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The best tacos in Austin

Veracruz Fonda and Bar leads our ranking for tacos in Austin. Readers voted it first in Best of ATX in 2026. Juan in a Million and Torchy's Tacos come next.

  1. 1Veracruz Fonda and BarReaders' choice, 2026
  2. 2Juan in a MillionReaders' runner-up, 2026
  3. 3Torchy's TacosReaders' runner-up, 2026

449 taco spots are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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The top 6

How we rank

  1. 1Veracruz Fonda and Bar

    Austin
    • Won Best of ATX 2026 for tacos, voted by readers [1]
    • the MICHELIN Guide (2026): “Blue corn tortillas are made in house and are delicious folded around queso fresco and crispy epazote.” [2]
    Where
    1905 Aldrich St, Austin, TX 78723
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  2. Juan in a Million
    Photo: juaninamillion.com

    2Juan in a Million

    Austin
    • Runner-up in Best of ATX 2026 for tacos, voted by readers [1]
    Where
    2300 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
    Today
    Closed for the day
    All hours
    Mon7 AM to 3 PM
    Tue7 AM to 3 PM
    Wed7 AM to 3 PM
    Thu7 AM to 3 PM
    Fri7 AM to 3 PM
    Sat7 AM to 3 PM
    Sun7 AM to 3 PM
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  3. 3Torchy's Tacos

    Austin
    • Runner-up in Best of ATX 2026 for tacos, voted by readers [1]
    Where
    3005 S Lamar Blvd D-116, Austin, TX 78704
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  4. Discada
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    6Discada

    Austin
    • the MICHELIN Guide (2026): “Discada is a Northern Mexican style of cooking with different cuts of beef and pork cooked together with aromatic vegetables.” [2]
    Where
    1319 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702
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More tacos in Austin

147 more · A to Z
  1. Taqueria Los Chilangos
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    Taqueria Los Chilangos

    Mexican restaurant · Austin
    Where
    11817 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
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Worth the drive

Within about half an hour of Austin.

  1. Shamrock Tacos
    Photo: shamrocktacos.net

    Shamrock Tacos

    Taco restaurant · Wimberley
    Where
    14410 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX 78676
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  2. Taqueria Mazatlan
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    Taqueria Mazatlan

    Mexican restaurant · San Marcos
    Where
    1210 S Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Today
    Open now until 12 AM
    All hours
    Mon7 AM to 12 AM
    Tue7 AM to 12 AM
    Wed7 AM to 12 AM
    Thu7 AM to 12 AM
    Fri7 AM to 12 AM
    Sat7 AM to 12 AM
    Sun7 AM to 12 AM
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  3. Toma Taco
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    Toma Taco

    Taco restaurant · San Marcos
    Where
    179 S LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-5505
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How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

What changed

Questions

What is the best tacos in Austin?
Veracruz Fonda and Bar. Won Best of ATX 2026 for tacos, voted by readers; the MICHELIN Guide (2026). Juan in a Million and Torchy's Tacos come next.
How many taco spots are in Austin?
449 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including 3 Hermanas Taqueria, Alicia's Tacoriendo, Alicia’s Tacoriendo, Amaya's Taco Village, Amaya's Taco Village and 444 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 109 more, in Spicewood, Georgetown, San Marcos, Lockhart, Taylor, Dripping Springs, Leander, Kyle, Hutto, Bastrop, Elgin, Wimberley, Liberty Hill and Lago Vista.
Which taco spots in Austin take reservations?
2 take online bookings: Comedor and Guero's Taco Bar. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
Where can I order tacos online in Austin?
151 have online ordering on their own websites: Amorcito Taqueria #1, Birrieria Taco Zone 512, Brazas Taco House, Catrina's Tacos & Margaritas, Cosmic Taco, Del Sol Taqueria, Discada, El Ace Del Taco and 143 more.
Is Alma's Tacos in Austin still open?
No. Alma's Tacos has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Bandit Tacos in Austin still open?
No. Bandit Tacos has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Casitas Taco in Austin still open?
No. Casitas Taco has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Chispas in Austin still open?
No. Chispas has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Gringa's Street Tacos in Austin still open?
No. Gringa's Street Tacos has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Juana Taco in Austin still open?
No. Juana Taco has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Lechuza Birria Tacos in Austin still open?
No. Lechuza Birria Tacos has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Letty's Tacos in Austin still open?
No. Letty's Tacos has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Pablito's Bakery & Taqueria in Austin still open?
No. Pablito's Bakery & Taqueria has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Prime Taco Grille in Austin still open?
No. Prime Taco Grille has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Stinson's Coffee & Tacos in Austin still open?
No. Stinson's Coffee & Tacos has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Taco ' Bout It in Austin still open?
No. Taco ' Bout It has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Tacos El PiBe in Austin still open?
No. Tacos El PiBe has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is The Smokin' Rose Taco Joint in Austin still open?
No. The Smokin' Rose Taco Joint has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Tomas' Tacos in Austin still open?
No. Tomas' Tacos has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.
Is Tómalo Taqueria in Austin still open?
No. Tómalo Taqueria has closed. For tacos nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2the MICHELIN Guide, https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/best-of/best-tacos-in-austin-texas-mexican-restaurants-michelin-guide, April 2026. Checked Oct 11, 2026.

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