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TINY TAQUERIA
A tiny taqueria tucked away in an unassuming strip mall is where you’ll find some of the best authentic tacos carnitas. That’s Mexican-style pork perfectly seasoned and served with pineapple, onion dusting, cilantro, lime, and a soft corn tortilla.
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TACOS Y VINO
The brisket and carne asada tacos are the customer faves at this food truck, which is parked at Spring Gate Vineyard in Harrisburg throughout the week. Prices range from $8 for two tacos to $10 for three tacos. Find the truck’s full schedule on their site under “events”.
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PLANT-BASED PLEASER
The vegan spiced cauliflower tacos topped with cilantro and tahini at Bert’s are an unexpected find in Millersville, where Belgian and craft beer fanatics can also rejoice with beef or chicken tacos too. All for $2 each on Tuesday nights.
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SEAFOOD EAT FOOD
Mr. Bill’s is where Lancaster finds the freshest catch, tacos included. Three corn or soft flour tortillas come with slaw, tropical salsa, Mexican crème, and fish for $11.99 or shrimp for $13.99 at the eat-in Fat Crab Café.
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BACK FROM THE DEAD
Pacos Tacos quickly became a downtown York staple for lunch in its Taste Test pop-up location and is now delivering the goods from a food truck called Vampire Taco. Word on the street is the Beets and the Sweet is where it’s at with roasted beets, sweet potatoes, pickled red onions, salsa arbol, and avocado puree. All of their vehicles for taco tastiness are handmade tortillas, ’nuff said.
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TACO NIGHT NOSTALGIA
DipCo’s Monday taco night is one of the longest standing traditions among locals. No frills, just like mom used to make, nostalgic American style with beef, chicken, or refried beans in a hard shell for a buck fifty each with shredded iceberg, tomatoes, salsa, and your choice of sour cream, jalapenos, and guacamole.
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MEXICAN AT MARKET
Find these authentic Mexican tacos at the Broad Street Market and taste why locals in the know go. Check market hours.
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TRIPLE THE TACOS
Choose from their flagship downtown Harrisburg location or the convenient El Sol Express in Swatara or Camp Hill. Get tacos for brunch, lunch, or dinner. The mixed taco platter allows you to choose three tacos from eight different kinds served with beans and salad for $12.99 during dinner.
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VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE
Although it recently moved to Water Street just around the corner from its old location, this authentic Mexican restaurant has been beloved by Lancastrians for years. Choose from 16 different kinds of tacos, ranging from $2.25 to $3.25, any day of the week.
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Mexico meets Italy in many dishes at this York County fave with a brewery onsite. Grab a three-pack for eight bucks—your choice of chorizo, Southwest grilled steak, chipotle chicken, pork carnitas, or ground beef. Or try the house favorite fish tacos with garlic ginger slaw and freshly made pico de gallo, $9 for three.
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