Glasgow prides itself on being a city of international cuisine, and you can get your hands on almost anything you fancy in these streets. But when only delicious Mexican fillings in a tortilla will hit the spot? We've got just the thing.
We've rounded up the very best taco restaurants Glasgow has to offer, from late-night party bars slinging out small plates and cocktails to colourful South American restaurants serving up taco platters to share.
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Last updated on 18th December 2024
Bibi's Cantina is an independently-owned Mexican restaurant found in the West End of Glasgow, providing an affordable and relaxed neighbourhood feel. They prioritise fresh, healthy food and top-notch customer service, in a colourful, intimate venue.
You can tuck into three soft tortilla tacos here for as little as £12.50. Fill them with Cajun battered Baja fish, cauliflower with pineapple salsa or barbacoa beef topped with guacamole, and enjoy chipotle cheese fries on the side.
Popular up and down the country for their tasty South American fare, Las Iguanas is the place to be for colourful cocktails and tasty tacos. You'll find this lively spot on West Nile Street, slinging out small plates galore to an upbeat soundtrack.
Get stuck into scrumptious fillings such as squash, sweet potato and bean chilli, shredded beef or smoky chipotle chicken. They even offer taco sharing boards between two or three people, costing only £25.
A quirky and colourful restaurant bar on Sauchiehall Street, Mango really has got it all. They may be known for their vibrant Latin DJ sets come the evening, but during the day you can chow down on some seriously delicious tacos here.
Enjoy refreshingly tropical cocktails while you dine, with a number of tasty fillings to choose from. Their tapas style dishes are perfect for sharing, making for a flavourful date night or group meal.
One of the best Mexican taco restaurants in Glasgow city centre has got to be Mezcal, situated on Hope Street inside a former insurance brokers. This lively venue is an eatery by day, hosting late-night DJ sets on weekends.
They've got a huge variety of tacos to choose from here, with fillings ranging from pulled beef to king prawns or spinach. What's more, you can order any item off their lunch menu for just £9.50 on weekdays, which includes a soft drink.
For some of the best tacos in Glasgow city centre, head to Topolabamba on St Vincent Street. These guys are known for serving some seriously flavourful small plates, as well as for their margaritas, tequila and Mexican beer.
Tuck into a range of soft corn tortilla tacos, with three in a portion for as little as £6.60. Fillings include black beans and tofu, mushroom and butternut squash or asada steak, and you can finish up with chilli chocolate ice cream.
Bringing a Cuban twist to tacos, Revolucion De Cuba is providing sumptuous small plates and a buzzing atmosphere in its Renfield Street venue. Expect live music in the evenings and chilled cocktails by day, with a mouthwatering menu available at all times.
Their tacos come in the form of sharing platters, including six soft tortillas for just £17.50. Choose between barbecue pork, slow-cooked pulled beef, ginger beer chicken and garlic mushrooms, served with jerk gravy or pineapple salsa.
Located just off of Argyle Street, Rafa's is an intimate nine-seater spot that serves some of the quirkiest tacos around. They're inspired by Arizona's spin on Mexican cuisine, with fillings ranging from confit pork to deep-fried tofu in seaweed or juicy steak.
You can bring your own drinks along here as well, so you can pick the perfect drink to accompany your meal.
