The top 25 taco spots in America, ranked according to Yelp reviews

What to order: Birria taco, carne asada taco

What customers say: "My partner and I had an amazing dining experience at Xochipilli! The food was simply exquisite - we indulged in the ceviche, menudo, and mixed fajitas. The service was exceptional, with attentive and swift servers who kindly packed our leftovers when we requested it. Without a doubt, we wholeheartedly recommend Xochipilli to anyone craving delicious Mexican cuisine," wrote Yelp user Thais C.

Learn more about Xochipilli Taco Bar here.

What to order: Birria taco, quesabirria taco

What customers say: "The reviews do not lie, this place is fabulous. Family owned business with a great history, the people who work here love their jobs because everyone is so sweet, happy and helpful. They are always smiling! It's always busy, always packed. On top of their regular customers, they have tons of to-go orders. Be patient because [there] usually is a line and a wait because of their popularity. Everything is delicious here, their birrias, regular tacos, breakfast tacos, menudo, etc. Also try their homemade drinks. Hands down, best breakfast tacos in Houston," wrote Yelp user Sasha G.

Learn more about Tacos Doña Lena here.

What to order: Nopales taco, fish taco

What customers say: "Amazing tacos and service; I can see why this spot is on Yelp's 100 best tacos in the nation. Each taco was extremely high quality and tasty. The fish taco was perfectly seasoned and very light considering it was fried. The Cochinita taco is a must have; the way that meat is marinated and slow-cooked makes it so flavorful. The freshly made hot sauces were delicious too!" wrote Yelp user Jenn H.

Learn more about The Craft Taco at SOVA here.

What to order: Breakfast burrito, birria taco

What customers say: "Very authentic Mexican place. Food is delicious and the Birria is light and tasty. The consume is so light and not heavy and greasy. Tacos were great the chicken is marinated so well. Barbacoa is flavorful too. Gotta check it out," wrote Yelp user Tony M.

Learn more about Venalonzo's here.

What to order: Cauliflower taco, jackfruit taco

What customers say: "Perfection served on a warm tortilla with mouth watering sauce dripping from all the edges. Everything you order from here is a banger, just like the music they play. The service is the right balance of in terms of speed. They listen to your every adjustment to make sure to get your order correct. They answered my every question as a first timer. They are able to turn any vegetarian option vegan. The vegetarian tacos are 8x times better than the meat tacos too. If I could give 8 stars I would," wrote Yelp user Leonardo P.

Learn more about Str8 Up Tacos here.

What to order: Fish taco, blackened mahi taco

What customers say: "One of the best tacos I've ever had. The kalua pork taco was amazing. Super fresh and generous portions! I will be visiting daily on my stay here," wrote Yelp user Matthew J.

Learn more about Pit Stop Tacos, Sliders, and Fries here.

What to order: Spicy octopus taco, shrimp taco

What customers say: "The Fish Tacos and Shrimp Tacos with batter were pretty fire. My friend also got the tostada and really liked it. The Tostadas were a little small tho. Overall solid tacos and I liked sauce with it. Adding a little more salt to it made it amazing for me. The place had a bar like area to sit and larger groups they move the tables together. Servers and owners, I think, were also really nice. They got the food out to us fast," wrote Yelp user Francis T.

Learn more about Bajamar Seafood & Tacos here.

What to order: Carne asada taco, al pastor taco, wet burrito

What customers say: "Finally made it back to try their tacos! Amazing. I'm usually an asada type of girl but the al pastor really impressed me...order it!!! The tortilla itself is so tasty, you can tell the quality with every bite," wrote Yelp user Jason P.

Learn more about Alma Delias Restaurant here.

What to order: Beef taco, chicken taco

What customers say: "I'm a taco fanatic and these were on point. My wife had the nachos and finished them before I finished my tacos...needless to say, we will be back. Go to Jeremy! He makes you feel welcome from the minute you walk in," wrote Yelp user Dougie N.

Learn more about Yourway Breakfast and Lunch here.

What to order: Carnitas taco, al pastor taco

What customers say: "If you are looking for tacos, stop and just find this truck. All the food here is seriously made with love. You can taste it in every bite and you can't go wrong ordering. Aguas and salsas are the bonus to the food offerings that are just so incredible that I can't even begin to describe them justly. Staff is always working hard, getting orders together and smiling. Seating during the week is all outdoors on table set ups, perfect for nice days," wrote Yelp user Paula P.

Learn more about Paprika ATX here.

What to order: Carne asada taco, fish taco

What customers say: "Tacos El Gabacho provided excellent food for our combined garden grad party. Everyone said how good the food was, which is really important when you're serving a crowd of friends. The pricing was also very competitive," wrote Yelp user Cindy D.

Learn more about Tacos El Gabacho here.

What to order: Carne asada taco, pork taco

What customers say: "This is one of those places that lives up to the hype. The line can get long because it is popular but they keep it moving. It's located near Times Square but off to the side. We placed our order we got a few tacos a quesadilla and some horchata. You get your choice of flour or corn tortillas and then you let them know the topping you want on them. They have a salsa bar on the side. It is standing room only. They have 'tables' you can stand and eat at. Overall I'm glad I went and tried the tacos and horchata it's a must-have if you're in New York," wrote Yelp user Monic L.

Learn more about Los Tacos No. 1 here.

What to order: Breakfast burrito, chicken taco

What customers say: "Highly recommend! We ordered the breakfast burritos and thought they were excellent! Great specialty market, very clean and great service. Their courtyard is nicely arranged, has good music and dog friendly," wrote Yelp user Shelly B.

Learn more about Mercado Mexico here.

What to order: Fish taco, barbaqueso taco

What customers say: "Very delicious! We had the street tacos and really enjoyed them. It was our 1st time here. We will be back! Very friendly staff as well as easy access to this location off TV highway," wrote Yelp user Steve W.

Learn more about La Pachanga Mexican Food here.

What to order: Carne asada taco, kale agua fresca

What customers say: "I gotta say, I think these are by far one of my favorite tacos in Boyle Heights. Hand made tortillas, tender, and juicy meats, AND fire salsa! It makes the perfect combination. I tried their pastor, Asada, chorizo, and Barbacoa tacos; they were all tasty!! My favorite were the pastor and chorizo," wrote Yelp user Elisa S.

Learn more about Street Tacos and Grill here.

What to order: Fish taco, barbacoa taco, carnitas taco

What customers say: "A genuine surprise. The restaurant space is small and simple, but their flavors pack a great punch. I had a carne asada bowl that was well seasoned, with sauteed veggies and guacamole. Something in their ingredients carries a little heat, but not in a threatening way. The menu and setup is similar to Freebirds or Chipotle, but tastes homemade," wrote Yelp user Kera N.

Learn more about Pico de Gallo here.

What to order: Chicken tinga taco, guajillo beef with potatoes quesataco

What customers say: "The best tacos I've had in quite some time. The owners are amazing, so kind, down to earth, and they share samples before purchasing. My go-to is the chicken tinga bowl or one of the quesotacos! You seriously can't go wrong with anything on the menu here," wrote Yelp user Ashley P.

Learn more about Buenos Sabores here.

What to order: Fish taco, barbacoa taco

What customers say: "Wow! I'm a big fan of food trucks and this one didn't disappoint. Friendly service and good food is all it takes to keep people coming back, and that's exactly what you'll get here. We had the tacos de camarones (shrimp tacos), which were out-of-this-world fantastic. I highly recommend this place," wrote Yelp user Troy M.

Learn more about Tacos Jalisco here.

What to order: Barbacoa taco, birria queso taco

What customers say: "One word… delicious! Got the short ribs barbacoa and birria queso tacos, and they did not disappoint. Barbacoa was so tender and flavorful, and it was a good-size portion. Tacos were piping hot when they came out and so crunchy. They were full of flavor, and the consomé was so rich with flavor as well. I will definitely be back!" wrote Yelp user C D.

Learn more about Milpa here.

What to order: Kraken taco, cactus taco

What customers say: "This is one of my favorite restaurants in the entirety of Redmond, Oregon. My favorite dish is the octopus tacos, a treat that I've never experienced at a Mexican restaurant before. The service is phenomenal. Every time someone I know comes into town, this is the first place I recommend taking them to," wrote Yelp user Andre D.

Learn more about Xalisco Latin Cuisine here.

What to order: Shrimp taco, al pastor taco

What customers say: "Absolutely astounding! I got their shrimp tacos and that was a spiritual experience. Shrimp was super juicy, and I'm in love with their tortillas. Highly recommend! They deserve [the] attention," wrote Yelp user Isabella W.

Learn more about Frogtowns Gourmet Tacos here.

What to order: Abuela taco, breakfast taco

What customers say: "There's a reason why this place is so busy and often runs out of meat…it's that good! My boyfriend and I came on a Saturday afternoon and ordered a chilaquiles taco and a marinated pork taco because they were out of beef. We had to wait a bit for the tacos, but they were so worth it!! The tacos were super flavorful and yummy. Definitely the best tacos we had in Austin," wrote Yelp user Jasmine Z.

Learn more about Granny's Tacos here.

What to order: Taco trio, special blackened-shrimp taco with charred corn salsa

What customers say: "You literally can't go wrong here! I had the 3-fish sampler tacos, which came with a beer-battered halibut taco, a blackened-rockfish taco, and a breaded-salmon taco. Everything was fresh, crispy, and the fish was delicious. I've been dreaming about these tacos since we ate them. Also, their tartar sauce is hands-down the best I've ever had," wrote Yelp user Siobhan A.

Learn more about Deckhand Dave's Fish Tacos here.

*Deckhand Dave's Fish Tacos is temporarily closed and is scheduled to reopen on May 1, 2024.

What to order: Birria taco

What customers say: "First time trying birria, and this place did not disappoint!! We ordered 3 birria tacos, 1 quesabirria, a small consomé, and birria fries. Everything came out hot and fresh. I wish I had ordered 3 of the [quesabirria]!! I loved the combination of the slightly crispy tortilla with the melted cheese along with the generous portion of birria. There was so much meat in everything, even the consomé had bits of birria at the bottom. Everything was so delicious," wrote Yelp user Grace T.

Learn more about Birrieria Little Tijuana here.

What to order: Pork belly taco, chicken tinga taco

What customers say: "If I could give 100 stars, I would! Found this place watching a [social media video that said] 'Best pork belly tacos in Vegas,' and they weren't lying! A big, perfectly cooked slab of belly atop a bed of fresh pico, guacamole, and wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Same with the asada tacos!! Perfect medium-rare cut that had to be about 4 ounces per taco. We finished things off with the Pastel de Queso (deconstructed cheesecake) with guava, and it was the grand finale to a very epic meal. Will 100% be back and cannot recommend this amazing restaurant enough," wrote Yelp user Krystal C.

Learn more about Aroma Latin American Cocina here.