Taqueria Maria

Taqueria Maria is a Napa taquería run by chef David Reynoso and named for his mother, known for grilled octopus tacos.

Overview

Visit Napa Valley's Napa Valley Taco Trail says chef and owner David Reynoso named Taqueria Maria after his mother and opened it with help from his brothers, after earlier work in the restaurant scene of East Los Angeles. The tourism bureau recommends the tacos quemados de pulpo, charred grilled octopus, along with a range of soft tacos, and notes that breakfast is served from 8 a.m.

Context

Octopus tacos are more common in coastal Mexico than in the inland taquerías that shaped most Northern California menus, and their presence reflects the wider influence of Mexican seafood cooking in the state. Guides such as Visit Napa Valley's taco trail and Wine Spectator's taco tour have pointed wine-country visitors toward the county's taquerías and trucks, which also serve the people who live and work in the valley. Sources consulted do not give an address or opening date.

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References

1. "The Napa Valley Taco Trail | Maps & Recommendations". Visit Napa Valley. Retrieved 2026-10-10.