Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bluefin Sushi Bar and Ramen, The Coffehouse at Caroline and Polvos Interior Mexican Cuisine, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for tacos in Austin. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Austin's Upscale Tacos Destinations
Austin’s culinary scene takes the humble taco to sophisticated new heights with this curated collection of upscale Mexican destinations. From the artisanal, house-made masa at Suerte to refined takes on traditional fillings across the city, these spots offer a polished dining experience that celebrates bold and authentic flavors. Whether you are looking for a chic date night or a celebratory feast, these restaurants redefine what it means to enjoy a taco in the heart of Texas.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Tacos in Austin | Top Upscale Spots
- Bluefin Sushi Bar and Ramen · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- The Coffehouse at Caroline · rated 4/5: American.
- Polvos Interior Mexican Cuisine · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Market Street Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Super Burrito at The Water Tank · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Taco Shack · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- The League Kitchen & Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Las Palomas Restaurant and Bar · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Taquito Aviles · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- OneTaco Taquería @ Anderson Lane · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Mama Betty's Tex-Mex Cantina · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Vera Cruz: Mexican.
- The Vegan Nom: Mexican.
- Caroline: American.
- El Tacorrido: Authentic Mexican Taqueria: Mexican.
- Tacodeli: Mexican.
- Chi'Lantro BBQ: Korean.
- Velvet Taco: Mexican.
- Tacodeli: Mexican.
- Guero's Taco Bar: Mexican.
- Maudie's Tex Mex: Mexican.
- Mario's Seafood: Seafood.
- Matt's El Rancho: Mexican.
- Vaquero Taquero: Mexican.
- Kesos Taco House: Mexican.
- Veracruz all natural: Mexican.
- El Pollo Rico: Mexican.
- Mission Burger Co.: American.
- Quickie Pickie: Mexican.
- Jo's Coffee: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
