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Upon the half-assed recommendation of my roommate, I decided to make a saturday afternoon trip to local east-side old timer Nuevo Leon for the first time. I could tell from his half-assedness that I was taking a gamble.The ridiculuous blue sign outside the restaurant was almost enough to turn me around, but the parking lot was full of nice, shiny, expensive looking vehicles. Could this be the east side taco den of the rich and famous? I boldly threw caution to the lion on the big blue sign out front and swaggered inside. Upon entrance, the trap was sprung. As we were escorted to our table in the back room, I noticed the biggest room was full of what look like a seriously rockin’ bat mitzvah. This would explain the full parking lot, as opposed my guess about the popularity of the restaurant. Read the rest of this entry »

Is the city attempting to shut down late Night taco stands?? It sure appears that way. Culture Wars? gentrification? Yuppies on the East-Side? Wrap it all in a corn tortilla…

Everybody- Please support the great taco stands around East Austin. Specifically seek out the stand run by AVATACO President Apolinar “Polo” Cadena. It’s called “Taqueria el Rey Polo”, parked just north of the HEB on Riverside. These affordable yet tasty taco stands are under attack by taco-hating terrorists. Support them by eating more of their tacos. every taco helps. this is not a joke. Read the rest of this entry »

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Okay, just the goods.This joint is right behind my house, at Berkman & Briarcliff Dr. (on da East Side near ol’ Mueller Airport) I say joint cuz the name translates to “the Big House”. Don’t be fooled- their food does NOT taste like prison food. Quite the contrary.Casa Grande is a classic Mexican meat market/grocery store. The great thing about these places is, they’ve also got a discotecca (Record Store) inside, and a cowboy hat store, and a clothing store, and a check cashing place, and they sell phone cards. Its great- like a little tejano mall. But the best part is the Taqueria, located to the left as soon as you enter. Read the rest of this entry »

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On my Tuesday night hunt for a new and exhilarating taco experience, I set off with the tacobuddy and headed straight for the motherland. My plan this week was to attack East Seventh, as on a recent drive in that direction I was enticed by the large number of establishments which I had never visited. We decided to take one pass from 35 to pleasant valley, and then diplomatically decide what restaurant would receive our sponsorship and review. While negotiating a U-turn at Pleasant Valley we debated our options. My vote was for a little place called La Casita whose “Now Open” sign hinted at the promise of the cleanliness and superior quality that could be found at a new taco dive. Tacobuddy had his heart set on a cute little spot named Los Comales. Read the rest of this entry »

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taco stand at the corner of manor and 51st..
i walked up and ordered 2 pastor tacos (no onions)
and a fajita gordita..
went in the conoco to get a drink while the friendly senorita prepared my food.
came out and paid 5.25 for my meal, headed to the Ugi house
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Taco Town really has changed me. This website has given me the strength to boldly forge into the new world of the Mystery Taqueria. Before Taco Town, the odds were stacked against me. The occasional “lets try this place. It might be good” usually ended up with extended and frequent visits to the alter of King Commode- God of Porcelain. I was left with nothing to show for my courageous efforts, and there was no way to warn the next guy about the dangers of that particular Mystery Taqueria. Read the rest of this entry »

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Los Altos is a top-notch taqueria.. Extrmely friendly service, quick, 2 kinds of salsa (a greenish vinegar type, and a fresh red ) the pastor is a little inconsistent, but on a good day it can be awesome.. caldo de rez is highly reccommended by Dave Brown.. i usually order the combination plate with beef fajita and pastor.. comes with rice,beans, some salad fixins, and tortillas for $4.95 .. the perfect meal.. the ingredients are always fresh, which is really what gives this place a high score.. Read the rest of this entry »