Reader: 'Literally the worst list without the real good tacos.'

There are a lot of good tacos around here, you guys. After our initial list of the best 12, here are others to try.

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Dallas Observer Readers

June 28, 2025

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What an amazing time to be alive. Not only can we get tacos at almost every corner in Texas, but we can also read social media responses on our list of favorites.

Recently, we did a very hard thing by trying to parse through the many options in Dallas to find the best tacos. We knew there'd be blowback, but we like to think we're thick-skinned at this point.

Here are some of the suggestions from readers:

jacobbuckles wrote:

No Mami Coco, Tacos La Banqueta, El Tio?!

Actually, Tacos La Banqueta is absolutely on the list. Understandably, some readers thought we posted the entire list on Instagram, but that was just a preview of four of the 12 best tacos. You had to click to see the whole list — we're sneaky like that.

bkspxshooter said:

You missed @tacoselmetro DEFINITELY some of the best tacos in DFW!

alexs_tacos was batting for the home team, and we'll try to track down their pop-up soon.

@alexs_tacos

anabel.mmorales suggests:

@dosbrostacostx 😍🔥 best barbacoa tacos!

aar0NCUELLAR wrote:

No @taqueria_tamalerianuevoleon

ximenasaade called us out on one that we actually love. They're not wrong:

@chilangostacos

still_roxy_from_the_block:

Mami Coco?

billbaldwin:

@residenttaqueria !!!

allanfret said:

El Rumbero should be on there.

idc.vic's comment is noted:

The fact that @lapaisanita_bishoparts is not here is diabolical!

Lauren Drewes Daniels is the food editor of the Dallas Observer. She started working as a freelance writer in 2013 and became editor in 2021. She covers Dallas' evolving dining scene, the many openings and closings as well as trends and breaking news. She oversees annual lists including Top 100 Bars and Top 100 Restaurants and contributes to the Best of Dallas. If you have a tip about an amazing pastry, pie or taco, let her know.

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