No one needs to be told why to eat a taco — they’re a universally beloved food, perfect for any time of day or night. Las Vegas teems with options for where to find a warm, handmade tortilla piled high with marinated and grilled meats and spiked with bright, spicy sauces. It’s no challenge to find a stellar Mexican restaurant that serves up flavorful chile relleno, enchiladas, ceviche, and menudo. But when Taco Tuesday comes around, here is a look at the best tacos to take a bite out of in Las Vegas and Henderson right now. In this update, handmade tortilla specialist Milpa and Mexico City import Cantina Contramar join the list.

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Janna Karel developed a taste for street tacos while living in Los Angeles, a craving often satisfied by the Charleston Boulevard location of Tacos El Gordo. She makes frequent visits to Bajamar, specifically for the octopus taco, which she still believes is woefully underrated.