Your Tastebuds Will Go Crazy For This Amazing Taco Trail In Northern California
There’s not much that’s better than a delicious taco! Hearty meat, fresh ingredients, and just the right amount of spice: is your mouth watering yet? Here in Northern California, we’ve got plenty of awesome taco restaurants, each with its own unique take on this culinary classic. While it would be impossible to list each and every great taco spot in the Northern California region, we’ve created a “mini road trip” that highlights a handful of the best taco eateries around.
To view the itinerary that you can customize for your own trip, click here.
Google Maps
Start this trip hungry - there are going to be plenty of places for you to fill up along the way! Enjoy the taco tasting... there's something for everyone here!
This taco truck in Arcata is a crowd pleaser. They offer Korean BBQ flavors as well as the traditional taco varieties. Try the Carne asada tacos, the salsa is the perfect amount of heat.
2. Taco Shop: 75 E Cypress Ave
Redding, California
This California style Tex Mex establishment is a local favorite. Here, Tacos are more than just a food item, they are as essential as a vitamin. They have been serving the Redding area for over 30 years, so you know they are great!
This Mexican restaurant in Red Bluff is known for it's convenient location and fun character. It's a great place to stop in on this Taco journey. Do yourself a favor and try the fajitas!
4. Maria’s Mexican Tacos: 13483 Bowman RdSte CAuburn, CA 95603
Maria's is above and beyond your average taqueria. They have an outdoor patio space and friendly service. The real treat though are the tacos. Al pastor, chicken, chorizo... they are all superb!
5. Tacos Jalisco:
11400 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
You might be surprised by this delicious and unusual eatery that is seemingly in the middle of nowhere. It's a fresh, hip place with plenty of veggie options. Try the Veg taco: homemade tortilla, sweet potato plank/mango avocado salsa/pickled onions/homemade sour cream, roasted pepitias + serrano chiles... yum!
7. Aca Taco: 1000 W Sacramento AveChico, California
These fresh and fun tacos are served in a few locations throughout Chico, and cater to a fun loving, foodie crowd. They are in the running for the Best of Chico competition... see what the fuss is about for yourself!
This list only includes a handful of the best spots to grab tacos in Northern California. Did we leave any of your favorite spots off the list? We’d love to hear your suggestions in the comment section below!
Jill is a freelance writer from a small Northern California town and lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains. If you have an idea for an Only In Northern California story, email her at [email protected]
Love Northern California?
Thank you! You'll receive your first newsletter soon!
