Where to Find the Best Tacos in Vegas
From all of us here at City Cast Las Vegas, we hope that you had a great day yesterday and every day. We also believe that every day is a great day for a taco! We have so many amazing spots throughout the city that we sat down for a conversation earlier this year with taco enthusiasts Justin Favela and Brent Holmes to hear about their favorite tacos around Las Vegas, from cheesy, drippy quesabirria to crunchy, crisp fish tacos.
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All the taco spots mentioned in this episode:
- Tacos el Gordo on Charleston & 17th
- Guisos de el Canelo on Pecos and Charleston
- The original Lindo Michoacán on East Desert Inn
- Antojitos D.F. on Flamingo and Pecos
- Tacos El Compita on Charleston and Jones
- The original Tacos Tijuana at Broadacres
- Los Tacos on Charleston and 17th
- Carnitas y Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara on Bonanza and Eastern
- Juarez Border Food El Paso on Bonanza and Eastern
- Habanero Grill on Rainbow and Smoke Ranch
- Mariscos Playa Escondida on Charleston and Maryland
- Bajamar on Las Vegas Blvd and Oakey
- Abuela’s Tacos on Sahara and Lamb
- El Tamalucas on Las Vegas Blvd and Pecos
- Tacotarian, various locations
- Durango Taco Shop, various locations
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