"Torchy's Tacos, Rice University West U. If you’re looking for some damn good tacos (and who isn’t, always?), Torchy’s is your spot. But prepare your tastebuds for some suspense. What began as a food trailer in Austin has quickly become one of the most popular Rice Village restaurants, often with a line into the parking lot. With names like “The Republican” and “The Dirty Sanchez” – words you don’t hear too often in the same sentence – this fiery taco joint boasts a taco for every appetite and hosts creative monthly specials, featuring experimental flavor combos, regionally sourced ingredients, and award-winning salsa."