(SavorNation) – Americans can find tasty tacos in nearly every nook and cranny of the country, including New Mexico, but the highest concentration of terrific taquerias is clustered in Southern California, according to a new ranking.

An analysis of Yelp’s restaurant reviews has revealed the platform’s 100 top-ranked taco joints, and almost half the entries on this year’s list can be found in California — with dozens in SoCal alone.

One such eatery — Birrieria Familia Castro in North Hollywood — sits at the top of Yelp’s 2025 ranking of the "Top 100 Taco Spots" in America. Specializing in birria tacos and handmade tortillas, patrons have described this restaurant as a “hidden gem” with “exceptional” food and service.

“If you're craving some bomb juicy birria this is the place to go!” one

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