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Pittsburgh's 4 top spots for budget-friendly tacos

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Published on February 25, 2020
Pittsburgh's 4 top spots for budget-friendly tacosBaby Loves Tacos | Photo: Regina N./Yelp

Looking to sample the best tacos around town?

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

1. Baby Loves Tacos

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Topping the list is Baby Loves Tacos. Located at 4508 Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield, the pop-up restaurant, which offers tacos and more, is the highest-rated affordable taco spot in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 120 reviews on Yelp. 

This spot, which boasts another location in Millvale, offers meat and veggie tacos, burritos and bowls. Look for fillings like ground beef chorizo or the buffalo cauliflower. 

2. Bull River Taco

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Next up is Squirrel Hill South's Bull River Taco, situated at 1707 Murray Ave. With four stars out of 96 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score tacos has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

This taco chain offers locations in Mount Lebanon, South Hills and one on the way in White Oak, PA. On the menu, look for a small selection of chicken, spicy beef and veggie tacos, paired with sides with loaded nachos or guacamole. 

3. El Burro

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Central Northside's El Burro, located at 1108 Federal St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable spot to score tacos and more four stars out of 231 reviews.

Regarding signature items, "[This spot] offers southern California-style Mexican food with vegan and vegetarian options," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. On the menu, look for shredded chicken burritos, along with veggie-friendly options, like tacos stuffed with cauliflower and sweet potatoes. 

4. Craftwork Kitchen

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Craftwork Kitchen, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches, tacos and more in Central Business District, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 25 Yelp reviews. Head over to 600 Grant St., Concourse Level to see for yourself. 

"Craftwork Kitchen is a locally owned sandwich shop that is open for breakfast and lunch, serving up sandwiches, soups, tacos, wraps, salads and more," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. 


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