From its space on Tennyson Street, this family-run operation serves simple, focused Mexican fare that is beloved by the neighborhood. The taco de camaron, filled with grilled jumbo shrimp, guajillo-habanero salsa, and guacamole, is a favorite.

An old-school spot at the border of the Highland and Sunnyside, Los Carboncitos is a family-owned business operation with a loyal following. The specialty is the slow-roasted al pastor pork served with onions and cilantro. There are also locations in Aurora and on Sheridan Boulevard.

A neighborhood favorite, El Camino offers Tex-Mex favorites and plenty of tequila to wash it all down. The signature al pastor tacos are not to be missed and come with house-marinated pork shoulder, pan-seared with fresh pineapple and topped with salsa de arbol, red onion, and cilantro. Taco Tuesday ($1 tacos) is actually a thing here.

With an extensive Mexican-inspired menu. this LoHi institution offers one irresistible taco option, the al pastor for two, which includes pork al pastor, chile blackened grouper, spicy calabacitas, red rice, and pinto bean refritos. Also worth trying is the bottomless brunch taco bar on Saturdays.

Chef Troy Guard's modern taqueria makes intriguing tacos filled with lamb neck, beer-battered Mahi, and octopus with five locations. The Rino location also boasts a next-door lounge that serves tacos late into the night.

Two brick-and-mortar cantina at Stanley Marketplace and a hot-pink truck assemble tacos with unique ingredients, including chorizo and red onion escabeche. There is also a griddled soft corn variant with tender belly bacon and jalapeño.

A family-owned operation, this modern taqueria in Uptown offers light and creative Mexican fare. The signature O.M.F.G. is a taco made with raw tuna, lime, cilantro aioli, pickled onion, avocado, and cabbage, served on a bib lettuce "tortilla."

This Capitol Hill watering hole is a happy hour sneak spot with specials that start at 3 p.m. and last until 7 p.m. The tinga taco is everything a chicken taco should be with slow-cooked shredded chicken topped with onions, chipotle, avocado, and crema.

This Santa Fe spot is the king of Denver taco shops. A three-decade-old institution, El Taco offers great carne asada, lengua, and al pastor tacos. Bonus: The smothered chile relleno burrito and the huevos rancheros are also worthwhile.

Across its three locations — Union Station, Cherry Creek, and Colfax — Machete puts a contemporary spin on tacos. There are 20-some choices, though the campechano with grilled flank steak is a must.

This Latin American-inspired restaurant and bar on South Broadway offers a variety of tacos including the must-have, slow-roasted bison short ribs with salsa estofado, jicama slaw, and queso casero.

This large, Old South Pearl restaurant threads the line between modern Mexican and traditional. If only one taco is to be had here, it’s the barbacoa de borrego with guajillo pepper-steamed lamb neck and cheek, and radish, cilantro, and onion salad.

It only makes sense that this menu truly represents this funky taco spot’s name, which literally translates to “pig.” The “say what” taco comes with crispy fried pig ears, cochino slaw, white onions, and serrano pepper salsa.