Highest-rated restaurants for tacos in the Buffalo area by diners

Across the United States, tacos have long been a popular food for good reason. These handheld treats are easy to eat and have an endless variety of filling options, so your tastebuds won't get bored. A staple of Mexican cuisine for centuries, tacos also showcase the country's diverse culinary traditions, from Afro Caribbean-influenced fillings served along the Gulf to indigenous ingredients, like achiote-marinated pork, that appear in tacos from southern Mexico.

Many of these variations have migrated north of the border to become must-haves in America. For example, fish tacos came from the Baja coast to Southern California in the 1970s, while Texas' famed breakfast tacos draw their lineage from the state of Monterrey. In more recent years, we've seen therise of other regional specialties . Made with spiced, stewed meat, birria originated in southwestern Mexico and Tijuana but can now be found in U.S. eateries from coast to coast.

Tacos' versatility has also inspired countless fusion dishes, like tortillas stuffed with South Asian chicken tikka or Korean barbecued short rib. With all of these different options, it's no wonder that tacos have generated plenty of online buzz. on tacos found that social media conversation about this classic dish has grown by nearly 33% in the past year. And all of that hype is especially important for restaurants selling tacos, considering that look to social media pages for dining information, according to a 2023 survey from PYMNTS.com.

No matter how you find your next taco fix, though, determining the best of the best taco restaurants near you can be a challenge. To help, compiled a list of the highest-rated taco restaurants in the Buffalo area using data from as of July 15, 2025. Businesses under the category "tacos" were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value using the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews, and within a 10-kilometer radius of Buffalo, were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally (based on our Yelp data) were not included.

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Jim's Steakout

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#25. Jim's Steakout

- Rating: 2.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2952 Niagara Falls Blvd. West Amherst, New York
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Tacos, Sandwiches
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Jim's Steakout

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#24. Jim's Steakout

- Rating: 2.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3094 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Tacos, Sandwiches
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Jim's Steakout

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#23. Jim's Steakout

- Rating: 3.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 938 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Tacos, Sandwiches
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Jim's Steakout

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#22. Jim's Steakout

- Rating: 3.1/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 194 Allen St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches, Tacos
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Jim's Steakout

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#21. Jim's Steakout

- Rating: 3.1/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 92 West Chippewa St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks, Tacos
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Jim's Steakout

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#20. Jim's Steakout

- Rating: 3.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2180 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks, Tacos
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Jim's Steakout

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#19. Jim's Steakout

- Rating: 3.4/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5651 Transit Road East Amherst, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks, Tacos
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Papa's Pizza Oven

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#18. Papa's Pizza Oven

- Rating: 3.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1537 Union Road West Seneca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Tacos, Chicken Wings
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Taqueria Ranchos Dos

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#17. Taqueria Ranchos Dos

- Rating: 3.4/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 445 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
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Imperial Pizza

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#16. Imperial Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1665 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Tacos
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Lunetta's

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#15. Lunetta's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 878 Cleveland Drive Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, American, Tacos
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D A Taste

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#14. D A Taste

- Rating: 3.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 864 Seneca St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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Lloyd Taco Factory

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#13. Lloyd Taco Factory

- Rating: 3.9/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5933 Main St. Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
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The Mansard Fine Drink And Eatery

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#12. The Mansard Fine Drink And Eatery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3365 Abbott Road Orchard Park, New York
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
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Casa Azul

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#11. Casa Azul

- Rating: 4.0/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 191 Allen St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
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Tacos, Community & Beer

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#10. Tacos, Community & Beer

- Rating: 4.0/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6449 Transit Road East Amherst, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
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Lloyd Taco Trucks

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#9. Lloyd Taco Trucks

- Rating: 4.1/5 (386 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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Lloyd Taco Factory

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#8. Lloyd Taco Factory

- Rating: 4.2/5 (662 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1503 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos
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Taqueria Ranchos La Delicias

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#7. Taqueria Ranchos La Delicias

- Rating: 4.2/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1516 Niagara St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Venezuelan, Tacos, Bars
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Taquito Lindo - Williamsville Mexican Restaurant and Bar

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#6. Taquito Lindo - Williamsville Mexican Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5481 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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Vault 237

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#5. Vault 237

- Rating: 4.3/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 237 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Salad, Tacos, Sandwiches
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Hombre y Lobo

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#4. Hombre y Lobo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 149 Swan St. Ste 1 Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
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Good Guys Deli and Gril

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#3. Good Guys Deli and Gril

- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 Jersey St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Chicken Wings
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Pete's Place Food Shop

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#2. Pete's Place Food Shop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 290 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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La Verdad Cafe Deli

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#1. La Verdad Cafe Deli

- Rating: 4.9/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 Davey Str Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Smokehouse, Barbecue, Tacos
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 166 metros.

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