breakfast, their fish taco hits the spot for lunch or dinner. Lines can be long at this food truck, but the tacos are worth the wait.
veracruzallnatural.com | 2505 Webberville Rd. | 4209 Airport Blvd.
Brazas Taco House
With more than a decade of experience, Brazas Taco House is a local, family-owned business. Their tacos are made with fresh vegetables, including cactus. Try the Lamar breakfast taco, a homemade flour tortilla filled with cactus, egg, pico de gallo, and refried beans, then topped with queso fresco.
brazastacohouseaustin.com | 6801 Airport Blvd.
La Fruta Feliz
La Fruta Feliz opened in 2008 by a husband and wife team. And though they have since expanded their offerings, this family-owned restaurant has managed to stay true to their Mexican roots. The Barbacoa de Chivo (shredded goat) taco is a favorite among customers, or try the Huevo con Nopales taco for breakfast (egg and cactus) with one of their fresh fruit
juices.
lafrutafeliz.com | 3124 Manor Rd.
Vamonos!
Vamonos! offers ranch-style Tex Mex cuisine. They cook with local ingredients and serve breakfast tacos all day. Their staple ranch tacos are served with a choice of picadillo beef, carnitas, adobo chicken, skirt steak or seasonal vegetables, topped with pickled onions, Oaxaca and jack cheeses. Each meal is served with various salsas, lending the perfect heat to whichever taco suites the taste buds.
vamonos-texmex.com | 4807 Airport Blvd.
