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Let's tacoboutit
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.
Read MoreThis 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Part taqueria, part “hidden” bar, make sure to get some of the restaurant's popular tacos before or after hitting up those tequila drinks.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nestled within a Homestead gas station, this unassuming Mexican restaurant boasts tacos worth the journey, adorned with toppings such as avocado and pineapple.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Part taqueria, part “hidden” bar, make sure to get some of the restaurant's popular tacos before or after hitting up those tequila drinks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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