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30 tacos to try in ATX
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Tyson’s Tacos is here to satisfy your cravings 24/7. Yes, really. | Photo via @tysonstacos
In Austin, little is held more dear than the taco. Locals can’t get enough of them, and for good reason: they are portable, can be eaten at all hours of the day + night, and most of all, they’re really good.

Whether you’re a regular taco connoisseur looking for a new spot or just getting to know our local taco scene, here are 21 places with excellent tacos to try.

Cosmic Saltillo, 1300 E. 4th St. | Price per taco: $3.50+
Cosmic Saltillo will keep you supplied with delicious drinks and good vibes.

Cuantos Tacos, 1108 E. 12th St. | Price per taco: $2.25+
Don’t be afraid to order a few of these Mexican-style street tacos, which are about two-to-three bites each.

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Fish taco lovers will delight in Ensenada’s fare.

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Photo via @ensenadatx

Ensenada ATX, 1108 E. 12th St. | Price per taco: $6
Lovers of shrimp and fish tacos will definitely want to give this Austin Food and Wine Fest alumnus a shot.

Este, 2113 Manor Rd. | Price per order: $18+
This Mexican seafood restaurant is known for its swordfish tacos on homemade corn tortillas.

Fresa’s Chicken al Carbon, multiple locations | Price per taco: $5.25+
City Editor Figi here. You can never go wrong with Fresa’s — it’s my go-to when I have people in town.

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The breakfast taco and cauliflower tacos are a must-try from Nixta Taqueria.

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Photo by ATXtoday

Nixta Taqueria, 2512 E. 12th St. | Price per taco: $6+
Lovers of corn tortillas will be especially impressed with this restaurant, which is headed by James Beard Award-winning chef Edgar Rico.

Tyson’s Tacos, 4905 Airport Blvd. | Price per taco: $2.25+
Not only are Tyson’s Tacos cheap and tasty, this taco joint is also open 24/7.

Vaquero Taquero, multiple locations | Price per taco: $3+
This restaurant serves up mind-melting tacos at an affordable price.

This is far from all of Austin’s taco restaurants — let us know if there’s a place you would like to see on this list.
13 more to try
Asked

In general, do you prefer tacos or burritos?
A. Tacos
B. Burritos
C. Both
D. Neither
Let's taco 'bout it
Events
Tuesday, Nov. 7
  • The Rose | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $64-$531 | See this Korean rock band on their world tour.
  • Elizabeth Crook — “The Madstone” | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7 p.m. | BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin | Free | The Austin-based author will speak for the launch of her newest novel, “The Madstone.”
  • Caitlin Benson and People That Aren’t Dead to Her Yet | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 9-10:30 p.m. | East Austin Comedy Club, 1303 E. 4th St., Austin | $20 | Mix it up every Tuesday with this comedy set from the founder of Can’t Even Comedy.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
  • Cocktail Class with Made In | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 6 p.m. | Made In Cookware, 1604 S. Congress Ave., Austin | $75 | Learn how to make craft cocktails for your next holiday party.
  • Guillermo’s Classical Music Trivia Night | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 7 p.m. | The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen, 6015 Dillard Circle, Austin | Free | Win the coveted “Beethoven Bust” for your knowledge about classical music.
  • The Flaming Lips | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $72-$730 | The psychedelic group behind “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots” has three Grammy Awards and a Tony nomination.
Thursday, Nov. 9
  • Nathaniel Rateliff | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 8 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $40-$290 | After a three-year hiatus, Nathaniel Rateliff is back with the “And It’s Still Alright” solo tour.
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News Notes
Today Is
Tech
  • Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd will step down from her role in 2024, the Austin-based company announced yesterday. Wolfe Herd will transition to executive chair of Bumble’s board, and Slack CEO Lidiane Jones will takeover on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Development
  • A new, $63 million data center is in the works for Pflugerville. The facility — planned by Dallas-based Skybox Datacenters LLC and San Francisco-based Prologis Inc. — will span 148,500-sqft and is expected to create 10 full-time jobs. (Austin Business Journal)
Civic
  • Texas will receive $43.6 million in federal funding for long-term recovery from Winter Storm Uri, which happened nearly three years ago in February 2021. Read the full plan.
Outdoors
  • The City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department earned national accreditation through the NRPA’s CAPRA program, a prestigious merit for parks agencies. The distinction signifies that the land meets rigorous standards of management, programs, safety, and services.
Sports
  • The DropShot Series, a series of pro tennis tournaments at the Texas Tennis Center, began yesterday. The men’s series runs from now through this weekend, but the women’s series — which runs from Monday, Nov. 13-Sunday, Nov. 19 — has an entry slot into the ATX Open on the line. Get tickets.
Holiday
  • The festive holiday pop-up bar Miracle on 5th Street will return for the seventh year in a row. Expect themed cocktails and holiday cheer from Thursday, Nov. 16 to Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the Eleanor, 307 W. 5th St. (Eater Austin)
Opening
  • A new restaurant from the owners of 1618 Asian Fusion will open inside the Corazon Apartment complex, 1001 E. 6th St., in summer 2024. The restaurant, called Sixteen 88, will serve Asian fusion dishes. (Eater Austin)
Try This
  • Hitting the polls today for the General Election? Take your sticker and march yourself to down to More Home Slice, 1421 S. Congress Ave., or Home Slice in North Loop, 501 E. 53rd St., for a free slice just for doing your civic duty.
Health
  • Discover unparalleled speech clarity with this advanced, state-of-the-art hearing aid. With crystal-clear sound and a sleek, discreet German design, those experiencing hearing impairment can enjoy clear speech with minimum background distractions, even in the noisiest environments. Try the 45-day, no-risk trial.*
 
Tech

🎤 Until next time

AfroTech conference will move to Houston next year
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After two years in Downtown Austin, AfroTech will move to H-Town. | Photo courtesy AfroTech
AfroTech, a technology conference that brings together predominantly Black-owned companies, will move its 2024 event to Houston after two years in Austin.

The conference announced the shift on Instagram on the last day of this year’s conference, which ran from Wednesday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 5 in Downtown Austin. The conference drew 20,000+ attendees and prominent speakers including Austin-based billionaire Robert F. Smith.

The post said to look forward to “larger stage sizes, more founder conversations, tech deep dives and lower ticket prices.”

The conference has moved a few times — originating in San Francisco, then moving to Oakland, then to Austin — and frequently hosts events across the US.

Tickets are already on sale for the 2024 event (which will be held from November 13-16) starting at $325, if you can make the drive.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Figi
From the editor
I had the honor and privilege of saying “Happy birthday” to Matthew McConaughey himself at his tailgate birthday party on Saturday. It was alright, alright, alright.

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From left to right City Editor Figi, Matthew McConaughey (yes, really), and Figi’s fiancé Matt.

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