Taqueria Tecalitlan

Reviews

• Christine T.

  star star star star star 12 June 2026

  ditto.  The only complaint is that they close early.  Family run joint, great food, good prices.  
  They also have a nice little assortment of Mexican candies and snacks for sale.
  
  Parking stinks and the dining area is small.  They have a drive thru. I think it is functional but it is awkwardly placed because the lot is so small.
  
  Eat here.  Get the sopes. Say thank you.

• Eric C.

  star star star star star 6 June 2026

  The reviews here are spot on. Very cheap prices for delicious authentic flavors. The quality is superb! Super friendly staff too!
  
  The tortilla on the tacos is exactly what I'm looking for. Slight crisp on the outside, super hot and soft in the inside.
  
  We had 8 tacos, a pork tamale, horchata and bottle of sangria soda all for $15. I wish I lived closer!  
  
  Bathrooms are also very clean and nice. Think its shared within the building.  
  
  I do wish they had a salsa bar though instead of just a couple salsas in bottles.

• Jonny M.

  star star star star star_border 1 June 2026

  Every time we come down to the States means getting our Mexican on. This time it was to try Taqueria Tecalitlan. They're next door to Niener Niener Wiener. They also have a food truck that's in the same area/neighbourhood.
  
  We dropped in on a Friday (around 11:00am) and were the first customers. Busy, popular spot with what seems like several regulars. The inside has room for about 32 people (6 tables and several high chairs). They were playing Spanish pop music videos on the TV's.
  
  The menu is small but there's about 10 items to choose from. You choose the type of meat you want for most options.
  
  - Sauces - they bring out two sauces to the table. A red and green (which had a solid but subtle kick to it).
  - Horchata ($2.00 US) - legit. An abundance of real, delicious cinnamon flavour. I wanted a second cup.
  - 6x Tacos ($1.75 US) - we opted for the asada (beef), adobada (pork), cabeza (cheek), buches (pork stomach), lengua ($2.00 US) and tripea ($2.50 US). The best was the tripea (flavourful, fatty and tender) and lengua. Cabeza and buches were also delightful with a satisfyingly crunchy texture. Least favourite was the asada; slightly dry and not much flavour going on.
  - Torta ($5.99 US) - we opted for carnitas (deep fried pork) with tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado and cabbage. The sandwich is massive; almost as big as your face. Slightly toasted but could have been even more so. The carnitas was moist and flavourful. Really liked the pickled jalapeños but wish they added more avocado.
  - Sopito ($2.50 US) - we opted for pollo (chicken) with cotija cheese, cilantro, onion, cabbage and pico de gallo. Pollo was enjoyable and the sopito itself had a good texture.
  
  Another solid Mexican spot with good prices and eats. Would come back to TT for their other dishes.

• Joe C.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  If you like asada burritos and are thinking of going here stop thinking and go.  They have a van on Meridian and Smith, too.  But you should go because the burritos are miraculous.  I mean it.  I don't think you can make a better burrito at home or in a restaurant because these asada burritos (I just finished mine) are not humanly possible to make and be this yummy.  My son orders the chicken tacos and loves them.  I've also ordered a tostada and it was great too but I have FOMOOAB (fear of missing out on another burrito) so I can't bring myself to order another one.

• Kathy Y.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  So I had to do some errands in Bellingham and was craving avocado and tacos so checked my trusty yelp app and found Taqueria Tecalitlan!! Gracias omggg I'm so glad we've came across this gem. I've now ended up ordering take out to bring across the border that's how delicious they are!
  
  The establishment itself is clean and small but colourful and have various Mexican sweets candies etc on the counter area. You come in, place your order, get a number and then they bring you your food. We tried the carne asada tacos and sopitos as well as the pollo. The portions are standard but it's so filling!! Fresh ingredients too! and I swear I'll be coming back every month if I can!! You won't be disappointed!!