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Street Tacos

Three tacos, endless ways to build your favorite.

★★★★★ Rated 4.9 by our guests

Our Trio of Tacos comes exactly as it's served on the streets of Mexico City: double 100% corn tortillas, hand-pressed daily, layered with your protein of choice and finished with fresh onion, cilantro, a lime wedge, and grilled onions on the side. No fillers, no shortcuts — every order is built fresh when you request it.

Choose Your Protein

Every item below is available with any of these proteins, grilled or slow-cooked fresh every morning.

Carne Asada

Grilled steak

Pollo Asado

Grilled chicken

Al Pastor

Achiote pork

Birria

Braised beef

Carnitas

Braised pork

Chorizo

House sausage

Milanesa

Breaded steak

Grilled Veggie

Grilled veggies

Trio of Tacos — Options

Carne Asada Taco

Popular
$11.24

Grilled steak, Mexico City–style, finished with onion, cilantro, and grilled onions on the side.

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Pollo Asado Taco

$10.25

Grilled chicken, marinated and charred, topped with fresh onion and cilantro.

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Al Pastor Taco

Popular🌶 Spicy
$10.25

Achiote-marinated pork, cooked trompo-style, with a hint of pineapple sweetness.

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Birria Taco

Popular
$11.24

Slow-braised shredded beef, deeply seasoned and fall-apart tender.

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Carnitas Taco

$10.25

Braised pork, crisped at the edges, classic and comforting.

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Chorizo Taco

🌶 Spicy
$10.25

House-made Mexican pork chorizo, bold and smoky.

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Milanesa Taco

$11.24

Thin-pounded steak, breaded and pan-fried until golden.

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Grilled Veggie Taco

$10.25

Charred onion and tomato, topped with fresh avocado slices.

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Make It a Meal

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Pair it with the sides our regulars never skip.

Finish It Sweet

Save Room for Dessert

The three house favorites — a perfect close to any order.

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Tacos FAQ

Common questions about our street tacos at El Carretón Taqueria in Gainesville, GA.

What proteins are available for the tacos at El Carretón?
We offer eight proteins for our street tacos: Carne Asada (grilled steak), Pollo Asado (grilled chicken), Al Pastor (achiote-marinated pork), Birria (slow-braised beef), Carnitas (braised pork), Chorizo (house-made pork sausage), Milanesa (breaded steak), and a Grilled Veggie option. All are prepared fresh daily.
What makes El Carretón's street tacos authentic?
Our tacos are served on double corn tortillas with fresh cilantro, white onion, a lime wedge, and grilled onions on the side — exactly how they're served at street carts across Mexico City. No fillers, no shortcuts.
Can I order tacos for delivery in Gainesville, GA?
Yes. You can order our tacos for delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub. For the best price and fastest service, order directly through our Toast online ordering page for pickup. El Carretón is located at 608 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501.
What are the most popular tacos at El Carretón?
Carne Asada, Al Pastor, and Birria are consistently our best sellers — look for the “Popular” tag on the menu.
Does El Carretón offer vegetarian tacos?
Yes — our Grilled Veggie taco features charred onion, tomato, and fresh avocado, prepared with the same care as every other item on our menu.

Best Street Tacos in Gainesville, GA

Searching for the best tacos in Gainesville, GA? El Carretón Taqueria at 608 Atlanta Hwy serves authentic Mexico City–style street tacos made fresh daily, with your choice of eight slow-cooked proteins — from classic carne asada and al pastor to birria and milanesa. Every order comes on double corn tortillas with fresh onion, cilantro, and grilled onions on the side. Order online for pickup or delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub — open late, every day of the week.