The Ultimate Guide to AUS Tacos
Live Music Capital of the World? Yes, and the Taco Capital of America! Move over Kansas City, Kansas, because Austin, Texas, is the rightful owner of that title, no matter what ChatGPT says. I checked your airport, and y’all don’t even have one taco-based restaurant. Jail.
Here at the Austin Airport, we have numerous taco spots, and we take pride in them. That is why we are writing this blog today: to guide you in the right direction toward whatever taco you are craving. Let’s get into the tortilla of it all...
Between Gates 24 & 21
Tacodeli: Local Austin favorite from 1999, offering handcrafted, Mexican-inspired tacos topped with award-winning salsas.
- Frontera Fundido Chicken and/or Sirlon Taco [grilled chicken breast or sirlon, jack cheese glaze, sautéed pablano-onion rajas]
- Akaushi Picadillo [seasoned HeartBrand Ranch Akaushi ground beef, jack cheese glaze, cilantro, onion]
- Puerco Verde [organic pork shoulder, salsa verde, queso fresco, cilantro, onion]
- Freakin Vegan [organic refried black beans, avocado, pico de gallo]
- The Heather [grilled queso fresco, organic refried black beans, guacamole, lettuce, tomato]
Salt Lick BBQ: Family-owned Hill Country favorite offering barbecue, sandwiches, baked potatoes, and even a couple of tacos.
- Two Taco Combo [the breakfast classic sausage, egg, and cheese]
- The Big Tex Burrito [eggs, sausage, brisket, potato, and cheese]
- Lone Star Breakfast Burrito [eggs, potatoes, ham, bacon, cheese, and avocado]
Between Gates 20 & 16
Earl Campbell's Taco Truck: Named after the football legend himself, this food truck inside the Saxon Pub serves up classic Texas grub like brisket sandwiches and bowls, barbacoa tacos, baked potato salad, taco platters, and more.
- Brisket Taco [brisket, dixie slaw, BBQ sauce drizzle]
- Cajun Chicken Taco [chicken, pico de gallo with sour cream]
- Hot Link Taco [seared sausage medallions, BBQ coat and Dixie slaw]
- Bean & Potato Taco [refried beans, seasoned potatoes with cotija cheese]
The Peached Tortilla: Want to try a taco with a twist? This spot brings Asian-fusion flavors to the table with Banh Mi tacos, pork belly bowls, the JapaJam burger, BBQ brisket tacos, and more. All taco orders come as a pair with your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
- Chinese BBQ Chicken [Asian slaw, avocado, Chinese BBQ, cilantro]
- Korean Steak [arugula, avocado, tomatillo salsa, cotija, pickled red onions, fried shallots]
- Cauliflower [arugula, peanuts, toasted coconut, kewpie mayo, watermelon radish, lime wedge (v), (vg) version available upon request with sriracha tofu]
- BBQ Brisket [southern dry rubbed brisket, creamy apple slaw, peach BBQ sauce (this is a gluten-free option when paired with corn)]
- Banh Mi [Vietnamese braised pork belly, pickled daikon carrot, sriracha mayo, Chinese BBQ, cilantro]
Between Gates 13 & 10
Zocalo Cafe: Nestled inside Austin City Market, Zocalo Cafe offers an Austin take on traditional Tex-Mex favorites and Mexico City-inspired tacos. This location offers tacos à la carte, but the entrée style that comes with 2 tacos served with rice, black beans, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas is the way to go!
- Steak Fajita Taco Plate [marinated fajita steak, sauteed red and green bell pepper, white onion, jack cheese, pico de gallo]
- Chicken Fajita Taco Plate [marinated fajita chicken, sauteed red and green bell pepper, white onion, jack cheese, pico de gallo]
- Pork Taco Plate [marinated pork, onion, cilantro, queso fresco]
And that’s a wrap! Well, maybe not exactly a wrap. But if a wrap is more your style, Mad Greens, Ruta Maya, and Barton Springs can roll you a fresh one to go if you're in a crunch.
Lettuce taco ‘bout how fun this edition of Beats, Bites & Flights has been. We hope it helps you find that perfect taco in no time! As always, our digital wayfinding map at airportmaps.flyaustin.com can point you toward whatever you are craving, until next time on The Ultimate Guide to AUS.