Situated just north of the Mexican border, Austin is famous for its Tex-Mex cuisine, including breakfast tacos. In Southwest Austin, some restaurants throughout the region have adopted traditional and unique twists on the breakfast staple. Here’s a list of some area options:
BILL MILLER BAR-B-Q The barbecue restaurant offers 18 types of breakfast tacos ranging from $1.29-$3.49. Patrons have the option to create their own taco using any of the barbecued meats, such as brisket, ham, sausage, chopped chicken and turkey.
136 W. Slaughter Lane 512-280-8364 www.billmillerbbq.com Breakfast hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30-11 a.m., Sat. 5:30 a.m.-noon, Sun. 6 a.m.-noon
CASA MARIA A variety of breakfast tacos are available all day, including chorizo and egg, potato and egg, and ham and egg. Specialty taco choices include the carne asada with egg, the machacado taco and the migas taco. Tacos range in price from $1.75-$2.50.
4327 S. First St., Ste. 102 512-444-8861 www.casamariarestaurant.net Hours: Mon.-Thu. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 6 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

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CASA GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Customers can order from a variety of tacos, including bacon and egg, potato and egg, chorizo and egg, and ham and egg. Specialty tacos, such as the migas, chicharron, barbacoa and carnitas, are also available. Prices range from $2.25-$2.50, and extra toppings can be added for an extra $0.39-$0.59 each. Gluten-free ingredients are available upon request.
1901 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 159 512-441-9504 www.casagarcias.net Hours: Mon.-Thu. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
CHINOS BANDITOS
Formerly known as Chinos and Gringos, the Asian/Tex-Mex fusion restaurant offers three specialty tacos known as The Good: mushrooms, avocado, pico de gallo and egg; The Bad: potatoes, bacon, candied jalapenos, egg and cheese; and The Ugly: fajita beef, beans, potatoes, over-medium egg and cheese. A build-your-own taco option is also available. Taco prices range from $1.75-$3.25.
6705 W. Hwy. 290, Ste. 608 512-296-2761 www.chinosbanditos.com Breakfast hours: Mon.-Fri. 7-11 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

HECHO IN MEXICO
Breakfast tacos are available daily and include combos such as potato and egg, ham and egg, chorizo and egg, and bacon and egg for $2 each. Specialty tacos are also offered ranging from $3-$3.75. The Kika Taco, a customer favorite according to the restaurant, is filled with ham, bacon, chorizo, egg and jalapenos. Extra toppings can be added for $0.25 each. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.
6001 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 301 512-301-0060 www.hechoenmexico-restaurant.com Breakfast hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-11 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
JALISCO’S RESTAURANT & BAR
Customers can build their own breakfast tacos with ingredients such as ham, bacon, potatoes, chorizo, sausage and egg. A taco special runs from 8 a.m.-noon with three tacos for $4.99 (two ingredients only). Regular-priced tacos are sold for $2.59 each. Extra ingredients can be added for $0.29 each.
6601 S. Congress Ave. 512-448-9111 www.jaliscosaustin.com Breakfast hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-1p.m.
SERRANOS
Build-your-own breakfast tacos are available on the weekend brunch menu. Ingredients include eggs, potatoes, cheese, bacon, chorizo, ham, refried beans, avocados and pico de gallo.
5030 W. Hwy. 290 512-891-7592 www.serranos.com Brunch hours: Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
STUBB’S BAR-B-Q AT GRACELAND GROCERY
Nine taco options are available for customers, including migas, brisket, and egg and cheese. All tacos are $2, except for the brisket taco, which is $2.50. Three different types of salsas and barbecue sauces are also offered.
8600 W. Hwy. 290 512-792-9778 www.stubbsaustin.com Breakfast hours: Mon.-Sun. 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
TORTILLERIA RIO GRANDE #2
Breakfast tacos are offered on both corn or flour tortillas. Customers can combine eggs with seven ingredients, including bacon, sausage, chorizo, ham, potatoes, cheese and beans. Tacos are $2.50 before tax.
500 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 402 512-326-1341 www.tortilleriariogrande.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 6 a.m.-5 p.m.

VALENTINA’S TEX MEX BBQ
Three breakfast tacos are offered at the Tex-Mex/barbecue food truck, including the potato, egg and cheese, topped with tomato serrano salsa; the Ultimate Bean and Cheese, featuring a choice of smoked brisket or pulled pork; and The Real Deal Holyfield, including fried egg, potatoes, refried beans, bacon, tomato serrano salsa, and the customer’s choice of smoked brisket or pulled pork.
11500 Manchaca Road 512-221-4248 www.valentinastexmexbbq.com Breakfast hours: Mon.-Sun. 8-11 a.m.

VERACRUZ ALL NATURAL
The Veracuz All Natural food truck offers a variety of breakfast tacos, including the migas taco, the migas poblanos taco, and the La Reyna taco, which includes egg whites, spinach, avocados, carrots, mushrooms, red bell peppers, pico de gallo and Monterey Jack cheese. Customers can also build their own tacos.
Radio Coffee & Beer, 4208 Manchaca Road 512-629-8238 www.veracruztacos.com Hours: Mon.-Sun. 7 a.m.-midnight
This list is not comprehensive.