Colorado Springs' 5 top spots for cheap tacos

Colorado Springs' 5 top spots for cheap tacosLa'au's Taco Shop. | Photo: Mariah C./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on November 04, 2019

Looking to sample the best tacos around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable taco outlets in Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. La Flor de Jalisco

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Topping the list is La Flor de Jalisco. Located at 5520 S. US Highway 85 87, the food truck is the highest-rated low-priced taco spot in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 74 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Jennifer S., who reviewed La Flor de Jalisco on Oct. 1, wrote, "I usually get the carnitas and chicken and add avocado. You get a grilled jalapeño with each order of three tacos. The ceviche tostada is made with shrimp and is always fresh and super tasty." 

Yelper Schley C. wrote, "I've never tasted better than their al pastor. The ceviche is really fresh." 

2. Piglatin Food Truck

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Next up is Piglatin Food Truck, situated at 112 E. Boulder St. in central. With 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews on Yelp, the food truck has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Piglatin Food Truck.

"Our menu revolves on pork-inspired street cuisine," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "All recipes are original and created only by us."

3. La'au's Taco Shop

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Also in central you'll find La'au's Taco Shop, located at 830 N. Tejon St., Suite 110. It is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot four stars out of 126 reviews. 

The site has lots more information on La'au's Taco Shop.

"Inspired by the fish tacos Joseph Coleman made on the Big Island of Hawaii a few years back, he decided to bring the taste of genuine, healthy, Hawaiian-inspired cuisine to Colorado Springs," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile.

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Our products are handmade, simple in design and made fresh to order every time."

4. El Chapin

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El Chapin, a food truck and caterer in central is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 26 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1228 E. Fillmore St. to see for yourself. 

If you're curious for more, we found these details about El Chapin.

"We love to cook, and we love to serve others, making them feel just the way they are — special," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. 

Furthermore, we found this information for those planning a catered event: "El Chapin food truck can help you with a delicious taco bar, everything fresh and cooked right in front of your guests. We also have pickup and delivery options," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. 

5. Taco Express

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Last but not least, check out Taco Express, which has earned four stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score tacos and more by heading over to 1750 S. Circle Drive. 

Yelper Makayla W., who reviewed Taco Express on Oct. 2 wrote, "I absolutely love their breakfast burritos. I get a bag of jalapeños on the side and the green sauce....perfection."

Yelper Michael J. wrote, "Authentic Mexican food, a bit greasy but always fresh and on point."


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