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Nixta Taqueria

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Nixta Taqueria is one of the best mexican restaurants in Austin for fine dining, especially if you want a strong option in Austin.

Nixta Taqueria makes its case before you taste a thing: the corn is roasted the day prior, ground each morning, milled from heirloom varietals grown by a fifth-generation family in San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca.

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Taste Score 8.7/10
Rating (Google) 8.8
1,165 reviews
Austin
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8.7/10
Taste Score
Google 8.8 from 1,165 reviews
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Best for
Fine Dining
Price and pace
Moderate spend | Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
Austin | 2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Hours
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Price
Moderate spend
Taste Score
8.7/10
Phone
(737) 338-3595
Menu and ordering

Nixta Taqueria menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Nixta Taqueria is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Duck Carnitas Taco
Tuna Tostada
Why go

What makes Nixta Taqueria worth the move

Nixta Taqueria is a strong mexican option in Austin when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,165 Google reviews.

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Public rating
8.8 from 1,165 Google reviews
Best for
Fine Dining
Style
Mexican in Austin
Spend
Moderate spend | Check restaurant site

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Google rating: 8.8 from 1,165 reviews
Price point: $$
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
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What cuisine does Nixta Taqueria serve?

Nixta Taqueria is a Mexican restaurant located in Austin, Austin. Nixta Taqueria makes its case before you taste a thing: the corn is roasted the day prior, ground each morning, milled from heirloom varietals grown by a fifth-generation family in San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca.

What is Nixta Taqueria best for?

Nixta Taqueria is best for fine dining. Nixta Taqueria is a strong mexican option in Austin when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,165 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Nixta Taqueria?

Nixta Taqueria is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 8.8 from 1,165 reviews

What should I order at Nixta Taqueria?

Start with Duck Carnitas Taco and Tuna Tostada. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Nixta Taqueria worth visiting?

Nixta Taqueria holds a 8.8 Google rating from 1,165 reviews. Nixta Taqueria is a strong mexican option in Austin when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,165 Google reviews.

Where is Nixta Taqueria located?

Nixta Taqueria is located at 2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Nixta Taqueria's hours?

Nixta Taqueria's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

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