Nixta Taqueria

$ · Mexican, Tacos restaurant in East Austin, Austin.

2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

Heirloom-corn tortillas and tostadas; duck carnitas and beet-tartare tacos.

Cuisine: Mexican, Tacos

Featured on 3 lists

• The 38 Best Restaurants in Austin — Eater Austin (updated July 2026) · read the original
• MICHELIN Guide Texas 2025 — Bib Gourmand — MICHELIN Guide (2025) · read the original
• The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now (2024) — The New York Times (2024) · read the original

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