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Where to find the best authentic tacos in Kelowna

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Today marks a special day, National Taco Day.

A day to celebrate all that is flavor-filled salsas, pickled vegetables, and juicy meats propped on top of mouth-watering corn tortillas.

Look no further, letѻýs get down to business and taco ѻýbout the most important list youѻýll encounter today.

Best Tacos in Kelowna

1. YLW Tacos

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This gem of a food truck can be seen off of Highway 97 just before Dilworth Road, itѻýs impossible to miss with its fun outdoor eating space and bright colored umbrellas.

Thereѻýs a reason YLW Tacos won the best taco award in Kelowna. Whatѻýs special about this taco joint is that they make their hand-pressed corn tortillas daily, and offer what some would say the best pork belly tacos in the Okanagan.

ѻýWe come in early in the morning and prepare a huge portion of corn masa (dough) and hand press our tortillas,ѻý said chef and owner Desmond Cresswell. ѻýOur motto is fresh daily.ѻý

If you havenѻýt already, make sure to stop by before the end of October when they close for the winter.

2. Latin Fiesta

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Stepping into Rutlandѻýs Latin Fiesta is like being transported into a true Mexican taqueria. Itѻýs hard to ignore the scent of corn tortillas and hot grilled meats.

What you see is what you get at Latin Fiesta, an amazing plate with bold amazing colours, that tastes better than it looks. They offer all the taco connoisseur favourites, everything from delicious fish tacos to pork tacos al pastor.

Not only does Latin Fiesta offer authentic Mexican food, but they also offer El Salvadorian dishes. After tasting their tacos, save a little room for a pupusa or tamale.

Be wary, the only con of this amazing restaurant is that theyѻýre closed on Sundays.

3. El Taquero

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A Kelowna local favourite, El Taquero screams everything Mexico City street-style tacos.

If youѻýre looking to enjoy a taco after walking the boardwalk at City Park, this is your nearest stop for a delicious taco.

This taco shop offers a variety of tacos, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. Plus, they offer an amazing plastic-free catering service.

ѻýKelowna loves our Happy Hours, we offer 4 tacos of your choice and a margarita for 15.99,ѻý said margarita shaker Marnie Burnett.

El Taquero hosts their Happy Hour daily from 2 to 6 p.m.

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Natalia Cuevas Huaico
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Natalia Cuevas Huaico

About the Author: Natalia Cuevas Huaico

A Vancouver-born and recent graduate of the Broadcast and Online Journalism program at BCIT, Natalia decided to jumpstart her social media and journalism career in beautiful Kelowna.
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