taqueria
noun
ta·que·ria
ˌtä-kə-ˈrē-ə 
variants
or less commonly taquería
: a Mexican restaurant specializing especially in tacos and burritos
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The Golden Gate, the Mission’s murals and taquerias, Telegraph Hill, the sea lions at Pier 39…They’re all a wonder.
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David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Beyond the buzzy openings and the hottest reservations in town, the Queen City is stacked with neighborhood gems, secret speakeasies, hole-in-the-wall taquerias and even a gas station deli that’s been quietly slinging Southern classics for nearly four decades.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Locals have strong opinions about where to find the best one, but the taquerias in neighborhoods like Ocean Beach and Point Loma are a reliable place to start.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
That idea became Taqueria Hoy (originally christened Taqueria De Anda, the ones owned by Rafael De Anda were later rebranded in 2020), the Orange County taqueria founded in 1980 and now operated by De Anda and his sons.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Beyond the buzzy openings and the hottest reservations in town, the Queen City is stacked with neighborhood gems, secret speakeasies, hole-in-the-wall taquerias and even a gas station deli that’s been quietly slinging Southern classics for nearly four decades.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Locals have strong opinions about where to find the best one, but the taquerias in neighborhoods like Ocean Beach and Point Loma are a reliable place to start.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
That idea became Taqueria Hoy (originally christened Taqueria De Anda, the ones owned by Rafael De Anda were later rebranded in 2020), the Orange County taqueria founded in 1980 and now operated by De Anda and his sons.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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“Taqueria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taqueria. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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