The Difference Between Tex-Mex and Real Mexican Tacos

There's a difference between Tex-Mex and real Mexican tacos, and at Taquería de Diez, we specialize in the real deal: Tijuana-style street tacos with simple, fresh ingredients and traditional Mexican preparation. Think authentic taquería from the border regions of Mexico, not hard shell combo plates with rice and beans.

Our recipes come from Tijuana, Mexicali, and Ensenada—the heart of Baja California's legendary street food culture. We use traditional techniques passed down through generations: marinating meats properly for maximum flavor, grilling on the plancha for that perfect char, using quality corn and flour tortillas, and keeping toppings simple yet impactful—cilantro, onions, lime, and salsa.

What Makes Our Tacos Authentically Mexican

No iceberg lettuce. No shredded cheddar cheese. No sour cream. Just tacos como debe ser (as they should be). Our carne asada is marinated using our house recipe, then grilled to order. Our al pastor rotates on a real trompo with pineapple on top, just like in Tijuana. Our pollo asado is juicy and flavorful, prepared fresh daily.

Every taco is served on a fresh tortilla—corn or flour, your choice—and topped simply: fresh cilantro, finely diced white onions, and a wedge of lime. That's it. The simplicity lets the quality of the meat shine through. This is how tacos have been served on Mexican streets for generations, and there's a reason this formula hasn't changed.

Austin's Tijuana-Style Taquería

Austin's food scene appreciates quality and authenticity, and that's exactly what we deliver. Whether you're a Mexico native craving a taste of home or an Austinite ready to experience real Mexican street tacos for the first time, you'll find them at our Downtown and South Lamar locations. We're proud to bring Tijuana's street food culture to the heart of Texas.

Visit us to experience what authentic Mexican tacos taste like. Order online for quick pickup, or stop by to watch our taqueros work the plancha with practiced expertise. We're open late Thursday through Saturday (until 1 AM) because in Mexico, great tacos are available whenever hunger strikes. Come taste the difference that authenticity makes.