El Tacorrido
Influencer Reviews1
Joshua Weissman
About
El Tacorito is a local Austin eatery with a devoted following, especially among early risers and restaurant workers. Known for its tacos, quesadillas, and quick service, it has expanded to a few locations. The spot is cherished for its flavorful, street-style Mexican food and nostalgic significance to regulars.
The Visit
El Tacorito delivers a standout fast food experience, especially for breakfast. The reviewer, who frequented the spot before morning shifts, found the tacos and quesadillas flavorful and satisfying. The chicken taco was highlighted as particularly juicy and well-seasoned, far surpassing typical fast food options. Despite a minor critique of the pasty, the overall impression was highly positive, with the food compared favorably to street tacos and praised for its speed and quality.
What They Ate
Quotes
"(Chicken Tacos) Those are good, man. It's probably the best chicken taco I've had in a while. Those are seasoned nicely. They're fatty. They're not dry."
"(Quesadilla) Whoa. Bang it. Bang, bang, bang. Compared to Taco Bell, slaughtered them. Not even in the same fucking playing field. These are more comparable to like a street food taco"
Our Reflection
El Tacorito slaughtering Taco Bell with street-food quality. Quesadilla banging (not same playing field as Taco Bell). Chicken tacos best in while—seasoned nicely, fatty not dry (breast meat avoided). Beef tacos tasty despite ground meat (not traditional sliced). Four-minute speed exceptional. Delicious morning-shift fuel sufficient through lunch. Two-guy operation (probably 12 years old) raising scaling concerns. Should be big dog but quality maintenance questionable at scale. Banger unknown spot. Personal connection evident (morning ritual). OG status deserved.
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