Torchy's Tacos

A long time ago, in the bustling town of Austin, Texas, a man named Mike Rypka bought a food trailer and a red Vespa. His dream? To start a taco joint. Like all great chefs, he filled his first menu with more experiments than meals — and thanks to some trips around town on his Vespa, and overhear...

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Address

801 S 5th St Waco , TX 76706 United States

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Full Bar

Comments / 26


Keywords:

tacos maine root sodas mr orange great value hipster migas green chili casual pork queso quac lunch crowded dinner parking
Randy Lane

The queso was really good - not for those anti spice. The fried avocado taco was tasty. I love that they have the Maine Root sodas here. I can taste the difference.

Charis Dillon

Check out the secret menu . They are all so good. My favorite is the hipster . The queso here is amazing.

Jon Darveau

A Texas college town staple it's hard to go wrong here so just order anything that suits your tastes!

Katy Thompson

Doppelganger, on tap here, is the closest thing to Dublin Dr. Pepper that you can still buy. Try it.

Susan

Guacamole is very good, chicken fajita taco was great. They have Maine Root sodas .

Lara Taeuber

I love the migas and their quac is amazing. However never be in a hurry on a Sunday.

Timothy Lee

These tacos are torching fiery goodness. Not too mention the dips !

Bill (Uno) Hughen

Everything!

Joelle St Clair

Best tacos we have ever had! Highly recommend!

Elizabeth Wittliff

Get the democrat . There are no other options.

Alex Plott

Try their soda . Pure sugar cane ! So good.

Diane Fagan

Green chile pork ... Is to die for !!! Sooo good

tolu

Friendly staff and great burritos

Gana Leggett

Mr. Orange , Dopelganger with lime , queso and chips , the Trailer Park

Michael Sasser

Baja Shrimp !

Elizabeth Wittliff

Get the democrat . It's the best!

Joshua Chaney

The breakfast tacos are fantastic!

LeAndra McDaniels

It's all good. It's recommend ordering online. The wait is horrible.

Solo

Beef Barbadian, avocado ???? cotija cheese , cilantro and onions -THE DEMOCRAT was absolutely horrible. The beef had no flavor. Hell the salsa couldn’t even wake up the beef .

Andrew Every

Excellent stop between Austin and Dallas

Adam May

Dat hot sauce tho

Dustin Lyles

Yummy guac and the Mr. Orange is delicious!

Marcus McDaniel

Get the tacos !

Diane Fagan

Back again love this place

Bob Specht

Not trying to get political, but 'The Democrat ' did my taste buds well .

Brooke Bentley

Trashy trailer park taco !

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