Ana Liz Taqueria

The best food we had all trip! The fajita meat was incredible and the cactus was a fun try. I would recommend the quesadilla and tostada. The quesadilla is the of the authentic open-faced variety and the tostada has a healthy portion of guac. Oh, and the corn ribs were out of this world. I was so full and still had to go up to order more.

We had tacos, pozole and a tamale. The pozole was delicious, very tasty and big. The tamal was big and very flavorful. The tacos were good. The frijoles especiales are with chicharrones mixed in. Most of the items on the menu are sold individually, as in 1 taco not an order, and a bit on the pricey side. The aguas frescas a very good too. Will have to try the vampiros next time we visit.

Loved this lovely taqueria! Can’t go wrong here. We had a Costra, chili rellenos taco, blue corn carnitas taco. The guacamole so good. A complement of salsas accompanied our meal along with crema and fresh limes. Love, love, love this humble James Beard winner!

I cannot say enough good things about Ana Liz Taqueria. These tacos are flavorful, and true works of art. Everyone in the kitchen makes everything fresh. There were women rolling and weighing tortillas during my visit, frying tostadas. When you bite into these tacos, you can taste the craftsmanship. Don’t be afraid of the price tag, as someone who’s been living in Austin for the past five years (but is a valley native), I can tell you these tacos are worth every single penny. My favorite was the vampiro, biting into these was like a taste of heaven.

Tacos were ok, but not the best that I’ve had. Staff is rude and pushy. As soon as we entered we were practically yelled at to order right away before sitting. Staff member at the window, expected us to know what was on the menu, and was extremely rude. No chance given to review the menu. Overall, overrated and extremely expensive. I recommend skipping.

Excellent experience! The remodeling was a great upgrade to the atmosphere of the place! Food is 5/5, every protein has its own seasoning and its own individual taste. Perfectly salted, perfectly cooked. A must have if you haven’t already! Service was great, the place was clean and spacious.

Delicious food. The wait was a bit lengthy, so our waitress recommended ordering everything that we wanted up front, such as appetizers/snacks. Tacos are on the smaller side, so we recommend ordering a bit more or have an appetizer/snack. Wait staff service was a bit slow, but very friendly. Everything we had was incredibly delicious. The price was great also. Hope to visit again soon!

Delicious tacos from one of the best in the valley. Highly recommend coming here. The discada was delicous.

Best tacos in town! The baked potato was amazing. We tried a few of the tacos and all were perfect. The meat they using is amazing. Loved the fresh corn tortillas!

Tried this well-known taqueria that everyone talks about, and it was good overall, but I've honestly had better. The tacos were solid -- fresh ingredients, good portions, and nice flavors -- but nothing really stood out or wowed me. I think the hype set my expectations a little too high. The service was friendly and the place is small and cozy which I appreciated. It's definitely worth trying at least once if you're in the area, but for me it wasn't quite as memorable as I expected. I'd still come back, just not rushing to.

First time visit after seeing this small, hole-in-the-wall taqueria on an episode of Texas Bucket List. The chef/owner evidently has a James Beard Award so we figured it would be good food. As I said, it is a very small restaurant, capable of seating 30 patrons or so at small, rather uncomfortable tables and chairs. The basic setup is you order at a small window up front, they give you a number to set on the table and they bring your food out. We sat down at a table and looked over the menu and then made our order. A server then brought a couple small trays with six different salsas and a small container of sautéed onions. In a very short time, food began arriving at our table. I ordered two orders of Elotes; corn ribs which are small sections of ears of corn, grilled with spices. They were ok, not outrageous but decent. I probably wouldn't order them again. Next to arrive was the guacamole our friend ordered. It was a decent amount of guac but only 4 or 5 large corn chips. That seemed strange to me. Next to arrive were various tacos that were ordered. My Carnitas Taco was very tasty. They make all their tortillas in house so the corn tortilla was very good. There was a decent amount of pork and white onion. Cilantro was sprinkled on top. I added some of the grilled onions and a salsa verde. That was a very good combination! I'd definitely order this taco gain. The wife ordered a Chille Relleno Taco, not really knowing what to expect. To me it looked like small chunks of beef on top of a grilled pepper inside a flour tortilla. She seemed like it was just ok. I also ordered Charro Beans with Chicharron which was pretty good. Nit the best Charro Beans I've eaten but still, pretty good. I'd order them again. Several of our friends ordered Fajita Tacos which they enjoyed. We tried all their tortillas different salsas and the general consensus was they all were decent and a couple were too hot for several members of our group. I particularly liked the creamier salsa Verde and the salsa Roja. The grilled onions were a delight. All in all our meal consisting of two tacos, two orders of Elotes ($5 each), the Charros and two Cokes totaled $24 plus tip. Not terribly expensive but not a bargain either. We will definitely give them mother visit and try a few different items.

Very delicious food and I loved their beans!! A little pricey for the quantity. But I'll definitely go back again. I was disappointed with the size of the baked potato that was $9.00 Their meat was super delicious and flavorful. We went as soon as they opened and the lady at the counter was very patient and kind with us!! I do wish the music they were playing inside was a tad bit quieter.

This was one of the most interesting experiences I've had at a taqueria place in the 956. Came here on my most recent trip to the Valley. Read about the chef online and in Texas Monthly magazine. The hype was real. The service was excellent. The staff was courteous. Ambiance was quiet; we came during off peak hours. The salsas were excellent. The vampiro tostada was great. I'm usually not a big fan of tostadas, but this was hands-down the best one I've ever had. The synergy of the ingredients elevated this item to a whole new level. My family all enjoyed the different items they had. I would highly recommend coming here if you are in the RGV.

$28 for 3 different MID tacos, bland beans and a Coke Everything is Ala carte and most tacos are around $5 NEVER GOING BACK, For $15 I could have bought 5 good tacos, tasty beans and a Coke Hard to get out of small parking lot, have to order at a window, for those prices I would expect table ordering Somebody needs to check on reviewers from Texas Monthly and check their taste buds At least the waitresses were good at their job.

I heard about a James Beard-awarded restaurant in Mission, so I added it to my list for an upcoming work trip. We arrived around 9:15, so the place was quiet, but the waitstaff greeted us and were friendly and attentive throughout our dinner. We started with the corn ribs, which were pretty good--I loved the variety of salsas they provided in cute little cups on the table! For the main dishes, I ordered the carnitas taco, chile relleno especial, copy especial, and fajita vampiro. My favorite was the copy--you can't go wrong with a classic fajita taco with onions and cilantro. The twist here was that it was made with half blue corn and half yellow corn tortillas. Very cute idea! The vampiro could have taken first place if it were a soft taco; while the flavor was fantastic with the fresh guacamole and cheese crust, the crunchiness made it a bit hard to eat. I have to say, I wasn't a fan of the carnitas, though. I'm not entirely sure what makes this place James Beard level, but it's definitely a solid taco spot! PS--I really appreciated the sink in the dining room to wash hands- especially with tacos getting messy!

What a fun find! I am visiting from out of town and saw a piece on a tv show about this place so ran out to give it a try. The parking lot is small, but I had no trouble getting in and out on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was very busy. I placed a carry out order. Be patient. It took about 25 minutes to get my order, but it's worth the wait. I ordered a copy taco, chips and guacamole, spicy potatoes, and dozen tortillas to travel home with my on the airplane. They asked if I wanted yellow or blue, and I requested half and half, thinking I would get six yellow and six blue, but I got twelve that are half blue and half yellow. I was thrilled!! I don't eat meat, but my dad said the fajita meat on the taco was very good. The guacamole was good, but I added salt and lime to give it a little more flavor. The spicy potatoes are soooo good. Definitely don't skip them. But, the corn tortillas. Yes, please! I hope they make it home safely because we will be having breakfast tacos for a few days with them. Can't wait! The staff was so friendly. They were very patient with me while I decided what to order. Excellent service!

Fantastic. You could feel the love in these dishes. The tortillas were made by hand and everything was truly exceptional. The service was quick and uplifting. The ambiance is well enough, but the building is a bit small. Just spectacular.

I think this is a better lunch place than dinner yet it is only open during dinner hours. For my main meal I don't like eating on paper and trays with plastic utensils. I had the torta which was just a sandwich. Hubby had the taco which was good but not worth all the hype. So we tried it and now it's "out of my system" and though hubby would go back I'd rather try something new. There is a lot out there Ambience is also more of a lunch place.

The food was phenomenal, the service was very good. The only complaint we had was a damn fly kept flying around our table. As well as it was a little pricey for what it is However the flavor was top notch and so was the service

The best taqueria; food is delicious; service is good Restaurant is clean This is the third time i come here Try the corn fajitas : i like mine with a little chile So when in mission between 4- 10 and hungry stop by You will not regret it Drinks are natural ; not made from powders

Amazing!!! We went with a group of 6 people. We all had a variety of items off the menu. No one at the table had an item that they would not recommend. Love the sauces they bring to the table at the start of the meal. Charro beans are excellent - order with meat & cheese. The day we went, Texas Country Reporter was doing an interview for their show prior to opening. The staff didn't miss a beat with service / opening with that added appointment. Highly recommend!

Lived up to the hype. One of the best, if not the best taco I've ever had. Get the vampiro in corn and flour and thank me later. This place having only a few reviews is a crime lol

Such a bad experience, they pretty much forgot about me and my boyfriend. We heard them asking about this order in the kitchen that apparently nobody knew WHO it belonged too. It was ours and they couldn't even bother to stick it in the microwave lol by that time we had waited a while and we were so hungry and just wanted to EAT. Tacos were only okay , if they were warm they probably would've been better and the tortilla wouldn't have fallen apart

Loved it! So many haters saying it's not that good and talking about service. They are busy. Line out the door. It's going to take a few minutes to get your food. Proud of what they accomplished and will support this place because the food is worth it! My friend thought it was too expensive. I disagree. Worth every penny. There's a difference between tacos and great food. One makes a turd and one makes a memory. This is truly elevated tacos . I had the fajita vampiro. Added the orange salsa. The tortilla alone is worth the price of admission. I gave Tacos El Plebe a great review and not to take away from what they do, but this is the best taco in south TX. Well thought out flavor, but simple. Every component sings. Simple ingredients but executed to perfection in harmony. I'm a food snob and gladly give this my highest rating EVER.

First time there and the service was good, looks like they are ready for a bigger place. But went for the food and it was very good. We enjoyed the tacos and the salsas were just right. We'll be back for sure.

Ana Liz se descuido! We had not been in a while but loved the food previously so we were so disappointed this go around. The salsas no longer come with the tostadas they used to serve. We ordered guacamole and chips and the chips were dripping with grease. We asked for new ones but they weren't much better. The explanation was that they had just come out of the fryer and had not had time to drain-doubtful since they were not hot. The tacos were just mediocre. Hopefully it was just an off night because the quality is definitely not the same.

Great service. Best Mexican food in the valley or in all of Texas. She has received the James Beard award for excellence.

Delicious tacos, the fresh tortillas truly make a difference. I've been back two more times, and we were not disappointed. A definite must try!

Food great tried almost everything you might get a little attitude from the servers but the food amazing 100/10 i will come back

Have always loved coming here. However my recent visit wasn't great. Portion and quality went down. This is a discada taco with less than half its regular portion. Compared it to visits from last year and left so disappointed. Social media pictures are not matching their actual servings in person.

James beard awarded restaurant? I don't think so.. super small location and AC wasn't working. Took a long time for the order. Had a variety of tacos and salsas, can't give it a rave review... tough to stand out as a taco stand. I will say the appetizer of corn ribs were AMAZING!!! Next time I'll only get the corn... a bit pricey as well

Very, very good. If you're looking for cheap greasy food, you might not like this place. The tacos, espadas, charro beans, and quesadilla were very good. The ingredients used tasted fresh and all the flavors went very well with each other. These aren't the cheap greasy tacos most people like, but instead a nostalgic and delicious variety of flavors. I definitely recommend trying them and please get the beans.

Service was great, food was even better, parking is lacking, this was the first time in a restaurant that after I was done eating i had to order another chilies relano not because I was still hungry but because they are so damn good

Food was worth the wait. Its a very small place but everything I ate was excellent...the best charro beans. This is not your typical greasy taco, it's authentic and tastes homemade. I will be coming back.

Excellent Tacos!! Homemade Tortilla, they even grind corn for their corn tortillas!! Awesome Sauces! Great flavor and superb Service

Oh sooooo good!!! Try ANYTHING that mention crispy cheese Flavor combos are amazing Tiny well run establishment

Tacos are delicious and sold individually so you can try different ones. Place is a little small but they bring out the food quickly. If all they have is takeout it is worth taking your tacos to go. My personal favorites are the Tijuana, Costra, Espada Fajita, Vampiro Fajita and the Discada.

Great food and service is outstanding highly recommend It was a pleasure to eat there

The food is always made when ordered I've been here several times and only had one or two instances of less than great food preparation. Their service is always awesome. it is a very small location but it is worth it for the food.

I have never eaten here so 5 stars are for an award, but I just saw this chef won a James Beard award....that is huge. If I ever am in the area, it would be an honor to eat here. Congratulations! ( you already have great reviews with alot of stars prior to this award June 2024 ).

It deserves five stars , the food , the food and service deserves five stats , it is superb . You can feel the care in every taco and in every salsa. Things to improve ? Don't we all ?? But the food is really delicious .

Tiny place, but big on flavor! Now we know why Texas Monthly also loves them. We tried four different items and each were fresh, flavorful. Definitely going back!

Wow!!! Great tacos !!! Authentic Mexican. Love them!! I recommend the chili rellano and vampiro deshebrada! Amazing. Great presentation for small taco restaurant!

The location is small and it was very hot inside. I was expecting a long wait time, but my to go order came out in 10 minutes. I got a limonada which tasted like Country Time Lemonade with maybe like 1/2 a real lemon squeezed in it. Costra Taco en harina was dope. I got 3 more tacos y todo le faltaba sal. The flautas were hella dry. Papa asada sencilla was dry and super mega boring. I don't mind spending on good food, but this was not worth my $46.00. Also, the salsas were super mid. I don't know how or where the JBF award came from. Not a fan, pero pues cada quien tiene su gustos.

Friendly service. Nice variety of single tacos to choose from. They make their own maíz tortillas there which awesome.

At first I couldn't tell it was a taqueria because of how the sign looks but I read taqueria and that made me stop. The restaurant is small with a few tables but clean. I ordered our food to go since my mom was at home. They have a daily special but I ordered a papa asada with bistec for my mom & a torta with carne deshebrada for me. We both loved the taste of the meats in our dishes. The bistec on the papa was tender and flavorful. The papa itself was well seasoned throughout, there was not a part that lacked taste. The carne deshebrada was flavorful; the bread was nicely toasted and everything on it was evenly distributed. I will definitely order another on our next visit. I also want to order their tacos since their tortillas are homemade and the meat definitely passed the taste test. Also their salsas were flavorful, if you want a bit of heat then use the green salsa but if you just want a bit of mild taste then the red one is for you. Over all it's quality food, that is adequate for the price.

I came to check out this taqueria after hearing that they won the James Beard award. As far as the food it was good, but that's it. It was good and very overpriced. For the quality of food and the value you get, you're better off going to Taqueria Mary's, La Herradura, or El Vulcan. The quality, and value are much better at those places, and they actually have room for you to sit and eat versus a few tables. The service was not the best either because they took forever to bring me my order which consisted of 2 small tacos that totaled close to $10. I wouldn't go back.

I love it! Great tacos. Great sauces. Mexican Coke. It's my happy place. Yelp says I need more word to post my review.

Stands up to all the accolades, we had a unique twist -vampire-and were greatly pleased . Taste combination was awesome and refreshing twist on a tostado/chalupa. Will be trying more of the menu's items.

The food was pretty good. The tacos are a decent size so you can probably get away with 2 or 3. Also not too expensive overall. The reason I put 4 instead of 5 stars is because the salsas, while super tasty, were watered down. I would recommend if in the area but wouldn't go out of my way for it!

Wish I could task this Taqueria back north with me. Simply delicious! I will be back. Interesting and unique flavors. Friendly and helpful staff who explain the menu enthusiastically

Entered and helped myself to menu as dude behind counter was busy arguing with someone on phone ( pos que trais guay, chingate!, Etc). After 3 min came to table and I asked:"what's difference between sueltos and the.....". At this point he interrupted me loudly and rudely:" LOOK! THEY'RE ALL SUELTOS!", etc. Look, I said, "if you're not going to give me a chance to....". He interrupted me again and talked rudely and loudly over me. I got up and walked out.