The Taco Stop

So, it’s fine. They’re tacos. They’re good. You can get a small one, or a large one, and they’re priced just right. I don’t get the «best tacos ever» or «better than any spot in Austin» reviews. They’re just breakfast tacos. And they’re just fine. I won’t wait in line for twenty-​thirty minutes for them, but if I want a breakfast taco and don’t feel like driving into the city, I’ll stop by if the line is short.
The parking situation is kind of atrocious, and pulling back out onto Highway 290 can be a bit of a pain. I’ve never heard so much honking while people were trying to back out. The service is friendly, and they’re happy to answer questions. It’s worth a stop to see if you like it, but I disagree with the other reviews that they’ll knock your socks off.

Great tacos but you have to wait about a half hour or more on Saturdays. Can’t even go there if you are hungry in the morning, the place clearly cannot keep up with demand. We have phased this taco joint completely out of mind, like it’s not even there. Hopefully in the future they will realize that people do NOT like to wait in a line for a half hour for breakfast tacos. Ridiculous

So we travel a lot and we always see this taco shack that is continuously packed on Saturdays. My fiancé and I decided to stop and try. When I tell you this place is goooood. It will make you slap your mama good!!! this is way better than ANY OTHER TACO SPOT IN AUSTIN. My fiancé and I drive down every Saturday just get tacos and they are cheap, fresh and HOMEMADE. You will see the whole family back there cooking. WE LOVE IT!!!

Great taco stop! We get our breakfast tacos here on our way to Houston. The bacon is very good and crispy. The flour tortillas and the gorditas are home made, but not the corn tortillas, they are very good nonetheless. I really like the carne desehabrada special taco available saturdays only. This little taco stop has better tacos than other places I’ve tried in Austin, oh and they are very nice too!

If you are in the area, this is a must stop. Their breakfast tacos are some of the best I have ever had, including anything in austin. If you are here for lunch, forget the tacos and go for the beef quesadilla. It’s not that the tacos are bad, the quesadillas are just that frickin good.

This is a great taco stand. I often stop here for the breakfast tacos on the way to Houston from Austin but have had the lunch tacos before — both are great!

Don’t let the shack deter you… this place was amazing! We were too late for breakfast, so we ordered the shredded beef taco and the Saturday special. Great price, fresh and delicious. We will definitely go back.

Taco trailer converted into a walkup taco stand. Its across from the autozone and golden chick. Great food prepared quickly. The cook it for you. I really like the chorizo, been and egg.

5 stars for the tacos, hands down best in Austin area. The products they use in the tacos is some pretty good quality. Hang ups is that they only take cash n don’t take phone in orders

They are good tacos, don’t get me wrong, but the BEST tacos? Um, no. I live in Elgin and would say they are the best in Elgin, but I would not drive all the way out here to get them if I wasn’t already in town.
We had the egg and bacon and the egg and chorizo. Both were very good and the bacon was nice and crisp. The people working here are also very nice. When its cold outside you can sit in your car and they will wave at you when your order is ready.
I would say yes, if you are in Elgin, please stop and try a taco, but don’t make a special trip out here. You might not be as excited.

Ok Sat am a friend called on the way to Elgin and asked if I wanted to have the best Taco EVER ! They would bring me back one. This was at 8 am I said ok sure…
Well at 930 we sat down and had tacos and no joke… These were the best tacos I had ever had! Worth the wait and long drive. I could still taste them and drove to Elgin on Sunday and guess what? They were closed. I was so disappointed that on Monday I am going to take morning off from work to go get me some tacos Yes they are that good! Why else would so many people drive 20 miles for some trailer food. They are amazing!

Best breakfast taco ever! I had sausage, egg, and added cheese. They use Meyers sausage and it was perfect. New morning stop whenever I am traveling through.

Been here a couple times for breakfast and has NEVER let me down, so when I found a $ 10 bill in my pocket (And I never have Cash on me anymore) I jetted there from Manor for lunch… I decided to try the Gorditas, since I really never have tried them anywhere else… Biggest mistake I made… I ordered 2. and these things were Huge… I got the Fajita and Carne Guisada all the way (loaded with all the fixins)…Some how… I managed to stuff it all in my gut… Both were popping with flavor… and at $ 3.25 each it was a steal of a deal… I will be back very soon to try another one… yes just one this time… If you in the area, stop by… you wont be disappointed at all.:)

Always order items with potatoes or sausage! Or both!

THE BEST tacos anywhere period… Elgin residents voted so. OFTEN… With such a large Hispanic populace, I think they know what they’re talking about.

The chicken taco was awesome! And their salsa was so good too! Can’t wait to come back!

Holy hell these tacos are awesome! The salsa is great! One large taco and I’m set till noon. Be ready to stand in line because they are that good. Cash only!

My boyfriend saw the taco stand on the side of the road when we were on our way to Austin. He actually thought it was an ice-​cream stand and turned around.
Out of all the food we ate in Austin, the best meal was at this taco stand. What a nice surprise!

Simple fast and delicious.
Fair price for great tacos!

Simple authentic tastes that you will ALWAYS wait in line for.
What makes this place great? It is that there are no flashy advertisements, catchy icons, or established presentation; this place is EXACTLY where the locals go to eat a great breakfast taco, and I am probably breaking a local rule by publishing it here.
In the morning this place may look like a «job site» or pick up point, but trust me everyone is there for the food. It pays to be patient, strike up a conversation, and prepare for your order while waiting in line. It will be worth the wait.
I could name all the best options and food choices for my preference, but it would be best for you to try ANY of them yourself for the great taste. Just know that the Salsa, Pico, and meats are marinated and fresh. (see the photos for ideas)
Things to note… they are CASH ONLY, and they close normally before 2pm or so, possibly sooner if they run out of product. Yes, they do run out because they are that good.
How to get there?
If you are traveling East on US-​290 from Austin (about 35 – 40 minutes) to Elgin, in the morning hours, and you need a breakfast fix. THIS IS THE STOP.
The only way you will recognize it is from all the trucks, workers, and other locals hanging around. Should you need a landmark, look for the big Oak Tree on the Eastbound side, or on the Westbound side look for the «Autozone» and the «Golden Chick» (this place will be almost directly across from the Taco Stop).
(The address provided is to the nearest building about 300 feet from the Taco Stop)
I do not get to stop here as often as I would like, but when my traveling hours meet my taco needs, it is mandatory on the itinerary. So avoid the fast chain places, and the «Whatta» evers that will tempt you. Stop here and have an inexpensive, but great little meal.
And when you are there DON’T TELL THEM that I told you about it, after all, I wouldn’t want the locals knowing their secret is out!