Brazos Tacos

We tried all six of the tacos on happy hour. They were all excellent, though I was partial to the vegetarian ones. The watermelon jalapeño margarita was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Nice outdoor atmosphere. Excited to return and try more!

All the food is delicious, especially the chicken and brisket. Must try the fresh lemon/limeade or margarita. Great location for kids. Lots of outdoor space for them to explore. They also provide crayons and paper to color.

I ordered 2 Texas twinkies, 1 pollo rostizado 1 carnitas And 1 adult beverage, the Calbron. Unfortunately food was luke warm when it came out, and generally uneventful/ subpar would be a bit mean... the carnitas was undercooked and concerning... no bueno. *See photo, after the attempt to down it. Some pozies tho: 1)Though basic in flavor, the Cabron hits a quite strong if all you've had all day is popcorn, some chips and a veggie burger. 2. The ambiance is pretty neat indoor and outdoor. Outside of the architecture and vibes, at least when I went, lots of kids and parents *Taco Tuesday. 3. if you're just looking to have your belly filled, food and adult drinks can be placed to go. Spent $25.00 for meal, not including tip.

So we were seated at their table outside to eat and were approached by this guy on a bike, trying to talk to me while we engaged in conversation. We tried to tell him we're not interested in chatting, and he became irrate; loudly cursing me out, calling me all kinds of demons and devils quoting bibles and things. We thought he was going to walk over and attack me, but the guy who served us came out to get him to leave, but by that time, I was terrified and just shaking. We waited until we were sure he's gone before we walked to the parking lot, when lo and behold, another one showed up before we got up. This time, a female who begged for money for food as we were getting ready to leave. Mind you, we didn't know if she was an accomplice or a friend to the first guy, so we assumed she was on the lookout for him. She was begging for money. Something has to be done about the safety of patrons at this place. The server said he is a regular and perhaps bipolar but if they know this, why were they so slow to come out when he clearly was trying to come over to us. I had to place a call to their restaurant while sitting right outside before someone started walking our way. This is not safe, and it's very scary. Someone is going to be physically attacked one of these days.

The tacos here were delicious, and the bartenders were super friendly and easy to get along with. They let us try a small taste of a ghost pepper tequila that was easily the spiciest thing I've ever tried- not for the faint of heart. The beef taco definitely stood out the most, but you can't go wrong.

Pretty happy with the tacos here. Good options for everyone; beef pork and chicken tacos with tasty toppings. The carnitas were my favorite!

The IX part location of Brazos is very fun and different from the Barracks Road spot — it’s set back among the park with trees and string lights, lots of indoor and outdoor seating, making for a fun ambience.

I ordered the ' I willy love you ' tacos, and they were pretty good! Wish they had more than one slice of avacado per taco though. Very nice restaurant and staff, I will definitely be returning to try some other flavors.

Brazos Tacos is a great taco shop with innovative tacos. I rate them 5 out of 5 on my VegScale™ (my rating scale for how vegetarian-friendly a restaurant is). They have nine vegetarian tacos, three off which are vegan. My favorite tacos are the Sir Paul and the This Is My Yam. Beautifully crafted tacos. I was intrigued by the tacos that have mashed potatoes, but found that they were texturally a little bit odd. They have a nice kiddie menu and some great sides. Wonderful and fun vibe. Service was great, too. Highly recommend.

The place has a decent atmosphere and ingredients seemed to be fresh. But the food was a mediocre at best. The pork belly had flavor but was dry. Carnitas was just not good--chunk of pork appeared to be slowcooked in under seasoned water... guac and queso lacked something I can't grasp what. Also the place is way overpriced.

Tacos were just okay in my opinion. This wouldn't be the first place I run to for tacos. I got the carnitas, carne asada, and fish aficionado. The best out out of the three was the carne asada, which thankfully was not dry. The carnitas was just okay. The fish aficionado was not good, too dry and not much flavor, which was really a miss for me. I also did not know that the sauces were self serve at a different table and I didn't see it until after I finished eating my tacos, so beware of that. I tried their watermelon margarita which was pretty refreshing.

Our first visit to this restaurant -- for a late lunch on a Wednesday in Dec around 2 pm. We were greeted and seated quickly by the hostess. The restaurant was quiet, with patrons at only two or three other tables. We noticed that they also had a nice fenced-in outdoor seating area but it was closed given the cold temperatures. Most of the menu was Mexican street-style tacos with interesting choices for fillings, served on your choice of a small (6"? diameter) tortilla (corn, flour, or in a cup). The menu suggested ordering 3 tacos if you're hungry; the waitress said many choose two tacos for lunch or three for dinner. We each ordered two tacos. My husband preferred his choice from the vegetarian menu -- This Is My Yam ($4.00, his rating 5/5). This featured crisped yams with black beans, avocado, queso fresco, and roasted pepitas. He also got a Carnitas taco ($4.25, 3/5), with slow-roasted pork shoulder, avocado, pickled red onion, cilantro, and lime. He would've preferred shredded pork to the chunks served in the taco, and less pickled red onion. My preferred taco was my Guisada ($4.75, rating 4/5), which featured slow-roasted brisket, diced onion, pickled jalapeño, and queso fresco. My second choice was the vegan The Woody ($4.20, 3/5), which had black beans, mushrooms in salsa bruja, roasted corn pico, and avocado. While I like all of the individual ingredients, it seemed to be missing something when put together. The restaurant also offered four salsas (two spicy) at a do-it-yourself counter. We took samples of all, but the tacos were flavorful enough without the added sauces. We would've liked if the tacos were served with an included side dish -- though a few options were offered on the menu, such as escabeche ($5), slaw ($4), or wood-grilled broccolini ($7). The restaurant also offers some interesting drinks including aqua frescas and margaritas that we didn't try, this time. One final note. Our waitress decided to sweep the floor under the tables near where we were sitting while we were still eating. This really killed the ambiance of the restaurant for us not to mention our concerns about sanitation. (0/5)!

We heard good things about this place so we stopped. You can sit in or outside and also order/pay on your phone with a QR code and they bring the food. The service was really fast and friendly. They also have happy hour everyday which is great. You get to also choose flour or corn shell for your taco. I got the carnitas and nacho taco, both were fantastic. They also have great deals on the margaritas and other drinks. A fantastic place to eat in the area!

A little pricey for tacos but really good would definitely recommend. They do have a happy hour.

Came on two different occasions to try the different tacos. Tacos are ok not our favorite we did not like the tacos with potatoes since they were mashed. We did like the birria tacos and the meat was good in each just didn't like how mushy some of them were. A nice place to meet friends to enjoy a meal and some drinks.

Brazos (IX Park) is great! Clearly marked vegan options (several), fantastic chips and guac, and quick service. When the weather's nice, it's a great spot to sit outside. Close to downtown (walkable).

Let start with the tacos! They were amazing! The restaurant looks really cool and clean. The employee was very attentive!

When visiting friends in Charlottesville recently, I asked them to take me to a place with good tacos. And they delivered. I loved the food here! If you eat meat, I highly suggest trying the brisket tacos. But I also really liked the veggie options. Sit outside if you can snag a spot, their patio is really cute and it overlooks a nice park.

Very cute outdoor patio space overlooking a park, also dog friendly. Watermelon Agua Fresca was very tasty. Everything else? Meh. Carnitas tacos? Nothing but pickled red onion (which I love! But no other flavor). Blackened fish taco? How does a fish taco lack salt? Black bean vegan taco? Okay, that was pretty solid. Queso dip was pretty obviously velveeta. No thank you. I guess this is what passes for Mexican food in the South.

I come here every time I'm in C-ville, and it continues to amaze me. OPne of the best restaurants in VA.

Tacos for white people, but pretty great. It's fast, it's easy to order, the margaritas are always solid, and depending on the day and location, the queso can be good. Shout out to the Emmet location for having great staff. However, four stars because we go here so often that I noticed the taste of the asada and picadillo (beef) vary wildly depending on location. Asada is great at 2nd, awful at Emmet. The picadillo is awful at 2nd, great at Emmet. Queso can be great at both, but can also be pretty bad. Also, somehow, Brazo's' diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños have no flavor. None. I have no idea how that is possible, but over 50-75 visits, it's been consistently absent in flavor.

I was excited to try this place because I had heard so many good things about it, but I was a bit disappointed. The service was incredibly fast -- Our food came out within what felt like 5 minutes! However, the actual tacos were not what I was expecting. We ordered six different tacos, but they all tasted pretty similar, and I felt that they were not worth the price. Some of the "premium" tacos were around $6, yet they were small and didn't taste like anything special.

If you are looking for a quick taco spot for reasonable prices this place is pretty good. We did get the queso and weren't impressed. The chicken and the steak taco were good. We both didn't care for the pork one very much. Overall not a bad spot for some tacos.

I thought everything was mid. Maybe we just ordered the wrong tacos, but it feels like there needs to be a sauce. I got the FTW, Carnitas, and Picadillo. There just wasn't a lot of flavor and they were dry. The guacamole also had no flavor. The margs also were just okay. However, the outside area was really nice. It was great weather, so it was nice to enjoy. It was pretty crowded, so that could've been why my experience was lacking.

A bit of a splurge, but a lot of great flavor combinations. Sweet potato on a taco? Why not. Recommendations: Yam and Eggs, Austin Morning, Carnitas, green salsa and chips Price: varies a little by topping, but generally in the $3/$4 range. You're downtown so that's par for the course, but they are a little small. They will load you up with chips though Totally not authentic but they don't pretend to be. Take it to go and enjoy an afternoon in the art park!

Brazos Tacos is in the middle of IX, a creative park. A good surprise in a good location. The outdoor environment is very artsy. The establishment has an outdoor and indoor seating. The menu is quite easy to navigate by one's self especially since the Vegan options are quite apparent. I order the Triple Pickle which is SO flavorful in a wonderfully tasty way (the ingredients are so good together, perhaps my first time having a slice of watermelon on a taco). I can imagine intentionally visiting Brazos Tacos on a Taco Tuesday to eat multiple Tacos at a lower price (if an actuality). The Triple Pickle is a satisfying snack (especially after a double scoop protein shake) though I think I need a lot more to actually be full on Tacos alone. The establishment takes different forms of payment.

Brazos Tacos in Charlottesville, VA (near IX Art Park) is a classic! It's perfect for vegetarians due to their large variety of tacos and ability to accommodate any modifications. However, no matter the taco, Brazos never fails to satisfy! My favorite breakfast tacos are the I Willie Love You and Migas Taco. The I Willie Love You is made with scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, sliced avocado, roasted corn pico, and queso fresco. The Migas Taco is egg filled with tomatoes, onions, peppers, tortilla chips, and jack cheese. Both are served on tortilla of your choice. My favorite go-to tacos are the Triple Pickle, Nacho Taco, and Sir Paul. The Triple Pickle is refried black beans, mushroom bruja, roasted pepitas, jalapeños, red onion pickles, jalapeño pickles, and pickled watermelon with lime. Trust me, I know its sounds weird, but IT IS SO GOOD! The Nacho Taco is more basic with beans, pickled jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, corn chips, and house queso. The Sir Paul is a simpler creation that's made with refried black beans, avocado, roasted corn pico, and roasted pepitas. Honorable mentions go to the This Is My Yam and Tres Quesos. This Is My Yam is a must try with its crisped sweet potatoes, refried black beans, sliced avocado, queso fresco, and roasted pepitas. Finally the Tres Quesos is a classic with its oaxacan cheese, manchego cheese, queso fresco, refried black beans, sliced avocado, roasted corn pico, and pickled watermelon. I'm super pumped to get Brazos again the next time I'm in Charlottesville! P.S. The tacos are on the pricier side and you definitely need 3-4 for it to be filling, but they're so worth!

I am a UVA c/o 2019 grad and when I came here a couple years ago I wasn't too impressed and didn't return. However, I gave it another chance today and my experience was completely the opposite! The pork was very tender and flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly as well. My friends also got the chips and guac and I made a mental note that the guac is definitely worth the extra cost.

I rushed in before I was hungry because this place was closing early, but it was a holiday where many other restaurants were closed, so I can't really hold it against them. My online order was ready quickly and was brought to me curbside; they had designated parking spaces for this adjacent to a brewery with a lot of outdoor seating, but I drove elsewhere. I came because of the large vegetarian variety in their tacos, and got three different ones. Some interesting ingredients emerged, including toasted sunflower seeds. The tortillas and beans and cheese were pretty standard, and this wasn't the height of taco artistry that I've ever seen, but I was certainly satisfied. And for being convenient and open, I was happy with them, and could still have tried more items.

We ordered delivery from Brazo's while we were in Charlottesville last weekend. The food was fresh and delicious. I would definitely eat here again if we're in the area. I'd love to try more from their menu.

Fun little taco place. We didn't go for breakfast, but got a carnitas and a chicken taco and guacamole and chips. Everything was fresh, carnitas and chicken both tasty. Would love to come back for a full meal and sit outside!

Great selection of tacos. Really cute patio and overall a lot of space inside also. Would definitely come back.

Food was absolutely amazing, very well made and cared about. Service was great, they were very nice at the register and delivering the food. The environment was very warm and welcoming. Definitely recommend Brazos Tacos

Great spot! Service was good. The tacos came out insanely quick. They were great. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options available. The prices are good as well. The ambiance of this place is pretty cool as well. Good vibes. Plus, it's right next to a Farmer's Market.

Are the tacos good? Absolutely! Is the ambience fun? Totally! But the price is a bit spendy for tacos, especially when there are other great tacos in Charlottesville for a little bit less. I'll be back for sure, but not as frequently as some other places.

The tacos unfortunately weren't good. The meat was not soft and succulent. It lacked salt and flavor. It wasn't chopped small enough. The salsas weren't bad but they also weren't great. The tortilla chips were abysmal.

The breakfast tacos are fantastic and they give you a huge portion, we were at the farmers market and decided to check it definitely not disappointed

Loved these tacos! Since moving from Texas, I've constantly been trying to find my breakfast taco fix. This place definitely hit the spot! I got the I Love You So Much, Carne Asada, and Solid. All the tacos were great and I loved the sauces - especially the spicy one! In terms of COVID concerns, I did the curbside pickup and it was super easy! There's also plenty of outdoor seating. Will definitely be back!

Deliiiish tacos!!! If my appetite could've handled it, I would've tried every single one on their menu! We got the fish taco, carnitas, beef Piccadillo, carne asada, and 2 breakfast tacos (chorizo and brisket). Those were our favorites in that order. Next time, I'll forgo the breakfast tacos, which I found a little bland, and focus on saving stomach space for the more premium tacos. I can't wait until they do their specials again!

This is a perfect location for us: lots of parking, around the corner from Portico Church, 5 minutes off the interstate, quiet. The beef tastes like my grandmother's pot roast -- yum. The food is quality not quantity. The watermelon margarita is fabulous. My daughter was not happy with the chicken taco. The queso cheese is bland. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. My husband and I are planning to go again next Sunday. Two thumbs up!

Great place to get a variety of tacos! Tres queos and triple pickle are really delicious vegeterian options. Chimichurri is tasty as well and if you can't handle the heat, go light on the sauce. The fish is kinda salty. Carnitas and guisada are kinda bland. Would recommend adding some salsa (salsa jefe is the spiciest) for more flavors. The watermelon agua fresca taste a little different from the ones we had at other places but we like it!

Tacos were amazing. I have just had the breakfast ones but I imagine they all taste just as flavorful. Unique flavor profiles and great taste.

My husband and I are team Brazos! We've had their tacos during our last few visits to Charlottesville; however it was our first time dining at Brazos during our most recent visit. It is right across from IX Art Park. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We opted to sit outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. I've loved every taco I have tried at Brazos but my favorite are their fish tacos and breakfast tacos. They are filling and delicious. The flavors work well and every bite is great. Relaxed vibe and friendly staff.

After trying a few taco options around here, Brazos has my heart. I got The Solid and Carne Asada tacos and both were amazing. Not gonna lie, the carne asada taco was a bit spicy, but only because it had diced jalapeño and I'm a wimp. I just picked them out and we were back in business. A friend ordered the nachos with all the sides and the salsa and queso was equally as amazing. I can't speak to the guac (don't hate me but I don't like avocado) but it looked really good and fresh. Definitely found my go to taco spot!

best carnitas! the watermelon jalepeno margarita is a must try!!! our bartender jen was so hospitable and makes great drinks! this is the hidden gem of Charlottesville!

This place is amazing! So delicious. Pros: -Great service -Fresh, well seasoned excellently curated food. -The sauces are ridiculously succulent. -Great location Cons: -Large menu (also a pro), takes a while to decide -Also cranes your neck to read and order -Too small of seating area -Tortilla chips taste store bought. Overall amazing food. Get here.

Visited the new Barracks location: Poor service and this is NOT TexMex. Maybe the original location is different, but this is food with NO flavor.

I love the tacos with sweet potatoes the most, but really everything we have tried has been great! Imaginative and tasty, they are fsborites. So glad they have the new location!

I've given this place more than a few tries to see if it was just a day of "meh" food. Location is great. Nice outdoor seating area. Service is pretty fast. Now the most important part is the food. Every single time I ate here the food was tasteless. The tacos are extra small. Barely any filling. The meats, doesn't matter which, are bland. To me it seems as a lack of passion or effort from either management or the kitchen. When you get your plate it doesn't bring any excitement, after the first bite you realize you were served disappointment. Hopefully they can come up with better recipes, good tasting meat and put some effort into what they serve. If they do, then maybe the price would be justified, as of now this is expensive for what it is.

My son lives in Cville, so we meet him for lunch here. He works within walking distance so it was a good place for him It is off the beaten path a little, but GPS takes you right there. It has plenty of parking and some very nice outdoor seating with umbrellas, along with interior seating. They have a diverse menu which appears to include breakfast items. We got Philly Steak tacos and Fish afficianado. Both were very good, but the Philly steak was a consensus winner! They also have a one of the drink machines where you can pick a variety of coke products and I love Fanta Orange Zero.. so any place that has that is a winner. My only comment is I couldn't afford to eat here everyday. It is about $4.25 per taco and based on the size- I got three.. LOL! But they are good!

Came in with a friend last week and loved the tacos! I won't lie and call myself a taco expert (or deep lover) but I will say I enjoyed Brazos a lot. Got in right before the Saturday dinner rush and ordered three tacos. I ended up getting one breakfast taco and two other tacos. I wish I could remember the names of what I got but unfortunately I can't :( Needless to say each taco was delicious! I ended up liking the flour taco more so than the corn , since I found it to be a bit dry. I will say that in general I thought the tacos were just a bit too dry for me, but I'm no expert. The atmosphere itself is excellent, and the outdoor seating is so cute! Service was great, and pretty quick for how packed it ended up getting. Hopefully will have a chance to come in again!

wet and weirdly seasoned tacos, not great. Service was a little off too. Lots of people like it so I would recommend trying. It's not expensive

My favorite taco place in Cville! I've used them For catering and eaten there in person. I love the way you can customize everything and the quirky names on the menu give me a chuckle! Since they are in IX Park they have a hipster feel to them, particularly when you sit outside! They have an excellent drink menu! I tried a virgin watermelon margarita (too hot outside for me to drink!) and it was so refreshing! We had the Shebang Trey to nibble on while we waited and the queso and salsa we perfect. My fave taco was the Afishinado (tilapia), but I feel like you just can't go wrong here!

I never had a good experience with guacamole until I visited here, it was fresh and so were the chips that went with it, the menu was correct telling me to order 3 tacos instead of 2 for a big appetite. and it was pleasant to have a simple taco instead of a chipotle burrito that could be used as the Keystone to build a shed

Love to support local, but gotta say this isn't authentic anything... what I mean by that it is that it's not authentic Mexican, or any other Latin American cuisine, nor is it good Tex-Mex or California's take on Mexican. If 'Bland-ican' was a cuisine, it would be authentic to that. Sorry to be harsh! Again, I've had high hopes for the spot, but they haven't come through the few times I've tried, and 3 times 'yer out in my book. Today I had a couple of sad tacos, flour, with a weird smeared on black bean, which I guess was refried, but just tasteless and kinda rubbery. The tortillas were kinda dry and too thin, which isn't what flour should be. The chicken didn't taste like anything. I mean it was so tasteless, it was like having a covid symptom! ;) I never get Queso, because I'm not a cheese kinda person, but I got some Queso just cuz, and the chips. I recall the chips being home-made or the like the last time (many months ago), and these were definitely Tostitos poured out of bag, and the Queso quickly solidified after it lost heat... so it's was like glue. Yellow Glue. Trying really hard to find something good to say, but... really nothing. The guys at the counter were friendly, but that's about it. Sorry Brazos, but... no bueno muchachos!

I just left a wonderful brunch at Brazos to celebrate my daughter's PhD from UVA. I tried the steak taco and the yam and egg taco. They were both excellent. The service was great and the coffee hit the spot. I will definitely come back the next time I am in Charlottesville.

Tacos are just okay (lacking all flavor), Queso is not good (just tastes like plain melted velveeta), but we keep coming back here because it's a great lunch place to take our kids and we keep thinking maybe we just picked the wrong taco. We keep giving them a chance and trying a different flavor taco every time we go. Haven't had a single taco where we walk away excited to come back. We were born and raised in Texas and were hoping for a really good taco place here in Charlottesville like what we were used to in Dallas, Houston and Austin. This is not it. We love to support local, family run restaurants that are not chains, but we just can't justify buying the tacos here anymore. This last time we went we told ourselves we'll only come back to get chips & salsa and a margarita for an afternoon happy hour where our kids can run and play in the grass.

1st time visit to the new location. Poor overall experience. Ignored by the host/server for more than 5 minutes as we stood in the front. Seated outside and ignored for another 5 minutes. Water served in spotty plastic cups, two were cracked. Got appetizers, no silverware, no plates, spotty metal plates brought later. Fried sweet potato wedges; 6 slices, ultra salty, $7. Brussel sprouts; boiled and slightly scorched, bland. $7. Slaw; small dish of plain cabbage slaw, $4 I believe. We ordered a total of 9 tacos. Very bland, small portions of ingredients- and these were the super sized tacos. Total bill with 15% tip (not deserved) was $90. Terrible value, poor service, poor quality. We will not be back.