Texas Monthly’s taco editor, José Ralat, traversed 14,000 miles around the state this year to find the best tacos in Texas — 50 of them, to be exact.
Out of more than 1,200 tacos, he found eight of Texas’ best in North Texas. Two of those tacos made the list of the top 10.
Deep Ellum’s Revolver Taco Lounge, led by chef Regino Rojas, came in fourth with its pulpo al pastor taco made with marinated octopus cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Oak Cliff’s Maskaras Mexican Grill ranked ninth with its salsa-drenched tacos ahogados.
Three of the other eight North Texas tacos on the list are also found in Dallas. The other three — Don Artemio in Fort Worth, Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q in Grapevine and Zavala’s Barbecue in Grand Prairie — reflect the breadth of the region’s culinary scene.
“To all those who like to talk trash about Dallas and North Texas, come on up. Let’s break tortillas together,” said Ralat, who lives in Oak Cliff.
“There has never been a better time for tacos and the people who love them and make them,” Ralat added. “We’re at the dawn for tacos and Mexican food, and I’m honored to share the stories with Texans and the world.”
Here are all eight of the North Texas restaurants on the list. Read about the tacos highlighted at each spot here.
- Don Artemio in Fort Worth
- El Come Taco in Old East Dallas
- Maskaras Mexican Grill in Oak Cliff (top 10)
- Molino Olōyō in the Design District
- Resident Taqueria in Lake Highlands
- Revolver Taco Lounge in Deep Ellum (top 10)
- Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q in Grapevine
- Zavala’s Barbecue in Grand Prairie
