In part two of our Tucson Tour de Taco series, we’re featuring a segment of West 22nd Street and South Sixth Avenue, in and around the city of South Tucson.
To view part one, read ‘Tour de Taco’ Part I: South 12th Avenue.
Maico Restaurant Mexican Food
835 E. 22nd St.
Cabeza Taco at Maico (Credit: Adam Lehrman)
While Maico was featured on Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern for their menudo and goat birria, they also offer affordable tacos. Go for the machaca or potato tacos.
Keep up with Maico Restaurant Mexican Food on Facebook.
Birrieria Guadalajara
304 E. 22nd St.
Birria tacos at Birrieria Guadalajara (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Naturally, the birrieria offers outstanding birria. Be aware that it’s cash only.
Taqueria Pico de Gallo
2618 S. 6th Ave.
Tacos at Taqueria Pico de Gallo (Credit: Taylor Noel Photography)
The thick, house-made tortillas at Taqueria Pico de Gallo are the highlights. Skip the carne asada and go for one of the lengua or shrimp tacos. Don’t forget to BYOB.
Carnitas La Yoca
3530 S. 6th Ave.
Assorted tacos at Carnitas La Yoca (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Puffy flour tortillas and carnitas shine at Carnitas La Yoca. Adventurous eaters can try out rarer gelatinous options such as buche (pork stomach) and cuero (pork skin).
Keep up with Carnitas La Yoca on Facebook.
