You Wouldn't Expect Some Of The Best Tacos In Kentucky To Be From A Gas Station, But It Is
By Sarah McCosham|Published April 05, 2023
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Here in Kentucky, we know better than to judge a book by its cover. We know that mammoth caves exist just below our feet, and that the best food is often found at the most unassuming places. Let’s stay on that latter train of thought — in Paducah, there’s a legendary BBQ joint that’s as humble as they come. In Louisville, Shirley Mae’s has the most delicious soul food in the South. And in Ashland, Suplex Tacos is a tiny-but-mighty Mexican restaurant serving up the best tacos in Kentucky… from its humble digs inside a gas station.
When was the last time you had great tacos? We're not talking about good tacos, because there are lots of places to go for completely average, satisfactory tacos in Kentucky.
Specifically, the Shell Station on 3613 13th St in Ashland, Kentucky. Because it's here where you'll find Suplex Tacos, home to arguably the best tacos in Kentucky.
Suplex is widely considered one of the best-kept dining secrets in Kentucky. But Ashland residents (and well-traveled foodies) know that this unassuming restaurant makes some of the absolute best tacos in the Bluegrass.
The menu is comprised of classic Mexican fare infused with California flavors and Kentucky pizazz. The owners hail from sunny SoCal, in fact, and the Six-One-Nine Burrito is an homage to their former area code. This handheld masterpiece features grilled steak or chicken, fries, cheese, and lots of salsa fresca and bests a certain ubiquitous fast-casual chain's behemoth burritos any day!
While its behemoth burritos have elevated Suplex Tacos to cult status, we're partial to the tacos. Fresh and flavorful, hand-rolled daily and never frozen, you're getting the best of the best when you order a plate of tacos from this Kentucky taqueria.
Have you tried the tacos from Suplex Tacos before? Don’t be deterred by its gas station digs… this humble little restaurant has some of the best tacos in Kentucky that could take on any Texas taquerias!
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