Rochester, MN – the taco truck options available to you are insane! We’ve watched the taco-truck landscape grow over the last 10 years, and what started as just a few options has now grown to well over a dozen (and counting)!
It’s hard to resist a taco truck. The food is bonkers good, you have flavor profiles not available anywhere else, the food is authentic, and the folks are so friendly.
And if you’re ever in the mood for a savory, spicy, late-night bite, you’re in luck! Most of these taco trucks are open late (more late-night dining options).
INTERACTIVE MAP to TACO TRUCKS
Click each taco icon for a list of specialties, location, and website or social media!
ROCHESTER MN TACO TRUCKS
We’re listing names, locations, and links below. Due to the nature of food trucks, we won’t list hours, but suggest checking out their websites or social media. You can also find links in the interactive map above by clicking on each taco icon.
Some things to consider:
- Have cash on hand
- Some are to-go venues and will not have seating
- Call for catering and event requests!
Antojitos Mexicanos El Portal
Location: 1025 4th St SE, Rochester
Compadres
Location: 1700 37th Street NW, Rochester
Francis Tacos
Location: 517 12th St SE Rochester, MN 55904
Jose’s Tacos
Location: 3020 N Broadway Ave, Rochester
Linos Taqueria/Mi Pueblo
Location: 706 N. Broadway (Great Harvest Parking Lot)
Los Dos Carnales Taquería
Location: 1619 3rd Ave SE, Rochester
Los Ninis
Location: 922 Broadway Ave S, Rochester (across the street from Snappy Stop in the old ubreakifix parking lot)
Mi Mexicana Food Truck (opening soon!)
Location: 538 N Broadway Ave, Rochester (Dairy Queen Parking lot!)
Mi Mexico Lindo
Location: US-14 & Broadway Ave S
Mi Oaxaqueña Taquería
Location: 1755 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN
Paco Tacos
Location: 3270 19th Street NW, Rochester MN, 55906
Taco Lab
Location: 1203 7th St NW, Rochester
Taco Moreno
Location: 1451 12th St SE, Rochester
Taquería El Kora
Location: 1432 3rd Avenue Southeast, Rochester, MN 55904
Taquería El Sueño
Location: 703 N Main St, Pine Island
Tacos Juquilas
Location: 1704 3rd Ave SE, Rochester
Tequila’s
Location: 815 N Broadway Ave, Rochester
GLOSSARY of TERMS and FOOD OPTIONS
Aguas Frescas – Translates to “fresh waters.” This refreshing blended drink is served cold. You will find melón (cantaloupe), sandía (watermelon), piña (pineapple), and horchata (sweet rice) among others.
Antojitos – Mexican street snacks and small bites, literally meaning “little cravings,” encompass a wide variety of casual foods like tacos, tostadas, tamales, and elotes sold by street vendors.
Birria – A rich, slow-cooked Mexican stew traditionally made from goat or beef, braised in a deeply spiced chili broth until tender and flavorful.
Burrito – A Mexican-American dish consisting of a large flour tortilla wrapped around fillings like rice, beans, meat, cheese, and salsa.
Champurrado – A warm, thick Mexican chocolate drink made from masa (corn dough), piloncillo (a type of sugar), cacao, and oftentimes, cinnamon.
Chilaquiles – A classic Mexican breakfast dish made from lightly fried corn tortilla pieces simmered in red or green salsa, typically topped with cream, cheese, and eggs.
Elote – A popular Mexican street food of grilled or boiled corn on the cob, typically slathered with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice.
Enchiladas – A classic Mexican dish of corn tortillas rolled around a filling of meat or cheese, covered in chili sauce, and typically topped with sour cream and cheese.
Gordita – A thick Mexican corn cake made from masa, split open and stuffed with various fillings like meat, cheese, and beans, either fried or baked.
Menudo – A traditional Mexican soup made from slow-cooked tripe in a rich, red chili broth.
Molote – A traditional Mexican street food consisting of a fried, oval-shaped masa (corn dough) pocket stuffed with savory fillings like beans, cheese, or meat.
Pupusa – A thick, handmade Salvadoran flatbread made from corn or rice dough, stuffed with fillings like cheese, beans, or pork, and cooked on a griddle.
Quesadilla – A Mexican dish made by filling a flour or corn tortilla with cheese and other ingredients, then folding and toasting it until the cheese melts.
Salsa – Most salsas will have an onion, garlic, chile pepper, cilantro, and tomato base. Salsa roja is red and made with tomatoes. Salsa verde is green and made with a small, tart tomato called a tomatillo. Spiciness will vary.
Tamales – Pockets of corn masa filled with spiced meat or cheese and peppers, wrapped in a dried corn husk, and steamed. Remove the corn husk before eating.
Torta – A Mexican sandwich filled with your choice of meat and the works (lettuce, tomato, avocado, and salsa) on a buttery toasted bun.
Taco Fillings
Barbacoa (slow-cooked shredded beef)
Carnitas (diced, fried pork)
Chorizo (Mexican sausage)
Asada (grilled/charbroiled)
Pollo (chicken)
Lengua (tongue)
Chicharron (pork rinds)
Tripa (tripe)
al Pastor (made with spit-grilled pork)
Beans are often available for a meat-free subsitution.
