Everyone loves tacos, and it’s time to start sourcing where to grab some top notch tacos (and maybe a margarita or two…). Here are some of the preferred places around town where you can grab tasty tacos and sip a cerveza.

Papi’s Tacos
Papi’s celebrated their one year anniversary in March of this year, and we’re pretty sure their tasty tacos are one of the reasons this Charlie Gjerde-owned hotspot has been successful in a location that has proved to be a struggle for previous restaurants. Create your own street tacos on the handy checklists by choosing from three tortilla styles (corn, flour, crunchy corn shell), ten fillings (from pork and chicken to ground beef and short ribs – and even lobster and crab options!) and two styles (authentic or gringo). Get there between 4 and 7 PM for tons of happy hour specials. Choose to dine indoors at the bar or in the dining room, or outside where the people watching is prime. (1703 Aliceanna St.; 410-299-8480)

Nacho Mama’s
We won’t pretend that this Canton mainstay is authentic, but we will stand by the deliciousness coming out of the kitchen. Chorizo, BBQ pork, chicken and steak tacos (along with the specials of the week) come in large portions at this Elvis-loving Canton Square restaurant. And, really, is there anything better to wash down those tacos than their cult followed Hubcap Margarita? Get your straws ready, Baltimore. (2907 O’Donnell St.; 410-675-0898)

Woody’s Rum Bar
If you are looking for the spot with the best waterfront view to chow down on tacos, this is quite possibly the very best place to hit for taco time. With tons of options on the menu that range in cuisine, we have to get behind this place for the creative shout out to the vegetarians with the black bean falafel tacos. Their menu also sports chicken and fish tacos, and their mixed drinks are something to adore while watching the sunset from their elevated 2nd story level at the corner of Broadway and Thames. (821 S. Broadway; 410-563-6800)

Blue Agave
There is no type of taco you can’t get at this popular Federal Hill joint. Whether you’re a carnivore, pescatarian, or vegetarian, you will likely be delighted by the choices here. The same is true of the tequila selection. So fill your belly fast so you can dig into that large selection of tequila. (1032 Light St.; 410-576-3938)

Taco Fiesta
This unassuming spot in Harbor East serves up a ton of taco options from meats to fish and shrimp to potato. It seems they are nearly always offering specials on drinks or food, so taco day or otherwise, it might be the most affordable stop in Harbor East. (618 S. Exeter; 410-234-3782)

Holy Frijoles
It seems this joint has been in Hampden as long as the word “hon” has been indigenous to Baltimore. Get chicken, beef, chorizo, slow roasted pork, fish or a few vegetarian options wrapped up in your taco, and you can say you’ve been to one of the longest standing places in all of Hampden, hon. Make sure you wash it down with one of their authentic, or flavored, margaritas. (908 W. 36th St.; 410-235-2326)

Photo via Flickr