Have breakfast each morning while at a conference as well as dinner one night. Food was great, but they were terribly understaffed. They had one person trying to cover the entire place at breakfast. At dinner the bartender was trying to cover the entire bar as well as a large section of the restaurant. I did see/hear one customer talking to the manager at breakfast regarding the lack of staff. The manager was giving him some baloney excuse about not expecting the volume of customers. There was a conference of about 4,000 people at the Austin Convention Center and the Hilton was the host hotel for the conference organizers. Also, the restaurant was only half full at best at the time and there wasn't any additional help the subsequent days. So, the whole "not expecting the volume" reason was total bull. I felt bad for the staff as it's clear the managers didn't have any interest in supporting what they need to do a good job.
Thomas
Mark and Trevor provided great service. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Elvia and Erika keep the buffet looking fresh and all items are refreshed when needed. Chef Roy prepares a fantastic omelette. I appreciate the warm greeting from Sean and Dana when approaching the host/hostess stand. We always enjoy our dining experience at the Taco Project.
Jennie
Last minute decision for breakfast and not disappointed. Friendly service and good food. Group of 6 and had breakfast tacos and all weee good!
debra
Who would have thought that a venue called Austin Taco Project would be a perfect spot for a delicious breakfast. Avocado Toast was layers of luscious.
Andy
Would definitely not choose this place again. Food was below average and service was worse.
Jinyoung Park
The staff here are all very friendly. Since I'm staying at the hotel long-term, I visit here frequently, and I'm always satisfied. The food is delicious, and the staff are very kind. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Marsh
Came in for a late breakfast of brisket breakfast tacos. Servers walked by me, ignoring me for 10+ min. I finally got up to hunt someone down. Looked like they were having shift issues, w/ person on break who was supposed to wait on me--zero team work to help a customer. Food was pretty good, but won't be back. This is a management issue, not a server issue.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Laly B
Staff was very attentive and recommended a bunch of fun items. Shout out to Josh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dwayne C
I was there for a Saturday happy hour. The margaritas Spencer made were awesome. I chose the chicken nachos & two tacos, the confit pork & carne asada. The carne asada was slightly overcooked, but both were loaded! The portions were definitely Texas style, lol. I'd definitely return!
Jodi Fernandez
I ate at the Austin Taco project twice during a recent conference and was impressed both times. I do not eat garlic, onions or dairy as they wreak havoc on my system but I am not deathly allergic. I placed a To Go order on the first day through the hostess and my meal came out quickly and was as ordered. The second time, I was dining in and the head chef actually came out to chat with me to ensure he understood my issues since the kitchen is not a dedicated kitchen and therefore there would be some cross contamination. I assured it wouldn't be an issue. Service by our waiter was awesome and he was super impressed by the chef's attention. All in all, I will return and look forward to the bright atmosphere, pleasant staff who were appropriately attentive and solid, flavorful food. It was exactly what a hungry body needed both times!
Got breakfast here after staying at Hilton Austin, the breakfast buffet is pretty decent though on the pricier side of things. There was a variety of foods.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Harry Lewis
I’ve been here before and man, it has changed! I came here on Friday morning and Friday night last week, greeted by 2 wonderful hosts. I dined-in in the morning and enjoyed the wide variety of the buffet line, with an excellent server, Vincent who took care of me. His calm and friendly demeanor elevated my experience. It was funny to see the dynamic between him and the other server who was frantic and ran everywhere after he had long talks with what seemed to be the manager. I came back for dinner later and Dana helped me with the menu and finding what I wanted. She recommended the Baja Shrimp tacos and I loved them! I took my food for takeout, as I had a long day ahead of me for ACL weekend. She got me a water while I waited and made small talk by talking about the artists I was seeing.
I would like to say I witnessed some parties leaving in the morning since the breakfast wasn’t included, but always make sure with the front desk! They have more information about your stay than the servers do. Some people are worried about the price, but it can never beat the experience. Amazing atmosphere, almost like a speakeasy! I definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baja Shrimp Tacos
Jodi Donato
I went in to get food after a long flight. I was one person. Hostess seats me in the bar area in a corner. After Waiting for about 10 min I went to hostess and and watched her seat people in the main dining area and asked if there was a server Over there. She said “oh it’s the bartender”. The guy is busy at the bar. I say I’m going somewhere else and she said nothing. Obviously they don’t care about getting or keeping business
Service: 1
jennifer cook
Trevor was outstanding plenty of great local recommendations to make our first Austin trip awesome. Great breakfast tacos, excellent service!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
GT. Sprite
I wish I was staying at the hotel longer to try more of their stuff! I loved everything I ordered on two separate occasions. My favorite is always breakfast ? I love it, and how some restaurants have an entire menu dedicated to it. I got some delicious breakfast tacos with a side of potatoes and fruit and I was in heaven lol highly recommend ?
Have breakfast each morning while at a conference as well as dinner one night. Food was great, but they were terribly understaffed. They had one person trying to cover the entire place at breakfast. At dinner the bartender was trying to cover the entire bar as well as a large section of the restaurant. I did see/hear one customer talking to the manager at breakfast regarding the lack of staff. The manager was giving him some baloney excuse about not expecting the volume of customers. There was a conference of about 4,000 people at the Austin Convention Center and the Hilton was the host hotel for the conference organizers. Also, the restaurant was only half full at best at the time and there wasn't any additional help the subsequent days. So, the whole "not expecting the volume" reason was total bull. I felt bad for the staff as it's clear the managers didn't have any interest in supporting what they need to do a good job.
Mark and Trevor provided great service. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Elvia and Erika keep the buffet looking fresh and all items are refreshed when needed. Chef Roy prepares a fantastic omelette. I appreciate the warm greeting from Sean and Dana when approaching the host/hostess stand. We always enjoy our dining experience at the Taco Project.
Last minute decision for breakfast and not disappointed. Friendly service and good food. Group of 6 and had breakfast tacos and all weee good!
Who would have thought that a venue called Austin Taco Project would be a perfect spot for a delicious breakfast. Avocado Toast was layers of luscious.
Would definitely not choose this place again. Food was below average and service was worse.
The staff here are all very friendly. Since I'm staying at the hotel long-term, I visit here frequently, and I'm always satisfied. The food is delicious, and the staff are very kind. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in for a late breakfast of brisket breakfast tacos. Servers walked by me, ignoring me for 10+ min. I finally got up to hunt someone down. Looked like they were having shift issues, w/ person on break who was supposed to wait on me--zero team work to help a customer. Food was pretty good, but won't be back. This is a management issue, not a server issue.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Staff was very attentive and recommended a bunch of fun items. Shout out to Josh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was there for a Saturday happy hour. The margaritas Spencer made were awesome. I chose the chicken nachos & two tacos, the confit pork & carne asada. The carne asada was slightly overcooked, but both were loaded! The portions were definitely Texas style, lol. I'd definitely return!
I ate at the Austin Taco project twice during a recent conference and was impressed both times. I do not eat garlic, onions or dairy as they wreak havoc on my system but I am not deathly allergic. I placed a To Go order on the first day through the hostess and my meal came out quickly and was as ordered. The second time, I was dining in and the head chef actually came out to chat with me to ensure he understood my issues since the kitchen is not a dedicated kitchen and therefore there would be some cross contamination. I assured it wouldn't be an issue. Service by our waiter was awesome and he was super impressed by the chef's attention. All in all, I will return and look forward to the bright atmosphere, pleasant staff who were appropriately attentive and solid, flavorful food. It was exactly what a hungry body needed both times!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Got breakfast here after staying at Hilton Austin, the breakfast buffet is pretty decent though on the pricier side of things. There was a variety of foods.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
I’ve been here before and man, it has changed! I came here on Friday morning and Friday night last week, greeted by 2 wonderful hosts. I dined-in in the morning and enjoyed the wide variety of the buffet line, with an excellent server, Vincent who took care of me. His calm and friendly demeanor elevated my experience. It was funny to see the dynamic between him and the other server who was frantic and ran everywhere after he had long talks with what seemed to be the manager. I came back for dinner later and Dana helped me with the menu and finding what I wanted. She recommended the Baja Shrimp tacos and I loved them! I took my food for takeout, as I had a long day ahead of me for ACL weekend. She got me a water while I waited and made small talk by talking about the artists I was seeing.
I would like to say I witnessed some parties leaving in the morning since the breakfast wasn’t included, but always make sure with the front desk! They have more information about your stay than the servers do. Some people are worried about the price, but it can never beat the experience. Amazing atmosphere, almost like a speakeasy! I definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baja Shrimp Tacos
I went in to get food after a long flight. I was one person. Hostess seats me in the bar area in a corner. After
Waiting for about 10 min I went to hostess and and watched her seat people in the main dining area and asked if there was a server
Over there. She said “oh it’s the bartender”. The guy is busy at the bar. I say I’m going somewhere else and she said nothing. Obviously they don’t care about getting or keeping business
Service: 1
Trevor was outstanding plenty of great local recommendations to make our first Austin trip awesome. Great breakfast tacos, excellent service!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I wish I was staying at the hotel longer to try more of their stuff! I loved everything I ordered on two separate occasions. My favorite is always breakfast ? I love it, and how some restaurants have an entire menu dedicated to it. I got some delicious breakfast tacos with a side of potatoes and fruit and I was in heaven lol highly recommend ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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