From the team
TastyPals TeamOur take on Torchy's Tacos
Jun 5, 2026
9.0
Editorial review
Among the best of what Austin has to offer. The kitchen clearly cares and it shows on the plate.
Restaurant
Torchy's Tacos
Torchy's Tacos is a mexican restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Rating (Google) 4.5
3,761 reviews
Austin
At a glance
The fastest read on whether this place fits tonight.
4.5
Rating
Based on 3761 reviews
Best used for
date night
Price and pace
Budget-friendly
Neighborhood
Austin · 2411 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019, USA
Price
Budget-friendly
Google rating
4.5 from 3,761 reviews
Address
Austin | 2411 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019, USA
Google
TastyPals Editorial Pick
CM
Carlos Mendez
Food & Drink Editor
“The birria de res at Torchy's Tacos is the real reason to go — the slow-braised beef arrives in a consommé built from the same braise — use it. Everything else is a bonus. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.”
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Why go
What makes Torchy's Tacos worth the move
Torchy's Tacos looks like a good night-out option in Austin in Austin because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 3,761 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
4.5 from 3,761 Google reviews
Best used for
date night
Style
Mexican Restaurant in Austin
Spend
Budget-friendly
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 4.5 from 3,761 reviews
Price point: $
Website linked on this page
Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 2411 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019, USA
- Price
- $
- TastyPals score
- Unavailable
- Google rating
- 4.5 (3,761 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Mexican Restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Austin
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Google snapshot
4.5 from 3,761 reviews
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