Paprika ATX
Taco restaurant · Austin
6539 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Highlights
Tacos, tortas, quesadillas, aguas frescas, and salsas.
Tacos, tortas, quesadillas, aguas frescas, and salsas.
"Papriks is home to some of our favorite tacos in Austin. The carnitas are sous vide, and the refried beans are lentils, but this blend of contemporary techniques with traditional flavors bridges a gap we didn’t know Austin needed. There are a ton of salsa varieties here that seem to change out almost daily, including some excellent salsa macha. Show up on Saturdays to get the trompo al pastor, or show up any day they’re open for some excellent carnitas, bistek, and nopalitos. What to get: Bistec taco; Carnitas taco; Nopalitos taco" - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Texans can spend all day debating which city makes the best tacos, but if we had to nominate one candidate to showcase Austin's qualifications, it would be Paprika. Some taco trucks specialize in hyper-regional styles or specialty fillings, whereas Paprika is a jack-of-all-trades that excels at just about everything it does. Confit suadero and sous vide carnitas are among the most tender versions you’ll find in town, and the weekend-only al pastor special takes the No. 1 spot in our al pastor ranking. In a city filled to the brim with great tacos, Paprika stands above the rest." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs, raphael brion
"Stationed in a parking lot on North Lamar, Paprika adds a few contemporary twists to the classic taco-truck repertoire. The carnitas are sous vide and the brisket is confited, but despite the cheffed-up approach, it never feels like it’s trying too hard. The menu is small, so you can probably order most of it in one go, but there are occasional specials that will make you want to put Paprika into your daily rotation." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"Paprika is tricky to find, but it’s worth the search. Just look for the bright Sriracha-colored truck next to a couple of vintage shops in the Highland neighborhood. If a crowd is hovering around it, you’ll know you’re in the right place. The menu is small but mighty—tacos, tortas, and quesadillas, each with about four or five different fillings, every one as good as the last. And on the weekends, Paprika busts out the trompo to make our favorite al pastor in Austin. The thick-cut meat lends itself to charred, crispy edges that complement the sweet pineapple slice on each taco. Start with carnitas or al pastor depending on the day—either way, you’re encountering some juicy pork—and balance things out with tangy nopalitos. Make it a quesitaco for a dollar more if you want to up the savory factor, then stop by the salsa bar and prepare to enjoy some of the best tacos in the city. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary photo credit: Nicolai McCrary photo credit: Nicolai McCrary photo credit: Nicolai McCrary photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Pause Unmute" - Nicolai McCrary
"This fire engine red food truck in Highland serves up some of the best tacos in the city for lunch and dinner. The meaty tacos are all excellent, particularly the suadero, but the meatless tangy nopalitos are also just as good. Keep an eye on its Instagram page for specials, and enjoy those tacos outside — it is a food truck, after all." - Nadia Chaudhury
