Build a Taco and We’ll Tell You Which Mexican City Is Calling Your Name

Mexico has incredible food, gorgeous beaches, ancient ruins, and enough variety to satisfy every type of traveler.

But where should you go?

Let your taco preferences guide you!

Answer five questions about your perfect taco, and we’ll match you with the Mexican destination that fits your vibe. Will you end up in a beach town, a colonial city, or somewhere totally unexpected? Let’s find out.

Build a Taco and We'll Tell You Which Mexican City Is Calling Your Name

Pick your tortilla:

Handmade corn tortilla from a local market

Charred corn tortilla with a smoky flavor

Thick, fluffy corn tortilla

Soft flour tortilla

Crispy fried tortilla shell

Choose your protein:

Slow-cooked mole with chicken

Grilled fish with citrus

Spicy birria (goat or beef stew)

Conchinita pibil (slow-roasted pork)

Garlic shrimp

Now let's add toppings:

Grasshoppers (chapulines) and crumbly cheese

Fresh avocado and microgreens

Pickled onions and lots of cilantro

Habanero salsa and pickled red onions

Mango salsa and a squeeze of lime

Pick a side:

Black beans with a smoky kick

Quinoa salad

Charros beans (bean stew with bacon and chorizo)

Sopa de lima

Elote (grilled corn)

Last one! Choose a drink to go with your taco:

Mezcal

Green juice or kombucha

Tequila

Horchata

Piña colada

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