Concord Taco Trail
The East Bay’s go-to destination for authentic tacos now has a name – the Concord Taco Trail.
Concord has long been home to deliciously authentic, family-owned taquerias and restaurants and we’ve rounded up a list of the best for taco lovers to explore. And while the Taco Trail may have had its official introduction in 2020, tacos have always been a part of Concord’s heritage and legacy, so we’re just going to say it all started in 1869.
The compilation process involved many hours of tasty research, but first we had to establish some parameters. While many Concord restaurants may serve tacos, contenders had to meet some very specific criteria to make the cut:
- The venue’s primary business must be Mexican or Latino food
- Must be located in Concord
- Must be a single location or one of a small number of locations, no national chains (sorry, Taco Bell, El Pollo Loco and Chipotle)
And while we do love Concord’s awesome taco trucks as well, they were not included due to the lack of a permanent address and contact information.
For your convenience, we have compiled a short list of tried-and-true spots that might help you to choose a place to start. Each of our nearly 40 locations have specialty and signature tacos as well, including al pastor, carnitas, grilled tilapia, vegitariano, carne asada, crispy fish, and even filet mignon, so fire up your sense of adventure and just see where the Trail takes you. And when you do discover a glorious new favorite, be sure to take a photo and tell everyone about it at #concordtacotrail, #visitconcord and #concordeats.
Adios amigos and happy, tasty Trails to you!
Concord Taco Trail Starter List:
For a downloadable version with Map and Top 11 list, click here.
1. Mercado Del Sol:
1450 Monument Blvd, Concord
(925) 676-8837
http://mercado-del-sol.cafe-inspector.com/
Known for: Fish Tacos
2. Ranchero Taqueria:
1099 Reganti Dr., Ste B, Concord
(925) 685-7101
https://www.yelp.com/biz/ranchero-taqueria-concord
Known for: Al Pastor Tacos
3. Tortilleria El Molino:
1500 Monument Blvd, Concord
(925) 687-7066
http://www.tortillaselmolino.com/
Known for: Al Pastor and Carnitas Tacos
4. Salsa Verde Mexican Cuisine:
970 Detroit Ave, Concord
(925) 825-8504
http://www.salsaverdecuisine.com/
Known for: Street Tacos
5. Taqueria Autlan:
3535 Clayton Rd, Concord
(925) 332-5915
https://taqueria-autlan.negocio.site/
Known for: Carnitas Tacos
6. Los Tacos De Pancho:
2699 Clayton Rd, Concord
(925) 827-0517
http://los-tacos-de-pancho.cafe-inspector.com/
Known for: Carne Asada & Grilled Tilapia Fish Tacos
7. La Pinata of Concord:
2301 Willow Pass Rd., Concord
(925) 609-9119
https://www.lapinataconcord.com/
Known for: Fish Tacos
8. Taqueria Los Dos Gallos:
1950 Grant St. Concord
925-687-5988
http://www.taquerialosgallos.com/
Known for: Vegetariano & San Felipe Fish Tacos
9. Canasta Kitchen:
2118 Mt Diablo St
(925) 822-3996
http://www.canastakitchen.com/
Known for: Three Street Tacos Lunch
10. Taqueria La Soledad:
1758 Salvio St, Concord
(925) 689-9670
https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-la-soledad-concord
Known for: Carne Asada Tacos
11. Puesto:
2035 Diamond Blvd., Concord
(925) 334-7794
https://eatpuesto.com/
Known for: Steak & Filet Mignon Tacos
CONCORD TACO TRAIL – Complete List, by District
For a downloadable version of this list including all Taqueria's & Restaurants, click here.
Monument Blvd.
| El Faro Mexican Food | 2280 Monument Blvd | (925) 827-0976 |
| El Rancho Restaurant | 1450 Monument Blvd, Ste A | (925) 685-5582 |
| El Yahualica Tacos | 2699 Monument Blvd, Ste I | (925) 686-0319 |
| La Cabana Restaurant | 1500 Monument Blvd, Ste B | (925) 293-6439 |
| Las Chismosas Taqueria | 1955 Monument Blvd Ste 4E | 925) 691-3925 |
| Las Morenita Market | 1120 Meadow Ln (near Monument) | (925) 609-8748 |
| Herencia Hidalguense La Casa de la Barbacoa | 1140 Meadow Lane (near Monument) | (925) 676-6450 |
| Mercado Del Sol | 1450 Monument Blvd | (925) 676-8837 |
| Mercado Del Valle | 1651 Monument Blvd | (925) 687-7032 |
| Pancho Villa | 1500 Monument Blvd Ste F13 | (925) 798-3155 |
| Ranchero Taqueria | 1099 Reganti Dr Ste B (just off Monument) | (925) 685-7101 |
| Tacos El Patron | 2290 Monument Blvd | (925) 822-3993 |
| Tortilleria El Molino | 1500 Monument Blvd | (925) 687-7066 |
| Taqueria Los Chachanillas | 1880 Monument Blvd | (925) 270-3616 |
| Taqueria Mariscos | 1500 Monument Blvd, Ste A1 | (925) 375-1955 |
Willow Pass Rd.
| Casa Del Alfajor | 1665 Willow Pass Rd | (925) 695-5994 |
| Las Montanas Supermarket | 1725 Willow Pass Rd | (925) 686-5123 |
| La Pinata of Concord | 2301 Willow Pass Rd | (925) 609-9119 |
| La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant and Cantina ($$) | 1802 Willow Pass Rd | (925) 685-1986 |
| Mariscos La Playita | 1841 Willow Pass Rd | (925) 276-0028 |
| Salsa Mexican Grill | 1680 Willow Pass Rd, Ste C | (925) 687-9300 |
Clayton Rd.
| El Mariachi Grill | 4673 Clayton Rd | (925) 349-4482 |
| Lisa V’s | 5100 Clayton Rd | (925) 687-7527 |
| Los Portales Taqueria | 4305 Clayton Rd | (925) 691-3818 |
| Los Tacos De Pancho | 2699 Clayton Rd | (925) 827-0517 |
| Taqueria Autlan | 3535 Clayton Rd | (925) 332-5915 |
| Taqueria La Plaza | 1801 Sutter St (just off Clayton Rd) | (925) 671-9411 |
| Taqueria Los Arcos | 4530 Clayton Rd, Ste A | (925) 825-1262 |
| Taqueria Los Palmas | 4787-A Clayton Rd | (925) 680-7700 |
Todos Santos (in & near Plaza)
| Canasta Kitchen ($$) | 2118 Mt Diablo St | (925) 822-3996 |
| Taqueria El Farolito | 1844 Grant St | (925) 363-3940 |
| Taqueria La Soledad | 1758 Salvio St | (925) 689-9670 |
| Taqueria Los Gallos | 1950 Grant St | (925) 687-5988 |
Other Areas
| Salsa Verde Mexican Cuisine | 970 Detroit Ave | (925) 825-8504 |
| Guacamole Authentic Mexican Grill | 790 Oak Grove Rd, Ste D | (925) 689-4822 |
| Puesto ($$) | 2035 Diamond Blvd | (925) 334-7794 |
| Cinco de Mayo | 4115 Concord Blvd, Ste 22 | (925) 691-8855 |