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16 Taco Shops to Try in Las Vegas and Henderson Right Now

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by Janna Karel Updated Aug 29, 2023, 4:01pm PDT

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by Janna Karel Updated Aug 29, 2023, 4:01pm PDT

No one needs to be told why to eat a taco – they’re a universally loved and craved food, perfect for any time of day or night. And Las Vegas is teeming with options for a warm handmade tortilla piled high with marinated and grilled meat with bright, spicy sauces. Here is a look at 16 tacos to take a bite out of in Las Vegas and Henderson right now.

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El Norte Taco Shop

Stop by this northwest taco shop for fresh-tasting, lightly battered fish tacos. Slaw adds the right amount of crunch and the tangy dressing keeps things cool.

7540 Oso Blanca Rd #150, Las Vegas, NV 89149

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El Dorado Cantina at Tivoli Village

El Dorado Cantina at Tivoli Village offers street tacos — simply filled tacos — or their more dressed-up signature tacos with a choice of meat such as steak or chicken, or customers can choose the vegetarian option of roasted chilies and poblano peppers.

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430 S Rampart Blvd Ste 110, Las Vegas, NV 89145

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<span data-author="-1">A plate of tacos in a circular pattern</span> — El Dorado Cantina

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Tacos El Gordo

All three Tacos El Gordo locations offer Tijuana-inspired tacos filled with asada, buche, tripa, and brisket. The Strip location gets busy late at night, but waiting in line is part of the experience. If you’re in a hurry, opt to order online and skip the wait.

1724 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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An array of tacos and drinks at Tacos El Gordo

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Tacotarian

The four locations of Tacotarian are testament to their ability to satisfy both meat and plant-based eaters with their all-vegan menu of Mexican specialties. Mushroom tacos and jackfruit birria are favorites. Plenty of gluten free options are also available.

1130 S Casino Center Blvd #170, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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Bajamar Seafood & Tacos

Baja-style tacos find a home north of the Stratosphere and on Blue Diamond Road. Spicy shrimp or octopus, marlin adobada, and vegetarian options feature on the menu; ceviche tostadas are a specialty as well.

1615 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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Los Arcos Birrieria y Taco Shop

Los Arcos Birrieria y Taco Shop specializes in birria, offered with either goat or beef. In addition to the classic style, they’ve got quesabirria, which adds melty cheese to the classic taco. Tripa, buche, cabeza, and classic fillings are also available.

2201 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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Three tacos with a cup of stew to the left — Quesabirria tacos at Los Arcos Birrieria y Taco Shop

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Abuela's Tacos

This no-frills taco shop loads up its handmade tortillas with heaping scoops of lengua and barbacoa, and other meat choices, all for around $2.50 each. And you’d be remiss not to order the Hot Cheetos taco.

4225 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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The Taco Stand

The tight menu at the Taco Stand features six options — carne asada, al pastor, pollo asado, camaron, pescado, and nopal tacos — with corn tortillas made in-house as they’re ordered. Burritos, carne asada fries, and quesadillas round out the menu. A salsa bar features everything from super spicy habanero to chipotle and cilantro sauces. Customers can pick up hot peppers, carrots, and pico de gallo.

3616 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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Three types of tacos — Tacos at The Taco Stand

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Bomb Tacos

Tacos at this restaurant are all around $3 or $4 and available with spiced and flavorful carne asada and grilled chicken or shrimp diablo in crunchy rolled and soft shell varieties. Crispy potato and mushroom asada satisfy the vegan crowd.

3655 S Durango Dr #27, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Three colorful tacos — Bomb Tacos

Tacos & Beer

Aptly named, Tacos & Beer specializes in exactly two things. Order a taco platter and choose from carne asada, carnitas, barbacoa, or beer-battered avocado tacos, among others. For around $15, the platters come with two sides. Wash it all down with any of its robust offering of beers.

3900 Paradise Rd A, Las Vegas, NV 89169

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Frijoles & Frescas Grilled Tacos

All six Frijoles and Frescas locations feature eight different types of meat including fried pork or beef head, and each taco comes with beans, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and pico de gallo. The Desert Inn location has a drive-thru for quick pick-up.

4811 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

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Panchos Vegan Tacos

Vegan tacos find a home at three locations on East Tropicana Avenue, Anthem, and Fort Apache Road. Vegan meats come in street tacos, potatoes stuffed dorados tacos, and all go for less than $4 each. Diners can go through the drive-thru at the Fort Apache location or order online at vegantacos.net.

1775 E Tropicana Ave #29, Las Vegas, NV 89119

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A vegan ‘Taco Tueday’ favorite now available for takeout and delivery at Pancho’s Vegan Tacos — Pancho’s Vegan Tacos

Me Gusta Tacos

Customers can kick up their meals from mild to the 9 out of 10 rated salsa habanero. On the menu, tacos served on warm corn tortillas with choices such as Korean kalbi, carne asada, and carnitas.

2235 Village Walk Dr #153, Henderson, NV 89052

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Me Gusta Tacos

Taco Y Taco Mexican Eatery

Be sure to visit this Mexican eatery with plenty of time; patrons stand at a different station dependent upon what they want to order. While confusing initially, the food is well worth it. Meat options are many like typical carne asada and carnitas, but also featured are buche or pork stomach, cabeza or beef head, and tripe. Also available is the soyrizo, a soy-based meat product with spices as a vegetarian option. The tacos are served on a soft corn tortilla, topped with onions, cilantro, and a choice of up to eight different salsas. Takeout and delivery available at both locations.

9470 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123

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Pinches Tacos

Handmade tortillas swaddle every taco at all three locations of Pinches Tacos, also found at the Downtown Container Park and The Gramercy. Al pastor, fish with Veracruz-style slaw, lengua, and nopal are among the fillings.

2550 St Rose Pkwy #110, Henderson, NV 89074

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Pinches Tacos

Taco Man Grill

Fish tacos with handmade tortillas for the shell highlight the menu at this Henderson taco shop. On the burrito front, Taco Man Grill has a hot Cheetos creation served with carne asada, guacamole, and nacho cheese.

10100 S Eastern Ave, Henderson, NV 89052

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El Norte Taco Shop

7540 Oso Blanca Rd #150, Las Vegas, NV 89149

Stop by this northwest taco shop for fresh-tasting, lightly battered fish tacos. Slaw adds the right amount of crunch and the tangy dressing keeps things cool.

7540 Oso Blanca Rd #150, Las Vegas, NV 89149

Visit Website

El Dorado Cantina at Tivoli Village

430 S Rampart Blvd Ste 110, Las Vegas, NV 89145

El Dorado Cantina at Tivoli Village offers street tacos — simply filled tacos — or their more dressed-up signature tacos with a choice of meat such as steak or chicken, or customers can choose the vegetarian option of roasted chilies and poblano peppers.

Open in Google Maps

430 S Rampart Blvd Ste 110, Las Vegas, NV 89145

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<span data-author="-1">A plate of tacos in a circular pattern</span> — El Dorado Cantina

Tacos El Gordo

1724 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104

All three Tacos El Gordo locations offer Tijuana-inspired tacos filled with asada, buche, tripa, and brisket. The Strip location gets busy late at night, but waiting in line is part of the experience. If you’re in a hurry, opt to order online and skip the wait.

1724 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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An array of tacos and drinks at Tacos El Gordo

Tacotarian

1130 S Casino Center Blvd #170, Las Vegas, NV 89104

The four locations of Tacotarian are testament to their ability to satisfy both meat and plant-based eaters with their all-vegan menu of Mexican specialties. Mushroom tacos and jackfruit birria are favorites. Plenty of gluten free options are also available.

1130 S Casino Center Blvd #170, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Visit Website

Bajamar Seafood & Tacos

1615 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Baja-style tacos find a home north of the Stratosphere and on Blue Diamond Road. Spicy shrimp or octopus, marlin adobada, and vegetarian options feature on the menu; ceviche tostadas are a specialty as well.

1615 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Visit Website

Bajamar Seafood & Tacos

Los Arcos Birrieria y Taco Shop

2201 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Los Arcos Birrieria y Taco Shop specializes in birria, offered with either goat or beef. In addition to the classic style, they’ve got quesabirria, which adds melty cheese to the classic taco. Tripa, buche, cabeza, and classic fillings are also available.

2201 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Visit Website

Three tacos with a cup of stew to the left — Quesabirria tacos at Los Arcos Birrieria y Taco Shop

Abuela's Tacos

4225 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104

This no-frills taco shop loads up its handmade tortillas with heaping scoops of lengua and barbacoa, and other meat choices, all for around $2.50 each. And you’d be remiss not to order the Hot Cheetos taco.

4225 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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The Taco Stand

3616 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

The tight menu at the Taco Stand features six options — carne asada, al pastor, pollo asado, camaron, pescado, and nopal tacos — with corn tortillas made in-house as they’re ordered. Burritos, carne asada fries, and quesadillas round out the menu. A salsa bar features everything from super spicy habanero to chipotle and cilantro sauces. Customers can pick up hot peppers, carrots, and pico de gallo.

3616 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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Three types of tacos — Tacos at The Taco Stand

Bomb Tacos

3655 S Durango Dr #27, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Tacos at this restaurant are all around $3 or $4 and available with spiced and flavorful carne asada and grilled chicken or shrimp diablo in crunchy rolled and soft shell varieties. Crispy potato and mushroom asada satisfy the vegan crowd.

3655 S Durango Dr #27, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Three colorful tacos — Bomb Tacos

Tacos & Beer

3900 Paradise Rd A, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Aptly named, Tacos & Beer specializes in exactly two things. Order a taco platter and choose from carne asada, carnitas, barbacoa, or beer-battered avocado tacos, among others. For around $15, the platters come with two sides. Wash it all down with any of its robust offering of beers.

3900 Paradise Rd A, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Visit Website

Frijoles & Frescas Grilled Tacos

4811 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

All six Frijoles and Frescas locations feature eight different types of meat including fried pork or beef head, and each taco comes with beans, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and pico de gallo. The Desert Inn location has a drive-thru for quick pick-up.

4811 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Visit Website

Frijoles & Frescas Grilled Tacos

Panchos Vegan Tacos

1775 E Tropicana Ave #29, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Vegan tacos find a home at three locations on East Tropicana Avenue, Anthem, and Fort Apache Road. Vegan meats come in street tacos, potatoes stuffed dorados tacos, and all go for less than $4 each. Diners can go through the drive-thru at the Fort Apache location or order online at vegantacos.net.

1775 E Tropicana Ave #29, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Visit Website

A vegan ‘Taco Tueday’ favorite now available for takeout and delivery at Pancho’s Vegan Tacos — Pancho’s Vegan Tacos

Me Gusta Tacos

2235 Village Walk Dr #153, Henderson, NV 89052

Customers can kick up their meals from mild to the 9 out of 10 rated salsa habanero. On the menu, tacos served on warm corn tortillas with choices such as Korean kalbi, carne asada, and carnitas.

2235 Village Walk Dr #153, Henderson, NV 89052

Visit Website

Me Gusta Tacos

Taco Y Taco Mexican Eatery

9470 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123

Be sure to visit this Mexican eatery with plenty of time; patrons stand at a different station dependent upon what they want to order. While confusing initially, the food is well worth it. Meat options are many like typical carne asada and carnitas, but also featured are buche or pork stomach, cabeza or beef head, and tripe. Also available is the soyrizo, a soy-based meat product with spices as a vegetarian option. The tacos are served on a soft corn tortilla, topped with onions, cilantro, and a choice of up to eight different salsas. Takeout and delivery available at both locations.

9470 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123

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Pinches Tacos

2550 St Rose Pkwy #110, Henderson, NV 89074

Handmade tortillas swaddle every taco at all three locations of Pinches Tacos, also found at the Downtown Container Park and The Gramercy. Al pastor, fish with Veracruz-style slaw, lengua, and nopal are among the fillings.

2550 St Rose Pkwy #110, Henderson, NV 89074

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Taco Man Grill

10100 S Eastern Ave, Henderson, NV 89052

Fish tacos with handmade tortillas for the shell highlight the menu at this Henderson taco shop. On the burrito front, Taco Man Grill has a hot Cheetos creation served with carne asada, guacamole, and nacho cheese.

10100 S Eastern Ave, Henderson, NV 89052

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