Mexico is a treat for all five senses. This stunning country boasts a collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stunning eco-resorts, and fascinating history. Plus, Mexico is home to delicious food, especially its tacos! Believe it or not, there are TONS of diversity when it comes to tacos in Mexico.

Using different fillings and methods of preparation, traveling foodies can sample a wide range of tacos in restaurants, resorts, and humble street vendors. From tacos al pastor to guisados, discover these taco types throughout the beautiful country of Mexico!

10 Pastor Taco

Also known as tacos al pastor, these tacos are popular throughout Mexico and the US! Pastor tacos were a product of Lebanese immigrants to Mexico in the 1930s, who introduced the country to shawarma (or, spit-roasted meat on pita bread).

As a result, pastor tacos are a Lebanese-Mexican fusion taco, made by placing spit-roasted pork over coal into corn tortillas.

Other toppings like pineapple, onion, and cilantro are also added to these delicious tacos!

9 Suadero Taco

Suadero goes by other names, including matambre (in Argentina) and sobrebarriga (in Colombia). Usually made from a specific cut of beef, between the cow's sirloin primal and lower flank.

Mexican cuisine calls for braising the meat before frying it in lard for rich, meaty flavors. When taking a food tour in Mexico City, be on the lookout for suadero tacos!

8 Barbacoa Taco

This special taco is made from meat slow-roasted in a pit or an open fire. Alternatively, barbacoa meat can be prepared more traditionally using leaves from the maguey (or agave) plant!

Possibly, this style of cooking originated from the Taino people in the West Indies, who used fire-resistant fig branches for cooking (while marinating their food in a mélange of tropical spices).

7 Birria Taco

Jalisco is not just for tequila lovers! Its capital, Guadalajara, is known for birria tacos, a special taco made with slow-roasted goat. However, other states like Durango, Zacatecas, and Michoacán have their own variations, including beef birrira.

To make birria tacos, dried chile pepper paste marinates the meat, which is then braised to tenderize it. Then, taco makers fry the meat while the resulting liquid reduces to make a consommé. These delicious tacos also include toppings of Oaxacan cheese, cilantro, and lime.

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6 Guisado Taco

Typically, in Mexico City, guisados are served in markets or by street vendors as breakfast and lunch tacos. In fact, taquerias selling these nifty tacos usually close shop in the afternoon.

Guisado (or guiso) means "stew", and this kind of taco comes in different variations and fillings, from scrambled eggs to roasted poblano chilies with onions and sour cream.

Guisados can also be made with heartier fillings like chorizo, ground beef, and potatoes.

5 Tacos Dorados

Travelers who love their hard-shelled tacos from a box may enjoy tacos dorados. Also known as golden tacos, these tacos are crispy, fried to perfection, and filled with toppings like barbacoa or chicken.

Alternatively, these tacos can be rolled and fried to make taquitos. Though taco dorados are available in Mexico, versions of this taco can be found among fast-food chains and restaurants across the US.

4 Pescado Tacos

Also known as fish tacos, these flavorful tacos can be found in taco spots in Puerto Vallarta, La Paz, Cabo, or other beach towns in Mexico.

Originating from Baja, California, these tasty tacos use corn (or flour) tortillas stuffed with grilled fish, cabbage, lettuce, and sour cream (or mayonnaise).

Alternatively, foodies can sink their teeth into other seafood-based tacos in Mexico, including tacos with shrimp, marlin, or octopus!

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3 Cabeza Tacos

Cabeza tacos are made from a head. Specifically, the head of a cow (and occasionally a pig), which is super tender and delicious! For tender meat, the head must be boiled and slow-roasted, transforming the meat into a tender, fall-apart consistency.

Then, the soft meat can be filled into a burrito or quesadillas, ready to be devoured! Cabeza tacos are popular throughout Mexico as street fare, with other variations to try like tongue (lengua), eyes (ojos), and cheek (mejilla).

2 Tacos Arabe

Known in English as Arab Tacos, this unique taco type is a product of fusion cuisine! Reportedly, tacos Arabe can be traced back to the 1930s, when Lebanese immigrants settled in Puebla.

The original makers of this taco drew inspiration from the way meat was prepared for kebabs. As such, these tacos use meat that's cooked on a roasting spit using coal.

Any kind of meat can be used, including pork, beef, or lamb.

1 Tacos De Canasta

Also known as basket tacos, these tacos are prepared early in the morning. Delicious and cheap, such tacos are made with a variety of fillings, including chicharron, potato, adobo, or refried beans.

Basket tacos originate from Hidalgo and Guanajuato, which were mining regions. These tacos were prepared for workers due to their portability and ability to keep warm in a basket, even during transportation.