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The locals eat very economically at the many street stands in Vallarta. The most common is the Taco (this is not like the tacos that Taco Bell serve), it's served flat and you can fold or roll it anyway you like. Quesadillas and Burritos are also available at certain stands.
You can also have whatever you want in it - totally 'a la carte'.
The biggest problem associated with Taco Stands is hygiene, since they do not have running water. The good ones are easy to spot.
Look before you buy - see that the person who handles the money and dirty dishes is NOT the same person who handles the food.
Also notice if the paper / plastic plates are reused or are covered with a fresh plastic bag for each new customer.

Many excellent stands are here in Vallarta and, to begin with, I'm concentrating on the south side, with a few exceptions.
The following list was provided for me by my good friend Guylaine Touchette, who has 19 years of experience here.
Other additions, as they come, will be credited to the person concerned. The 'Map' links will take you to the appropriate part of the other Maps, suitable enlarged. Ratings are from zero to 5 stars. The purple dot indicates a stand with no review yet.

Anyone wishing to submit a favorite Taco Stand, please give as much detail as possible.

R.I.P. Guylaine Touchette 11/13/2007

Taco Stand Guide
	****	1. Tacos de Mariscos, open 7 days 9AM - 5PM, 10 pesos per taco. Best - Smoked Marlin Taco.	Click for wider view
	*****	2. El Moreno, closed Thursday. 9AM - 12AM 4-8 pesos. Meat Tacos and Quesadillas.
		7. Mendozas - skip it ! minus 2 stars! If you want to gamble and you have lots of health insurance, go ahead and try it.
	****	8. La Horniga. Tacos & Quesadillas. 10PM - 6AM 4-8 pesos. Recommended by Brenda.
	**	9. Jalapeño. 6PM -2 AM, 7 days. 4-8 pesos
	**	10. Huaraches Quesadillas OK
	***	11. Fish Tacos and Ceviche, Outside #315 F. Madero where there is a fish tienda - coincidence? 9AM - 9PM
	****	12. Birria Robles. Birria Tacos only, open at 8AM till they run out, usually about 1PM, very busy. Tacos are 5 pesos.
	****	16. Mariscos Mismaloya. Fish Tacos, Shrimp, Fish Salads & Soup. Tacos are 8 pesos. 10am-5pm. Ask for Adela.
	***	3. La Horniga Feliz. Birria, Tacos and Quesadillas, 9AM - 2PM Birria 4 pesos. 6PM - 1AM, Meat Tacos 4 pesos & Quesadillas Veg. 6 pesos, Meat 7-8 pesos. Closed Sunday.	Click for wider view
	****	4. Mamis , 1 PM to 11 PM, closed Sunday. Not a stand, inside with a few seats, Tacos Burachos and many others including fish, also fried rice.
	**	6. Meat Tacos and Quesadillas. Open at night. Closed Sunday.
	*****	13. Marisma. 10 AM to 5 PM. Wonderful fish tacos, best in town. Shrimp tacos about 15 pesos. Very clean and always crowded, there's a deposito across the street if you need a beer to wash them down. Highly recommended by Our Brenda, Fred from Guerneville, CA and Dan from Berkeley, CA.	Click for wider view
	****	14. Memo's. about 8 PM to 2 AM. Get the Bin Laden Shrimp Burrito. 25 pesos. Quesadillas 5-6 pesos. Recommended by Our Brenda.	Click for wider view
	*****	5. Doña Salu, 7AM-1PM and 7PM-11PM. Closed Sunday. Best at night! Specials : morning - Menudo Rojo,: night - Pozole Blanco. Quesadillas 5 pesos, Sopes 5 pesos, Huaraches 8 pesos. This one is north of downtown in Col. Versaille at Berlin #122 just after the Libramiento (Bypass Road) joins the road to the airport (Ave. Francisco Medina Ascencio.) Sopas...are made from masa, like tortillas but thicker and with a rim (mini pizza shape) Huaraches.. are the same but shaped like a sandal.	Click for wider view
	*****		Click for wider view
	****	15. El Cuñado, (Brother-in-law Taqueria), Francisca Rodríguez. 9 am -11pm,except Sun and Tue 9am-6pm. Son Jorge and brothers run this taco stand, part of a family enterprise. Taco de Maiz 6p, Taco de Harina 8p, Quesadillas cheese 8p, meat 12p. Adobado is wonderful. Limited sidewalk seating but considering addition soon. Recommended by 'vallartalover'	Click for wider view