Austin IIII. Los Tacos.
Austin is known for their tacos. I know that Texas is where "Tex-Mex" food originated (duh), but what is about Austin and tacos, specifically? The world wide web yields many results for "Best Tacos in Austin" or restaurant/taqueria proprietary sites, but the strong connection between Austin and Tacos is still a mystery. I overcame the unknown and embarked on a taco adventure in Austin, TX. The first "tacos" I had were at Arturo's Bakery and Cafe on 17th Street (an easy walk from UT's campus). I walked into this little restaurant/counter service joint and loved how immediately friendly the man behind the counter was. The chalkboard menu features breakfast (served until 11am) with the ever popular Austin staple -- The Breakfast Taco. They had sandwiches and salads and quesadillas. Where were the tacos? I asked for a quesadillas suggestion. If I was in the mood for something sweet, the Sesame Ginger Chicken 'd...