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Taqueria Emanuel Mexican food trucks in Monticello KY near Lake Cumberland — hours, menu, and directions

Monticello KY · Lake Cumberland · Wayne County

Street tacos & birria — now parked on N Main

Taqueria Emanuel

Monticello food truck · Mexican near Lake Cumberland — Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky

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Heading out? Visit this Monticello spot · if they ask how you found them, you can mention Monticello Eats & Finds.

Hours
Mon–Wed 11a–9p · Thu–Sat 11a–9:30p · Sun closed
Find us
950 N Main St, Monticello, KY 42633
Call
(606) 554-6507
About the place

Taqueria Emanuel is a Mexican food truck with a fixed spot now — 950 N Main St in Monticello, so you can point the truck-loving crew straight there instead of hunting a schedule. Street tacos (chicken, pork, or steak), nachos, and birria tacos come off the griddle fast, which makes it an easy stop after swimming at New Fall Creek or a boat day at Conley Bottom. Order online at taqueriaemanuelfoodtruck.com or call ahead at (606) 554-6507 and eat on the way back to the cabin.

Taqueria Emanuel is a Mexican food truck in Monticello KY with a fixed spot at 950 N Main St — street tacos (chicken, pork, or steak), nachos, and birria tacos.

Easy stop after a swim at New Fall Creek or a boat day at Conley Bottom: tacos 3 for $12.56, nachos $13.56, birria tacos x3 $15.56, with the full menu and online ordering at taqueriaemanuelfoodtruck.com.

Hours are Mon–Wed 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Thu–Sat 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., closed Sunday. Call or text (606) 554-6507 to order ahead. Mention Monticello Eats & Finds if they ask how you found them.

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Taqueria Emanuel menu

Street Favorites

  • Tacos (3 pieces)$12.56
    Chicken, pork, or steak · street style
  • Nachos$13.56
    Loaded and shareable
  • Birria Tacos x3$15.56
    Rich birria with dipping consommé
  • Full menu online
    See everything and order at taqueriaemanuelfoodtruck.com

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Plan more of your Monticello lake week

Taqueria Emanuel is one stop among many Monticello food trucks and restaurants near Lake Cumberland. Check the Wayne County community calendar or the tourist guide for swim spots and family tips. Browse Mexican food in Monticello for fajitas, tacos, and more.

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Visiting Lake Cumberland cabin week?

Pair Taqueria Emanuel with swimming at Fall Creek or Conley Bottom, boat ramps on the map, and Wayne County events while you're in Monticello KY.

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Directions to Taqueria Emanuel

950 N Main St, Monticello, KY 42633

Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky — best local pick for Lake Cumberland cabin week visitors and locals.

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Taqueria Emanuel — common questions

Answers straight from the folks who run it.

Where can I get a quick lunch in Monticello KY?

Taqueria Emanuel at 950 N Main St is one of the fastest mid-day stops in town — street tacos, birria, and quesadillas you can carry back to the cabin or the boat.

Is it a good stop after Fall Creek or Conley Bottom?

Very much so. It's a straight shot up N Main from the lake, open 11 a.m. daily except Sunday — a good lunch option after swimming at Fall Creek or a boat day at Conley Bottom.

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