I started eating here about six years ago. I always enjoyed their tacos. One day I decided to try…read moretheir tamales and they were outstanding! The chips and salsa have the perfect amount of spice for me (I like spicy). Do yourself a favor and try this place! You will not regret it! I am a taco/tamale fanatic and you won't find a better place in Wake County!

This restaurant is located inside at the Marathon Gas station. I originally went in to get…read moresomething cold to drink. Once i went inside I saw a long line of people waiting to order food. Of course curiosity got the best of me. I decided to order a Cubana torta. It was filled with so many good things...ham, hot dogs, avocado, eggs, cheese, pork, lettuce..mayo..etc. the bread was toasted and everything worked well together. You can always tell where there is good food by the long lines. The inside of the restaurant was nice and clean and the employees were friendly.

The food is absolutely amazing. It's a small restaurant but highly recommended. Friendly staff and…read moregreat atmosphere. It's a hidden gem.

Definitely a hidden gem with fantastic tacos. I have been here twice and already tried almost every…read moretaco they have minus the pork options. The staff is always so welcoming, kind, and helpful and they should be busier for the quality of the food! I've tried the chicken taquito, baja shrimp taco, grilled shrimp taco, birria taco, steak taco, and surf and turf (shrimp and steak) taco. The prices are fair and the tacos are very filling. They also give you chips with different salsas with every order. I love cheese on a taco and they added melted cheese to everything I ordered which I loved.

Food was great, my daughter approved it, birria mulitas, queso tacos were delicious and the consome…read morewas amazing. The ambiance was very laid back nice place. Service was fast. One last thing the aguas frescas hit the spot.

Overall everything had a nice flavor. My coworker and I ordered the same thing and his plate came…read morewith some limes and mine did not. I do love lime juice with quesabirria so I think that would have improved the flavor just a smidge. I had a couple funky bites I couldn't chew. The murals on the inside are super cool, but it did also smell strongly of tobacco while we were there which made me feel a little ill.

My son-in-law treated us to a wonderful dinner at this fine restaurant. From the outside you might…read morethink it is counter service only but, actually it's a clean well decorated cantina style with plenty of seating and comfortable lighting and HVAC. Our server was on point for the entire meal and the Manager checked on us several times. If you look at the pics, you'll get an idea of the quality - it was all very tasty even the rice and beans sides which are often straight trash at a lot of other places....The stars for me this visit were the table side guac, the quesabirria tacos, and the pork belly tacos....they were all knee slappers. This is our new go to for TexMex.

I ordered lunch there yesterday for my kids, and he overcharged me for the burrito. It was supposed…read moreto be $10.99 and he charged me $14- not sure why but seems to be a mistake. We only tried the location because we had a new movers coupon for $10 certificate. As for the food, it was great and very flavorful. We are hoping to go back, but I would like to speak to the owner regarding them over charging me. The interior was beautifully decorated and the music was a touch loud but not miserable. The waiter was from Las Vegas, and was very kind and extremely professional. This location has very good signage and parking for customers to find them with ease. The burrito was the best burrito I have had in years! Definitely, not knocked off of the list for the overcharges but that was the only thing that left a bad taste in my mouth. Update: I called today and they said swing by and they will give me that refund!! Awesome customer service, and thank you for taking the time to sit on the phone and look for that ticket from yesterday. I appreciate the care you showed and your assistance made my day! 2/18/26

Unos de los mejores restaurante, super limpio, muy amables y el servicio muy profesional. La comida…read moresuper rica, todo fresco hasta los jugos oh agua frescas, la comida con la cantidad perfecta. Estacionamiento cómodo y precios aceptables. Definitivamente volveremos

A hidden gem in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city! Authentic Salvadoran cuisine for…read moreyour taste buds! Try their pupusas, atole de elote, side of rice, and baliadas de carne! You will thank me later! This place is not posh, however their food is better than those fufu places with overpriced unseasoned food. This place never disappoints!

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!

Good service for starters and the carne asada tacos were clutch!…read more Meat was marinated properly and cooked perfectly! They give you a generous serving of carne in your tacos and don't cheap out like many places do. Fresh cilantro & onions and presentation was nice too. These are legit authentic Mexican style tacos!

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.

I really enjoyed it! The food, atmosphere, and service were excellent. We ordered tacos and…read morefajitas, and the portions were generous. Everything had great flavor without being overly seasoned or greasy. If anyone asks me, I would definitely recommend this place!

One of our favorites. The Carnitas Enchiladas are awesome…read more- slow cooked pork, poblanos and onions. Salads here are also great - lots of ingredients and a great dressing. It's a great combo to share! Salsa is just right & chips are thicker and crunchy. Staff are great, and many have become like family. Yeah, we are here every week now...