El Paso is absolutely packed with taco options, but Taconeta is the place locals whisper about when they want to impress out-of-town friends with something seriously next level. 🌮
This modern taqueria works like a love letter to Mexican street food: heirloom corn tortillas, inventive fillings, and bright flavors that make every taco feel like its own little story. Add in craft margaritas, aguas frescas, and a breezy patio, and you’ve got a spot that turns a casual taco run into a full-on hangout. 🍹✨
How Taconeta won El Paso’s hearts
Taconeta grabbed El Paso’s attention by obsessing over the basics done right.
Instead of buying tortillas, they use heirloom Mexican corn, put it through a traditional nixtamalization process, and grind it on a volcanic stone mill, then press each tortilla fresh so every bite has that deep, toasty corn flavor. 🌽…