# Taqueria Gardenia > Tiny taco trailer in a parking lot serves authentic Mexican tacos with handmade thick tortillas and bold flavors. Atmosphere is casual and lively, especially late when the weather is nice. The spot is family-owned and cash-only, located in a sketchy area but known for some of the best tacos around. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TaqueriaGardenia - Address: 504-570 E St Johns Ave, Austin, Texas, United States ## What it is good for - Al Pastor — 10/10 - Tortillas — 10/10 - Carnitas — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Mexican Food — 9.8/10 - Taco — 9.8/10 - Food — 9.3/10 ## What people say - "I thought these tacos were the best I had in Austin." - "I found the food to be delicious and authentic." - "I had the best Carnitas I've ever tasted here." ## Good to know - They now accept credit cards, but it was previously cash only. - The barbacoa costs $3 each, with tacos around $3.67 each. - The area around the taco truck isn't the safest, so stay alert. - The taco truck is best enjoyed late when the weather is nice. - I recommend choosing the red sauce if you like spicy food. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.