Who says you have to wait until Tuesdays to dig into some tacos? As far as we’re concerned, tacos are a terrific choice any night of the week. And we’re not the only ones who think so. Turns out, there are lots of great taquerias in Mississippi that whip up incredible tacos throughout the week. Here are seven of our favorites.
- Compadres Taqueria and Mexican Grill (Hattiesburg)
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Jordan Cain/Google Though this eatery boasts a bountiful menu filled with south-of-the-border favorites, it’s the authentic Mexican tacos that steal the show. Both traditional and flavorful, the tacos are made with corn tortillas, your choice of meat, cilantro, and onions.
- La Mexicana Taqueria (Hattiesburg)
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Travis Edwards/Google Another longtime Hattiesburg favorite, La Mexicana Taqueria opened back in 2002. A one-stop shop, it’s both a Mexican grocery store and an eatery known for its mouthwatering street tacos.
- Julia’s Bakery (Laurel)
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Jessica H/Google This Laurel locale may not look like much on the outside, but inside, you’ll find traditional Mexican fare that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Though each item is as tasty and flavorful as the next, it’s the tacos that diners can’t stop raving about, often referring to them as the best.
- Mr. Taco (Meridian)
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Chucho Tacomas/Google A great place to satisfy your taco craving, Mr. Taco serves up more than a dozen types of tacos! Browse the menu and you’ll find both street tacos and traditional soft tacos. But the variety doesn’t end there. The meat selection is rather lengthy and includes everything from chicken and pork to Mexican sausage and beef tongue.
- Green Ghost Tacos (Jackson)
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Shelly H/TripAdvisor Give your taste buds an international treat with a visit to Green Ghost Tacos. Since opening, the eatery has become known for its authentic Mexican fare, which is made in small batches using generations-old family recipes. Among the tasty dishes that fill the menu, you’ll find a slew of gourmet tacos as well as specialty tacos.
- Taqueria Ferrus (Tupelo)
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Taqueria Ferrus/Facebook Food trucks are synonymous with great tacos – and Taqueria Ferrus is no exception. Stop by the local favorite, and you can indulge on fresh off-the-grill, homemade Mexican cuisine, including some of the best street tacos in the state.
- Herradero (Horn Lake)
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Laura Kauffman/Google When you’re craving real deal Mexican grub, a visit to this Horn Lake eatery won’t disappoint. Dishing up what many refer to as the area’s best and only authentic Mexican grub, it should come as no surprise that the tacos are absolutely incredible.
So, did you know about these amazingly authentic taquerias? Ever visited any of them? Did we leave out your favorite? Tell us in the comments section.
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Jordan Cain/Google
Though this eatery boasts a bountiful menu filled with south-of-the-border favorites, it’s the authentic Mexican tacos that steal the show. Both traditional and flavorful, the tacos are made with corn tortillas, your choice of meat, cilantro, and onions.
La Mexicana Taqueria/TripAdvisor
Travis Edwards/Google
Another longtime Hattiesburg favorite, La Mexicana Taqueria opened back in 2002. A one-stop shop, it’s both a Mexican grocery store and an eatery known for its mouthwatering street tacos.
Stacy Childers/Google
Jessica H/Google
This Laurel locale may not look like much on the outside, but inside, you’ll find traditional Mexican fare that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Though each item is as tasty and flavorful as the next, it’s the tacos that diners can’t stop raving about, often referring to them as the best.
Pablo Gonzalez/Google
Chucho Tacomas/Google
A great place to satisfy your taco craving, Mr. Taco serves up more than a dozen types of tacos! Browse the menu and you’ll find both street tacos and traditional soft tacos. But the variety doesn’t end there. The meat selection is rather lengthy and includes everything from chicken and pork to Mexican sausage and beef tongue.
Timothy Pruitt/Google
Shelly H/TripAdvisor
Give your taste buds an international treat with a visit to Green Ghost Tacos. Since opening, the eatery has become known for its authentic Mexican fare, which is made in small batches using generations-old family recipes. Among the tasty dishes that fill the menu, you’ll find a slew of gourmet tacos as well as specialty tacos.
Emmy Nelson/Google
Taqueria Ferrus/Facebook
Food trucks are synonymous with great tacos – and Taqueria Ferrus is no exception. Stop by the local favorite, and you can indulge on fresh off-the-grill, homemade Mexican cuisine, including some of the best street tacos in the state.
Ivan Hernandez/Google
Laura Kauffman/Google
When you’re craving real deal Mexican grub, a visit to this Horn Lake eatery won’t disappoint. Dishing up what many refer to as the area’s best and only authentic Mexican grub, it should come as no surprise that the tacos are absolutely incredible.
These aren’t the only restaurants with authentic eats. Read about another here.
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