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Nixta Taqueria

Mexican Taqueria

Tue-Thu 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-2pm and 5-10pm; Sun 11am-3pm; closed Mon

  • 2512 E. 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
  • Last verified: August 2026
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Crisp tostada with greens and radish on a pink corn tortilla at Nixta Taqueria

Menu

Antojitos

  • Chips n' Dips$10

    Heirloom chips, salsa morita, duck fat refried beans (queso fresco on top can be omitted); swap beans for salsa cruda for vegan; add avocado crema +$6

  • Tomato Salad$14

    Trosi Farm & Nixta sungold tomatoes, chileatole dressing, costeño chili crisp, purslane, pickled green tomatoes

  • Esquites$8

    Grilled squash, coriander yogurt, sundried tomato powder, queso fresco, Nixta Jardín purslane, lime zest (dinner service only)

Tacos y Tostadas

  • Quesadilla$8

    6" tortilla + panela cheese dressed with chipotle mayo & avocado; add chorizo +$1

  • Bean & Cheese Taco$6

    Panela cheese, duck fat refried beans; add chipotle mayo & avocado +$3; add chorizo, chipotle mayo & avocado +$4

  • Cauliflower Taco$8

    Roasted cauliflower, romesco, pine nuts, cilantro, queso fresco (vegan and nut free option available)

  • Enchilada Potosina Tacos$9

    Potato & chorizo purée, duck fat refried beans, shredded cabbage, roasted potosina salsa, Latteria Vecchio (2 smaller tacos per order)

  • Duck Carnitas Taco$10

    Duck confit, watermelon radish, shaved white onions, salsa cruda, cilantro

  • Tuna Tostada$15

    Ahi tuna cured in citrus & tamari, avocado, chipotle aioli, microgreens, furikake (contains raw fish & sesame seeds); add salsa macha +$2

  • Beet "Tartare" Tostada$10

    Beets, avocado crema, salsa macha, horseradish, microgreens, lime (contains sesame seeds and pecans)

  • Masa Tempura Potato Taco$12

    Smoked trout roe, crème fraîche, chives, spring onion powder (vegetarian option available)

Breakfast (lunch service only, ends at 2 PM)

  • Migas Taco$9.50

    Totopos, scrambled eggs, duck fat refried beans, chorizo, cilantro, avocado crema, queso fresco, salsa cruda

  • Breakfast Taco$8.50

    Scrambled eggs, roasted fingerling potatoes, Tillamook cheddar, lacto-fermented hot sauce; add bacon +$2; add avocado +$3

Dessert

  • "Sholeh Zard"$10

    Mexican arroz con leche meets Persian sholeh zard: rice custard with cardamom & turmeric, pistachios, cinnamon, strawberry powder

  • Nicuatole$10

    Masa custard, housemade crème fraîche, seasonal fruit caramel, cocoa nibs, orange zest

  • Seasonal Paleta$7

    Fruits from each season

Extras

  • Salsa Flight for Tacos$1.50

    Four 1oz servings of salsa cruda, salsa morita, lacto-fermented hot sauce, creamy habanero (chips not included)

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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