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Best of the Bay 2026 Nominations

Best of the Bay 2026: Vote Taco Bus for 7 Titles

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

Vote Taco Bus in TAMPA Magazine's 2026 Best of the City — Best Caterer, Best Late Night Eats, and Uniquely Tampa Bay. Vote once per day June 18 through July 5.

Taco Bus Is Nominated in TAMPA Magazine’s 2026 Best of the City — Here’s How to Vote

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

Taco Bus App

The Taco Bus App is Here: Order Ahead, Earn Rewards, Skip the Line

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

Dad Eats Free at Taco Bus This Father’s Day in Tampa Bay

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

Pina Colada Shrimp Tacos

Our Award-Winning Pina Colada Coconut Shrimp Tacos Are Here — But Only for a Limited Time

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

Mom eats free

Mom Eats Free at Taco Bus This Mother’s Day in Tampa Bay

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 – Taco Bus Chido Trio with chips, queso, and guacamole

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Taco Bus: Tacos, Margaritas & the Chido Trio

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

Best of the Best Tampa Bay TACO BUS 2026

Taco Bus Is Up for 9 Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best Awards — and Your Vote Makes It Happen

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

Nominate Taco Bus for Best of Central Florida 2026

Best Mexican Food in Central Florida? Nominate Taco Bus for the Community Choice Awards

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

Taco Tax Returns

Turn Your Tax Return Into Tacos

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 - BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Help Taco Bus Win Best Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland

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

St Pete Life Magazine Best Tacos Best Mexican

Help Taco Bus Win Best Tacos and Best Mexican Restaurant | St. Pete Life Best of 2026 Reader’s Choice

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

Birria Tacos and Quesadillas

Birria Tacos & Quesadillas Have Arrived at Taco Bus: Our New Limited Time Offer You Just Can’t Miss

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

Celebrate National Margarita Day & National Tortilla Day at Taco Bus

Two Days, Two Deals: Celebrate National Margarita Day & National Tortilla Day at Taco Bus

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

Best Seafood Taco at Pinellas Taco Fest

Taco Bus Wins Best Seafood Taco at 5th Annual Pinellas Taco Fest!

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

Kids Eat Free Monday

Kids Eat Free Mondays at Taco Bus: Making Family Night Deliciously Easy

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

Taco Tuesday

$5 Taco Tuesday at Taco Bus Will Bring You Back Again and Again

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

Taco Bus Empanada Thursday

Empanada Thursdays at Taco Bus are Your New Weekly Tradition

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

Florida's Best Fish Tacos - Sunshine State Tourism

Taco Bus Tampa Wins Third Place for Florida’s Best Fish Tacos

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

Taco Bus express

Taco Bus Express vs. Dine In – Which One Fits Your Day?

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

Best Late Night Tacos

Tampa Bay’s Best Late Night Tacos: Where to Eat After Hours

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

order taco bus online

Skip the Line: How to Order Taco Bus Online

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

Lunch

Your Lunch Break Just Got a Whole Lot Better

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

Taco Bus SNAP Kids Eat Free Promo

Taco Bus Steps Up: Kids Eat Free During SNAP Suspension

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.

The Original Taco Bus

From a Single Bus to a Florida Icon: The Taco Bus Story

Every great story has a beginning. The Taco Bus story starts in 1995 on Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, long before food trucks were a national trend.
Taco Bus Commitment

Our Commitment to the Tampa Bay Community

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

Joel Hansen eating a giant burrito at Taco Bus

An Epic Appetite Meets a Bus Sized Burrito

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

Taco Bus fan favorites

7 Flavors That Became Taco Bus Fan Favorites

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.

Mexican Street Corn Steak Tacos at Taco Bus

Flavors to Crave: Mexican Street Corn Steak Tacos

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

Gluten Free Eating at Taco Bus

Your Guide to Gluten Free Eating at Taco Bus

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

El Jeffe Burrito Eating Challenge at Taco Bus

Throwback to 2017: When Tampa Took on the El Jefe Burrito Challenge

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

Vegan Options at Taco Bus

Your Ultimate Guide to Vegan Mexican Street Food

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

Vegetarian Guide to ordering at Taco Bus

More Than Just Beans: A Vegetarian’s Guide to Taco Bus

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