6 Best Taco Restaurants in the World

There are so many different spots out there for great tacos, from taco trucks to dedicated restaurants. Forgetting, for a moment, the joys of taco bell, what other amazing spots are there out there for the best tacos in the world?

We’re going to list the top five taco spots in the world, so get ready for a round-the-world trip!

Tacodeli - Austin, Texas

The tacos at this wonderful spot are like flavor bombs, and the spot restaurant regularly turns up at the top of ‘best tacos’ lists across the internet. In this restaurant, tacos are filled with slow-cooked meats stuffed with chiles and spices.

The true allure, though, can be found in the complexity within the rest of the tacos. Will you add salsa Fresca, cilantro, mint? Those are the important questions that make a taco truly great, and they are asked by the amazing chefs at Tacodeli.

Meche y Rafael - Mexico City, Mexico

One of the best neighbourhoods in Mexico City is the bustling Mercado de Medellín in Roma Sur. Once you find yourself there, you need to find Meche y Rafael!

The carnitas from this stand is truly something to be tasted to be believed, and you must taste them! In terms of tacos, though, the porky chicharrón tacos are something truly exceptional. If you do decide to opt for the wonderful carnitas - go on Saturdays or Holidays, those are the only times they serve the wonderful meal.

Tacos AF - Los Angeles, CA

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Located on 312 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA, this taco shop is one of the best Los Angeles offers. Asada tacos from their menu are very popular. They do offer some vegetarian taco options as well. If you are in LA, and you are craving delicious tacos made with homemade tortillas, quality meats and homemade salsas, this is the place to go.

Tio Luis Tacos - Chicago, Illinois

The wonderful tacos that Tio Luis offers are as simple as they are divine. Their well-known wonderful taco is a very simple affair, costing $1.95 and filled with steak, onions, cilantro, and lime. There’s a slight char on the steak that gives away how good the flavors are soon to be. At such low prices, we’re sure we wouldn’t resist stuffing ourselves!

Taquería Los Parados - Mexico City, Mexico

This is an exceptionally humble and relaxed taco spot in Roma Sur. The open-air restaurant has a very steady crowd of locals during the day and at night, with locals looking for something to eat after they’ve spent some time at the bar.

One thing that you should be sure to check out while you’re sampling the amazing food is their vegetarian tacos. One such offering is a taco with softly spicy poblano chiles doused with decadent molten cheese - a wonderful set of flavors in a wonderful restaurant.

Paco's Tacos and Tequila - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is an amazing spot that’s just as much fun as the name makes it sound. Paco’s masterful menu is utterly stunning, showcasing just what can be done with the freshest, highest quality ingredients when they’re used with skill and to demanding recipes.

Along with the food is Paco’s incredible bar, which is stocked with over a hundred tequila varieties! If you’ve got a hole in your heart that can only be filled with an intensely delicious Mexican experience, make sure to check out Paco’s.

What is the most popular taco? What is the most popular taco in Mexico?

This is a bit of a tough one to pick out a definite favorite for as so many people have such varied loves of different types of taco. However, there are two which are loved in Mexico and around the world.

Tacos al pastor translates to ‘shepherd style’ pork. The meat itself is marinated in a stunning blend of wonderful chilies and spices, and then slow cooked on trompo using an open flame. The spinning pork is usually topped with pineapple! The juices from the fruit give the dish an amazing sweet and tangy kick that so many people adore.

Barbacoa tacos are some of the other wonderful tacos on offer around the world. Originally, the word ‘barbacoa’ is in reference to the way that the Taino people of the Caribbean cook meat. In Mexico, however, it refers to cooking over an open flame or in a hole dug into the ground until the fatty protein is deliciously tender. The most common meats used for this taco are beef and goat.

What is a Vampiro taco?

A Vampiro taco is partway between taco and quesadilla, made up of a huge amount of deliciously melty cheese nested delightfully in between two tortillas. Beef is typically used in these tacos, and it is commonly seasoned with smoky spices to give a wonderfully earthy and hot flavor to the dish.

What is a Tripa taco?

Well, this one is a little less appetizing than some of the others on this list. Tripas are the smell intestines of farm animals, which have been cleaned, boiled, and grilled.

Typically, they’re added to tacos and then dressed with whatever condiments you might desire. A lot of the time these tacos are particularly hot, as the tripas have a very particular taste that- people may want to hide behind some chile.

What is a Cecino taco?

Cecina is beef or pork which has been salted pleasantly, before being pounded extremely thin. It is then allowed to dry a little, before being cooked. It’s quite salty and a little chewier than some other taco fillings. Interestingly, it can also be dry-cured, similarly to Italian bresaola.

What are tacos Campechanos?

Tacos campechanos are something quite incredible. Somewhat like a Mexican lasagne, they are made up of several layers of different flavors with several distinct portions of meat. The cecina that we just mentioned is typically involved in at least one of the layers.

Another layer may include pork in some way, such as a pork sausage like longaniza, or exceptionally crunchy pork chicharrones. This taco has a number of recipes online, but it somewhat down to the personal preferences of the chef - we’d recommend trying it if you’re feeling in a bold mood!

Here are some delicious recipes from the Mexican cuisine