Nixta Taqueria
A modern taco spot in East Austin, awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand, famous for its heirloom corn tortillas and duck carnitas.
Located on East 12th Street, this spot is helmed by Edgar Rico, the 2022 James Beard Emerging Chef, and earned a Bib Gourmand on the 2026 Michelin Texas guide. The signature duck carnitas taco uses thick tortillas made from pink heirloom corn, with duck leg slow-cooked for 16 hours and topped with citrus salsa. The roasted carrot tostada with herb ricotta and chili oil, as well as the tuna tostada, are also highly recommended. Happy Hour runs Tuesday through Saturday from 17:00 to 18:00, offering discounts on chips, salsa, and drinks. Reservations can be checked via OpenTable. Individual tacos are around $10, and tostadas are around $15. The lunch window is relatively short, so be sure to check the hours for the day.
Opening hours
Tue-Thu 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00; Sun 11:00-15:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Franklin Barbecue
- LBJ Presidential Library
- Lady Bird Lake
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Texas State Capitol
- UT Tower
- Sixth Street