The Ultimate Chattanooga Taco Challenge: 21 Tacos, 4 Days, One Epic Adventure
If you love tacos and live anywhere near Chattanooga, consider this your official invitation to take on the Chattanooga Taco Week Challenge—a 4-day taco tour across the city hitting 21 must-visit spots. We’re talking street-style, bougie, fusion, brewery collabs, and everything in between. From downtown dives to wild card gems, we planned the route, so all you have to do is bring the appetite.
Here’s your day-by-day breakdown:
🌮 DAY 1: Downtown Blitz
📍 Walkable/Bike-able route through downtown
Start strong with a taco crawl through the heart of Chattanooga. Park once, and you’re set to stroll your way through a lineup of eclectic, bold, and downright delicious spots.
Stops:
White Duck Taco Shop – inventive, funky tacos
Greenhouse – upscale fusion flavors
Bitter Alibi – surprise taco win hidden upstairs
Chi Chi Miguel’s – killer margaritas and street taco staples
Mexiville – quick, casual, and always solid
423 Taco – creative pairings, cool vibes
🗓️ Plan: Start around 5 PM, and share plates and drinks at each stop. This is a feast with friends kind of night.
🌮 DAY 2: Southside Stretch
📍 Get ready to roam
Southside is packed with flavor, fun, and more than a few taco twists. You might want to split this one into lunch + dinner or go all in for an evening adventure.
Stops:
OddStory Brewing – beer and taco collabs worth the stop
Bollywood Taco – Indian-Mexican fusion you didn’t know you needed
Conga Latin Food – rich, authentic flavors and sit-down service
Common House – upscale, polished, and members-only (phone a friend!)
5 Wits Brewing – lowkey bites with local brews
Clyde’s on Main – tacos with ping pong, yes please
Southside Social – tacos, bowling, arcade vibes
Whiskey Cowgirl – country bar tacos to round out the night
🗓️ Plan: Hit Bollywood, Conga, and OddStory for dinner; then cruise the rest as a post-dinner crawl. Bonus points if you play a round of shuffleboard at Clyde’s.
🌮 DAY 3: Northshore & Riverfront
📍 Tacos with a view
This is your golden-hour taco trail. The Northshore/Riverfront area packs bold bites into a walkable loop with river views and creative energy.
Stops:
Agave & Rye – bougie, bold, and unforgettable tacos
Mezcal Chattanooga – stylish and elevated traditional fare
La Santa – house-made tortillas and vibrant decor
Taco Mama – always fresh, always fast
Daily Ration – the brunch taco hero
🗓️ Plan: Kick off with brunch at Daily Ration, then hit the rest in the evening. Bonus: sunset over the river pairs perfectly with a taco in hand.
🌮 DAY 4: Wild Card Showdown
📍 Off the beaten taco path
The taco challenge wouldn’t be complete without these curveballs. They might be a little out of the way, but they pack serious flavor.
Stops:
Clever Alehouse – trivia, beers, and tacos: a winning combo
Amigos – the OG comfort taco stop
🗓️ Plan: Save this for your Friday night or final hurrah. Celebrate crossing the finish line with drinks and your favorite taco of the week.
🌟 Bonus Tips:
Share plates to keep your taco count manageable.
Take notes on your favorites—you will be asked.
Bring friends. Everything tastes better with good company and laughs.
Tag your adventure: #ChattTacoChallenge
Are you up for the challenge?
Whether you're in it for the glory, the salsa, or just the fun, the Chattanooga Taco Challenge is one spicy way to taste the best of the Scenic City.
Let’s taco ‘bout it — which spot are you hitting first?
