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Austin Local Taco Tours

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Price is S$124 per adult
Features
  • 2h 30m
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Overview

This walking taco tour takes you through East Austin’s tastiest taquerías, from Michelin-approved trucks to long-loved area faves. Along the way, you’ll savour everything from mole-drenched tacos and juicy barbacoa to smoky birria consume, creamy horchata, and garden-grown garnishes that bring the flavour full circle.

But this isn’t just about what’s on the plate. You’ll stroll past iconic murals, explore a vibrant community garden, and hear the stories behind each taco stop… because every tortilla has a storey to tell.

Taco ’bout a perfect day in Austin. Come hungry, wear stretchy pants, and let’s walk, talk, and taste our way through Austin’s most beloved food-following, one unforgettable taco at a time.

Activity location
  • Granny's Tacos
    • 1401 East 7th Street
    • 78702, Austin, Texas, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • 2806 Manor Rd
    • 2806 Manor Road
    • 78722, Austin, Texas, United States

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Austin Local Taco Tours
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
S$123.98 x 1 AdultS$123.98

Total
Price is S$123.98

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    NA Drinks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Granny's Tacos
  • 30m
Don’t let the humble food lorry fool you. Granny’s has made Bon Appétit’s “Best Tacos in the Country” list and continues to be a local legend. This East Austin staple slings scratch-made tortillas stuffed with bold, soulful flavours like their signature mole taco (complex, rich, and a little bit magic) and the wildly popular shrimp taco with creamy chipotle sauce. With lines that start early and flavours that linger long after, Granny’s is proof that sometimes abuelita really does know best.
La Santa Barbacha
  • 30m
Famed as a Michelin Guide Recommended, La Santa Barbacha is holy ground for barbacoa lovers. Chef Ana Torrealba slow-cooks her beef to juicy perfection and pairs it with hand-pressed colourful tortillas, fresh coriander, and house salsas that hit all the right notes. And the pineapple mint agua fresca… it’s the chill to your chile. This isn’t just a taco lorry, it’s a spiritual experience you did not know you needed.
El Chilito
  • 30m
A area favourite for nearly two decades, Eater Austin calls El Chilito one of the city’s “Essential Taco Joints.” Known for its vibrant patio and laid-back vibes, this stop brings us signature al pastor tacos with charred pineapple and salsas that deserve their own trophy case.
Este Garden
  • 15m
We’ll slow things down with a stroll through Este’s on-site garden where fragrant herbs and edible flowers are harvested daily for their coastal Mexican menu. Named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America, Este is where the sea meets the soil in East Austin. While we breathe in the scent of epazote and mint, we’ll also stop for pics at a few of the most iconic murals nearby—colour, culture, and fresh food all in one short stint.
El Chile Café y Cantina
  • 30m
Featured in Texas Monthly and beloved by locals for its modern Tex-Mex, El Chile delivers the goods with crispy-queso birria tacos dunked in smoky consomé and tortillas that soak it all in. Add in their roasted salsa and a killer patio, and you’ve got yourself a birria baptism. This place walks the line between comfort and culinary craft so well. Bonus: The chips and roasted salsa are practically a love language, and we’re fluent. Just when you think you’re stuffed, we’ll surprise you with one last sweet bite—a crispy, cinnamon-dusted treat that ends the tour on a high. (No spoilers, but let’s just say churros might be involved in the making of this dessert but they’re not how it ends.)

Location

Activity location
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    Granny's Tacos
    • 1401 East 7th Street
    • 78702, Austin, Texas, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    2806 Manor Rd
    • 2806 Manor Road
    • 78722, Austin, Texas, United States

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