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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Pittsburgh Magazine, TribLIVE, Mt Lebanon Magazine, and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Updated September 2026.
Duo's · East Liberty
Duo's serves Mexico City-inspired tacos on tortillas made in house at its East Liberty counter. Fillings such as suadero, beef cheek, and al pastor sit alongside salsas with distinct heat and texture. Its dining room also hosts Spanish-language learning.
Totopo Cocina & Cantina · Mt. Lebanon
Totopo Cocina & Cantina is a Mexican restaurant on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. The spacious dining room was conceived around the owners’ memories of home-cooked dishes from León, Mexico and a full bar. Its owners later opened the more taco-focused Tocayo in Shadyside.
Tocayo - Shadyside
Tocayo is a Shadyside taqueria built around blue corn tortillas, tacos, and a substantial tequila and mezcal selection. Its compact Ivy Street space gives the meal a neighborhood bar rhythm, with shareable starters and familiar fillings handled carefully.
La Palapa · South Side
La Palapa serves regional Mexican dishes from a colorful East Carson Street dining room. Tacos, mole, pozole, and weekend specials give the menu more range than a narrow taqueria format, while cocktails and a patio support leisurely meals. Chef Jose Luis Zegarra leads the cooking.
Las Palmas Pittsburgh #1 · Brookline
Las Palmas combines a Mexican grocery with a street-facing taco counter in Brookline. Diners choose meats and dress tortillas with onions, cilantro, and salsa from the self-service bar, making the stop especially direct and informal.