Marcelino's

I'm very disappointed. When they said if I wanted cheese, I thought it was going to be shredded or mixed. It was just a slice of American cheese. The tortilla was really disappointing, and everything seemed overpriced. I paid 20 bucks for 3 tacos with cheese and juice. The chorizo was more like a 3/5, so it's not that bad. Parking is awful, but that's austin. The lady who took my order was nice.

I'm disappointed in this business not having a phone number to reach out to them. I ordered 2 tacos since this was my first time there. I ordered a beef tip taco with gravy it was pretty bland but salt, pepper, and plenty of lime juice made it bearable. Then my second taco was a pork chop taco with rice and beans on the inside. The pork chop was over cooked and dried out with no type of seasoning. After I added salt, pepper, and lime I began to eat the taco. By bite three I knew something was wrong! My stomach instantly bloated, began belching uncontrollably and vomiting for over an hour. I have called the specialty EMS to my home for an IV to keep from dehydrating. Hopefully I won't have to go to the ER. Before calling the EMT I tried, zofran (3), zantac (2), pickle juice, and mints(6). Nothing is settling my stomach. I can't even get in touch with the restaurant to let them know that something isn't right with the food. I was hoping for so much more because after doctoring the beef tip taco I really enjoyed it. But I honestly don't enjoy the after effects. I feel horrible!!

Crowded on the weekend, for good reason. My first time in a few years and was better than I remembered. Got my standard bacon and egg on flour and chorizo and egg on flour. One of the few places where I liked the bacon a little better. Lots of crumbled bacon. Chorizo was good also. Flour tortillas were properly warmed and crisped up. Very nice thickness. A note on the salsas. The green salsa has almost no flavor. The red is fine and the orange packs a nice punch, but avoid the green. They also offer $5 off to sign up for their text mailing list.

Barely anything in these tacos $9, I thought it was a roll of tortillas at first. Two tacos and one salsa. Wild. I guess times are tough Update: i posted the original review after my second bad experience but then i returned and the tacos and not only as good as I remember from the early days but better. The flour tortillas are clearly better than before and the tacos just are the best. I was emotionally damaged after getting a few bad batches on different occasions because I would tell everyone in town this was the best tacos but you guys returned to form and just had a bad morning or two. So here I am eating my words and your tacos which is one of the last authentic things left in Austin.

We were told by locals this was a must stop for birria tacos and this establishment hit the mark. We met the original owners granddaughter and she was so friendly. She pointed us in the right direction when ordering. Food was so delicious. We highly recommend this location to anybody visiting and wants great Mexican food.

This place is amazing, unbelievably tasty breakfast tacos, you have to try them!!!

Marcelino’s in Austin is a taco lover’s dream—authentic, flavorful, and unforgettable. Each taco is packed with perfectly seasoned meats, fresh tortillas, and vibrant toppings that hit just right. The vibe is friendly and unpretentious, like your favorite neighborhood spot should be. Pro tip: make sure to get the Elgin sausage, rajas, and papas rancheros—they’re absolute standouts. If you know, you know. This place is the real deal.

You must get the Elgin sausage with spicy potatoes tacos loaded with awesome flavor it's not hot but the taste is amazing full with flavor if you love eggs like I do add to the delicious taco and refried beans you will be full for 4 hours lol check them out and tell them antuon sent you

Found this amazing little East side taco gem this weekend. It was counter service, and it was easy to order. We wanted lunch during breakfast, and that wasn't an issue. The food was so tasty, everything made in house, fresh agua frescas, and amazing customer service. The lady at the register talked to me like my favorite Tia. She greeted everyone with enthusiasm. That lady made our visit AMAZING! The vibe was fun and busy.

Not only is the neighborhood gentrified, the food is too! Used to be the spot when I was a kid. The food is mid to alright, used to be homemade and fresh and we could see it being made. With inflation I can understand the prices, but they raised them years ago to almost the same amount. Not what it used to be.

Neighborhood tsco quickie. I would not come from the other side of the city to try this place. Tortillas are not homemade here........

Delicious breakfast tacos and quick service. You can choose between a flour or corn tortilla for tacos. The corn tortillas are made in house, but I ended up getting flour instead. You can select which sauce you want and I opted for the spiciest. Unfortunately, they ran out of coffee but had Nescafé. I didn't try any but they also have several juices.

This is the best breakfast taco place in Austin. Recommended by a friend and absolutely did not disappoint. There is love found here...and a happy tummy as proof. My only regret is I've just now discovered it after 27 years in Austin. Here's the deal... They sell until the food runs out. Apparently this occurs before noon. So, if you want the deliciousness found at this little slice of heaven...get there early.

Amazing authentic tacos. A true Austin gem! Their breakfast and lunch tacos are delicious and hit the spot anytime.

Arguably the worst "migas" I've ever had. Tortilla-wrapped chips with a few crumbles of eggs. Very disappointing.

Best breakfast tacos in Austin! I've enjoyed them ever since they started selling them after Sunday mass at Santa Julia!

I was really excited to try Marcelino's after reading about their famous carne guisada in Texas Monthly. So I ordered a carne guisada on flour and a chorizo con huevo on corn, because chorizo con huevo is a standard that I can use to compare all taquerias no matter what. Let's just say that I was underwhelmed. The corn tortillas were not homemade (-1 star automatically) though the chorizo had good filling & flavor. The carne guisada was tasty, but pieces of the meat were very chewy, whereas good carne guisada should fall apart in your mouth. (-1 more star) I've had better carne guisada in places that Texas Monthly couldn't find on a map. I would come back to try the Elgin sausage, but like my Austin native neighbor says when people ask him where to get the best breakfast tacos in Austin, "Drive to San Antonio."

My husband and I were both underwhelmed. I ordered a bean and cheese taco on corn with spicy potatoes added - it was still flavorless. My husband ordered a more traditional meat option on flour and felt the same way. It was a good price for a good size but missing in taste.

Obsesses-truly the best tacos. They have great customer service, all of their food is delicious and they have the most delicious drinks.

Tacos are served generously & are the best!! I recommend carne guisada, papa ranchera w/ Elgin sausage, egg w/ breakfast sausage! Yummy!

Damn good tacos should always make time to come down to marcelinos and enjoy one of Austin's best-kept secrets oops I should have never said that everyone from California will start coming to eat Austin's best tacos

While I may be just a silly gringo, I ain't one of those angry old men trying to return cold soup to the deli. This review actually saddens me. Many years ago, a friend of mine quit our fantasy football league. It was the worst decision of his life. But sometimes you must first destroy before you create. The catholic church teaches us this. And create he did. He created the famous Austin Annual Taco Tour and Marcelinos was crowned victor of this tour about 6-7 years ago. Forget about Elon Musk, my nuts landed on Mars first when I tried Marcelinos homemade tortillas for the first time. Fast forward to the world of COVID that we live in today. It's a different place. People are more concerned with their TikToks than making the world a better place. And Marcelinos is no exception. A few years back I learned that Marcelinos uses velveeta as their breakfast taco cheese. I'd argue that just a small amount in your eggs is actually a secret ingredient that makes them fluffy delicious without the need of milk or butter, but I don't want a stick of velveeta in a breakfast taco. But to each their own. I won't hold it against them. What I do hold against Marcelinos is they no longer make their own handmade tortillas. A few weeks back, I stopped and grabbed tacos to go for me and my business partner. As Harry Ellis and I sat down at our cocobolo boardroom table to negotiate million dollar deals over breakfast, I was shocked to see my tacos wrapped in shell that I immediately recognized. HEB tortillas are unmistakable. Strike 1. I thought to myself, "Marcelinos is known to sell out at lunch time...maybe they ran out of tortillas." It's not unreasonable. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Fast forward to present. We are in May. It's Spring. Rejuvenation, Rebirth, everything's blooming, all that crap. So, I figure I'll get up early and grab some breakfast tacos from Marcelinos and give them another try. HEB tortillas again! And with Angel Hernandez behind the plate, it's 2 strikes and you are out! I'm not dissing HEB tortillas. There is a place for them...like at home in my bread box. Marcelinos has officially sold out. This is as scandalous as that time my friend, a rising star at TD Ameritrades, saw Ms. Phara, from Phara's Mediterranean Cuisine & Casbah, loading a cart up with industrial vats of Sabre hummus at Costco. When you play in the mud with the pigs, you get real sloppy. And Phara's closed. You had a nice run, Marcelinos, but it appears that the game is over and the memory card has been lost. So, on to the shelf to collect dust with the rest of the mediocre taco spots in Austin.

Always so good! The food and service is the best. The papas rancheras are delish and the bacon is perfectly crisp

Horrible. Didn't even bother taking a bite after I unwrapped it. Wasn't worth the buy & don't recommend the "potatoes"

Staff is always extremely friendly and the tacos are great! Anything with rajas is super great!

Picked up a few tamales for Christmas and was VERY disappointed!!! They were SO tiny, I thought everything was supposed to be bigger in Texas!!! Guess we're going to look for a new place.

This place was amazing! The Papas Rancheros had incredible flavor and the potatoes were extremely tender and sauced up. The carne guisada was one of the better ones I've ever had. I've definitely told everyone I know about these tacos all week.

Marcelino's was a recommendation by a local, and they did not disappoint. Freshly made breakfast tacos that were hot and delicious. We tried several different combinations of tacos. My favorite was a huevos/papas ranchero/raja taco--those poblano peppers were cooked to perfection and nicely balanced out the potatoes and eggs. If I lived close to Marcelino's I would be visiting multiple times per week, they were that good.

Worst breakfast tacos ever!!! Bacon was like beef jerky, guess they had left overs from the morning before. Only ate half of bacon, egg, cheese. Brought the other one so I could snap a pic of the leftovers I was served. Overpriced. I'll stick to Casa Garcia's for half the price with homemade tortillas. Howdy Mr. Marcelino, Let me start off by saying I am a HORRIBLE HORRIBLE cook. Though my 5 dogs will probably never say it. That being said, I'm not picky at all. Especially when it comes to food. As you see on the receipt there was a total of four tacos. The other two were my husbands. He also was EXTREMELY annoyed with the food being as it was. I have only written a review ONCE before. So yes, this is my second review, EVER! But since my husband and I were both dissatisfied. I figured, I'd throw my two cents in. And usually, I do speak for my husband. But in this case, I'm not. So I'll let him create his own yelp account and in his own words review your establishment on his honest opinion of what he ate that day. And we sure as heck don't eat the food and then ask for our money back! LOL. Who does that?? Like a well known Judge on TV used to say, "YOU ate the steak, YOU pay for it. You don't eat it all and then say you hated it and refuse to pay, you fool!" And with all that being said, Hoping this constructive criticism will help you the next time you respond to a first and last time customer for sharing their honest opinion on your establishment.

LOVE. THIS. PLACE. Bacon, egg, & cheese breakfast taco was totes abs delicious. Picadillo was fantastic, as was the spicy pork taco, and chorizo + egg. The location is great, employees who work there are genuinely happy/seemingly good people. Good vibes and genuine old Austin feel. Love it.

Cheap, fast, and delicious: they say you can only pick two of those but here you get all three. We're from Toronto. We did a bit of "foodie" research and found out that breakfast tacos are a big tradition here in Austin. So naturally, we had to try it. Our AirBnB was very close to this taco joint and it was recommended by our AirBnB host so we decided to check it out. I had the egg (huevo) and bacon taco while my girlfriend had the egg and chorizo taco. Both were fantastic. Not too greasy. The bacon was cooked in a unique way - almost candied, but not sweet. I loved it. The chorizo was really good too. Two fillings are more than enough but next time I'm going to try three: bacon, egg, and chorizo. You can definitely dine in here and they have a good selection of drinks too. They had coke zero cherry, which is our favorite! Overall, highly recommended. And our quest for the perfect breakfast taco continues...

Best breakfast tacos is the city. Bacon is out of control good. Also highly recommended getting spicy potatoes on just about any taco.

First time here, a friend recommend this place. Amazing experience. You see the people make your tacos in front of you, they're very helpful, and move fast. It can get busy but they move so quick you're in and out. I'm picky about my tortillas and barbacoa. Both were great!!! Super happy the barbacoa wasn't super fatty! Nor was it super greasy. Definitely will come back.

I recommend a chorizo, bean, and Elgin sausage taco !! My favorite so far ! the Elgin sausage might be a little spicy though

Scanning for the best breakfast options on the new Yelp App for iPhone (YEEE HAW!) Marcelino Pan Y Vino pops up and I'm stumped - - never heard of this place at all. After reading the nice reviews I was in the mood for some quality breakfast tacos and made my way over to Tillery St. This is one of those types of places where I walk in and kick myself in the ass for taking 2 years of French instead of Spanish (WTF?). I made my way through the "oh-great-the-yuppies-r-taking-over" glares and shrugged off the "you're in the wrong side of town" comment from the customer waiting in line behind me (he was nice) and get to the kitchen counter to be welcomed by a very nice lady who was eager to help this Asian-n-White dude out. Going off the review highlights I asked her what Papas Rancheros looked like - - she showed me and it looked appetizing. Okay - I'll take one of those w/ bacon on a flour tortilla, and also an egg + bacon breakfast taco to go. No problemo! I like how you can see all of the food in front of you in the sliver tins, that way you know what you're getting. Transparency rocks! She made my tacos while a young male cook was assembling a Huevos Rancheros dish that looked really good (see pic). I paid $4 for my two b-fast tacos and was directed to a fridge where they had milk crates full of 3 types of salsa - just grab n go! My tacos were excellent! The tortillas were like buttery melt-in-your-mouth and I loved the Papas Rancheros! The bacon was chopped and crispy which is what I prefer over chewy and greasy. There was plenty of egg in it - she doesn't skimp on the portions which is cool beans, and the prices here are very reasonable - they have special plates as well. I loved the quality paper towels which is always a good thing, and the salsas were solid too. There's the usual green salsa that is probably my fave, then reddish-orange salsa is hot and has a nice pungent kick. The red salsa was okay, I had to throw a few away since they tasted like they were on the brink of expiration. So word to the wise - do a quality check on that salsa just in case, I don't think FIFO is fully implemented as of yet. I didn't see any cilantro + onions action but then again I forgot to ask for it. I will definitely be back here sooner than later, and will bring all the yuppies and hipsters and labeled posse with me to enjoy some excellent breakfast tacos, and I don't think they'll mind at all!

Love this place! It's a bit unassuming/intimidating when you drive by it. I didn't try it for several months after living in the neighborhood because of that, but eventually found them on Yelp and am glad I did. These are our favorite tacos in Austin (note, we're from California). The staff there is super friendly and it's affordable, so we recommend this to all of our guests. I personally enjoy walking to Flitch down the street to grab coffee, then stopping here on the way home to get tacos for a perfect 1-2 punch breakfast.

Best breakfast tacos in Austin if you like tacos more than just 'bean and cheese.' My photo is of a bacon and egg taco, my go to. The bacon is cut up and is perfect cut that each bite is the perfect ratio of bacon and egg. There's so many meat options that I'm always getting something new each time I go. Everything is just made so homemade, so good. I believe a meat taco is $3.50 and regular taco is $2.50 Again, hands down, best breakfast tacos in Austin.

Don't be like me. Don't decide to move across country during a pandemic. Don't decide in your last week in Austin to visit your favorite places. Don't take a vacation day to do it. Don't look at Yelp for business hours. Don't look at the business' own web site for hours. Don't drive a half hour to get there right when they open expecting to be first in line. Don't get the best parking space right in front of the door. Don't look up to see "Closed" in the window and a sign on the door saying they open at 8. Update your shit for Pete's sake. I'll never go there again(only because I'll be 2k miles away)....On second thought I'll fly back at least partly for the carne guisada and rajas....

Best. Tacos. Ever. Literally. This is not and overstatement or a sales pitch. These are straight-forward, non Tex-Mex, authentic abuela made tacos. Period. Whatever bacon they use is...just...perfection. I've been trying to figure out how to recreate it at home with many fails. The spicy potatoes....Get them. Tried the corn tortillas for the first time. Love. Oh and their flour tortillas are made especially for them every day. Bomb!

Visiting Austin and based on the reviews, we had to try this place. It did not disappoint. The staff is so friendly and attentive. The food is so fresh and delicious. My husband ordered the Nino bowl and I ordered the breakfast bowl with the spicy potatoes. Super delicious!

Tacos are very great. Best tacos in texas and for a good price too! The arroz with leche is delicious. I have never tasted anything as good as this place. Service 10/10. Food 10/10. Place 10/10.

Went in for the first time and I have to admit I love Marcelino's , The food was very delicious and traditional, on the menu they had ingredients like nopalitos , calabacitas , chorizo beans etc etc..I had a breakfast bowl that was incredible. I would like to ask for your hand in marriage Marcelino , I'll be back soon because I'm head over heels in love

I eat here on the regular, chorizo, egg and cheese tacos are bomb. The spicy red/pink salsa is super good as well. Super friendly staff and they always treat me right. The place is packed in the morning with local work crews. That's usually telling of good food for a good value.

Wonderful staff, fantastic breakfast tacos!! I love sitting in the yard on the side of their building and enjoying my fresh, hot tacos. They take about 4 minutes to make to order and are delish!

By far the best breakfast tacos in the neighborhood. Two lines of rapid deli style service. Tip: get papas rancheras and the squash option if they have it.

Small, homey type environment. Loved the open bar of ingredients to see what you wanted in your tacos. Had 2 bacon, egg and cheese and a chorizo and egg. Really enjoyed them and would highly recommend this spot

I regrettably discovered this very walkable taco joint, and it's so good. The bacon is perfect for breakfast tacos! It's chopped up so you're not tearing through a slice of bacon. The flour tortillas leave a little to be desired, so I'll go for corn next visit. Be warned that they sell out of the popular items, such as the Elgin sausage, very quickly. We were there just before noon, and many items were gone! I chalk that up to all of the construction in the neighborhood; it's a hot lunch spot now.

Some of the best tacos in Texas!! Be sure and check business hours ... Not open on Sundays. Food is hot and fresh. You can add Squash or Napalitos for a special touch:-) My fav; bacon, cheese and papas ranchero. Depending on the time of day you may have to "fight the line".... They have two.

Great tacos and tamales at a fair price. My wife and I both had the breakfast tacos. Tacos are huge and tasty. I would definitely return.

Delicious, very full tacos! I personally recommend bean and nopales. There are 3 different hot sauces to choose from, none are very hot but the flavor is good. The coffee bar is also nice with several creamers and flavored syrups.

This place is awesome! Also, the name has changed to 'Marcelino Pan Y Vino', so keep a look out for the new name when you are driving by. Awesome, awesome, awesome tacos!! Get them with the papas rancheras w/ bacon... recommendation from Sam E. Yum, yum and yum! Finish off with a Mexican Coke!

Ate a quick lunch here after reading the great reviews. Ordered the chicken and the brisket with pico de gallo. The brisket was amazing! Great spice with fresh cilantro on top. The chicken was less spicy but still good. I ordered it with cheese (which was a single slice of cheddar) but was pleased with the result.

Best Breakfast Tacos ever! Spicy potato's are the way to go and their bacon is the best. Also love how they have bottled big red it compliments the tacos really well. Unfortunately it's a little out of the way since we moved but it always a good day when we start it here for breakfast.

What a great place. My career counselor over at Workforce Solutions, Mr Helton turned me onto this place. I have come here every Tuesday after class and some Thursdays the last 2 months. I will miss my little lunch spot. But they told me they are open Saturdays and Sundays. This weekend they are to have HOMEMADE TAMALES...boo, I am going to miss it. This place is family owned, it has been here forever, it is handicapped accessible, a bit small, and some of the best tacos in town. The family is so nice. They are accommodating and even with my broken Spanish when I order, we seem to understand each other and have fun. My sister and I will be back when she comes to town. I am a fan of getting there at the end of the day right at 1245...they give you a bunch of food in a tiny taco. I love love love the chicken mole, Puerco de Verde (IMHO the best I have ever had), and some kind of poblano pepper/rice/cheese stuff I mix with egg. You can get the meat and then ask for beans and rice to be inside it too. They make homemade corn tortillas there as well. PLEASE do yourself a favor and go and get some authentic food. There is no Vino here...there is a story behind the name...ask they will tell you. Pretty cool place. This place is no frills, could use some new floors and paint, but this is the REAL deal Austinites!!!

The tacos are great and everyone is really friendly! I stop by here whenever I'm on the east side at breakfast time.

SOOOOOO good that we actually had to make a plan to only go one day a week! The Bacon is not in strips, so all the flavor is there and fantastic. Home made tortillas and salsas! In the winter, you cant beat their home made tamale for a $1 a piece! FANTASTICO! We've been going for years and will continue to spread the word about the best, little taco shop in Austin!

Absolutely love this place. My favorite breakfast taco spot. I love the papas with bacon or the papas rancheras with bacon. Every taco that I have had is great. Don't forget to get your salsa. It tastes soo much better.