Photo by Sid Hastings
The Taco & Ice Cream Joint
With a sleek, modern entrance, the Taco & Ice Cream Joint announces itself as a bold addition to Cherokee Street’s taqueria row. The interior showcases housemade ice cream and paletas in myriad flavors (and toppings sweet, salty and spicy). The frozen treats are tempting, but the heart of the Taco & Ice Cream Joint is its classic taqueria fare, especially pork (al pastor, carnitas, cochinita pibil) and beef (barbacoa, cabeza) tacos dressed as you like at the toppings-and-salsa bar. The Rico family won fans for their taco stand at El Morelia Supermercado in Bridgeton; here they show the full range of their talents.
Hours: Lunch and dinner daily
Last year's ranking: New this year
Opened: 2017
Must order: Cochinita pibil taco ($3.50)