Mmmm...mmmm...who's up for a delicious adventure? Pittsburgh's home to some pretty amazing tacos, wouldn't you agree? And, the best part? You can find taste-tantalizing tacos all around town whether you're a carnivore, a vegetarian, or a vegan. Now, at the dawn of a new year, is the perfect time to start working on bucket lists. Here are 10 delicious eateries in Pittsburgh that are definitely worthy of being added to your taco bucket list.
1. Edgar’s Best Tacos
Sink your teeth into what some have called the city’s best tacos when you eat at Edgar’s Best Tacos. The eatery, which also features a food truck, boasts a delicious menu of tacos, including beef, chicken, and pork. Or, opt for another Mexican dish, such as burritos, empanadas, and quesadillas.
Edgars Best Tacos is located at 2533 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
2. Baby Loves Tacos
Pull up a chair at Baby Loves Tacos, a taco joint in Bloomfield that caters to carnivores, vegetarians, and vegans. Choose from such delicious tacos as the chicken, BBQ mushroom, and roaster carrots. Then, add your favorite toppings – pickled radishes, cheese, or hot sauce.
Baby Loves Tacos is located at 4508 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
3. PGH Taco Truck
Keep an eye out for PGH Taco Truck, which often boasts pretty large lines. But, don’t worry. The wait for the scrumptious tacos is more than worth it. The PGH Taco Truck offers a range of delicious tacos for carnivores, vegetarians, and vegans. Try the classic ground beef, the vegan black bean, or the spicy jerk chicken tacos.
4. tako
Enjoy a lovely Pittsburgh day outdoors or dine inside at tako, right in the heart of the Cultural District. The vibrant restaurant serves a variety of Mexican street food as well as scrumptious tacos. Your taco choices include shrimp, duck, chicken, lamb, pork, mushroom, and salmon.
tako is located at 214 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
5. Reyna Foods
Reyna Foods, a lively Mexican grocery store in the Strip District, features Casa Reyna, an eatery that dishes up some of the Burgh’s best tacos. Sit down to a delightful meal of traditional, brisket, beef, or chicken tacos. And, be sure to try some of the warm, fresh tortillas made right upstairs at Reyna Foods.
Reyna Foods is located at 2031 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
6. Las Palmas
If you haven’t tried the tacos at Las Palmas, you have to rectify that – and soon. Stop by the taco stand right outside of the Mexican grocery store. Choose your favorite meat and toppings to create the perfect street taco.
Las Palmas is located at 700 Brookline Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226.
7. El Burro Comedor
Treat yourself to amazing tacos – whether you’re a carnivore, a vegetarian, or a vegan – at El Burro Comedor. The Mexican restaurant offers a selection of tacos, including the potato taco and the sweet potato and cauliflower taco. If you prefer a meaty taco, try the shrimp or mahi mahi tacos. El Burro also serves burritos.
El Burro is located at 1108 Federal St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
8. La Palapa
Sit down to an authentic Mexican meal at La Palapa, which serves classic tacos. Bite into a taco with cheese, pico de gallo, rice, and sour cream. And, be sure to check out the other popular Mexican dishes, including tamales, enchiladas, and quesadillas.
La Palapa is located at 2224 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
9. Doce Taqueria
Discover a delicious selection of tacos – available on corn or flour tortillas – at Doce Taqueria in the South Side. Prefer a classic American taco? Then, order the American. Or, opt for the chicken or pork tacos. Doce Taqueria also offers a scrumptious vegan taco.
Doce Taqueria is located at 1220 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
10. Bea Taco Town
Drum roll, please. The final taco joint on our ultimate taco bucket list in Pittsburgh is Bea Taco Town. Treat yourself to an assortment of tacos, including fish, shrimp, and steak. Or, opt for the veggie taco. Bea Taco Town also serves burritos, enchiladas, and chimichangas.
Bea Taco Town is located at 633 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
What other spots would you add to the ultimate taco bucket list? Let us know in the comments! Then, click here to read about the 10 unassuming restaurants in the Burgh that belong on your bucket list.
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