ROUND 5: KEEP IT CLASSY VS.

The only way to find your favorite taco in Austin is to trust someone’s advice, and I’m beyond grateful I did. The Beef Fajita Tacos at El Secreto de la Abuela taste exactly how you’re fantasizing they will. Perfectly charred tortillas with a smoky, savory cut of fajitas lying inside leave you questioning why you waited so long to listen to your friend's advice. Basically, it’s a damn good taco.

Eastside Classics Checklist

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• COUNTER CAFÉ’S BURGER

• CHERRYWOOD COFFEHOUSE'S BURGERS & TACOS

• CISCO’S TACOS

• JOE’S TACOS

• DAN’S HAMBURGERS

• BUDDY’S HAMBURGERS & TACOS

Enough about cows. When talking pig, one particular taco style stands out as staple amongst the rest. Since 1985, Rosita’s Al Pastor has been feeding not only bellies but also souls with their traditional al pastor tacos. The homemade flour tortillas lead the charge, their structural integrity and flavor shining a light on the main attraction that is the spit-grilled, red-hued pork. Brought to Mexico by Lebanese immigrants, the al pastor style of cooking involves marinating thinly sliced meat and placing it on the trompo, a rotating spit, traditionally heated over charcoal. The slightly crispy pork on the outside of the spit is then shaved off in small, tender bits. The resulting taco filling is smoky, tender-yet-crunchy, and tinged with just a subtle touch of heat. Add Rosita’s green salsa, oft rumored to be one of the best in town, for an extra dousing of flavor.