Author: Barry Hopper

Welcome to your ultimate culinary roadmap to the vibrant taco scene in Valencia! In this comprehensive review, we’re serving up a rich, expertly curated guide to the city’s 14+4 premier taco destinations, alongside a dedicated spotlight on 2 exciting summer 2026 newcomers that are currently making waves in the local food landscape.

We excluded Taco Bell with whole respect and “french taco” (sort of kebab shawarma here) places to save your time and make you expectations more balanced.

TAQUERIA XOLO

Very Mexican stuff at University area.

Advantages: Authentic Mexican food (cochinita pibil, quesabirria), family-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, dogs allowed, free street parking.

Disadvantages: Wheelchair accessible entrance/parking/restroom/seating are all unavailable.

Interior Details: Casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy.

Infrastructure: Outdoor seating, delivery, takeout, dine-in. Gender-neutral restroom, free Wi-Fi, bar onsite. Accepts credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments.

Drinks Available: Alcohol, beer, cocktails, hard liquor, wine.

Food Menu: Tacos, nachos, quesabirria, late-night food, vegan/vegetarian options. View Menu

Working Hours: Mon-Thu 5 PM to 12 AM, Fri-Sat 1 PM to 4:30 PM & 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM, Sun Closed

Kitchen Working Hours: Not specified

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Taco A Saco

Mexican restaurant at Ayora metro.

Advantages: Great beer selection, traditional spot, impeccable and fast service, generous portions, outdoor seating available, wheelchair accessible, good for kids, affordable.

Disadvantages: Space can get very cold indoors during winter.

Interior details: Casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere. Suitable for groups and college students.

Infrastructure: Free street parking and free parking lot. Restroom and bar onsite. Wheelchair accessible entrance and seating (though parking lot is not).

Drinks available: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Hard liquor, Wine. (Highlight: Mexican brands not explicitly highlighted but great beer selection mentioned).

Food menu: Crispy beef tacos, guacamole, quesadillas, burracos, flautas. No specific menu link provided.

Working hours: Tue-Wed: 8 PM to 12 AM, Thu-Sun: 2 to 4 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM. Monday: Closed.

Kitchen working hours: Same as working hours.

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LOS CUATES | Restaurante mexicano | Auténtica comida mexicana

Big family tacos restaurant.

Advantages: Live music (mariachi), great beer and cocktail selection, wheelchair accessible, dogs allowed outside.

Disadvantages: Difficult to find parking.

Interior Details: Casual, cozy, quiet, trendy.

Infrastructure: Takeout, dine-in. Wheelchair accessible entrance/restroom/seating. Restroom. Credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments.

Drinks Available: Alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, hard liquor, wine.

Food Menu: Tacos, small plates, vegetarian options, dessert. View Menu

Working Hours: Mon Closed, Tue-Wed 1 PM to 12 AM, Thu 1-4:30 PM & 8 PM-12 AM, Fri-Sun 1 PM to 12 AM

Kitchen Working Hours: Not specified

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El Huey – Cabanyal

Mexican tacos and cocktails neat to the beach.

Advantages: Authentic flavors, great frozen margaritas, nice outdoor seating, LGBTQ+ friendly.

Disadvantages: Portions can be very small, service is frequently described as slow and occasionally rude.

Interior details: Casual, cozy, trendy. Friendly to groups and families.

Infrastructure: Outdoor seating, dine-in, takeout. Wheelchair accessible. Free parking lot/street parking.

Drinks available: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Hard liquor, Wine. (Highlight: Frozen margaritas, micheladas).

Food menu: Tacos dorados, enmoladas, carnitas, tacos al pastor, tortilla soup.

Working hours: Tue-Thu & Sun: 12 PM to 12 AM; Fri-Sat: 12 PM to 1:30 AM (Sat opens 1:30 PM); Mon: Closed.

Kitchen working hours: Same as working hours.

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Gonzalez&Co Valencia

Mexican fast food near to Mestalla.

Advantages: Abundant portions, great vegetarian/vegan options (Heura), fast delivery, friendly staff.

Disadvantages: Occasional order mix-ups (missing items on delivery), fast-food feel rather than authentic Mexican.

Interior details: Casual, cozy, quiet, trendy.

Infrastructure: Delivery, no-contact delivery, takeout, dine-in, outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi.

Drinks available: Alcohol, Beer, Wine.

Food menu: Menu. Burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, nachos.

Working hours: Sun-Thu: 11:30 AM to 11 PM; Fri-Sat: 11:30 AM to 12 AM.

Kitchen working hours: Same as working hours.

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La Tia Juana Caballeros

Bright Mexican restaurant in old town.

Advantages: Colorful and beautiful decor, friendly staff, great cocktails and courtesy shots.

Disadvantages: Tacos are very small for the price, tables are small, service can be uncoordinated.

Interior details: Colorful Mexican restaurant, casual, cozy, trendy, very visual and vibrant.

Infrastructure: Outdoor seating, dine-in, takeout, delivery. Wheelchair accessible. Paid parking lot.

Drinks available: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Wine. (Highlight: Margaritas, Tequila, Sangria).

Food menu: Menu. Tacos al pastor, nachos, burritos, queso flameado.

Working hours: Mon-Sun: 1 to 4 PM, 7 PM to 1 AM.

Kitchen working hours: Same as working hours. +34960228930

LaChingada

Mexican tacos and cocktails restaurant in Ruzafa.

Advantages: Excellent taste, generous nachos, vibrant atmosphere (mariachi bands), great cocktail selection.

Disadvantages: Sometimes slow delivery/kitchen service, tables can feel very close to each other.

Interior details: Lively corner canteen, casual, cozy, trendy, beautiful Mexican decor.

Infrastructure: Outdoor seating, dine-in, takeout, delivery. Wheelchair accessible. Paid parking lot/street parking.

Drinks available: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Hard liquor, Wine. (Highlight: Fantastic Margaritas and Micheladas).

Food menu: Menu. Cochinita, ceviche, nachos, tres leches cake, molcajete.

Working hours: Mon-Thu: 5 PM to 12:30 AM (Mon closes 12AM); Fri-Sat: 1:30 PM to 1:30 AM; Sun: 1:30 PM to 12:30 AM.

Kitchen working hours: Same as working hours.

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Margarita tacos y cebiches

Mexican tacos and cocktails in quiet alley of touristic area.

Advantages: Excellent and attentive service, great cocktails, wide variety of Mexican flavors, beautiful and cozy decor.

Disadvantages: The size of the tacos in relation to their price is a common complaint (small portions for the cost), tables for two are clustered in the middle limiting privacy.

Interior details: Cozy, casual, and trendy. Nicely decorated with a pleasant atmosphere.

Infrastructure: Outdoor seating, dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Paid street parking available (usually difficult to find space). Wheelchair accessible seating and entrance.

Drinks available: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Hard liquor, Wine. (Highlight: Margaritas and Micheladas highly praised).

Food menu: Birria tacos, cochinita pibil, crispy tacos with chorizo, sea bass ceviche, chipotle shrimp, nachos.

Working hours: Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat: 1 to 4 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM; Wed & Sun: 1 to 4 PM.

Kitchen working hours: Same as working hours.

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Restaurant Sol Azteca

Big Mexican restauran with tacos and hommade margaritas.

Advantages: Very authentic food, friendly owners/staff, reasonable prices, unpretentious setting.

Disadvantages: Occasionally slow service, parking is somewhat difficult. Interior details: Casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy. Features sombreros for a traditional vibe.

Infrastructure: Dine-in, takeout, outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, and restroom.

Drinks available: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Hard liquor, Wine. (Highlight: Great homemade Margaritas and Micheladas).

Food menu: Menu. Carnitas, mole poblano, sope, quesadillas, pulled pork.

Working hours: Tue-Wed & Fri-Sun: 1 PM to 12 AM; Thu: 1 to 4:30 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM; Mon: Closed.

Kitchen working hours: Same as working hours.

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BURRITOS – Ribera

Mexican restaurant in Old town.

Advantages: Huge variety of burritos and tacos, vegan and vegetarian options, family-friendly.

Disadvantages: Difficult to find parking.

Interior Details: Casual, cozy, quiet, trendy. Relaxed fixture with an industrial feel.

Infrastructure: Wheelchair accessible, free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, delivery, takeout, dine-in. Credit cards, NFC mobile payments.

Drinks Available: Alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, hard liquor, wine.

Food Menu: Burritos, tacos, nachos, empanadas. View Menu

Working Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30 AM to 11 PM

Kitchen Working Hours: Not specified

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La Factory | Tradición Mexicana

Mexican tacos, homemade tortillas and products shop in living area far from city center.

Advantages: Authentic Mexican products (conchas, tamales, birria, tortillas), friendly owners, LGBTQ+ friendly.

Disadvantages: Limited opening hours.

Interior Details: Quick visit setting.

Infrastructure: Wheelchair accessible entrance. In-store pickup, in-store shopping. Credit cards, NFC.

Drinks Available: Coffee of the pot.

Food Menu: Tortillas, conchas, tamales, tacos, cochinita.

Working Hours: Mon-Thu Closed, Fri 5 to 9 PM, Sat-Sun 11 AM to 3 PM

Kitchen Working Hours: Brunch Fri 5-9 PM, Sat-Sun 11 AM-3 PM

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Che Taco Comida Mexicana Valencia

Mexican tacos and cocktails in Campanar.

Advantages: Quality food, great staff treatment, authentic flavors, nice presentation.

Disadvantages: Can be quite warm indoors during summer, portions sometimes feel small for the price. Interior details: Cozy place, nice decoration, very welcoming.

Infrastructure: Dine-in, takeout, outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible entrance. Free and paid street parking available.

Drinks available: Alcohol, Beer, Hard liquor, Wine. (Highlight: Strawberry daiquiri, tamarind juice, Micheladas).

Food menu: Tacos al pastor, cochinita tacos, nachos.

Working hours: Mon: 6 to 11 PM; Tue-Wed: 12 to 4 PM, 7 to 11 PM; Thu: 12 to 4 PM, 7 PM to 12 AM; Fri-Sat: 12 to 4 PM, 6 PM to 12 AM; Sun: 1 to 6 PM.

Kitchen working hours: Same as working hours.

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El Rincón Azteca

Mexican corner with tacos and drinks in quiet living area.

Advantages: Great pintxos, friendly staff, good spot for drinks and tapas.

Disadvantages: Not entirely focused on traditional tacos (some users note missing tacos or unconventional Mexican food), service can occasionally be slow.

Interior details: Cozy bar, casual atmosphere.

Infrastructure: Dine-in, takeout. Wheelchair accessible parking lot is false. Usually difficult to find parking.

Drinks available: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Wine. (Highlight: Tinto de verano, free shots).

Food menu: Pintxos, montaditos, octopus skewer, salmon tapa, nachos.

Working hours: Tue-Sat: 1 to 5 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM; Sun: 1 to 5 PM; Mon: Closed.

Kitchen working hours: Same as working hours.

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Rey Taco

Mexican restaurant in old town with rooftop option.

Advantages: Authentic Mexican food, rooftop seating, sports on TV, dogs allowed.

Disadvantages: Difficult to find parking.

Interior Details: Colorful neon-accented space, casual, cozy, trendy.

Infrastructure: Wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral restroom, free Wi-Fi. Outdoor seating, delivery, takeout, dine-in. Credit cards, NFC.

Drinks Available: Alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, happy hour drinks, hard liquor, wine.

Food Menu: Tacos, sandwiches, vegetarian options. View Menu

Working Hours: Mon 8-11 PM, Tue-Thu 2-5 PM & 8-11 PM, Fri 2-5 PM & 7:30-11 PM, Sat 2-5:30 PM & 7:30-11 PM, Sun Closed

Kitchen Working Hours: Not specified

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La Comadre Taquería

Old town taco place.

Advantages: Authentic Mexican food, great margaritas, good for kids, wheelchair accessible entrance.

Disadvantages: Difficult to find parking, small place.

Interior Details: Casual, trendy.

Infrastructure: Delivery, takeout, dine-in, bar onsite. Accepts credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments.

Drinks Available: Alcohol, beer.

Food Menu: Tacos, burritos, vegetarian options.

Working Hours: Mon-Tue 1:30 PM to 10 PM, Wed 12 AM to 10 PM, Thu 1:30 PM to 10 PM, Fri-Sat 1:30 PM to 11 PM, Sun 1:30 PM to 10 PM

Kitchen Working Hours: Not specified

Bendita Birra

Craft beer place with Mexican tacos.

Advantages: Great beer and cocktail selection, live music, sports on TV, outdoor seating, vegan/vegetarian options.

Disadvantages: Difficult to find parking.

Interior Details: Casual, cozy, quiet, trendy.

Infrastructure: Wheelchair accessible entrance/restroom/seating. Restroom, free Wi-Fi. Delivery, takeout, dine-in. Dogs allowed. Accepts credit cards, NFC.

Drinks Available: Alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, hard liquor, wine.

Food Menu: Burgers, tacos, nachos, late-night food. View Menu

Working Hours: Mon-Thu 6 PM to 1:30 AM, Fri-Sat 6 PM to 2:30 AM, Sun 6 PM to 1:30 AM

Kitchen Working Hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 6:30 PM–12:30 AM, Fri-Sat 6:30 PM–2 AM

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TKO Tacos (Pl. del Mercat)

Sub-on for a burger place at very touristic area.

Advantages: Good music, nice decoration, affordable, vegetarian options.

Disadvantages: Occasional order mix-ups, some reviews mention unfriendliness.

Interior Details: Casual, cozy, trendy.

Infrastructure: Wheelchair accessible entrance. Outdoor seating, dine-in. Credit cards, NFC.

Drinks Available: Alcohol, quick bite options.

Food Menu: Tacos, corn tortilla.

Working Hours: Not specified

Kitchen Working Hours: Not specified

TKO Tacos (Ramon Llull)

Mexican fast food in classic diner layout.

Advantages: Very good tacos, passion fruit margarita, free parking.

Disadvantages: Occasional order mix-ups.

Interior Details: Casual, cozy, quiet, trendy.

Infrastructure: Restroom, onsite bar, wheelchair accessible entrance, dine-in, takeout. Credit cards, NFC.

Drinks Available: Alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, hard liquor, wine.

Food Menu: Tacos.

Working Hours: Not specified

Kitchen Working Hours: Not specified

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2026 Newcomers

Promising Mexican places opened recently which are still unknown but has very good first feedback.

LA MILAGROSA TAQUERIA

Homemade Mexican food in Benicalap.

Advantages: Authentic Mexican flavor, homemade tacos and stews, cooking workshops, good for kids.

Disadvantages: None specific noted.

Interior Details: Casual, cozy, trendy.

Infrastructure: Wheelchair accessible entrance. Restroom. Takeout, dine-in. Credit cards, NFC.

Drinks Available: Alcohol, beer, cocktails.

Food Menu: Tacos, stews.

Working Hours: Mon Closed, Tue-Sat 11 AM to 10 PM, Sun Closed

Kitchen Working Hours: Takeout: Tue-Sat 11 AM – 11 PM

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OLÉ Y AJÍ

Latin American food at shopping mall food court.

Advantages: Excellent service, fast attention, very clean, flavors feature a strong Latin touch (Colombian style).

Disadvantages: Not strictly traditional Mexican tacos (more of a fusion/Latin American menu).

Interior details: Cozy, casual, and quiet atmosphere. Infrastructure: Dine-in. Wheelchair accessible entrance and seating.

Drinks available: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Wine.

Food menu: Salchipapas, sausage rib, Cali-style hamburger, picada, carne mechada, wings.

Working hours: Tue-Sat: 12:30 PM to 11 PM; Sun: 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM; Mon: Closed.

Kitchen working hours: Same as working hours.

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