Austin, TX
Harry currently ranks 10 tacos spots in Austin, scoring 84–89 on the Harry Score. 4 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$$.
The tortilla is the floor and the filling is the argument. Harry wants masa pressed that day, meat with actual char, and salsa that was somebody's morning job. A great taco needs neither a plate nor an explanation — and no amount of crema fixes a filling that arrived in a bag.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
206 Trinity St Unit 110, Austin
4.8 across 2.9k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #770 of 4,226 locally on Tripadvisor.
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Harry
89
Worth It
79
taco · tacos
1108 E 12th St, Austin
4.7 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.
$
Harry
88
Worth It
81
mexican
1401 E 7th St, Austin
4.7 across 1.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; tacos, burritos & other Mexican fare served from a simple food truck that has shaded….
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Harry
87
Worth It
80
tacos
2512 E 12th St
4.4 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Eater 38 and Eater.
$$$
Harry
86
Worth It
76
taco · tacos
1210 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin
4.7 across 2.7k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by Eater (Best Tacos in Austin).
$
Harry
86
Worth It
80
vegan · taco
2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin
4.7 across 1.3k Google reviews; a variety of creative, plant-based tacos served from a funky food truck with outdoor….
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
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Harry
85
Worth It
78
mexican · taco
4720 S Congress Ave, Austin
4.9 across 264 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Harry
85
Worth It
78
mexican
9828 Great Hills Trl Ste 140, Austin
4.7 across 293 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
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Harry
85
Worth It
78
mexican
1910 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin
4.7 across 204 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #771 of 4,228 locally on Tripadvisor.
$
Harry
84
Worth It
79
tacos · mexican
2806 Manor Rd, Austin
4.5 across 419 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Eater and James Beard Foundation.
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Harry
84
Worth It
77
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