50 Best Taco Restaurants in Tucson

“Paula was a fantastic server. She got our order right and smiled often when speaking to my sister and myself. I was a little disappointed that you do not serve tortilla soup the flan made up the difference. The experience was great. Thanks Paula. The manager came by our table too!“

“The food was amazing, service was really friendly. Lovely little place 100% recommend!!“

“Every thing looks good but quesabirrias is what I love“

“OMG G O O D! Stop here, you won't regret it!“

“Los mejores tacos de cabeza en Tucson 😍 ! Muy recomendado.“

“Tucson has been slipping when it comes to tacos, PERO UFFF New Taco King for Tripas Tacos in the City by a long shot! Al Pastor was on point Top 3 in the City easy and same for the carne Asada . Why does it stand out?? all of the meat taste high-quality and fresh , marinated 10.everything cooked to perfection 10,
all of the salsa perfection .
restaurants now fall shore in one of these categories, but this place was great . Definitely coming back highly recommended.🔥🫡“

“Best tacos in Tucson!! The portion are very generous. The tortillas are made fresh and the meats are delicious, I get the carnitas every time, they are my favorite and the salsas are the perfect compliment to an already delicious meal. My husband and I come here multiple times a week, often it’s our first stop before we head to work. We love it!!!“

“Went with my brother while visiting in Tucson. Tried the Sonoran hot dog. Delicious! Service was great and friendly!!!!“

“Great food and great service! Yea“

“when I came out to Tucson to visit family, this was the first place I was taken to eat & I was hooked!! Best food my whole 2 weeks there! Made multiple stops! Will be my 1st stop when I come back!! You don't deliver to Ohio do ya?? 😋😋“

“This guy has consistently the most inviting, happy personality. You can really tell he loves to serve people. Even if that wasnt the case his food speaks for itself! 10/10 One of my favorite places to eat lunch in tucson. Definitely recommend stopping here when you’re craving tacos!“

“Súper riquísimos los de al pastor“

“Quesabirras and the Torta de Pollo was so yummy per my Hubby. The Bartender was so nice and the drinks were cold. My Michelada with Modelo was spot on. Go try.. 🍻👏😍🙃“

“5 stars accurate. Best, most authentic tacos in Tucson. Learn some Spanish because they don't speak English.

***Update January 2026. They usually do have someone who speaks English now. Also, I usually get a Mexican Coke and I rarely ever get agua frescas at Mexican places because mostly they use the bogus corn syrup artificial flavored concentrates. Well not El Tacoson. I took a chance and got a jamaica. Let me tell you it's the BEST jamaica I've ever had anywhere and it's not even close. It's authentic homemade on a different level than all the rest. I wish I could give them extra stars.“

“We went to grab ingredients for a delicious grilled taco night and were not disappointed. Marinated skirt steak, pico, and pickled onions were superb! We also grabbed refried beans, tortillas, and various bakery items. We will absolutely be returning. I wanted a fresh made meal but we weren’t hungry at the time 💔“

“The tacos are delicious. And the waiter and the waitress are very nice. And the waiters name is ceasar. and the waitress name is Layda.“

“Muy recomendado ,muy buena la comida y son muy limpios para cocinar y todo👌“

“Muy buenas las quesabirrias de maiz“

“Ordered two macho carne asada tacos and four of the regular tacos. Next time I’ll just do the regular because they were just so much better. The service was great, the servers were really friendly, and everything inside and outside was super clean.
Load up your tacos with the pickled onions and both types of green salsa and you’re good to go!“

“just discovered this place.. i had the cuban taco plate and just yesterday, the chilaquilas? both were excellent. staff is friendly and takes their time to make sure they answer all your questions, never felted rushed. wonderful setting, very relaxing. i plan on eating my way through their menu.“

“Riquísimo todo muy buen servicio“

“The first time I came to eat here was about 5 years ago. I hardly ever write reviews but this place deserves it. Great service. Great food. I get the tacos combo: 2 tacos (your choice of meat and style), Sonoran dog, and a soda. I also order French fries, but that’s mostly because they have those classic diner fries from the 80’s/90’s. Haha. They have a KILLER salsa bar. Different salsas, guacamole, cucumbers, mushrooms, cheese…All the goods! I don’t live on that side of town, so I drive 35 minutes but if I did I would weigh 600 pounds. I could eat there everyday and have something different for months/years. CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!! Indoor and outdoor dining. The outdoor is covered with misters and fans.“

“Love it food is great and workers are super friendly“

“This is a no-frills taco shop with a drive thru. Prices are reasonable & the food is good. Had one of the daily specials, a chicken burrito. It was delicious. Honestly way better than some of the fancier Mexican restaurants around the Tucson area. You would think there would be a lot of options given how close to the border Tucson is, but sadly no. You can get better Mexican food on the east coast. Only downside of my meal @ Lito’s was the guac, which is more like avocado paste. Very basic. Otherwise, my experience was good.“

“Let’s Talk Tucson Tacos • Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar on Sam Houston knows what’s up in the kitchen and how to engage with their guests • our server Taryn was awesome • made great recommendations and her attentiveness was outstanding • These Tacos were absolutely 💯🔥 • Service Top Notch • Atmosphere 😎 • put this on your list of must eats in Tucson • They have 2 locations and yes we did go to both of them 😅 #tacos #tucsonfoodie #arizona #redbirdscratchkitchen“

“This place is a roadside taco 🌮 truck, with a covered patio seating area with folding tables and chairs. I do not speak Spanish and it took me a moment to catch on to his accent but it was no problem. Super nice guy. But the food. Ahhhh mazing. I got the combo birria and churro. Just dang delicious. Sloppy fun. I am slam full and took 3 home for ten bucks. Whaddaya want? This place is bangin'. Muy delicioso.“

“muy buen servicio AL millon“

“Street Taco and Beer Co. is exactly what it sounds like and that is a good thing. The tacos are fresh, flavorful, and honestly hard to beat for the price. The al pastor is a must and do not sleep on the Street Dog either. Cold beer, good food, and a chill vibe make this one of my go to spots in Tucson.“

“So I go here as much as I can, I live far away, but it's worth the drive, when you find a taqueria that's as good as this, you just don't go anywhere else. I always eat tacos de cabeza, because they're the bomb, and lots of meat. But today I tried a different taco that had cheese and it looked like they were dipped in birria juice. Man they were so good, I can't wait to try them again. And definitely not expensive.“

“Always worth the drive. My family and I followed them from when they were located on Benson hwy and Columbus. We were so lucky to find them after a year of looking for them. The food is great. The staff always gets it right and customizes our order with special requests. There are great variety of items to order: tacos, burritos, tortas, sonoran hot dogs, combo dishes, shrimp dishes, tostitos, birria and corn cocktails. Try them..you won't be dissapointed.“

“Something about those quesadillas 🔥😍“

“I went to try the hotdogs and they did not disappoint way better than Guero Canelos and can’t recommend this place enough!, clean and affordable 10/10 will be returning soon!“

“everything is fire!! get yourz!!!“

“Las quesa-birrias y los tacos dorados de Birria, están riquísimos🤤🤤, yo los recomiendo, el servicio esta genial, son amables, serviciales y lo mejor que todo esta muy limpio.... Recomiendo hot god el chencho“

“some of the Best Tacos in Tucson! so Happy I found them near me! 100% Recommend!“

“Authentic Mexican Cuisine! We’ve been going for over a year now and it has never failed ❤️‍🔥“

“Love this freakin place. The service is OK sometimes but damn the food is yummy. Cheaper than BK’s and I haven’t had any gristle in my meat here either.

If you’re a fish taco fan, get them the normal way they come with the creamy sauce and omg they’re so fire.

I would eat this over chipotle any damn day.“

“The taco's were excellent. We had one of each. The salsa bar was fresh and delicious. it's a drive for me but will definitely be returning“

“Biggest wings you’ve ever had come to wing Wednesday because Pedro said so“

“las mejores quesabirrias que emos comido,tortillas echas a mano y en el momento y el propietario no atendió excelente. también recomendamos las pizzabirria“

“I went to try the hotdogs and they did not disappoint way better than Guero Canelos and can’t recommend this place enough!, clean and affordable 10/10 will be returning soon!“

“The carne asada here is an absolute must; it's tender, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. I'm also a huge fan of the cabeza and al pastor, both are packed with rich, savory goodness. The service is always quick, efficient, and friendly, just as you'd hope for at a food truck. The salsa bar has a lot of options, there is a casual indoor dining area if you want to stick around and enjoy your meal on location. Their Sonoran dogs are just wow, They're some of the best I've had in Tucson, each bite is a flavor bomb. Definitely a one of my favorite street food spots in Tucson!“

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“Perfect spot for Sunday lunch with a good friend. We highly recommend the refreshing watermelon 🍉 margaritas and mango ceviche, followed by the chicken tinga bowl and dulce de leche chocolate cake. Great ambiance and amazing service. We will definitely be back again soon!“

“Outstanding food! Extremely affordable! Efficient staff! Who could possibly ask for more!?! My 'go to' place for a tasty treat that won't gouge my wallet. Love this place!!!!!“

“Ceviche y camarones al mojo de ajo“

“Best tacos 🌮 I’ve had so far in Tucson and that’s saying a lot. I’ve had a lot of tacos. 😂🤘🏼My new go to!“

“I got a Groupn for Sonthuy Beauty is great! They got me in last minute, i was late & Danny gave me beautiful lashes & played beautiful relaxing music, with a breif massage after the fact. I am very pleased with the service. Danny also set me up with all the necessary up keep instructions for my lashes. He was very patient with me & i appreciate it. Danny is very likable.“