11 Calgary restaurants that serve some of the best tacos in the city
When it comes to tacos, Calgary has a ton of restaurants serving up their takes on the flavour-packed street food.
Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or to turn taco time into a full-blown affair, we narrowed down our shortlist of go-to taco spots to hit up whenever the mood strikes.
No matter what you’re craving, here’s where to get some of the best tacos in Calgary.
Native Tongues
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Rooted in traditional Mexico City cuisine, Native Tongues is one of the city’s most popular spots for a taco or three.
There are two varieties on the menu: tacos de guisado, where the fillings are slow-braised, and tacos a la plancha, where the fillings are seared on a hot griddle, so you can mix and match your favourites.Â
Address: Various locations in Calgary
Anejo
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Anejo has six classic kinds to choose from, including braised beef, chicken tinga, garlic mushrooms, pork chorizo, vegetable pozole, and crispy fish.
Address: #2 2116 4th St. SW, Calgary
Address: 4015 Market St. SE, Calgary
Blanco Cantina
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Because of its uber-comfortable seating and casual atmosphere, Blanco is the perfect place for tacos and margarita-fuelled shenanigans — at any of its three Calgary locations.
Address:Â 723 17th Ave. SW, Calgary
Address:Â #100 1140 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary
Address:Â 8545 Broadcast Ave. SW, Calgary
Chilitos Taberna
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Chilitos Taberna serves tacos aplenty with meat, vegetable, and seafood options, depending on your preference.
Address:Â 1309 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Chile & Mango
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Found inside SunnyCider, Chile & Mango offers classic Mexican flavours such as chicken tinga, al pastor and birria tacos. Perfect for a pint and a bite.
Address: 3300 14th Ave. NE, Calgary
Tu Taco
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With eight different fillings and corn tortillas made fresh daily, Tu Taco is a firm favourite for those in Kensington.
Address: #102-1414 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary
Masa Mama
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A departure from the classic taqueria, Masa Mama’s tacos take inspiration from around the world with unique options such as the Korean fish taco and the Mac Mama.
Address: 3429 22nd St. SW, Calgary
Tacos Mexico Memorial
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This place has a whopping 24 kinds of tacos on its menu, so if you’re looking for variety, you’re covered. Grab some friends and split a few options.
Address: 3725 Memorial Dr. SE, Calgary
Spicy Amigos
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The tacos here are created using soft corn tortillas, either onion and cilantro or pico de gallo, your choice of filling, and your choice of salsa, where the spice levels vary. There are 10 different options to choose from.
Address: 821 4th Ave. SW, Calgary
Golden Cactus Mexican Grill
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Golden Cactus Mexican Grill is a family-owned restaurant serving golden tacos with crispy fried fish, al pastor, and shrimp varieties, to name a few.
Address: #7 5315 17th Ave. SE, Calgary
Mestizo Taqueria
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Mestizo offers a large selection of flavorful tacos with classic fillings such as Al Pastor, Tiga de Pollo, carnitas, shrimp, and so much more, across its three locations.
Address: 124 10th St. NW, Calgary
Address: First Street Market – 1327 1st St. SW, Calgary
Address: Fresh & Local Market – 12445 Lake Fraser Dr. SE, Calgary
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