Unbeatable Breakfast at Granny’s Tacos

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Words by Guadalupe Triana Photos By Shelby Bella

While the impact of the Austin breakfast taco doesn’t need to be explained, it definitely needs to be tasted. Often touted as one of the best breakfast taco spots in the city, Granny’s Tacos offers exactly what people are looking for in a breakfast bite: generous portions and flavor for days.

“I feel like we have different food compared to [other] places around here,” says Rey Hernandez Jr., cook and grandson of owner, Mario Rios. “Every weekend, there’s people coming from everywhere.”

This family-owned taco truck offers an extensive menu that ranges from the classic egg, bean, and potato breakfast tacos to hearty lunch options like the alambre specialty taco, which comes with steak or chicken, bell peppers, chorizo, onion, bacon, jalapeño, cheese, and avocado. For those craving something more filling, Rey recommends adding an egg to any of the lunch tacos. “We let customers do their own combinations, which they love,” he explains.

But the flavor doesn’t stop there. Those looking for something slightly richer and more savory should order the chilaquil taco, which calls for a tough choice between red and green mole. The taco is then adorned with corn chips, jalapeños, and sour cream, which adds a soft and velvety texture against the crunch of the chips.

For Rey, the secret ingredient at Granny’s Tacos lies in the wholesomeness of the business. “Whenever I make tacos for someone, I pretend I’m making them for a family member,” he says. “I always try to make them look as good as possible.”

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