Taco Spots
in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Craving tacos while on your beach vacation? Our shores are home to plenty of fantastic restaurants with tacos on the menu. Not only that, but you can enjoy coastal cocktails and stunning views while you chow down on a couple (or three or four) delicious tacos. Check out these nine spots on Alabama's beaches that serve tacos.
COASTAL
There's nothing like tacos by the water. You'll find mango tuna, grouper, and island shrimp tacos at COASTAL's beachside bar. Add COASTAL's signature Orange Beach Margarita to your order, and you've got the perfect beachfront meal.
YoHo Rum & Tacos
You can expect plenty of enticing tacos at YoHo Rum & Tacos. A few of this restaurant's offerings include barbacoa, blackened shrimp, firecracker shrimp, and peanut ginger chicken tacos. If you have difficulty deciding which to try, you can mix and match up to three different flavors.
Tacky Jacks
Whether you like 'em fried, grilled, or blackened, Tacky Jacks has all the seafood tacos you need. Choose from flaky fish, gulf grouper, shrimp, mahi-mahi, and firecracker shrimp. With locations in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Fort Morgan, you can't pass up grabbing a bite to eat at Tacky Jacks.
Burro Azul Beach Cantina
After a beach day at Gulf Place, head over to Burro Azul for dinner and daiquiris. This beach cantina serves incredible Mexican dishes, such as quesadillas, burritos, fajitas, and of course, tacos. Served with Spanish-style rice and black beans, Burro Azul has carne asada, fried mahi mahi, blackened shrimp, veggie, and grilled chicken tacos
Wolf Bay Restaurant
If you're searching for a fantastic lunch spot with tacos, look no further than Wolf Bay. On the menu, you'll find coastal tacos made with slaw, shredded cheese, and chipotle tartar and served in soft tortilla shells. You have your choice of chicken, fish, and shrimp and can have them fried, grilled, or blackened.
The Gulf
Chow down on fabulous seafood tacos while watching the waves at The Gulf. This waterfront spot is known for its unique atmosphere and unbelievable coastal cuisine. Taco lovers can choose shrimp and mahi-mahi tacos served in flour tortillas or in a bowl over brown rice and black beans.
Cactus Cantina
Fans of traditional tacos will want to stop by one of the several Cactus Cantinas in the area. This popular Mexican spot offers seven different tacos; guests can choose from soft flour, soft corn, or hard corn shells. Tacos are served with two sides, and we highly recommend getting the restaurant's signature cactus grits.
Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails
Fish, shrimp, chicken, steak, and veggies – you've got your choice of five amazing tacos at Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails. All orders come with shoestring fries and black beans. Go ahead and add the scratch margarita to your order, as this beachy spot squeezes its juice and crafts its own syrup.
