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Voting is officially open in Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay 2026 — and Taco Bus is in the running for seven titles in Tampa Bay’s biggest reader-voted awards. From Best Tacos to Best Late-Night
Tampa Bay, we’ve got big news and we need your help. Taco Bus has been nominated in TAMPA Magazine’s 2026 Best of the City — the annual readers’ contest that celebrates the people, places, and
The brand-new Taco Bus app is officially here, and it’s about to make your taco runs faster, easier, and a whole lot more rewarding. Order ahead from any of our 8 Tampa Bay locations, browse
Dad eats free in Tampa Bay this Father’s Day — and all it takes is showing up. On Sunday, June 21st, bring Dad to any Taco Bus and he gets a complimentary entrée up to
Update: The Piña Colada Shrimp Tacos were a limited-time summer special and are no longer on the menu. Craving tacos? Explore our award-winning taco menu for what’s on now. Tampa Bay already voted — and
If you’re searching for the best Mother’s Day restaurants in Tampa Bay, we’ll save you the scroll — bring Mom to Taco Bus on May 11th and she eats free. No reservation required. No dress
Cinco de Mayo tacos in Tampa don’t get more chido than this. On May 5th, Taco Bus is rolling out a full lineup of Cinco de Mayo specials! Dine in or order online and come
Tampa Bay, voting is officially open. And Taco Bus isn’t just in the running — we’re in the running for nine categories in the Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best 2026. Nine. We told
The best Mexican food in Central Florida doesn’t come from a chain. It comes from a bus. Nominations are open right now for the Best of Central Florida Community’s Choice Awards — and we need
April 15th feels different depending on which side of the refund you’re on. If your tax return came through already — congrats! If you just wrote a check to the IRS — condolences. Either way
Community Votes Lakeland 2026 is underway, and Taco Bus is in the running for Best Mexican Restaurant — but we need your nominations to make it into the competition. Nominations are open now through July
The nominations worked. Tampa Bay showed up — and Taco Bus officially made the ballot for the St. Pete Life Magazine 2026 Best Of Reader’s Choice Poll. Not in one category. Two. Taco Bus is
Get ready, Tampa Bay — the birria you’ve been craving is finally here. For a limited time, Taco Bus is serving up two mouthwatering birria options that are already turning heads (and emptying plates) across
February is serving up some seriously chido reasons to visit Taco Bus. We’re rolling out back-to-back deals for two of our favorite food holidays—National Margarita Day and National Tortilla Day—and trust us, you don’t want
We’re bringing home the trophy, and we couldn’t be more proud! This past weekend, January 24-25, Taco Bus joined over 20 local chefs at England Brothers Park in Pinellas Park for the 5th Annual Pinellas
Mondays just got a whole lot better for Tampa Bay families. Let’s be honest: Mondays are rough. You’re back to the grind, the kids are adjusting to the school week, and the last thing you
Two tacos for $5. Every Tuesday. No excuses needed. Let’s be real: Taco Tuesday isn’t just a day of the week at Taco Bus—it’s a lifestyle. Since 1995, we’ve been serving up authentic Mexican tacos
Golden on the outside, loaded on the inside, and ready to make your Thursdays unforgettable. If you haven’t experienced Empanada Thursday at Taco Bus yet, you’re missing out on one of Tampa Bay’s best weekly
The results are in and Taco Bus has secured third place in the 2025 Florida’s Best Fish Tacos category from Sunshine State Tourism—and it’s all thanks to the incredible Tampa Bay community. A Statewide Competition
Not all Taco Bus locations are built the same—and that’s by design. Whether you’re a local grabbing a quick bite between errands, a tourist exploring Tampa Bay, or a road warrior passing through on the
It’s midnight. Maybe later. The night’s winding down, but your stomach is just getting started. You need real food—not gas station rollers, not drive-thru regret, not whatever’s been sitting under a heat lamp since 6
You’re hungry, you know exactly what you want, and you don’t feel like waiting behind someone who’s still deciding between carnitas and chicken. Good news—you don’t have to wait. You don’t even have to show
Your lunch hour is sacred. It’s that midday moment where you get to step away, refuel, and maybe—just maybe—actually enjoy something delicious before diving back into the grind. So why waste it on another forgettable
When times get tough, the community steps up — and Taco Bus is doing just that. With Florida’s SNAP benefits temporarily suspended due to the government shutdown, many families are struggling to make ends meet.
Since our first bus rolled onto the streets of Tampa in 1995, our mission has been simple: to serve authentic, fresh, and delicious Mexican food to the community. But over the decades, we’ve learned that
At Taco Bus, we’re passionate about authentic Mexican food. We pour our hearts into crafting the perfect tacos, quesadillas, and, of course, burritos. But every once in a while, a customer comes along whose passion
Everyone has their go-to Taco Bus order. We know there’s lots of fan favorites out there. It’s the one you crave late at night, the one you can order without even looking at the menu.
When we first introduced Mexican Street Corn Steak Tacos, we thought it might just be a short-term special. But after hearing from guests across Tampa Bay — and seeing plates come back clean — we
Finding delicious, authentic Mexican food that fits a gluten free lifestyle can be a challenge, but at Taco Bus, we believe everyone deserves to enjoy fresh flavors without compromise. We’re proud to offer a huge
Some people train for marathons. Others take on something even tougher — a Taco Bus burrito the size of a small child. Back in 2017, Taco Bus hosted the El Jefe Burrito Eating Championship at
At Taco Bus, our motto is #KeepItChido, and that means creating a welcoming place where everyone can enjoy authentic Mexican street food. We’re not just vegan-friendly—we’re vegan-enthusiastic! With dedicated vegan proteins and vegan cheese available
At Taco Bus, we believe authentic Mexican street food should be for everyone. That’s why our menu is packed with fresh, flavorful, and satisfying options for our vegetarian friends. Forget bland and boring—we’re serving up