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DATE OF TRAVEL: Oct
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TRAVELLER: Elyse
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COUNTRY: USA
A Little Spice with
Your Coffee
TacoDeli is a local institution. The menu
is big, ambitious and diverse (vegetarian
and vegan included), embodying
Austin’s melting pot vibe. Some of its
edibles are available in unexpected
places, including Houndstooth Coffee,
which offers a tidy selection of TacoDeli
eats as an alternative for those favouring
spice over sugar. Its rich brews make
an excellent companion for the savoury
sauces and spices.
http://www.tacodeli.com ;
http://www.houndstoothcoffee.com
ON THE BOULEVARD
Cesar Chavez Boulevard is the place for
thriving old-school Mexican eateries. The
diner-style Juan in a Million has many
bountiful dishes and a hot and smoky
signature salsa that keeps customers
coming through breakfast and lunch.
Its Don Juan El Taco Grande reigns
supreme as the king of breakfast plates
with heaps of eggs, cheese, bacon,
sausage, and other fixings that make it
a meal for two. Las Trancas, meanwhile,
wins raves for its spiced, thinly shaved
meats. http://www.juaninamillion.com ;
http://www.facebook.com/Las-Trancas-
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¡QUE NATURAL!
On the lighter side of the spectrum,
Veracruz All Natural draws you in
with its hippie-cool Airstream trailers,
colourful picnic tables, and a menu
that’s a touch healthier, from organic
aguas frescas and fresh fruit drinks
to popular fish and vegetarian tacos.
Heartier appetites will enjoy the Oaxaca-
influenced Chicken Mole taco with its
decadent-but-earthy poblano negro
sauce. http://www.veracruzallnatural.com
Taco Treasure Hunt
If you’re seeking more of Austin’s interesting
indie taco spots, the people’s choices include
Granny’s Tacos, an ambulance resurrected
as a food truck, and Juana Taco, offering
South Texas style tacos with meat sourced
from the Rio Grande Valley and meat-topped
potatoes on the side. Even the legendary
Salt Lick BBQ offers their version of the local
favourite at Austin-Bergstrom International
Airport. http://www.facebook.com/Grannys-Tacos-
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juanatacoatx.com ; http://www.saltlickbbq.com
DESPITE THE recent proliferation of restaurants offering
global cuisine around the city, the taco is Austin’s signature
dish. What could be more fitting for this famously progressive
and artsy town than something that’s accessible to all and can
be prepared in thousands of different ways?
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