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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Tacos Mi Caramelo

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Neighborhood: West Valley City

Address: 1808 W 3500 S, West Valley City, UT 84119

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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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Tacos Garay

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Neighborhood: Granary District

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

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Taqueria Los Lee

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Neighborhood: South Salt Lake

Address: 2646 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

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Tacos Daniel

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Neighborhood: Rose Park

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

RocTaco

 

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake

Address: 248 S Edison St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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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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Tacoland

 

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Neighborhood: South Salt Lake

Address: 499 E 2700 S, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

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Tacos Lopez

 

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Neighborhood: West Jordan

Address: 1594 W 7800 S suite b, West Jordan, UT 84088

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Tacos El Pariente

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Neighborhood: Midvale

Address: 7273 State St, Midvale, UT 84047

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Diego’s Tacos

 

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Neighborhood: West Valley City

Address: Food Truck

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Street Tacos SLC

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 243 W 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Chungas

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Neighborhood: Poplar Grove

Address: 180 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

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Big Tortas Big Tacos

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Neighborhood: South Salt Lake

Address: 2701 State St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

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Chile-Tepin

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 307 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Nomad Eatery + Nomad East

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Neighborhood: Yalecrest

Address: 1675 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

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Maize Tacos

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 135 Regent St Suite G, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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Taqueria 27

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City (Locations in Foothill, Holladay, Murray, Lehi)

Address: 149 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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Real Taqueria

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Neighborhood: Holladay

Address: 1869 E Murray Holladay Rd, Holladay, UT 84117

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Chile Amor

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Neighborhood: North Salt Lake

Address: 220 US-89, North Salt Lake, UT 84054

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