Top 10 Gas Station Taquerias in Austin

Fuel up with the unofficial food of Central Texas

"...anything plus egg, as well as sopes, quesadillas, tostadas, tortas, and burritos. Daily specials Monday through Friday are pictured..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Panaderia Chuy

South-of-the-border treats for the south-of-the-river crowd

"...the best bolillos in town also makes the best tortas, ranging from simple (ham and cheese, chorizo and egg,..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Taqueria Arandas

"...where you can pick up tasty sandwiches known as tortas from any of a million market stalls. Griddle-toasted bread..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Food Feature

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...klobasnek and kolache dough, as well as the tacos, tortas, and mulitas from LOTE, chef Javier Montesinos’s on-site scratch..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

'Chronicle' 2011 Lake Food: Trailers

Cupcakes take over Lakeway; citizens rejoice

"...tacos, $1.50 tacos, $2.50 quesadillas and burritos, and $3.50 tortas with all the usual meats, but its specialty is..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Papalote Taco House

Tacos, sopes, and noms, oh my!

"...Mexican cooking. Many of Papalote's dishes, such as the tortas de coliflor (stuffed with fried cauliflower cakes, avocado, queso..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Piedras Negras Taqueria #2

With accommodating hours, reasonable prices, and an interesting location, Piedras Negras Taqueria #2 is No. 1

"...each (cash only; you can enjoy them as chalupas, tortas, or gorditas as well). The al pastor is pork..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Food Review by Mick Vann

The Screaming Goat

This place at the end of the alley promises tacos and cold beer, and it delivers

"...Screaming Goat's basic menu focuses on tacos, quesadillas, burritos, tortas, and flautas. Except for the flautas, all can be..."

May 8, 2009 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Out All Night

Chronicle Food writer MM Pack gives the lowdown on where to eat in Austin if you're out all night.

"...supply breakfast tacos for a buck, as well as tortas (sandwiches) and a variety of meat-filled tacos for $1.35,..."

March 1, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Taqueria Vallarta Jalisco

South shore eateries, markets help make a neighborhood

"...It's the only place we've found where authentic Mexican tortas, sandwiches on elliptical French rolls, and aquas frescas such..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Strip Mall Spotlight: North Park Shopping Center

Mangonadas, taquerias, supermercados, and more on North Lamar

"...business. I’m pleasantly surprised by the authentic tacos, gorditas, tortas, and guisos – as well as veggies like grilled..."

April 18, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Lazarus' Second Location Works Hard So You Can Relax With a Beer

The new, North Loop location is Laz'r focused

"...Mexican, similar to Lazarus 1: street tacos al carbon, tortas, chip-bag tacos. But the star of the band is..."

March 3, 2023 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Masa y Más Brings Central Mexico to South Lamar

New taqueria from the Moonshine and Hopdoddy team debuts this weekend

"...beyond the regionally redolent tacos – the papas rellenas, tortas, bowls, and a panoply of fresh, savor-abetting sides...."

Jan. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin's Top 10 Barbacoa Joints

Why settle for Chipotle when you can have the real deal?

"...by the pound as well as in tacos or tortas. Las Trancas..."

Dec. 15, 2022 Food Post by Rod Machen

R.I.P. to DK Lee, Welcome Back to Austin Cider Week, Falling for Local Foods and Loro, Festivals and Fantasies, Free Pancakes for Voters, and More

All the food that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...has launched a new delivery and catering business, Las Tortas ATX, so you can order their tasty Mexican vittles..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...a new Mexican food truck that bumps kolache dough tortas and picadillo burritos as well as an updated turfed..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Must-Try Austin Tacos

Where to satiate your taco cravings around town

"...far from taco nirvana. Fill up on migas tacos, tortas al pastor, or chicken tostadas and wash it all..."

Oct. 4, 2022 Food Post

Can Mi Trailita y Mas Revitalize "Murder Corner"?

A favorite food truck sets down roots in the community with brick-and-mortar

"...the hangover-curing breakfast tacos and migas to the superb tortas and tacos, Mi Trailita y Mas, although currently just..."

March 18, 2022 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

La Condesa’s Lucky 13; Graeme Little Goes Big; Lucy’s Loses a Leg; Pasta | Bar Opens on East Sixth; Indie Chefs Community Is On Its Way to Town; and the Hajimaleki Bros Step Up Like Champions

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...they began this program last year; they keep the tortas this tasty, they’re probably on track to double that..."

March 9, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Pop-Up Food Folks You Should Follow for Impromptu Dining

Locals offer pop-up options for outdoor dining

"...at Texas Farmers Market at Mueller. Burritos, chilaquiles, tacos, tortas, and good vibes, proprietor Alejandro Macias always comes with..."

Jan. 17, 2022 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

How Carnitas El Güero Got So Good at Its Namesake Dish

What started with takeout orders in a gas station has become a small empire

"...there are new options like the fantastic $10.99 carnitas tortas, simply dressed with avocado and mayonnaise and a pickled..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Food Feature by Raphael Brion

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...This crisp cold boi pairs flawlessly with Lazarus’ marvelous tortas, tacos, and enchiladas that fly out of the brewery’s..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

Taquero Mucho Owner Launches Newest Project, Gabriela's South

Gabriela Bucio thinks pink

"...located Downtown on West Ave., serves tacos, sopes and tortas, and appetizers like elote (known as Mexican street corn),..."

April 23, 2021 Food Feature by Madi Margulies

50+ Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Want a bite close to the action? We've got you covered for any mood, group, or time of day.

"...a range of Mexican cuisine, the menu offers traditional tortas and more complex flavor profiles such as mole and..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

40 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Check off all your food goals without leaving the city center

"...a range of Mexican cuisine, the menu offers traditional tortas and more complex flavor profiles such as mole and..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Austin's Fareground Food Court Has Something for Every Palate

Downtown's first food hall includes local favorites Dai Due, Easy Tiger, Contigo, and more

"...for their hyperlocal empire of wonderful food. Tacos and tortas featuring their signature wild game and seafood incorporate seasonal..."

March 30, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

30 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Eat some good food while you’re in town

"...a range of Mexican cuisine, the menu offers traditional tortas and more complex flavor profiles such as mole and..."

March 16, 2018 Food Feature by Acacia Coronado

Who Is Cast in the Story of Austin Food?

Eight underrepresented views from the local food scene

"...early media coverage, like a Chronicle article featuring their tortas, had a profound impact on their sustainability because not..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

Viva Aguas Frescas

The Mexican refreshers: how to make them, and where to find them in Austin

"...bite of La Fruta's pork (Cubana) or steak (Milanesa) tortas will make you forget all the chain sandwich places...."

July 14, 2017 Food Feature by Sierra Diaz

Seven Under-the-Radar Austin Taco Joints

Because you all know about Torchy's

"...A quick drive-through taco joint, El Tacorrido offers up tortas, gorditas, and menudo on the weekends, but we live..."

March 14, 2017 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

1   2   3     NEXT ›    3 »