š® The Longmont Taco Trail Is Callingā¦
The Longmont Taco Trail š¶ļø
Happy Monday, Longmont!š§”
Some weeks call for spreadsheets ā this one calls for salsa. If youāve ever wondered how many tacos you can reasonably eat in a single downtown stroll⦠well, youāre about to find out.
Downtown is stacked with bold flavors, family traditions, and a few modern twists that might surprise you. Read on and map out your next taco stop (or five).
If youāre building your perfect taco crawl, whatās your first stop?
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The Longmont Taco Trail š¶ļø
Photo by: š® Josieās Tacos
Hereās your official Longmont Taco Trail:
š 246 Main St
A stylish taqueria and tequila bar bringing serious street taco energy ā think carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, and chorizo. Pair your picks with inventive cocktails or a local draft in a lively, modern setting thatās perfect for taco night with friends.
š® Josieās Tacos
š 345 Main St
A cozy, family-run favorite known for breakfast burritos, authentic street tacos, tamales, and flautas. Itās classic comfort food made with love ā the kind of place that feels like itās been feeding the neighborhood forever.
š® Teocalli Cocina
š 460 Main St
Regional Mexican flavors in a sleek Main Street atmosphere. Start with guac or ceviche, then dive into gourmet tacos like birria, carnitas, or pollo ā bold flavors, beautifully done.
š® Summit Tacos
š 237 Collyer St
Casual, colorful, and known for taco flights (yes, flights). With vegan options, a festive patio, creative events, and a beloved happy hour, this spot keeps things fun and flavorful.
š® Santiagoās
š 215 Main St
A local staple for affordable, no-frills classics. Street tacos, crunchy hard shells, and even Indian tacos ā itās family-friendly, fast, and always hits the spot.
Downtown Longmont isnāt just walkable ā itās snackable. Make it a solo taco crawl, a date-night detour, or a ājust one more stopā kind of evening.
š Rocky Heard Youā¦
He saw what you were excited about this week ā and he decided to share a few canāt-miss events over on Instagram. If you like visuals, behind-the-scenes moments, and quick hits of whatās happeninā, this oneās for you.
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š³ Now Voting: Longmontās Best Pastries š„
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š Vote for your favorite pastry spot and help crown Longmontās best.
See You on Main
Downtown Longmont just gave you a delicious reason to wander. Whether itās a solo lunch run or a full-blown taco tour with friends, thereās no wrong order ā just bring your appetite.
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See you, Wednesday!
ā Ben
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