Taco Xpress

A simple yet impressive taco spot in Austin. We went for breakfast as we wanted to try some breakfast tacos and we were so impressed by the offering. The service was fantastic, the meals were delivered quickly and had all of the extras you could want provided and the setting was simple in among a couple of other food trucks. No fuss, all taste.

Love this place! Saw it on a rerun of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and had to go see for myself. Loved the options they have for breakfast and lunch. They make-to-order so it takes a little bit of time, but boy is it worth the wait! We had the Unas plate and the Al Pastor plate. Both were excellent, flavorful, and generously portioned. And our full order for two was less than $30 for two large servings. 10 out of 10 recommend.

The food here was so delicious. Everything was made fresh to order. Food was ready quickly and people were cleaning the entire time we were there. Great variety of food choices. Lots of personality. There was outdoor seating as well as an upstairs lounge. I would love to visit again the next time I'm in town.

Delicious, hot & seasoned just right beef Fajita & Egg breakfast taco. Awesomeness in a four tortilla 😋🍳☕️🌮. Two salsas offered. Nice & clean outdoor tables ONLY, plenty of parking, 2 port-a-potties PLUS a hand washing station! It’s busy so best to preorder online.

Have been a dozen times, from Dallas to Austin. Every time I go to Austin, this is our must stop! Amazing tacos. The epitome of Austin tacos. Worth the trip, again and again. Recommend the migas breakfast tacos or carne asada tacos. Sad to see them downsize back to their original food truck roots, but that's taxes for you. Still the same great place

I've only had their breakfast burrito so this does not apply to any of their other stuff! I really did not like the texture of it being a single sheet of fried egg/chorizo wrapped up in a tortilla. I have never seen a burrito made like that in my life and was expecting the fillings to be more of a mix

We ordered the fajita taco plate everything was delicious. The rice and beans were perfection.

The food here is so good you could throw a dart at the menu and whatever you get, you’d enjoy. If you’re ever by on a Sunday you owe it to yourself to try the Brisket Taco. However, the food is only 1/2 of the experience. The staff here is as incredibly friendly as they are swift, can’t wait to see where their future takes them. Long live local!

Service was super quick! Less than 10mins for 5 items cooked hot and fresh! Tacos were basic meat and cheese but you're able to add veggies if you want. I opted not to as this was my first time and just needed something quick for my family before a long day at a dance competition. Arrived around 9am and there was 1 other person in front of me and still was in and out in about 15-20mins. The area at this time is also completely shaded so you can sit outside comfortably on the provided picnic tables while you wait! You really can beat breakfast tacos for around $3 each and they don't skimp on the ingredients! Also comes with an assortment of salsas and you can request for more of one or both at no additional cost.

Came here for a quick lunch and decided to try their vegetarian offerings. 2 tacos for 10 bucks is decent value these days, which would've been absurd a few years back. The tacos I received were packed with veggies, although I realize I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes in my tacos. Both salsa were great, the creamy green one was not as spicy as I'm accustomed to for that color of salsa but still tasty. Overall, just quick solid tacos at a reasonable price for a food truck.

Great breakfast tacos! Fast, easy to order, ready on time and they guys in the truck are friendly.

The best chorizo, potato & egg tacos in town, with great staff, always prepared fresh

Food is delicious and pricing is great. Great customer service guy at the counter was awesome definitely recommend.

Yummy tacos great nachos. This was a pretty good stop but im not sure I would go again. The tacos are good but not worth the heavy price tag. The rice and beans were very bland.

This is the first place we went to when we arrived in Austin due to a friend's recommendation, and it was a great start to our intro to Texas! We ordered four tacos, and chips & queso. Here were our thoughts: Potato, egg & cheese breakfast taco w/ avocado - really good! Egg was well-seasoned and had great flavor. The potatoes were nicely cooked and were not too soft. Had a nice bite to it so the taco was multi-note. Migas Taco - flavor is good, but I personally felt that the tortilla chips got too worked into the egg so it didn't get to stand out in the taco as much as I wanted it to. Would like to have tasted more depth in texture in terms of crunch, but it's a solid breakfast taco! Chorizo, egg & cheese breakfast taco - my partner thought it tasted good! Had a nice flavorful grease to it from the chorizo. Barbacoa Taco - my partner felt that the meat was a bit too dry for his liking, but had good flavor. Chips & queso - this was a hit! Queso was super flavorful and had a great consistency. Chips were also light and crispy. Couldn't stop eating it! Ambiance - pretty hole in the wall with a truck and some picnic tables. Looks like there used to be a bigger place to eat that was closed due to COVID that seemed fun. There are a few private parking spots too. Really laidback vibe which we both really liked! Thanks for your service!

The remnants of Maria's is this truck and a few picnic tables. Pared down menu but still the same great food. No booze - bummer. Not sure how long they'll be able to occupy this location, but I'll visit whenever my commute brings me down South Lamar.

Inexpensive $2.84 high quality tasty breakfast tacos. Recommend huevos rancheros plate. Excellent Al Pastor. Ask for the chimichuri sauce (Argentinian)!

Sad to say Maria's Taco Xpress's last hurrah wilI be in December! For those who have yet to try it, don't hesitate! I love the vibes Maria's Taco Xpress has. I love the outdoor patio seating, not so much the take-out dining they pack their food in, but it's for the convenience (Austinites, give Maria's a break)! I kept it simple by ordering the Breakfast Tacos, and three Jalapeño Margaritas. The Jalapeño Margarita comes in a tiny to-go cup, but pack a punch and is so fresh!

Highly recommend this food truck. Amazing tacos and enchiladas. Service is top notch. Shout out to Gabe! Food is high quality. Definitely check them out!!! Five stars all around!

Maria's came so highly recommended, but I though it was average at best. The "corn on a cob" is elote served on a plate - no cob. With the chilli, cheese and mayo, it didn't taste bad, but nothing to rave about. The corn was overcooked and soggy. Tacos are double the standard size so two is plenty for lunch. Several tortilla options were available, but we weren't asked for our preference - fortunately we noticed the sign afterwards and swapped out the default flour tortilllas with corn tortillas. I had the al pastor tacos, fish tacos and rice and beans. Everything was lightly seasoned and bland. It worked for the fish since it's a delicate flavor, but everything else left a lot more to be desired. The best al pastor has a slight sear, and this one appeared to be cooked in its juices. While they were generous with the meat, you're paying more compared to typical street tacos, and I had better versions of everything from the many taco trucks in the city.

I recently visited this Mexican food truck and i was impressed with the first bite I had. I ordered the the best burrito I had ever had, I've tried many other burritos from other places and I have to say these are the best ones. The service was amazing they didn't make any faces at me. I have had other experience where the employees make faces at me for asking for more ketchup, yet here I asked for more salsa and they gave me the salsa with no complications at all. The place had a great ambience to the service and the food. This food might not be for others but for me and my family it is a five star.

We've been going to Taco Xpress for literally years and as a true native of Austin I can say they are the real deal! Everything is good but if you stick to tacos you really can't go wrong! Quality ingredients and raza cooking! Find them in their new trailer location on Barton Springs across from Peter Pan mini golf!

Bring your out-of-town family here for the best of Austin tacos and atmosphere. Maria's is always delicious, has plenty of indoor/outdoor seating, is fairly priced, and is staffed with a ton of really nice humans. Such a special place!

We ate here seems like a long time ago now. Awesome food and an awesome setting. We tried it because it was a triple D place. Lots of color and signs and pictures everywhere= my ADHD was a level 10! We read all about Maria's history from her picture. Cool restroom decor too. We went with the Al Pastor plate and the Pollo Guisado Taco, Avacado tacos and some Queso. We weren't sure about the meat and pineapple of the Al Pastor but it was a delicious combo. Beans and rice were good. All the tacos were great. The Queso was fantastic and some of the best we have had ever! We also saw some crazy folks in there too. It was a great visit.

Friendly service. I have enjoyed every breakfast taco I have gotten here. I just started getting tacos there the last few month. I wonder why it took me so long to try them. Found out that they are closing

Been busy eating tacos instead reviewing this place and for good reason. One of the best tacos and Mexican food in Austin. This visit was to stop and take home food. I ordered two tacos of which I had no idea what to expect. From my past experience everything on the menu is good. So after sitting inside surrounded in wacky Mexican art my order was ready. I get home opened the bag and again mouth watering tacos. So be adventurous and just point & order and you will not be disappointed. Feb 2017: I have been eating here for years and definitely in the top 5 of best Mexican restaurants in Austin. On this visit I ordered the Migas platter. It was extremely good where the eggs was spread out like a pancake and covered with cheese. Came with two flour tortillas, potatoes and beans to make tacos with. It filled me up for the day.

This a nice taco spot. The breakfast tacos seem to be more filler (I.e. eggs,potatoes) than protein but good nonetheless. The customer service was nice. They offer 3 picnic tables for seating and plenty of parking. I would consider coming back soon!

Our go-to for breakfast tacos in Austin; authentic and great flavors, fantastic breakfast plates, wonderful staff and atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone looking for an authentic Austin vibe and quality/family made Tex Mex.

Great Tex-Mex lunch spot! The outside patio is just wonderful and it makes time stop where you just drink and eat for hours without a care in the world. The decor is so unique and lovely. It just has that Austin-y vibe. The salads here are so fresh and packed with flavor. The queso is addicting. The salsa is great and the tacos are apparently so good you can eat them in record timing. For sure get the queso and enjoy a beer or margarita on the patio!

OMG best taco place I got when I was in Texas. I had already eaten a full breakfast prior to stumbling upon this place. I got one al pastor taco just to try it, and it was humongous!!!! It was the size of two tacos, so totally worth the price. It was so nice and juicy and flavorful. I waited kind of a while for one taco without any other people there, so they definitely took their time with it. I also kind of love that there was an egg on my taco. I saw that a lot of people were saying that this place is closed, but its definitely still open, maybe no longer called Maria's though.

Amazing experience! This place was so fun, I didn't want to leave! This is the kind of place where you can really feel the genuine history, and you can tell the locals enjoy visiting this spot. You can't go wrong with their menu, and the line moves rather quick. I like how they have photos of many of their options also. The inside decor is quirky and fun and gives you something to stare at while you're waiting in line, not to mention the ongoing Jenga game! You have to sit outside to really enjoy the music head on. The band they had playing was awesome, and unlike anything I've ever heard before. It was kind of a mix of rock and gospel, and so fun to listen to and dance to. I had the buddha bowl with added cactus, it was so good! I think everyone thoroughly enjoyed their tacos and other bowls.

Maria's is an Austin institution with the giant bust on top of the building with outstretched welcoming arms - "come and eat here!" This place has loyal staff - many of whom have been there for over two decades! The breakfast tacos are good here, and it's a great place to drop in for lunch/dinner too - love the al pastors. I also like the chimichurri sauce - can't get that in a lot of places. Just gotta keep Austin a little bit weird.

Not bad at all. Had the open steak plate with beans and rice. Wish the tacos had been a bit bigger. I'll definitely be back to try the burrito my friend had.

Holy nopales, these are GREAT cactus breakfast tacos! Seriously. And don't forget to get aside of both a red and green salsa. You'll be back ;)

I can't believe I've more or less been sleeping on this longtime certified ATX classic for years now, usually eschewing it for newer, more "updated" sources of breakfast taco goodness, but after my most recent trip to Austin I became hooked on this spot, and will now likely find it conversely hard to sample breakfast tacos anywhere else! Established in 1996 this stalwart is a holdover from the days when Austin was still actually weird and there wasn't a tech-bro in site. Located inauspiciously in a south Lamar shopping center shared only with a Walgreens as opposed to the coffee and craft beer hipster meccas that often accompany newer breakfast taco spots, the decor is ramshackle bric-a-brac galore with a Tex-Mex twist, the crescendo of which is the massive, slightly creepy folk-art style statue of Maria herself rising over the roof of the compound like a towering taco goddess. A walled off outdoor table-filled courtyard leads into the equally over the top kitsch-filled dining room where the you oder from the staff behind the counter and take your ticket and wait for your grub. Said staff is about as efficient and effortless as you would expect in a decades old institution such as this, operating at the level of the proverbial well oiled machine. During the brief wait you should of course visit the salsa bar and make sure to load up on extra tiny cups of the deliciously creamy and spicy green sauce, and also scan the photos on the wall depicting the many wild and wonderful celebrity fans of the place. When you receive your breakfast tacos you will realize you are quite likely tasting the platonic version of them, sizable but not unwieldy, with the perfect balance of scrambled egg to cheese to protein ratio, served in true Austin fashion on pillowy light flour tortilla (and yes you MUST select flour tortilla on breakfast tacos in ATX, its long been beyond debate for me at this point). Even better than the regular ones however was the special during my most recent visit, a slightly larger fajita style beef taco tricked out with a generous hunk of avocado and a Poached as opposed to scrambled egg, generation a delicious is extremely sloppy mash-up of breakfast and lunch style tacos, and one I would gladly eat at any time of the day. You'll enjoy these delicious tacos in the old school atmosphere surrounded by a happily diverse group of assorted Austinites, which unfortunately is definitely not the case at a lot of the newer spots around town. Making the place even cooler than usual on a recent Saturday morning was the lady selling really cool trinkets made my indigenous peoples in Southern Mexico and Guatemala in the courtyard, which only endeared the place to me that much more. I'll be back asap you should get there too, to get a glimpse of the Austin that inspired the masses to flock here in the first place, but is now fading beyond recognition more and more rapidly by the minute.

Went to enjoy "Hippie Church" here today and nibble on some delish tacos and queso. The vibes, the guests, the live music made for a most enjoyed and spiritual afternoon. The margaritas were so tasty and pRiced well. Lots of venders selling wares which added to the ambiance. Loved the band and the fun throwback environment. For something unique and fun-visit Maria's on Sunday for church.

Monday morning. 7:15 am. Only 2 people in the restaurant. The woman at the register takes my order for 2 migas tacos no cheese, and one chorizo no cheese. They didn't even start making the tacos fir 10 minutes, and then they put cheese on them so they had to remake them. I am a cook. I know what it takes to make a couple tacos on a flat top. If these employees weren't so busy talking, they might be able to read the tickets and then cook the food accordingly in a timely fashion. There was also a woman, illma(?), that cane in after me, but they pushed her food out before mine Last interesting tid-bit, they seem to have at least 1 cat living INSIDE the restaurant the evidence is in the photo

When I was 12, I think, I was watching the Food Network. Rachael Ray's "$40 a Day" was on and she was visiting Austin, TX. She went to Maria's Taco Xpress, ordered their Migas taco and absolutely loved it. For some random reason, I will always remember that moment. When I started traveling as a young adult, I promised myself that I would try that taco - and boy, I did. I always come to Maria's when I'm visiting Austin. This is an OG Austin establishment. Their Migas taco is indeed to die for, and is the best one I've had in Texas. But what I think is a hidden gem on Maria's menu is the steak fajitas, either on a plate or as a taco. The steak is the most tender piece of meat you will have in your life. It cuts through your teeth like butter. It has a really nice Argentinean-style marinade, which is likely a reflection on Maria's upbringing. Just be warned: the fajitas for 2 is really fajitas for about 4 lol. It's a huge portion!!! Sure, Torchy's and Tacodeli are cool, but you can't beat this restaurant. It is truly a special place - to Austin and myself.

Best breakfast tacos ever. Might be the best tacos in austin to be honest. I haven't had one bad thing from here

As the years go by, we seem to lose a bit of Austin culture. Maria's is doing their part to Keep Austin Weird. The vibe here is lively, to say the least, with people dancing to live music. Go inside the restaurant to find a homey atmosphere with the aroma of good Mexican food lingering in the air. I got the Al Pastor Street Tacos and they were pretty good. Kinda small, yet so full of flavor. I enjoyed this spot and would recommend y'all to come check them out! It's a fun place to come with friends.

Best Migas ever. And good coffee. Fascinating decor. Nice employees. Highly reccommended. I had just gotten to town by train that morning and was anxious to have Migas ASAP, something I love but can't find in California and Arizona. I asked my daughter to suggest a place to go and she named a couple including Maria's Taco Express. I didn't realize when I headed over here that it was a place I remembered going to on my last trip 4 years ago. I liked it then and I liked it even better this time. I definitely need to get back there. You know how sometimes you have a great memory of something and then when you go back to get it again especially if it's been a long time it can be a disappointment? Well that sure didn't happen here! They were even better than I remembered.

Perfect bacon egg cheese taco. Got a little cilantro, a little red sauce, kapow. So dang good. Friendly staff and fun place to eat inside or on the patio. (Hey was that Britt Daniel from Spoon...?)

Yep. Go here for lunch. Make plans to go here for lunch. Bring a friend or neighbor or collegue. Yep. Go here. Thank you.

This past Saturday, I came here for an UYE (Unofficial Yelp Event) and I fell in love with this place. I don't why but it had that Berkeley, CA atmosphere. I ordered the steak and egg burrito, and two Top Rock margaritas, for digestive purposes only. That Burrito was one of the best that I've had and believe me, I will be back and definitely make this one of my favorite breakfast burrito spots.

I have always loved this place, from its previous location and all the way back to when it was a truck. Since it is closing in a couple of months, a lovely young lady arranged for several of us to meet together before moving on to another location in several hours. Rock solid as always. I did not have any alcohol as there was going to be plenty later. Myself, I had an Al Pastor taco and a Barbacoa taco. The Al Pastor was quite tasty and the Barbacoa was amazing. I am really grateful for the good food over the years, the trip down memory lane and a last meal before another Austin institution disappears.

We were recommended to try these tacos. We tried everything on the special menu and some other on the taco menu. The selection is great! Love me a good breakfast feel on some tacos. They also have a great drink selection too. This is a great place to try different tacos that have a more home taste to it. Also the inside and outside of this place is a sight to see. Also has outdoor seating on their upstairs. Just walk up to the giant on the truck.

Pastor tacos are always our go-to and this one may be the best we have had in Austin- the flavor of the meat was soo delicious I am still thinking about it! The migas taco was tasty but the El pastor was the best. Tacos were super fresh! Tortillas and salsas were excellent. Also got the queso which was delicious. Will return for the El pastor, queso, and quick service!

Super fun place, went on Sunday at noon, greeted with great music! Food was delish, creative twists to classic SW/breakfast menu. Loved funky decor, just felt comfy...

My crew and I arrived at the airport in Austin starved... My boss was already in town and had done a little research about where we should eat. He told us about Maria's Taco Xpress and it sounded pretty good so we decided to meet there before we went to our hotel. He said that is was referred to as "The Hippie Church" on Sunday. It was Sunday so I was eager to see what in the world that meant. We arrived to find very little parking available for the restaurant. After looking for a spot for about 10-12 minutes we just decided to park in front of the Walgreens. We approached to see the line out the back door. Luckily, my boss had already gotten a spot in line so we just eased on by the crowd. You could hear the live music from inside so I was thinking that with the crowd and all of the energy we were going to be in for a treat. We placed our orders (6 people) and began looking for a place to sit. After several minutes and a few table moves we found a spot outside under the 2nd story patio. I loved the "service" that was happening on the stage. I quickly figured out what they meant by "Hippie Church" There are literally old hippies singing and dancing to songs and hymns up on stage. There were at least 10 band members a playing various instruments and singing. It was fun! They did a version of Amazing Grace set to "The Animals", "House of the rising sun" that was oddly awesome. So far, 4 star place... After about 25 minutes of entertainment we started getting curious about our food. Again, we were famished from the early flight. We got up, looked around, and asked the guy about our plates. He said it would be right up. 5-8 minutes later we see our number pop up on the screen. Eagerly, we went and retrieved our food and came back and dished it out to our crew. I can't' speak for everyone at the table about the quality of the food because I didn't ask, but how a dish like I had, could be tasteless is mind boggling. I ordered the Buddha bowl. It sounded wonderful in the description but lacked any true seasoning on any of the components. White rice, plain black beans, corn, cilantro, onions, a fried egg, and seasoned shredded chicken. Nothing... tasted like nothing... No wonder they have so many toppings and salsa's to choose from. You have to flavor your whole meal yourself. I ate enough to tame the beast raging inside me but the food reduced the 4 star rating I had to a 2 star experience. Blah!

Cute place. Great atmosphere. Good taco... but not great. Friend and I ordered the Migas Taco. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/NvdLYZgLmqXYZaFx7KR9MA?select=2fSeJSRCJAQnUSst5-l4uQ I liked the Migas taco at Juan in a Million better. http://www.yelp.com/biz/juan-in-a-million-austin#hrid:2-q8cf8WlY1QG-b15aVXwA

Great tacos with fast and friendly service. My lady friend really appreciated the breakfast tacos!

This place is the BEST!! You will never find a better breakfast taco! The staff is friendly and happy, and on Sundays there's a live band and dancing. Treat yourself to this experience!

Excellent service and food! I highly recommend the sangria, it was super refreshing and included fresh apples, oranges and lime :-) Nice ambiance. I love this place. I like that you pay at the counter, which makes the experience faster and laid back. Great salad and condiments bar. Staff was friendly and the food came out quickly. Welcoming environment.

This place is an Austin legend and I can see why. When you walk in the front door you're greeted by a funky and "weird" courtyard filled with murals, mosaics, memorabilia and a sign alerting you to the presence of a local cat that harmlessly roams the grounds. Once inside, you order at the register and take your pick of sauces, pickled veggies, and drinks. I highly recommend the tacos: the migas was very egg-y and cheesy and would definitely be filling. The chicken fajita taco had huge bits of garlic and onion which added to the flavor. My favorite taco by far was the barbacoa with chimichurri sauce. It was so herby, flavorful and delicious. Plenty of parking and no wait on a Saturday around 1 p.m. It was a gorgeous day and the outdoor patio made for a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the food!

My chicken taco was good. Chicken had good flavor and everything tasted fresh. Chips were crunchy (not stale) Friendly staff, tables were clean, fun atmosphere.

Crazy Maria you have yet again outdone yourself !!! I trully trully love coming in here and always being surprised at how good everything is and has been for years !! I remember when you guys started as one of the very first taco stands in this area and to this day you guys still put out awesome tacos not to mention your salsas at the salsa bar are beyond incredible, and the chimichurri RULES !!!!!! Thanks so much

Maria, Mariaaaaaaaaaaa, you have deliiicious breakfast tacoooooooosss! If you like cheese, and let's be honest, if you don't, you're inhumane, get the migas taco. It is so good. Albeit sometimes they put a teeeeeeny bit too much cheese but I say it's always better to have too much than not enough. I've tried a couple other tacos, more on the plain side and I always fall back to the migas. Can't get enough. I love their standard salsa they throw in when you order tacos to go but they have plenty of others to try as well. I HIGHLY recommend calling your orders in because this place is always a mad house. Lines out the door!