The 14 Best Taco Spots in America

And we dare you to tell us otherwise.

There is no hard rule when it comes to tacos, at least not here in the United States. There are authentic tacos , a Mexican street food, small and soft with a simple meat filling and garnished with onions, cilantro, and lime; and then there are fusion tacos, a spin on tradition by way of culture clash and alternative cooking techniques or ingredients. As long as there are fillings in a tortilla, it’s a taco. Let’s not argue with science.

Tacos first appeared in America in the 1900s, thanks to migrants moving from Mexico to L.A . Naturally, everyone fell in love, and they exploded in popularity. Whether you like tacos the way they were introduced, lathered in sauce Tex-Mex style, or something a little out there (like the corn ice cream taco),