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Austin Taco Project, Austin, TX

Austin Taco Project

4.1
4.1
78 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Located in the heart of downtown, Austin Taco Project - a two-time recipient of the OpenTable Diners' Choice 2024 award - is a vibrant playground for your senses. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this energetic hot spot serves up a novel take on fusion tacos, custom craft cocktails and interactive gaming and dining experiences to keep Austin weird in the best possible way.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 6:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 682-2739
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Ben-David
  • Private party facilities
    Entertain a group of taco and cocktail enthusiasts in Austin Taco Project’s unique private and semi-private spaces, featuring audio visual support, great food, colorful cocktails and fantastic service.For additional information, please email us at AUSCVRestaurants@hilton.com.
  • Private party contact
    Lauren Sondheimer: (512) 482-8000 ext. 2702
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    4th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet is $10<br />Hilton Parking Garage FREE with validation
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cinco de Sabor: A Don Julio Spirited Dinner

    US$80.00 per person

    Apr 25, 2025 only
    Don't miss an unforgettable evening at Austin Taco Project with a curated, five-course dining and cocktail pairing experience. Embark on a flavorful culinary journey with a chef-inspired dinner presentation and expertly crafted beverage selections, showcasing the versatility of Don Julio tequila and Mezcal Unión in every sip: Amuse-Bouche: -Oyster with bloody Maria granita, mustard oil, seaweed First Course: -Shrimp toast with benne seeds, chili aioli, avocado, cilantro -Mezcal Unión grapefruit paloma Second Course: -Lobster roll with pickled jicama, papaya-lime salad, pepitas, mango coulis, tomato, tobiko -Don Julio Alma Miel Third Course: -Hot smoked duck breast with corn & poblano cheese arepa, rissole carrots, radish, mole -Don Julio Tequila Anejo old fashioned Fourth Course: -Lamb birria with fried halloumi, chimichurri tomato, squash, corn tortilla foam, consommé -Don Julio Reposado cold brew martini with Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur Fifth Course: -Panna cotta with coconut, guava, passion fruit, tuille -Neat pour of Don Julio 1942 Join us 7 pm-10 pm for a night of exceptional flavors and delightful company!
    Cinco de Sabor:  A Don Julio Spirited Dinner photo

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Austin Taco Project offers a delightful dining experience with standout breakfast options and impressive service. Reviewers praise the "excellent breakfast buffet" and "fantastic omelette" by Chef Roy. While some mention staffing issues, the overall atmosphere remains enjoyable. Highlights include "delicious food," "awesome margaritas," and "layers of luscious avocado toast." Highly recommended for a satisfying meal.

78 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Have breakfast each morning while at a conference as well as dinner one night. Food was great, but they were terribly understaffed. They had one person trying to cover the entire place at breakfast. At dinner the bartender was trying to cover the entire bar as well as a large section of the restaurant. I did see/hear one customer talking to the manager at breakfast regarding the lack of staff. The manager was giving him some baloney excuse about not expecting the volume of customers. There was a conference of about 4,000 people at the Austin Convention Center and the Hilton was the host hotel for the conference organizers. Also, the restaurant was only half full at best at the time and there wasn't any additional help the subsequent days. So, the whole "not expecting the volume" reason was total bull. I felt bad for the staff as it's clear the managers didn't have any interest in supporting what they need to do a good job.

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  2. Thomas

    VIP

    Dallas

    242 reviews

    5.0

    242 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mark and Trevor provided great service. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Elvia and Erika keep the buffet looking fresh and all items are refreshed when needed. Chef Roy prepares a fantastic omelette. I appreciate the warm greeting from Sean and Dana when approaching the host/hostess stand. We always enjoy our dining experience at the Taco Project.

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  3. Jennie

    Atlanta

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Last minute decision for breakfast and not disappointed. Friendly service and good food. Group of 6 and had breakfast tacos and all weee good!

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  4. debra

    RP

    214 reviews

    5.0

    214 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Who would have thought that a venue called Austin Taco Project would be a perfect spot for a delicious breakfast. Avocado Toast was layers of luscious.

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  5. Andy

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Would definitely not choose this place again. Food was below average and service was worse.

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  6. Dwayne C

    Houston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was there for a Saturday happy hour. The margaritas Spencer made were awesome. I chose the chicken nachos & two tacos, the confit pork & carne asada. The carne asada was slightly overcooked, but both were loaded! The portions were definitely Texas style, lol. I'd definitely return!

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  7. Thomas

    VIP

    Dallas

    242 reviews

    5.0

    242 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vinny and Erika provided excellent service. My cooked-to-order omelette was very good.

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  8. Chris

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. My wife, daughter and I weee very happy with the food, the service and the atmosphere. We will definitely go back again.

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  9. karen

    VIP

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were good but they were very short staffed so we had to sit in very uncomfortable seats at the bar and service was slow. Weird cause was there for a conference. Otherwise, fine….

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  10. Carolyn

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I held a small (6 person) business meeting in the early morning. The restaurant did a very nice job of accomodating my request for a quiet table however, this seemed to affect the service. After the initial coffee service and taking of our order, the waiter never returned to refill coffee and completely forgot the request by one guest for a small fruit cup. The breakfast buffet selected by most of the team, was robust and the food was good.

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FAQs

Austin Taco Project is rated 4.1 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Austin Taco Project

500 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    4th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 6:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is $10<br />Hilton Parking Garage FREE with validation
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Ben-David
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 682-2739
  • Private party facilities
    Entertain a group of taco and cocktail enthusiasts in Austin Taco Project’s unique private and semi-private spaces, featuring audio visual support, great food, colorful cocktails and fantastic service.For additional information, please email us at AUSCVRestaurants@hilton.com.
  • Private party contact
    Lauren Sondheimer: (512) 482-8000 ext. 2702
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