El Chilito, Austin - 2255 Manor Rd, University of Texas - Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

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#401 of 1,979 Restaurants in Austin
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S$7 - S$13
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Mexican, Latin, Fast food, Spanish
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Reviewed 2 March 2020 via mobile

This place is not exactly hidden but it felt like it was filled with all calls on a Sunday around noon. There is no indoor seating but the service is quick and there is several outdoor tables to sit at. We tried three different tacos...which was a nice lunch for two of us. The pork and pineapple was the most tasty but it had a few pieces of canned pineapple that were from the woody stem. This would be a problem with a higher scale restaurant but easy to handle it these prices and setting.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 24 October 2018

We stayed in Austin for 3 days, not too far from this place. We stumbled across it for breakfast tacos and went there every day of our stay. Good selection of tacos and burritos, good coffee, outside seating, quick service.

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed 31 May 2021

Needed some fast food today so stopped here - it was a great choice. Between two of use we tried 5 different types and they were all great.

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 16 February 2017

Outstanding food ! We ate here for lunch and would highly recommend this cute tasty restaurant. I We all enjoyed our food especially their guacamole & tacos .....so delicious, fresh and reasonable. Seating is casual outdoors and they do serve alcohol (we ordered beer).Service was...fast too !More

Date of visit: February 2017
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Reviewed 13 September 2016

Convenient local taco shop for breakfast/lunch crowd. They even have happy hours for later. Seating is outside on plain bench/tables, half in front by the cars, with cover offered by table umbrellas, the other half in a covered patio with fans -- that's important if...you want to minimize insect engagement when eating. I stop by for breakfast tacos every now and again but to be honest, it's hit and miss. Some mornings the tacos are better than others, you can never be sure of a consistent product. They have one window for ordering, one for pick up. Today I ordered two migas tacos and a coffee. It was quiet when I parked so I had the order window to myself, but the delays getting any attention from within meant I had a few customers behind me when I ordered. The food and drinks appear out the other window at the front. When your order is ready they place it out the other window and shout out your name. With passing traffic you might have to check a couple of times to determine if it's yours. I've been there when orders never get picked up, I guess some people get tired waiting. Today the tacos were ok, loosely wrapped, extremely moist, with the cheese loaded up on one end rather than throughout. The provided sauce was limited in taste and quantity. On the plus side they were hot but not particularly tasty. The coffee was ok. I've had better tacos here so maybe it was a bad day but the slow service and rough accommodations don't really help when you pay the same price here for a sit down breakfast a block away at Mi Madres, where the food is consistently better. For those driving by, this place is alright. For those visiting Austin, it's probably considered a cool spot but how many more of those do we need here? I'd like to love this place but the inconsistent product and the sloppy service leaves too much to be desired.More

Date of visit: September 2016
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Reviewed 4 April 2019 via mobile

By far, these were the best enchiladas I have ever enjoyed. The black bean topping was unique and delicious. I was visiting Austin from Florida and will absolutely return to this restaurant again.

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 29 September 2018 via mobile

Breakfast taco heaven. I had the Cherrywood taco with farm eggs, potatoes, bacon, avocado and cheese. Great menu selection and fast service. The coffee was spot on too.

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 29 July 2018

I stopped in early on the way to my trainers location and grabbed a Carne Asada Taco and a small coffee. The Taco was decent with the meat cooked medium rare and paired with some grilled onions. In total the Taco and Coffee were ~...$7.50 which is an average value in my mind.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 5 July 2018 via mobile

Great for a quick bite. Too many taco places are trendy and overpriced. This is more authentic but funky and delicious!

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 4 July 2018 via mobile

After living in Austin for over a month, this place is still my favorite taco stand. They offer many classic tacos (barbacoa, al Pastor, etc) that are very flavorful. I especially love the camarón taco. They also have a refreshing frozen sangria that is worth...a try on a hot day.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 11 June 2018

Stopped by for late breakfast on a weekday morning. Excellent service and food. Ate on the picnic tables with the dog secured to the leg of the bench. We both had good eats. Must try.

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed 10 June 2018 via mobile

Was reccomended this place by a friend. Sad to say we were disappointed. If you like stewed meats you will prob like this place but it fell flat for me. Torchys blows this place away. Didn’t look appetizing either.

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 18 March 2018 via mobile

This review is way overdue. My family and I have been enjoying delicious tacos here for years. Both the Manor road and Burnet road locations. The tacos are delicious and I could probably drink the salsa it is so good. What do they put in...their beans to make them so tasty?? My favorite is the pescado burrito with a fresh lemonade. The service is always fun and friendly and they make a point of remembering you and what you like. The atmosphere is quirky and fun. Breakfast lunch and dinner tacos!More

Date of visit: March 2018
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Reviewed 11 January 2018

we enjoyed a good dinner with the kids. In fact, they all wanted seconds and then some. The food is fresh and the preparation is fast.

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed 17 September 2017 via mobile

You order outside and eat outside. The spot is clean, staff friendly, and menu delicious. Loved that they had Topo Chico, always a plus. Only negative for me was parking. Def would go again - on a not so hot day!

Date of visit: September 2017
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El Chilito, Austin - 2255 Manor Rd, University of Texas - Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

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El Chilito is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5