Look, we already knew Austin had some serious taco game — but now we've got the receipts. Texas Monthly, the definitive authority on all things Lone Star, just dropped their picks for the best new taquerias across the state, and two of our own made the cut. Not bad for a city that gets accused of being 'not a real Texas taco town' every few years by someone on the internet.
Texas Monthly doesn't hand out this kind of recognition lightly. Their food writers fan out across all 254 counties hunting down the real deal, so landing on this list means these two Austin spots are doing something genuinely worth lining up for — and you know Austin folks will absolutely line up.
We're not going to spoil the full details here, but if you've been sleeping on the local taqueria scene lately, now's a pretty good time to wake up and go exploring. Both spots reportedly bring distinct approaches to their menus, which honestly tracks with how Austin's food culture has been evolving — staying rooted in tradition while adding some personality.
So this weekend, skip the brunch wait at whatever trendy spot just opened on South Congress and go find these taquerias instead. Your Saturday morning, a strong coffee, and a couple of properly made tacos? That's still the most Austin thing you can do. Texas Monthly said so, basically.