Your Tastebuds Will Go Crazy For This Amazing Taco Trail In Utah
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Courtnie Erickson
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Utah may not be as well-known for its Mexican dishes as some of its neighboring states but that doesn’t mean you can’t find delicious, authentic, and unforgettable tacos in the Beehive State. That’s why we created this tasty taco trail. This road trip will take you to some of the best taco shops in the Salt Lake Valley. It’s one trip you can take in a single day, or spread it out and add even more stops if you desire. Either way, you are sure to get your taco fix!
This taco trail is only a few miles long but it takes you to six different restaurants in the Salt Lake Valley. You can use this customizable map if you want to add a few stops along your way for this delicious adventure.
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149 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
The first stop on our Utah taco trail is Tacqueria 27. This is a locally-owned and operated restaurant where you can enjoy the taco of the day, guac of the day, margarita of the day, fish of the day, and even dessert of the day! This restaurant has four locations between Lehi and downtown Salt Lake, but for this particular taco trail, we recommend you visit its downtown location.
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736 W North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, USA
Red Iguana is one of the most well-known Mexican restaurants on our route. This award-winning Mexican restaurant features an extensive menu of Mexican favorites and specialties but the tacos are certainly a favorite here. There are all types of specialty tacos to choose from or you can always customize your own. Either way, come hungry because you won’t want to leave a single crumb on your plate.
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10 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, USA
Santo Taco serves tacos that you will crave long after you have left. Everything at this restaurant is made from scratch and all of the recipes are from Mexico. There are all different types of tacos on the menu but make sure you try the Al Pastor taco. One of the most popular tacos on the menu, this marinated pork taco will make your mouth water!
180 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, USA
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There are actually two Chunga's locations in the Salt Lake Valley, but for this particular trip, we are going to visit the location on 900 W. This definitely isn’t a large restaurant but the food here leaves a big impression. Pair your tacos with beans and rice and you have one incredible meal.
243 W 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Street Tacos SLC is one of the newer taco shops in Utah. No matter what type of taco you are craving, you will likely find it on the menu. There are more than a dozen different types of tacos that range from grilled beef to brisket marinated in lime and even sauteed cactus leaf. This is a great place to try something new. Who knows, you may even find your new favorite taco.
208 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
Taco Taco is a tiny taco restaurant in downtown SLC. This is a small, lively, and fun shop with affordable and delicious tacos. There aren’t as many taco options on the menu as you'll find at similar restaurants on our taco trail, but the tacos here are prepared to perfection.
What do you think of this taco trail? Are there any stops you would add? Let us and your fellow taco lovers know in the comments!
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