Adobada, asada, cabeza
Tijuana trompo
Vegas took Tijuana's spit-roasted pork and double tortillas and made them a civic habit. El Gordo is the reference; The Taco Stand and Frijoles keep the style in the neighborhoods.
strip · tijuana
Tacos El Gordo
Tijuana-style double corn tortillas and a trompo that locals treat as the late-night north star just off the Strip.
Eater Vegas (updated May 5, 2026) still files El Gordo as the local stand-by. The company lists three open Las Vegas shops plus Charleston as closed.
3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Hours as of 2026-08-28: Sun-Thu 10am-2am; Fri-Sat 10am-4am (Las Vegas Blvd, Sunset Rd, and Losee Rd). Call to confirm.
The East Charleston shop is listed CLOSED on the company locations page. The Review-Journal reported a temporary renovation closure in August 2025 with no reopening date named then.
spring mountain · tijuana
The Taco Stand
San Diego / Tijuana corn tortillas pressed to order on Spring Mountain, with a second valley shop.
Eater Vegas lists the Chinatown counter. The Review-Journal reported a second Las Vegas shop at 1100 S Fort Apache Rd opening August 8, 2025.
3616 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Call for hours.
spring valley · tijuana
Frijoles and Frescas
Grilled-taco chain with aguas frescas packed with fruit. Multiple valley shops, including a Desert Inn drive-thru.
Eater Vegas taco map notes eight meats and a serious aguas lineup.
4811 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Call for hours.
henderson · tijuana
Chicali Tacos
Mexicali-style mesquite-grilled meats on corn or flour, with a catering shop south of the airport.
Review-Journal, October 2, 2025: Yelp top 100 U.S. taco spots at No. 76.
9272 S Tamarus St, Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV
Call for hours.
arts district · tijuana / baja
Pinches Tacos
Handmade tortillas, al pastor, lengua, nopal, and a mole chicken taco at Container Park and the Gramercy.
Eater Vegas taco map, updated May 5, 2026.
Downtown Container Park, Las Vegas
Call for hours.