Looking for a mouthwatering Mexican meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Austin, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. T-Loc's Sonora Hot Dogs

Topping the list is T-Loc's Sonora Hot Dogs. Located at 5000 Burnet Road in Rosedale, the food truck, which offers hot dogs, tacos and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly Mexican restaurant in Austin, boasting five stars out of 378 reviews on Yelp.

As to what the business is known for, "Sonora-style hot dogs, carne asada, burritos and tacos asada Fries," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties.

2. Granny's Tacos

Next is East Cesar Chavez's Granny's Tacos, situated at 1401 E. Seventh St. With five stars out of 216 reviews on Yelp, the food truck and breakfast and brunch spot, serving tacos and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.

The menu also features shrimp quesadillas, a chicken enchilada plate and big portions of tacos like the ranchero, mole chicken and veggie. 

Yelper Tom C., who reviewed Granny's Tacos on Feb. 4, wrote, "Soon heaven will open up and cast a golden light upon this taco truck. ... Everything I ate was delicious, but the ranchero taco almost made me cry — it was so good! I seriously don't know what magic they use to make eggs, pico, cheese, avocado and chicarron taste so amazing, but it works. 

3. Juan In A Million

Holly's Juan In A Million, located at 2300 E. Cesar Chavez St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Mexican, breakfast and brunch and Tex-Mex spot four stars out of 1,862 reviews. 

As to what the business is known for, "Juan in a Million's authentic Mexican cuisine has become famous both in Austin and around the world. Some say our legendary Don Juan taco—a heaping plate of bacon, potatoes, eggs, and cheese served on a warm tortilla—could even feed a family of four."

4. Pueblo Viejo

Pueblo Viejo, a food truck and Mexican spot in East Cesar Chavez, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 469 Yelp reviews. Head over to 502 Brushy St. to see for yourself. 

We looked there for an overview of Pueblo Viejo and the faces behind the business.

"Pueblo Viejo was first open at the East Side Drive In by siblings, Nestor and Margarita in October 2010, offering a variety of Mexican street food (antojitos) such as tacos, gorditas and quesadillas," the business says in the history section of its Yelp profile.

5. Taco Joint

Finally, there's Taco Joint, a South River City favorite with 4.5 stars out of 406 reviews. Stop by 134 E. Riverside Drive to hit up the Mexican spot next time you're in the mood for cheap eats. 

Yelper Mya B., who reviewed Taco Joint on Feb. 12 wrote, "Great tacos and not super expensive! We got five tacos to try, and [our meal] was only $18! We tried the open face migas, soyrizo and potato, fried fish, shrimp, and potato and avo! Loved the salsa bar! All the tacos were a great size. There is limited seating inside, but they do have a patio."

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