There’s not much that’s better than a delicious taco! Hearty meat, fresh ingredients, and just the right amount of spice: is your mouth watering yet? Here in Northern California, we’ve got plenty of awesome taco restaurants, each with its own unique take on this culinary classic. While it would be impossible to list each and every great taco spot in the region, we’ve created a “mini road trip” that highlights a handful of eateries that serve some of the best tacos in Northern California.
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Google Maps Get ready for a taste tantalizing road trip that will take you to five of the best taco joints in Northern California. The road trip is easy to customize, so you can add or remove stops to meet your time frame. Just make sure you’re hungry and have fun!
- Taco Shop - Redding
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Yelp/ Kurt K. This California style Tex Mex establishment is a local favorite in Redding. Here, tacos are more than just a food item, they are as essential as a vitamin. They have been serving the Redding area for over 30 years, so you know they are great! Try such favorites as the classic taco, the super taco, or the street taco. Taco Shop serves tacos in single servings, or you can purchase a six pack or a 10 pack of tacos. Click here for the official website for Taco Shop.
- Los Mariachis - Red Bluff
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Yelp/ Noel L. This Mexican restaurant in Red Bluff is known for its convenient location and fun character. It’s a great place to stop in on this taco journey. Peruse the menu that’s bursting with delicious taco options - from the traditional meat taco to fish and chicken tacos. If you love fajitas, you’ll definitely want to try the fajitas here. Click here for the official website of Los Mariachis.
- Maria’s Mexican Tacos - Auburn
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Yelp/ Chris C. Maria’s is above and beyond your average taqueria. They have an outdoor patio space and friendly service. The real treat though are the tacos. Al pastor, chicken, chorizo… they are all superb! Maria’s also serves such authentic Mexican dishes as quesadillas and burritos. You can even pair your meal with a refreshing margarita. https://www.mariasmexicantacos.com/
- Tacos Jalisco - Truckee
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Yelp/ Chuck M. This unassuming Truckee taco joint is packed with flavor. The tacos here are fresh and full of authentic flavors. You’ll definitely want to try the tasty Baja tacos. Click here for the official Facebook of Taco’s Jalisco.
- Aca Taco - Chico
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Facebook/ Aca Taco Nord These fresh and fun tacos are served in a few locations throughout Chico, and cater to a fun loving, foodie crowd. The menu also features quesadillas, tortas, and tostados. Click here for the official website of Aca Taco.
This list only includes a handful of the best tacos in Northern California. Did we leave any of your favorite spots off of the list? We’d love to hear your suggestions in the comment section below! Have you ever been to one of the most unique Taco Bells in the country? If not, you’ll definitely want to check it out.
Google Maps
Get ready for a taste tantalizing road trip that will take you to five of the best taco joints in Northern California. The road trip is easy to customize, so you can add or remove stops to meet your time frame. Just make sure you’re hungry and have fun!
Facebook/Taco Shop
Yelp/ Kurt K.
This California style Tex Mex establishment is a local favorite in Redding. Here, tacos are more than just a food item, they are as essential as a vitamin. They have been serving the Redding area for over 30 years, so you know they are great! Try such favorites as the classic taco, the super taco, or the street taco. Taco Shop serves tacos in single servings, or you can purchase a six pack or a 10 pack of tacos. Click here for the official website for Taco Shop.
Yelp/ Jennifer N.
Yelp/ Noel L.
This Mexican restaurant in Red Bluff is known for its convenient location and fun character. It’s a great place to stop in on this taco journey. Peruse the menu that’s bursting with delicious taco options - from the traditional meat taco to fish and chicken tacos. If you love fajitas, you’ll definitely want to try the fajitas here. Click here for the official website of Los Mariachis.
Yelp/ Drew T.
Yelp/ Chris C.
Maria’s is above and beyond your average taqueria. They have an outdoor patio space and friendly service. The real treat though are the tacos. Al pastor, chicken, chorizo… they are all superb! Maria’s also serves such authentic Mexican dishes as quesadillas and burritos. You can even pair your meal with a refreshing margarita. https://www.mariasmexicantacos.com/
Yelp/ Scott F.
Yelp/ Chuck M.
This unassuming Truckee taco joint is packed with flavor. The tacos here are fresh and full of authentic flavors. You’ll definitely want to try the tasty Baja tacos. Click here for the official Facebook of Taco’s Jalisco.
Facebook/ Aca Taco Nord
These fresh and fun tacos are served in a few locations throughout Chico, and cater to a fun loving, foodie crowd. The menu also features quesadillas, tortas, and tostados. Click here for the official website of Aca Taco.
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best tacos In Northern California March 27, 2020 Beth Price-Williams What are the best Mexican restaurants in Northern California that aren’t on this trail? On the lookout for some of the best Mexican restaurants in Northern California? Dig into tasty tacos, for example, at El Tapatio in Citrus Heights. The popular Mexican restaurant boasts a scrumptious Sunday brunch buffet, bursting with such favorite Mexican dishes as tacos, enchiladas, and omelets. For some of the best tacos in Northern California, make a beeline for Taqueria Los Gordos in Redding. The taco joint sells more than a dozen types of tacos, too – from classic tacos to lengua (beef tongue). Where can I find the best margaritas in Northern California? Can you think of anything better than Mexican food paired with a margarita? If you’re on the hunt for the best Mexican restaurants in Northern California that serve margaritas to die for, set off on the margarita trail in Sacramento. The trail leads to five top Mexican restaurants, starting with Chando’s Cantina, where you’ll find the classic margarita. Stop by Mas Taco Bar, one of the best taco restaurants in California, where you can pair your classic margarita with tasty tacos. Are there any other food trails in Northern California I should take? If you’re looking for another food trail in Northern California, set off on the scrumptious seafood trail. The trail will take you to six of the best seafood restaurants in the area – from Spud Point Crab Company in Bodega Bay to Seascape Restaurant in Trinidad. Try such delectable dishes as crab cakes, beer battered fish, and surf and turf. Have a sweet tooth? Well, there’s really only one way to satisfy it, and that’s with a trip along the ice cream trail in Northern California. The epic trail spans just over 15 hours and will take you to eight of the best ice cream shops in Northern Carolina.
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best tacos In Northern California
March 27, 2020
Beth Price-Williams
What are the best Mexican restaurants in Northern California that aren’t on this trail? On the lookout for some of the best Mexican restaurants in Northern California? Dig into tasty tacos, for example, at El Tapatio in Citrus Heights. The popular Mexican restaurant boasts a scrumptious Sunday brunch buffet, bursting with such favorite Mexican dishes as tacos, enchiladas, and omelets. For some of the best tacos in Northern California, make a beeline for Taqueria Los Gordos in Redding. The taco joint sells more than a dozen types of tacos, too – from classic tacos to lengua (beef tongue). Where can I find the best margaritas in Northern California? Can you think of anything better than Mexican food paired with a margarita? If you’re on the hunt for the best Mexican restaurants in Northern California that serve margaritas to die for, set off on the margarita trail in Sacramento. The trail leads to five top Mexican restaurants, starting with Chando’s Cantina, where you’ll find the classic margarita. Stop by Mas Taco Bar, one of the best taco restaurants in California, where you can pair your classic margarita with tasty tacos. Are there any other food trails in Northern California I should take? If you’re looking for another food trail in Northern California, set off on the scrumptious seafood trail. The trail will take you to six of the best seafood restaurants in the area – from Spud Point Crab Company in Bodega Bay to Seascape Restaurant in Trinidad. Try such delectable dishes as crab cakes, beer battered fish, and surf and turf. Have a sweet tooth? Well, there’s really only one way to satisfy it, and that’s with a trip along the ice cream trail in Northern California. The epic trail spans just over 15 hours and will take you to eight of the best ice cream shops in Northern Carolina.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
On the lookout for some of the best Mexican restaurants in Northern California? Dig into tasty tacos, for example, at El Tapatio in Citrus Heights. The popular Mexican restaurant boasts a scrumptious Sunday brunch buffet, bursting with such favorite Mexican dishes as tacos, enchiladas, and omelets.
For some of the best tacos in Northern California, make a beeline for Taqueria Los Gordos in Redding. The taco joint sells more than a dozen types of tacos, too – from classic tacos to lengua (beef tongue).
Where can I find the best margaritas in Northern California?
Can you think of anything better than Mexican food paired with a margarita? If you’re on the hunt for the best Mexican restaurants in Northern California that serve margaritas to die for, set off on the margarita trail in Sacramento. The trail leads to five top Mexican restaurants, starting with Chando’s Cantina, where you’ll find the classic margarita. Stop by Mas Taco Bar, one of the best taco restaurants in California, where you can pair your classic margarita with tasty tacos.
Are there any other food trails in Northern California I should take?
If you’re looking for another food trail in Northern California, set off on the scrumptious seafood trail. The trail will take you to six of the best seafood restaurants in the area – from Spud Point Crab Company in Bodega Bay to Seascape Restaurant in Trinidad. Try such delectable dishes as crab cakes, beer battered fish, and surf and turf.
Have a sweet tooth? Well, there’s really only one way to satisfy it, and that’s with a trip along the ice cream trail in Northern California. The epic trail spans just over 15 hours and will take you to eight of the best ice cream shops in Northern Carolina.
