The Great Redlands Taco Tour
Who has the best tacos in Redlands? Conduct your own taste test and decide for yourself with this handy guide to all the locally owned taco restaurants in town.
Please note that not all tacos on the menus are included in the Taco Tuesday special prices.
Abelino’s
Family owned home-style Mexican food.
652 E Redlands Boulevard
Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days
Taco Tuesday special: $1.29
Recommended: carne asada tacos
Alberto’s
Take-out, drive-through or sit-down authentic Mexican food
1124 Orange St.
Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days
No Taco Tuesday specials
Recommended: chicken tacos
Cha Cha’s
Counter-served casual Mexican food
26393 Redlands Boulevard
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days
No Taco Tuesday specials
Recommended: fish tacos
Cuca’s
Family-run chain serves traditional Mexican food
527 E. State St.
Open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days
Taco Tuesday special: $1.49 ground beef; $2 chicken and shredded beef
Don Orange Tacos
Contempo Mexican fusion dishes inspired by the traditional Mexican street food! Life is about celebrating with loved ones, eating and talking together.
14 E State Street
Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. most days
Happy Hour Taco Tuesday specials
Recommended: Shrimp tacos
El Burrito
Family owned homemade Mexican food with handmade flour tortillas daily
1095 W. Colton Ave.
Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days
No Taco Tuesday specials
El Tepayac
Dine-in spot makes a celebration out of any family meal
1458 Industrial Park Ave.
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. most days
Taco Monday special: 99 cents (no taco special on Tuesdays)
Recommended: Be sure to get beans
Huicho’s Tacos
Authentic Zacatecas food in a relaxed diner-style restaurant
416 W. Colton Ave.
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days
Taco Tuesday special: $1.25
Recommended: al pastor tacos
Johnny’s Tacos and Sports
Pub tacos in family fun dine-in spot
1756 E. Lugonia Ave. Suite 108
Open 11 a.m to 10 p.m. most days
Taco Tuesday special: four tacos for $5
Recommended: There’s something for everyone -- calamari, soy, shrimp, chorizo….
Jose’s Mexican Food
Fresh, local dine-in or catered Mexican food
2094 Redlands Boulevard
Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Taco Tuesday special: $1.25 after 2 p.m.
Recommended: grilled veggie crunchy California taco
Klüddes Kitchen and Bar
American gastropub with indoor and outdoor seating
110 Orange St.
Open 11 a.m. to midnight most days
Taco Tuesday special: $1.50
Recommended: bacon duck tacos
La Concha Coastal Mexican Grill
Redlands’ chef-made Mexican dining
621 W. Colton Ave.
Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days
No Taco Tuesday specials
Recommended: Ensenada fish tacos (beer-battered fish on flour tortillas), or Tacos Mexicanos
Las Fuentes
Dinner and a movie date night dine-in
336 N. Eureka St.
Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days
No Taco Tuesday specials
Recommended: shrimp tacos
Mr. Taco
Low-key counter-served familiar Mexican food
855 Alabama St.
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days
Taco Tuesday special: $1.25 chicken; $1.50 carne asada
Recommended: chicken tacos
Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant
Classic Mexican fare in long-time family-owned Redlands establishment
256 East Citrus Ave
Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days
Taco Tuesday special: $1.50
Recommended: vegetarian soft taco
Ranch Market
Fresh, authentic Mexican cafe inside a grocery market
800 E. Lugonia Ave. Suite A
Open 8 a.m to 10 p.m. daily
Taco Tuesday special: $1
Recommended: carnitas tacos
Photo Credit: RDF (Redlands Daily facts)
Rosa Maria’s
Casual, counter-service Mexican chain
1154 Brookside Ave. Suite AA
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. most days
No Taco Tuesday specials
Recommended: shredded beef taco
The State
Industrial rustic gastropub and whiskey bar
22 E. State St.
Open 11 a.m. to midnight most days
Taco Tuesday special: $2
Recommended: Short rib street tacos
Taco Shack
Family owned spot has indoor and outdoor seating
510 E. State St.
Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days
Taco Tuesday special: $1
Recommended: carnitas
Taco Tia
Mexican fast food with dine-in and drive-through
1004 Orange St.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
No Taco Tuesday specials
Recommended: mix it up and get a taco burger
Taylor’s Cocktail Lounge
This classic dive bar is the oldest restaurant in Redlands, although some will argue it’s not because when it was built in 1934 that spot was not considered Redlands.
26787 Barton Road
Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. most days
Taco Tuesday special: $1
Darby's American Cantina
Whether you are looking for a quick lunch, a place to enjoy Happy Hour, a place to watch the game, a delicious dinner for the family or a place to relax on into the evening, Darby’s is the place to go for tacos. Four on the menu: Tijuana Steak, North Shore Shrimp, Chicken Club, and Baja Fish all served with cantina black beans and cilantro dill rice.
1 State Street
Open Mon-Wed: 11AM-Mid, Thur-Sat: 11AM-1AM, Sun: 11AM-Mid.
Taco special Thursdays and Sundays: 3 ground beef tacos with beans and rice $10
What's Your Favorite Place to Get a Taco?
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Toni Momberger is a freelance journalist and co-owner of Shoulder to Shoulder Communications. She did not accept payment from any of the establishments featured in her story.