Locals Know Taco Tour

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Locals Know Taco Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover East Austin's vibrant taco scene on a walking tour. Delight in diverse flavors and rich stories, exploring top taquerías and cultural highlights. Come hungry for this tasty adventure.

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10 meals

Experience Details

This walking taco tour takes you through East Austin’s tastiest taquerías, from Michelin-approved trucks to long-loved neighborhood faves. Along the way, you’ll savor everything from mole-drenched tacos and juicy barbacoa to smoky birria consume, creamy horchata, and garden-grown garnishes that bring the flavor full circle.


But this isn’t just about what’s on the plate. You’ll stroll past iconic murals, explore a vibrant community garden, and hear the stories behind each taco stop… because every tortilla has a story to tell.


Taco ’bout a perfect day in Austin. Come hungry, wear stretchy pants, and let’s walk, talk, and taste our way through Austin’s most beloved food-following, one unforgettable taco at a time.

What You Get

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Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Granny's Tacos

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

La Santa Barbacha

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

El Chilito

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Este Garden

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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

El Chile Café y Cantina

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.)
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

2806 Manor Rd, Manor Road, Travis County Texas, United States, US, 78722

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La Santa Barbacha is located in the food truck spots right beside The Long Goodbye.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

Reviews
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Great experience...
March 28, 2026

Great experience wonderful food and amazing tour guide . Every place we went had wonderful food and tour guide codi had tons of information.

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Great Tacos and local walk
March 28, 2026

Tour was fun and the tacos were great! Loved the last stop the most and cool to see some of the local art throughout Austin.

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So much to offer!!
March 21, 2026

This tour was amazing!! The food was stellar and so plentiful. Definitely come prepared to eat! There was also so much more to the tour, and you really get a feel for the area and the culture! Our ...read more

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Tasty taco discoveries in E. Austin
March 07, 2026

We had a great time on the Taco Tour! The guide took us to some places we hadn't tried, and all of the tacos were delicious and unique. Hard to pick my favorite spot or taco but loved the quesadill...read more

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