Even if it’s not Taco Tuesday, we can all get cravings for the classic Mexican dish. All around Rhode Island, you can find authentic taco spots that each creates winning combinations. These bold flavors inside a shell need to be added to your taco bucket list immediately. Read on to find the best tacos in the Ocean State and where to locate them.
- Tio Mateo’s Mexican Grille, East Greenwich
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Facebook/Tio Mateo’s Mexican Grille & Greenwich Bay Gourmet The colorful fare is just bursting with flavor at this Mexican spot. Make sure your browse the specials for combinations that you’ll be sure to love. There is also a sandwich shop under the same roof, so if your dining companions aren’t keen on South of the Border style cuisine, there are other options. Find Tio Mateo’s Mexican Grille at 70 Cliff St., East Greenwich, RI 02818.
- Tallulah’s Taqueria, Providence
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Facebook/ Tallulah’s Taqueria Build your own tacos by choosing the protein and having it loaded up with fresh toppings. Select chicken, pork, beans, beef, shrimp, fish, and others for a taco full of regional flavor. Find Tallulah’s Taqueria at 146 Ives St., Providence, RI 02906.
- Paco’s Tacos Mexicali, Cranston
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Facebook/Paco’s Tacos Mexicali Originally just a food truck, Paco’s Tacos now serves your favorite Mexican dishes in a sit-down setting. They even create festive party platters that you can take to go for your next gathering. Find this ethnic eatery at 100 East St., Cranston, RI 02920.
- La Lupita, Providence
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Google Images/Obed Lopez Head over to Olneyville Square for the bold and fresh flavors of La Lupita. This family-run restaurant offers classic staples alongside more adventurous eats. Find the delicious eatery at 1950 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02909.
- Poco Locos Tacos, Cranston
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FourSquare/Jack M. First known as “the best damn taco truck in town”, Poco Locos Tacos has settled down into a tiny restaurant that still serves the same delicious Mexican cuisine. The tacos are fresh and for just 50 cents you can add bacon to anything on the menu! Find this heavenly spot at 2005 Broad St., Cranston, RI 02905.
- El Fuego Mexican Grill, Wakefield
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Facebook/El Fuego Mexican Grill House pickled onions taste great on everything at El Fuego Mexican Grill. These tacos are extraordinary combinations of fresh flavors. Spend your Taco Tuesday at this spot and you’ll want to come back Wednesday for more. Satisfy your cravings at 344 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879.
- The Taco Shop, Harrisville
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Google Images/Sean Taylor The pork belly taco is a sure homerun at The Taco Shop. You can also build your own with chicken, steak, mahi-mahi, and vegetarian. Visit this itty bitty restaurant at 459 Chapel St., Burrillville, RI 02830.
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Facebook/Tio Mateo’s Mexican Grille & Greenwich Bay Gourmet
The colorful fare is just bursting with flavor at this Mexican spot. Make sure your browse the specials for combinations that you’ll be sure to love. There is also a sandwich shop under the same roof, so if your dining companions aren’t keen on South of the Border style cuisine, there are other options. Find Tio Mateo’s Mexican Grille at 70 Cliff St., East Greenwich, RI 02818.
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Facebook/ Tallulah’s Taqueria
Build your own tacos by choosing the protein and having it loaded up with fresh toppings. Select chicken, pork, beans, beef, shrimp, fish, and others for a taco full of regional flavor. Find Tallulah’s Taqueria at 146 Ives St., Providence, RI 02906.
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Facebook/Paco’s Tacos Mexicali
Originally just a food truck, Paco’s Tacos now serves your favorite Mexican dishes in a sit-down setting. They even create festive party platters that you can take to go for your next gathering. Find this ethnic eatery at 100 East St., Cranston, RI 02920.
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Google Images/Obed Lopez
Head over to Olneyville Square for the bold and fresh flavors of La Lupita. This family-run restaurant offers classic staples alongside more adventurous eats. Find the delicious eatery at 1950 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02909.
FourSquare/Jack M.
First known as “the best damn taco truck in town”, Poco Locos Tacos has settled down into a tiny restaurant that still serves the same delicious Mexican cuisine. The tacos are fresh and for just 50 cents you can add bacon to anything on the menu! Find this heavenly spot at 2005 Broad St., Cranston, RI 02905.
Facebook/El Fuego Mexican Grill
House pickled onions taste great on everything at El Fuego Mexican Grill. These tacos are extraordinary combinations of fresh flavors. Spend your Taco Tuesday at this spot and you’ll want to come back Wednesday for more. Satisfy your cravings at 344 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879.
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The pork belly taco is a sure homerun at The Taco Shop. You can also build your own with chicken, steak, mahi-mahi, and vegetarian. Visit this itty bitty restaurant at 459 Chapel St., Burrillville, RI 02830.
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