Taqueria El Ultimo Taco

Owner Rolando Curiel likes to say, “If you don’t know Ultimo Taco, you don’t know Brownsville.” He’s referring not to his place but to El Último Taco: Los Originales, in the sister city of Matamoros (see “Tacos Estilo Matamoros” in the Tacopedia). Curiel pays his respect with El Ultimo Taco’s signature mini tacos, featuring curls of tender shaved ribeye cap with slivers of soft avocado and a blizzard of queso. A stop at the nearly 22-year-old taqueria is required when visiting Brownsville. For those hankering for buzzy birria de res tacos, El Ultimo has you covered too.

Hours:

Monday: 11 AM - 10 PM

Tuesday: 11 AM - 10 PM

Wednesday: 11 AM - 10 PM

Thursday: 11 AM - 10 PM

Friday: 11 AM - 10 PM

Saturday: 11 AM - 10 PM

Sunday: 11 AM - 10 PM