Taco Xpress
Taco restaurant · Bouldin ·
Homemade tacos, fajitas, and classic snacks with ample patio
Homemade tacos, fajitas, and classic snacks with ample patio
"Once a legendary fixture on South Lamar, Maria’s Taco Xpress began as Maria Corbalan’s food truck in 1997 and opened a brick-and-mortar in 2006; after years of sporadic stories about potential shutdowns it ultimately closed in September 2020, and Hattie B’s co-founder Nick Bishop Jr. acknowledged the restaurant’s legacy and said they tried to honor Maria and her impact when taking over the space." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Originally launched as a food trailer in 1997 by Maria Corbalan and converted into a brick‑and‑mortar in 2006, this locally beloved taco spot became an Austin icon—often described as eclectic and eccentric and credited with capturing the city's 'Keep Austin Weird' spirit. The longtime South Lamar restaurant property was sold in 2020 and the physical location shuttered later that year, but a namesake food truck continued operating and relocated to 1210 Barton Springs Road in 2021. Known for its tacos and drinks, it remains a must‑visit spot with online pickup ordering available." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Build your own burrito for breakfast or lunch, and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Funky South Austin restaurant Maria’s Taco Xpress, known for its margaritas, ample patio space, and live music-focused Hippie Church events, will close at the end of the year." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Iconic South Austin restaurant Maria’s Taco Xpress is up for sale again. The property, complete with its open armed statue, is currently listed on real estate company CBRE’s website. Although the restaurant’s days appear to be numbered, it will remain open until and perhaps after a sale is complete. High taxes, high wages, bad traffic, and a declining regular customer base are some of the reasons for the sale. The listing includes the roughly 2000-square-foot restaurant building and the surrounding generous acre of land." - Nadia Chaudhury