East Austin, Austin · shop
Four generations of the Avila family have kept this East Austin institution running since 1962, with regulars lining up at dawn for barbacoa, migas, and coffee that hits exactly when it needs to. The twice-fried bacon is the move, the caldo has legitimate restorative powers, and the line forming by 8am tells you the neighborhood already knows what’s good. Doors close at 2pm, and Mondays are off-limits.
Slow-braised beef in tomato-chili gravy on house-made flour tortillas
Scrambled eggs with crispy tortilla strips, peppers, and cheese
Slow-cooked beef cheek tacos on fresh tortillas, a 6am staple
Slow-cooked beef cheek on house-made flour tortillas with onion and cilantro