Best Tacos Restaurants in Fairfax
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Benito's Taco Shop
High-volume, late-night shop serving classic burritos, taquitos, and tacos.
Notable Picks
8.8
Benito’s Taco Shop is a classic Beverly Grove counter-service institution, turning out rolled tacos, burritos, and late-night combo plates to a massive, devoted following. It’s where locals go for reliably hot, comforting Mexican-American staples at almost any hour without spending much.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rolled tacos with guacamole, California burrito, Carne asada tacos
What Makes it Special: High-volume, late-night shop serving classic burritos, taquitos, and tacos.
#2
Madre
8.5
Madre West Hollywood is an Oaxacan restaurant and mezcaleria where tacos share space with moles, ceviches, and a deep agave list. It’s more of a sit-down dinner spot than a quick taqueria, but its Camaron and barbacoa tacos make it a destination for elevated, regionally focused Mexican cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Camaron shrimp taco, Barbacoa de borrego taco, Mole negro enchilada
What Makes it Special: Oaxacan-driven kitchen with serious mezcals and refined tacos.
#3
El Carmen
8.4
El Carmen is a long-running tequila and mezcal bar on 3rd Street where tacos, chips, and guacamole support a serious margarita program. Locals treat it as a lively, dimly lit hangout for shrimp tacos, al pastor, and strong drinks rather than a traditional sit-down taqueria.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp tacos, Carne asada tacos, Al pastor tacos
What Makes it Special: Tequila-focused bar with better-than-expected tacos and lively decor.
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Quick Bites Champions
The West Hollywood/Beverly Grove outpost of Benny’s serves a broad Mexican menu where tacos share space with rotisserie chicken, burritos, and breakfast plates. It’s a colorful, fast-casual spot that works for everything from quick tacos to family takeout and catered platters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Chicken taco plate, California burrito
What Makes it Special: Mixes solid tacos with popular rotisserie chicken and big portions.