If you're looking for legit tacos, this place deserves the hype. I'm originally from San Diego, so…read moreI'm pretty picky about Mexican food, and this is the closest thing I've found to West Coast-style tacos in the area. It's a true hole-in-the-wall spot (inside a gas station), but don't let that fool you--the flavors are on point. The tacos are well-seasoned and packed with flavor, with solid protein options and fresh toppings. My husband and I come here specifically for the tacos, and it's become our go-to when we're craving something that actually hits. Sometimes the best food really is in the most unexpected places. Highly recommend if you're in or around Shallotte and want good, no-frills Mexican food.

Place is a hidden gem but not to the local workers. Delicious fresh food tucked in the back of a…read morenon descript convenience mart

I kept seeing this place pop up on my feeds while staying on Oak Island, so I ordered from there my…read morelast night. It was about a 15 minute wait from when I ordered online to when it would be ready (right amount of time for me to drive over). It was piping hot and ready for pick up. The avocado bites, something I'd never seen before, were delicious and the sauce that came with them was the perfect topping. They give you a big serving! I also got the chicken Big Mama, and it's definitely a good serving size with lots packed into it. I will be going back next time I visit.

Great place for a tasty quick meal on OKI! Literally a taco shack, but really the only place for…read morethis kind of cuisine on the island itself. The ordering process is a lot like a food truck. Order at the window, get a buzzer, it goes off and you pick up your order. There are a few covered picnic tables where you can eat, or you can go somewhere else to enjoy. We got an order of loaded tots and the buffalo cauliflower. The tots were DEFINITELY loaded. So much potato cheesy goodness. There was a ton of ground beef on top as well, however, the meat had very little in the way of seasoning. It was almost like a chopped up hamburger. Something to make it more like taco meat or give it some spice would have been welcome. The buffalo cauliflower on the other hand was perfect. Just the right amount of breading and zing from the buffalo sauce, tender cauliflower inside. Could not have been better. Overall, very pleased with this group snack. We didn't get any tacos, next time we will to give a more thorough review but this definitely satisfied our snacky cravings!

Doesn't look like much when you drive by but do stop in. Some of the most delicious and hearty fish…read moretacos I've had in a long time. Crispy fried fish topped with lettuce, tomato, cilantro and ranch The salsa has a nice kick to it The two fish tacos and Mexican rice were plentiful, I could have easily shared. Do give Mama C's a shot

Best Tacos ever. Service is great and it's affordable!! They are always super helpful, suggest…read morerecommendations and put our good quality tacos and queso that is like a desirable sex party in your mouth when you eat it.

The Blackened Maui was very good. Service was great and atmosphere was pleasant, had a lovely view…read moreof the ocean also.

The grilled shrimp nachos are absolutely superb!! Service…read moreis good. This restaurant can accommodate bigger parties which is nice. We've been twice while on Oak Island this week.

** 5-STARS ** WoW! We recently moved to Southport, and are starting to venture out from our…read morecommunity to sample local restaurants, etc. So glad we found this hidden jewel tonight, "Taqueria Villanueva" in the K&S Gas and Grill! Their Street Tacos are AUTHENTIC; perfectly most delicious seasoned meats served in homemade tacos. We ordered TACOS DE CARNE ASADA, TACOS DE CARNITAS, and TACOS DE CARNEALVAPOR (2 of each). While our plan was to eat them upon our return to our house, we didn't make it out of the parking lot before devouring everything. ** We'll be REPEAT customers forever! ** p.s.- Looking forward to sampling daily specials...

Inside of this gas station K/S is a mexican cafe very limited options little to no English. Yet…read morefood is inexpensive traditional and fresh.

From my experience, every single thing is fresh in this place. It's rare to say that at most any…read morefull-service restaurant let alone a restaurant that's mostly take-out. Very nice atmosphere for takeout and there are a few tables to eat under a covered patio area. Had the chicken burrito and it was outstanding. Mahi sandwich was also worth noting. Menus is modified most every week I think. If you want something quick and fresh, here you go!

An absolute gem of a place! Deeply umami-rich flavor profiles in pan-Asian street food classics…read more Proteins are expertly prepared: the Mahi Mahi tacos were exquisite, while the Korean pork was ground to its unctuous best. Whatever you order, make sure it includes a serving of the crab/tomato soup, which is mind-bendingly delicious. And our service from Vonnie B couldn't have been more hospitable! Can't recommend enough!

Only an alignment of the proper elements can create the perfect gem. Such has happened @ Loco Jo's…read moreand these words are most appropriately chosen. People, passions, skills and caring are artfully combined at this outstanding intimate, charming and embracing gem of a Craft Bar and neighborhood fine dining experience! From reading/sampling the (creative does not do it justice) beverage menu, a diverse, succinct and dazzling offering of culinary knockouts (we sampled three) and the gracious hosts, we were... overwhelmed. We live in Tucson AZ and have frankly traveled in most states in this great country and journeyed to scores of nations across the globe. RARELY have we found a place that genuinely earns A BEST of THE BEST of Local Kudos. Loco Jo's does that and even more! But be advised, if you are looking for "same ole same ole" or "just like we had at ________" please do not seek it out. One final note, we really scoped out the room, tables and barstools. We were amongst folks who really were equally as discerning! Thank you Nikki & Chuck!

Wife and I had a quick trip to Southport. Chose Loco Jo's for our dining experience. It's a nice…read moreplace on the Main Street with its own parking area in a strip mall. Outdoor seating is available. Small tables inside and bar seating that was full. It seems the bar is a big hit. After reviewing the liquor menu, I see why. Some really good ones available. We were seated near the entrance at a small table. The server brought us water and took our orders after a few minutes. We ordered beef dumplings as an appetizer and we both ordered blackened ahi tuna tacos medium rare. The tacos come with chips and salsa. Our appetizer arrived fairly quickly and was great. As we were finishing our appetizer, our tacos arrived. From first glance they looked really good. Then everything kind fell after that. The flour taco shells were cold and looked store bought. The cheese was also similar to the store bought shredded Mexican blend. The sauce tasted like mayonnaise and ketchup mixed together. They use way too much purple cabbage with a nice portion of ahi tuna. The taste was ok. The cold shell and cheese kind of stole the flavor from the tuna. The salsa provided had a strange smoky almost chipotle flavor. I think. It left a strange aftertaste. We wanted to give this place a try. Not sure we'll be back. Our server was good. She was attentive and smiled. We still have her a cash tip that was pretty good. The restaurant has a great vibe and has a lot of regular customers, as evidenced by everyone greeting each other as they entered. Overall, I think three stars is fair. I recommend giving it a try, but not for tacos.

We eat here every time we vacation in this area. The food is always good and we have always had…read morefriendly service.

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant around OKI. The portions are VERY generous and one plate…read morecan fit two to three people. It is very affordable too and we love the staff because they are very caring and respectful. Shoutout to Gus! He is very welcoming and makes the best guac in town. The new restaurant is amazing for a large group of people and if the weather is good the outdoor seating is amazing.

We've eaten here for drinks, lunch, and dinner four or five times recently, and every single…read moreexperience has been above par. The chimichanga was fantastic and large enough for two to share. We also tried the chile relleno plate the other day, which was incredibly tasty. Tonight, we had the steak fajitas. While everything we've tried has been delicious, the fajitas were absolutely incredible! The second you're seated, warm tortilla chips and really good salsa appear alongside a welcoming smile. The salsa is great--spicy but not fiery--which is always a good sign at a Mexican restaurant. Every server has been genuine and inviting, but I need to give a big shout-out to Chuy (Jesus). Not only is he an outstanding server, but that guy makes one helluva cucumber jalapeño margarita! It's fresh, crisp, has a great kick, and isn't overly sweet. It is officially my new favorite drink. When you visit (and you should!), tell him Dory said hola!

My friend said the food here was good so we came at 11:30 today. They weren't busy yet. Salsa was…read moregood chips were just ok. Ordered the house margarita the mix tasted horrible and I sent it back after one sip. Waiter recommended the skinny girl margarita with fruit juice. It was good but not worth 15.99. I had a beef and chicken enchilada rice and beans. Meat was bland. Rice and beans were good. My friend ordered a Diet Coke it had no carbonation, so we sent that back for a new one too. She had a beef quesdlia it wasn't grilled more like an open taco. She didn't even eat half. I'm from CA and we have some of the best Mexican food! I have yet to find a great place in NC. Sorry but I would not come back or reccomend this place.

The food here is amazing, and the value is good. You can find some really great meals for $10-15…read more The chips and salsa are delicious. We tried the elote dip, and it was good but I liked the regular salsa more. Our server was very friendly and efficient. We went in the early afternoon so it was laid back, but I'm sure it gets busy on nights and weekends. I had the poor surfer with pinto beans - what an affordable, beautiful vegetarian dish. My husband ordered a chicken and elote dish that was similar to small chimichangas.

3.5/5 Tower 7 is solid. Nothing that makes you wanna fist…read morefight your way in there, but nothing that drives you away either. It is quick, tasty and the staff is incredibly friendly. They can get rather busy so be OK with waiting if needed!