Taco Trail: San Antonio to El Paso

Distance: 540 miles
Drive time: 8 hours (but you'll want 3-4 days)
Tacos consumed: 30+

Day 1: San Antonio

Taco Taco Café

Their bean and cheese taco on a flour tortilla is simplicity perfected.

Los Barrios

The carne guisada is slow-cooked for hours until it melts in your mouth.

Rolando's Super Tacos

Their puffy tacos (fried, crispy shells) are a San Antonio specialty.

Fun fact: The puffy taco was invented in San Antonio in the 1950s.

Day 4: El Paso

L&J Café

Operating since 1927, their carne adovada is marinated in red chile sauce for 24 hours.

Taqueria El Regio

El Regio's tacos are simple, authentic, and exactly what you've been craving. The tortillas are handmade, the meat is grilled over charcoal.

Must-try: Tripitas (crispy fried tripe), lengua (beef tongue), and asada

What Makes a Great Taco?

1. Tortilla Quality: Fresh, handmade
2. Meat: Slow-cooked, well-seasoned
3. Simplicity: 3-5 ingredients max
4. Salsa: Fresh, spicy
5. Authenticity: Family recipes

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