Oklahoma City's Favorite Taqueria

Real Mexican Flavor, Served Right Next Door to You.

From our kitchen to your table — handmade tortillas, slow-marinated meats, and salsas made fresh daily. This isn't fusion. This is the real thing, made the way abuela intended.

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Family Owned
Fresh Daily
Made with Love
Delicious handmade tacos with fresh salsa and lime on a rustic wooden table
Hand-pressing fresh corn tortillas
Fresh salsa being prepared with vibrant ingredients
Meat grilling on a traditional comal
Warm restaurant interior with happy customers
Years
of Tradition
Our Story

We Don't Cut Corners.
We Press Them.

Taqueria La Placita was born from a simple belief: if you're going to serve Mexican food, serve it the way it's supposed to be made. No shortcuts. No frozen ingredients. Just nixtamalized corn, slow-marinated proteins, and salsas that hit different because they're made every single morning.

Located in the heart of Southeast Oklahoma City, we've been feeding families, friends, and strangers-turned-regulars with the same dedication our family has carried for generations. Every tortilla is hand-pressed. Every bite is intentional.

Hand-Pressed Daily

Fresh corn tortillas made from scratch every morning

Family Recipe

Marinades and moles passed down through generations

Why Choose Us

The Difference Is in the Details

Nixtamalized Corn

We process our own masa using the ancient nixtamalization method. The result? Tortillas with deeper flavor, better texture, and real nutritional value that store-bought can't match.

Marinated Overnight

Every protein gets a minimum 12-hour marinade in our house blends — achiote, guajillo, chipotle, and spices sourced directly from Mexico.

Salsas From Scratch

Roasted, blended, and seasoned every morning. Our salsa verde, roja, and habanero aren't just condiments — they're the foundation of every dish.

Community First

We're not a chain. We're your neighbors. Every dollar you spend here stays in the community, and every guest leaves feeling like family.

Chef preparing authentic Mexican dishes in a professional kitchen
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Authentic ingredients. Zero shortcuts. That's our promise.

"The best tacos in Oklahoma City, hands down. My family drives 30 minutes just for these."

— A regular who knows good food when they taste it

Find Us Call (405) 551-1607
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We're Right Around the Corner

Stop by for takeout or a sit-down meal. We'd love to see you.

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Address

1098 SE 44th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Hours

Mon – Fri: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sat – Sun: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Call ahead and we'll have your order ready when you arrive.

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