updated 07/2009


Taco Shack Bowl

It's almost time again for the historic rivalry between two of Austin’s oldest high schools, McCallum Knights vs. Anderson Trojans. Please join us!

McCALLUM vs. ANDERSON
September 4th 2009
House Park Field
 
 
updated 06/2008

Keep em' coming Austin! For the 4th year in a row the readers of the Austin Chronicle have voted Taco Shack as their choice for BEST TACO!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
We could not have done it without you and your appetite!

Austin Chronicle Restraunt Poll 2008
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updated 06/2007

For the 3rd year in a row the readers of the Austin Chronicle have voted Taco Shack as their choice for BEST TACO! This year we also held our honorable mention for BEST MEXICAN BREAKFAST and picked up a new honorable mention for Best Taqueria.

Thanks to Readers of the Daily Texan as well! We were also voted as having the Best Breakfast Taco and have been given the honor to be put on the "UT Most" list!

Thanks again and again. Have a great summer and we'll see you soon!


Austin Chronicle Restraunt Poll 2007
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updated 02/2007

new tacoshack locationNEW TACO SHACK
OPENS FEBRUARY 26th 2007
Once again sorry for the delay, we are so close I'm sure you can taste it! Taco Shack is happy to announce our latest location in North East Austin just two blocks up from 290 East at the intersection of Cross Park Drive and Exchange Drive. Thanks for all your support Austin!


Taco Shack #7 Opens Monday FEB 26th

New Location: 8201 Cross Park Drive B-1, Austin Texas click for map
(In the Walnut Creek Business Park near the main post office)
 
 
updated 06/2006
For the second year in a row the readers of the Austin Chronicle have voted Taco Shack as their choice for BEST TACO and BEST TAQUERIA! This year we also picked up an Honorable Mention for BEST MEXICAN BREAKFAST. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Stay tuned for information on how we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary this fall 2006.

Austin Chronicle Restraunt Poll 2006
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updated 03/2006


We're celebrating our 10th Anniversary!
 Stay tuned for upcoming announcements throughout the year to help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary. Thank you Austin for all your support throughout the years!
 
updated 12/2005

Taco Shack Gift Cards Available!
 Looking for a great gift idea? You can't go wrong with a gift of great Mexican food. Pick up a Taco Shack Gift Card today, and load it with any amount of money you'd like. Cards are rechargeable and redeemable at any Taco Shack location. A great gift idea anytime of the year.
 
updated 08/2005
McCallum WINS the Taco Shack Bowl!
 Congratulations to McCallum High School. Anderson and McCallum battled in the Taco Shack Bowl on Friday August 26th in a classic rivalry competition. McCallum led it 20-14 in the fourth and they would add to it in the closing minute of the game with a touchdown run. McCallum won 27-14. Congrats!
 
updated 08/2005
Extended Hours at Taco Shack (North Lamar only)
Attention Taco Shack Fans! Starting on Tuesday September 6th, Taco Shack North Lamar will be open til 9:00PM Monday – Saturday. Closed Sunday.
 
updated 05/2005
Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll 2005:
Best Taco: TACO SHACK
Best Taqueria: TACO SHACK
The people of Austin Texas have spoken and they voted Taco Shack as their choice for not only Favorite Taco but also their Favorite Taqueria! We would like to thank Austin for all their continued support and we look forward to serving you in the future.


Austin Chronicle Restraunt Poll 2005
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updated 03/2005

Celebrate Taco Shack's Anniversary
Help us celebrate our 5th Anniversary at 12439 Metric location with Mariachis on the patio Saturday March 5th. We'll also be celebrating our 9th year in business at 4002 North Lamar Saturday March 12th. Bring the whole family out for great food and good music as we continue to serve Austin with the best service.


Celebrate with Mariachis at the Taco Shack
Saturday, March 5th at 12439 Metric Blvd.
Saturday, March 12th at 4002 North Lamar
9:30AM - 11:00AM Both Days
 
updated 03/2005

Taco Shack is Excited about the Austin Wranglers!
Taco Shack we be at the Austin Wranglers games featuring the "Tortilla Toss" at Half Time. Participants will be randomly selected from the crowd and whoever can throw, fling, zip, or toss their tortilla the furthest will receive a prize. So bring the whole family out to the Austin Wranglers arena football games at the Frank Erwin center for a Great time.

We will also be featuring a 32oz. souvenir cup with the Taco Shack and Austin Wranglers logos. Stay tuned!


Upcoming Home Game: Austin Wranglers vs. Dallas Desperados
Sunday, March 13th at 3:00 PM

Visit Taco Shack North Lamar for FREE TICKETS!
*Supplies are limited for complimentary tickets
 
updated 02/2005
Taco Shack Welcome's SXSW Music Festival
Taco Shack supports all the musicians, artist and all others who are a part of Austin's South by Southwest Music Festival, March 11th - 19th. Stop by the Shack and fulfil those appetites.
 
updated 01/2005
Happy New Year!
Thank You to all our loyal customers who have supported us. We want to wish you all a great new year and much success in 2005! We have lots of exciting things coming your way this year. Visit our Frost and North Lamar locations* to try Yoli's Homemade Chicken Soup or try the new Homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate. Also Freddie Frijole will be making his next appearance on our T-shirts coming out this spring so stay tuned.

Congratulations Longhorns for Winning the Rose Bowl!
The new year is off to a great start and we couldn't be more excited that the Longhorns won the Rose Bowl.

* Yoli's Homemade Chicken Soup and Homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate only offered at the Frost and North Lamar locations at this time.
 

updated 09/2004

Congratulations to McCallum for winning the
3rd Annual TACO SHACK BOWL!

Get ready for this historic rivalry between two of Austin’s oldest high schools, McCallum (Taco Shack #1) vs. Anderson (Taco Shack #2). Both Schools will adorn their local Taco Shack with their respective school's colors and decorations and a local television personality will award the best design. So come on out and support your community.

Canned food donations will also be taken to support the Capital Area Food Bank. Donation barrels will be available at each schools location as well as at local Taco Shacks; north Lamar, Medical Parkway, Spicewood Springs, and Frost Towers locations.

Taco Shack is proud to announce that Austin area Coca Cola and Frost Bank will be underwriting the Taco Shack Bowl.

McCallum (Taco Shack #1) vs. Anderson (Taco Shack #2)
Friday, August 27th 2004 at 7:30 PM
House Park Field

 
 
updated 08/2004
Introducing Freddie Frijole
Say hello to the newest member of the Taco Shack family, Freddie Frijole! He recently jumped out of a bean and cheese taco, but he was so cute, we just couldn't put him back. We even made him our new mascot. So keep an eye out for Freddie as he will be helping us with all our events including the 3rd Annual Taco Shack Bowl.
 
updated 08/2004
The Original Shack is Back!
Now Open 4412 Medical Parkway, Austin, TX.
We are back and ready to serve! Come check out the newly re-modeled and recently re-opened Taco Shack at its original location.
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updated 06/2004
“Finding Space for ‘Shacks’”
Taco Shack was recently featured in the Austin Business Journal and they wrote a great article about the Taco Shack. Read the full article.
 
 
updated 05/2004
Taco Shack wins “Best in Show” at Italian Chalk Art Festival
Congratulations to Taco Shack‘s mural artist Neil Cronk. With his entry into Central Market‘s Italian Chalk Art Festival Taco Shack took home the award for “Best in Show” and “Best Illusion.” Thanks Neil!

Taco Shack helped sponsor Austin's 3rd annual Italian Chalk Art Festival. It was a free event held at Central Market, across the street from Taco Shack at 4002 North Lamar, May 8th, 2004.