Eduardo's is the pride of Ocracoke. They truly serve authentic and comforting Mexican food. It's a very unassuming little stop but is rightfully praised. Coming from Southern California, I found Eduardo's comparable to the tacos shops in socal and Mexico. I got the carne asada tacos and they exceeded expectations. I wish we had the opportunity to try more, but we were there only for the afternoon and this is Eduardo's last season open. They anticipate to close around thanksgiving, so go to this iconic spot while you still can! read more

El Mariachi - Carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Always Top Quality and Superb quality Gonna miss the burritos We have been going to Eduardo's for years Thank you read more

We got the shrimp breakfast burritos as a late morning meal after the ferry ride and they were phenomenal! The hot sauces were delicious and flavorful too. Ordering was simple and the food didn't take long at all given how busy they were! The picnic takes and umbrellas gave some much needed shade to enjoy food and ice cold Jarritos!! read more

El Mariachi - Shrimp breakfast burrito and mango jarritos - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

So good, so sad they are done after this season. Delicious food!! The lady in the gift shop was unfriendly though so we opted to not buy any souvenirs read more

Eduardo's is an excellent reason to go to Ocracoke. The food is always delicious and you never leave feeling anything but stuffed and wondering when the next time you'll have a fish taco will be! My boyfriend and I have been waiting a long time to visit Ocracoke BECAUSE of Eduardo's. Always a highlight. read more

El Mariachi - Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

While on the island your food choices are slim. This is a permanent food truck that is known for burritos. Parking is easier if you are staying on the island and you travel by golf cart. Otherwise, road vehicles can park on the few nearby street pull offs. I went to the counter and the staff was not real nice. Not even a hello, just leaned down and looked at me. Beware they close early so if you are coming to the island for the day plan accordingly. The people eating at the tables didn't seem very happy either, most likely because of the cost of what they were eating for what it was. I asked a guy that was leaving what he thought, and he said "meh". I will post the latest menu, but it seems for the size they cost double compared to Chipotle. read more

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Can't recommend. Overpriced, ridiculous hours (closes at 3pm) and very poor attitude if you happen to walk up and they're closing in 20 minutes. What is the point of keeping the ridiculously short hours if you're going to have a bad attitude when someone walks up on your food truck 20 minutes before you're going to shut it down? Just shut down earlier, what does it even matter at that point? Ended up going to the grocery store and buying the ingredients and making it myself. read more

El Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

5 stars all day long. Small food truck on the side of the ride on a quiet island... What more could you want? We got lucky and got a picnic table in the "dining area". We pulled our little golf cart in thinking that we were going to get a "quick lunch". Yeah.... It kept us full the entire day. EVERYTHING is fresh and made to order, so the very small wait is well worth it. We got the fresh guac with chips which was phenomenal. I got the Fish tacos which was absolutely delicious and obviously fresh. My son and my wife got the chicken tacos and they both said that were very good. We had a nice shady spot to eat and drink our Mango Jarritos soda. Very relaxing and low key. When you're done, the lighthouse is right down the street off of the side street. I'm very glad we stopped in for a great island lunch. read more

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Really good tacos! Tried the blackened fish tacos with the mango pico and the flavors and textures of the fish were great and paired really well with the fresh toppings including cabbage, corn, avocado, and lots of citrus. Fish was neither too oily nor cold. Taco shells also held up well. read more

El Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Last day on the island and we wanted breakfast. I feel like its hard to navigate that area during the off season. We had seen this spot a few times and it didn't show up on Yelp initially we stopped in after our first two stops were a bust. Outside seating. Little long on waiting for a food truck, I just wonder about that and long lines Chilliques, pork belly torta, and a bacon breakfast burrito. AMAZING! Nothing about it was disappointing. They make the tacos wITH flour. So no GF there. Looks like you can get fresh chips and salsa for snacks to go. read more

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If you're looking for exceptional Mexican food, let's go k no further! I've eaten here many times over the years & have found the food quality and choice only gets better. Yesterday I had the pollo, carnitas & asada tacos on corn tortillas & they were really good. Today I had the grilled Mahi tacos on flour tortillas & they were exceptional! You will need to ask for a side of salsa. They automatically give you the salsa verde with tomatillo. There is so much to like about this place in their new location! The only downside is limited parking & no bathroom read more

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Best meal I had in Ocracoke was from this food truck! Plenty of outdoor seating! The tacos were extremely fresh! I wish it had a bit more of a kick, but this was probably the freshest taco I've ever had. Very authentic, filling and delicious! Ordered the shrimp tacos, scallop tacos and salsa. Comes with 3 and very generous with the filling inside! I would love to come back and try their burritos and breakfast options. This place does get crowded so be prepared to wait a bit for your food! Highly recommend! read more

El Mariachi - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

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Eduardo's is a true gem and absolutely worth the wait in the hot sun. Take your time and really read the menu. Don't be afraid to try a few different things. The food is guaranteed to always be fresh and flavorful. Excellent food. We had overheard recommendations from several local residents, and since we love a good authentic meal plus Mexican food, we decided to give it a try. Dismiss the food truck/trailer bias if you have one, and chow down on some really good food. They have reasonable prices, they give out generous portions, and the service is fairly quick. I couldn't have been more pleased finding this place on the main road and pick out something from a vast menu. Fresh local seafood, tacos, burritos, and whatever sounds tasty. Flavorful and delicious. I had the Cheesy Fusion Taco. Marinated jerk chicken with pineapple mango salsa, lettuce, and avocado. I also ordered grilled chicken tacos, which come in three tacos. My grilled chicken tacos came with a side of salsa, avocado, cilantro, and onions in corn tortillas. Yes, I was very hungry. Lol The ambience of the place is very calming, but due to the limited seats, it can be challenging. They are a dog friendly business. read more

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So beautiful and fresh-this place was super yummy. My kids also fell in love with Nacho (and his deluxe cat-house).

Everything here is beyond delicious. I would eat here every day. Perfectly seasoned. Just SO GOOD. I love the Shrimp burrito with extra fresh jalapeños. And the cheesy pork tacos are to die for. It's a food truck, so not much ambience and it can take a while to get your food, but the taste is WORTH IT! read more

The food was good. Tacos: Mahi Mahi, pork, steak, and chicken. Service was good. The guacamole was good but overpriced. I realize island prices are more, but $63 for 6 tacos, 8 oz of guacamole, and 2 glass bottles of Coke is steep. read more

Was disappointed I've heard a lot of good things about this place but I guess I'm just used to real Mexican food. The chicken tacos didn't have enough flavor. The verde sauce did help but I believe all chicken should have their own good flavor then add more to make it complete. But I guess for how small the town is it's the best they got. Next time I'll try carne asada and hope for the best. read more

El Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Exceptional carne asada burrito. The best I've had. They wrap it right so it doesn't fall apart and ingredients are so fresh you can taste each and every one on every bite. Well done !! read more

I love this place! The cheesy shrimp tacos are my favorite. I cannot go to ocracoke without getting them. And apparently on my birthday three times. read more

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The red drum fish tacos were on point. Tacos were filled generously and were quite tasty!

Great, authentic fish tacos served from a food truck. Window service was polite and accurate. There is always a line, so it will not be fast - expect 20 min before you eat. Drinks are cold canned sodas and Mexican Jarritos soda. Half dozen wooden tables with umbrellas surrounded trailer to allow picnic. No alcohol permitted. read more

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[Coronavirus review] Between corona, riots, and the lingering effects of a hurricane, this town did not have a ton going on. But this taco truck stood proudly open. At least until 2:00. I was surprised to discover this early closing time and glad I got my order in when I did. Given the lack of competition, ample customers, and good reviews, I would have thought they could be making money through dinnertime. They have a vegetarian section, and will offer to leave off the cheese and cream for those who wish. Nonetheless, you're getting some solid food; my bean burrito had a decent slice of avocado and some fresh pico, and the tortilla tasted grilled. Nothing world-beating, but when you consider the difficulty of getting fresh anything out to this island, I was reasonably impressed. They accepted mobile payments, and had some picnic tables set up outside. Notably, their parking is separate from the neighboring shopping center as part of a cramped little stretch; you can't really park on sand dunes. read more

Update to the earlier review. They have relocated to another place further down from the original location. It is a much bigger lot with cute picnic benches and lots of outdoor space and some parking. The food was exceptional and so fresh. We really enjoyed the meal here. My husband ordered the fish (blue fish) tacos (with fresh mango/pineapple salsa and cabbage slaw) and I ordered the vegetable hard tacos (came with mango salsa, beet/cabbage slaw, avocado and fresh salsa verde). The taco was crunchy and flavorful. I also got the small bite which was a toasted cheesy avocado/mango taco. It is always such a great experience here. The taste of the great food will linger in our memories until we visit next time!! read more

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My wife and I went here for breakfast while at Ocracoke one morning on vacation. We were blown away at how delicious and flavorful the food was! Service was great and the foot came out fast! If we're ever in the area again, we will definitely go there again! read more

El Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

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Came here after seeing it off the road. It definitely is a cute little place to sit outside with some food but the parking lot it TINY. Like maybe 5 cars max could fit. Besides that, the food was really expensive for what it is. My partner got the carne asada tacos which were actually pretty good and very minimalistic, which I love. I got the scallop tacos. I will say, you get a decent amount of scallop on these but for over $13 for 3 tacos they just weren't that good. There are just a ton of flavorless toppings and I ended up just picking out the scallops and leaving all the toppings. Meh. I wanted to try a shrimp bowl but for over $17, I couldn't bring myself to do it. It's just a bit pricey for ok food. Super cute outdoor dining though! read more

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I'll start this review with a disclaimer that Ocracoke has had a hard time since the hurricane and we all know COVID took no mercy. That being said, I ate at Eduardos after an hour ago and was very underwhelmed. My wife got three chicken tacos which were good and I got the carne asada burrito which was not very good. It was most definitely not steak and most definitely steak-ums or something similar. I paid $28+ for three chicken tacos and the carne asada burrito (plus chorizo) and I was disappointed. The location is great, they have ample seating, and a decent sized menu but the burrito was such a let down that I felt like I was ripped off since the majority seemed to be over-seasoned steak-ums. Id consider giving it one more shot another year since the reviews tend to be good but we'll see. read more

El Mariachi - Not really steak. More like steak-ums - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Fantastic fish tacos. Cooked just right and with great and super fresh ingredients. Only four stars because of the value. Though everything was delicious, 18 bucks for fish tacos at what is essentially a food truck is definitely on the higher side. Still, excellent meal and I left wishing I'd eaten there sooner considering I am in Ocracoke usually a couple of times a year. Can't wait to return. read more

Hands down the best authentic tacos I've had in my life! Ive had them prior to the current visit and they did not disappoint. This is a MUST go to when on Ocracoke. I ate there twice in one week but could have eaten it every day. Ill be dreaming about those tacos. read more

El Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Great authentic Mexican food! A must try on Ocracoke Island, make sure you stop by. Breakfast and lunch!

Incredible service and also great portion sizes. I arrived with a group of 11 and we all got our orders within 15 minutes of ordering ON TOP of them also having other customers. The cashier was very kind, patient, and suggestive she made sure we all got something that we would enjoy and also recommended the most popular items. I got the Pork Burrito and it was the perfect size and came with rice beans cheese and salsa for only $11.99, this is definitely one of the most popular food spots on the island, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Stopped by while walking down the road and could not have made a better choice. I had the chorizo breakfast burrito and it was loaded with egg and chorizo on a freshly made tortilla. What a gem! read more

Great food! Fresh lime and cilantro really make the flavors pop. Muy bueno!! Ditto Ditto read more

Awesome food! Friendly and fast. Great salsa and fish tacos. Also great steak tacos! Enjoy read more

Must do when on Ocracoke. Consistently good. Everyone in the family enjoyed it and we look forward to going next time we're on the island.

Place opens at 8am not 7am. Friendly service, good breakfast. We had rolled tacos, #1,#4, and #7. Very filling, all basic and natural ingredients. Everything seems fresh. Tortillas are really nice! No fast food crap here! I would eat here every day. read more

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It's easy to write a bad review on a place, so I won't go there. Let's see if I can find something good about Eduardo's. The young lady that took my order was nice. Even when she told me that I'd have to pay $3 more for an asada burrito cause they were out of ground beef. I don't trust food truck asada, and I was right. Gristle galore. Maybe it'll be better next time I visit, when I'm not staying at the Silver Lake Motel, which no one should stay at. read more

Wow. Tastiest food truck food I've ever had! Tried both the grilled shrimp and cheesy sirloin tacos. Delicious! Very fresh and service was friendly and fast. I definitely want to go back and try the burritos - they looked amazing - and big enough to feed a small family. read more

Food was excellent and the service was extremely fast, which was appreciated as it was raining hard. We had a burrito and shrimp taco with mango salsa, both items were delicious. This food truck is very popular with visitors and locals. read more

El Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

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This food truck is a MUST stop on the island. They have daily specials and today it was: Blue Fish tacos with an option of mango salsa ($16) or Mahi Mahi burrito with the fixings ($17). Prices are a bit steep ($34 for food and 2 drinkbut they grow a lot of their ingredients fresh by the truck and the quality is amazing! The outside seating was cute, with two seater options up to a long 8 seater table. All tables are under a shaded umbrella and you get a nice island breeze. The blue fish taco was - meh. Not very seasoned and I couldn't taste the mango salsa, which seemed like just small pieces of mango that lacked flavor. The fish was rather "fishy" tasting and pieces of the skin were on it. My friend didn't like it at all when he tried it and said "that's super fishy tasting." The serving size (3) was very generous! The tortillas were not homemade and if you're a slow eater like I am they get a bit soggy toward the end. I was hoping to really love this place because it is super cute and had good reviews. read more

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The ceviche is so good!!! Plenty of cilantro & the lime "cooked" the shrimp & octopus perfectly! We rode our bikes here & they had lots of bike parking :) read more

El Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina