Taquiza Tacos (North Beach)

Excellent tacos, great quesadillas, even better margaritas—these are the things that win my heart. Add to the fact that this location is right across from the beach (and casual enough to show up with sand on your flip-flops), and you have a place destined to rank among your favorites. Try this: An order of the crispy, chewy nixtamalized blue corn tortillas, which are ground fresh daily in-house and pair perfectly with the chunky guac.

If you’d like to chat over tacos and margaritas without needing to make a reservation or worry about what to wear, Taquiza is a great place to do it. The North Beach taco shop is very casual, has outdoor tables close enough to the beach that you can feel the ocean breeze, and solid tacos. But the best order here is actually the squash blossom quesadilla and the totopos, which are the Michael Jordan of Miami's tortilla chips.

Dubbed the “Casa de Masa,” this beachfront Mexican spot is known for its signature blue masa tortillas and pared-down, street-style tacos. Why we love it: Taquiza keeps it simple, with a high-quality base that doesn’t need much to help it shine. In fact, it might shock some people that the tacos here are really only stuffed with meat—think al pastor and carne asada—and topped with a sprinkling of fresh onions and cilantro, with ample sauces on the side.

No one told Taquiza's Steve Santana to undertake the painstaking process of turning corn to masa to produce his own tortillas. No one demanded those tortillas be filled with the slightly spicy, charred poblano strips called rajas or the tangy corn fungus known as huitlacoche. Yet after stints with Jeremiah Bullfrog and at Giorgio Rapicavoli's Eating House, the computer programmer turned chef decided it had to be done.

Located at 7450 Ocean Terrace, Miami Beach, Florida, Taquiza North Beach is a traditional Mexican taqueria renowned for crafting authentic tacos and street fare. This restaurant has received high praise for its affordability and quality, with many considering it as serving the best tacos in Miami. Notably, it was awarded a Michelin Guide recognition and offers nationwide shipping through Goldbelly.

Located in Broadmore Miami Beach, Taquiza Tacos is famous for its authentic blue corn tortillas and a diverse selection of Mexican beers. Binge on delicious street food that will surely delight your taste buds. And if you feel like exploring the dining options nearby, you will not be disappointed - our hotel is close to some of the best local eateries and popular restaurants in Miami.

This traditional Mexican taqueria is definitely a local’s spot. Specializing in authentic tacos and street fare, it's a casual place where you can eat good food al fresco. Blue masa is used to create their homemade gluten-free tortillas and chips, and to be honest, my trip to Miami was almost a year ago, and I still think about how good they were on a regular basis!

That place in Miami Beach where the craving for authentic Mexican street tacos is to be fulfilled is Taquiza. Tortillas are produced from scratch every day. You would be able to find their traditional carne asada there, although the variety of carnes asadas with different flavors would be something you would appreciate.

Taquiza is another excellent option for authentic Mexican street food in Miami. They use traditional techniques to make their tortillas, which are made with non-GMO heirloom corn sourced from Mexico. Their fillings are equally as impressive, with options like slow-cooked carnitas and grilled skirt steak.

For a delicious taco experience, check out this two-location taco shack!. Our favorite is the North Beach spot, thanks to its nearby parking and stunning beach views. Every dish here features street-style tacos handcrafted with fresh homemade blue masa corn tortillas.

This off-the-beaten path Mexican taquería serves up seriously good tacos and street fare thanks to their signature blue masa, stone ground daily with corn from the Midwest and hand pressed into homemade tortillas and totopos (hand-pressed blue corn masa chips, yum).