{"id":458225,"date":"2026-10-06T18:20:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/458225\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T18:20:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:20:11","slug":"these-are-the-taco-spots-el-pasoans-say-you-have-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/458225\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are the Taco Spots El Pasoans Say You Have to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guess what day it is…. Yes, it\u2019s Taco Tuesday BUT it\u2019s also NATIONAL TACO DAY!! Yup, National Taco Day lands on a Taco Tuesday, but it\u2019s not a coincidence.<\/p>\n

According to National Day Calendar,<\/a> National Taco Day was officially moved to the first Tuesday in October all thanks to good ole Taco Bell!<\/p>\n

\u201cStarting on October 1, 2024, this delicious food holiday will now fall on a Tuesday\u2014Taco Tuesday to be exact. This epic announcement is part of a latest milestone in Taco Bell\u2019s ongoing Taco Tuesday journey to move National Taco Day to a Tuesday starting this year!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Read More: LIST: The Best Taco and Margarita Pairings Ever<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Best Tacos In El Paso, According To Locals<\/p>\n

Our city is known to have some of the best Taco spots in town. From mom and pop shops to elegant restaurants, El Paso offers authentic tacos of all kinds!<\/p>\n

We asked El Pasoans to share their favorite local taco spots, and after hearing from passionate taco enthusiasts, we\u2019ve narrowed down the top must-try places. Here\u2019s where you need to go for the best tacos in town:<\/p>\n

Lucy\u2019s Cafe\"Angel<\/p>\n

With several locations around town, Lucy\u2019s is an El Paso staple. Their Westside location at 6600 N Mesa St is known for their savory beef tacos, always packed with flavor.<\/p>\n

All locations:6600 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 799124119 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 799021305 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79902Taconeta\"TaconetaLocated in the heart of Kern Place at 311 Montana Ave, Taconeta serves up some of the most unique and flavorful tacos in the city. Their fusion of traditional and modern flavors makes them a favorite. And while you\u2019re there make sure to try their delicious margaritas!
Jalisco Cafe\"Joanna<\/p>\n

A long-time favorite, Jalisco Cafe, at 1029 E 7th Ave, is beloved for its authentic street tacos that will leave you craving more.<\/p>\n

Taqueria El Cometa\"Courtesy:<\/p>\n

A go-to for late-night cravings, Taqueria El Cometa at 4131 N Mesa St is beloved for its fresh, authentic tacos, but these days you can find El Cometa locations all across town now!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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All Locations:4131 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 799029521 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX13791 Horizon Blvd, El Paso, TX 799281613 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79936El Taquero Comer\"Courtesy:<\/p>\n

This hidden gem was once a food truck but the family owned business now has their very own restaurant in far east El Paso at 3260 N Zaragoza. Known for its incredible taco selection. The carne asada tacos are a crowd-pleaser!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Mijos Tacos\"IrisIris LopezIris Lopez<\/p>\n

Mijos Tacos is a popular El Paso street food business founded by NFL player William Hernandez and pitmaster Jose \u201cMoose\u201d Elmendorff. The food truck is known for its smoked-meat tacos and creative street food, featuring favorites like brisket, barbacoa, carne asada, al pastor and crispy tripitas.<\/p>\n

Beyond the food, Mijos Tacos is also active in the El Paso community, supporting youth sports and hosting events like Tacos in the Trenches. The business has also expanded from a food truck into a permanent location through a partnership with El Luchador in El Paso\u2019s Five Points neighborhood.<\/p>\n

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DID WE MISS A SPOT? DOWNLOAD THE KISS MOBILE APP AND LET US KNOW YOUR FAVORITE TACO PLACE IN EL PASO!<\/p>\n

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