It’s National Taco Day, but if we’re being honest, every day feels like Taco Day when you live in El Paso! From late-night stops after a show to Sunday brunch runs with the family, tacos are part of who we are. This year, we asked El Pasoans to sound off on their favorite taco spots, and the answers didn’t disappoint. The responses ranged from long-time local legends to new places making their mark on the Borderland taco scene. So grab your salsa, loosen that belt, and get ready to celebrate the tastiest holiday of them all, El Paso style.

El Paso's Best Tacos

El Paso showed up hungry for this one. After asking our Facebook followers where to find the best tacos in town, we got everything from the tried-and-true classics to new spots shaking things up. Whether you’re loyal to your neighborhood taquería or always on the hunt for the next big flavor, these local favorites prove that when it comes to tacos, El Paso doesn’t mess around.

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Gallery Credit: Joanna Barba

Some honorable mentions include: Four 80's, El Rincon de Villa, and, surprisingly, El Super!

There's a reason the Borderland is known for their food, especially the tacos. They're so legendary that former borderland residents are opening up taco stands halfway across the world.


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In a city as flavorful as El Paso, it’s no surprise we take our tacos seriously. From the corner stands to the sit-down favorites, every spot adds its own touch to what makes our food scene special. National Taco Day might come once a year, but here in the Sun City, we celebrate it every time we unwrap a foil-wrapped taco dripping with salsa and pride. So whether your favorite made the list or not, one thing’s for sure, nobody does tacos quite like El Paso.

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