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Tacos in Miami: 18 to Try Now

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by Olee Fowler@oleefowler Updated Apr 19, 2023, 9:00am EDT

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by Olee Fowler@oleefowler Updated Apr 19, 2023, 9:00am EDT

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Amidst the bustling Miami food scene, tacos have emerged as a reigning champion. With many newcomers setting up shop in recent months, it’s easy to overlook the tried and true hole-in-the-wall establishments that have been satisfying cravings for years.

Here are the 18 different taco places to try right now, listed in geographic order from north to south. So whether in South Dade or Downtown Miami, rest assured a great taco is just a hop, skip, and a jump away.

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Tacos El Machine Gon

This unassuming food truck —located in a charming garden adjacent to a gas station parking lot in North Miami Beach — has people from around town lining up for its tacos. The signature El Machine Gon taco, stuffed with steak, chorizo, pork skin, onion, and cilantro, is a must-try, along with the crispy quesadillas, Baja-style shrimp tacos, and elote.

2590 NE Miami Gardens Dr, Miami, FL 33180

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Taquiza (Multiple locations)

This North Beach waterfront restaurant features a variety of traditional tacos like al pastor, chicken, and lengua by chef Steve Santana served on handmade blue-masa corn tortillas so good that Taquiza now supplies them for half the restaurants in town. A trip to Taquiza isn’t complete without an order of the totopos — homemade tortilla chips, which come out warm, “fluffy,” and flawlessly fried and are worth the visit by themselves.

7450 Ocean Terrace, Miami Beach, FL 33141

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Tacombi (Multiple locations)

Established in 2006 on the Yucatán shores, Tacombi offers dishes such as corn esquites, crispy fish tacos, the ‘gringa’ quesadilla featuring Mexico City-style al pastor pork, and vegan burrito with sweet potato, kale, and poblano peppers. The taqueria also serves cocktails, including michelada and Rubio, alongside non-alcoholic options like agua frescas and Lupita sodas.

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3930 NE 2nd Ave Suite #100, Miami, FL 33137

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Fiesta Mexican Grill

For years, this Doral taco shop has been a local favorite. It’s renowned for its budget-friendly steak tacos and signature cilantro sauce, all served in a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

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10433 NW 41st St, Doral, FL 33178

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The Taco Stand

This colorful taqueria (with a “hidden” omakase restaurant in the back) features an assortment of classic tacos like pastor and fish varieties, along with quesadillas, carne asada fries, and breakfast options.

313 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127

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Coyo Taco (Multiple locations)

This brightly colored, Obama-approved taco shop — with locations throughout South Florida, and rapidly growing — serves up some of Miami's most creative tacos. Think tacos filled with Yucatan-style achiote roasted pork, duck confit, huitlacoche (corn smut), and more traditional fillings.

2320 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL

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The Wolf Of Tacos

This much-buzzed-about taco pop-up is currently doing stints at J. Wakefield and Dante’s Hifi (but check its Instagram for its latest location), bringing a little slice of Mexico City to the 305. Its pastor tacos with spit-fired roasted pork and large slices of pineapple have the most beat in the city, but everything from the rib eye to the longaniza is worth an order. Top with one of the homemade salsas to complete the experience.

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130 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila (Multiple locations)

Part taqueria, part “hidden” bar, make sure to get some of the restaurant's popular tacos before or after hitting up those tequila drinks.

1220 16th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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El Primo Red Tacos

El Primo features birria-style street tacos straight from Tijuana that have become Instagram-famous on the west coast. The menu offers beef birria in tacos and quesadillas with options like adding bone marrow. There will also be birria ramen and consumme and tequila and mezcal shots.

20 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130

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Jacalito Taqueria Mexicana (Multiple locations)

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, this popular Mexican restaurant on Flagler is a one-stop shop for tacos, regardless of mood or time of day.

3622 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135

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Viva Mexico

Located right off the hustle and bustle of Calle Ocho, Viva Mexico is a brightly colored taqueria serving up some of Miami's favorite tacos. Opt for the adventurous tacos like leguna (tongue) or tripa (cow intestine) tacos that are restaurant signatures.

542 SW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33130

Taquerias El Carnal

While many people are convinced that tongue tacos are the thing to order at El Carnal, this hole-in-the-wall in the heart of Little Havana also serves up traditional varieties like steak and chicken tacos for just $2 a pop.

1128 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130

Caja Caliente

Offering a diverse selection of Cuban tacos generously filled with proteins such as chicken and gator, this restaurant also offers croquetas, bowls, quesadillas, and empanadas for a well-rounded experience.

808 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134

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Antojitos Mexicanos Tenorio

Popular among Sweetwater residents, this unassuming taco shop offers an array of traditional tacos, from beef to pastor, and favorites like pork skin quesadillas, choriqueso, and well-filled burritos. Seating is limited, so to-go orders are encouraged.

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4095 SW 137th Ave, Miami, FL 33175

El Taquito

This unassuming taco stand in the heart of Coconut Grove is a must-go for locals. Its simple, inexpensive, made-to-order tacos make for a perfect lunch or late-night bite after an evening in the neighborhood bars.

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3410 Main Hwy, Miami, FL, 33133

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Los Félix Miami

This one-Michelin-starred spot located in the heart of Coconut Grove offers well-crafted tacos, such as shrimp pibil and al pastor, accompanied by a selection of innovative Mexican cuisine.

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3413 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

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Tacos & Tattoos

This colorful spot that looks like it fell out of Wynwood straight to Kendall is serving up creative tacos that have the neighborhood buzzing. Tacos are carnivore and vegetarian-friendly and served on corn, flour, or crispy shells.

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11790 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33186

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Taqueria Morelia

Nestled within a Homestead gas station, this unassuming Mexican restaurant boasts tacos worth the journey, adorned with toppings such as avocado and pineapple.

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961 West Palm Drive, Homestead, FL 33034

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Tacos El Machine Gon

2590 NE Miami Gardens Dr, Miami, FL 33180

This unassuming food truck —located in a charming garden adjacent to a gas station parking lot in North Miami Beach — has people from around town lining up for its tacos. The signature El Machine Gon taco, stuffed with steak, chorizo, pork skin, onion, and cilantro, is a must-try, along with the crispy quesadillas, Baja-style shrimp tacos, and elote.

2590 NE Miami Gardens Dr, Miami, FL 33180

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Taquiza (Multiple locations)

7450 Ocean Terrace, Miami Beach, FL 33141

This North Beach waterfront restaurant features a variety of traditional tacos like al pastor, chicken, and lengua by chef Steve Santana served on handmade blue-masa corn tortillas so good that Taquiza now supplies them for half the restaurants in town. A trip to Taquiza isn’t complete without an order of the totopos — homemade tortilla chips, which come out warm, “fluffy,” and flawlessly fried and are worth the visit by themselves.

7450 Ocean Terrace, Miami Beach, FL 33141

Visit Website

Tacombi (Multiple locations)

3930 NE 2nd Ave Suite #100, Miami, FL 33137

Established in 2006 on the Yucatán shores, Tacombi offers dishes such as corn esquites, crispy fish tacos, the ‘gringa’ quesadilla featuring Mexico City-style al pastor pork, and vegan burrito with sweet potato, kale, and poblano peppers. The taqueria also serves cocktails, including michelada and Rubio, alongside non-alcoholic options like agua frescas and Lupita sodas.

Open in Google Maps

3930 NE 2nd Ave Suite #100, Miami, FL 33137

Visit Website

Fiesta Mexican Grill

10433 NW 41st St, Doral, FL 33178

For years, this Doral taco shop has been a local favorite. It’s renowned for its budget-friendly steak tacos and signature cilantro sauce, all served in a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

Open in Google Maps

10433 NW 41st St, Doral, FL 33178

Visit Website

The Taco Stand

313 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127

This colorful taqueria (with a “hidden” omakase restaurant in the back) features an assortment of classic tacos like pastor and fish varieties, along with quesadillas, carne asada fries, and breakfast options.

313 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127

Visit Website

Coyo Taco (Multiple locations)

2320 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL

This brightly colored, Obama-approved taco shop — with locations throughout South Florida, and rapidly growing — serves up some of Miami's most creative tacos. Think tacos filled with Yucatan-style achiote roasted pork, duck confit, huitlacoche (corn smut), and more traditional fillings.

2320 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL

Visit Website

The Wolf Of Tacos

130 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127

This much-buzzed-about taco pop-up is currently doing stints at J. Wakefield and Dante’s Hifi (but check its Instagram for its latest location), bringing a little slice of Mexico City to the 305. Its pastor tacos with spit-fired roasted pork and large slices of pineapple have the most beat in the city, but everything from the rib eye to the longaniza is worth an order. Top with one of the homemade salsas to complete the experience.

Open in Google Maps

130 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila (Multiple locations)

1220 16th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Part taqueria, part “hidden” bar, make sure to get some of the restaurant's popular tacos before or after hitting up those tequila drinks.

1220 16th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Visit Website

El Primo Red Tacos

20 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130

El Primo features birria-style street tacos straight from Tijuana that have become Instagram-famous on the west coast. The menu offers beef birria in tacos and quesadillas with options like adding bone marrow. There will also be birria ramen and consumme and tequila and mezcal shots.

20 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130

Visit Website

Jacalito Taqueria Mexicana (Multiple locations)

3622 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, this popular Mexican restaurant on Flagler is a one-stop shop for tacos, regardless of mood or time of day.

3622 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135

Visit Website

Viva Mexico

542 SW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33130

Located right off the hustle and bustle of Calle Ocho, Viva Mexico is a brightly colored taqueria serving up some of Miami's favorite tacos. Opt for the adventurous tacos like leguna (tongue) or tripa (cow intestine) tacos that are restaurant signatures.

542 SW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33130

Taquerias El Carnal

1128 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130

While many people are convinced that tongue tacos are the thing to order at El Carnal, this hole-in-the-wall in the heart of Little Havana also serves up traditional varieties like steak and chicken tacos for just $2 a pop.

1128 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130

Caja Caliente

808 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Offering a diverse selection of Cuban tacos generously filled with proteins such as chicken and gator, this restaurant also offers croquetas, bowls, quesadillas, and empanadas for a well-rounded experience.

808 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Visit Website

Antojitos Mexicanos Tenorio

4095 SW 137th Ave, Miami, FL 33175

Popular among Sweetwater residents, this unassuming taco shop offers an array of traditional tacos, from beef to pastor, and favorites like pork skin quesadillas, choriqueso, and well-filled burritos. Seating is limited, so to-go orders are encouraged.

Open in Google Maps

4095 SW 137th Ave, Miami, FL 33175

El Taquito

3410 Main Hwy, Miami, FL, 33133

This unassuming taco stand in the heart of Coconut Grove is a must-go for locals. Its simple, inexpensive, made-to-order tacos make for a perfect lunch or late-night bite after an evening in the neighborhood bars.

Open in Google Maps

3410 Main Hwy, Miami, FL, 33133

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Los Félix Miami

3413 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

This one-Michelin-starred spot located in the heart of Coconut Grove offers well-crafted tacos, such as shrimp pibil and al pastor, accompanied by a selection of innovative Mexican cuisine.

Open in Google Maps

3413 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

Visit Website

Tacos & Tattoos

11790 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33186

This colorful spot that looks like it fell out of Wynwood straight to Kendall is serving up creative tacos that have the neighborhood buzzing. Tacos are carnivore and vegetarian-friendly and served on corn, flour, or crispy shells.

Open in Google Maps

11790 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33186

Visit Website

Taqueria Morelia

961 West Palm Drive, Homestead, FL 33034

Nestled within a Homestead gas station, this unassuming Mexican restaurant boasts tacos worth the journey, adorned with toppings such as avocado and pineapple.

Open in Google Maps

961 West Palm Drive, Homestead, FL 33034

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