Veracruz All Natural

During peak hours, expect a 20-​minute (often longer) wait, but the wait is worth it. During my omnivore past, I sought the al pastor and barbacoa tacos, but these days, all I seek are the heavenly breakfast tacos. Whenever I return to Austin, this is my mecca – the sisters were sent to us to deliver divine tacos.

It took me about 20 minutes to get through the line at lunch time. I got two tacos: Pastor with the works and fish for $ 7.04. Was it good, yes. I reminded me of Mexican food at places like Pancho Villa in San Francisco’s Mission. Was it worth the trip and the wait? Eh…

This place has two things going for it: Fresh made corn tortillas and the salsa bar.
It’s a great place to grab a quick lunch and not need a nap afterwards. Although 4 tacos and a drink were about $ 25. Price you pay for a better quality (slightly healthier) taco feast.

Not the best customer service, but their tacos are goooooood! We had the migas, al pastor taco, 3 different types of quesadillas (steak, chicken, and barbacoa), and their mango and pineapple Agua frescas. They were all good, but we think the migas are the
!
We waited about 15mins for our food on a Tuesday around 12pm. A decent amount of people were there. We were able to get a picnic table for our family of 8.
There was a line on and off while we were there, but when I went back to order more migas, I had to wait about 5 – 8 mins (in line). Not bad.
Overall, customer service could be better, but we’ll be back for the food!

I tried their tacos at both the 6^th street and Radio coffee locations. The fajita beef and chicken tacos were good. My coworker ordered their chips and salsa and they were good too.

Well, sorry to say, this morning was my last stop at what used to be my go-​to taco spot (waaay before being overrun by the hipster masses… ugh…so over this).
This was the 3^rd time my simple order was wrong and I didn’t find-​out until I got back at work.
This round:
Bacon Egg Potato ordered — got Beans and egg.
Sausage and egg on corn — got egg only.
Migas ordered — go Migas (whew).
They even read-​back the order at the pick-​up window… fail.
Bye bye Vercruz, so sorry to go but that’s it. Enjoy the bearded ones with ironic smirks on their punky faces and rolled-​up jeans. So irritating. ;^)

We met another tourist on our travels, who asked a local bartender, «What would your last meal be?» and he said «Veracruz tacos.» Thus, one drizzly Saturday morning, we went to check it out.
I can see what he meant. From our bright green La Bomba juice (cure that hangover!) to the absolutely divine tacos, this place is a gem. I mean, I like tacos. I don’t love them. But that’s because I’ve never had tacos like these before. Their fish taco is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten and undoubtedly the best fish taco I’ve ever had. The mango pico de gallo and avocado are perfect accompaniments to the mild tilapia. Definitely help yourself to the hot sauces and use abundantly. The migas taco was also excellent, and the more salsa we added, the better. Eggs, tortilla chips, avocado, pica de gallo, and cheese on a gorgeous corn tortilla. I loved them so much I dreamed of them all day and we came back for more the next morning! The Al Pastor was a big hit with my husband, and I think that and the fish taco were his favorites. Fish taco and Migas were mine. But as far as I can tell, everything here is fabulous. Do not miss this for breakfast in Austin. We were staying right nearby, lucky us, it was the last thing we ate before we went to the airport. And you can call ahead! We called in our order the second day so we didn’t have to stand around for 20 minutes — genius! Two tacos will fill you up, but one and a smoothie is a perfectly filling breakfast too. These tacos are cheap, and absolutely divine. I want some now!

Perfect little spot to stop for a no fuss breakfast taco. Migas on corn is perfectly simple. With only about 8 people in the courtyard seating area at this time, I was a little surprised at how long the food took, but I would rather it take long if that means everything is being cooked to perfection! It was really hot on this specific day and it was not very comfortable, however, I tried to push this out of my mind and enjoy the food. The salsa, while good, was a little underwhelming, and seemed to get super messy from customers being able to serve themselves. Regardless, the tacos are delicious and fresh, and I will definitely be going back!

I was very pleased with my lunch today! My watermelon agua Fresca was made fresh, and the tacos al pastor are by far THE BEST al pastor tacos I’ve found here in town :) the meat was perfect and reminded me of the great mexican food back home. The tortillas are handmade and absolutely delicious! I will definitely be coming soon.
PS order the migas taco and add some bacon to it. Best. migas. ever.

So they’re supposedly open from 6pm-​2am on a Thursday right? Guess what… I came here at midnight on Thursday and they weren’t even open… and there was no sign on the food truck stating why they closed early. That’s a sign of an immature/​poor business… and I walked very very far away just to check out this place. An easy 1 star for falsely advertising their business hours.

Dear Veracruz,
You are a delightful, tasty and friendly little taco joint. So its with regret that I deliver 2 stars.
One for my cold cold coffee at 9:30 am on a Monday morning.
Another for my eggs tasting just like fish.
Chin up Veracruz! I know y’all can do better.
xo, H

Someone needs to sit down with me and explain why breakfast tacos are not a thing in the Bay Area. Breakfast burritos are delicious, alright, but they also make you want to take a nap after instead of beginning your day. Correct me if I am wrong, but isn’t the point of eating breakfast to fuel us and give us energy to start the day? Breakfast burritos seem to contradict this logic since I always feel like I do not want to move an inch after finishing one (you can say I could opt not to finish a burrito, but burritos are delicious. Why stop eating?)
Now that the rant is over, Veracruz is one of the places where we tried breakfast tacos. I read that the line can get very long, but we were lucky as there was only one other guy ahead of us in line when we arrived. Score! The service was incredibly friendly and patient as we narrowed down our choices from everything in the menu to just four.
We ordered the chicken mole, chorizo, migas, and a concoction of bacon, avocado and cactus. Our order took about ten minutes to be ready because they cook to order. But the wait was worth it. All were so incredibly delicious. It was evident that the tortillas and the ingredients were fresh. And my most favorite part? They were just the right size! They gave me enough energy to carry me through the busy day and I did not even feel a drop of sleepiness.
I really wish we had Veracruz in my neighborhood. I am now a big fan of breakfast tacos and they make really good ones!

Veracruz All Natural has some pretty good tacos, but I’ll admit that mine didn’t quite compete with what I’m used to in Dallas.
Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere?
It’s difficult for a food cart to really portray an atmosphere, but Veracruz has friendly people and reasonably fast service. I ordered, got my number, was seated, and had my tacos maybe ten minutes later. What more could I ask for? Star Granted.
Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost?
Some of my favorite tacos back in Dallas come in just under the $ 2.00 mark, and my favorite street tacos from Sugar Skull Café (
) come in at $ 2.25. Veracruz upsells things a bit by charging $ 2.00 for breakfast tacos and $ 2.50 for regular tacos, which, in all honesty, is a bit expensive. Sure, these tacos are sizable as you can see in the pics, but in that I’m not receiving an atmosphere of any kind am I really getting what I’ve paid for here? After much deliberation, I decided that had Veracruz charged a cent over $ 2.50 for their street tacos I’d have a real issue, but with the breakfast tacos being only $ 2.00, that brings the average down to $ 2.25, which is fine. Star Granted.
Stars 3 and 4: How was the food?
So I snagged two tacos, and one was good while the other not so much. I’ll start with the corn tortillas, which I was a big fan of. The flavor and fact that they were freshly made complimented my first barbacoa taco nicely, and kudos to Veracruz for using generous portions of tasty meats in addition to the standard cilantro and onions.
The breakfast taco on the other hand (sausage and egg) was a real disappointment. The eggs were flavorless and a bit runny while the sausage tasted no different from standard cut up oscar meyer sausage. I won’t claim that was actually the case, but this was a weak taco. One good one bad? Single Star Granted.
Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could?
Veracruz isn’t bad, but in a state where tacos are king, my experience didn’t quite live up to the competition. Either a better price point or stronger breakfast tacos (mix it up with some triple ingredient options!) would really do the place some good. No Star Granted.

DELICIOUS! I love finding hidden treasures and the location of this food truck is great because there are like 10 other food trucks there.
They make everything fresh. We got guac and chips (and they made fresh chips right there for us) and got steak tacos and chicken. they were so good and totally cheap. $ 2.25 for a taco and $ 3 if you want «The Works» (which is add cheese, avocado, sour cream) or regular.
I would def eat again here (except not too often… i would get fat real fast if i did!)

It took about 25 minutes for me to get my food, but they were up front about that when I ordered and there was a large rush right before me, so no harm, no foul.
I got the barbacoa taco (served weekends only) and chicken quesadilla. Both were excellent and I will be back– but for sure when I’m not in a rush.
They also said they wouldn’t be in the lot off of E 7^th for much longer. There’s still the one on E Ceasr Chavez.

I stopped early for breakfast one morning to try their breakfast and migas tacos. Their trailer is located in the trendy (hipster) eastside. Along with the tacos, I ordered the ubiquitous Topo Chico mineral water to wash it down. Neighboring the trailer food park, is a craft coffee spot where I picked up an Americano. It took a long while to receive the order. I would hope that the reason was that they were making my tortilla fresh to order. There weren’t that many people ahead of my order.
One bite and I was in breakfast taco food heaven. Of the two tacos, my favorite was the migas tacos. The portion size for each taco were larger than your average street taco. I loved the combination of the crunch inside the taco and pillowy softness of the fresh tortilla on the outside. I was sad that I didn’t have to revisit this place again or try other breakfast tacos spots during my visit to Austin to compare.

Wow, this place is as good as all the reviews say. Mia, Fish, and made my own chorizo egg and cheese on corn tortilla.
Worth eating here. It’s in a little food truck park with minimal parking. Worth the wait. I was not a fan of the smoothies.

Can we please taco bout this food truck?
Hands down the BEST breakfast tacos in Austin (and I’ve had my fair share of them). Fresh, authentic, always piping hot ingredients, & fluffy, thick, homemade tortillas make for absolute PERFECTION in the form of taco. The tacos here are reasonably priced, especially for the great quality and decent quantity of their fillings.
Aside from their awesome build-​your-​own breakfast tacos (I enjoy potatoes and egg), their migas taco is fresh and flavorful, and their fish taco is AMAAAZING!!! You know how at some places the fish inside of their tacos are overcooked and way too fried/​crunchy? There is none of that nonsense at Veracruz. The tilapia is wonderfully tender and fresh and MELTS in your mouth, the mango pico adds a lovely sweetness that contrasts with the tanginess of the lime, and the chipotle cream sauce adds a flavorful kick. The cabbage is super crisp. The fish taco is a wonderful blend of flavor and texture, I think probably the best fish taco I’ve ever had!!! *crying tears of joy because delicious*
Boyfriend and I have ordered the watermelon agua fresca in the past, and it tasted great but was a little sweet. Although it is pricey and definitely a treat, it’s a perfect ending (or accompaniment!) to a wonderfully-​seasoned and flavorful taco (or two… or three).

I’ve been here a few times but only ever gotten the migas tacos, so I’m only reviewing the tacos and the incredible wait times.
The migas are super delicious! The egg is the right consistency just before you hit dense, the corn tortilla tastes like a homemade grandmother’s, and the slice of avocado is the perfect amount. There’s really no reason to eat anything else here. The red salsa pairs with it really well. One taco also fills you up. It gets seven stars out of five.
The wait times are super ridiculous! One star bad! Y’all! That’s BAD! «Delicious» had never been before Thanksgiving weekend, so we phoned in our order ahead of time and were given a thirty minute estimate. Fine, not El Chilito’s 5 to 10 minute normal estimate, but way better than the 45 minutes I’ve waited before for a breakfast taco, so I’ll take it. We asked for coffee when we arrived and was told that there would be a small wait. I asked exactly how long and was told ten minutes. Y’all! Ten minutes to brew coffee?! Do you have to buy the machine first? WTH? Also, the couple we sat next to complained that they’d been waiting over an hour for their order. They eventually left with three bags of tacos, but seriously, very very little is worth that kind of waiting time. Orgasms and iPhones. That’s probably it.
I don’t think I’d ever come here spur of the moment, and every time I try to call in an order and the phone isn’t answered, I rule out Veracruszfor the day. But if you can place an order over the phone, this place’s migas tacos are well worth the try.

Two words… BREAKFAST TACOS.
My bf and I visited Austin for the first time in September and Veracruz was one of our favorite places. The truck was super close to our Airbnb and so we would start our mornings here. Since we’re from Socal, we’re used to breakfast burritos and really good Mexican food. Veracruz does not disappoint. I wish we had breakfast tacos in LA /​SD! I loved the bacon breakfast tacos and he loved the Barbacoa [only available on the weekend]. We both really liked the al pastor. Honestly, I’m sure everything on the menu here is delicious. The food comes out in a timely manner because it’s all made fresh. There is a good-​sized seating area and the prices are decent. Most of the people dining here are locals so you know you are truly eating delicious food!
I highly recommend Veracruz if you are in Austin!