Best Tacos in Canberra
The best tacos in Canberra right now is Loquita (score 69 from 1,344 reviews), based on 14 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for tacos in Canberra — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 14 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best tacos in Canberra right now is Loquita in CBD (4 community mentions · 2× called the best), ahead of Hecho en Mexico Kingston, KOTO Japanese Restaurant. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 14 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 14 venues ranked · 25,237 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.8★ · #1 leads the field by 51 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Loquita (CBD) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Wilma (10,794 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 14 across 7 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Loquita | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Hecho en Mexico Kingston | Kingston | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | KOTO Japanese Restaurant | Parkes | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #4 | The Flames Galore (Stonegrill Dining) | Best Stonegrill Restaurant in Canberra | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #5 | INKA Japanese restaurant | CBD | $$$$ | 4.6★ | — |
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#1 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
Loquita
69📍 17 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cocktails and fries, but skip the chicken wings.
★ 4.8 (1,344 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 2× called the best
#2 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
📍 27 Eastlake Parade, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the nachos with slow cooked beef and a pork taco.
★ 4.8 (975 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
📍 1 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tasting menu; the Nasu Dengaku and wagyu taco are standouts.
★ 4.8 (673 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
📍 15 Moore St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.8 (397 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
📍 Shop B11A/148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,124 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
Wilma
16📍 1 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the eggplant; staff recommend it as a standout.
★ 4.8 (10,794 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
📍 Ray Morton Park, 6 Trinculo Pl, Queanbeyan East NSW 2620, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pulled pork tacos with pineapple and gluten free churros.
★ 4.4 (1,150 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
📍 1/189 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the asada tacos; the elote de la calle is a standout.
★ 4.8 (495 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
Corella
11📍 14 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Brussel sprouts and oysters; the beef tartare is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (500 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
Paloma's
10📍 2/5 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
★ 4.8 (290 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
📍 next to Grainger Gallery, Opposite keep co, Inside building 3.3/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Classic Daddy with chilli oil and finish with creme caramel
★ 4.6 (647 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
📍 19 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the burger and fries; try the pizza and wings.
★ 4.4 (4,154 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
📍 1/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the nori tacos and wagyu cheese steak spring rolls; both are deservedly popular.
★ 4.4 (1,672 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 14 tacos spots in Canberra
📍 34 Eyre St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
★ 4.3 (1,022 reviews) on Google Maps
Common tacos questions in Canberra
Where's the best tacos in Canberra for a special occasion?
Hecho en Mexico Kingston ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Kingston.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly tacos in Canberra?
Hecho en Mexico Kingston is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Kingston.
Where can I get gluten-free tacos in Canberra?
Cartel Taqueria - Qbn is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Queanbeyan East.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍔 best burgers in Canberra · 🥙 best kebab in Canberra · 🍟 best hsp in Canberra · 🥩 best steak in Canberra. Tacos elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD · best in Braddon. Q&A: your tacos questions answered. Nationally: best tacos in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best tacos in Canberra?
Loquita currently ranks #1 for tacos in Canberra — 4 community mentions · 2× called the best.
Where is the best tacos in the Canberra CBD?
Loquita is the top-ranked tacos spot in the CBD (17 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).
How does BestDish rank tacos in Canberra?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.