Chowhound Names Cruz Tacos Best Mexican Restaurant in Montana

You don’t see a national food website remembering Montana exists every day, but when you do see it, it’s nice that Missoula gets the love. That's because, according to a recent study by Chowhound, the Best Mexican Restaurant in Montana is Cruz Tacos right here in the Garden City.

Yep, Missoula has the best tacos in the state. Take that, Bozeman.

Why Cruz Tacos Lives up to the Hype

If you’ve ever eaten there, you knew this day was coming. For years, Cruz Tacos has quietly been a local favorite, nothing fancy; just tacos that hit as hard as an ice-cold beer after mowing the lawn.

One of the things that’s amazing about Cruz Tacos is that it’s really a comfortable place for everyone. At the counter are students, river rats, office folks, ski bums, and somehow nobody’s in a rush. I got handed a Cruz taco at a recent tailgate, and I began making people feel uncomfortable with all the noises I was making.

Montana Flavor Montana Flavor Gets Some National Attention

Chowhound’s list goes all over the map, from high-end fancy fine dining spots in California to hole-in-the-wall joints all across the Midwest. But Montana’s pick stands out because it represents the state’s laid-back food scene. We’re not looking to catch up on trends or celebrity chefs. We just want good food that doesn’t require an entire paycheck, and Cruz Tacos provides.

A Taco Win for the Garden City

It’s a little thing, but some locals are proud of it. Missoula can now claim it has the best Mexican restaurant in Montana.