Incredible, but it will amaze you to learn that the best tacos are not in Tijuana, Baja California. In fact, the best tacos in the world, according to TasteAtlas are not even in Mexico, but someplace in the United States: Texas, specifically the cities of Austin and San Antonio.

That’s right, according to TasteAtlas, a traditional gastronomic encyclopedia that collects authentic recipes, gastronomic critical reviews, and research articles about ingredients and popular dishes, there are two establishments in Texas that rank 1st and 2nd place.

In addition, Tijuana is ranked 3rd place, which will surely make you ask, which are the taquerias in the first few places? In 1st place there is Valentina´s Tex Mex BBQ located in Austin, Texas.

In second place, there is Rays Drive Inn in San Antonio. This establishment is famous due to their stewed meat and their crunchy and thick tortilla. It should be noted that the 4th place is also taken by Texas, while the 5th place belongs to Tijuana.

But since we are talking about Tijuana, let’s talk about the 3rd place which is Mariscos El Mazateño. If you live in this border city you have already tried some of their delicious tacos, especially their most famous one which is a spicy shrimp taco.

But this is not the only establishment that stands out, there is also Taquería Franc which was ranked #5. It seems that, for TasteAtlas, the best tacos in the world can be found in two places in the world: Texas and Tijuana.

Here’s their complete Top 10 Ranking:
1. Valentina´s Tex Mex BBQ located in Austin, Texas
2. Rays Drive Inn in San Antonio, Texas
3. Mariscos el Mazateño in Tijuana
4. Henry´s Puffy Tacos in San Antonio, Texas
5. Táquela Franc in Tijuana
6. Tacos de Canasta Los Especiales in Mexico City
7. El Huequito in Mexico City
8. Taco Deli in Austin, Texas
9. Veracruz All Natural in Round Rock
10. Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio, Texas

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