This is my favorite go to restaurant. The food is always good and the prices are always very fair…read more This is probably my favorite restaurant from New Bern to Morehead City. The proportions are always good and the prices are always good. I recommend them.

food: solid mexican, ingredients used seemed cheap, all the salsa was pretty watery. the sopes were…read moreactually yummy and i've never had before but yeah very mid. i appreciate the portion size for the price though service: nice staff and very fast ambiance: busy, seems like the go to restaurant in this town for locals and every staying at the hotels

We've been wanting to give this place a try since hearing about it from my husband's coworker and I…read morewish we came much sooner. This is a great spot for decent Mexican food. We ordered some tacos (carne asada, al pastor, lengua) and quesadillas (carne asada and chicken). I knew the tacos were going to be good (and they were) but I took a bite out of each quesadilla and I was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful they both were. If you like HEAT, both their red and green salsas were amazing. My husband loves a good kick and is pretty picky about his salsas but even he was impressed. The red salsa has more punch flavor wise, but it also has a spicier kick. I'm a green salsa gal through and through, and couldn't handle the heat from the red. My husband ordered our meal at the counter and said it was easy. The service was fast and our food came individually as they were done through a pickup counter kind of thing. The restaurant itself is clean and the string lights on the ceiling were the perfect touch. They have cold drinks in a refrigerator by the register and we love the apple sodas. Thoroughly pleased with Taqeria San Luis, and we can't wait to be back. All 4 of my kids raved about it on the way home.

Had a great experience here for dinner. I ordered three chicken tacos with a side of rice and…read morebeans, and everything was delicious. The food tasted fresh, flavorful, and clearly made to order. The service was excellent as well. Ordering at the counter was quick and easy, and the staff was friendly and helpful with recommendations. They also took the time to tell us about their weekly and seasonal specials. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and even had a Champions League match on while we ate. Overall, it was a great dinner experience, and I'll definitely be back.

The food we enjoyed today was by far one of the most authentic Mexican meals we have experienced…read more From the hand made corn tortillas, guacamole, and chicken enchiladas, it was delicious from beginning to end. My only regret: I didn't leave room for dessert. We will absolutely be back.

Pupusas are so delicious, highly recommend. Service was fast and friendly. Great foodread more

Ya GOTTA try one -- it's an AMAZING treat!…read more It's true -- it's a meal to be eaten within the hour: the shell is super crispy and has excellent flavor ... if you let it cool off for later, it's still great, but a very different experience. I like to add cold sour cream, regular Pace salsa & some green olive juice from home -- the store doesn't keep these onhand & that's ok. AND gotta have one of the authentic Tamarind drinks! They also have an amazing selection of legit chips If the SECRET of the Roasted Pork ever gets out -- it's so amazing, it might hafta be regulated!

This restaurant is not much to look at, and parking can be a challenge if its busy, but WOW was the…read morefood good. The Quesa Birria was phenomenal, I may have eaten too much lol

Off the beaten track and that's a good thing. Unlike some other reviewers, we did not experience a…read morelong wait for the food. Everything was cooked to order and was very fresh. The fish in the burrito was drum and the shrimp was clearly local. The burritos were very large and very good. Overall, the value for a highly touristy location wasn't bad. Two caveats: The side of rice was distinctly "meh" and be aware if you have concerns about dairy. Even though the menu didn't list it, the burritos come was cheese and sour cream already on them.

My tacos were prepared quickly and arranged in a beautiful and appetizing way. I enjoyed them!…read moreSalsa and limes were provided. I don't think they had restrooms, so I ate my meal at the nearby beach access that did have restrooms--under the principle that you might not want to leave acidic foods on your hands for long.

I don't live locally and forgot to leave my review while I was in town, but making up for it now!…read more Whenever I'm in town, we generally go through a rinse & repeat of the previous spots my friend has taken us previously, mainly because it's a small community with their staple locations, but this time a new option was tossed out, and I love me some Mexican food, so she didn't need to ask me twice. I can generally gauge a Mexican restaurant very quickly by the salsa that hits the table first; that's a great foreshadowing as to how the rest of the food is going to be flavored... and I'm happy to report they have very flavorful salsa and chips. That also translated over to the food and everyone at the table enjoyed everything they had ordered. I love the design and casual inviting ambience of the place and truly just enjoyed hanging out with good company, food and drinks! The staff was wonderful, so polite and inviting and professional, and just a joy to interact with throughout our visit.

Wow. This place is delicious! A bit more relaxed than the Durham location, but food every bit as…read moregood. Service for our group of eight was excellent. I will say that the margarita in the restaurant was much better than the one I got to go. The food all arrived quickly and at the same time. The food was hot and fresh.

4.5 Overall - A real beach-feel taco shack, less than a block from the ocean. Outdoor seating (no…read moreindoors) and weathered wood lends authenticity to the Surf City vibe, but then one also needs to contend with the birds and heat (minus the ocean breeze). We drove here with friends from Jacksonville (NC) and experienced the food and service and, afterwards said we'd definitely return here. Why? Tacos. We ordered four - Tuna, Shrimp, Chicken, and Veggie- all on a soft corn tortilla. Each one packed a mouthful of flavor combinations that were distinct and memorable. My blackened and seared tuna took a different turn with the bacon, yet it melded well with the cabbage and the spicy mayo. My favorite - the blackened and grilled Shrimp taco - included Asian slaw and sweet chili sauce that complimented the char. Our friends ordered the seafood nachos which frankly looked liked the shrimp and other seafood were overwhelming the chips! If I had been hungrier, I would have ordered this monster! Soft drinks (Coke products), adult beverages, and "Sweet Treats" are also available. The bathrooms are inside the surf shop. Paid parking is right next to the store. (If a song could be adapted for this review, it would start, "Shaka, Shaka, Shaka, Shaka Tacos)

Maybe it was all the talk about how good it was but we were let down :(…read more I always say sometimes expectation is the thief of joy. That was the case at Shaka Taco. No issue with the wait and the servers and staff were working hard and kind. That said, the prices were high for what you got and not having cups for water increased the dissatisfaction. We did enjoy the chips and the red salsa was good however our meals outside that were fairly flavorless. Pretty sure the only thing that was raved about was the Sangria Slush. I'm a fan of doing something and doing it well but not so sure outside the slush or the shrimp taco what the signature dish is here but it wasn't the specials, the seafood nachos, the beef, ahi tuna tacos.

Vibe and décor are great, and the service was solid too. There's a lot to choose from on the menu,…read moremaybe a bit too much--sometimes less is more. I had three tacos on corn: one steak and two al pastor with cilantro and onions. The meat was pretty dry, though it did have good flavor. I'm from Chicago where tacos tend to be a lot juicier. I also tried the carne asada with green chile. It wasn't fried--just heated with green salsa poured over it. Decent flavor, but nothing mind-blowing. The place kind of reminds me of On the Border, but with a more Mexican feel. It's sorta authentic, but definitely leaning toward fast food vibes. That said, their salsa bar is awesome and definitely a highlight. If I were back home, I'd give it a 3-star rating. But considering the area doesn't have a ton of Mexican options, I'll bump it up to 4 stars.

Foods and drinks are pretty good. Drinks are poured excellent, only thing is the service is very…read moreslow even on nights they're not very busy. Ambiance is GREAT the restaurant is beautiful and the bar is set up very nice.