Taqueria El Picante
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
El Picante's breakfast recommendations span its Austin trailers, including the flag-store outlet at Duval and 45th. One visitor specifically praises the large breakfast tacos and value at that trailer. Other diners recommend the tortillas and sauces across the business, including comments about the 38th and Airport truck. One customer finds the food underwhelming relative to its reputation. Experiences at one trailer are not a promise about another.
Address
Taqueria el Picante #2, 4429 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Breakfast tacos
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/thumperj in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Shares this taqueria as a favorite, praising both salsas and the potato-bacon-egg tacos.
- Recommendsu/godspeeding in r/austinfood · Jul 2025portion
Says the Hyde Park truck serves a huge breakfast taco that amounts to nearly two for a low price.
- Recommendsu/nothanksimgoodthanks in r/austinfood · Jul 2025taste
Mentions a second truck at 38th and Airport and rates it very highly.
- Recommendsu/Alan_ATX in r/austinfood · Oct 2024taste
Says this truck at 38th and Airport serves strong tacos at breakfast and lunch, with standout corn tortillas.
- Recommendsu/splityourtongue in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Briefly calls the parent's taqueria the best, endorsing it.
- Recommendsu/JohnBrambleberry in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Notes morning crowds of workers make it not really secret, but still praises it highly.
- Recommendsu/MidsummerNight787 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024price
Glad about the Hyde Park trailer, visits often, and calls the place amazing with good prices.
- Caveatu/Beneficial_Copy_1840 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Was underwhelmed compared to the hype, though still hopes to like it.
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- Recommendsu/TigerPoppy in r/austinfood · May 2024taste
Calls the salsa very hot and the tacos very good, but often brings separate salsa.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.