Torchy's Tacos — Restaurant in Waco

Torchy’s Tacos Waco: A Breakfast Burrito That Deserves the Hype

Some mornings, you just need a burrito. Not the kind that leaves you questioning your life choices halfway through, but the kind that feels indulgent, balanced, and, most importantly, worth every bite. That’s exactly what I found at Torchy’s Tacos in Waco—a breakfast experience that turned a potentially overwhelming meal into an irresistible, can’t-put-it-down delight.

First Impressions: A Hefty Contender

When the Breakfast Burrito landed in front of me, my first thought was simple: this is a serious burrito. It had weight. It had presence. With cage-free eggs, refried pinto beans, crispy potatoes, chorizo, green chile queso, and mixed cheese, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, it was a force to be reckoned with. My initial concern? That it might be too much. But, like a bag of Lay’s potato chips, after one bite, there was no stopping.

The Flavor Breakdown

Each component played its part. The eggs were fluffy, the beans impossibly creamy, and the potatoes added just enough crisp to contrast the richness of the chorizo and queso. This isn’t a burrito that blurs together into one monotonous flavor—it’s layered, and every ingredient is distinguishable in the best way.

But the real magic happened when I reached for the salsas.

The Salsa Effect

Torchy’s doesn’t just throw in a side of salsa as an afterthought. The Roja Salsa and Tomatillo Salsa each brought their own personality to the dish. • Roja Salsa: Deep, smoky, and slightly spicy—it amped up the burrito’s bolder flavors. • Tomatillo Salsa: Bright, tangy, and a little citrusy—it cut through the richness, waking up the palate.

Alternating between the two turned each bite into a new experience, enhancing different elements of the burrito and preventing any chance of flavor fatigue.

The One Miss? Coffee, or Lack Thereof

Now, let’s talk about breakfast etiquette. A burrito like this begs for coffee—a dark, robust roast to round out the experience. But Torchy’s didn’t have coffee available that morning. Instead, I had orange juice, which was fine, but it wasn’t the pairing I was craving.

Did it ruin the meal? No. But coffee would have completed it. And considering they’ve served it before, I hope they bring it back.

Final Verdict: Five-Star Worthy?

Even without the coffee, the burrito itself earned its five stars. It was bold, satisfying, and surprisingly addictive. If you’re in Waco and looking for a breakfast that actually delivers, this one won’t disappoint. Just maybe grab a coffee from somewhere else on...

If you you're a fan of overpriced, underwhelming tacos, you're in luck.

disclaimer I can only speak to the quality/price of their fish tacos. I've heard good things about other offerings including their queso.

I ordered 2 Mr. Pinks [I actually ordered a Mr. Pink and a Mr. Orange, but Mr. Orange was unavailable that day], one flour one corn to go - total came to a little over $10. "Not a problem," I thought, "it's fish, always going to be a little more expensive." The order came and I knew immediately this wasn't going to be a good experience: tiny bag. At first I thought my order had been switched, but I reached in and felt 2 small, tightly-wrapped tacos. "these better be the best tasting tacos I've ever had..." Not even close. First, there was almost nothing but fish and cheese in the tacos [see pictures]. To be fair, the cheese did go well with the fish, but very little cilantro, no cabbage, nothing else really. And, while the fish was decently flavored, the meat was quite dry - definitely not worth the $10 for two.

Compare this with the delicious monster meal I got at Fuego the day before: 2 enormous fish tacos with great flavor and lots of toppings (cabbage, sauce, cilantro, etc.); plus, a toppings bar in the restaurant to add all types of extra salsas, lettuce, onions, cilantro, sour cream, etc. - all this, $8 FOR 2 TACOS. Don't even bother with Torchy's - if you're in the market for fish tacos, head straight for Fuego just a few blocks away and...

Worst experience ever! Girl taking my order didn’t seem to want to get off her phone to take our order. She wasn’t pleasant and overall didn’t seem to enjoy her job or want to work there and she was wearing her slippers! She didn’t get my order right either. The place was dirty but not very busy. Maybe they were short handed but I never received my chips n salsa and had to request a refund! My order came out nearly 30 minutes after I placed it, so the chips n salsa would have been nice to have! Luckily, just before my order came, a young man gave me a coupon for free chips and I asked a server if I coupd cash in. The manager came out to give me a refund and offered to give me chips for free but I declined. I always have a great experience at Torchy’s but this wasn’t it! I get it…. Busy time of year, lots of people, lots of stress but let’s have someone at the counter that smiles, is pleasant, thorough, and can get off their phone long enough to do their job. She was literally leaning over on the counter looking down at her phone and I felt like I was just bothering her. Maybe her back was hurting or maybe she had a family emergency she was having to deal with on the floor. Also, maybe she wore her uniform to bed and mistakenly put her slippers on instead of her dress code shoes? I’m not sure what she was going through yesterday but I certainly hope things get better for her and...