El Taquito

4.1(1,464)

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Location & Hours

Address

1713 E Riverside Dr
Austin, Texas 78741
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 10:30 AM

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday10:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday10:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Saturday10:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Sunday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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Contact Information

(512) 851-8226

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About El Taquito

Tacos, including breakfast options, plus fresh salsas & horchatas served in a simple, festive space.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on June 20, 2025.

4.1/5

Based on 1,464 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Derek Schuppenhauer

3 months ago

Run of the mill place, food was OK, at least it’s cooked fresh. Nothing special. I don’t think the tortillas are home made. The salsas were good tho…I’d probably try someplace else next time

Kim

6 months ago

I've been a loyal customer at El Taquito but my recent experience with this cashier have been unacceptable. This cashier, who has reportedly worked there for a while, initially seemed nice but turned ...

Aisline Villedas

2 weeks ago

I've been coming to this place since I moved to Austin in 2010. It is one of my favorite taco places. The 6 mini tacos Al pastor are my all time favorite. The agua de horchata is delicious but a littl...

Isaac Romero

2 years ago

It is one of the best authentic Mexican street tacos. I came in with a big group, and we tried all the tacos that were on the menu, and they were all delicious. My favorite one was the Chorizo, it was...

M C

2 months ago

We were 1 of 4 tables in the restaurant and it took over 20 minutes for a migas plate and 3 tacos. The carne guisada taco was actually good. The barbacoa and migas were just ok. Would not recommend ba...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customer experiences appear mixed, ranging from highly positive to very negative, suggesting inconsistent satisfaction.

Customer Favorites

Al pastor mini tacos and chorizo tacos are highly favored items. The horchata is generally liked but noted as being sweet.

Atmosphere & Service

Service experiences vary, with reports of both rude cashiers and accommodating staff. Cleanliness of the tables is a concern.

Value & Quality

The food quality is inconsistent, with some items praised (carne guisada taco), others deemed "ok," and freshness generally appreciated. No comments about pricing or portion size were mentioned.

Areas for Improvement

Inconsistent service and cleanliness of tables are areas for improvement. Addressing issues with specific employee interactions could also improve customer satisfaction.

Recent Trends

There is an indication of declining customer service quality and potential issues with accommodating specific order requests. Recent experiences appear less positive, highlighting concerns about longer wait times and inconsistencies in food quality.