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We've rounded up our favorite places to find tacos, burritos, and more every Meow Wolf.
Illustration by Chris Gipple
Listen, we’re not exactly sure when tacos became synonymous with weirdness, but we are pretty sure it’s a thing. So we thought, why not put together a list of all the taco places near Meow Wolf locations?
Whether you’re looking for fun places to eat near Meow Wolf Denver, bars near Meow Wolf Santa Fe, or just want to explore the foodie scene around Meow Wolf locations – this one’s for you. (Plus, if you’re on a budget, you’ll find cheap and delicious places to eat near Meow Wolf – no matter which location).
You might think of Santa Fe as a hub for New Mexican cuisine, but it’s so much more than that. The city’s food scene also draws on flavors from all over the state, country, and the world. You’ll see and taste the area’s famous chiles all around the city, making it a haven for spice-lovers. Here’s what’s on the Meow Wolf Santa Fe menu.
Airport Rd
From asada to barbacoa, these tacos come highly recommended. Bonus: they’re served from a tiny shack in a gravel parking lot so you know they’re good.
113 ½ East Palace Ave
“A dining institution since 1953”, you’ll find The Shed under a bright wood sign on Palace Ave. You’ll want to try the red chile enchiladas paired with a margarita - if you’re in the mood to drink.
Coyote Cafe and Rooftop Cantina
132 W Water St.
Another long-term Santa Fe eatery, Coyote Cafe has been serving patrons for over 35 years. Noted as a location for “serious foodies”, you can find an array of international flavors at this joint.
Food truck locations all around Santa Fe
Order the calabacitas tacos. Trust us.
1352 Rufina Cir.
The calabacitas (a traditional dish featuring loads of delicious veggies) can’t be missed here, either!
1314 Rufina Cir.
It’s delicious, plus it’s right next to Meow Wolf so you can’t go wrong.
Multiple locations in Santa Fe
Just down Cerrillos Rd. near Meow Wolf Santa Fe, a *bomb* chicken taco awaits you.
Honorable Mentions in Albuquerque:
The Tacobus on Central for barbacoa, cabeza and al pastor
Sanchez Taco #3 is a cash only joint with unbeatable lengua (beef tongue).
Some know it as Sin City, others know it as a city of sinfully delicious eats. Vegas is renowned for its global cuisine options, which obviously includes tacos. Here are a few of our fave places to eat near Omega Mart. (Bonus content: Check out our other Las Vegas City Guides)
3616 Spring Mountain Rd
We love a good taco stand, if you can’t tell. This one makes its salsa, guac and tortillas fresh every day! Who doesn’t love a West Coast shrimp taco in the desert?
3720 E Sunset Rd #108
Humo is home to Mexicue, a unique blend of Texas and Mexican BBQ styles.
7380 South Eastern Ave, Ste 118
Vitos will serve you some of the best birria in town.
Multiple locations in Las Vegas
This joint offers up authentic Tijuana-style tacos that will surely satisfy your appetite. (These bad boys are GIANT.)
1130 S Casino Center Blvd #170
Tacotarian is a plant-based mexican joint that’s super popular with the locals.
The Mile High City has made a name for itself among foodies, and even more so with craft beer fans. With more breweries than any other U.S. city, Denver’s food scene is replete with all kinds of unique drinking and eating establishments.
15600 E 6th Ave / 2141 S Chambers Rd, Aurora CO
“What is a machete?” You might be asking yourself. Well, imagine a party sub, but in taco form. Share one with your pals at this taco joint conveniently located right outside a neighborhood AutoZone. Reviewers also recommend quesobirria, barbacoa, and carnitas.
3300 W 32nd Ave
TTW serves up a fresh take on street food, side by side with small-batch whiskey.
Multiple locations in Denver
This place has been hosting RiNo taco nights since 2019, with recognition as one of Denver’s best Mexican restaurants.
2233 Larimer St.
This Michelin-guide rec is where you want to be for a bowl of hearty pozole with a side of tacos.
Multiple locations in Denver
Adelitas hosts the best taco Tuesday in the mile high city.
Locations all around Denver
Santiago’s is your hotspot for authentic Mexican cuisine with a friendly, family atmosphere. (Pro tip: order em “half n’ half” for the most perfect spice level of your LIFE).
1692 Central St
El Chingon offers a more upscale take than most taco trucks and cantinas with their white linen service. (Pro tip: Have a La Pistola and tell ‘em Ru sent ya. They’ll know what you mean).
3536 W 44th Ave
Tocabe is a Native joint serving up Indian Tacos on fry bread, accompanied by your choice of authentic sides and desserts.
Tex-Mex and BBQ are at the heart of the DFW community. You’ll find a plethora of Texas-style smoked meats and sizzly fajitas, and enough queso to bathe in. Check out these places to eat around Meow Wolf Grapevine, TX.
Multiple locations in Dallas
Relvolver is great on its own, but it’s also home to Purépecha, a tasting room where the chef’s family cooks you up a private dinner.
Multiple locations in DWF Area
Mami Coco is your place to grab authentic street food some hail as “the best tacos in DFW.”
213 W Eighth St
This place offers a classy lil bite of tacos paired with your favorite wines.
Check website for event locations
Fresh Mex won Best Food Truck in DFW three years in a row. Need we say more?
334 W Jefferson Blvd.
This is a collaboration between Xaman Cafe, chefs Hugo Galvan and Monica Andrade Lopez. Inspired by the meals these chefs ate growing up in Mexico and paired with craft cocktails from Mexican distillates.
Houston is notably home to Viet-Cajun cuisine, and more recently to six newly-Michelin-starred restaurants. With H-Town’s rich blend of cultures and international fares, you can find both comforting classics and fresh fusion favorites.
320 Wilson Rd, Humble TX
Breakfast tacos are the name of the game at Tita’s, and they’re known to draw quite the crowd. Plus, if you choose corn tortillas, you get to ring a little bell. We love an interactive menu.
2025 N Durham Dr. Suite A
TJ is a quick and delicious taco joint serving up scratch-made faves.
415 Milam St
Houston’s first space-themed taco joint… you on your way yet?
Food Truck
$2 tacos! The standout is the chicharrón tostada and a spicy green sauce.
With our upcoming Los Angeles and New York ventures, here are a few more faves in our future Meow Wolf cities.
Los Angeles:
Brothers Cousins offers solid fare - the long lines don’t lie.
El Carboncito has delicious tacos and less wait than Brothers Cousins across the street.
Tacos Chidos has a superstar al pastor with fresh pineapple, plus tons of salsa options AND horchata.
Saby’s Coffee & Kitchen is a fun LGBTQ+ friendly joint – customers rave about the home-cooked food AND the friendly service.
Mariscos Jalisco specializes in seafood dishes like fish ceviche and shrimp tacos for a light take on your favorite Mexican dishes.
Tacos Por Favor has been serving up their fares since 1999 - and they share their poblano recipes!
La Purépecha creates their tortillas fresh daily and serves only the tastiest bites within them.
NYC:
Tacombi first opened in a downtown NY garage 15 years ago. Since then, they’ve started selling their very own tortilla products and expanded all across the east coast.
El Diablito Taqueria 2 off the Newkirk Plaza stop is an incredible family-owned find. Don’t miss their camarones tacos, tinga, or the spicy camarones al diablito – they’re soul-healing
Not far down from El Diablito 2, you have Taco Callejero. Quick, delicious food and a ton of variety for all your hungry tummy needs.
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