Tu Taco
Tu Taco is a renowned Mexican restaurant chain that specializes in authentic and flavorful tacos made from fresh ingredients. Founded in 2010 by passionate culinary enthusiasts, the company has grown from a small local eatery to a popular regional chain with multiple locations. The founders aimed to bring traditional Mexican street food to a broader audience, emphasizing quality, affordability, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Over the years, Tu Taco has expanded its menu to include various traditional dishes and innovative fusion options while maintaining its commitment to authenticity. Today, Tu Taco continues to serve customers who seek genuine Mexican flavors in a friendly environment, fostering a sense of community and culinary tradition.
News Summary
The Myrtle Beach area boasts a variety of eateries offering authentic Mexican street tacos, each priced around $3. Restaurants like Tu Taco, Taqueria Guandajato, and Bad Birria provide diverse selections of meats and toppings. Diners can enjoy taco combinations, burritos, and specialty items like birria ramen, all reflecting the vibrant Mexican culinary scene. With affordable options and delicious flavors, local and visiting taco enthusiasts can experience true Mexican cuisine without overspending.
Myrtle Beach – The Myrtle Beach area is rich with options for those craving authentic Mexican street tacos, typically priced at around $3 each. Catering to a variety of taste preferences, the local restaurants offer a diverse selection of proteins with classic toppings such as onion, cilantro, and lime, veering away from the standard ground beef and hard shell taco options commonly found in many fast-food establishments.
One standout eatery is Tu Taco, known for its vibrant locations in Myrtle Beach at 1343 N Kings Highway, Garden City at 2520 Highway 17 Business, and Conway at 201 Graduate Road. The menu is not limited to just tacos; it also includes burritos and tortas, accompanied by both green and red salsa options. Popular choices among diners include steak and fish tacos, each costing approximately $3. For those looking to indulge, birria tacos can be purchased for about $11 for three, while quesabirria tacos come with cheese for around $13. Tu Taco also offers a combo deal that includes three tacos of your choice, chips, and a fountain drink for about $12. Happy hour enthusiasts can enjoy a draft beer special from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Murrells Inlet location, available Tuesday through Saturday.
Another prominent destination for taco lovers is Taqueria Guandajato, conveniently located at 3901 Dick Pond Road. This restaurant specializes in classic street tacos, featuring a variety of meats like steak, beef tongue, tripe, and lamb, each priced at $3, with a 25-cent upcharge for certain meats. In addition to tacos, Taqueria Guandajato presents robust dinner options such as carne asada plates and fajitas. One of its unique offerings includes a smoking molcajete and a distinctive Mexican shrimp cocktail, which is served in a way that deviates from typical expectations.
Burgers may dominate some menus, but Taqueria Las Comadres presents its tasty alternatives through food truck locations at 6409 Dick Pond Road in Myrtle Beach and 1101 Church St. in Conway. The food trucks offer a selection of taco combinations that are hard to resist, charging $15 for four tacos or $14 for a burrito. Their Taco Tuesday special also features an appealing deal of four tacos for just $12.
In North Myrtle Beach, Bad Birria presents a fast-casual taco spot located at 3914 Highway 17 South. Here, tacos are slightly more expensive, costing about $10 for three, with choices including steak, chicken, chorizo, and shrimp. Also featured are innovative dishes such as birria ramen and birria pizza, available for around $11 to $15, along with al pastor tacos priced at approximately $10.
Not to be left out, La Poblanita offers delicious tacos priced at $3.15 each at its location on 311 Highway 15 in Myrtle Beach. The restaurant is particularly known for its gorditas, priced about $4, which are filled with a variety of meats and cheeses. Additionally, La Poblanita has weekend specials offering seafood, beef, and tripe soups at around $15.
The Myrtle Beach area showcases a vibrant community of Mexican restaurants that focus on authenticity and a casual dining experience. Diners can choose from an array of venues, ranging from food trucks to sit-down eateries, all dedicated to delivering genuine flavors that resonate with local and visiting taco enthusiasts alike. With the affordability of offerings and a wide selection of options, residents and tourists can enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine without breaking the bank.
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Additional Resources
- Myrtle Beach Online: Mexican Restaurants
- Wikipedia: Taco
- Retail Wire: Del Taco in South Carolina
- Google Search: Myrtle Beach restaurants
- WBTW: Beach Bites – Tu Taco
- Google Scholar: Myrtle Beach Mexican restaurants
- Stacker: Highest Rated Mexican Restaurants
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mexican cuisine
- AOL: Del Taco Opening in South Carolina
- Google News: Myrtle Beach food
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