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East Fort Lowell Road · Midtown
Tacos Los Compas operates from a covered outdoor cart with a red-and-green roof and picnic-style seating beneath. Booths built from repurposed benches and tables offer a casual, communal dining vibe. A salsa bar and condiment area stands nearby, inviting guests to customize every taco. This popular food truck specializ
2 locations
Tacos de Cabeza Estilo Cajeme offers a relaxed, open-air dining experience beneath white canopy tents with folding tables and chairs. This south side taco truck naturally specializes in cabeza tacos. They even offer funky brain (referred to as sesos, definitely an acquired taste) and other offal such as eyeballs (ojos)
South 12th Avenue · South Side
Tacos Apson welcomes guests with a straightforward outdoor dining space filled with bright red booths and simple tables. The covered patio, shielded by bold signage and plastic walls, offers plenty of shade and a casual environment. Inside, the classic counter seating with red barstools faces the open kitchen, allowing
West Prince Road · Midtown
Baja Tacos operates from a modest food truck with shaded outdoor seating. The setup is simple and unpretentious, featuring a few plastic tables and chairs under a corrugated metal roof. Despite its no-frills appearance, the spot is celebrated for its Baja-style seafood tacos, particularly the fish and shrimp. Customers
565 E Wetmore Rd ste 155 · Northwest
La Botana Tacos greets guests with colorful interior accents, hanging star‑shaped lights and a vibrant patio view. The open layout features plenty of TVs, making it an inviting spot for casual gatherings and sports viewing. A salsa bar sits prominently, signaling its identity as a lively street‑taco focused venue. They
3 locations
Reds Tacos opened in April 2024 at the Tucson Premium Outlets and has been a hit! With family recipes and years of experience cooking at other restaurants, the team is ready to take your order. The name may sound familiar to some folks because they also operate a food truck that's often parked at Danny's on Fort Lowell
South Rita Road · South Side
Don't fear the gas station location. Papa Locos Tacos & Burgers grew out of a partnership between husband-and-wife team Robert Christian and Leticia Ramirez, blending American burger traditions with recipes rooted in Ramirez's family taqueria history from Guaymas, Mexico. Its compact, tidy interior keeps the focus
4505 West Ina Road · Marana
Del Rancho Carniceria & Tacos combines a neighborhood carnicería with a casual taqueria counter. To make the most of a visit, order the arrachera platter and chile relleno, then swing by the grocery side to grab some fresh salsas.
East 36th Street · South Side
El Manantial offers a classic Tucson food truck experience with a covered outdoor seating area featuring blue tables and white folding chairs. Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, they're a dependable spot for late-evening grilled carne asada tacos and a Sonoran dog with a steamed bun and bacon-wrapped Torito. You can even order
2 locations
El Taco Rustico offers a vibrant and authentic atmosphere that reflects its roots in Coahuila, Mexico. The exterior features a colorful mural depicting mariachi musicians, while the interior boasts a cozy setting with checkered floors and a chalkboard menu highlighting specials. The restaurant is renowned for its quesa
4499 W Ina Rd · Marana
Taco Rico serves street-style Mexican fare with a focus on tacos, burritos, and birria. The eatery occupies a casual layout with counter service and seating outdoors in the parking lot of adult store Fascinations. Favorites include the tacos, birria, and homemade horchata, jamaica, and flan.
2 locations
Ramiro’s Taco Shop features a casual setup with a salsa bar and drive-thru open late on the weekends. Outside, a shaded patio with bench seating provides a relaxed spot to enjoy meals. Popular dishes include carne asada burritos, rolled tacos with guacamole, and the breakfast.
5 locations
Street Taco & Beer Co. in Park Place Mall opens to an airy food court tucked under the mall’s high ceilings and food court canopy. Stainless steel counters, large menu boards, and brick accents create a modern casual vibe. The mall location focuses on street-style Mexican tacos served with a rotating beer selection and
South 12th Avenue · South Side
Taco Fish greets diners in a laid‑back space with tiled floors, exposed brick pillars, and an open counter. Ceiling fans spin above metal chairs and communal tables under warm lighting. The setup channels a shaded Ensenada‑style patio, with an inverted garage door opening on nice days. This family‑run spot showcases Ba
North Oracle Road · Northwest
The Taco Spot on Oracle Road delivers a casual neighborhood taqueria experience. While the carne asada is a popular option, they are best known for their birria.
North Thornydale Road · Marana
A new addition to the handful of locations across Tucson, Nico's serves not only tacos, but burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more. Grab yourself a horchata or tamarindo while you're there!
3 locations
This locally-owned small chain of seven restaurants offers Sonoran and Tampiqueño fare including a variety of seafood dishes as well as Mexican and American-style breakfasts. If you’re feeling in the mood for something sweet, you can’t go wrong with some of their Churros Con Nieve.
2502 North Campbell Avenue · Midtown
Casa Asada Taquería y Cervecería, offers a modern interior with a view of the open kitchen and mesquite grill. The restaurant features a full-service bar with an impressive tequila selection and a daily-made salsa bar. Known for its authentic Sonoran-style cuisine, Casa Asada specializes in thick-cut steak tacos grille
2 locations
Taqueria el Rapido features bright orange walls, tiled floors, and sturdy black chairs in a clean, open layout. Natural light pours through the front windows, brightening the casual dining area. A brick-trimmed order counter and salsa bar anchor the space with practical charm. The taqueria serves Sonoran-style tacos, b
4876 S 6th Ave · South Side
Taquería La Esquina welcomes guests in a bright space decorated with vivid papel picado and a mural of a Day‑of‑the‑Dead skeleton wearing a sombrero. Dark wood tables fill the open dining room beneath ceiling fans and festive artwork. The counter area includes digital menu screens, giving it a fresh take on traditional
