Best Tacos in Salt Lake City

“A little tequila, sunshine, and tacos never hurt anybody.”
-Ron Woodroof, Dallas Buyers Club [2013]

Tacos, tacos, tacos. I could eat tacos every day if my body would let me. Not only are tacos one of tastiest meals, they are also without a doubt the best food delivery system ever invented. Al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, pollo, whatever. The taco is perfection. I’m happy to say I pushed my body to its limits and sought out the Best Tacos in Salt Lake City for this list, and there are some heavy hitters here. Just for you.

We ran the gamut in this Best Tacos in Salt Lake City list, including low-key taco trucks, tacos from deeply authentic Mexican restaurants, and even gourmet fancy pants tacos that explore new flavors in a familiar format.

There are no shortage of tacos in SLC, and our list is always expanding. Tell us your favorite tacos spots in Salt Lake City in the comments below! Visit our Best Mexican Restaurants in Salt Lake City list for even more options.

El Jaripeo Tacos

 

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Neighborhood: Rose Park, West Valley, Taylorsville

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Taco Taco

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 208 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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El Morelense

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Neighborhood: West Valley

Address: 2470 S Redwood Rd #104, Salt Lake City, UT 84119

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Gallo Loco

 

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Neighborhood: West Valley

Address: 2196 W 3500 S, West Valley City, UT 84119

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La Casa Del Tamal

 

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Neighborhood: West Valley

Address: 2843 S 5600 W Suite 140, West Valley City, UT 84120

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Tacos Garay

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Neighborhood: Granary District

Address: 909 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Gordo’s Taco & Beer

 

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Neighborhood: Murray

Address: 5470 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

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Tacos Daniel

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Neighborhood: Rose Park

Address: 1017 N 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Del Barrio Cafe

 

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Neighborhood: Midvale

Address: 7777 S State St, Midvale, UT 84047

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Santo Taco

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Neighborhood: Rose Park

Address: 910 900 W #B, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

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