Updated may 2025.
There's literally never a bad time for tacos, right? Let's deep dive into some of Indy's best and most authentic tacos!
Stop celebrating your Taco Tuesday with boring Americanized or chain restaurant tacos. Try something new with authentic flavors.
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The Stutz / 1060 N Capitol Ave
Step inside this family-owned business to enjoy their Pollo Asado, Snapper Fish, or Hongos Asados tacos! Co-owners Gabriel Sanudio and Esteban Rosas have worked together at Milktooth and Black Market and made their dreams a reality with Julieta.
Photo via Paco's Taqueria
Fairgrounds / 2196 E 54th St.
Beech Grove / 5202 E Thompson Rd.
Westside / 2902 W 86th St
Food Truck / 6816 E 82nd St
Paco’s is an Indianapolis staple that has been around for quite some time. You can enjoy them at three different locations or find their Taco Truck posted up along 82nd Street in Castleton. With their extensive menu full of authentic bites including Tacos Tapatios, Tortas, and taco boxes that feed up to 10 people, Paco’s is a must-try for your Taco Tuesday needs.
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Westside / 2105 W Washington St.
This delicious Mexican joint is open until until 11PM on weekdays and 2AM on the weekends for all your late night taco needs! A true gem for IU Indy students that have discovered it.
Photo via Indianapolis Restaurant Scene
Eastside / 1642 E New York St.
An unassuming hole-in-the-wall joint steps from downtown! La Parada is great if you want the full sit-down, dine-in experience. From their tamales to their elote, everything on their menu is delicious.
Photo via Chris' Ice Cream
Nora / 1484 E 86th St.
An unsuspecting contender for this list, but a great two-for-one stop. Chris' offers everything from chorizo quesadillas, a variety of tortas, tacos, burritos, and ice cream and smoothies!
Photo via Fox59
Southside / 3915 Madison Ave.
Don Juan is 100% worth the trip to the south side. The entire city raves about the delicious food they serve up, and for a damn good reason.
TACO TRUCKS
Photo via Lupita's Taqueria
Meridian Hills / 7068 N College Ave.
Don’t sleep on Lupita’s Taqueria! You can find this taco truck at 71st and College Ave. from Thursday to Sunday 4 PM - 11PM. Lupita’s has the freshest and most delicious authentic Mexican food on the Northside.
Photo via Francisco Garcia / Indy Local Foodies
Eastside / 8202 E. Washington St.
We stumbled upon this gem in the Indy Local Foodies Facebook group and the poster claimed they were the “best tacos he had had in Indy so far” after moving here from Colorado! The truck was posted up at 8202 E Washington St., but we're unsure if it moves or if that's a permanent location.
Photo via Tacopolis
Westside / 4857 W. 38th St.
At first glance at their Instagram, Tacopolis is everything we've been searching for. It seems to be well worth the drive to the Westside to give them a try! This is a must-try from their torta offerings, quesadillas, birria, and so much more.
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