The Best 21 Tacos Restaurants in Cancun


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There are tacos stand and restaurants all over Cancun and more than 200.  So, I decided to tour around for the best, because  Tacos are the fast and perfect food there is, you can eat tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and in there are many different types.

So, Where are The Best 21 Tacos restaurants in Cancun? I have compiled a list of the best 21 taquerias in Cancun from best-ranked reviews, personal visits, and recommendations from friends of the most frequented taquerias.

  1. Los Aguachiles
  2. Los Tarascos
  3. El socio Naiz Taqueria
  4. El Ñero
  5. Los de Pescado
  6. Las pescadillas
  7. Tacos Rigo
  8. Blue Gueco Cantina
  9. Taqueria Los Chachalacos
  10. La Parrilla
  11. Taqueria Los Coapeñitos
  12. Ah Barbaro Taqueria
  13. Gory Tacos
  14. Los Tacos de la Amiguita
  15. Tacos & Tequila
  16. El Polilla
  17. Los Tacos Arabes
  18. La lotería Taqueria
  19. Taco Grill & Tapas Bar
  20. Taco Factory
  21. Las Hijas de las Tostadas

Something is abundant in Mexico, it’s the taquerias. It is the main course, present in all families, workers and who can take 5 minutes on the street to eat any. there is a massive list from family-owned taquerias to great restaurants and a few trucks.  You can get pretty much any kind of tacos you are looking for, including arrachera (skirt steak), chuleta (pork chop), beef, chicken, seafood or the famous Tacos al pastor.   There are also more exotic choices, like tripas (cow guts)  lengua (tongue), cabeza (Cow head) cachete (cheek) suadero (pork intestines),.  The seafood tacos include shrimp, octopus, fish,  crab.  And the Vegetable tacos, which is rare to find, you will need to ask for it.   

Tortillas: 

The tortillas can be made with wheat flour or corn, some restaurants add a little more gourmet, and tortillas can be handmade with blue, white, purple or yellow corn, those are the tastiest; also machine tortillas are the most common.

Salsas:

In some places the salsas (sauces) are already on the table, a variety of colorful one, red, white, dark green, light green, and usually the waiters will explain to you which ones are the spicy ones starting with the mildest to the hottest. And remember If you ask if the salsa is hot they probably say no is not hot. Because hot means in Spanish the temperature of the meal and waiters always will tease you with it. So, if you want to know if the salsa is spicy, your question should be; Esta Picante la salsa? However, my recommendation is to try a little bit with a finger before adding a full spoon to your taco.

There is no dress code to eat in any of the taco restaurants, casual would be the way to go.

1.- Los Aguachiles:

This is one of those special places for locals who appreciate good food, the menu included delicious shrimp & fish tacos, octopus, tostadas, great beer, and four different salsas; chipotle, cilantro, habanero chile, and tamarindo.

Hours:
Every day from 13:00 – 19:30
Location: Av. Nizuc (Esq. Av. Nichupte), Cancún, Quintana Roo
Phone:  01 998 884 0152
Website:  https://www.facebook.com/LosAguachilesRM/
Map

2.- Los Tarascos:

Their specialty is Tacos al pastor with the traditional recipe of the native of Puebla. Marinate the arts with the perfect mix of chili peppers and condiments. Then they piled the meat and the pineapple in a spin and grilled very slow.   Delicious green sauces would accompany your tacos.

Hours:
Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 to 03:00
Fridays to Saturday from 11:00 to 05:00
Location: Av. Nichupte Manzana 85 lote 9 Supermanzana 50, C.P. 77533 Cancún Q. Roo
Web:  https://lostarascos.com.mx/menu/
Map

3.- El Socio Naiz Taqueria

In Cancun El Socio The Naiz Taqueria is the place where they make delicious and original tacos, in a well-decorated place and at a reasonable price. If you go to Cancun downtown is a must stop if you want to dive in the different gastronomic proposals. The site is small but well designed, it has details that give a lot of life and original touch to it.

Hours:
Sunday to Tuesday from 2pm12pm
Wednesday to Saturday from 2pm2am.
Location: Avenida Nader #74 Mz 3 Lt 4, Cancún 77500 México
Phone: +52 998 255 6814
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4.- Taqueria El Ñero

You can get pretty much any kind of tacos, but the here specialties are Pastor, Tripas, suadero, and Cabeza. You can also get chuleta (pork chop) Lengua (tongue), Chorizo (Sausage) Cabeza (head) and cachete (cheek), Campechanos (a mix of everything)  Variety of salsas are served with these tacos.

Hours:
Open from 5pm. To 2am.
Location:  Avenida de las Torres en la 510
https://m.facebook.com/TaqueriasElNero/
Map

5.- Los de Pescado:

Shrimp Tacos

Los de Pescado serve very good fish and shrimp tacos prepared with the local excellent ingredients. Their concept is based seafood including fish and shrimp tacos,  burritos, pescadillas, accompanied with 6 different sauces, Chipotle, Coriander, Jalapeño, habanero, garlic, and the delicious tamarind sauce. Their tortillas are great, made with yellow corn.

For drinks,  fresh Jamaica flower tea, horchata, and tamarin freshwaters as well beers. The menú is very small and so good, easy to decide.

The place is small and half open-air, very hot in the summer. The food is served fast, it took 8 minutes to get our tacos on the table after we ordered and is very inexpensive.

Hours:  Every day from 10:00 to 17:30
Location in Cancun downtown: Av. Labná No. 166 (Esq. Av. Yaxchilan), Cancún, Quintana Roo
Location in Hotel Zone: Kukulkan Mall in Kukulkan Boulevard 
Website: http://losdepescado.com/
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6.- Marinero´s Seafood By Mextreme

Marinos`s Hotel Zone next to Mextreme Restaurant

Great fish tacos, pescadillas and tostadas and everything else with seafood. They serve the yummiest seafood tacos. They also serve delicious ceviche, garlic shrimp, soft drinks, cold beers and much more. This is a traditional, authentic Mexican seafood taco.  

Hours:
Hotel Zone: Everyday 11:00 to 23:00
Location in hotel zone: Blvd Kukulkan, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Zona Hotelera
Cancún, Quintana Roo 77500
Website: www.restaurantmarineros.com
Phone: +52 998 883 0404
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7.- Taco Rigo

Tacos Rigo has various locations in Cancun, but the most convenient is downtown on Palenque Avenue, close to Mercado 28 (Market 28). You can get pretty much any kind of tacos you are looking for at Taco Rigos, including arrachera (skirt steak), beef, chicken, pastor or chuleta (pork chop). There are also more exotic choices, like Lengua (tongue), Cabeza (head) and cachete (cheek). They also serve alambres (similar to fajitas but even more delicious), quesadillas, enchiladas, burritos and more. Order a bucket of Mexican beer to go with your meal at a downtown price.

Hours: Everyday 12:00 Pm to 10:00pm
Phone: +52 998 884 4965  
Location: Av. Palenque 50 Mz. 1 Lt. 3, Sm 30, 30, 77509 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Website: https://www.facebook.com/TacosRigoEventos/
Map

8.- Blue Gecko Cantina

Blue Gecko created a unique combination of flavors with fresh ingredients taking them beyond the ordinary.  Gourmet tacos,  you can choose from their delicious tortillas:  Soft corn, fried corn, soft flour, or lettuce wrap.  Tacos with chicken, beef, pork, seafood including salmon and vegetarian.  Blue Gecko offer as well burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and fresh salads.  Is a nice place to have drinks and amazing tacos.

Hours:
Every day from 09:00 to 23:00
Location:  Km 16, Blvd. Kukulcan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico (near the Museo Maya de Cancun)
Phone: 52 998 840 6935
Website:  https://bluegeckocantina.com/
Take out is available
Map:

9.- Taqueria Los Chachalacos

An excellent option for lunch or dinner with tacos, the delicious hand made corn tortillas that the real tacos carry, excellent sauces and the meat is cooked on charcoal. On the menu, there are several types of dishes, tacos, volcanoes (corn tortilla toast with comal, meat or vegetables, and melted cheese) and so much more.

They also have several complements or entrances, typical of a taqueria (roasted chambered onions, Chachalaco beans with cheese melted)  And they offer vegetarian tacos as well.    For drinks, they offer fresh waters with good flavor, soft drinks, beers and cocktails with mezcal.

Hours:
From 11:00 to 02:00
Location in downtown:   Ave. Bonampak MZ2, SM9, Plaza peninsula, Cancun Quintana Roo 77503
Hours:
From 13:30 to 02:00
Location in Hotel Zone: Km. 9.5 Blvd. Kukulcan
Phone: +52 998 688 6997
Map:

10.- La Parrilla Cancun

La Parrilla is the most traditional restaurant in Cancun, renowned for its exquisite Mexican food. Since 1975, La Parrilla has rescued the most traditional dishes and recipes, which, combined with art, tequila and mariachi music, bring a unique and 100% Mexican experience to the diner.  A buffet is offered, and all kind of tacos can be ordered.

Hours: 
Every Day: 12:00 pm a 2:00 am
Location:  Avenida Yaxchilán Núm. 51, Centro. Cancún, Q. Roo, México
Phone:+ 52 998 287 81 19
Map

11.- Taqueria Coapeñitos

Taqueria Coapeñitos offer mainly beef  & pork tacos, some with combination of both, their famous tacos are Gabachita Azteca, Gabachita loca, Gabachita Coapeña,  Beef Triple.  Also they have vegan tacos available.    

They combine the real taste of Mexico with the best ingredients, surrounded by an environment that will make you feel home.

Hours:
Monday to Wednesday – 9:00 to 2:00
Thursday to Saturday – 9:00 to 3:00
Sunday – 9:00 to 23:45
Location:  Av Nader No.25  Edificio Tapachula SM 02, Cancún 7
Map

12.- Ah Barbaro Taqueria

It is a perfect place located in the hotel zone with a branch in downtown Cancun as well. The tacos, the service and the quality of their dishes, and the best of all open 24 hours. So you can have delicious tacos at any time accompanied by a super spicy sauce.  This is the best combination without a doubt.

Hours: 
Open Every day 24 hours
Location in hotel Zone:  Punta Nizuc Cancun 210 Col. Hotel Zone, Cancun 77500 Cancun, Quintana Roo
Location in downtown: Plaza de toros local 1 a un lado de la iglesia, Supermanzana 4a, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.
Map

13.- Gory Tacos

Gory`s Tacos offers a selection of culturally authentic tacos, seafood, and drinks. Their staff is friendly and bi-lingual.  The totopos (corn chips) are free, and the margaritas are some of the best.  This little spot is very easy to access. Do not miss the opportunity to have a great meal and hang out with the locals.

Hours:
Every day from 11:00 to 23:00
Location:  Parque Las Palapas downtown,  Cancun QRoo, Mexico
Phone:  52 998 102 3002
Map

14.- Los Tacos de la Amiguita

Los Tacos de la Amiguita is one of the best options to eat, this is the fast-food in Mexico.  Taco food truck, they serve the best beef stew tacos and sandwiches.

This business has been open for 35 years, it is a family business, run by the owners. They start to cook at 3:30 am. So, you will be for sure eating fresh food, and the queue of locals begin at 8 am to order their taco.

Hours:
Wednesday to Monday from 08:00 to 12:00
Location: AV BONAMPAK SM 4A, Cancún, Quintana Roo 77500
Map

15.- Tacos & Tequila

Specialized in authentic Mexican tacos, premium margaritas and a large selection of tequilas, served while you enjoy the view in front of the lagoon at Plaza la Isla in Cancun. Fresh handmade tortillas, a selection of 7 delicious charcoal al pastor, and other traditional tacos you can enjoy with any of our 6 sauces freshly prepared every day.

Hours:
Open Every day from 09:00 to 23:00
Location: Blvd. Kukulcan 25, La Isla, Zona Hotelera, Cancún
Teléfono: +52 998 176 8099
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16.- El Polilla

Los tacos El Polilla,  are an excellent option for Tacos de carnitas and brain cow (Cesos) quesadillas.  Tourist should not miss this.   They are plentiful, spicy sauces … it is still worth it for its flavor and price.

You have to go early because they run out fast. Good service, clean and well served (without forgetting that it is a small place and that sells food informally – you literally eat standing).
Hours:
Open Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 14:00
Location: Ave. Nader 8,9, Cancún, México
Map

17.- Los Tacos Arabes Israel

Los Tacos Arabes are traditional from Puebla, you don`t need to travel to Puebla to taste some delicious tacos.  They offer beef Tacos on a wheat tortilla like pita bread. The dressings are delicious, they have one with yogurt and cucumber, chipotle sauce, garlic, in addition to the traditional green, red and pico de gallo.

Hours:
From Monday to Sunday from 17:00 to 04:00
Location: Ave. Chichen Itza & Ave. Palenque, Cancun Q.Roo. 77509
Phone: 01 998 170 2688
Map

18.- La Loteria Taqueria

Taqueria La Loteria offers great Tacos al Pastor, Beef Tacos, Porkchop, sausage.   If you want to take home, you can order food per kilo, steak or pork, including tortillas and all side dishes.spice sauces they have excellent service, It is very picturesque, and even they have games to make the wait more enjoyable. 

Hours:
Open every day from 15:00 to 03:00
Location:  Avenida Chichén con Avenida Palenque Sm 61, Cancún, Q.Roo. 77514
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19.- Taco Grill & Tapas Bar

Their ribeye tacos are, and one of the recommendations is the crispy cheese appetizer; also their pork tacos are amazing. Excellent meals, fresh with quality ingredients. The margaritas were soo good.  ; Being on the side of the lagoon is a plus after a day of shopping in the mall.  Get excellent seats so you can watch the sunset over the lagoon if you happen to be there for dinner.

Hours:
Open every day from 08:00 to 23:00Location:  Blvd. Kukulkan Km. 12.5, Hotel Zone, La Isla Mall, Cancún, Q.Roo. 77500
Map

20.- Taco Factory

Taco Factory in Hotel Zone

For those who leave the bars late night in the hotel zone area, this is a good option, good location tacos with real Mexico flavor, a variety of sauces,  tacos al pastor are the favorites, and they offer other dishes such as nachos, this is highly recommended. The sauces are the most appropriate for tourists because they are not very spicy.

Hours:
Open every day from 11:00 to 19:00
Location:  Blvd. Kukulkan Km. 9, Hotel Zone, Plaza Party Center, Cancún, Q.Roo. 77500
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21.- Las hijas de la Tostada Cancun

The place is highly recommended if you like good seafood. Their toast are their specialty and tacos are delicious, actually all the food in general. The must is the toast of tuna carnitas and the caramel shrimp. In addition to the good food, It`s recommended going between 6-7 pm since the sunset of the lagoon looks impressive,

Hours:
Open every day from 13:00 to 02:00
Location:  Ave. Kukulkan Km 3.5, Cancún 77500, México
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Related Questions:

Where Are The Best Authentic Mexican Restaurants in Cancun? I created a list of great Mexican restaurants in Cancun where you can have the flavor of a typical dish, and some might be just a few minutes away from your hotel: Hacienda Sisal, El Mortero Restaurant, La Destileria, Porfirios, Mextreme, Cocono, La Parrilla, La Habichuela, La Playita, El Cejas, Atotonilco, Vegan Planet, 100% Natural, La Organica.

Where Are The Vegetarian Restaurants? There are a couple of good vegetarian Restaurant in Cancun, fresh organic and delicious, to mention some: Vegan Planet, 100% Natural, La Organica.


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