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I’ve been to plenty of these Austin places, and they really just pale in comparison to good San Antonio tacos. Sorry folks, but Torchy’s and Juan in a Million aren’t in the same league as SA taco places like Patty’s Taco House, Fina’s, Las Salsas, Tito’s, Taco Haven, El Rafas, Taqueria Huasteca, Panchito’s, Las Gueras, Taco Taco, Flor de Chiapas, Rocky’s Taco House, etc. Las Manitas was ok, but then it got knocked down.
Another vote for the falafel, and the goat cheese salad is really good.
another vote for the falafel.
The falafel is pretty tasty and big enough to make a good light meal.
El Paso’s tacos are even better than both of those cities.
Lived in Austin for a short while., Loved the Tamale House Tacos..weird that despite the name they do not make/sell Tamales
Forget breakfast. Where in Austin can you find a decent taco at 2 a.m.? Roach Coaches? No thanks Monteczuma! I think that the Bfast Taco issue is a moot point. There is a subtle cultural gulf, food wise, between S.A. and Austin and Edge just happens to identify with the Austin side. There’s no accounting for taste, and Edge seems to have forgotten that.
Thanks Danny, Maverick Cafe! That’s it! and yea, I’m pretty sure it’s been gone for a while. Such a loss. I thought it was wierd too, until I tried it. People underestimate how well fried rice, egg rolls and enchiladas go together. I’ve never heard of Wok-a-Mole so I don’t know about them.
Carri, the Maverick Cafe on San Pedro is closed? So sad, that was my favorite. Sorry to be so out-of-date, it’s been a decade since I lived there. What about Wok-A-Mole? Are they still in business? Surely someone has picked up the torch.
You can find outstanding tacos & barely edible tacos in both cities…heck in every TX city. SA is taking offense because the mighty New York Times bestowed a title on our city that isn’t quite true but was a very nice compliment. Sour grapes! As for delicious homemade tortillas in Austin — go to La Reyna on S. 1st for the flour ones (and bfast tacos) or to Angie’s on E. 7th for corn. I’ve lived in both cities, was born in SA and have eaten more than my fair share of bfast tacos in both. I have fav spots in both cities. Rolando’s Super Tacos, Tink-a-taco, Hot Donuts on Fred Rd. for SA and Torchy’s, El Chilito, Porfirio’s, Juan In A Million in Austin.
where in SA do they serve Chinese & tex-mex together? please tell me! there used to be a place on San Pedro (i think, mustang something?) that is no more & i’ve been trying to find another such restaurant for years.
that being said, i never had a breakfast taco in SA that came close to one from Tamale House, Torchy’s or Taco Shack so i think Austin easily holds the breakfast taco title.
The last time SA ran their mouth about food, it resulted in the salsa challenge and Austin kicked their butt.
George: Best SA tacos are Taco Taco, Taco Haven, Carmelita’s, Rolando’s Super Taco, Juanito’s, Mr. Taco. Cristan’s gets cited a lot but they’re hit and miss. Pete’s Tako House (with a K) was near my office for a few years, and, well, they were near my office. There are also about 60 different Taqueria de Jaliscos throughout town. But SA’s body of work doesn’t hold up to Austin’s body of work. (George, you picked the wrong person to challenge in naming SA taco houses …)
Ha! Poor SA, getting shafted by the NY Times. I moved to SA from NYC, and let me say that New Yorkers know nothing about SA—all my NYC friends think I live on a ranch and use a cup and a string as a telephone. Still, I have to agree with the NY Times writer; I’m not really impressed by the Mexican food in SA, including the breakfast tacos. I’ve had much better Mex food in Arizona, so I’m less inclined to give SA any credit for their food. P.S. I’m moving to Austin in 2 weeks. Ha!
If the folks in SA choose to get worked up over one guy’s opinion, let them suffer. SA does have something we don’t, and that’s restaurants that serve Tex-Mex and Chinese under the same roof, on the same plate if you like. They out-weird us there.
I lived in San Antonio for 18 years and have lived in Austin for nearly six. Comparing Austin’s breakfast tacos to San Antonio’s is like comparing apples and oranges - they’re vastly different. That said, it’s silly to hand the king-of-all-breakfast-tacos title to Austin without trekking down 35 to scope out the SA taco scene, too.
In fact, we still haven’t found a decent handmade flour tortilla in Austin. In San Antonio, I can name at least two places within two miles of my parents’ place. The BF even emailed Armando Rayo (of the Taco Journalism crew) for Austin suggestions. His response: “Y’know I don’t think there’s any place in Austin that make really good tortillas like in S.A or the border.”
I love you, Austin, but if you can’t even make a decent homemade flour tortilla, you can’t rightly claim the title of best city for breakfast tacos.
If you read the article you know that the whole point of that NYTimes series is the evolution of food culture. The premise is that slackers plus Mexican restaurants equals something new, the Austin breakfast taco culture. Disagree if you like, and SA is great for traditional Mexican, but the article, and the series, isn’t looking at traditional food. And, yeah, I don’t eat Tacodeli, not when I’m down the street from Porfirio’s.
hey, phil, name that many san antonio taco houses and you get a pass. tacodeli is trash, comeon, mashed potato and egg taco…WTF! enough said.
I’ve lived in both places as well. There’s no doubt San Antonio has great Mexican food. Austin just has more places known for breakfast tacos, whereas San Antonio restaurants are probably more well known for Mexican food in general. Just because we’re “weird”, doesn’t mean we only serve healthy, vegetarian fare. Take a trip to the east side of Austin. I think these San Antonians would be pretty surprised and impressed!
I lived in San Antonio for most my life before moving to Austin. SA’s breakfast tacos are great, but Austin really freshens it up & keeps it interesting. Yay NYTimes!
