Taco Tour 2025

It is estimated that Americans eat upwards of 4.5 billion tacos each year. And, can you blame us? Tacos come in many forms — street tacos, veggie tacos, hard or soft shell, smothered in cheese tacos, sweet rolled tacos. There are even vegan tacos. 

With a variety like this, your only goal should be to try them all. Let us get you started with some of the Redlands community's favorite local taco spots.

Can’t Miss Shops and Taco Shacks in Redlands

When it comes to finding the best tacos around, Redlands has a lot to offer. We began our journey by reaching out to all the taco shops in Redlands and referencing the list on AboutRedlands.com. As you start to eat your way through the local taco scene, use these six listed in the local directory to get started.

* The cost of producing and hosting this content was donated to the Redlands Visitor Center, Public Charity, to support their LOCAL t-shirts series outlined at the end of this article. No business was charged to be included in this article. This piece was produced as part of our effort to support the local community by driving increased patrons to local businesses.

1. El Burrito Redlands

From their humble start in 1957 out of a trailer, El Burrito has stayed true to what locals love about them — handmade tortillas and a wide variety of authentic Mexican food. You will always receive friendly and prompt service along with quality and consistent food. They offer outdoor seating, perfect for sunny days. Though you can't go wrong with anything on their menu, some best sellers include their rolled tacos and classic beef hard shell tacos.

2. Don Orange Tacos

3. Oscar's Mexican Restaurant

Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant holds the distinction of being the oldest restaurant in downtown Redlands. You can expect fresh and bright flavors. They do not use animal oils in anything either! Oscar's classic Mexican menu uses only the best ingredients, which proudly includes many vegetarian and vegan options. Our personal favorites are the potato tacos. Other locals rave about Oscar's fish tacos! You will also find carnitas, ground beef, shredded beef, carne asada, chicken breast, and vegetarian. Which will you choose?

4. Taco Shack Redlands

The Taco Shack is best known for their street tacos. You can get carnitas, al pastor, carne asada, grilled chicken, or chorizo — all of which come with the classic toppings of cilantro and onion. Their fish tacos come in at a close second! You can enjoy your food at a table inside or on their covered patio outside.

5. Ranch Market