Where are the best tacos in the Triangle? Tell us your favorite spot

April 10 update: Go HERE to see all the nominees for the best tacos in the Triangle and vote for your favorite!

From food trucks and food halls to fast-casual eateries and chef-driven concepts, the Triangle is home to a long list of delicious taco spots — but which has the best of the best?

The News & Observer is searching for the best tacos in the Triangle (including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill and surrounding towns) based on your recommendations.

Fill out the nomination form below with your top pick. If you have more than one favorite taqueria, you can refresh the page and nominate another.

Next week, we’ll compile your recommendations and put them to a vote.

Editor’s notes:

• We are looking for local recommendations, so chain restaurants that have more than 25 locations will be excluded.
• If you’ve reached your free article limit from The News & Observer, you will have to subscribe to nominate a restaurant (and later, cast a vote).
• Questions? Email us at ask@newsobserver.com.

This story was originally published April 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM.

Chyna Blackmon

The Charlotte Observer

Chyna Blackmon was a service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte. She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA. Support my work with a digital subscription