Taqueria Las Chismosas — Restaurant in Austin

We stopped at this place to grab a quick bite to eat. The reviews had me excited about trying it. I ordered the AL Pastor plate ($14.50) and my spouse ordered 2 tacos (beef fajita $5.00/ al pastor $4.50). I was immediately SUPER disappointed in my order portions and lack of flavor. The food came out quickly but the largest portion on my plate was an oversized iceburge lettuce "salad". Shredded Iceberg and a few pieces of diced tomato is all it was. The wilted lettuce looked and smelled past its prime. Looking at MY al pastor meat portions and comparing it to one of the al Pastor tacos my spouse ordered, it looked about the same size meat portions as what is contained in a single taco. Maybe a tad bit more, but not by much. It was bland and lacking in flavor. Not at ALL what Al Pastor should be. The rice and bean portions were decent and so was their quality. However, when it was all said and done, I basically paid a premium price for a "plate" of rice, beans and Iceberg lettuce. The reviews here are not at all in-line with what you can expect. As is common now, the ordering process has you divy the tip upfront. Mind you, ordering at the counter, seating yourself AND serving your self in picking up your own food when ready.. Seems EVERYONE is holding their hand out for a tip now just to even place an order. Totally out of hand if you ask me. My biggest regret is the tip for a subpar experience. My advice is tip on your way OUT as was typical pre-covid. My recommendation to anyone considering 2 tacos v s. the plate... go with the two tacos. You will STILL leave hungry but at least you won't feel as taken. (If the owner reads this... please tell me what exactly the tip is for. Clearly it wasn't for service or portions). Maybe NOT tipping gets you even SMALLER portions. In hindsight, the tip would have been better spent on another taco as here I am searching for yet another place to eat since we're still hungry.. Definitely not an experience worthy of anything more than TWO stars! I have to wonder how they have such a rave review. 🤔 NOTHING about my experience would even hint at such a...

The food is bad. Like a bad lover who manages to avoid being insecure, they seem to blissfully serve their food with pride. They served up plate after plate of underwhelming helpings of tacos and tortas, which I reluctantly ate, while dreaming of a much better restaurant. I would rank each dish, though, I struggle to distinguish between each menu item since it was devoid of any flavor profile, the restaurant may prevail since they are allocating zero budget to seasoning. Seasons change, however, just like I changed venues moments after being presented with some of the most bland Mexican fare I’d ever encountered. Ghosting is a generous exit from Las Chismosas, considering the harsh critique one could afford them. I consider the flavor of divorce more palatable than anything I ate...

A rare taste of home! As a San Antonio native who moved to Austin...I often miss the authentic, flavorful Mexican cuisine that can be found everywhere in my hometown. Last night's discovery of Tacqueria Las Chismosas was an unexpected treat!! I followed the most amazing smell to this small, unassuming streetside walk-up restaurant. By the time I ordered and sat down, I was already drooling. The food came out looking great. From the first flavorful bite, I was transported back home!!! These guys can COOK and now I know where to go anytime I want great, authentic Mexican cuisine! A truly...