The trick is finding these hidden gems.
It’s a big question that got us curiouswho serves the best tacos in America?
To get answers, we asked pro chefs nationwide to name their go-to taco spots.
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Fair warning: A coast-to-coast road trip may be in order after reading this list.
“They’ve got the best tacos in town, hands down,” he says.
“Their handmade corn tortillas take these tacos to a whole new level.
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Plus, their guacamole and salsa are made from scratch in-house daily.”
Triail’s go-to order at The Taco Stand is the al pastor taco from the spit.
“It’s the bomb!
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You’ve got rotisserie-marinated pork with cilantro, onions, cilantro sauce, and pineapple.
Seriously mouthwatering,” he says.
“They’ve nailed an authentic street food experience.”
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Two house-made sauces are on hand.
La Vencedora
When chef Kris Lohraff wants tacos, he hits up his hometown.
“They make everything, including their tortillas, from scratch.
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The asada, pollo, adobada, barbacoa, chicharron, chorizo, birria, tripas, camaron.
It’s all incredible!”
Indeed, reviews rave over this seriously delish eatery that flies under the radar.
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“My favorite is the tripa, or beef intestines, which literally melt in your mouth.”
“These guys have been perfecting their taco game since ‘91, and they’ve nailed it.
He continues, “They only use the freshest ingredients, so every bite is bursting with flavor.
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Trust me, once you sink your teeth into one of their tacos, you’ll be hooked!”
“I love the masa they use for their tortillas and the texture they get out of it.
I also love the creativity that goes into the tacos.”
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Young says the tortilla itself makes all the difference.
Plus, the tortillas are made fresh to order, which is a huge bonus.
El Parasol has been serving uniquely authentic New Mexican food since 1958.
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Young counts this spot among his favorites, too.
Young says simplicity is key, resulting in amazing flavors and tortillas.
Pablito’s Tacos
Gavin Portsmouth, executive chef at Los Angeles-basedZ.E.N.
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Foods, says a street taco stand next to Circus Liquor Store in North Hollywood serves the best tacos.
(Directions like these are how you know the food is going to be the bomb.)
“I especially love it if the pork is a little crispy too!
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All you need is a little onion, cilantro, radish, salsa, and lime.”
“I absolutely love the chicken mole poblano taco,” he says.
“It’s nutty, creamy, and balanced, and the red onion gives it a nice crunch.
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It’s undoubtedly the best taco on the menu.
Mole is such a timely labor of love, and Guisados perfects it as a bite-sized delicacy.”
It’s simple, authentic, and everything you want in a two-bite taco.”
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“Taqueria La Herradura’s delicious tacos never disappoint,” she says.
“Be sure to try their mulitas, birria, and all of the sauces.”
She mentioned it in an interview withBon AppetitandGood Morning America.
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“The fish is flaky and not oily at all.
It’s a simple taco, but it’s one of the best tacos I’ve had.
The fish taco is only available as ‘the special’ on Tuesdays and Thursdays.”
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The family-owned taqueria serves authentic Mexican and Salvadorian cuisine with the freshest ingredients.
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