The Tacos At El Nopalito Taqueria In Florida Are Made From Scratch Every Day
By Megan Todaro|Published September 12, 2023
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Megan Todaro was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and still calls The Sunshine State home today. While saving lives and putting out fires during the day, Megan is also passionate about writing and travel, especially when it comes to sharing her knowledge of her home state. A few of Megan's favorites include: favorite Florida vacation destination - New Smyrna Beach. Favorite Florida restaurant - Eastside Pizza in Miami. Favorite Florida hidden gem - Shibuya Sushi Art. Favorite Florida OnlyInYourState article: Take A Terrifying Florida Road Trip That Will Surely Haunt Your Dreams.
I love nothing more than visiting a new restaurant and realizing that the food is made fresh every single time. Let’s face it – you can tell when a restaurant freezes its food and reheats it when a guest sits down. But this isn’t true when visiting El Nopalito Taqueria in Hollywood, Florida. You won’t find any frozen food here – always fresh, traditional ingredients being whipped into truly delicious tacos. Tucked away in the Yellow Green Farmers Market, Booth 416-417, you’ll find some of the best handcrafted vegan tacos in Florida. And if that doesn’t entice you to visit – maybe these photos will…
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Wandering through the gargantuan 100,000-square-foot spot that is Yellow Green Farmers Market, you’ll have your pick of exciting things to eat, shop, and sip.
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But if there is one place that we recommend stopping at first - before you buy plants, spices, and pickles from local vendors - it’s El Nopalito Vegan Taqueria.
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For starters, there aren’t too many completely plant-based taquerias in Florida already, which makes this spot a diamond in the rough.
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However, it isn’t just its rarity that makes this food haven special - it’s the deliciously authentic Mexican tacos being churned out fresh for every single customer.
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This family enterprise was started by Chef Sandra, who wants to leave a lasting legacy for her kids but also hopes to give plant-based eaters and non-plant-based eaters alike a chance to indulge in traditional Mexican cuisine.
The menu here is filled with authentic Mexican options from tacos, quesadillas, chimichangas, and more to the ever-popular quesabirria, made with beefy marinated king oyster mushroom.
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The tortillas are all handmade fresh, and you can taste that with your very first bite.
For meat eaters - you won’t even miss a thing. The traditional beef, chicken, and steak options are all substituted with the best ingredients, from soy-based Mexican sausage to the chicharron, which was my absolute favorite. Add a squeeze of fresh lime on top - pure chef’s kiss.
So the next time you happen to be in the Hollywood, Florida, area, make sure to stop by El Nopalito Taqueria and enjoy homemade tortillas, fresh salsas, and an authentic Mexican experience from a beloved local gem.
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What do you think about visiting El Nopalito Taqueria in Hollywood? Are you ready for some of the best handcrafted vegan tacos in Florida? Sound off in the comments section! Or, if you want to learn more about visiting this plant-based traditional taco spot, then visit the El Nopalito Taqueria website or the El Nopalito Taqueria Facebook Page.
Meanwhile, the next time you’re in the area, make sure to see what types of Tripadvisor experiences you can book!
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