Food trucks get a bad rap sometimes, but they often have the most authentic cuisine a city has to offer. That definitely holds true when it comes to tacos in Arizona, and these nine trucks are absolute hidden gems. Hope your taste buds are ready for a flavor explosion!
- La Frontera 1 (Phoenix)
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Google/Jared Byrne This late-night food truck might be unassuming, but its food certainly isn’t. Several different meats are offered, including carnitas, chicken, steak, and barbacoa, but one thing remains the same across the board: deliciousness. Address: 209 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Hours: Sunday-Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. and Wednesday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 a.m.
- Tacos Tijuana (Peoria)
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Google/Michael Turcich Tacos Tijuana specializes in street tacos, which means you can try a little bit of everything. The tortillas are fresh, the meat is tender and flavorful, and salsa is spiced to perfection.
Address: 6710 West Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Taqueria La Hacienda (Phoenix)
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Google/Livi Pulido For over two decades, this Phoenix institution has been blessing the valley with mouthwatering tacos. You really can’t go wrong, but the pastor seems to be particularly raved about (especially when topped with guacamole salsa.) They only accept cash, so don’t come empty-handed!
Address: 254 East Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Taqueria Los Yaquis (Phoenix)
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Google/Peter Pierfederici This popular walk-up taco joint is complete with a large covered patio to enjoy them on. Although the line is always long, it’s well worth the wait - after all, where else in Phoenix can you find $1 tacos that actually taste good? Many patrons claim the carne asada is Phoenix’s best, hands-down.
Address: 705 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013 Hours: Thursday & Sunday from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday & Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.
- Waldo’s Tacos (Peoria)
Google/Victoria Allred
Facebook/Waldo’s Tacos Waldo’s was voted the best food truck in Peoria, and for good reason. The truck is family-owned, and you can truly taste the passion and authenticity that goes into each order. Tacos are $1 on Tuesday, so plan accordingly!
Address: 11808 North 91st Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Taqueria Rosita’s Mexican Food Truck (Sandra Rubio)
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Google/Frank Ditore You’ll find a ridiculously wide variety of tacos to choose from here at Taqueria Rosita’s. Tortillas are made in-house, salsas are deliciously fresh, and meat is wonderfully juicy. It’s an all-around taste sensation!
Address: 2733-2801 East Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85706 Hours: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Modern Tortilla Food Truck and Catering (Phoenix)
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Google/Modern Tortilla Modern Tortilla is a Phoenix food truck that also offers catering for businesses and events. Unique flavor combinations include slow-braised pork with pineapple, 24-hour marinated skirt steak and fresh lime juice, and shredded cinnamon chicken served alongside green salsa. Call (914) 539-2393 for more information.
- Taco Juan (Phoenix)
Google/Jody Speaks
Google/Jody Speaks This eye-popping food truck serves more than just looks to passersby. Taco Juan offers a great selection, with the carne asada and al pastor being the clear crowd favorites. The family is so hospitable and quality always consistent!
Address: 3111 East Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Tacos al Pastor (Glendale)
Facebook/Tacos al Pastor
Facebook/Tacos al Pastor Tacos al Pastor is one of Glendale’s newest food trucks, but it’s certainly generated quite a buzz. All of its menu offerings are incredibly refreshing, and each taco comes with two corn tortillas - AKA double the deliciousness.
Address: 6604 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85302
How many of these taco trucks have you eaten at? Which one is your favorite? Did we leave off any scrumptious spots that deserve some recognition? Let us know your thoughts and/or recommendations!
Google/Joe Merkel
Google/Jared Byrne
This late-night food truck might be unassuming, but its food certainly isn’t. Several different meats are offered, including carnitas, chicken, steak, and barbacoa, but one thing remains the same across the board: deliciousness. Address: 209 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Hours: Sunday-Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. and Wednesday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 a.m.
Google/Ronald J Marcin
Google/Michael Turcich
Tacos Tijuana specializes in street tacos, which means you can try a little bit of everything. The tortillas are fresh, the meat is tender and flavorful, and salsa is spiced to perfection.
Address: 6710 West Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Google/Treffyn Koreschoff
Google/Livi Pulido
For over two decades, this Phoenix institution has been blessing the valley with mouthwatering tacos. You really can’t go wrong, but the pastor seems to be particularly raved about (especially when topped with guacamole salsa.) They only accept cash, so don’t come empty-handed!
Address: 254 East Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Facebook/Taqueria Los Yaquis
Google/Peter Pierfederici
This popular walk-up taco joint is complete with a large covered patio to enjoy them on. Although the line is always long, it’s well worth the wait - after all, where else in Phoenix can you find $1 tacos that actually taste good? Many patrons claim the carne asada is Phoenix’s best, hands-down.
Address: 705 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013 Hours: Thursday & Sunday from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday & Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Google/Victoria Allred
Facebook/Waldo’s Tacos
Waldo’s was voted the best food truck in Peoria, and for good reason. The truck is family-owned, and you can truly taste the passion and authenticity that goes into each order. Tacos are $1 on Tuesday, so plan accordingly!
Address: 11808 North 91st Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Google/Sandra Rubio
Google/Frank Ditore
You’ll find a ridiculously wide variety of tacos to choose from here at Taqueria Rosita’s. Tortillas are made in-house, salsas are deliciously fresh, and meat is wonderfully juicy. It’s an all-around taste sensation!
Address: 2733-2801 East Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85706 Hours: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Facebook/Modern Tortilla Food Truck and Catering
Google/Modern Tortilla
Modern Tortilla is a Phoenix food truck that also offers catering for businesses and events. Unique flavor combinations include slow-braised pork with pineapple, 24-hour marinated skirt steak and fresh lime juice, and shredded cinnamon chicken served alongside green salsa. Call (914) 539-2393 for more information.
Google/Jody Speaks
This eye-popping food truck serves more than just looks to passersby. Taco Juan offers a great selection, with the carne asada and al pastor being the clear crowd favorites. The family is so hospitable and quality always consistent!
Address: 3111 East Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Facebook/Tacos al Pastor
Tacos al Pastor is one of Glendale’s newest food trucks, but it’s certainly generated quite a buzz. All of its menu offerings are incredibly refreshing, and each taco comes with two corn tortillas - AKA double the deliciousness.
Address: 6604 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85302
Check out our previous article for more delicious Mexican food in Arizona: 6 Underrated Mexican Restaurants In Arizona That Will Blow Your Mind.
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