12+ Spots You Need to Visit This Taco Tuesday (or Sooner!)

September 04, 2022
| 12:48 PM

Let’s TACO about the best tacos in Tampa Bay! We’ve curated a list of our favorite restaurants to order tacos. Keep reading to see if your favorite is featured and maybe discover a new place to check out on Taco Tuesday (or sooner, we’re not judging!)

Reyna’s Taqueria — 📷 : Reyna'sTaqueria

Reyna’s Taqueria

Fuel all of your Mexican food cravings at Reyna’s Taqueria in Sarasota! This locally-owned authentic Mexican restaurant offers daily specials including birria tacos on Tuesdays. Sounds like a great way to spend taco Tuesay to us!

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am-3:00pm

📍Location: 935 N Beneva Rd, Suite 701, Sarasota, FL 34232

tacos las californias — 📷 : Tyrone Pham

Tacos Las Californias

One of Tampa Bay‘s favorite food trucks, Tacos Las Californias, needs to be added to your list! They offer many Mexican favorites like quesabirria tacos, quesadillas, carne asada fries, and so much more.

Hours and Location

Monday | CLOSED
Tuesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am-8:00pm

📍 Location: 7007 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Green Lemon : tacos in Tampa Bay — 📷 : GreenLemon

Green Lemon

Green Lemon is one of Tampa’s most fun places to eat tacos and drink margaritas! Their street style tacos are served a la carte with three choices of shells. We love their Fiesta Hour deals on weekdays from 3-7pm and Taco Tuesday deals after 5pm.

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am-10:00pm

📍Location: 915 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Mekenita Cantina : tacos in Tampa Bay — 📷 : Mekenita Cantina

Mekenita Cantina

Inspired by Oaxacan traditions and fresh Pacific ingredients, Mekenita Cantina is a must visit in the heart of Seminole Heights. Our favorites are the chili garlic rubbed smoked pork taco and the grilled chipotle tiger shrimp taco.

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Sunday | CLOSED

📍Location: 6707 North Florida Ave, Tampa, FL

https://www.facebook.com/calialllocations/photos/3002021326717501 — 📷 : EatAtCali

Cali

Cali’s fresh ingredients and California inspired bowls and tacos are to die for. With a fresh and clean menu, you won’t leave feeling guilty. We especially love their $2 tacos and drink specials on Tuesdays!

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-9:30pm
Saturday | 10:00am-9:30pm
Sunday | 10:00am-9:00pm

📍Locations in Tampa Palms, South Tampa, Brandon, and St. Pete.

Red Mesa Mercado — 📷 : Red Mesa Mercado

Red Mesa Mercado

Red Mesa Mercado brings to St. Pete the urban drive-by style unique to the streets of Southern California and Mexico. This casual dining experience is perfect to enjoy between brewery hopping in St. Pete. Red Mesa Mercado has plenty of tacos to choose from with specialty tacos, street style tacos, and more!

Hours and Location

Monday | 9:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 9:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 9:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 9:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 9:00am-10:00pm
Saturday | 9:00am-10:00pm
Sunday | 9:00am-9:00pm

📍Location: 1100 1st Ave. N, St. Pete, FL

Taco Dirty — 📷 : Taco Dirty

Taco Dirty

Taco Dirty adds a healthy twist to your Mexican favorites! Their menu is completely customizable which means you can create your perfect taco. Taco Dirty has any vegan friendly options too. The fried buffalo avocado broccoli is a must try!

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Saturday | 12:00pm-9:30pm
Sunday | 12:00pm-9:30pm

📍Location: 2221 W Platt St., Tampa, FL

Lolis Mexican Cravings — 📷 : Lolis Mexican Cravings

Loli's Mexican Cravings

Loli’s Mexican Cravings will surely satisfy any cravings you have! They offer all the authentic Mexican classics like carnitas, chorizo, pastor, and more. If you haven’t already, definitely add Loli’s to your list to try!

Hours and Locations

Monday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Saturday | 11:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday | 11:00pm-9:00pm

📍 3 Tampa Locations

3324 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

1824 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607

8005 Benjamin Rd, Tampa, FL 33634

Casita Taqueria — 📷 : CasitaTaqueria

Casita Taqueria

With their bold flavors and fresh ingredients, Casita Taqueria is a must visit in St. Pete. We love their brussel sprout taco, featured here, topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, cotija, and chipotle mayo. Casita Taqueria also has a great selections of ice cold cervezas to accompany your tacos!

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Saturday | 11:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday | CLOSED

📍 2663 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Shaker & Peel — 📷 : ShakerAndPeel

Shaker and Peel

Shaker and Peel is reinventing tacos with their idea that tacos don’t have to be associated with Tex-Mex cuisine. Their menu includes unique taco combinations like the kobe cheeseburger, flower power, and short rib tacos. We love ordering the manchego queso and salsa trio to start off the night!

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:30am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:30am-10:00pm
Wednesday | 11:30am-10:00pm
Thursday | 11:30am-10:00pm
Friday | 11:30am-11:00pm
Saturday | 11:30am-11:00pm
Sunday | 11:30am-9:00pm

📍Location: 3159 Curlew Road Oldsmar, FL

📷 : Capital Tacos NPR

Capital Tacos

Capital Tacos slogan is “Tacos Done Right” and we couldn’t agree more! Their extensive menu of tacos includes the classics and many specialty tacos. We love trying their taco of the month too! Capital Tacos definitely earned their spot as one of the best tacos in Tampa Bay.

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am-9:00pm

📍Locations in Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Land O’Lakes, New Port Richey, and Riverview

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Red Mesa Cantina

With Mexican cuisine at the heart, Red Mesa Catina blends Latin and Caribbean kitchen traditions to create a menu that delivers bold, fresh flavors. The elaborate fountain with courtyard dining makes Red Mesa Cantina an ideal date night with your significant other or a fun brunch spot with your crew. Tacos for brunch? Yes, you read that correctly!

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am-9:00pm

📍Location: 128 3rd St. S, St. Pete, FL

📷 : Juan'sMexicanGrill

Juan's Mexican Grill

Juan’s Mexican Grill is known for having great food at great prices and we are here to tell you that is it definitely true! Make sure to take advantage of their Monday and Tuesday specials. Monday: Burrito, chips, salsa, & a drink. Tuesday: 2 Tacos, chips, salsa, & a drink.

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Sunday | CLOSED

📍Location:

3860 Tampa Rd Suite F, Oldsmar, FL 34677

671 Alderman Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

1409 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698

📷 : CasaTina

Casa Tina

Casa Tina in Dunedin knows how to do healthy, fresh, and authentic the right way! They offer lots of gluten-free and vegan-friendly options so there really is something for everyone! You can guarantee that you are getting great, fresh food from Casa Tina.

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-10:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am-10:00pm

Location: 365 Main Street, Downtown Dunedin, FL 34698

📷 : Los Chapos Tacos

Los Chapos Tacos

Los Chapos Tacos is a great location if you’re craving authentic Mexican tacos! Not only do they have a physical location but Los Chapos Tacos also has a food truck that you can find around Tampa as well! If you like pork belly then you have to try their new Taco De Chicharron!

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-11:00pm
Sunday | CLOSED

Location: 951 East 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

📷 : Poppo's Taqueria

Poppo's Taqueria

If you’re looking for delicious tacos made with high quality ingredients then Poppo’s Taqueria is the place for you! They never fail to give you the best and freshest ingredients, guaranteeing amazing tacos. What makes them even better? They’re dog friendly! So next time you’re craving tacos and want to bring you pup along, head down to Poppo’s Taqueria!

Hours and Location

Monday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-9:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am-9:00pm

Location: 1033 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Must-Try Tacos in Tampa Bay and More

Holy guacamole! The Tampa Bay area sure does have lots of yummy, local spots for tacos. Follow us at @StufftoDoinTampaBay on Facebook and Instagram to discover more of our favorite places in Tampa Bay.

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