Seven Daysies Awards: Best Mexican restaurant, 2023

Seven Daysies Awards

Best Mexican restaurant

Taco Gordo (Burlington) & Julio's Cantina (Montpelier)

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Al pastor and carnitas tacos with house sauces and house margarita

Taco Gordo — Taco Gordo started as a food cart in 2014. Today its tinga tacos, Crispy Boi tostadas and hefty burritos draw diners to a taqueria in the Old North End.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

  • Agave Taco and Tequila Casa
  • El Cortijo Taqueria
  • El Gato Cantina
  • The Mad Taco

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Julio’s Cantina

Julio's Cantina — Fajitas sizzle and margaritas flow at this festive restaurant, where chips and guac are made to order.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

  • Arandas Mexican Cuisine
  • Tacocat Cantina