Taqueria El Mariachi

These tacos are so good, and the guy in the window--who seems to do everything himself--is always friendly. I, too, am torn between not wanting other people to find this place and wanting to make sure he stays in business!

I drive Jones Road a lot and have been seeing this cart for quite some time. This is a really small cart too, probably the one of the smallest I've seen. Every time I wanted to try it, I either did not have cash on hand or it was closed. It's elusiveness made me only hungrier for it! Finally this last Saturday it was open when I was driving by, so I stopped in. The signage is a little odd... it had an Open sign saying come on in and pointing to the left, so I walked around the side only to realize the obvious. The menu was small, maybe 6 or 7 items listed. As always, we tried the Al Pastor and decided on the Barbacoa for the second one. At two bucks each, I handed him a $5.00 and went home to eat them. Corn tortilla and hot salsa (green creamy jalapeno), we split each taco and both agreed the Barbacoa was better, perhaps more of the mood we were in. The Al Pastar was good as well, but seemed a little lacking in spice. Overall, this place fits the tacos I would expect but does not leave a lasting impression. The man working was very appreciative of my business and his service was fast. I hope he sticks around.

Cash only. I've had breakfast tacos all over Austin -- tacodeli, papalote, con madre. Maria taco xpress etc. and these are my favorite. $2 for a 4 item breakfast taco. Awesome green salsa. Just trust me and check this place out!

Unassuming Taco Truck next to the bread basket. Amazing Carne Asada, please don't go here, I never want to wait in line. Stick to the overhyped taco trucks you're used to.

Been driving by the place for months and never had time to stop. Finally checked it out today and it was amazing grabbed two tacos one barbadcoa and one beef asada. The guy working the tiny food truck is super nice and happy to make the tacos how ever you want. I got both tacos without pico with cilantro and they were amazing. Bring Cash or hit the bread basket's ATM.

This place is legit! There are a number of great taco options in Austin, and I would rank this place among the best in terms of food quality, but there is no comparison when it comes to value. Everything here is reasonably priced and delicious, and I've tried just about all of it. All the meat is tender and flavorful, but I'm especially fond of the chicken and campechana tacos. The gentleman that runs this establishment is very friendly and does not skimp on anything. The salsa is also top shelf. The service is fast, too, as there is rarely a long line. Do yourself a favor and check this place out, just make sure you bring cash.

Best burritos and prices in Austin. Cash only. But this place is the real deal. Being from the bay area, where we have burrito trucks, not taco trucks, we are particular about our burritos. We've been to dozens of places in Austin.... El Mariachi does them best.

Wow. I have tried the barbacoa and campechano tacos on corn and I loved both of them! The corn in a cup was awesome as well and at a great price, the customer service is great also. Come by and support this little taco truck!

Some of the best al pastor around Dude has the hands of God! Always the go to if I'm down south and want some good!