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The best tacos in Austin
Start with Veracruz All Natural in East Cesar Chavez for migas taco, Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop in East 7th Street for migas plate or taco and Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ for brisket breakfast taco. Here are all 6, with what to get at each.
- Veracruz All NaturalEast Cesar Chavez
Get: Migas taco
Its most famous taco: eggs, crisp tortilla strips, cheese, avocado and salsa.
- Joe's Bakery & Coffee ShopEast 7th Street
Get: Migas plate or taco
An East Side breakfast institution with housemade tortillas.
- Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
Get: Brisket breakfast taco
Smoked brisket with egg and cheese in a homemade tortilla.
- Mercado Sin NombreHolly, East Austin
Get: Anything on fresh masa
Corn tortillas made in house; Michelin Bib.
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Where is the best tacos in Austin?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Veracruz All Natural (East Cesar Chavez), Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop (East 7th Street) and Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ. All 6 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Veracruz All Natural, get migas taco. At Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop, get migas plate or taco. At Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ, get brisket breakfast taco. At Cuantos Tacos, get suadero, buche, longaniza.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Austin: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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