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    Watch: Take a taco tour of South 12th Avenue

    • Aug 10, 2015
    • Aug 10, 2015 Updated Jul 11, 2021
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    Here are seven spots to hit up while in the neighborhood. Video by Andi Berlin.  

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    Ultimate taco lover's guide to South 12th Avenue

    Ultimate taco lover's guide to South 12th Avenue

    We combed the neighborhood up and down to find the best tacos. Here they are! Plus, two bonu…

    Taco No. 54: Crunchy beef tacos on South 12th Ave.

    Taco No. 54: Crunchy beef tacos on South 12th Ave.

    El Merendero is the OG spot on a street full of taquerias. 

    Taco No. 53: They call it Gordo, and it's huge!

    Taco No. 53: They call it Gordo, and it's huge!

    Taco Fish on South 12th Avenue piles fried fish, marlin and shrimp onto one taco. 

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