Tacos La Esmeralda
Mexican · Austin
About Tacos La Esmeralda
Tacos La Esmeralda brings authentic Mexican comfort to Austin with a reputation for rock-solid consistency and exceptional value. Guests rave about the simple yet high-quality ingredients, particularly the house-made corn tortillas that serve as the foundation for every dish. The menu features signa...
Tacos La Esmeralda brings authentic Mexican comfort to Austin with a reputation for rock-solid consistency and exceptional value. Guests rave about the simple yet high-quality ingredients, particularly the house-made corn tortillas that serve as the foundation for every dish. The menu features signature offerings like Al Pastor, bacon breakfast tacos, and massive chicken fajita burritos that easily feed families. Beyond the food, the experience is defined by super friendly service and a warm atmosphere where staff go above and beyond. Known for its unique green sauce and perfectly spiced salsas, this beloved spot offers everything from early morning breakfasts to late-night dinners in a welcoming environment accessible to all.
What Customers Say About Tacos La Esmeralda
Tacos La Esmeralda is a highly-rated taco truck known for its delicious and authentic tacos, especially the chicken tacos and fajita burrito. Customers rave about the fresh, homemade tortillas and friendly service. The green sauce is a standout, and the prices are very reasonable.
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Tacos La Esmeralda Austin Reviews
Thoroughly enjoyed every taco here. Simple simple ingredients with great corn tortillas. If I could have a fat stack of those tortillas I'd be here all night haha. No tax here, all included in the price. 2.50 per breakfast taco. Shown are potato, prickly cactus, chorizo, and mexicana. I think chorizo was my favorite, followed by the cactus. Spice level is higher than average because my wife freaked out a bit, but for those who can tolerate black pepper it's a happy place to be. Nothing ludicris. Really solid job for a really solid place. Great little stop!!
So far, just did the chorizo and egg on flour but it was excellent. $2.50. Two is a good meal. Good salsa. Very good tortillas. Highly recommend.
We ate here five times in two weeks and it was rock solid every time. Their green sauce is unique and alone worth a trip. Not the best neighborhood, so plan accordingly.
I tried a campechano taco and a nopales taco. Both we very delicious!
Thoroughly enjoyed every taco here. Simple simple ingredients with great corn tortillas. If I could have a fat stack of those tortillas I'd be here all night haha. No tax here, all included in the price. 2.50 per breakfast taco. Shown are potato, prickly cactus, chorizo, and mexicana. I think chorizo was my favorite, followed by the cactus. Spice level is higher than average because my wife freaked out a bit, but for those who can tolerate black pepper it's a happy place to be. Nothing ludicris. Really solid job for a really solid place. Great little stop!!
So far, just did the chorizo and egg on flour but it was excellent. $2.50. Two is a good meal. Good salsa. Very good tortillas. Highly recommend.
We ate here five times in two weeks and it was rock solid every time. Their green sauce is unique and alone worth a trip. Not the best neighborhood, so plan accordingly.
I tried a campechano taco and a nopales taco. Both we very delicious!
Great tacos. 2 dollars, very good, not the best area, but super food.
I just ordered a breakfast burrito from here and which I had them made custom and I will definitely be coming back. Simple ingredient but very high-quality. the tortilla was awesome. You can tell us freshly made and it’s a nice no-frills easy inexpensive taco place.
The tacos were extremely good and service was impeccable and very friendly. I will be coming here again soon.! you
I stumbled upon this taco truck by accident and was blown away by how good the food was. For only $2 each, I ordered a bacon breakfast taco and an Al Pastor taco that came out steamy hot on a homemade corn tortilla. I would definitely recommend giving this family-run taco truck a try!
Been here many times and the food is always nice and hot . Super friendly service . Best tacos In Austin , with out a doubt .
Just had the most amazing chicken fajita burrito!! Also great size and price!! Feed two people with one burrito!! Definitely coming back!
Yummy tacos! Great service! Handmade tortillas 🤤 Cash only
Had the most amazing chicken tacos and they keep adding to the menu. Great service and really nice workers here.
Some of the best tacos I've had in awhile! Highly recommend them!
Great food very tasty and clean nice coustmer service just make sure that you know some Spanish;)
Absolutely fantastic service. Salsa is perfectly spiced, staff is friendly, food is impeccable. Would recommend 😋
The location ain't exactly beautiful, but these just might be my favorite traditional tacos in Austin.
Great tasting tacos!
The tacos were extremely good and service was impeccable and very friendly. I will be coming here again soon.! you
Great tacos, friendly staff!
I just ordered a breakfast burrito from here and which I had them made custom and I will definitely be coming back. Simple ingredient but very high-quality. the tortilla was awesome. You can tell us freshly made and it’s a nice no-frills easy inexpensive taco place.
Yummy tacos! Great service! Handmade tortillas 🤤 Cash only
Some of the best tacos I've had in awhile! Highly recommend them!
Great food very tasty and clean nice coustmer service just make sure that you know some Spanish;)
Been here many times and the food is always nice and hot . Super friendly service . Best tacos In Austin , with out a doubt .
Absolutely fantastic service. Salsa is perfectly spiced, staff is friendly, food is impeccable. Would recommend 😋
I stumbled upon this taco truck by accident and was blown away by how good the food was. For only $2 each, I ordered a bacon breakfast taco and an Al Pastor taco that came out steamy hot on a homemade corn tortilla. I would definitely recommend giving this family-run taco truck a try!
Had the most amazing chicken tacos and they keep adding to the menu. Great service and really nice workers here.
Just had the most amazing chicken fajita burrito!! Also great size and price!! Feed two people with one burrito!! Definitely coming back!
Well-sized huarache and tostada. The tostada had a great balance of beans and meat. The huarache was not as thick as others, which was a good thing as the huarache filled without being heavy. The asada was decent, the chicken better. I also liked their salsa and their excellent presentation, especially with the onions and charred jalapeños.
Taco Truck located in the Valero parking lot. Fresh made to order tacos with homemade corn tortillas! It’s rare to find homemade corn tortillas at most Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants so this is a definite plus. Would recommend checking this place out!
Looks almost like a restaurant from the location, but it's actually a food truck next to the fence. Steak tacos were good.
Well-sized huarache and tostada. The tostada had a great balance of beans and meat. The huarache was not as thick as others, which was a good thing as the huarache filled without being heavy. The asada was decent, the chicken better. I also liked their salsa and their excellent presentation, especially with the onions and charred jalapeños.
Taco Truck located in the Valero parking lot. Fresh made to order tacos with homemade corn tortillas! It’s rare to find homemade corn tortillas at most Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants so this is a definite plus. Would recommend checking this place out!
Looks almost like a restaurant from the location, but it's actually a food truck next to the fence. Steak tacos were good.
Tacos are ok but need more flavor, I only came because they were the only tacos close by, they are not bad but wouldn’t come back
Tacos are ok but need more flavor, I only came because they were the only tacos close by, they are not bad but wouldn’t come back
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