Down in the Rio Grande Valley, the southernmost tip of Texas, tacos reign supreme. It’s where tacos are made with heart and soul and lard, wrapped in steaming tortillas and doused in homemade salsa. The area’s gas stations wrap up better tacos than the finest restaurants elsewhere in the country.
In an attempt to put the record straight, here are the best taco spots in the Rio Grande Valley. This means top-notch picks from McAllen, Port Isabel, Laredo, South Padre Island, Edinburgh, Brownsville, and Weslaco. There are breakfast tacos from Ms. G’s, late night ones from Dejarvis, fish tacos at Chillito Pikin, Taco Palenque’s piratas, and others.
For those Austin-related taco cravings, check out the city’s taco heatmap, budget tacos, al pastor, and breakfast tacos.
Everything following is listed in geographical order, from north to south. Make the case for your favorite Rio Grande Valley taco spot if it’s missing below over in the comments, through the tipline, or on the forum.
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