Austinist: Austin Bites: Torchy's Tacos (Trailer Park & Eatery Location)

southernroutes

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:05:32 -0600

The reviewer--and possibly these naysayers--failed to realize that you can get any sauce with any taco at Torchy's. I personally have never understood even the idea behind "ranch" dressing or sauce. To me, if you want to make anything taste bland, put ranch sauce on it. Go back and try a fried avocado taco with the bright orange habanero or the award-winning tomatillo sauce. You will be zinged.

Grape Ape

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:48:37 -0600

78704 is owner by Maria's if you are looking for great breakfast tacos. Polvo's the rest of the time for sure.

robist

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:03:27 -0600

The Torchy's fried avocado taco is one of the most overrated food items in Austin. So many people I know sing its praises, but I think the reviewer hit it spot on, hearty but unnecessarily bland. They could do so much more with it. I suspect the fry batter is an accomplice in this, as the Trailer Park taco also suffers from a case of the blahs. The Green Chile Pork taco is excellent, though. Aside: I am a fan of TacoDeli and prefer it to Torchy's.

LoudMouth

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:08:15 -0600

Torchy's tortillas taste like someone took some crispy taco shells and soaked them in some water. They are easily the worst tortillas in Austin. Even Taco Cabana makes better tortillas than them. I don't eat pork so I don't know what that tastes like but the fried avocado tacos and the chicken tacos taste like they were cooked last week.

David Kalina

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:56:07 -0600

Torchy's is a triumph of style over substance. Their oddball filling combinations seduce many into thinking that they are doing something innovative or special, when in reality they are providing a middling product. Poorly seasoned fillings, ineffective salsas. If you're in 78704, go to Curra's or Nueva Onda for breakfast tacos. Habanero or Polvos the rest of the time. If it wasn't for their brilliantly designed logo, memorable name, and trailer kitsch, Torchy's would be quickly forgotten. Torchy's is the new Taco Shack. OK, it's better than Taco Shack, I'll give them that much. It's the new Tacodeli, but with personality.

Ski Bum

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:34:44 -0600

What are you guys smoking? Torchy's easily has some of the best tacos in town. Starting right off with the Green Chile Pulled Pork. Recognize.

adamcooksstuff

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:35:46 -0600

south central + pulled pork taco + hangover = thank you very much torchy's. your pal -a

southernroutes

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:12:16 -0600

What part of "fried avocado taco" don't you get?

ultradave

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:48:16 -0600

Why on EARTH in a town with so many good taco options, does this place seem to thrive? I've tried them multiple times -- every time they're either bland, or just no good. What am I missing here? I don't get it.

LoudMouth

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:55:54 -0600

Torchy's is so bad they gave me double diarrhea.