Papa Joe's Tex-Mex

You step in and you know where you are; grandmas kitchen with a little bit of seating. With only 2 family seating tables, and 5/6 couple’s tables, the set up is designed mostly for take out. However, given it’s excellent location to gyms, S. Walnut Creek trail, and Ray G. Park, you’ll probably want to take your food with you regardless. That said, it’s hard to knock this place for anything. The staff is the definition of Austin hospitality and will cater to you (even if you’re white and have dietary restrictions like myself 😂🤙). ⬅️ if you don’t understand this joke…I’m sorry…you can’t be helped. The food quality is on par with the price, and you will enjoy what you get no doubt. If you’re familiar with authentic Mexican food items you will feel at home. And if you only know Tex-Mex, don’t worry, it’s in the name. Note: they take card and Apple Pay for payment. If you are a Tex-Mex lover such as myself, you will love this place. Highly recommend for a budget-conscious authentic Tex-Mex dinning experience. Enjoy ✌️🤙

Great Mexican vibes + authentic food! What else do you need from a Tex-Amex restaurant? They prepared my food so fast; and it tasted great. Parking is a limited. Make sure they check their hours, as they’re not open all day.

Solid breakfast tacos! Menudo was great! Al Pastor, Carnitas, and Barbacoa tacos were all fab! What a great local spot! They even have pancakes and we will be back!

One of my favorite authentic breakfast spots in town. So glad they are still around! Their food is yummy & the people are super kind.

Picked up a migas taco to go around 10 am on a Saturday; food was ready in minutes and service was very friendly. Taco was great - good tortilla and salsa, crunchy tortilla chips, lots of flavor. Nice atmosphere inside.

Nice small Mexican place with friendly staff! It has standard breakfast tacos, more breakfast options, and daily lunch specials, but the quality is average. The place itself has an odor, so it wasn’t a very pleasant dine in experience. Would come back for some take out breakfast tacos next time maybe.

Good spot for breakfast tacos. Looking for the chance to go back for lunch.

Cozy restaurant with great food and friendly staff. Love me some Papa Joe’s!!

The food was average. I was quite excited to try this place because of the great reviews, but nothing stood out. I appreciate they are a small business and definitely have patrons that like them because the phone was constantly ringing for to-go orders. The restaurant is small. Asked for a chicharron con huevo ala mexicana "crispy" taco and received a plate with soggy chicharrons and little flavor. Tortillas were not homemade. The breakfast potatoes were bland. The beans were bland. The barbacoa was okay, but still added salt. I don't know why places offer pico all the time instead of onions and cilantro. There's no decaf coffee offered. No fresh lemonade. Overall, will not be going back.

10/10. Love me some Papa Joes. There aren't a lot of places I can get an authentic machacado con huevo a la mexicana taco!! The staff are amazing. My gf loves their bacon egg and cheese. It's actually her favorite in the city. Didn't grab a pic. Single crispy bacon on perfectly cooked eggs. Definitely a staple place for us.

Nice small Mexican place with friendly staff! It has standard breakfast tacos, more breakfast options, and daily lunch specials, but the quality is average. The place itself has an odor, so it wasn't a very pleasant dine in experience. Would come back for some take out breakfast tacos next time maybe.

Great breakfast taco. Bigger interior than it looks from the outside, 3 or 4, 4 tops,

My favorite Pop and mom shop the barbacoa and menudo is the only one I get out of any restaurant in Austin. The travel is worth it at all cost!! Every time I go the customer service is fantastic.. the atmosphere is is so comfy. I love all there food it is so so good, go try it and you won't be disappointed !!!

Very good food and service! The food was priced a little higher than I would expect but it was definitely worth it, especially for a local family owned business. Not to mention, the serving size is pretty filling.

It's a simple formula for a nice breakfast stop: great tacos, great coffee, great service. I'm happy and I'm sure I'll be back.

I was visiting from Seattle and found this place after visiting Boggy Creek Farm. Boggy Creek was a little bit disappointing but Papa Joe's was super yummy. Should have ordered more and eaten on sight. Some tacos were a little soggy after driving 20 minutes to Pflugerville.

Very friendly neighborhood dining spot. Orders arrive quickly to your table and pricing is right for the meals. Glad I found it!

Great mom and pop shop for breakfast and lunch! Handmade Tex Mex deep In East AUSTIN. Nice People!

I love this place! Papa Joe's Tex-Mex has the best customer service and also the best breakfast tacos in town! I would recommend to try the migas tacos if you get a chance to come here. The best part are the homemade corn tortillas!

We are visiting Austin from Mississippi and were looking for a local place to grab a bite to eat. Found Papa Joe's online and decided to give it a try! When we first pulled in the parking lot, we questioned whether or not we wanted to go in by the outer appearance of the restaurant, but we are so glad we did! Fantastic food and very kind staff and patrons! Some of the nicest people we've met since being in Austin. Highly recommend if you like small, local eateries! We visited on a Sunday for lunch.

I almost shouldn't leave a review of this place, and keep it a secret. But, I feel I owe it to other Urban Outfitter shoppers to let them know how good this Mexican food is. In Austin, as you might know, it's hard to find a place that just cooks food and doesn't try to be all cool and trendy about it. It seems like everywhere you go nowadays is trying to have that special...vibe. Well, this place doesn't have any of that... Here's where you get good food, cooked by a good family who appreciates their customers. What more can you ask for? Sometimes though, I have to warn you, it can be hard to get a table so you might have to order out. I came in here a few days ago at lunch and it was packed, even still I got my food fast. You can call ahead if you don't want to wait. Hurry up and get in here before the Indiana Jones hats take it over and make it cool.

Very nice young lady at cash register and very enjoyable ambiance. Good East Side experience. Breakfast tacos - yes please!

Good food, great people, funky decor, no dinner hours. The Goods: - Food. First, know I'm not a Tex-Mex fan. In fact I generally dislike it. But Papa Joe's has recipes closer to Mex than Tex. More beef flavor in the tacos and fajitas (not crowded out by spices). Lighter, more "Mex" corn tortillas and corn taco shells. Enchilada and sauce compliment each other. I even like their refried frijoles (usually my least favorite Tex-Mex standard). - People. Friendly, casual, genuine. They are glad you are there and glad to be there for you. - Vibe. Hole-in-the-wall. Smallish, a little rough around the edges, but very clean. Haphazard but fun decor. - Price. Not a bargain, but reasonable. Daily special and a drink will run you $9.24 plus tip. The Bads: - Minimal parking. If the place is almost full, you'll struggle to find parking that doesn't encroach on the neighboring businesses. But I've always found something. The Uglies: - No dinner hours. :-( Breakfast and lunch only. Closes by 2 pm or 3 pm, depending on the day and business. The bottom line: Good food and great people will keep me in Mexican heaven.

Local spot that makes you feel at home. Great food for the price point. Quick and excellent service.

How are there no reviews yet? Oh well, I fixed it. When I worked down the street at the Yeti Coolers warehouse, I ate here all the time and gained weight because of it. Thanks to me now working in Cedar Park and being on my feet constantly, I've been able to shed a few pounds, so I can afford to come here once in a blue moon. My first trip here, maybe six months ago, was slightly disappointing because I was given a beef enchilada, instead of cheese, with my Combo Loco plate. The cashier misheard me, and that's no big deal; it happens. I still enjoyed what I ate that day. The Combo Loco plate comes with a beef and bean chalupa, a beef taco, and a cheese or beef taco, along with your typical rice and beans. Anybody who knows me knows I routinely go to Camino Real up the street from my house and get the same damn plate, except there it's just called the Number 33, which isn't nearly as interesting as "Combo Loco". Look, I've sung Camino Real's praises for years, but the food at this place is just better. What can I say? I'm loco about the Combo Loco.

Literally one of the BEST quesos I had. I'm picky about my queso, too! Super friendly and quick service. Their green salsa is also very BOMB! Cover your taco in it and BAM! Great.

I love coming here for lunch, the food is always good and the service is great. I highly recommend the Migas

Best crispy taco plate on the east side. Reasonable prices and great interpersonal customer service!

The service is quick, the environment is authentic and the food is awesome!!! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants some good Tex-Mex.

This my taco spot!! Every day I walk in here and these beautiful people treat me like a valued customer. Food is tasty and the environment is welcoming. Great place!!

Good breakfast tacos...tried the bacon and egg and the chorizo and egg...my wife tries the cheese enchiladas...no to bad

This is my favorite place to go and have breakfast or lunch. The family that owns it are great cooks and have great customer service. The food is great!. I highly recommend this place.

love the girl and lady super sweet of them ! they are so attentive and respectful! and the food is super good

I am a bus driver on a busy schedule. I placed my order and was told it would be ready in 5 minutes. 10 minutes later I arrived as promised and my food was not ready so I left 1 hour later I got a coworker to call and make sure my order was going to be ready in 20 minutes. I arrived 20 minutes later and was handed a bag. I asked if this was the same food they had made 90 minutes before and was told yes...why would I want to eat tacos that are 90 minutes old and cold??? I was ready to give a glowing review on my own personal food criticize website and would have eaten here regularly Until next time, this review stands

Tiny hole in the wall Mexican restaurant but the food is delicious. Chicken flautas are some of the best I've ever had and the verde sauce on the chicken enchiladas is delicious!

This is everything a Tex-Mex spot should be. Family owned and operated, delicious, authentic tacos (the al pastor is my favorite so far), excellent customer service, breakfast all day, and a huge menu to match the portions. Truly an East Side gem.

A real local spot! The tacos are always fresh and hot when I get them. Definitely give their barbacoa a try. The people are always so warm and kind to me. I stop by once or twice a week for breakfast and I'm never disappointed.

Best migas tacos in Austin. Don't say I didn't tell you. The staff is also always friendly.

Hands down the best tacos in Austin. Want to sample tacos like the local Tejano community enjoyed for years before the gentrification began? Come here. Period.

I love this place! I am a regular here...they have delicious Migas! It's authentic Tex-Mex and absolutely delicious food. The staff is lovely too and it's never packed.

This was my to-go place to get breakfast. Today I ordered a barbacoa plate and found a bug in the potatoes.

Papa Joe's has, hands down, the best carnitas in town. I eat there with a group of coworkers at least once a week and we're always blown away by their delicious food and friendly service. Definitely worth checking out if you want the most delicious tacos in Austin.

Yum. Delicious homemade salsa and sometimes even home made corn tortillas. The ingredients are fresher and higher quality than most taco restaurants. Good quality, excellent flavor, fast and friendly service.

Good hole in the wall Tex-Mex joint. Great breakfast tacos for when i don't have time to cook 'em myself. Friendly staff. I do miss the Friday fish tacos though (RIP)

Great, old school Tex-Mex food. They are always friendly and fast. A great hidden gem on the East side!

This place is great! Just a mom n pop breakfast/lunch place. Fresh eggs and food.. Staff is super nice. Hidden gem.. I guess the tacos are awesome! The door is non-stop opening with people constantly getting tacos.

I work down the street at ABP and I visit here for breakfast on most days when I'm working. Every time I walk in the door I always feel warm and welcomed by smiling faces :) The food is delicious and I highly recommend this spot for anyone in the area!

goood tacos! Migas ! friendly ! , family feelssss ! easy going! east side favorite , quick service

I was pleasantly surprised at how good this place is. I got the Combo Loco, which is the taco, chalupa, and enchilada. It was all really darn good. I would be hard pressed to find a better, more authentic tex mex restaurant in all of Austin. The staff is super friendly too.

Don't be deceived by the look of this place. It is definitely a hole in the wall. You order at the counter and they bring out your food. Service was great. I had the chicken enchiladas with red enchilada sauce which came with Mexican rice and refried beans. It was absolutely delicious!

The best tacos in town! Super small and quaint family-run hole in the wall. Don't miss out if you're from out of town and looking for some authentic mexican breakfast tacos.

Hands down the best tacos in town imo, really top notch stuff, also I like all the pictures of pancho libre, also that one girl who works there is real cute

These guys are the best. They've been nothing but friendly to me for the almost 2 years I've been going here. The tacos are amazing, I get them for myself, my friends, my family, and my coworkers, not a single complaint. I've often heard the words "best tacos". Also I went in there once and was told Merry Christmas in the middle of July. What a jokester! I love this place! You would have to be quite the snowflake in a hot Texas summer not to appreciate the humor and quips coming out of this guy!

Looked like an awesome find! The tacos smelled delicious on the way home, but I was sad to open the taco to find a really long hair mixed into the eggs and cheese. It was obvious, sitting on top, and was the first thing I saw after opening the taco. I don't know how you would have missed this when wrapping up the taco. I really wanted to like this place, but hair in my food is a deal breaker.

Super friendly staff - the guy at the register was cracking jokes and was awesome. Good food and fast service, too