Editors’ Choice
Bueno Malo
Andover
Chef/co-owner Franco Lozano III uses recipes passed down by his Mexican grandmother to create his delicious overstuffed tacos. Try the Carnitas, filled with slow-cooked pork topped with pico de gallo, or the vegan roasted cauliflower, topped with avocado mousse and pickled onions. Get two tacos with a generous portion of rice and beans for just $20. The space, tucked into a courtyard off of Main Street, transports everyone to California.
93 Main St. (interior courtyard), Andover, 978-409-2119, buenomalo.com
Readers’ Choice
Metzy’s
Newburyport
The grilled steak taco topped with an onion ring was an instant classic, but under the guidance of chef Chris Lee, Metzy’s tacos have blossomed with global influences. Think a Cuban taco, packed with pork, Swiss cheese, Dijonnaise sauce, ham and a fried pickle, or an authentic-inflected one filled with chicken tinga.
5 Boston Way, Newburyport, 978-255-7347, metzys.com