Looking to sample the best tacos around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable taco outlets in Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Aguas Way
Topping the list is Aguas Way. Located at 5248 Long Beach Blvd., the spot to score tacos is the highest-rated budget-friendly taco spot in Long Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 236 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant serves up fish tacos, al pastor tacos and carne asada tacos.
2. Tux & Chucks Street Food
Next up is Tux & Chucks Street Food, situated at 1916 W. Willow St. With 4.5 stars out of 232 reviews on Yelp, the street vendor, which offers tacos and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. On the taco menu, look for bulgogi, shrimp or carne asada. View the menu here.
Yelper Mike K., who reviewed Tux & Chucks Street Food on Oct. 24, wrote, "Amazing tacos at a great price. Crispy shrimp, bulgogi and tocino are my go to."
Teresa B. noted, "Just came from here and it was delicious. Tocino taco and shrimp taco was amazing."
3. Vera's Tacos
Vera's Tacos, located at 3667 Delta Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap food truck, which offers tacos and more, 4.5 stars out of 80 reviews. The taco truck opened in 2014 as an addition to the Vera's Market grocery store, according to its Yelp page.
4. Panchos Tacos
Panchos Tacos, a food truck that offers tacos and more, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 28 Yelp reviews. Head over to 449 W. Anaheim St. to see for yourself. According to its Yelp page, the restaurant has been selling tacos since 2018. The menu features chorizo, beef tripe and al pastor tacos.
5. Tacos El Sapo
Last but not least, there's Tacos El Sapo, a Long Beach favorite with 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews. Stop by 550 Pacific Coast Highway to hit up the food truck, which offers tacos and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. Taco offerings include chicken, al pastor and carne asada.
Yelper Tasha T., who reviewed Tacos El Sapo on Aug. 11 wrote, "The flavors in the al pastor taco all work together in perfect harmony... You can taste every note of the homemade corn tortilla, the perfectly marinated and slow cooked pork and the splash of lime, onions, cilantro and salsa."
Maggie N. noted, "Love their tacos. Their quesadillas are even more amazing... Our favorite tacos are the asada, pastor and chorizo. Ask for everything on it and make sure they give you the grilled onion and chili pepper."
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