Texas Highways Magazine

Taco Tour

In the never-ending battle over which Texas city has the best tacos, San Antonio and Austin have the bitterest rivalry. Occasionally, the Rio Grande Valley or Dallas will toss in a dissenting opinion. But we rarely see El Paso enter the fray. Though I’m not from El Paso, I will tell anyone who will listen that I’ve found some of my favorite tacos during my travels there. The border city merits a visit solely for its cuisine.

Here we offer a sampling of the culinary talent you’ll find out

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