El Taquito

Mexican restaurant · Riverside

"The East Riverside restaurant with a second location up in Pflugerville is a fantastic destination for go-to casual counter-service Mexican street food, from tacos to breakfast plates to tortas. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury

16 Essential Mexican Restaurants in Austin

1713 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741 Get directions

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