Best Tacos in Santa Clara: How We Build Ours

JBy Jose Badillo, Owner · July 22, 2026 · 7 min read

Everyone has a favorite taco spot, and Santa Clara has plenty worth arguing about. We are not here to crown a winner. We would rather show you how we build ours: fresh tacos with chicken, carne asada, or veggie, house salsa, and toppings, plus the loaded Deli Taco and a three-taco plate. Order ahead for pickup on Lafayette Street, or get them delivered through DoorDash and Uber Eats.

What makes a great taco

A great taco is simple food done with care. It starts with a warm tortilla, then well seasoned meat, then fresh toppings that actually taste fresh. When the salsa is made in our kitchen and the meat is cooked to order, you can taste the difference in the first bite. Everything after that is personal preference, which is exactly how a taco should be.

How we build our tacos

Our tacos come with your choice of chicken, carne asada, or veggie, finished with salsa and fresh toppings. Want the full plate? The taco plate brings three tacos with rice, beans, lettuce, and salsa, which is the easy call when you are hungry. For the loaded version, the Deli Taco adds avocado, beans, cheese, and pico de gallo to your choice of meat.

Carne asada, chicken, or veggie?

Each protein brings something different to the tortilla:

Carne asada: rich and a little smoky, the pick when you want something hearty.
Chicken: lighter, and it lets the salsa lead.
Veggie: fresh vegetables that hold their own with the same house salsa.

When in doubt, order a taco plate with one of each and find your favorite.

How to build your taco order

Tacos are easy to make your own. Add avocado for creaminess, ask for extra salsa, or go with the Deli Taco when you want the works. Pair a couple of tacos with chips and salsa or a side of beans and you have a full lunch. Feeding a group? A taco bar through our catering is the crowd pleaser.

Where to find the best tacos in Santa Clara

You will find us at 1215 Lafayette Street, open Monday through Sunday from 7:00am to 3:30pm, with parking front and back. Skip the line and order ahead for pickup, or get your tacos delivered across Santa Clara through DoorDash and Uber Eats. Either way, they are made fresh when you order.

Best tacos in Santa Clara is a big claim, and we are happy to earn it one plate at a time. Come build a taco plate and see how ours stack up.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of tacos does Deli-Cioso serve?

We serve chicken, carne asada, and veggie tacos, plus a loaded Deli Taco with avocado, beans, cheese, and pico de gallo. The taco plate brings three tacos with rice, beans, lettuce, and salsa, all made fresh.

How much is a taco at Deli-Cioso?

Tacos start around $3.75 for veggie, $3.95 for chicken, and $4.50 for carne asada. The taco plate with three tacos, rice, and beans is $14.95, and the loaded Deli Taco is $5.95. Prices may vary.

What is a Deli Taco?

The Deli Taco is your choice of meat with avocado, beans, cheese, and pico de gallo for $5.95. It is the loaded version of our classic taco, a little more filling and a little more of everything.

What comes with the taco plate?

The taco plate is three tacos with rice, beans, lettuce, and salsa for $14.95. Choose chicken, carne asada, or veggie, or mix and match to try more than one in a single plate.

Do you have vegetarian tacos?

Yes. The veggie taco comes with fresh toppings and our house salsa for $3.75. You can add avocado, and any taco plate can be made fully vegetarian.

Can I get tacos delivered in Santa Clara?

Yes. Order tacos ahead for pickup at 1215 Lafayette Street, or get them delivered across Santa Clara through DoorDash and Uber Eats. Ordering ahead is the quickest way to skip the line.