Take a breakfast taco tour of Austin, Texas

Mando Rayo, co-author of “Austin Breakfast Tacos,” talks about his favorite tacos at Joe’s Bakery and Coffee Shop in Austin.  (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

There’s nothing traditional about Tacodeli, where you can build your own breakfast taco, choosing from 15 items.   (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

Two tacos are ready to eat at Tacodeli, where you can build your own breakfast taco.  (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

Diners devour tacos at Tacodeli.  (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

There’s nothing traditional about Tacodeli, where you can build your own breakfast taco, choosing from 15 items.   (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

Behind the scenes in Tacodeli’s kitchen.  (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

Grab a migas breakfast taco at Veracruz All Natural. The migas has chips, eggs, cheese and avocado.   (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

A closer look at the migas taco at Veracruz All Natural.  (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

Travaasa Resort, in the hills of Austin, offers “experiential travel” with a variety of cultural and physical activities. They also serve a great breakfast taco.  (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

Mellizoz Tacos, in Austin, claims a celebrity guest: Jimmy Fallon.   (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

Vistors enjoying Mellizoz Tacos.   (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

Tacos at Mellizoz Tacos.  (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

A guest displays his meal at Mellizoz Tacos in Austin.  (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

Rosita’s al Pastor taco truck, parked in a lot at 1911 E. Riverside Drive, is known for its al pastor breakfast tacos.   (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

The meat at Rosita’s al Pastor is marinated for 24 hours.   (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)

Rosita’s al Pastor taco truck.  (Rosemary McClure / Los Angeles Times)