Tacos José

Mazatlán


This wildly popular street taco stand specializes in carne asada, grilled beef served on a corn or flour tortilla with your choice of salsas. Regulars love a cholesterol bomb known as the choreada (grilled beef served on a crisp tortilla with a lard spread). Non-meat eaters can order quesadillas or hit the seafood stall across the street.


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