Calgary’s Native Tongues Taqueria recreates Mexican street food using fresh ingredients. While their menu offers dozens of mouthwatering options, it’s the tacos that truly shine. Enjoy the simple suadero, a classic beef brisket taco with white onion and cilantro, or the bold pollo adobo, which combines roast chicken, adobo sauce, pickled red onions and cilantro. If you’re dining as a group, order their special tacos al carbon, which are grilled over charcoal and served family-style.

While Vancouver's multiple La Taqueria shops don't stray far from the classic offerings of tacos and burritos, they deliver an abundance of options. Among their dozen or so tacos, the slow-cooked carnitas are a favourite, as are the al pastor tacos, which contain pork that's been marinated in achiote chilli and topped with fresh pineapple. The atun taco of seared albacore tuna, fuses Asian and Mexican flavours with the addition of wasabi mayo and chili ponzu alongside pico de gallo and cabbage.

Campechano taqueria dishes out fresh tacos in downtown Toronto, where chefs grind their own corn imported from Mexico for the made-to-order tortillas. Without the addition of wheat, additives or preservatives in the tortillas, the majority of their menu items are naturally gluten-free and always super-fresh. Stop in frequently to enjoy the seasonal, ever-changing lineup of tacos, which has included beef tongue with guacamole and onions, steak with cacti and chipotle shrimp with pineapple.

Tacos Et Tortas, better known as T&T, is the place to go if you're craving Mexican flavours in Montreal. Tortillas are made in-house and topped with classic items like carnitas (pork), bistec (beef steak) and fried fish, with a vegetarian option on the menu, too. Be sure to save room for dessert as they're well known for their tasty churros.

Located in Halifax, Tempo Food + Drink is a popular spot for cocktails and locally-inspired comfort food. Of course, in Nova Scotia, comfort food usually means seafood, and Tempo Food + Drink doesn’t disappoint. Included in their all-day menu are the famous fish tacos, with battered haddock, lemon aioli and tomato-jalapeno salsa, all nestled into both soft and crispy tortilla shells. It’s a true taste of Haligonian cuisine.

Tacofino’s humble beginnings started with a food truck in Tofino, BC, where they dished up fresh fish tacos to hungry surfers. Today, the ever-expanding empire includes three food trucks scattered across B.C., four restaurants in Vancouver, one in Victoria and a catering unit for all your taco parties. Their signature tacos have remained the same: fresh, local and surprisingly healthy. Try the classic fish taco made with pacific cod and topped with salsa and chipotle mayo, or the original lamb birria taco with herb salad, arbol chili, pickled nopales, and preserved lemon zest. Vegetarians have loads of options here, too, including the sweet and spicy eggplant taco, squash and cauliflower tostada and veggie scrapple taco made with a squash and chickpea fritter, tomato herb salad, and lime crema. (Note: Menu varies at each location.)

This small, unassuming taco shop may be one of Vancouver’s best-kept secrets. Molli Café offers a selection of tacos at just $2.75 each. The cochinita pibil features melt-in-your-mouth marinated pulled pork, cabbage and pickled onions. Homemade chorizo takes the spotlight in the papas con chorizo, topped with potatoes, sour cream and cilantro. Vegetarians will love the slow-cooked black beans with farm-style fresh cheese and cilantro. If you’re still hungry, many of the tacos come as heftier tortas as well.

This Toronto taqueria based in eclectic Kensington Market is known for Baja-style tacos, and while meat tacos are offered, the fish stands out. Try the Baja fish taco with a large portion of crispy, deep-fried mahi-mahi topped with pico de gallo and cabbage. No matter the time of day, there’s always a line at Seven Lives, but it’s well worth the wait.

When three friends in Edmonton longed to recreate the dishes they had eaten in Mexico, Tres Carnales was born. They offer fresh and bold tacos, tortas and quesadillas. Try the beef short-rib taco that's been braised with morita chiles and tomatoes, or the classic al pastor. If you’re looking for lighter options, the marinated cauliflower taco is a safe bet, as is the hongos mixtos, a blend of sautéed mushrooms, garlic and queso fresco.

This family-run eatery started serving Mexican meals in Saskatoon in 2007. While La Bamba Café’s menu includes a variety of dishes like enchiladas, tostadas and flautas, the tacos are a must-try. The chicken tacos and chipotle beef tacos are simply topped with fresh cilantro, while the chicken mole tacos contain shredded chicken mixed in a traditional mole sauce and topped with fresco cheese. Finish the meal with a Mexican hot chocolate or Aztec coffee.