Torchy's Tacos

Pretty underwhelming for how much we've heard of this place. We got 4 tacos and only really liked 2 of them. Sauces are good though

We came in on a monday and Caroline wowed us. We had to make changes to our order for our vegan friend and she was so accommodating and had a great attitude. This is the service I’ve always wanted from Torchy’s. Thank you Caroline for being so sweet and helpful to us 💕 See you again soon!

I like eating here. I get the same tacos every time. The Crossroads and the Baja Shrimp. They have pellet ice and the sweet tea is just right.

I always get the Mr orange and it’s delicious at every location including this one. I sat at the bar and Livi was so sweet and attentive. The layout is good, there’s a space in the restaurant for all patrons weather they’re here to hang, watch the game, ir done with family.

amazing tacos. amazing staff. sam is the best. so friendly and sweet. this place is my first stop anytime i come to texas !! highly recommend 👍

Torchy's Tacos offers a mouthwatering array of flavors in every bite, making it a must-visit for taco enthusiasts. Sam's exceptional service at the cashier added a delightful touch to the overall experience, making it even more memorable.

I was eating a taco from this location and it tasted like I was eating a lump of charcoal so I opened up the taco and I noticed it was burnt and just a little bit burnt but you can tell it’s very burnt by the picture. I can’t believe they would even serve this. I mean this much Burning a hotdog is ridiculous. I can’t believe they’re even paying a hotdog at a taco restaurant immediately got a stomachache still hungry but my stomach just hurts and I feel like I just ate a ton of carcinogens actually, I know I did. Anyways, you might want to check that food before you’re serving it because something like this is not safe and I should probably go ahead and report this to someone else with the city.

Excellent place for tasty tacos. They have a good selection of tacos and salsas to add spice to your desires. Place was clean, well lit, and had a nice decor. This was my first time here and enjoyed my visit for sure!

My must have when I visit Austin from Florida! I always order the chicken fajita tacos and I absolutely love them! The food comes out quickly and it has a trendy vibe for a quick service place. Looking forward to my next visit!

While on a trip to Austin I overheard a few people talk about Torchy's Tacos. I didn't realize they were a chain and it just so happened that my group happened to be attending an event down the street from a location by UT Austin. We came in around 8PM so the places wasn't too busy. The dining area is very spacious. You place your order at the counter. There are plenty of tacos to choose from, even some vegetarian options. I ordered the taco of the month which was a fried shrimp taco. I also got an avocado taco and a barbacoa taco. My group got some chips and queso to share. Once you place your order you get a buzzer which goes off whenever your order is ready. Since they weren't particularly busy they brought our food to us but I imagine you have to pick up your food at the counter during busier times. All the food tasted great. They all had good combinations of textures and flavors. I'd definitely return.

We love this location close to campus. Despite that, there is plenty of parking out front. The tacos are made with high quality and a variety of ingredients. I like to try the taco of the month, sometimes with the drink of the month. They have a great selection of tacos and beverages. You can choose flour or corn tortillas with any taco on the menu. Some of their best tacos are vegetarian, but their meat ones are amazing. Their selection and clear options make it a great place to bring coworkers, family, and friends. I tried their Skallawag taco, which has shrimp. We also shared their famous queso. The chips are light and crispy. We don't leave any of that behind. The service is speedy and friendly.

We were in town for a fun weekend with family and had recommendations to stop by Torchy's, any time of day, for good local tex-mex, especially breakfast burritos so we made a point of stopping by and tryung it out. There were 4 of us, so we sampled quite a few tacos. Every taco was good; some were even great! Overall, a pretty good mix of flavors and toppings. Proteins seemed fresh and cooked on site. Loads of flavor. It wasn't busy when we stopped in and the staff was friendly. You order at the front and then the food is eiter delivered to your table (nice touch) or you are given a pager. We had the pager, but they did drop off the food for us. Service was quick and the food came out hot. Non alcohol drinks are self-served. I chose to mix up my fresh tea with some flavors (mango & lemonade). Tasty. There is also what looks like a full bar, wine, and beer available. The food was tasty and fresh. The queso was fine but I wouldn't spend $8 on it again. The green chili taco had good flavor but was a bit dry. The barbacoa had amazing flavor but felt a bit greasy. The Trailor Park had fantastic fried chix. Crispy and fresh. Comes with a light and cooling cilantro sauce. **be warned** **** Diablo sauce is no joke***** (P.S. the Diablo sauce is also drizzled on top of the queso! ) Seems like a good quick spot to grab some simple bites. Worth trying but probably not the very best Austin has to offer.

In town for a conference and we're told this was the spot of tacos. They were not wrong. Excited to know they might be opening in Vegas. We walked over a mile to get this yummy stuff. Staff was friendly and the food was on point. I liked the decor very "Texas" to me. Might have to visit once more before we leave. One in my party had a margarita they said it was strong but good.

We asked our waitress to give us her recommendations and what she gave us were some of the best tacos in ever made. My favorites were the bushfire and chicken fajita. Ambience with nice with them having outdoor seating.

The definition of Tex-Mex. This store embraces its tex-mex style, and is a staple to try if you're new to Texas. We ordered the Trailer Park and Green Chili Pork, both of which were delicious (albeit a little pricey per taco). Trailer Park (Fried Chicken) is nicely fried, but don't expect to be blown away. the Green Chili Pork was also juicy, but definitely not the best taco I've ever had. Especially at $4.5 per taco. Overall a good 1-time experience while in Texas, to be apart of the entire "Tex-Mex" culture, but will not be my go-to spot.

Food (5/5 stars): Our Austin trip wouldn't be complete without some Tex-Mex, so we went to Torchy's Tacos for breakfast. I ordered the Wrangler and Bacon, Egg & Cheese tacos. The Wrangler was my favorite because of the brisket, and it doesn't get more Texas than a brisket taco! The other taco was very standard and just alright. I'd get two of the brisket tacos next time Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: not too bad * Wait Time: egregious. There were about 4 parties at the restaurant and we waited a long time for our food * Service: good and friendly * Ambiance: it's a nice, modern quick service restaurant with a consistent "devil" theme

Torchy's is known for their "damn good tacos," and they deliver to that tagline still to this day. A bit pricy for what it is, but a classic go-to nonetheless. My all-time favorite is their (not-so-secret) secret menu Ace of Spades, which is loaded with a whole sausage link, brisket, cheese, salsa, and a runny egg. They used to serve it in a burrito-sized tortilla (fitting), but it seems they've scrapped that now and served it with 2 regular-sized tortillas (sort of annoying and quite messy to eat). Overall, it's a good spot to hit up once in a blue moon when you get the right craving for it, but it's a chain restaurant with overpriced, just barely above mediocre tacos. I really only visit for the Ace of Spades as that in itself is a uniquely delicious monster. FOOD RATINGS: - Green chili queso (3.5/5): Meh queso. Good flavor but nothing crazy. - Ace of Spades (4/5): Only knocking a star because the 2 regular-sized tortillas did not really work well for this. Would be much easier to consume in a 10-12 in. burrito-sized tortilla. But my favorite nonetheless. - The Democrat (3/5): A standard barbacoa taco. One of the better items on the menu, in my opinion, though not necessarily anything creative or unique to Torchy's.

Don't ever meet your heros...or in my case revisit them after 8 years. I was so hyped to finally make it back to Torchy's Tacos. When I first went it was in a food trailer park in 2015, now they are all over Austin. This particular location is in the University area, right off the main street of Guadalupe. The location is good, again a main road with plenty of parking. The dining area is massive, with a nice sized patio and spacious bar. This was my first sign that things had gone down hill (I'm joking). But the fit and finish of everything was a far cry from the old dusty trailer I remembered. This location was completely empty on a Monday at lunchtime. The sever on duty was nice, I placed my order and was told to take a number and have a seat anywhere. The food came out quickly and was hot. The actual food itself was just ok, it tasted wayyy more manufactured Tex-Mex than before. I know...I'm in Texas, but the actual taste of the taco and quality of ingredients was fitting of the new posh setting and prime location. I ordered the baja chicken taco, the chicken tasted very one note. I immediately went for my lime to squeeze, and some salsa for flavor. The briskest taco benefited from having jalapeños and a nice sized avocado on top. The brisket didn't taste slow aged or marinated, just bland meat. I went with corn tortillas, trying to stay as authentic as possible but that didn't help either. Torchy's Tacos used to be a place you'd fly into Austin just to have, it was that good. I do hope they can recover some of the magic created in that trailer park, (words I never thought I'd write :) Pro tip: This is the food truck mecca! Austin has way too many places to sample, from vegan galore to meat havens. Skip this location, and try another if you are still wanting to see if the hype is real.

Tasty, fresh and plenty of fillings in Tacos. We had breakfast Bean and Cheese, and Potato, egg and chorizo tacos. So delicious. My new favorite.

I did not have a good experience here I ordered Mr orange and one of my tacos were so small that it didn't even count as a taco. also they did not provide limes with my Mr oranges ruining my Mr orange experience. I wish I took a picture before I ate them to show the disappointment. Do not come here unless you want to get cheated out your money. I ordered Togo and got screwed over by the torchy's devil. Save your money and go somewhere better. They make good tacos, but at what price?! I recommend Tyson or even Taco Bell because at least you expect the disappointment rather than be surprised to open the Togo bag and to see disappointing tacos. Do better Torchy. If you are going to sell almost 6 dollar tacos give the moneys worth.

Torchy's is consistently delicious and the service has always been terrific. However, tonight a DoorDash snafu frustrated me, and I called this location for help and the manager made it right without any push back whatsoever, taking matters into his own hands and going WAY above and beyond to help his customer. It's totally refreshing in a time where accountability is often pushed to someone else. I'll be a loyal customer of this location for years to come. (Also, the Brushfire taco is to die for, and of course the queso is the best in town.)

One thing about me is I love Torchy's. I ordered the Fried Avocado taco (with a flour tortilla) and Guacamole & Chips. I absolutely love the Fried Avocado taco, I thought it was a great vegetarian option and was super delicious. Despite being fried, the taco itself wasn't very heavy and I could have easily ordered another one. The Guacamole & Chips were also really great! The guacamole could have used more lime, but had a nice kick and the chips were perfectly salted. Since it was Sunday, I ordered the Sangria under the Weekend Cures menu. It was a little sweet for me but overall pretty good, especially for the price! Service was very fast and I would definitely come back here again.

Torchy's is definitely a staple. It is walkable from the UT campus, and has both indoor and outdoor seating. My favorite things to order: Fried avocado taco Trailer park taco - Hint: ask for it "trashy (aka with queso) but keep the lettuce". Only big complaint is it often takes a while before your food comes out - whether you are dining-in or doing take-out. Overall great spot!

Good to-go packing, spacious dining area, accommodating staff. Tasty chips and salsa! Only complication is that it's not near a crosswalk.

Torchy's tacos was a perfect no trills restaurant. No sure if it is a fast food restaurant with a bar or not. Never the less, ended up at the bar. Very much a college place. The bartender was a college senior at UT. Very helpful and attentive. With her help, I ordered the "Trailer Park and Beef fajitas tacos". Ordered a side of rice and beans. Had to 2, 20oz microbrews. All were perfect. Had to remind about my side dish. But came on time. Next time, I would do 2 Trailer Park tacos. Better favor and tasted good. Everything looked good, I recommend this place. Not sure, if I will go again. Only because this was a happen to be there. However, a sure much check out!.

The queso chile was heavenly Quick service I thought the tacos were alright but I had them to go so they were a bit soggy but if you add them with queso it'll be amazing I HIGHLY Recommend the trailer park hillbilly style taco (fried chicken) and the fried avocado if you're vegetarian.

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Good portion sizes and fast service. 3 tacos was super filling since these are really large. I liked the Baja Shrimp taco the most out of everything I tried.

Quick stop in for a breakfast taco. Absolutely incredible. It came with a side of salsa and I didn't ask any questions. Great addition to the taco. Super cool vibe being so close to UT.

This applies to the S. Lamar location. 06/2021: Easy access, adequate parking, fairly quick service, helpful staff, good selection, but their prices have gone up for COVID-19 and the Beef Shortage, really good tacos, portions are slightly small for the price, and the drinks are pricey too. 02/2023 Update visit: Food still good, but the prices continue to rise despite the relatively small portions.

Torchy's was one of my first Austin loves when I first moved here over 15 years ago. Back then, it was a quirky taco spot with creative mixtures and some of the best damn queso you'll find. I haven't had it in quite some time because a lot of it's allure has disappeared. I was craving some tacos today and Torchy's is one of the few places that have vegetarian and seafood tacos. I opted for the MoFaux and the Baja Shrimp. The MaFaux was a new addition I hadn't seen before and contained beyond beef, it also contained a mixture of veggies and sorta tasted like chili in a taco. Honestly, not bad, but everything sorta mixed together into one flavor. The Baja Shrimp had been a staple of mine in the past, and it tasted more or less the same as before. Overall though, I was sorta disappointed with my meal. These two tacos cost me $15 after tax, which is crazy since you could get 3 tacos for $12 here back then. And at other authentic taco places you can get a better deal (though hard to find vegetarian options). I didn't get the queso this time, but I know it will always be good. This meal was a bit disappointing though. I probably could've made both of these tacos with just as good flavor (although not as good salsa).

Good ambience but I give this place a C. The food was greasy. We got the tacos. It was just dumped into a stale tortilla.

Torchy's lived up to the hype. As a Southern California tourist and infamous TexMex hater, I was extremely skeptical about Torchy's and expected it to be subpar. But ya know what, maybe Texas knows a thing or two about a thing or two because Torchy's was really good. Thanks Torchy's. Thanks Texas.

Torchy's is an Austin classic because of their unique tacos and delicious queso. They have a good variety of proteins and salsas. I have regularly had their Trailer Park, which comes with fried chicken. Solid taco. The only thing that prevents me from being a regular is their pricing and the wait time. I do appreciate that they have good outdoor seating and about a dozen parking spots. I'll probably come back here in a couple months.

Always a great choice for tacos. Lots of variety. The queso is my favorite! Excited to see the Tipsy Chick back on the menu.

Ate at Torchy's when visiting Austin, TX it was a perfect lunch stop. We all tried something different and they were delish!

I've been coming to Torchy's over the years at UT and in Rice Village. The tacos taste fine overall. My favourites are the brushfire and baja shrimp tacos. I think they're overpriced for the size, and the wait time to get your food on the weekend is sometimes 30-40 minutes, which is a pretty long time.

Review on behalf of the family as Torchy's does not make it easy for a vegan. Beef taco, pork taco, guacamole , queso and street corn were enjoyed. Dalton was great at taking care of the orders. Five stars was recommended. Food was bussin.

This place is awesome. Their tacos are really tasty and well priced. Finding this place during my visit to Austin was a pleasant surprise!

You cannot go wrong with Torchy's Taco because it's just that DAMN GOOD (ha!). It's a fusion place that just works. I normally get their Baja Shrimp, actually I always get their Baja Shrimp. It is ridiculously good and filling. It has just the write balance of flavor from the lime and the sauce. Literally, just thinking about it starts that craving all over again. I always get a taco paired up with either a side of Queso or Salsa. IT IS SO DAMN GOOD. Literally the Queso is hands down one of the best that I have ever had. Even my mom, who normally isn't a big fan of anything cheese, LOVES the Queso and always asks me to buy her some. *** Tip: If you can't finish the full size, you can always get the half size. And that's lowkey a better proportion to the amount of chips that they give you. The service is pretty good too, I honestly have never had a complaint. The food is good, the people is good, this whole damn place is good. And quality is pretty universal across all Torchy's. If you also anticipate it to be super busy, you can always call in ahead to order as well.

When I was visiting Austin and asked friends for recommendations Torchy's was often brought up and I wondered if it was just some sort of local cult following type of restaurant where people are homers to their favorite regional foods. I ordered the democrat taco ($4.50) on corn, trailer park trashy ($3.95) on flour, and baja shrimp ($4.75) on corn. These tortillas are the ones that the cashier recommended for the tacos I ordered so I just followed them. For the trailer park taco, getting them "trashy" means replacing the lettuce with queso which I highly recommend you do. Oh man I was just blown away by how good they were! Both the baja shrimp and the trailer park were so good with their respective sauces, and they were both very thinly and nicely fried. I couldn't get enough of the sauces. I thought the democrat was just okay but I really liked the other two. I also heard their queso is really good but I didn't have enough space in my stomach to eat that as well. I guess it's not really a local cult following and it's actually delicious tacos. I need one of these closer to me!

This is the only place you need to go for tacos. On our visit to Austin we tried velvet taco, veracruz and Torchys before easily deciding that Torchys is #1 in terms of making an authentic taco. Some of the other contenders tend to overcomplicate it by adding unique ingredients that don't necessarily belong in a tortilla (hrm.. looking you at velvet taco). Highly recommend the democrat. Tacos are big for the price so definitely worth it. Thinking of squeezing in a second visit before I leave.

I'm from out of town. We heard that torchys is a must try. We tried some tacos. I don't think you need to come here for them. BUT THE QUESO!! It's weird, but the whole meal should revolve around their queso. It's so amazing. Now that I'm back in california, I don't know where to get it. We got chips to eat with the queso. I would go that route, but just order your dipping food of choice and get queso.

I love their fried avocado tacos! They don't feel too oily/greasy while eating it which is great. But the tacos are pretty filling. I also am OBSESSED with their queso. I'm usually not a fan of queso but torchys is the exception. Wait times aren't too long either which is a plus!!

Yes please. I could eat here every day and not get sick of their tacos. Every taco we tried was delicious. Came two days in a row for lunch, no regrets. We each had two tacos and that seemed like a good portion. The Wrangler ($3.75) - Eggs, seasoned potatoes, smoked brisket, and cheese. The first time I ordered this they messed up and gave me bacon. I actually liked the bacon one more than this one! But second breakfast favorite was this, the meat was great and the potatoes were really tasty. Try it with the diablo sauce, trust me. 5/5 Ranch Hand ($3.75) - Eggs, grilled beef, and cheese. Good, missed the potatoes in this one and the grilled beef isn't as good as the brisket (to me). 4/5 Democrat ($4.50) - Avocado, barbacoa, and cheese. Probably my least favorite as the barbacoa tasted a bit like lamb and I don't really like lamb. 3/5 Crossroads ($4.50) - Smoked brisket, jalapeños, avocado, and cheese. All about that brisket, this was another one of our favs. 5/5 You can buy the diablo sauce by the bottle (I think it was around $7) and we definitely did this. I was also impressed at how they manage the seating. Even though it was packed the entire time we were there, seats opened up quickly and the staff bring you your food and take away your plates when you're done.

Torchy's Campus is always fun and yummy!! The green chili queso can't be beat! Parking is somewhat limited, but we always seem to find a spot. There are plenty of tables and a large bar area. Hoping the ceiling will get repaired soon !!

Interesting place with interesting tacos. I had their monthly taco called Tokyo Drifter. It was excellent. I also had the trailer park (based on recommendation from woman in front of me$ which was pretty good although I have never had a taco with fried chicken. I was stuffed for hours to come. One would have been enough as they are not wimpy tacos! My husband had 3 (salmon, shrimp and beef) and wasn't hungry for dinner 6 hours later LOL. Will be back next time in Texas. Friendly service.

+1 to hippy menu +1 to large portion size for the price +1 like that they have a different sauce on the side for each taco! +1 like that they have a "taco of the month"! Proceeds go towards a good cause -1 Everything tasted really cold when it was brought over... -1 Would have been nice if the tortilla was heated up... While I was pretty tired of eating TexMex for almost every meal I had in Austin, but I had a pretty good experience at Torchy's. Would recommend folks to come here for some cheap eats! My group of 4 came here around 5:45 pm. We seated ourselves after ordering at the front. We ordered a variety of things: 1) Green chile queso + chips: yum! Liked the kick in it, and the queso was good. I hear the chorizo one is better...gonna try that next time! 2) Trailer park taco: The cheese on top was a bit overwhelming, but the chicken was good! 3) Baja shrimp taco: Yum! My favorite of the 3. 4) green chile pork: the pork was not too fatty, and not too lean. Liked the cotija cheese on top, and the sauce on the side was spicy! 5) HH Margaritas: pretty good! I have nothing to compare this to, but appreciate we can get a big drink for only a couple bucks Service: fast! Nothing much besides that, though. Pricing: a bit pricey by the looks of it, but when you see the food...pretty worth! Parking: seems complicated/limited. Overall, I enjoyed this spot but not to the point that I am dying to come back. (please don't yell at me)

These tacos were fantastic and have some great names! I had the crossroads, the republican and the trailer park (made trashy). The trashy part is adding some melted cheese on top! Yes please! I also got one of their margaritas with fresh lime juice and it was really tasty as well. This is a very popular lunch spot and their are lots of tables and communal tables to sit at as well.

The food was decent, but terrible service. Our waitress slammed our food on the table without saying a word and walked off angrily. It was very uncomfortable for me and my spouse because the whole time we were there they made us feel completely unwanted.

The restaurant was clean. Food was great, hot and exactly what I asked for. The service was great. The front staff were very friendly and attentive. I enjoyed my chicken fajita taco and migas with bacon. The portions were good. Not too little and not overloaded. The queso was freshly made and it hit the spot. I will definitely be back again.

I mean, who come's to Texas and doesn't stop at Torchies? This is ALWAYS good. I ordered the usual on corn tortillas and tried the new beyond meat taco which packed a lot of flavor. My favorite is always the queso and I can't wait to come back!

Torchy's is always a good time and bringing a couple breakfast tacos on the plane home is always the right move. You can even order online the night before and set a convenient pick up time for yourself. I really wish they'd open some in CA (though it does sound like they're expanding into the midwest).

Good food! Especially the nacho-like cheese they put in my tacos was a blast!

I LOVE TORCHY'S!!!!!! SO MUCH!!!!! Every time I'm back in Austin I make sure to visit a different location. They've come a long way since their first food truck that's for sure. With that said, the quality and flavors haven't wavered at all. Never have I had a bad meal here. Never. During this visit we of course had the Torchy Queso and my taco of choice, the Democrat which is shredded barbacoa, cilantro, onions, cheese, lime and tomatillo sauce. Comes with avocado too and of course the tortilla is corn. My boyfriend got the Trailer Park taco: fried chicken, pico, chiles, poblano sauce, lettuce and cheddar jack. This one is a flour tortilla. Our other favorites include the Tipsy Chick and the Republican. Everything on the menu is primo! There's nothing here I don't like.

Really good beef brisket tacos. Love the chips and salsa. Hubby has the fried chicken tacos which was just ok to me the beef has a lot more flavor. Also love the corn tortillas you can tell they are home made

Our group was visiting Austin and decided to get a small breakfast here at Torchy's. We got there fairly early around 8:30am on a Saturday morning, so there was plenty of seating. There's a wide selection of tacos so you'll definitely find a combo you like. I've had Torchy's before the last time I came to Texas, but only got the classics - which were also solid! The Wrangler ($3.75): Eggs, Potatoes, Smoked Beef Brisket but I held the cheese because I'm lactose intolerant. Still tasted super good with the soft flour tortilla and well-flavored brisket. The egg was also well cooked, not too dry but not runny either. The tomatillo sauce was a great addition as well. Trailer Park ($3.95): Fried Chicken on a taco?? Surprisingly although the piece of chicken seemed huge, it was edible in taco form. This was also super good with the balance of flavors of green chilies, pico de gallo, cheddar jack cheese and poblano sauce. Would definitely come back to try more tacos!!

Yum yum yum!! This place has one of the best tacos in Austin. Their menu has a lot of options for both vegetarian and non vegetarian filing inside tacos. We tried a bunch of them including dirty sanchez, migas, independent, chicken fajita and green chili queso & chips for the table with mimosas on the side. Everything was super yummy especially the green chili queso. They also provide a couple of sauces to order which vary between different level of spiciness. Oh and we also tried the cookie desert as well! Posting pictures of everything we had.