Taqueria El Crucero — tacos in Waco, TX

Taqueria El Crucero

4.6· 399 Google reviews·$·Alta Vista

Taqueria El Crucero is a Waco, TX taco spot in the Alta Vista area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 399 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
399
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Alta Vista, Waco
  • •Plenty of community reviews

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Alta Vista, Waco
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Taqueria El Crucero serve?+

Taqueria El Crucero is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Taqueria El Crucero located?+

Taqueria El Crucero is at 2505 Robinson Dr, Waco, TX 76706, USA, in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Waco, Texas.

Is Taqueria El Crucero good?+

Taqueria El Crucero has a 4.6★ average across 399 Google reviews — loved by locals by Waco taco standards.

How expensive is Taqueria El Crucero?+

Taqueria El Crucero sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Waco taquería.

Taco Love Feed

Community posts · separate from Google
Log in to share a taco moment. A photo is required for every post.
🌮

Be the first Taco Lover to post what you ordered here.

Share a photo and a quick take — help the next taco hunter pick a winner.

  • • What taco did you order?
  • • Was the salsa worth it?
  • • Would you bring a friend?
  • • Best time to go?
Log in to post

More in Waco

Torchy's Tacos — tacos in Waco, TX

Torchy's Tacos

4.4

Downtown, Waco · $ · 3,560 reviews

“Local chain serving Mexican-street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.”

View Taco Joint

Looking for tacos in Waco?

Taqueria El Crucero is one of many great taco spots in Waco, Texas. Browse the full guide to Waco taco joints, including more options near Alta Vista, or map a weekend taco road trip across the region.

Explore more