Several months ago, my friend and I were on a road trip and stopped at a Torchy’s Tacos in College Station (Texas). This particular friend is so sweet and thoughtful. I ask myself why she’s my friend . . why does she even like me because I’m not so sweet and thoughtful but I like her a lot! Anyway, she had eaten at Torchy’s before and she suggested we stop there. She’s one who’s always concerned about what others think. I’m not like that . . but you already know that! She was concerned that I might not like it. You would think it wouldn’t take spending much time with me to know that I’ll eat most everything except red sauce (spaghetti, pizza) and Chinese buffet.
So, we ate at Torchy’s and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since.
Vince and I have a road trip coming up and here’s the conversation I had with Vince . . because there’s a Torchy’s in Waco and in Tyler, Texas.
Me: If we leave here at 7 a.m., what time will we be in Waco?
Vince: 9 a.m.
Me: Is that too early for a taco?
Vince: Yes!
Me: So . . I guess if we leave at 8 a.m., we would be there at 10 a.m. Would that be too early for a taco?
Vince: Do you even know what time they open?
Me: No. But, would Tyler, Texas be too far out of the way? Because there’s a Torchy’s there too.
Vince: How far out of the way is Tyler?
Me: It would only add 2-1/2 hours to the trip.
Vince: NO!! Not for a taco!
He’s never had Torchy’s or he would do it. But you’re probably getting the idea why Vince and I take so few road trips together. I see no problem with going 2.5 hours out of the way for a good taco, nor do I have a problem eating a taco at 9 a.m. Vince cannot even believe I think that’s ok. I can’t believe he wouldn’t do it.
The good news is . . they have breakfast tacos and they look pretty darned good. Going to the Torchy’s in Waco won’t add much time to our trip. We kinda pass right around Waco and Torchy’s is a bit on the outside of Waco and on our side.
I am looking so forward to getting to eat there.
Linda in NE says
So leave home around 9:30, you’ll arrive around 11:30….perfect for lunch!!
Judy Laquidara says
Won’t work. We still have 8 hours to drive after Waco and need to be there by 5:30.
Melissa raddetz says
The Wrangler breakfast taco sounds delicious!
Laura says
Come on, Vince, do it for Judy! (to which he probably would reply, “I do everything for Judy!”) 😉
Judy Laquidara says
That’s exactly what he would say.
Emma says
Yes! Eat at Torchy’s! And let me know when… Might be able to pop in and say hi and enjoy a breakfast taco with you!
Ranch Wife says
I will travel for food too! Just discovered an amazing restaurant where our girl is finishing her Masters and I want to eat my way through their menu, but she is graduating. We are trying to convince her to stay there and get her PHD, then there would be plenty of time to try everything on that menu. LOL
Teri says
Their menu sounds delish. I have a feeling Vince is going to love it! He’ll probably want to stop on the way back home!!
Katherine says
I haven’t gotten to try Torchy’s breakfast tacos, but they do look good. I’ve been to a Torchy’s in Houston twice while visiting my kids in college.
Sherrill Pecere says
I’m not crazy for Torchy’s. Assume ur not coming into Metroplex? We have em here.
Diana in RR,TX says
We have yet to eat at Torchy’s. Only a few miles from us. Drive past it all the time!
Dianne K. says
We discovered Torchy’s earlier this year while visiting Houston. Imagine our surprise and delight when they just opened a new one near us! It’s hard to resist going every weekend for lunch.
Tee says
Torchy’s always have a special taco that changes every month. They are almost always good. I never miss them when I go to Houston!
Carolyn says
Hmmm? I spend a week of June in Tyler so will have to try those tacos.
Carol says
Torchy’s is so good. But their queso is outta sight We have them leave off the Diablo dribble on top as it will set you on fire. We stop at the Waco one on our trips to Round Rock.
Pamj says
You have to try the ‘little nookies” at Torchy’s. Judy you might like, taste wonderful when they are still warm.. Chocolate goodness !! Have Torchy’s just up the road in San Marcos…yum yum
Nelle Coursey says
Why couldn’t you go through College Station? It is only a few hours from Waco and you would be there around noon. Why not go through there? You could turn and go down through Brenham and that would put you on a path to Houston or near there. Check it out! It is worth a try. A little North of Brenham is Independence which was one of the first settlements in Texas It is the site of the Old Baylor Campus (Original Baylor Univ.). Also I have a good friend who owns one of the houses there. Sam Houston’s granddaughter lived there as well. His law office is downtown. You could go East out of Brenham and I bet you would not be too far out of your way. I am trying to help here! There is also Washington On The Brazos. Where they signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. The blacksmith shop where it was signed belonged to Noah T. Byers who is buried in Greenleaf Cemetery here in Bwd!! Your trivia for tonight! Go with it!! Whatever works!! LOL
Perry says
there is a Torchy’s Tacos in Edmond which basically backs up to oklahoma city on the north and is not too far off of
I 35 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike Basically at Pennsylvania and 150th street. you could stop there on your way to Missouri.
Marla says
Love Torchy’s!!!