Austin may win acclaim for its barbecue, but it also happens to have one of the best taco scenes in the country. Whether you're on the hunt for migas, chorizo or puffy picadillo, here are Austin's top spots for tacos.

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Papalote is an underrated gem of a taqueria that has one of the deepest menus in town, and although the grilled steak-and-bacon combination in the alambres is the most popular, the execution of a classic carnitas is strong enough that it more than deserves to be the second taco on your plate. Pickled onions help temper the salty marinated pork, whose crevices are bubbling with devilishly succulent fat.

Central Texas barbecue is nothing if not reverent of tradition, and any brisket fan worth his or her post oak knows to be weary of fusion. But Valentina's manages to excel at both classic barbecue meats and Mexican staples like carnitas and fajitas. Make it there before 11 a.m. to enjoy The Real Deal Holyfield, one of the city's most-decadent culinary experiences and one that’s likely to knock you out for the rest of your day. The fried egg, beans, potato, bacon and tomato-serrano salsa are a meal unto themselves, but the dish enters a new realm of gluttony with a thick slice of fatty brisket.

Torchy's is one of those regional chains that are taking over the world, but its Austin roots run deep, with 12 locations spread throughout the city. When President Obama visited, he ordered a Democrat, Republican and Independent, but as good as those politically named tacos taste, the most-unusual one on the menu is the fried avocado. The fatty fruit (not vegetable!) takes perfectly to a thin layer of batter, and the quick flash-fry brings out a level of juiciness that you'll be amazed was hiding in that creamy green flesh.