Modern/Fusion | May 1, 2019
#376-377: The State Fair & Al Pastor at Austin City Taco Co.Stopped by the new Austin City Taco Co in the “cultural district” today. Is that what we’re calling the gentrified chunk of University where The Grotto used to be? Not […]
Modern/Fusion | April 28, 2019
#374-375: Breakfast Tacos at The Vegan NomYesterday I was in Austin for a screen printing workshop and decided to snag some brekkie before class. Tofu scramble! What a concept. Could’ve used a bit more salt but […]
Authentic & Street Tacos | April 23, 2019
#365: Birria from Bad Azz BurritoI was in a rush to convene the judging panel and neglected to get a non-bitten photo of this birria taco from Bad Azz Burrito. All the judges had it […]
Modern/Fusion | April 22, 2019
#371: Bacon-Wrapped Quail from Del NorteI neglected to take a picture of the taco from Del Norte but honestly it was the same as last time I posted. Great taco, but playing it a bit […]
Tex-Mex | April 21, 2019
#370: Smoked Bison from Smokin’ CactusSmokin Cactus had a really well-balanced taco with a lot going on, including bison, beans, prickly pear cactus, and the only custom tortillas of the taco fest.
Authentic & Street Tacos | April 21, 2019
#369: Trompo Pastor from El Patron Tacos y TortasI wasn’t super impressed with the trompo from El Patron but I bet it’s better outside of the rapid-fire taco fest environment.
Tex-Mex | April 21, 2019
#373: Bacon Brisket Taco from Dayne’s Craft BarbecueDayne’s Craft Barbecue brought one of the more interesting tacos of the day. The meat has a good crunchy crispy texture that stood out from the crowd.
Modern/Fusion | April 21, 2019
#368: Blackened Chicken & #372: Chipotle Ground Beef from World of BeerSorry, World of Beer. Two swings and two misses. They’re not bad but they’re not good enough to compete at this level. The aioli may as well have been mayo.
Modern/Fusion | April 21, 2019
#367: Braised Pork from Abe Froman’sAbe Fromans made my favorite taco of the day. The picked veg and pineapple added just the right sweetness and tangy kick to balance the braised pork. And apparently this […]