{"id":97182347,"date":"2016-10-12T15:57:51","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T15:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97182347"},"modified":"2017-10-03T21:49:09","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T21:49:09","slug":"how-to-live-every-day-like-its-national-taco-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/how-to-live-every-day-like-its-national-taco-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Live Every Day Like It&#8217;s National Taco Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It only comes around once a year but here, we don&#8217;t believe that tacos should be enjoyed on just <em>one<\/em> day. We strive to live every day like it&#8217;s National Taco Day. So have a look at the best tacos across America and try not to drool.<\/p>\n<h2>Big Star<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cTacos, whiskey and honky tonk\u201d are the keys to success at this popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-chicago-chi-illinois?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago<\/a> nightspot in the hip haven of Wicker Park. Not a whiskey lover? There\u2019s plenty of beer and tequila too. As for the tacos, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bigstarchicago.com\/#about\">Big Star<\/a> leans more Tex than Mex. The Taco al pastor (marinated spit roasted pork shoulder, grilled pineapple, grilled onion, and cilantro) comes highly recommended.<\/p>\n<h2>Bull Taco<\/h2>\n<p>Arguing with a foodie friend about whether the tacos are better in LA or San Diego? Meet in the middle at <a href=\"https:\/\/bulltaco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bull Taco<\/a> located in two locations Encinitas, CA and Cardiff, CA. This taqueria features a unique and broad menu. Yummy offerings here include the Surf and Turf Taco (shrimp, carne asada, onion and cilantro mix, cabbage, and chipotle sriracha sour cream); the Don Wayne Burrito (canne asada, eggs, cheddar cheese, onion and cilantro mix, bacon, chorizo, guacamole, tater tots, and chipotle sriracha sour cream); and the Thai Chicken Taco (chicken, queso fresco, onion and cilantro mix, and sweet chili).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/8b67NqockC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by bulltaco (@bulltaco)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-10-05T00:45:03+00:00\">Oct 4, 2015 at 5:45pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Coyote Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-santa-fe-saf-new-mexico?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Fe<\/a>\u2019s fabulous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coyotecafe.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coyote Caf\u00e9<\/a> is perhaps better known for its haute cuisine and elegant dining room but Chef Rodriguez\u2019s tacos in the restaurant\u2019s canteen are worthy of the same accolades. Two favorites from the menu are the vegetarian (sauteed vegetables, mozzarella, pumpkin seed pesto) and the Steak Tampiquena (skirt steak, cilantro rice, borracho beans, sweet onion, tomato and serrano sautee, and salsa de nopales).<\/p>\n<h2>Guisados<\/h2>\n<p>Homestyle braises on handmade tortillas served with a side of rice and beans are the draw at this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guisados.co\/\">legendary Los Angeles eatery<\/a>. Locations are across LA but the \u201cOG\u201d is in Boyle Heights. Best thing on the menu? Everything!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.3333333333% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BLJcZrtBOcK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Guisados (@guisados)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-10-04T16:22:55+00:00\">Oct 4, 2016 at 9:22am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Kogi Taqueria<\/h2>\n<p>Nothing screams \u201cLA\u201d like Korean style tacos from Roy Choi\u2019s famed food truck and brick-and-mortar <a href=\"http:\/\/kogibbq.com\/taqueria\/\">taqueria<\/a>. Kogi\u2019s fusion of fiery foods revolutionized street food, refreshed the world\u2019s view on how and why to eat in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-los-angeles-lax-california?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Angeles<\/a>, and launched a thousand food trucks inspired by the delicious doings. Go for the short rib tacos or the kimchi quesadilla.<\/p>\n<h2>Leo\u2019s Tacos Truck<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leostacostruck.com\/\">Leo\u2019s<\/a> five food trucks parked across LA offer some of the best value for flavor in the city. If you judge a taqueria by how it does its <em>al pastor<\/em> you might come to the conclusion that Leo\u2019s tacos are the best in the land \u2013 and you wouldn\u2019t be alone if you did.<\/p>\n<h2>Mariscos Jalisco<\/h2>\n<p>Another contender for the title of Los Angeles food truck king is Mariscos Jalisco. This Boyle Heights institution is ideal for late night bites, affordable feasting, and awesome tacos. Must eat? The tacos dorado de camaron! Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mariscosjalisco\">@mariscosjalisco<\/a> Twitter feed for updates on where and when to try their tacos.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Happy <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NationalTacoDay?src=hash\">#NationalTacoDay<\/a> !!! Enjoy this picture of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/shrimptacos?src=hash\">#shrimptacos<\/a>! &#x1f60a;&#x1f60a;&#x1f32e; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lknHWqDt3W\">pic.twitter.com\/lknHWqDt3W<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mariscos Jalisco (@MariscosJalisco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MariscosJalisco\/status\/783381733466972160\">October 4, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Nick\u2019s Crispy Tacos<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nickscrispytacos.com\/info\/\">Nick\u2019s<\/a> shares its digs with Rouge Nightclub, making it one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-san-francisco-sfo-california?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Francisco\u2019s<\/a> sauciest venues whether you\u2019re there to devour some tacos or do your thing on the dance floor. There\u2019s a great range of tacos sold at reasonable prices. Whatever you order you can\u2019t go wrong, especially if you request your tacos to be served \u201cNick\u2019s way\u201d (made crispy with jack cheese and guacamole).<\/p>\n<h2>Oscar\u2019s Mexican Seafood<\/h2>\n<p>A sure bet for San Diego staple, fish tacos, is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oscarsmexicanseafood.com\/\">Oscar\u2019s Mexican Seafood<\/a>. There are four locations throughout<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-san-diego-san-california?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> San Diego<\/a> of this laidback taqueria. The battered fish or shrimp taco served with cabbage, onion, tomato, and cilantro is ace, filling and affordable for any budget. But the menu features an excellent array of seafood tacos and dishes. Keep Oscar\u2019s mid-afternoon happy hour in mind for even cheaper prices.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5125125125% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BHnJnxphxJg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Oscars Mexican Seafood (@oscarsmex)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-07-08T19:10:28+00:00\">Jul 8, 2016 at 12:10pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Ricky\u2019s Fish Tacos<\/h2>\n<p>The Ensenada style fish and shrimp tacos from this friendly Hollywood food truck are to die for. Admire the variety of sauces and creams and other condiments when you go. Follow Ricky\u2019s on Twitter at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RickysFishTacos\">@RickysFishTacos<\/a> for location and schedule.<\/p>\n<h2>Tacodeli<\/h2>\n<p>Folks in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-austin-aus-texas?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Austin<\/a> love tacos, and many of them will tell you the best in town are at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tacodeli.com\/\">Tacodeli<\/a>. There are a few Tacodeli restaurants in town (with one in Dallas too) and more than 30 local coffee shops and grocery shores that are Tacodeli vendors. It\u2019s hard to beat a Tacodeli breakfast taco for a quick and inexpensive start to your day \u2013 and a true taste of Austin lifestyle.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 48.4259259259% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BLOjloCj2AV\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Tacodeli (@tacodeli)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-10-06T16:01:55+00:00\">Oct 6, 2016 at 9:01am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Los Tacos No. 1<\/h2>\n<p>A simple, authentic and scrumptious mix of tacos, quesadillas, and aguas frescas makes this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lostacos1.com\/\">Chelsea Market mainstay<\/a> the number one go-to taco stand in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-new-york-city-nyc-new-york?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York<\/a>. Inspired by the taquerias of Tijuana, the vibe, flavours, and even the prices take customers far from Manhattan for south of the border tastes to savor.<\/p>\n<h2>La Taqueria<\/h2>\n<p>The Mission District of\u00a0San Francisco\u00a0is\u00a0perhaps best known to epicureans for its burritos. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.taqueriasanfrancisco.com\/\">La Taqueria\u2019s<\/a> burritos certainly rank among the city\u2019s most beloved. But, as the name implies, the tacos here are equally scarf-able. Choose a regular or \u201csuper\u201d serving of basics such as shrimp, fish, carne asada, chicken, al pastor, chorizo, and carnitas or be more adventurous with tacos along the lines of lengua (beef tongue), sesos (beef brains), or tripitas (tripe).<\/p>\n<h2>White Duck Taco Shop<\/h2>\n<p>Asheville, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-north-carolina-nc?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Carolina\u2019<\/a>s quirky <a href=\"http:\/\/whiteducktacoshop.com\/locations-hours\/\">White Duck Taco Shop<\/a> will have you quacking for more. The tacos here are tasty and inventive \u2013 and made with ethically sourced ingredients. The menu includes crispy chicken BLT, lump crab, duck with mole, Thai peanut chicken, and Korean Beef Bulgogi. There are two White Ducks in Asheville and one in Charleston as well.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BHfghUZhl62\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by White Duck Columbia (@whiteduckcola)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-07-05T19:56:38+00:00\">Jul 5, 2016 at 12:56pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Clearly, we couldn\u2019t hit every taco stand and Mexican restaurant in America. Give a shout out for your favorite tacos in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[widget id=&#8221;text-25&#8243; container_id=&#8221;ttdWidget&#8221; container_class=&#8221;grayTheme&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It only comes around once a year but here, we don&#8217;t believe that tacos should be enjoyed on just one day. We strive to live every day like it&#8217;s National Taco Day. So have a look at the best tacos across America and try not to drool. 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