Austin, Texas Officially Voted Best Place for Street Tacos by Fellow Texans

Here in Texas, tacos are just as important as the Dallas Cowboys and barbecue. That’s right—I’ve never met a Texan who didn’t love a good street taco. Whether you’re eating a carne asada taco with just cilantro and onion, pairing it with a chicken taco, or even trying a shrimp taco with green salsa, you just can’t go wrong.

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Where Do You Find The Best Street Tacos In Texas?

Here in Central Texas, I’ve always felt like we have the best advantage when it comes to great tacos, and that’s all because of the state capital, Austin. Austin, Texas, is practically a mixing pot of festivals and culinary excellence. Some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life has been in Austin. I feel like the city can re-create any dish in its own special way, adding its own twist and turning it into something absolutely phenomenal. It makes sense why Austin is considered one of the best cities in America—and the best city in Texas—to grab a taco from, according to Travel + Leisure.

What Makes This Central Texas City The Number One Place To Grab A Taco From?

It was noted not only by the site itself that Austin earned major points thanks to its large percentage of restaurants with taco options, but also that the Yelp scores were incredibly high—up to 96%. Don’t get me wrong: Dallas, Houston, and other big cities (and even some small towns) in Texas definitely have great tacos. But there’s just something about Austin—when it comes to tacos, they show up and show out.

Your Taco Tuesday's Will Never Be The Same

You can find a taco there you never even imagined would make sense. I once had a taco filled with zucchini, mushrooms, and potatoes. It was a vegan taco, and it was out-of-this-world delicious. The creativity that comes out of the city when making a great taco is unmatched.

So the next time you’re celebrating Taco Tuesday, keep in mind that Austin is just down the road with plenty of options.