Look no further. Here’s where to get Vancouver’s favorite tortas, tacos, guacamole and more!
1. La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
What started as a teeny tiny lunch spot has turned into a citywide sensation. La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop serves traditional Mexican tacos using local, organic and sustainable products whenever possible. Their modest menu is packed with authentic flavours and they have some of the best soft tortillas in town.
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
322 W Hastings Street
586 Hornby Street
2549 Cambie Street
1305 Welch Street
2. Sal Y Limon
An affordable East Van favourite! Sal Y Limon serves tacos, burritos, huaraches, quesadillas and our personal favourite, the taquito dorado; a deep fried flour tortilla filled with mashed potato, beans, cheese and your choice of filling. Mmm.
Sal Y Limon – 701 Kingsway Street #5
An extension of the Taqueria family, La Mezcaleria is known for their mezcal flights and insanely delicious queso fundido. They also serve brunch!
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Drive
68 E Cordova Street
4. Tacofino
A distinctly West Coast twist on Mexican favorites. Their crispy pacific cod taco is a must and each location boasts a slightly menu from different next. Gotta try them all.
Tacofino
15 W Cordova Street
1025 Mainland Street
2327 E Hastings Street
1184 Pacific Rim Highway (Tofino)
5. Salsa & Agave Mexican Grill
Mexican with a proper street comedor. Salsa & Agave is downtown favourite that goes above and beyond street food with authentic specialties and classics. Also, amazing guacamole.
Salsa & Agave Mexican Grill – 1205 Pacific Boulevard
6. Cuchillo
Latin American small plates and Mexican inspired dishes like white bean queso fundido and tacos made with corn, bean or chipotle tortillas.
Cuchillo – 261 Powell Street
7. Taco Mio
Fast, casual and gluten free! Build your own tacos, burritos, nachos or salad bowls with free run proteins and organic produce.
Taco Mio – 435 Abbot Street
8. Topanga Café
California style Mexican food featuring huge combo plates and hearty flavours.
Topanga Café – 2904 West 4th Avenue
A cute, Mexican-inspired vegetarian spot right on the Drive. The food is simple, fresh and tasty and their tortilla soup is awesome. Also, ALL DAY BREAKFAST!
Bandidas Taqueria – 2781 Commercial Drive
10. Las Margaritas
Las Margaritas has been a Vancouver favourite for decades and they claim to have the largest tequila selection in BC. Can’t go wrong with that!
Las Margaritas – 1999 W 4th Avenue
11. The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina
Traditional recipes, great cocktails and soccer matches on TV. Love it.
The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina – 1049 Granville Street
12. Budgies Burritos
Yet another vegetarian go-to in East Van. Their simple and flavorful menu has been filling the bellies of Mount Pleasant since 2005. We’ll take a Johnny-O to go please!
Budgies Burritos – 44 Kingsway
13. Los Cuervos
Cantina-style slow-roasted pork? Battered avocado with jicama slaw? House-made chorizo with melted cheese? We’ll take pretty much everything from this taco-centric menu.
Los Cuervos – 603 Kingsway
All your favorite savory dishes plus churros!
Patron Tacos & Cantina – 265 Robson Street
15. La Tortilleria
Fast and casual Tex Mex in Granville Island’s Public Market!
La Tortilleria – 145 - 1689 Johnston Street
