- Yelp identified the best taco spot in every state based on customer reviews and ratings.
- From Michelin-star taco stands to family-owned taquerias, these US restaurants serve the best tacos.
- Among the best tacos are classics with traditional fillings and authentic Oaxaca-inspired eats.
Whether you’re a fan of the traditional, handheld soft taco or enjoy modernist interpretations with different types of meats, veggies, and sauces, there’s a taqueria in every US state to suit your tastes.
Tacos — and Mexican cuisine in general — are a favorite across the country. Earlier this year, the Pew Research Center analyzed data from SafeGraph and found that about 11% of restaurants in the US serve Mexican food. Of these, 22% are fast-food chains and 12% specialize in tacos.
Part of why the cuisine is so popular is because it is affordable — about 61% of Mexican restaurants listed on Yelp showed a single dollar sign, per the Pew Research Center.
To help diners find the best spots serving tacos in the US, Yelp rounded up the best restaurants in every state by identifying businesses in its “taco” category and ranking them based on ratings and the number of five-star reviews. All the restaurants on this list had a passing health score and were marked open as of July 18.
Here are the best taco shops in every state — and what to order.
