El Tiger Taqueria - Socorro

El Tiger Taqueria – Socorro has earned extraordinary recognition as #5 on Texas Monthly’s “50 Best Tacos in Texas” list, operating from a charming blue food truck named after the owner’s father’s luchador alter ego. Chef Jorge Ortiz, who honed his skills at Michelin-starred Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, brings innovative New Tejano cuisine to the border. Their signature “tripa y tembloroso” taco stands out as a masterpiece, combining “tripe with chewy pork rinds, which are amped up with salsa morita–marinated kimchi.” The restaurant uses exclusively “nixtamalized corn tortillas from Molino Azquil, in Ciudad Juárez” and offers modern interpretations like “trompo de carne asada tacos and suadero flautas.” Beyond tacos, their creative desserts include “pig-shaped buñuelos (fried in the same lard used for the carnitas) sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and filled with vanilla ice cream.” Located at 10167 Socorro Rd, this destination represents “the forefront of New Tejano” cuisine, attracting food enthusiasts from across Texas seeking authentic border flavors with contemporary technique and presentation.