Hidden on East Cesar Chavez Street, Las Trancas Taco Stand might not look like much at first glance — just a blue trailer, a gravel lot, and a few picnic tables under string lights.
But don’t be fooled. For Austinites, this humble spot is a culinary landmark. Since opening, it has earned a cult following for serving tacos so authentic, locals guard it like a secret and tourists often stumble onto it by luck.
I first found Las Trancas after a late-night concert, lured by the smoky aroma drifting down the street, and from the very first bite I knew: this wasn’t just another taco truck…