Best Tacos Restaurants in University Village
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill
High-volume, late-night counter spot known for fire-grilled tacos at budget prices.
Notable Picks
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Carbon runs a late-hours counter-service taqueria where steak, barbacoa, and veggie tacos come off the grill fast for dine-in or takeout. Locals lean on it after games or late shifts for affordable plates, salsas with some heat, and reliable hours that stretch to 11 p.m. most nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Barbacoa Taco, Veggie Taco
What makes it special: High-volume, late-night counter spot known for fire-grilled tacos at budget prices.
Worthy Picks
#2
La Pasadita
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
La Pasadita is a long-running Ashland Avenue taqueria that has served late-night tacos and burritos to generations of West Town diners, often into the early morning hours. High review volume across platforms confirms its role as a go-to stop when bar nights end and taco cravings hit.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Burrito, Soft Steak Tacos, Chorizo Tacos
What makes it special: Decades of late-night taco service make it a classic Ashland stop.