Cuantos Tacos

"Cuantos is fantastic. If someone says that their favorite tacos are from Cuantos, you know they know their stuff. The tacos themselves are smaller in size and served on nixtamalized tortillas. I recommend trying one of each to experience all the flavors. However, I must admit that some of the fillings can taste similar. Regardless, it's one of my top spots to visit in Austin. Cuantos Tacos is a MICHELIN-recognized food truck in East Austin, widely considered one of the best spots in the city for authentic Mexico City-style street tacos. Located in the Arbor Food Park, it specializes in "nixtamalized" corn tortillas that are small, thin, and served in the traditional taquero style. The Menu & Signature Tacos The menu is focused and affordable, with most tacos priced around $2.50 each. Suadero: The star of the menu—slow-confit brisket that is tender and flavorful. Cachete: Rich, silky beef cheek. Buche: Deep-fried pork stomach (crispy and savory). Longaniza: Spicy Mexican pork sausage. Champignon: A popular vegetarian option featuring seasoned mushrooms. Sides: Don't skip the Frioles Especiales (pinto beans with bacon and jalapeño) or the Cuantos Quesadilla. The Vibe & Experience Setting: A casual, open-air food court with colorful picnic tables, string lights, and a shared space with other trucks like Comadre Panaderia. No Substitutions: To maintain authenticity and speed, the truck generally does not allow modifications (e.g., "no onions"). All tacos come topped with cilantro and onions unless specified otherwise. Ordering: You order at the window; they provide buzzers for when your food is ready. It is a card-only establishment. Practical Information Address: 1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702. Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday. Parking: A small free parking lot is available at the food park, but it fills up fast; street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Pet Friendly: Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area. "

@dagypt

"Just shut up and eat, simple as that"

@jonnymo

"https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/michelin-guide-texas-stars-green-stars-sustainability"

@bossanovocain

"Street taco de compet’, un poil spicy mais ultra bons. Les sauces aussi. Et si t’aimes pas les tacos, y a d’autres food trucks sur le site"

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"The best tacos Caleb has ever had"

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"Yummy Mexico City style street tacos. The carnitas, cachete, and sudadero were the best! Al Pastor on Sunday? Green sauce was my favorite. 6-8 tacos for a meal. "

@mirodriguez0706

"Recommended by Aaron Franklin"

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"Lester’s favorites: Assorted tacos w/ Rojas sauce"

@skilletboy

"Recommended by Myles Snider"

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"4/5 - Amazing tacos and cool food truck spot. Had the Suadero, Champinones, & Cachets"

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"Somebody feed Phil: campechana taco"

@kris.mendenh

"Rhys Rec: “Best Mexico City style tacos in Austin” CHECK HOURS"

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"Pretty good tacos but not as good as discada. "

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"Consider Luis “Beto” Robledo the keeper of the comal—the convex stainless-steel pan seen so often at iconic taco stands in Mexico City. Because it was there, in what Robledo calls the “mecca of street tacos,” where his life changed forever. A classically trained chef from Austin who’d launched a short-lived Japanese-Mexican fusion project, Robledo quickly pivoted after that inspiration found south of the border. Since 2019, Cuantos Tacos has been serving his own version of those palm-sized tacos stuffed with confit meats like suadero, buche, carnitas, and lengua. Double wrapped in tortillas from San Antonio Colonial Tortilla Factory and sprinkled with an herbaceous pop of chopped cilantro, onion, and fiery salsa roja, they linger on your palate for hours. And your memory for much longer. “I’m just literally trying to pay my respects,” Robledo says, “because the blueprint, they have it for us down in Mexico City. It’s just about keeping the respect.” "

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