I love this restaurant! The food was absolutely on point, and the service--while it's a small,…read morelocally owned business--was incredibly attentive and welcoming. The space was clean and well maintained, and you can truly taste the authenticity in every dish. I would definitely recommend it and will absolutely be coming back. If you're looking for authentic Salvadoran cuisine, this is the place to go.

Not the best taste on the papusas there are better in town .. service was kinda distracted and not…read moretoo engaging, probably be the only time we visit

TACOS 10/10 (we got the shrimp & the fried mahi) but we could have just ate 10 more each…read moreourselves!!! VIBES 10/10! Sky was a chill bartender!

Nollie's Taco Joint is a hidden gem in Carolina Beach with great food and even better vibes…read more The setup is a small, skater-style shack, but don't let that fool you, the tacos are creative and genuinely tasty. If you order the queso, it comes with a huge basket of heavily seasoned chips, which was a great surprise and perfect for sharing. We came with a group of six and sat outside enjoying the spring weather, and the whole experience just felt easy and fun. Everyone found something they liked, and the food came out fresh and flavorful across the board (tacos, burrito, and tortilla bowls). They also have beers on draft and a cool skate shop vibe with merch, which adds to the uniqueness of the place. Nothing exceptional about the service but the food and vibe did the heavy lifting. Great atmosphere, solid food, and a spot that feels local in the best way. Definitely worth checking out if you're in CB.

Very nice lunch! Had the president tacos - steak and shrimp. Enjoyed them very much! Good chips…read moreand salsa. Rice was nice and flavorful. Best tacos I've had down here.

Haven't had this Mexican food this good in a long time. Service was quick and food was amazing.read more

Great food. Owners very nice. Best Mexican food since California taco trucks. Birria tacos were…read moreamazing and tamales had so much meat. Homemade beans. Highly recommend.

This was a nice family run restaurant! I will say, there was room for improvement but I would still…read morehighly recommend giving la taqueria a try for the food, pricing, and supporting a small family business! The inside was very clean and modern. They have a different special every day of the week which seemed like a great way to try everything on the menu. The star of the show was the shrimp burrito. Perfectly cooked, tender shrimp, excellently seasoned rice and beans all combined together with crema and lettuce in a grilled tortillas. There was actually quite a bit of shrimp in the burrito. And the salsas added extra depths of flavor. We also got chips and salsa. The chips were nothing to write home about, seemed to have been sitting out for a bit. The owner was nice, she brought out a free chip refill. The verde salsa and spicy salsa were homemade with good flavory and a nice smokiness. I felt the same way about the side salas that came with the burrito. It was decent, nothing special. I imagine the fries would be similar. Overall this was a great place to get some fresh hispanic seafood! The tacos also looked amazing, I would definitely recommend trying out the entrees here.

Shaka taco is an outdoor taco "shack" with a beach vibe. It has an extensive menu that's can…read morecater to anyone tastes. They have a dedicated fryer for their chips which is perfect if you have a gluten allergy. They can make all of their tacos with corn and flour tortillas. I ordered the blackened mahi taco which was a daily special with cabbage and pickled onions. I also ordered the tuna taco with bacon, cabbage, tomato and chipotle mayo. My favorite taco was the veggie taco which had a great mix of coconut rice, black beans, peppers, corn and cilantro lime cream. My kids had the beef taco with cheese and they loved it. The kids meal comes with chips and salsa. The staff was helpful and nice. The food came out pretty quickly for being really busy. I would highly recommend coming here for tacos especially right off the beach.

We've eaten here many times over the years, most recently on Spring Break 2026, and it's always…read moregreat. Shaka Taco is one of our staples every time we're at the beach. The tacos are so good, I always get the shrimp, but the fish and pork are a hit too. It's got a cool, laid back beach vibe with outdoor seating, and the guacamole dips are always so good. Just an easy, go to spot we always enjoy. They do get pretty busy around dinnertime but usually work through the line quickly, don't let the line deter you!

The Taco Factory is not like other Mexican restaurants in the area. It leans more towards authentic…read moreMexican, and is great! Their salsa is a bit on the spicier side but is made with fresh ingredients and tastes good! You can tell that it's homemade, which is an expectation for any Mexican restaurant. I got the chicken ACP. It is great but just like the salsa, something in it (likely the cheese) has a kick! All of the components (rice, chicken, and cheese) have good flavor. If you're not a big taco fan (like me), then try the ACP! You won't regret it. My dad's birria tacos were great as well. Our server was a great guy, and frequently came around to check on us. The vibe is more of a modern Mexican establishment.

This place use to be really good, but the quality has dropped over the last year. The gorditas were…read moresoaking with grease and lacked flavor, al pastor didn't have any pineapple in it and hardly any crema on the top. Carne asada tacos were flavorless. The chips are heavy and not good. Salsas are good and customer services is always great, but overall, we have tried to give this place many chances, and we have said one too many times this is our last. I hope this rating will help them to redeem themselves unfortunately they have lost a loyal customer. Super disappointing as we always stoped here on our travels to western nc.

definitely wouldn't mind eating there again. Wish it was a…read morelittle bit more seasoned but knowing how Richmond County is most people out here think salt and pepper is too spicy so I understand. Definitely on the more authentic side give it a try. It's definitely worth it.

Such a great find. We were passing through for the Super Charger and this place had great reviews…read moreon Google so we needed to try it. It was super legit Mexican style tacos. There isn't much for seating inside but it was perfect for take out. They have to e classics and the hot salsa is actually pretty spicy. Amen for that!! Everything came out hot and fresh. I'd absolutely stop here again.

Great combo of sushi & Mexican food. Who would have thought to mix that combo?! Margaritas were…read moreexcellent! Staff was great. Definitely going back.

Queso Need I say more!?…read moreGreat chips Quick and friendly service! Everything was good.

Just moved here This is the only taco place I came back to…read moreGreat spicy sauce Carnitas are delicious

Two girlfriends and I decided to get tacos for Sunday lunch last week. There was no line…read more(astounding!), and we were all so hungry! Among us we ordered a bunch of tacos, nachos, horchata, and queso and chips. I decided to try the special taco of the day- the pota-toe- which was crispy and delicious! We all enjoyed our food and left stuffed! Also they have some new specials and I'm SO excited!!!

My family and I just ate here for the first time and the experience was great from start to finish…read more The waitress went above and beyond and even gave my daughter an ice cream pop while we waited for our food. The food was flavorful and delicious. If you're looking for a family friendly restaurant with great food and kind people, I highly recommend.

This is a great hidden gem. Excellent authentic Mexican food run by a husband and wife. This will…read morebe our new go to place now.