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Locals Know Taco Tour
Austin, Texas, USA
$98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
The Locals Know Taco Tour showcases East Austin’s best taquerías, featuring everything from Michelin-approved food trucks to cherished neighborhood spots. Savor a variety of tacos and immerse yourself in the rich stories behind each stop.
- 🌮 Taste award-winning tacos at Granny’s, known for its scratch-made tortillas and signature mole taco, featured in Bon Appétit’s “Best Tacos in the Country” list.
- 🥩 Indulge in the Michelin Guide Recommended La Santa Barbacha, where slow-cooked barbacoa meets colorful hand-pressed tortillas and refreshing pineapple mint agua fresca.
- 🌟 Visit El Chilito, a neighborhood favorite celebrated for its al pastor tacos with charred pineapple and salsas that are truly trophy-worthy.
- 🌿 Stroll through Este’s on-site garden, where fragrant herbs and edible flowers are harvested for their coastal Mexican menu, while admiring iconic murals nearby.
- 🔥 Enjoy El Chile’s modern Tex-Mex with crispy-queso birria tacos dunked in smoky consomé, complemented by their roasted salsa on a vibrant patio.
- 🍬 End your tour with a delightful surprise sweet treat, featuring a crispy, cinnamon-dusted dessert that adds a perfect finale to your taco adventure.
- 🗣️ English-speaking human tour guide to enhance your experience with engaging stories and insights.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can join this delicious journey.
- 🚏 Convenient public transportation options available nearby for easy access.
- 👶 Infants and small children can comfortably ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.
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Locals Know Taco Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- NA Drinks
Meeting point
La Santa Barbacha is located in the food truck spots right beside The Long Goodbye.
Return details
La Santa Barbacha is located in the food truck spots right beside The Long Goodbye.
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Don’t let the humble food truck fool you. Granny’s has made Bon Appétit’s “Best Tacos in the Country” list and continues to be a local legend. This East Austin staple slings scratch-made tortillas stuffed with bold, soulful flavors like their signature mole taco (complex, rich, and a little bit magic) and the wildly popular shrimp taco with creamy chipotle sauce. With lines that start early and flavors that linger long after, Granny’s is proof that sometimes abuelita really does know best.
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Famed as a Michelin Guide Recommended, La Santa Barbacha is holy ground for barbacoa lovers. Chef Ana Torrealba slow-cooks her beef to juicy perfection and pairs it with hand-pressed colorful tortillas, fresh cilantro, and house salsas that hit all the right notes. And the pineapple mint agua fresca… it’s the chill to your chile. This isn’t just a taco truck, it’s a spiritual experience you did not know you needed.
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A neighborhood favorite for nearly two decades, Eater Austin calls El Chilito one of the city’s “Essential Taco Joints.” Known for its vibrant patio and laid-back vibes, this stop brings us signature al pastor tacos with charred pineapple and salsas that deserve their own trophy case.
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We’ll slow things down with a stroll through Este’s on-site garden where fragrant herbs and edible flowers are harvested daily for their coastal Mexican menu. Named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America, Este is where the sea meets the soil in East Austin. While we breathe in the scent of epazote and mint, we’ll also stop for pics at a few of the most iconic murals nearby—color, culture, and fresh food all in one short stint.
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Featured in Texas Monthly and beloved by locals for its modern Tex-Mex, El Chile delivers the goods with crispy-queso birria tacos dunked in smoky consomé and tortillas that soak it all in. Add in their roasted salsa and a killer patio, and you’ve got yourself a birria baptism. This place walks the line between comfort and culinary craft so well. Bonus: The chips and roasted salsa are practically a love language, and we’re fluent. Just when you think you’re stuffed, we’ll surprise you with one last sweet bite—a crispy, cinnamon-dusted treat that ends the tour on a high. (No spoilers, but let’s just say churros might be involved in the making of this dessert but they’re not how it ends.)
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Locals Know Taco Tour
Austin, Texas, USA
$98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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