Los Comales Taqueria - Evergreen Park, IL

9206 S Western Ave

Visited June 21, 2023

Tortilleria Y Tienda De Leon's - Gresham, OR

CLOSED October 31, 2023 this location. Rebranded Salsas Locas & relocated to 4512 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR.

 

https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2022/10/tortilleria-y-tienda-de-leon-mexican-restaurant-moving-gresham-portland 

16223 NE Glissan St

Established 1999

Visited April 23, 2018

Despite it's address being identified as Portland, the location is within the western border of Gresham.

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Denver, CO

CLOSED February 24, 2024

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/02/22/tacos-tequila-whiskey-colfax-closing-roling-pin-pizza/ 

1514 York St 

Established 2011

Visited February 23, 2016

Media Exposure:  Denver Eater, Bon Appetit

What:  Rated one of the best new restaurants of 2012. Formerly Pinche Tacos. Denver style tacos. A nice change of pace for eclectic tastes.

Taqueria Saltillo - Arlington, TX

CLOSED 2025(?) and relocated to 419 Randol Mill Rd, Arlington

2020 E Pioneer Pkwy Suite 200

Visited June 4. 2015

A colleague recommended Taqueria Saltillo who prefers California over Tex-Mex style tacos. It's located inside the back of a gas station, which came as a surprise. I was expecting a dedicated store front.

Tacopocalypse - Des Moines, IA

CLOSED November 7, 2018

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2018/11/07/tacopocalypse-closes-after-five-years-east-village-des-moines-tacos-seitan-bulgogi-tots-masa-2018/1921365002/

407 E 5th St

Established 2013

Visited April 2, 2015

Koi Fusion Truck - Portland International Airport PDX

CLOSED 2016(?)

Pre-security

Established 2014

Visited November 7, 2014 

Short Rib Taco with cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, cucumber spears, bean sprouts, and cilantro in a soft corn tortilla. Wow. This far exceeded expectation, probably better than 95% of the Mexican tacos I've had. Super fresh, soft, tender, and a mix of Mexican and Asian flavors. 4 stars.

Santa Cruz Taqueria - Portland, OR

CLOSED.  Now a different restaurant named Taqueria Las Palamos

13046 SE Stark St
Hazelwood

I stumbled upon this establishment, which has three different signs with three different names creating an episode of confusion.  Regardless of the name, the local Hispanics know it's here.  I am the only non-Hispanic present. This is a testament to goodness of the food at Santa Cruz.