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Torchy's Taco's


#5 of 1,468 restaurants in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 61 ratings  |  Write a review
  • 1207 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
  • (512) 445-6599

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5 of 5 stars
Conovela08   22 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Dec 14, 2009

Actually decided to check out Torchy's on Guadelupe St because they had a higher star rating on another site. And while I like to stay away from the commercialized and "fake" taco stands, boy was the sacrifice worth it. Large selection of tacos from 2-3.50$ - dirty sanchez was OK. But man, fried avocado and poblano ranch on the veg... more

The best!
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5 of 5 stars
emm1979   4 contributions
Texas
Dec 3, 2009

Went there last week. They have the best tacos i've ever had in my life! I would drive to Austin just for them and I live in San Antonio. more

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5 of 5 stars
foody1106   7 contributions
Tucson
Nov 16, 2009

I'm from Arizona, spent the summer in Austin. I ate Torchy's... a lot. In Arizona and Austin, there's an endless amount of tacos you can try. Torchy's tops all of them. Fresh ingredients, great combinations, cheap enough to try them all here and there. Torchy's does what it does perfectly, and man oh man do I miss heading out there... more

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5 of 5 stars
JRsNeighbor   82 contributions
Cedar Park, Texas
Jun 28, 2009

Looking for an unusually strange dining experience. Torchy's is in South Austin Trailer Eatery. Order the pork taco on corn tortilla or the democrat on flour. Both are very good. My only complaint is that they do not sell bottled water. more

mmmmmmmmmm
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5 of 5 stars
iselynjenniep   162 contributions
Saluda, North Carolina
Jun 27, 2009

this place was great. we went one night and they were having a dazed and confused party. all the employees were dressed in 70s clothes and were fun and friendly. i had a chicken burrito and my boyfriend had avocado tacos, both were delish. it was byob so we got beer across the street and brought it with us. they... more

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5 of 5 stars
zilkerman   9 contributions
Austin, Texas
Jun 23, 2009

This place is top 3 in Austin for tacos, and arguably #1. The Brushfire & Ranch Hand are tops in my book, but all I've tried are good. I actually think the fried avocado could be much better...sorta mushy and bland for me. If the Trailer Park is too slammed head a few miles further south to the other location...lame... more

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5 of 5 stars
Woz616   26 contributions
Apr 11, 2009

Fried Avacado Tacos. Mmmm! more

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5 of 5 stars
Austinite80   2 contributions
Austin
Jan 20, 2009
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This place rocks! You have to get the BrushFires w/ Diablo Sauce!!! Its soo good and soo hot! You tend to crave this tacos and for the price (cheap) its a reasonable craving to have. My gf and I love going here and usually once a week. The queso is awesome as well so get that with your meal. If... more

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5 of 5 stars
indigotima   10 contributions
Jan 7, 2009

Try the fried avocado tacos... AMAAAAZING! more

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Nov 13, 2008

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Torchy's Taco's Address

1207 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512) 445-6599
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.