Duck carnitas taco
MICHELIN highlights the duck taco; confit duck, radish, onion and salsa cruda fill the tortilla.
CHESTNUT · MEXICAN
What to order at
Nixta Taqueria.
Heirloom-corn tacos and tostadas in East Austin, with duck carnitas, seafood and vegetable choices. Mix a couple of tacos with a tostada rather than assuming every item is a full meal.
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