El Xolo Tacos
When it comes to Mexican cuisine, there’s vastly more diversity than most Americans realize. I grew up in Mexico, where I earned a master’s degree in agriculture. This granted me a unique knowledge of corn and its varying colors and flavors. After landing in Austin, TX, I began working in the food truck scene. I was surprised to find residents thought of corn tortillas as one single dish. This is far from the case.
We began our journey as a food truck on October 12, 2019. Since we couldn't afford a busy street location at the start, we hit the streets of Austin, bringing delicious meals to offices and apartment complexes for lunch and dinner. With time, hard work, and a whole lot of flavor, we grew our services to include private events like weddings, birthday parties, and corporate catering. It’s been an amazing ride!
We started as a food truck!
From Food truck to brick and mortar
A year after we opened our little kitchen inside a Shell gas station, we put in a lot of time and effort to bring more flavor and experience to our customers. We teamed up with various delivery services and corporate platforms, and we're still offering private catering as drop-off!
We’ve also partnered with local coffee shops, which has really helped us reach more customers. Many of these shops sell our delicious breakfast tacos, giving us even more exposure!
-Luis, Owner, El Xolo Tacos
At El Xolo Tacos, it all comes down to the tortillas
Our corn tortillas are a colorful treat, coming in shades of red, blue, yellow, and white. Each color brings its own unique flavor, which our customers often love to learn about. Sometimes, folks wonder if our tortillas are painted, and that gives me a great chance to share some fun facts about Mexican agriculture! It's also interesting to see how some customers develop their favorite tortilla flavors—something you don’t usually find in the United States!