In the mood for a tortilla filled with beans, cheese, and maybe tomatoes?
SJ-R readers voted for their favorite burrito and taco places in Springfield.
These are the top three burrito/taco places, as voted by readers in the 2024 Official Community Choice Awards.
As a note, Mexican food is a separate category in the awards.
Winner: Xochimilco Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Location: 3210 Northfield Dr., Springfield; 2941 W. Iles Ave., Springfield
Phone: 217-544-9206; 217-546-3116
More: xochimilcorestaurant.com
Finalist: Taco Gringo
Location: There are three locations in the Springfield area.
Phone: The phone number depends on the location.
More: tacogringo.com
Finalist: The Taco Joint
Location: 710 South Grand Ave E., Springfield
Phone: A phone number is not listed, but there is a contact form on the restaurant’s website. Alternatively, email them at contact@thetacojoints.com.
More: thetacojoints.com
About the Community Choice Awards
The Springfield Community’s Choice Awards celebrates the best businesses and organizations in the Springfield area each year.
The State Journal-Register readers vote at sj-r.com in more than 140 categories for their favorites from bakeries and barbecue joints to banks and barbershops.
Nominations for the 2025 Community Choice Awards began June 2 and ended June 23. Voting began Aug. 11 and ended Aug. 25. Winners will be announced in November.
Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@gannett.com.
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