Tacos with cilantro, lime, and dipping sauce; illustrative photo

Illustrative photo: Los Muertos Crew / Pexels. Not a photo of a local restaurant.

Updated October 2026

Looking for tacos near Holland, Michigan? This guide starts with local favorites in Holland and Zeeland, with additional stops in Douglas, Fennville and Saugatuck clearly labeled. Choose al pastor, steak, takeout or a less-traditional taco below.

We asked local Facebook groups for their taco recommendations. Reader order tips are identified in each entry; other suggestions come from restaurant menus rather than a personal tasting or a ranked poll.

Menus and availability change. In particular, Saugataco is closed for regular service for the 2026 season; its entry is for planning a future visit, not a stop to make today.

Making a family afternoon of it? Pair your taco stop with one of these indoor activities around Holland. For another easy dinner idea, explore our local pizza picks.

So…where should you start?

For al pastor: Tacos Borre and Mezkla both received specific recommendations.

For takeout: Readers pointed to Mi Favorita, including its online ordering.

For steak tacos: Try the reader picks at Taqueria Azteca or La Conchita N’ More. At La Conchita, the tip was to ask for green salsa.

For something less traditional: A reader singled out the Seoulful taco at StrEATs in Zeeland.

For a Tuesday outing: Wild Dog in Douglas got a Taco Tuesday recommendation, and its website currently advertises the event.

For a future Saugatuck stop: Save Saugataco for next season. It is closed for regular service for the 2026 season.


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The taco spots locals recommended

Tacos Borre — Holland

Why it made the guide: Locals recommended Borre’s Douglas Avenue location.

What to try: Al pastor, shrimp, lengua, and crispy tripa. Those were the specific orders readers shared.

Good to know: The direct online menu lists pastor, shrimp, and tripa. Ask about lengua and your preferred preparation before making a special trip.

Mezkla — Downtown Holland

Taco plates with rice and beans at Mezkla in downtown Holland

Taco plates at Mezkla. Photo courtesy of Mezkla.

Al pastor on the spit beside a pineapple at Mezkla in downtown Holland

Al pastor on the spit. Photo courtesy of Mezkla.

Why it made the guide: Readers liked having a downtown restaurant option, and one specifically praised the atmosphere and handmade tortillas.

What to try: Al pastor was a reader suggestion. Readers also suggested chorizo, chicken, and cheese tacos.

Good to know: Mezkla’s menu lists handmade corn tortillas, along with pastor, tinga chicken, chorizo, and queso panela tacos.

Mi Favorita — Holland

Why it made the guide: Locals recommended Mi Favorita. A reader specifically picked it for takeout.

What to try: Start with an Original carne asada taco with cilantro and onion, on your choice of corn or flour tortilla, from the shop’s menu.

Good to know: Online ordering is available through the shop’s website. The kitchen closes before the grocery store, so check kitchen hours when planning dinner.

Taqueria Azteca — Holland

Why it made the guide: Azteca had a specific steak-taco recommendation, plus another reader who named it as their Holland choice.

What to try: Carne asada tacos were a reader’s recommendation. The restaurant’s linked ordering menu also lists a Taco Dinner with three tacos, a choice of meat, rice, beans and salad if you want a full meal rather than individual tacos.

Good to know: Use the official site’s online-ordering link for pickup or delivery options. Confirm preparation choices and availability there before placing an order; this entry is the North Park Drive location.

Taqueria Arandas — Holland

Why it made the guide: Locals recommended Arandas.

What to try: Al pastor tacos, Mexican-style with cilantro and onion, from the restaurant’s menu.

Good to know: The Douglas Avenue restaurant describes its approach as quick-service Mexican food and links directly to online ordering. Its menu includes carne asada, al pastor, carnitas, barbacoa and chorizo, giving a group several fillings to choose from without changing stops.

Birria Boyz — Holland

Why it made the guide: Locals recommended Birria Boyz.

What to try: Start with the quesabirria from its birria menu.

Good to know: The restaurant’s online menu lists quesabirria and asada tacos.

StrEATs Taco Kitchen — Zeeland

Three tacos with tater tots and dipping sauces from StrEATs Taco Kitchen in Zeeland

Photo courtesy of StrEATs Taco Kitchen.

Street-facing storefront of StrEATs Taco Kitchen.

Photo courtesy of StrEATs Taco Kitchen.

Dining area inside StrEATs Taco Kitchen.

Photo courtesy of StrEATs Taco Kitchen.

Why it made the guide: A reader suggested StrEATs specifically for a less-traditional taco and gave us a clear order to start with.

What to try: The Seoulful taco, recommended by a reader.

Good to know: The official menu describes Seoulful as Korean-marinated ribeye with Szechuan peppercorn jicama slaw on a flour tortilla.

More reader picks around the area

La Conchita N’ More — Holland

Why it made the guide: A reader gave a simple, specific order that makes this an easy one to put on a taco list.

What to try: Steak tacos with green salsa, recommended by a reader.

Good to know: Its official Facebook page also highlights breakfast tacos, conchas, and café de olla. Check the page for current hours and specials.

La Michoacana Ice Cream & Munchiez — Holland

Why it made the guide: Locals recommended this stop.

What to try: Walking Taco, listed on its Holland delivery menu. Check current availability when you order.

Location: Check its official Facebook page for the current location before heading out.

Good to know: A reader mentioned a Tuesday taco special. Check the business for the current offer before planning around it.

Taco+Bar — Holland

Why it made the guide: A local reader recommended Taco+Bar.

What to try: Al pastor with grilled pineapple, red onion, and cilantro, from the menu linked on the restaurant’s website. Check the current menu before ordering.

Good to know: This is the West 8th Street restaurant in Holland, not an out-of-town stop. Its website links both the menu and online ordering, so you can check the available tacos and ordering options before heading downtown.

Tacos El Cuñado — Holland

Why it made the guide: A reader recommended the location off Lakewood Boulevard.

What to try: Mexican-style pastor tacos with marinated pork, onion, and cilantro, from the restaurant’s menu.

Good to know: The Bay Park Drive location is off Lakewood Boulevard. It offers dine-in and takeout, plus drive-through pickup for phone orders at 616-298-7225. Its website notes that holiday menus can differ, so confirm your order and pickup details directly.

Wild Dog — Douglas

Why it made the guide: A reader’s recommendation was all about timing: Taco Tuesday.

What to try: Readers suggested Taco Tuesday. Check the restaurant for that week’s taco choices.

Good to know: This downtown Douglas restaurant advertises Taco Tuesday each Tuesday this fall alongside its Mediterranean-inspired dinner menu. It recommends reservations for dinner. Check that week’s taco choices and service details before making the drive; the reader’s tip was the Tuesday event, not a named taco.

El Jaripeo — Fennville

Why it made the guide: A reader included El Jaripeo among their Holland-area taco recommendations, giving the guide an option farther south.

What to try: Tacos Carne Asada comes as three skirt-steak tacos with a choice of corn or flour tortillas. The official ordering page also lists three quesabirria tacos with rice and beans. These are menu-based options, rather than specific dishes named in the reader recommendation.

Good to know: This is the downtown Fennville restaurant on East Main Street, south of Holland. Its official ordering page offers pickup and delivery options; check availability for your location before planning around delivery.

El Patrón — Holland

Why it made the guide: El Patrón was another reader pick.

What to try: Al pastor tacos with grilled pineapple, previously highlighted on the restaurant’s website. Confirm the current menu directly before going.

Good to know: The restaurant is on West Shore Drive in Holland. The official site provides online ordering and a direct phone number, 616-796-8336, for checking current menu details. The al pastor suggestion comes from the website, not a specific reader endorsement.

Save this one for next season

Saugataco — Saugatuck

Steak taco at Saugataco in Saugatuck

Saugataco’s steak taco. Photo courtesy of Saugataco.

Why it made the guide: Locals recommended Saugataco for its less-traditional style, freshness, and flavor.

What to try: For a future visit, look for the coconut shrimp taco from its ordering menu. Confirm reopening and the new menu first.

Good to know: Closed for regular service for the 2026 season. The business’s website confirms the closure. It hopes to see readers in spring; check for a reopening announcement before planning a visit.

Menus, specials, and hours can change, and we’ll keep updating the guide.

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