The Coastal Bend’s taco truck and stand scene is packed with flavor and authenticity. These local spots serve everything from birria and asada to tripas and pastor, each with various takes on the classic street taco. Whether you’re hunting for a late-night bite or need a new go-to order, this list is a good place to start.
Tacos El Tri
Must-order: Birria Tacos
Tacos El Tri, a favorite around the Southside, has been serving no-frills, straight-up delicious street tacos for over a decade, slinging plates that could hold their own on any late-night corner in Mexico City. Try the birria, asada or pastor tacos with a side of beans; pair them with a Jarritos and life is good. 5417 S. Staples St.
Wicho’s Tacos
Must Order: Asada Tacos, Wicho’s Burrito or Tripas Tacos
Wicho’s Tacos, right off the highway in Robstown, is where culinary escapades meet homestyle cooking. This is the kind of roadside spot that reminds you why taco trucks exist: to serve hot, fresh, no-nonsense food to anyone smart enough to pull over. The asada tacos are classic, the Wicho’s burrito is a beast and if you’ve got the stomach for it, the tripas taco is a crispy, golden revelation. 105 US-77, Robstown
Birrieria y Mariscos El Presidente
Must Order: Birria, Asada or Pastor Tacos
“Best birria in town” is a compliment worth being proud of. With made-to-order tacos and a variety of salsas—if you can handle a little heat, douse them in that liquid gold and let the flavors wreck you (in the best way). 5440 Kostoryz Road
Jesse & Susy’s Place
Must Order: Bistek Tacos
A gem in Robstown, Jesse & Susy’s Place offers a menu with no misses. The kind of place where the tortillas are soft, the meat is seared to perfection and the flavors do all the talking. For those in the area or in Northwest Corpus Christi, this food truck is a spot worth visiting. 150 W. Ave. A, Robstown
TacoBar Street
Must Order: Street Tacos Plate
If you believe in unapologetic food overflowing with flavor, visit TacoBar Street. Serving up rice and beans comparable to your grandmother’s and a variety of offerings from chicken tacos to flautas and nachos, this food truck covers all the bases. Meadowbrook Plaza, 4711 S. Alameda St.
Taquitos El Guero
Must Order: Asada Tacos
Out of Rockport comes a delicious discovery: Located next to the Bay Area Brewing Company, Taquitos El Guero will provide an excellent experience. The quesadilla plate and asada tacos are worth venturing out to the coastal town all by themselves. 527 W. Market St., Rockport
Tacos Guzman
Must Order: Famous Guzman Plate
Tacos Guzman is worth any aficionado’s pilgrimage. With entrees like its Famous Guzman Plate and delicious street tacos, Tacos Guzman is serving up outstanding grub from evening ’til the bars close.Perfect for a nightcap or a slightly regrettable (but worth it) food coma. 3301 S. Port Ave.
