Brazos is the Best Place to Enjoy an Outdoor Taco

For a casual meal with a little more atmosphere, This outdoor tacos at IX Art Park is hard to beat. Located at 925 2nd Street SE, this popular taco spot combines creative Texas-style flavors with one of Charlottesville’s most interesting outdoor spaces.

Tacos Outdoor Seating

The large outdoor patio makes the place a natural choice when the weather is nice. Instead of sitting inside a traditional restaurant, diners can enjoy their tacos surrounded by colorful murals, sculptures, and the relaxed energy of IX Art Park.

What to Order

The menu goes well beyond the standard taco. One favorite is This Is My Yam, made with crisped sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado, queso fresco, and roasted pepitas. It is a flavorful choice for anyone looking for a vegetarian option.

For something with more heat and seafood flavor, the Blackened Shrimp taco combines blackened shrimp with slaw, avocado, lime queso fresco, chipotle crema, and cilantro.

The menu also includes breakfast tacos throughout the day, along with burritos, quesadillas, vegetarian and vegan options, and a selection of drinks.

Why IX Art Park Makes It Better

The setting is a big part of the appeal. IX Art Park is a year-round outdoor mural and sculpture area near the Downtown Mall. The park hosts events, festivals, workshops, and the Saturday Market Central Farmers Market.

That makes a meal here easy to turn into a longer outing. Grab a taco, find a table outside, and spend some time exploring the colorful artwork and sculptures throughout the park.

A Favorite for Outdoor Dining

For visitors and locals looking for a relaxed place to enjoy tacos outdoors, this restaurant offers a combination that is difficult to match: creative food, casual dining, outdoor seating, and an art-filled setting.

Visit Brazos-Tacos to view the current menu and plan a visit to the IX Art Park location.