Tex-Mex Restaurants in Austin, Under $10

A Tierra Linda Taqueria

Tex-Mex • Midtown • Under $10

This taco stand inside a Shell station serves up some seriously humongous tacos with good, fresh sauces.

8540 Research, 512/922-0309

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B Torchy's Tacos

Tex-Mex • Campus • Under $10 •  First Plates 

The crowds gathering at all hours attest to the loyal following Torchy's has developed. Look for crowdpleasers like their fried avocado taco or inventive takes like the ahi-tuna-filled Mr. Pink. Make sure to try the breakfast menu too.

2801 Guadalupe, 512/494-8226

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C Torchy's Tacos

Tex-Mex • North • Under $10

The crowds gathering at all hours attest to the loyal following Torchy's has developed. Look for crowdpleasers like their fried avocado taco or inventive takes like the ahi-tuna-filled Mr. Pink. Make sure to try the breakfast menu too.

4211 Spicewood Springs, 512/291-7277

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D Torchy's Tacos

Tex-Mex • South • Under $10

The crowds gathering at all hours attest to the loyal following Torchy's has developed. Look for crowdpleasers like their fried avocado taco or inventive takes like the ahi-tuna-filled Mr. Pink. Make sure to try the breakfast menu too.

4301 W. William Cannon, 512/514-0767

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E Tortilleria Rio Grande #2

Interior Mexican, Tex-Mex • South • Under $10 •  First Plates 

This tiny hole-in-the-wall tortilla factory churns out fresh corn and flour tortillas throughout the day. But they also serve simple Mexican home cooking – like nopales con puerco, carne deshebrada, and picadillo – in tacos, gorditas, or plates with beans and rice. Don't leave without a container of one of their splendid salsas.

500 W. William Cannon Drive, 512/326-1341

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F Vazquez Mexican Restaurant

Tex-Mex • North • Under $10

Regulars would rise at dawn for the breakfast here, but they swear by the enchiladas as well.

915 E. Braker, 512/837-2753

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G Velvet Taco

Tex-Mex • North • Under $10

11501 Rock Rose Ave., 512/704-8226

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