Asador at Bufords

700 W 6th St, Austin
(512) 869-9230

Recent Reviews

Alex C.

Amazing food! The meat was so tender and flavorful. I could tell the guacamole was extremely fresh which I appreciated. Tortillas are perfect! The queso had an amazing kick to it! Order the chicken quesadilla and the brisket nachos!

Joelynn L.

Great tacos! The meat is really the star of the show. Served like traditional street tacos but bigger.

Blaire B.

Ok I've had asador at both locations now, and while I think they probably were incredible when they first opened, now they're slinging en masse for the bar crowds and the quality control has gone downhill. The tortillas and salsas were very good, the meats were okay - bit dry. Honestly I told my friend she should have taken the queso back. Not only was it actively cold when we got it, I also think there was something wrong with it. It had a very funky sour note to it, like beer cheese. The chips were delightful, fried perfectly crispy and well seasoned. It'll do if you find yourself in Buford's (which I try not to), but personally after my experience I would recommend others to go to One Taco down the street at Little Woodrow's instead.

William F.

Very small, unassuming taco stand in the middle of a brilliant concept of three specialty bars. I had the brisket and carnitas tacos. The brisket was more like a taco stand barbacoa (which was amazing,) and the carnitas shined through with a rich, sage like flavor that I had never experienced. I'm used to citrus, white pepper, and garlic as a mojo style carnitas, but this was an unexpected surprise. Thank you for making my experience tremendous. Top notch, and absolutely matched the caliber of the cocktail and bar service that it accompanied. I couldn't recommend this more. I wish I had more time in Austin to appreciate this place on a weekly level. I assume it's spectacular for events, as well. Five stars all the way to this whole establishment.

Black M.

I had tried the one at Bufords Friday night. I had gotten a brisket quesadilla, chicken taco and chips/queso for $34. It was all entirely way too salty....chips included, so I threw it away after a bite or two of each. Although I'm sure that other locations may have better Luck, I personally will not drive from north Austin to try it again.

Elizabeth A.

Let me tell about this $6 tacos. Brisket was Rich in flavor, toasted flour tortilla, the carnitas was simply not carnitas plain no seasoning very little meat as well on both. Staff was rude, requested some ice with our coke and simply decline saying the coke is cold enough. Bathrooms were clean and patio was enjoyable.

Elizabeth Williams

These are some of the best nachos I have had in a LONG time.

Alicia A.

The place was empty and I should've followed my heart... I never choose a place with low reviews and this time I gave it the benefit of the doubt... BIG MISTAKE... tacos and guacamole salty, no forks to cut the quesadilla for my small child. Staff seem they didn't want to be bothered. Don't waste your time.

Johan M.

These are some of the best tacos I've ever had in Austin. The tortillas are buttery and amazing. The smoked brisket was smoky and tender, with just the right amount of delicious fat and grease. The chicken taco with the melted cheese was devine and one of the best tacos I've ever had. This spot is amazing. It is hidden in the back of Buford's Bar, don't miss it!

Kyle Taylor

I was thoroughly impressed with the size and taste of the tacos I had, I will be back

Robert D.

Got a chicken taco, the chicken was hard, also not sure if Austin knows what a cheese quesadilla is supposed to be. Got some chips and salsa with queso, for 10 bucks the queso was worth 2 bucks. Wife had a catfish taco, which she said was good. Overall for the price and the food I give this place 2, only because of the catfish taco.

Mahesh Paolini-Subramanya

The brisket and carnitas tacos are really really good - especially with a decent slather of the green sauce that helps cut a little of the fattiness.Then again, the only thing preventing this from getting to 5 stars is that it *is* fatty. Mind you, given what it is, you expect it to be fatty, but then again, my liver is still in a little bit of shock a few hours later.Still, excellent tacos, and given that you're in Buford's, you can order a pint of (expensive!) beer, chill, watch football on the screen (if that's your thing) and eat your tacos.Note, the chips (optional. expensive) are deeply fried, and not particularly good...

Corina Margain

Tacos are good, service was terrible. We placed an order and the guy working on the shift gave our order to someone else and said it was the last one he had. Even though we prepaid for this we needed up getting something we did not want. Smh

Mark P

Meaty and delicious Tex-Mex tacos and tasty queso dip! Recommend.

Alex N.

These are some of the best tacos I've ever had at a food truck. Five stars for highly exceeding my expectations, but I knocked it down a star, because it's a little pricey. The chicken tacos and brisket tacos are my favorite, and they also have house-made chips, which is huge. They have an online app, so you can order 20 minutes prior to getting there, and then the food is ready when you arrive. I moved close by, and am thankful I did. This has quickly become my go-to spot for watching football games during the week.

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