Great-tasting authentic Mexican food!…read more I had two tacos and some pinto beans. (under $10) The tortillas tasted homemade and had that slightly grill, char taste to them. The chicken was ground up into small, crispy bites. The topping was like a pico de gallo without tomatoes and the hot sauce that came with them was absolutely perfect, spicy but not too hot. I love spicy but I think for most people the spice level would be just right. At some point soon I'll try the tamales...they have a fairly large menu with meat and seafood dishes. It was very noisy inside because a soccer game was on and it's Father's Day today but there's lots of outside seating and even though it was hot, it was still a very pleasant experience. Highly recommended! These tacos were better than some I've had at beach-side restaurants in San Diego.

From my 12 year old son:…read more I mean come on!!! This place has some of the most beautiful, amazing, and authentic Mexican foood THEY HAVE TAMLES!!!! TMALES!!!!! Oh, and special thanks to He was just soooooo! Friendly and you definitely get the bang for your buck THIS PLACE BELONGS IN HEAVEN!!!!!!

Taqueria La Esquina is, without exaggeration, the best taco truck in town and honestly, the best…read moretacos I've ever had, anywhere (PERIOD). I've eaten tacos across the country, and I stand by this: these are the best tacos I've ever had. . The meat is incredibly tender, packed with flavor, and served on double-fried corn tortillas that are absolute perfection. Every bite just works. And somehow, they're only $3 per taco. That price-to-quality ratio is unbeatable. There is genuinely no place that touches these at that cost, and I'd argue not many that touch them at any price. Nothing feels rushed or sloppy here. This is the kind of spot you seek out, crave, and tell everyone about. If you're even remotely serious about tacos, Taqueria La Esquina is non-negotiable. I'll happily keep saying it: these are the best tacos out there. ****This is a taco truck, so to-go only.

Breakfast burritos are not an actual burrito and not good anyway. Are these burritos for ants? No…read morepotato, just egg cheese and the meat you order. Dry. But the price of a "burrito". Coming from CA, I'm used to a hefty burrito filled with a classic breakfast in a tortilla wrap. Nope. Asked for both salsas. Got one. And surly woman at the counter. Sorry to inconvenience you withy order. I won't be back.

Esmeralda Grill absolutely rocks, and it was almost a restaurant that I considered avoiding because…read moreI ordered the wrong thing. I was really one mayonnaise filled torta away from missing out on my favorite Mexican restaurant of Cary. The food is some of the freshest and most authentic in the area, and is consistently spot on. Forget heavy burritos or overly sauced enchiladas, this place is the real deal. When you come to Esmeralda Grill, you should really focus on the meat heavy dishes, whether it be via land or sea. There are so many different options to choose from, from both categories. When thinking seafood, expect the full fish. If you find yourself with the fresh grilled tilapia, you will receive a delicious whole fish that tastes as if it was caught that morning. It is such a fantastic option. I also appreciate the camarones a la diabla, or Diablo shrimp. The shrimp are plump and juicy, the spice of the dish is excites your taste buds and is a great dish. My favorite entrees are the land meat dishes though. El Trio Perfecto is my go-to order, it is grilled steak, chicken and pork all on one plate with rice, beans, salad, and tortillas. The Mexican spice rub on the meats is absolutely mouth watering, the flavors are so bold and tasty. The meats are all cooked to perfection and the portions are gigantic. You can make different tacos with the various meats, it is seriously one of my favorite Mexican dishes. I would highly recommend this! Additionally, Esmeralda Grill has so many other wonderful dishes for different flavor profiles. My grandparents are pretty particular about empanadas, but simply cannot get enough of Esmeralda's version. They also make some killer tacos, and some very affordable ones if you were to come on Tuesday! The moral of the story? Don't base your opinion of a restaurant after a single visit. You don't come across a fantastic hole in the wall every day, Esmeralda Grill is one that every Mexican food lover should know!

Esmeralda Grill is a very authentic local Mexican spot that does a lot of things right, especially…read morewhen it comes to classic comfort dishes. I usually rotate between the tacos, enchiladas, and molcajetes, and while the tacos themselves are just okay, the overall experience is solid. The fresh chips are easily some of the best I've had at a Mexican restaurant (warm and crisp). Add queso to those chips and it really seals the deal. They more than make up for the tacos being a bit underwhelming and are honestly reason enough to come back. This is a great neighborhood spot if you're looking for authentic flavors, generous portions, and excellent chips and dips (biggest downside is no liquor aka no margaritas). Not every dish is a knockout, but the highlights keep it comfortably in 4-star territory.

I love this place…read more They never disappoint. Good solid Mexican food for a reasonable price. The quesadillas are my favorite. I rotate between the carnitas and the carne asada. I love that they have crema and queso fresco crumbled on top with the onions and cilantro. Fresh made tortillas. They're basically a huge taco. The pulpo tostada was yummy! they have a little salsa bar with the spicy pickled carrots , onions and jalapeños. A few different salsas, cabbage salad , and more. If you want real authentic Mexican food. Give them a shot!

Ambience feels authentic and food was ok. Service was good as well. They had a variety of spices…read morefor tacos

Authentic Mexican Food…read more Venue: I say a small but it can accommodate any occasion type of place. It has full bar, has fun claw machines for kids. Lively and decorated with awesome paintings. Food: one of the best street tacos I've had in NC. My so far favorite is Al pastor, brisket. They really do something special here with the meat! Tried tongue, stomach, smoked pork, carnitas, carne asada. It's a shame I forgot to take picture because I was so excited. They also have salsa bar with various hot sauce. Service: great service and staffs here. Great recommendations. Came back for another tacos and will be back again.

I am an out of towner and wanted a good order of menudo. I hit the jacket pot with their hardy…read moremenudo with patas. Absolutely authentic and delicious.

Was rolling around the Triangle to run errands and worked up an appetite…read more.. So stumbled upon Castillos and was not disappointed! Don't be afraid of the surround areas of the NBA .. best hole in the wall places can be found in this area. Walking into Castillos and it's like walking into tios and tias casa ... with abuela in the kitchen whipping up something good and ole love songs in Spanish coming from the speaker in the corner .. Menu in the wall is pretty easy to navigate .. and if you need help .. the person behind the register will help you with your order. This time Mojarra Frita and Pupusas was ordered. After you place your order you can grab an empty table and take a walk over to the sauce bar which has all the salsas from mild to burn your ass off and some sides of pickled onions in peppers , limes, cilantro, onions, jalapeno and radish. Picking salsas is like playing roulette with your taste buds and ass ... cause there are no lables on what is what ... you just take the plunge lol After sitting down and munching on some chips and salsa the food arrived in a short time. Yes service is fast here ! First item out was the Mojarra Frita and man oh man it was delicious! The beans were onpoint ! The fish (whole talapia) was fried to perfection... just squeeze some fresh lime on it with a lil bit of salt and pepper and boom ita good to go . Pro tip use the freshly made tortillas it come with and dip it in some of the fresh green salsa than dip some of the fried fish into it also to kick it up another level .. Next up were the Pupusas and damn they were good .. especially with the slaw and sauce it comes with .. key ingredients in it were the bean and cheese .. and it was amazing .. What can I say about Castillo to wrap it up ?? It's good! Service is fast and muy bueno ! And bonus .... its very affordable . I definitely will be back to try other items

I had a wonderful experience both times eating here. Everything was delicious. I tried the shrimp…read morefajita, which was delicious and look for the fish on their inside menu. If you like fried fish, this one is the icing on the cake. Very tasteful music playing in the background if you like Mexican food, and music I would totally recommend the Castillo Mexican restaurant. Friendly service as well:). Come get you some!

Food is absolutely banging. Quick service and a nice outdoor feel to it like your back at your…read moremamas house. Recommend the Al pastor tacos and carnitas. Gives a Southern California vibe I've been missing

Amazing food, service and prices. The torta is so good and always fresh ingredients. The carne…read moreasada is very good choice of protein.

I love this place so much! Their pupusas are always so good and the staff are always so friendly…read more I'm honestly shocked that whenever we go there is barely anyone there because this is one of my favorite places in Cary and deserves all the hype. I also HIGHLY recommend getting their atol de elote drink when it's cold outside. It is so comforting and taste like Christmas. I always get the #7 and it is the best of all worlds.

El Cuscatleco in Cary…read more Came with a friend and my meal was the plato típico. Came with a nice variation of different foods and flavors. Generally speaking the food was super yummy but not the best ever. The tamale was very bready with little filling, but was good. The yuca fries and sauce were the best ever that i've had. The portion to price ratio is retry good. My plate was roughly $15 but lots of things to nibble on. Atmosphere was nice, staff was friendly. Nothing memorable of this place though.