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Best Taco in US

1. Tacodeli

9.1
1500B Spyglass Dr (at Barton Skyway), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Bartons Bluff-Spyglass · 150 tips and reviews

Aaron R.Aaron Reardon: Tacodeli, just as great BBQ, is a MUST when visiting ATX! Go for dry-rubbed Southern decadence with the Cowboy, or a tasty and traditional Al Pastor. You can't go wrong - even with the salads!

Capital Tacos is one of Best Taco in US.

2. Capital Tacos

9.3
6765 Land O Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL
Mexican Restaurant · Land O Lakes · 41 tips and reviews

LoveD L.LoveD Love: These Tacos are Fantastic!!! Texas Flood and Austinite are my favorites. They also serve on fresh corn tortillas, so make sure u ask or they will give u flour!

3. Los Tacos No. 1

9.3
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Chelsea · 506 tips and reviews

Jc T.Jc Trabolsi: A-ma-zing! Totally worth the wait! You'll probably won't find better handmade corn Tortillas outside of Mexico!

Mas Tacos Por Favor is one of Best Taco in US.

4. Mas Tacos Por Favor

9.3
732 McFerrin Ave (at W Eastland Ave.), Nashville, TN
Taco Restaurant · Greenwood · 138 tips and reviews

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: Fantastic place. Very cool. Amazing food. Closes at 4pm. Not open Sunday and CASH only

5. Tacos Tierra Caliente

8.5
Alabama Ice House (1919 W. Alabama St.), Houston, TX
Food Truck · 77 tips and reviews

Griffin S.Griffin Seifried: Barbacoa tacos are the best in the city. Be sure to get lots of the green and red sauce.

Velvet Taco is one of Best Taco in US.

6. Velvet Taco

9.0
4819 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Andrea R.Andrea Roberts: The name thru me for a loop for a sec but OMG!! Delicious! Not only are the tacos awesome, you get local brews here and amazing red velvet cake!! Watch your back Torcy's.

7. El Chato Taco Truck

9.0
5300 W Olympic Blvd (at La Brea Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 68 tips and reviews

Abner A.Abner Aceves: Some of the best tacos I've ever heard. Also, order the quesadillas. This place is beyond perfect.

8. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita

9.0
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · NoLita · 738 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: I love the ambiance at this sit-down taco joint. Hip, colorful, tasty. If you're drinking, try the michelada - a spicy beer-based concoction they do well. I get the veg or fish tacos, never disappoint

9. Lucha Libre Taco Shop

8.6
1810 W Washington St (at India St), San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · Midtown · 257 tips and reviews

Richard R.Richard Revilla: Tacos are amazing and they use great quality meat. Small selection of craft beer. Worth a visit to this Mission Hills establishment.

10. La Superior

8.4
295 Berry St (btwn S 2nd & S 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews

Nicole F.Nicole Formica: Best tacos in Williamsburg. Order the Queso Fundido - melted cheese topped with chorizo as a starter. Top it off with a spicy michelada!

11. El Pelon Taqueria

8.5
92 Peterborough St (at Kilmarnock St.), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 122 tips and reviews

Jeanette M.Jeanette Mukai: Get the pescado tacos and plantains. The perfect meal.

12. Guisados

9.3
1261 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · 162 tips and reviews

OliverOliver: Everything!!! One of my favorite places for a quick bite. Ask for their secret hot sauce. Awesome.

13. ¿Por Qué No?

9.1
3524 N Mississippi Ave (at N Fremont St), Portland, OR
Mexican Restaurant · 133 tips and reviews

AvaAva: veggie tacos were great as was the peach agua fresca (like literally biting into a peach)

14. Paco's Tacos & Tequila

9.3
6401 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Amanda O.Amanda Ogden: the tacos are a must get! especially the chicken melanesa! the house Margaritas are a bit sweet

15. Hankook Taqueria

8.9
1341 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Underwood Hills · 148 tips and reviews

John H.John Hankus: Phenomenal food. Try a calamari or fish taco. Fries are cooked in sesame oil so it gives them a great taste. Also try a taco from the special limited time menu. Skip the pulled pork taco.

16. La Taqueria

9.3
2889 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Mission District · 443 tips and reviews

Vivian W.Vivian Wang: Tacos with everything! Love their two layers of shell, one soft one slightly crunchy. Loaded with cheese, avocado and meat.

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17. Red Mesa Cantina

8.9
128 3rd St S (at 2nd Ave S), Saint Petersburg, FL
Mexican Restaurant · University Park - South Downtown · 182 tips and reviews

Tamera J.Tamera Jontz: I know everybody raves about the duck tacos (very good hubby had them) but I had fish, shrimp and ahi. The shrimp were so so awesome!

Big Star is one of Best Taco in US.

18. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

Maria B.Maria Burke: Tacos were delicious - especially the chicken. Chips were top notch. Margs were just average.

Taco Mamacita is one of Best Taco in US.

19. Taco Mamacita

8.9
109 N Market St (Frazier Avenue), Chattanooga, TN
Mexican Restaurant · Northside Community · 93 tips and reviews

Mom's Guide T.Mom's Guide To Travel: The homeboy taco - panko fried shrimp with a nice mix of shredded lettuce, cabbage, radish and a type of remoulade. Yum! And the Mexican corn with its cheezy goodness. Great combo.

20. Casita Taqueria

9.0
2663 Central Ave (27th St. N.), Saint Petersburg, FL
Mexican Restaurant · Historic Kenwood · 63 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: The blackened fish and shrimp tacos are superb.

21. Bar Amá

8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 tips and reviews

JordanaJordana: Order the puffy picadillo taco - not listed on menu.

22. Bear Flag Fish Company

9.0
3421 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · West Newport Beach · 96 tips and reviews

Kyle C.Kyle Cooper: Best fish tacos and salsa. We just happened upon it, and there was a line out the door. Well worth the wait. Can't go wrong with anything here. And just blocks from the beach for after you eat.

23. Chilo's

9.1
323 Franklin Ave (at Clifton Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Taco Restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 90 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike McVicar: The smoke beef taco is a must have BUT the fish taco and carnitas stand on their own. Best tacos in the area for sure. Don't be shy with the sauces and toppings.

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24. El Metate

8.9
2406 Bryant St (at 22nd), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 172 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Go here for the quesadilla filled with chicken and three kinds of cheese, served with guacamole and salsa. Also exceptional are the soft tacos with velvety pork in a tangy chile verde sauce. Read more.

Coconut's Fish Cafe is one of Best Taco in US.

25. Coconut's Fish Cafe

8.5
1279 S Kihei Rd #304 (at Azeka Mauka), Kīhei, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 177 tips and reviews

Sheniz S.Sheniz Suleyman: Succulent, tasty, packed with flavour. Healthiest fish taco I've had so far 💗💗💗

26. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

TiffanyTiffany: speakeasy esque environment - the restaurant is hidden away downstairs. make a reservation if you can! and try the mahi mahi tacos & the ahi tuna tostada

Tacos El Gordo De Tijuana is one of Best Taco in US.

27. Tacos El Gordo De Tijuana

8.3
689 H St (btwn Woodlawn & Oaklawn Ave), Chula Vista, CA
Taco Restaurant · Central Chula Vista · 110 tips and reviews

Gabe C.Gabe Cruz: The meat was awesome! Real Busy, but if you are in San Diego make the trip at try it once! Read more.

District Taco is one of Best Taco in US.

28. District Taco

9.0
5723 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA
Taco Restaurant · 106 tips and reviews

Patrick P.Patrick Pho: Breakfast Tacos that rival the fare of Texas.

29. Marination Ma Kai

8.8
1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Hawaiian Restaurant · North Admiral · 115 tips and reviews

Steven H.Steven Haber: Four spicy pork tacos and shave ice with coconut ice cream!

30. TacoLu

9.1
1712 Beach Blvd (WE MOVED--Next to Adventure Landing), Jacksonville Beach, FL
Taco Restaurant · Beaches · 175 tips and reviews

Meredith B.Meredith Babb: Get the scallop taco when it's on special! And obviously order cheese dip.

31. McBob's Pub & Grill

8.5
4919 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Sandwich Spot · Washington Heights · 106 tips and reviews

Jay C.Jay C: Fantastic local bar. Very eclectic, great beers, friendly service, and the food is excellent. Don't miss out on a Taco (tues, thurs, sat, sun). Else, the corned-beef is good. Fish fry on Friday. Yum

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32. Big Truck Tacos

9.1
528 NW 23rd St. (at N. Dewey Ave.), Oklahoma City, OK
Taco Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Charles W.Charles Williams: If you like Thai food get the 5th Amendment. Peanut sauce on a taco? Yes please.

33. Taqueria Cancún

8.8
2288 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 296 tips and reviews

Anish B.Anish Bhatt: Best tacos around, avoid the late night rush

34. Tacolicious

8.8
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews

meganmegan: If the special taco of the week is chicken chipotle, get it.

35. Spencer Makenzie's Fish Company

8.7
806 E Thompson Blvd (at S Ash St.), Ventura, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

Neal U.Neal U.: Fish tacos are massive, massive but the real star is the hot sauce selection.

36. L'Patron Tacos

8.9
3749 W Fullerton Ave (btwn California & Mozart), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Logan Square · 119 tips and reviews

Jen M.Jen Marquez Ginn: Best tacos I have ever had in the city, bar none. Great vegetarian options. Horchata is to die for. Guacamole is on point. Order everything. You'll hurt, but it'll be worth it.

37. Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

8.7
801 S University Dr, Plantation, FL
Mexican Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews

Charles C.Charles Chabakji: The fish tacos and queso beef burrito were off the chain. Kids ate everything!! Then wanted more fish tacos! Crazy😄

38. Chi'lantro BBQ

8.4
823 Congress Ave (at E 9th St), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Downtown Austin · 114 tips and reviews

Ailie C.Ailie Chang: Every week I would get the Beef Tacos! Get the Beef Kimchi Fries, but share them with a friend because it's really heavy.

39. Fuzzy's Taco Shop

8.0
1363 W Euless Blvd, Euless, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Steinbrecher: Shiner and grilled shrimp tacos! Mmmmm

40. Illegal Pete's

8.3
1530 16th St (at Wazee St), Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · LoDo · 137 tips and reviews

EmilyEmily: I had some fish tacos. Everything was yum, but kitchen items will take a little longer

41. Tacos Chukis

9.1
219 Broadway E (btwn Thomas & John St.), Seattle, WA
Taco Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 106 tips and reviews

Sam S.Sam Sabri: Probably the best tacos in Seattle. Carne asada is where it's at.

42. Taco Bamba

9.1
2190 Pimmit Dr, Falls Church, VA
Taco Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

Chriss K.Chriss Knisley: Awesome inventive and authentic tacos. Don't let the location worry you!

43. Juan in a Million

8.4
2300 E Cesar Chavez St (Mildred St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 221 tips and reviews

Susie S.Susie Sebastian: The Don Juan is so good. Try it with chorizo if you dare 😍

44. Fuel City

8.9
801 S Riverfront Blvd (at I-35E), Dallas, TX
Fuel Station · 129 tips and reviews

TonyTony: These are some of the tastiest tacos I've ever had in my life, no BS. The Pastor tacos are my favorite, followed by the Chicken Fajita ones. This is a MUST visit for taco lovers.