Best Cheap Eats Tacos Restaurants in Avondale
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Taqueria Mazamitla
High-volume neighborhood taqueria with especially strong al pastor and steak.
Notable Picks
8.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Taqueria Mazamitla in Avondale is a family-run spot known for extra-crispy al pastor, well-charred steak, and a long menu of classic Mexican plates. The room is casual and often buzzing, with complimentary chips and salsa and daily specials that keep regulars coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Steak tacos, Tripas tacos
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood taqueria with especially strong al pastor and steak.
#2
Spicy Taco
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Spicy Taco is a compact counter-service shop on Milwaukee where cochinita pibil, al pastor, and other fillings are handled with more care than the unassuming storefront suggests. It’s geared toward quick meals but still delivers layered flavors and thoughtful salsas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cochinita pibil tacos, Carne asada tacos, Veggie tacos
What Makes it Special: Tiny taco shop turning out cochinita pibil and other fillings with surprising depth.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family Friendly Favorites
Tacos Morelos sits at Addison and Kimball, focusing on straightforward street-style tacos served out of a modest space attached to a larger retail complex. Regulars come for cabeza, al pastor, and other classic fillings that skew more traditional than dressed-up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cabeza tacos, Al pastor tacos, Barbacoa tacos
What Makes it Special: Low-frills counter spot leaning into classic, offal-friendly taco fillings.