Casa Aguilar

Las Isabelas is a family-owned business that doubles as a Mexican restaurant and grocery store. The…read moreentire building has character with really lovely decorations that speak to the culture. I think that there is only outdoor seating (covered and not covered), so while it is not the largest restaurant (even less parking but since it is downtown, you can find other parking nearby), it seems like it has enough tables (which were really big) for most days. In terms of the service... we were waiting for our "waitress" until we found out that there is no table service (other than someone initially asking you for your drinks/appetizers when you sit down) as you have to manually go up to the cashier (friendly), order using a QR code to access their menu, and pay from there. So we sat there for a while really confused. But once we were told to do that (and to be fair, we might have not heard the full instructions clearly when we first entered), the food came out in a timely manner. I do think that the service could have been better; for instance, our waters were never refilled and we were not really checked up on during our dine-in experience. It might have been an off day since a lot of reviews praise their service. We got a variety of food, including Chips & Guacamole and Churros to share while for myself, I got the Burrito California and Sope. The Chips & Guacamole were really good! The guacamole was seasoned well and the chips tasted very fresh. We were also given a side of salsa, which was a bit spicy. I will say that this place does not seem to offer complimentary chips and salsa like other spots. The Churros were delicious! Very sugary and warm; I liked how doughy the inside was when it first came out. As for my entrees... I got the Sope with Chicken. This was my first time having Sope and I expected it to have more flavor to it. It tasted a bit bland, although the chicken pieces did help elevate the taste. As for the Burrito California, it tasted decent. It was stuffed with rice and potentially needed more fries, but it also lacked some flavor. If I added meat, that might have helped with the taste. I will say that the green sauce at my table saved my entrees as it really added a nice kick to everything. While I wish there were more spices in my food, I kind of liked that it was not too salty (in comparison to similar spots). Overall, I would probably give Las Isabelas a 3.5/5 stars. It did not wow me, but I think it is a solid spot to hit up in the area. They have a vast menu, so I could see myself coming back in the future to try other items.

We had a great experience at Isabela's. It's a covered outdoor area with a ton of character…read more Margaritas were huge and delicious. We ordered our food at the window and it was delivered quickly! We had tacos, fajitas, burritos and a chicken and rice dish!!! Everything was piping hot and the portions were perfect! If you are in Hickory you should drop in here for a hearty lunch or dinner! The staff is friendly too!

Horchata

I cant remember what this margarita is called, but it was awesome.

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Pineapple Margarita

El Taconon

5.0(5 reviews)

2.6 mi

This taco truck is outstanding. Anytime any friends or family come into town, this is the first…read moreplace we go. You can taste the love and passion Jose puts into his food. I always get five tacos. Usually one pollo (chicken), one asada (steak), one barbacoa( Mexican BBQ), and one pastor(marinated pork) and one carnitas(fried pork). They serve them traditional style with fresh onions and tons of cilantro. You also get a little side with limes, radishes, grilled onions, and half a grilled jalapeño. The red salsa is out of this world, and my wife loves the green salsa. I've only ever had the tacos, because every time I go I just can't force myself to order anything else! My wife loves the quesadillas and tortas. If you haven't tried El Taconon, you are missing out!!!

Felt like some authentic tacos. This place had good reviews and a decent health safety score. Was…read moreeverything i expected. I thought it was a bit pricey for the serving sizes (traditional food truck prices) but not enough to keep me away. A definite place to try.

Chicken, barbacoa, and carnitas tacos, and a quesadilla.

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Nuestro place en Hickory, y nuestra Authentic Mexican Food.

El Vallartazo

4.6(30 reviews)

3.6 mi

Our entre meals & the service was good overall! The restaurant is very nice and clean on the…read moreinside! However I wasn't a fan of the sides (the rice and beans). The beans weren't good at all & the rice was a little dry. I personally didn't like the complimentary ceviche it had a wet dog food consistency. It was free though, with a side of tostadas so I cannot complain!

We went in on a Tuesday and it was quiet not many customers. I got the carne asada and my husband…read moregot the 7 mares soup. Everything was great.

Ceviche app

Snapper spicy

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Inside the restaurant

Taqueria Garcia

4.3(9 reviews)

7.4 mi

Looks good, they have a great variety but they are cash only so I couldn't even give them a try,…read morewho carries cash anymore.

I love their carne asada tacos and their cheese pupusa's. If you've never had a pupusa it's a must…read moretry. The slaw that comes with it is amazing. The food is always fresh and always delicious.

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Hard to find. Drive to the right of the building then down the side

La Perlita Restaurante

5.0(1 review)

2.4 mi

La Perlita is so good. Very authentic Mexican food. The beans were so delicious as was the rest of…read morethe food. The michelada was so refreshing. Will definitely be back!

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La Yurirense

Rancho Viejo Mexican Grill & Cantina

4.0(96 reviews)

3.2 mi

Came in with a group of friends when we were in town for a work trip and this place did NOT…read moredisappoint!! The restaurant is very intimate and we were offered a very private feeling booth. It was really nice for our group. We were given chips and salsa right away and then proceeded to browse our menus. This menu had a LOT of options. I ended up ordering the enchiladas with green sauce and was pleasantly surprised by the giant portion. Our server was efficient and friendly and I would definitely come back here again!

Great atmosphere. Fresh Salsa Bar…read more Hot soup. Excellent, very attentive wait staff.

Acapulco Bahia

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OMG nachos

Mas Amor Cantina

3.7(77 reviews)

2.4 mi

Went here for a happy hour with some friends. Service is great and wait staff works very hard…read more One thing I'll say is that it's pricy. What you see in the picture is $21 once tax gets you, and that's without getting some of the cocktails. Definitely plan on breaking $100 if you get a few drinks here with your spouse. I had the Diablo tacos (grilled shrimp, jalapeño bacon, chipotle aioli, cabbage slaw) and the tacos are generously packed. Definitely a great spot in Hickory

We tried Mas Amor when they first opened up and were not impressed, so it has been sometime since…read morewe had been back. We dined with a party of 5 on Saturday evening and the food was quite good! It has a pleasant surprise! The restaurant itself is pleasant and decorated well. The food was all tasty - tacos, quesadilla, dips, taco salad and the Gorditas! We liked the thin chips much better than the thick ones that came with the guac and queso. The only negative, and it is potentially a big one, was the service. The host didn't welcome us and was not very friendly and didn't move with any sense of urgency. Our server was very friendly, but at times all of us had empty drinks and it took him a long time to come check on us. My dish said it came with sour cream and when it arrived there was none on it. I asked for some and it took 10 minutes for it to arrive. My food was warm when it arrived, but cold by the time the sour cream arrived. It still tasted excellent, but I would rather go to a mediocre tasting restaurant with killer service than a place that tastes great, but you are never checked on. The restaurant was busy, but not packed. There were empty tables. The manager brought our food and checked on us at the end and he was cleaning tables. He was very nice and I felt like he probably needed more help or to do some training. I work in the service industry and I know how tough it is. But you have to have energetic staff that know how to check on folks and communicate or else you will die on the vine. I think overall we will be back and hope it was just an off night with service. To those about to dine, I salute you! Good luck with the service!

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Birria tacos

Casa AZul Mexican Kitchen

4.5(84 reviews)

6.1 mi

Our first time coming here. Everything was excellent! I had a chicken quesadilla and a beef taco,…read morethe ingredients were all fresh and superior quality. These were probably the best Rice N Beans I've ever had in a Mexican restaurant. very reasonable prices and a great atmosphere. I love the decor, the music and we had great service too. Wish this place was closer to us! We would love to come back sometime if we head this way again.

All I can say is WOW! We decided to stop in on an out of town trip. The decor is probably the…read moreprettiest I've seen in a Mexican restaurant. I love the lighting and artwork. The server was excellent and recommended some great things. We had the yuca bites and cheese dip for an appetizer and Steak à la macha for dinner. It was all so well presented and delectable. For dessert we got the Tres Leches cake which is probably one of the best I had. If I'm ever back in conover, I will definitely stop here again!

Interior. Love it!

Awesome atmosphere, service, and great food! My wife and I both enjoyed the Assorted Bowl

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Rosa De Saron Mexican Taqueria

4.7(9 reviews)

4.0 mi

Inexpensive tasty food. Women don't speak much English so we just pointed to photos. We will be…read moreback.

There is so many options for Mexican food in Hickory but Rosa de Saron takes the #1 spot with…read moreauthentic Mexican food that's so delicious!!! The deserts too! Every plate we have tried has been authentic. The prices are unbeatable. It's a small restaurant so depending on the day it can get full. The service is always great and the staff so friendly. This is also my kids favorite spot!

*Authentic Tortas *Tortas Authenticas

*Ricas Pupusas *Delicious Pupusas

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Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill

3.2(33 reviews)

1.7 mi

great experience workers were awesome and very attentive! food was great but the workers were the…read morebest part

We've eaten at this location a few times, the food has always been good. We placed an online order…read moreand when we got home every container was half full. To be sure, we weighed each serving. We ordered 8oz of chicken, and received 4.5 oz, similar for the carnitas and the peppers/onions. I will post pictures of the food on the scale. When we called and spoke to the manager, they were polite and offered to fix it if, but only if we drove back to the store. We told her we weren't driving another 30 minutes to fix their mistake. I would have appreciated a partial refund or something similar but that was not offered. Bottom line, be sure to check your to go order.

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