Whether it’s morning, afternoon, or late at night, it’s never a bad time to grab some tacos. Fortunately, there are a lot of places to eat tacos in Las Vegas, at a variety of different price points.
Over the past few months, I’ve tried all of the major taco shops in the city to see which ones are the best. After gaining a few pounds eating Mexican food multiple times a day, I’m certain that these are the best Las Vegas taco shops.
Where to Eat Tacos in Las Vegas
1. Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo serves some of the best tacos in Las Vegas. They make authentic Tijuana tacos with handmade corn tortillas and high-end meats. Their guacamole and salsas are made from scratch too.
The tacos are super affordable and the menu has a ton of different options for meats. Tacos El Gordo has multiple locations in Las Vegas, but the one on the north end of the Strip is the most popular. That location is open until at least 2 am every night, so it’s a great spot to grab a late-night snack in Vegas.
- Location: 3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
2. Tacotarian
Tacotarian is a plant-based Mexican eatery that serves Vegan tacos. They serve over 14 different flavors of vegan tacos, along with several additional classic Mexican street food dishes. Although I’m not always the biggest fan of Vegan food, the plant-based tacos here are delicious.
The staff at Tacotarian are always extremely friendly, making for a great atmosphere. This is definitely a top taco restaurant in Las Vegas. The restaurant is open from 11 am to 9 pm, so you can order both lunch and dinner here. You can find this taco spot in downtown Vegas.
- Location: 1130 S Casino Center Blvd #170, Las Vegas, NV
3. Los Arcos Birrieria y Taco Shop
Los Arcos Birrieria y Taco Shop is another great place to grab tacos in Vegas. This taco shop is located a few blocks off the Strip but is only a 5-minute drive if you take a taxi. If you don’t feel like making the trip, you can order takeout or delivery as well using apps like UberEats and Postmates.
In addition to tacos, Los Arcos Birrieria y Taco Shop also serves delicious burritos, tortas, and quesdillas. They are open every day from 9 am to 10 pm.
- Location: 2201 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV
4. The Taco Stand
The Taco Stand is one of the top taco shops in Las Vegas. The restaurant, which was inspired by the taco stands of Tijuana, provides an authentic taqueria experience. You can order a number of different tacos, from beef and chicken to Mahi Mahi and shrimp.
The beef tacos are made with 100% certified Angus beef, so there’s a ton of flavor in every bite. This place truly serves some of the best tacos in the city. The Taco Stand has a breakfast menu as well, serving dishes like pollo ranchero, bacon, and eggs. If you’re still hungry I recommend you try their churros. You can find this restaurant near the Las Vegas Strip, right behind Treasure Island.
- Location: 3616 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV
5. Taco Y Taco Mexican Eatery
Taco Y Taco Mexican Eatery is a Las Vegas taco shop found near Henderson, so it’s very popular among locals. You can order a number of different taco flavors including, beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, and fish. They have some vegetarian options as well.
All of the Tacos at Taco Y Taco Mexican Eatery are prepared with fresh ingredients, so you can be certain you’re getting the good stuff. The shop is open from 11 am to 11 pm daily.
- Location: 9470 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV
6. Taco Bell Cantina
If you’re looking for quick and easy tacos in Vegas, Taco Bell Cantina is never a bad option. The Taco Bell Cantina is the flagship Taco Bell restaurant in Las Vegas and one of the busiest 24-hour restaurants in the city.
This multi-level eatery is located in the center of the Strip across the street from the Cosmopolitan. It serves alcohol 24 hours a day in the form of frozen vodka, tequila, and rum drinks. Anyone looking for a cheap taco meal should check out this spot.
- Location: 3717 S Las Vegas Blvd Suite 140-A, Las Vegas, NV
7. Taco E Birria Tijuana
Taco E Birria Tijuana is a Mexican restaurant that serves some amazing Las Vegas tacos. It’s located a few blocks off the Las Vegas Strip, but it’s only about a 10-minute drive. They have a ton of options on the menu, like tacos de pollo, tocos de asada, and tacos de carnitas.
The food here is pretty good and it’s super cheap. You can get a half-dozen tacos for about $10. This is one of the taco restaurants that’s typically open late a night, so you’re able to order takeout or delivery if you don’t want to dine in.
- Location: 2554 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV
8. El Dorado Cantina – Las Vegas Strip
El Dorado Cantina is another high-quality taco spot in Las Vegas. This Mexican restaurant has multiple locations throughout the city, but the one closest to the Strip is the most popular.
They start off every meal with a complimentary basket of chips and salsa. From there, you can order a number of Mexican dishes, including tacos, quesadilla, taquitos, burritos, enchiladas, and fajita platters. El Dorado uses non-GMO and organic ingredients in all of their dishes, plus they’re open 24 hours a day.
- Location: 3025 S Sammy Davis Jr Dr, Las Vegas, NV
9. Pinches Tacos
Pinches Tacos is another great place to eat some Vegas tacos. The chain has 3 Las Vegas locations, one on Fremont Street, one in Henderson, and one in Spring Valley. You can order a number of different taco flavors, including beef tongue, chicken breast, fish, pork, chili, cactus, and vegetable.
The prices are very reasonable for both the tacos and sides, and the service is always good. This is one of my favorite spots to grab Mexican food in Vegas. If you want to make yourself hungry, just take a look at some of the food on their Instagram.
- Location: 707 E Fremont St #5, Las Vegas, NV
10. Cabo Wabo Cantina
Cabo Wabo Cantina is a Vegas taco shop on the Strip that serves authentic Mexican food. You can find the restaurant inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. This is a great place to grab some cocktails at the bar while munching on a plate of tacos.
They serve everything from breakfast omelets and avocado toast to tacos with guacamole and chips. The menu is so large that you can order breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. The restaurant and bar is open from 8 am to 11 pm most days.
- Location: 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
11. Bajamar Seafood & Tacos
Bajamar Seafood & Tacos is one of the top taco restaurants in Las Vegas. The specialty of this family-owned taco shop is Baja-style fish tacos, however, they serve all kinds of Mexican food, including tostadas and chicharron.
All of the dishes at Bajamar Seafood & Tacos are prepared with fresh ingredients from the local market. You can find them in downtown Las Vegas, just north of the Strat.
- Location: 1615 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
12. Nacho Daddy
Nacho Daddy is a popular Mexican restaurant known for its amazing nachos, but they also serve excellent tacos, burritos, enchiladas, combination plates, and fajitas. The chain has several locations throughout Vegas, so you can find Nacho Daddy on the Strip and downtown.
If you’re staying on the Strip you’re going to want to visit their restaurant inside the Miracle Mile Shops. I highly recommend you try the signature soft tacos, and also the huevos ranchos if you eat here before noon.
- Location: 3663, S Las Vegas Blvd #595, Las Vegas, NV
13. Frijoles & Frescas Grilled Tacos
Frijoles & Frescas Grilled Tacos is another great place to grab authentic Mexican food in Las Vegas. This place serves up some superb tacos, with plenty of options for meat. The menu includes beef tacos, chicken tacos, fried pork tacos, marinated pork tacos, shrimp tacos, fish tacos, and vegetarian tacos, among other options.
If you want to try some Mexican food from Frijoles & Frescas Grilled Tacos, the business has multiple restaurants spread throughout Las Vegas. I have found that the location near Summerlin is the best.
- Location: 7000 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
14. Panchos Vegan Tacos Restaurant
Panchos Vegan Tacos Restaurant is one of the best restaurants for Mexican vegan food in Las Vegas. Although all of the food here is vegan, they have managed to recreate a ton of Mexican classics, like tacos, enchiladas, burritos, tortas, tostadas, and quesadillas.
This is one of the Las Vegas restaurants that offer massive portion sizes for the price (you get a lot of food). I particularly like to order their combo plates when dining here. You can find Panchos Vegan Tacos near the Las Vegas airport, a few minutes east of the Strip.
- Location: 1775 E Tropicana Ave #29, Las Vegas, NV
15. Tacos & Beer
Tacos & Beer is a favorite among Vegas locals. This restaurant serves a lot of unique types of tacos on their menu, including beer battered avocado, bean & cheese, chorizo, carnitas, carne asada, and vegan Korean BBQ (in addition to all of the normal taco flavors).
As the name suggests, Tacos & Beer is known for more than just their custom tacos. This is also the perfect spot to grab craft beers, cocktails, and signature margaritas.
- Location: 3900 Paradise Rd A, Las Vegas, NV
16. Taqueria El Buen Pastor
Update: After writing this review, it looks like Taqueria El Buen Pastor is no longer open. Somehow they continue to get reviews on Google, but I’m pretty certain they have closed.
Taqueria El Buen Pastor is a taco food truck in Las Vegas. It’s located in the same plaza as the Payless Tire Shop, which is a couple of minutes north of Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. It’s a little difficult to find but worth the effort.
These are some of the best tacos you’ll ever order from a food truck. You can put all kinds of meats in your taco, from pork and beef all the way to tongue.
- Location: 530 N Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89101
Best Tacos on the Las Vegas Strip
There are only a handful of places to grab tacos directly on the Strip. If you don’t want to drive off the Strip, these are your best options for convenient tacos.
- Tacos El Gordo
- Taco Bell Cantina
- Nacho Daddy
- Cabo Wabo Cantina
Very few Las Vegas hotels have a restaurant that serves Mexican food, but there are a couple of spots that offer excellent tacos just a few blocks off of Las Vegas Boulevard. If you’re willing to travel a little, you’ll enjoy tacos from these local restaurants immensely.
- El Dorado Cantina
- Panchos Vegan Tacos Restaurant
- Tacos & Beer
- The Taco Stand
- Bajamar Seafood & Tacos
- Tacotarian
- Los Arcos Birrieria y Taco Shop
Map of Tacos Las Vegas
Looking for tacos Las Vegas? The best tacos may be closer than you think! Check out the map below to find a restaurant that serves tacos near you. You don’t need to book a reservation a most taco restaurants.
Taco Trucks in Vegas
If you want to eat a taco from a taco truck, you’ll have a couple of options in Las Vegas. Taqueria El Buen Pastor used to be the best taco truck in Las Vegas, but now the best choices are Raging Tacos, Tacos Al Carbon Mexican Food Truck, and Tacos la Chata. These street tacos are always good, and are a super affordable way to get Mexican cuisine.
