Rafa's Diner Glasgow

Best Tacos in town

Caterina from Glasgow

About me" My name is Caterina but most people call me Cat. I was born in Sicily, Italy and I got to live and travel all around Itlay since I was 9 months old! After high school, I moved to Glasgow where I have been living permanently since 2014. Here I have completed my master's in Product Design Engineering and I've had the chance to connect with locals and people from all over the wo...
"I have only tried their veggie options but the meat options look delicious and my non-veggie friends are obsessed with their Pollo Asado and Barbacoa."

I came across Rafa's Tacos a couple of years ago by chance while I was exploring all the cute little shops around The Hidden Lane in the West End of Glasgow. After my first visit, this became a must-visit spot on a Tuesday! Their Taco Tuesday starts at 6 pm and trust me, you won't be disappointed.

I have tried all the tacos spot in Glasgow and I can say that Rafa's tacos are the best in town! I have only tried their veggie options however the meat options look delicious and my non-veggie friends are obsessed with their Pollo Asado and Barbacoa options. The mushroom ones are my favorite item on the menu, the options are endless and they have plenty of combo plate options to mix and match tacos on the menu.

They also serve Burritos and Quesadillas and their Tres Leches cake is to die for so make sure you save some space for dessert! They don't sell any alcoholic drinks so if you are looking to have a boozy taco Tuesday make sure you stock up on some beers before your visit as they offer BYOB for a small fee.

One of my favorite things to do on a sunny day (very rare in Glasgow) is to take tacos to go and find a nice bench by the nearby Kelvingrove Park to sit on while enjoying the best tacos in town!

P.S. Make sure to check their Instagram page for updates on the menu and opening times.

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About me" My name is Caterina but most people call me Cat. I was born in Sicily, Italy and I got to live and travel all around Itlay since I was 9 months old! After high school, I moved to Glasgow where I have been living permanently since 2014. Here I have completed my master's in Product Design Engineering and I've had the chance to connect with locals and people from all over the world. I am a food lover and I enjoy the outdoors. I love going on hikes and spontaneous trips around Scotland which in most cases end up in hitchhiking to find shelter from the rain! ...

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Oct 22, 2025

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