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We bring the taco party to you! Based in Northeast Ohio.
Read about us in Cleveland Magazine!
Call us.
We bring the taco party to you! Based in Northeast Ohio.
Read about us in Cleveland Magazine!
About Us
Our Story
Mark and Laura Puente launched Puente’s Tijuana Tacos after visiting dozens of taco stands across Southern California in 2019 and 2020.
The hallmark of Tijuana-style tacos is meat grilled over mesquite charcoal. Mark’s lifelong passion for meat smoking and grilling drove him to Tijuana-style tacos.
Mark, an investigative reporter, twice a Pulitizer Prize finalist and a former truck driver, visited carnicerias across Los Angeles to ask Mexican butchers about the best cuts of meat for Tijuana tacos. He also gleaned insight from tacqueros across Los Angeles. He brought those tips from Los Angeles to Northeast Ohio in 2021. Mark and Laura enlisted family members and friends to help spread the word about their brand of tacos in the Cleveland area.
Puente’s Tijuana Tacos have a unique taste like no other tacos in the area. The meats on our signature TJ-style tacos are grilled over mesquite coals and served with a healthy smear of bright green guac salsa, salsa verde and red salsa.
What Makes Puente's Tijuana Tacos Unique?
We don't cook anything in a truck. We grill the meats over mesquite coals in front of you. The corn tortillas are pressed fresh in front of you. Nothing is fried on a griddle. You can garnish your tacos with one or all three salsas. No upcharges for any salsas-including guacamole. We are a licensed, mobile food establishment.
Available for Events
Do you have a company picnic, graduation party, a neighborhood gathering or other special events where you want to deliver a unique taco experience to your guests? Our weekends book up fast, so contact us soon.
Watch a WKYC Channel 3 Segment About Us
Pushing for changes to Brunswick's mobile food vendor ordiance
Brunswick passes mobile food vendor ordinance
Mark joins the BBQ Central Show to talk tacos
Our Videos
Video credit: Tim Harrison Photo and Scott Shaw Photography
All food is prepped in our commercial kitchen in Valley City. The kitchen is registered and inspected by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
In a Spot Near You
We bring great tacos to locations all across Cuyahoga, Medina, Summit, Lorain, Lake and other counties. We will arrive two hours before an events starts to setup and begin cooking. Our calendar below shows our schedule for public events and pop-ups. Be sure to follow our social media pages to see if we're serving delicious tacos near you. The smell of mesquite charcoal and searing meat will fill the neighborhood air!
Where To Find Us-Check Back Often For Public Events
Menu
Meat Choices
We serve three types of meat at public events. We can customize menus, including vegan options, for any private event. Please contact us for details and pricing.
Carne Asada
We use only Certified Angus Beef ® for our tacos. Our beef is marinated over night in a special seasoning before grilling.
Chorizo
We make our own chorizo from a recipe passed down from my great grandfather, who used to make it and sell it in Mexico.
Pollo
Our chicken is marinated overnight in a special seasoning before it hits the grill.
We also offer Queso Tacos.
We melt cheese under a corn tortilla on a griddle and then fill it with your choice of meat and toppings.
Taco Salsas + Taco Toppings
Red Salsa (Mild)
Salsa Verde (Medium)
Guacamole Salsa (Mild, No heat)
Cilantro
Diced Onions
Sliced Radishes
Lime Wedges
Reviews
Contact Us for a Custom Event Quote
Let's talk!
We can create a menu to meet the needs for your event. Please contact us to discuss pricing.
Puente's Tijuana Tacos
Strongsville, Ohio 44149, United States
Photo Gallery
Chrorizo grilling over mesquite coals.
Photo credit: Tim Harrison Photo.
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