Veracruz All Natural
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Veracruz All Natural

Austin, Texas

Photo: Robert Mitchener

A food truck that became an institution. The migas taco — scrambled eggs with crispy tortilla strips, pico, cheese, and avocado — is the breakfast taco against which all others in Austin are measured. Reina and Maritza Vazquez built this from nothing, and every bite tastes like someone's putting their whole self into it.

Insider tip

The migas taco, obviously. But also the green sauce — ask for extra and put it on everything.

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