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Tampa Bay's Original Street Tacos
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Taco Bus tacos are hand-made Mexican street tacos on your choice of crunchy corn, soft corn, or flour tortillas, loaded with your pick of protein, cabbage, cheese, and fresh pico de gallo.

Order them two or three at a time — or go big with the Twiin Grande. We've been making them across Tampa Bay since 1995, and Creative Loafing readers have voted them Best Tacos in the Bay again and again over the years — one bite tells you why.

How to Order

Pick Your Format, Then Build It Your Way

1 Taco

Just one? Grab a single on the side.

2 Tacos

Two tacos, your tortilla, your protein.

3 Tacos

The classic order — three made to order.

Twiin Grande

Two large flour tacos with Mexican rice & refried beans.

Kid Taco

A simple cheese-and-protein taco for the kids.

Corn tortillas and crunchy corn shells
Corn — soft or crunchy (gluten-free)
A couple of flour tortillas
Flour — soft and pillowy
Pick Your Protein

14 Ways to Build Your Taco

Every taco is built on your choice of tortilla — crunchy corn, soft corn, or flour — with cabbage, cheese, and fresh pico de gallo. Tap a protein below for its description, best pairings, and dietary info.
V Vegetarian VG Vegan GF Gluten-free (on corn)
Grilled ChickenGF
Pollo Asado · Marinated and flame-grilled — smoky, juicy, the everyday favorite.
Pairs with: Elote (Street Corn) and an Aqua Fresca.
Spicy ChickenGF
Grilled chicken with a real chili kick, for the heat-seekers.
Pairs with: Guacamole and an Aqua Fresca.
Shredded ChickenGF
Pollo Verde · Slow-cooked and pull-apart, simmered in green salsa.
Pairs with: Mexican Rice and Refried Beans.
Chipotle Chicken
Chicken in a smoky, slightly sweet chipotle adobo.
Pairs with: Elote (Street Corn) and a Jarritos.
Shredded PorkGF
Carnitas · Braised until tender, then crisped at the edges.
Pairs with: Refried Beans and Chips & Salsa.
Marinated Shredded PorkGF
Cochinita Pibil · Yucatán-style — achiote-and-citrus marinated, slow-roasted till it falls apart.
Pairs with: Mexican Rice and a Jarritos.
Ground BeefGF
Seasoned ground beef — the comfort-food classic.
Pairs with: Queso and Chips & Salsa.
SteakGF
Carne Asada · Grilled and chopped, char-kissed and savory.
Pairs with: Guacamole and Mexican Rice.
Fish
Fresh, flaky white fish, lightly seasoned.
Pairs with: Elote (Street Corn) and an Aqua Fresca.
ShrimpGF
Camarón · Plump, seasoned, with a little sear.
Pairs with: Guacamole and Chips & Salsa.
Portobello RancheroVVGGF
Meaty roasted portobello in ranchero sauce — the vegan go-to.
Pairs with: Black Beans and Mexican Rice.
Butternut SquashVVGGF
Roasted butternut — sweet, hearty, satisfying.
Pairs with: Refried Beans and Elote (Street Corn).
Plant FareVVGGF
Plant-based protein, seasoned street-style.
Pairs with: Guacamole and Chips & Salsa.
Vegan SteakVVG
Plant-based "steak" with carne-asada flavor. Made with wheat — not gluten-free.
Pairs with: Mexican Rice and Black Beans.

Gluten-Free, Vegetarian & Vegan

However you eat, there’s a Taco Bus order for you.

Read our guides: Gluten-Free · Vegetarian · Vegan

Voted Best Tacos

Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay readers have named Taco Bus the Best Tacos in Tampa Bay — again and again over the years.

★ Best Tacos — 2014, 2015, 2021 & 2025

Breakfast Tacos

Tacos come early at our Adamo, MLK, Plant City, and Polk City spots — chorizo & egg, ground beef & egg, and more.

Served at those four locations · MLK & Plant City open 24 hours
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2 Tacos for $5

Taco Tuesday, Every Tuesday

The weekly anchor. Two tacos, five bucks — because tacos make Tuesdays better.

Where to Get Them

Every Taco Bus Across Tampa Bay

Eight locations — MLK & Plant City are open 24 hours, and Clearwater runs past midnight.

Clearwater Beach › Treasure Island › Land O’ Lakes / Bexley › Lutz / Wesley Chapel › Tampa — Adamo › Tampa — MLK › Plant City › Polk City ›
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Map of all Taco Bus locations across Tampa Bay
Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What proteins can I get on my tacos?

14 — chicken (grilled, spicy, shredded, chipotle), pork (shredded or marinated), ground beef, steak, fish, shrimp, plus plant-based options.

Do you have vegan or vegetarian tacos?

Yes — Portobello Ranchero, Butternut Squash, Plant Fare, and Vegan Steak, with vegan cheese available.

Are Taco Bus tacos gluten-free?

Order them on corn tortillas for a gluten-free taco.

Do you serve breakfast tacos?

Yes, at our Adamo, MLK, Plant City, and Polk City locations.

What is Taco Tuesday at Taco Bus?

Two tacos for $5, every Tuesday.

Eight locations across Tampa Bay

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Including the late-night and 24-hour spots. Pick a location to start your order.

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