Texas Monthly's favorite Austin taquerias

• It's his first ranking of the best tacos in Texas.

The big picture: Ralat has noticed a shift in tacos he's dubbing the New Tejano movement.

• "More than ever," he writes, taquerias "are crafting nostalgic dishes from their blended cultures and incorporating native Texan ingredients."

Zoom in: The enchilada potosina taco at East Austin's Nixta is ranked No. 10 on Ralat's list — the highest ranking of any Austin taco. Other local top spots:

• Con Todo: Ralat recommends the bistec estilo matamoros taco, featuring marinated Angus chuck, queso fresco and guac.
• Cuantos Tacos: Ralat says it's all about Cuantos' suadero brisket, roughly chopped and served inside tortillas from San Antonio Colonial Tortilla Factory.
• Discada: There's only one taco at Discada — the Discada taco — and it "comes out perfect every time," Ralat writes.
• El Paso Flauta: Ralat recommends The Number Two taco, an homage to El Paso's beloved and controversial Chico's Tacos.

• Ramen del Barrio: Find delicious ramen, along with "the best lengua taco I've ever had," Ralat says.
• Suerte: Ralat praised pastry chef Derrick Flynn's Chocotaco, which is prepared over several days.
• Yellow Bell Tacos: InterStellar BBQ owner John Bates' taco truck serves house-made tortillas filled with smoked meats. Head there for the lamb taco, Ralat says.

The bottom line: With Ralat's help, you don't need to travel far to taste some of the best tacos Texas has to offer.