Pasco doesn’t get much food credit — people drive down to Tampa or over to Dunedin when they want a good meal, past a handful of genuinely solid taco spots sitting right here between the strip malls and cattle farms. Here are five real ones, spread across the county, with addresses and hours confirmed directly.
1. Tacos El Chapo — New Port Richey
A straightforward street-taco counter on US-19, known for corn tortillas, fresh cilantro and onion, and birria tacos as the most-ordered item.
Good to know: 9247 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654. (727) 297-4484. Open Monday–Saturday, 8am–9pm. Closed Sunday.
2. Taco Amigo — Zephyrhills
A full-service taco spot on Gall Boulevard with generous portions — carne asada and queso birria tacos are the two most called out in reviews, with rice and beans served alongside.
Good to know: 5009 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542. (813) 377-6026. Open Monday–Thursday and Sunday 10am–9pm, Friday–Saturday 10am–9:30pm.
3. Las Perlas Mexican Restaurant — New Port Richey
A sit-down Mexican restaurant on Trouble Creek Road, with breakfast tacos and chorizo among the dishes reviewers mention most.
Good to know: 5003 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34652. (727) 645-5141. Open Monday–Saturday 10am–10pm, Sunday 11am–9pm.
4. Rey Del Taco — Land O’ Lakes
A food truck on Land O’ Lakes Boulevard doing straightforward, well-loaded street-style tacos — shrimp tacos show up often in local reviews when they’re running.
Good to know: 3939 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639. (727) 992-1880. Call ahead to confirm hours — food truck schedules shift.
5. Taqueria El Guache — Dade City
A family-run food truck out toward Dade City’s old town square, known for homemade tortillas, carne asada, and fish tacos. Cash only, so come prepared.
Good to know: 37006 Lock St, Dade City, FL 33523. (352) 523-4088. Open daily, 10am–9pm.
Five spots, five different corners of the county. Worth the drive to any of them before heading to Tampa for the same thing.