Taqueria De Diez (D/10)
Restaurant · South Congress ·
Al pastor, carne asada tacos & quesadillas; alley speakeasy
Al pastor, carne asada tacos & quesadillas; alley speakeasy
"Described as a "combination speakeasy and taqueria that features an alleyway entrance," this downtown spot is praised for serving "some of the best tacos in Downtown." Actress Blake Lively stopped in while traveling with her children, choosing this tucked-away taco option during her SXSW visit." - Courtney E. Smith
"Coming straight off one of the biggest trompos we’ve laid our eyes on, the pork at this taqueria located in the back of a bar is shaved thin and has great texture, even if it isn’t seasoned as well as others in town. The tacos also come pre-dressed with guacamole that’s a little too watery and undersalted. Taqueria 10 de 10 is open late—it’s one of the best snack options when you’re Downtown after midnight—but in the larger world of al pastor, these tacos are just all right." - nicolai mccrary
"We’re hardly phased when a good new taco spot opens, but sometimes we try one that makes us text all of our friends about it. Taqueria 10 de 10 is located in the back of the bar ReyRey a few blocks from Dirty Sixth, and entering through the alleyway feels like a reverse speakeasy where alcohol serves as a front for a secret taqueria. Once you make it inside past the disco ball, you’ll see a giant trompo spinning al pastor while a hot grill finishes up slabs of carne asada and diners crowd around a few small countertops. The meat arrives crispy and tender, and the handmade flour or corn tortilla is the perfect vessel for holding everything together. Order it “con todo” and it’ll arrive with the perfect amount of onions, cilantro, guacamole, and salsa. " - nicolai mccrary
"Taqueria 10 de 10 is located in the back of the bar ReyRey a few blocks from Dirty Sixth, and entering the bar through the alleyway feels like a reverse speakeasy where alcohol is a front for a secret taqueria. Once you make it past the disco ball at the entrance, you’ll see a giant trompo spinning al pastor while a hot grill finishes up slabs of carne asada and diners crowd around a few small countertops. The meat arrives crispy and tender, and the handmade flour or corn tortilla is the perfect vessel for holding everything together. Order it “con todo” and it’ll arrive with the perfect amount of onions, cilantro, guacamole, and salsa. " - nicolai mccrary
"Taqueria 10 de 10 has been quietly open for a few months with very limited hours over the course of a slow soft opening. Now it’s officially open, offering Tijuana-style tacos almost every day (and until 2am on the weekend). All of the tortillas are handmade and cooked to order, and there’s a trompo that gets fired up daily. It’s located in the back alley of Rey Rey, a cocktail bar near the convention center. We visited Taqueria 10 de 10 and added it to the Hit List." - nicolai mccrary
