Inventive tacos and queso in East Austin
Torchy's Tacos at 1801 E 51st St Bldg D in Austin, TX, serves Mexican street food with a focus on inventive taco varieties available for breakfast. The restaurant operates from 8 a.m. through 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. daily, closing at 10 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Customers describe the queso as a standout starter and note that the staff is friendly and attentive to regulars. The menu includes specific items like the Wrangler breakfast brisket taco, the March special Scallywag taco with fried coconut shrimp and bacon, and barbacoa options.
Torchy's Tacos at 1801 E 51st St Bldg D, Austin, TX 78723
Friday: 8 am–11 pm; Monday: 8 am–10 pm; Saturday: 8 am–11 pm; Sunday: 8 am–10 pm; Thursday: 8 am–10 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–10 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–10 pm
Torchy's Tacos at 1801 E 51st St Bldg D in Austin, TX, serves Mexican street food with a focus on inventive taco varieties available for breakfast. The restaurant operates from 8 a.m. through 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. daily, closing at 10 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Customers describe the queso as a standout starter and note that the staff is friendly and attentive to regulars. The menu includes specific items like the Wrangler breakfast brisket taco, the March special Scallywag taco with fried coconut shrimp and bacon, and barbacoa options.
The location serves breakfast tacos, including the Wrangler with brisket, which customers note are a great value and consistently delicious.
Customers frequently recommend the queso starter, describing it as unbeatable and delicious.
The menu features inventive taco varieties such as the Scallywag with fried coconut shrimp, bacon, and peach habanero jam, as well as barbacoa options.
The restaurant provides to-go service, with staff ensuring orders are ready on time for morning pickups.
“DW & GW visited this Torchy's location on a Friday night. There was no wait in the counter line and we placed our orders right away. We got the queso starter and some tacos. The food came out quickly.”
“Torchy's breakfast brisket tacos (The Wrangler) are always terrific. This location was clean and the staff friendly. Damn Good!”
“Torchy’s Tacos is a Texas staple known for consistently delivering sizable, delicious tacos. We greatly enjoyed the March special scallywag taco which paired a generous serving of fried coconut shrimp and bacon with peach habanero jam.”
Torchy's Tacos · Austin TX