Cuantos Tacos · Michelin · Austin
East Austin taco bar with a rotating roster of creative fillings alongside the classics. The birria and al pastor are the anchors; the specials board is wher…
Cuantos Tacos launched in 2019 as an East Austin food truck, rooted in the Mexico City taco tradition that Luis Robledo absorbed through his family's background in Tamaulipas and a decade of work in local restaurants. The truck earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand, which positioned it alongside some of the city's most acclaimed brick-and-mortar operations—meaningful recognition for a format that operates out of a trailer. By 2026 Robledo had announced plans for a permanent storefront, a move that would give the kitchen more capacity while preserving the walk-up, counter-service format that made it what it is. The East 12th Street location on the East Side has been the truck's base, in a neighborhood that has watched Austin's dining scene transform around it.
East Austin taco bar with a rotating roster of creative fillings alongside the classics. The birria and al pastor are the anchors; the specials board is where the real experimentation happens.
Cuantos Tacos is a Michelin Bib Gourmand taqueria in East Austin with birria and al pastor as anchors and a rotating specials board that pushes further. One of Austin's most creative taco programs.
Cuantos Tacos is a Michelin Bib Gourmand taqueria in East Austin, opened in 2019 as a food truck by chef Luis Robledo, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained Austin native rooted in the Mexico City guisado tradition. The daily-rotating specials board supplements the birria and al pastor anchors with creative corn-tortilla preparations — recognition placing it alongside acclaimed brick-and-mortar operations citywide.
At a glance
- Address
- 2000 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702, Austin, TX
- Price range
- $
- Cuisine
- Mexican, Street Food, Tacos
Common questions
What makes Cuantos Tacos different from other Austin taquerias?
A rotating specials board that goes well beyond birria and al pastor. The kitchen uses those classics as the foundation and builds on top — creative fillings, seasonal ingredients, technique that treats the taco as a serious format.
Does Cuantos Tacos take reservations?
No — walk-in only. Arrive early evening before the line builds for the shortest wait. The queue moves at a consistent pace.
What should I order at Cuantos Tacos?
Check the specials first. The birria and al pastor are the reliable anchors; the specials board is where the kitchen's range shows. Agua frescas are made in-house when available.
Is Cuantos Tacos Michelin recognized?
Yes — Michelin Bib Gourmand, their designation for exceptional quality at an accessible price point.
What neighborhood is Cuantos Tacos in?
East Austin, on the corridor where the creative taqueria scene has concentrated over the past decade.
Is Cuantos Tacos good for a group?
Yes for a casual group — the walk-in, counter-service format works well for four to six people eating together. Not suited for large private events.