The Best Tacos & Mexican in Canton, GA
Authentic Oaxacan street tacos, an elevated sit-down dinner with margaritas, or a dependable family weeknight — Canton's local Mexican spots deliver.
Whether you want authentic Oaxacan street tacos, an elevated sit-down dinner with great margaritas, or a dependable family weeknight, these are Canton's local Mexican spots.
The best tacos and Mexican in Canton, GA — Taqueria Oaxaquena, La Cantina on Main, and 7 Tequilas.
Taqueria Oaxaquena
📍 491 Marietta Rd, Canton, GA 30114 (also 180 Riverstone Pkwy)
💵 $ · tacos $3–3.50, plates $9–13
Counter-serve, no-frills, and the real deal — where locals go for authentic Oaxacan tacos rather than a full-service Tex-Mex experience.
Al pastor and barbacoa tacos — or the tlayuda, the big Oaxacan specialty.
La Cantina on Main
📍 210 E Main St, Canton, GA 30114
💵 $ · plates $10–16
A more polished, sit-down Mexican experience downtown — good cocktails, a lively room, space for groups, and a popular weekend brunch.
The queso panela asado and a margarita, plus tacos or enchiladas.
7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant
📍 1433 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
💵 $ · most entrées $11–17
A dependable, friendly neighborhood Mexican spot in the Riverstone corridor — the casual weeknight standby, not a special-occasion room.
Sizzling fajitas and a house margarita.
La Luna Bakery & Deli
📍 250 Marietta Rd, Canton, GA 30114
💵 $ · pan dulce $1.50–3, plates $9–13
One of downtown Canton's oldest family businesses — and a legit taquería behind the bakery counter. Authentic street and al pastor tacos, tamales, and birria, with fresh pan dulce to finish.
Al pastor or street tacos — and grab a concha for the road.
Taco Riko
📍 Mobile taco truck · Canton, GA · 678-322-6538
💵 $ · street tacos & burritos
A mobile taqueria serving some of Canton's best street tacos straight from the window — carne asada, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos. When you want the real, no-frills taco fix, this is the local find worth chasing down.
The carne asada street tacos, plus a loaded burrito or the carne asada quesadilla — and don't skip the extra salsa.