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Austin is losing one of its most well-regarded taco trucks, as chef Joseph Gomez announced on Instagram that he is taking a step away from Con Todo and closing the doors on the truck.
Gomez cites making the decision for his family, adding: “But this isn’t the end. Far from it. My commitment to supporting migrant workers’ rights remains is as strong as ever, and I’ll continue that work through new projects, as I always have.” The chef was recognized by the James Beard Awards in 2024 as a semifinalist in the Best Chef: Texas category, and Con Todo was named Best New Food Truck by Eater Austin in 2022. Eater named it one of the country’s Best New Restaurants in 2022. It also earned a Michelin recommendation in the state’s first ceremony last year.
From Con Todo’s opening, it featured “border town” food from the Rio Grande Valley, with Gomez hoping to inspire a conversation about the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican food in South Texas. Gomez said on Instagram that he will continue to work as a chef, among other things, and that folks can expect to see his tacos at pop-ups and special events in the future, as well as expect him to continue “stirring the pot a little.”
“So while this chapter is closing, my journey continues,” he wrote. “Sometimes, we have to close one door to open another. We don’t always know what the future holds, but I’m excited to find out.”
Eater Austin reached out to Gomez for comment and will update this post with any additional information.
