What's not to love about a Mexican restaurant? I mean the culture, the food, etc nothing is boring…read morebut instead fun. Hillsborough is an old town but very comfortable so this small, old, but comfortable restaurant is more than amazing. The people, the environment, the food & many more I love it here.

Such a hidden gem! Located in a cozy little neighborhood. Amazing service, everyone was so friendly…read moreand helpful. There is some seating options available inside but it's mostly outside where they have covered and uncovered options. The chips are amazing and fresh. The fish tacos were amazing and the filets were huge. We also got an Agua Fresca and horchata to go and they were delicious. Truly some of the best authentic Mexican food I've had in the area and we were very impressed by the staff. We had a great conversation with our waitress and the cashier. We will definitely be back!

First time here and the food was excellent. So good that I forgot to take pictures of most of it…read more We were greeted promptly upon entering and seated. There's both indoor and outdoor seating with a homey feel. Ended up taking our food to go. The waitress answered all of the questions we had about the menu and after ordering, the food was ready quickly. We got the fajita burrito and texana quesadilla. Both were tasty, came out hot and promptly, and were perfect when we got home to eat. The green and red salsas were tasty. The red which is the spicier of the 2 had a little heat but not too much. We will definitely be back.

We were looking for a quick bite in Hillsborough and stumbled upon this cute little spot. The front…read morearea is set up like a small garden, thoughtfully decorated and clearly cared for by the owners, which immediately gave it a welcoming vibe. Food was quite good!! They offer a wide variety of tacos (since I was in the mood for tacos I didn't pay much attention to other things), and I was especially excited to see nopal as an option--such a rare treat! The staff were incredibly friendly and patient as we browsed the long menu. I asked for a horchata with no ice and fully expected it to be about 2/3 full (the cup was huge), but to my surprise, they filled it to the top. And it was delicious! My partner ordered a torta that looked amazing... though I didn't get a photo because he devoured it too fast! Definitely recommend this spot and will come back. Ambiance: 7/10 Food: 8/10 Service: 10/10

Food is still good, but new menu doesn't have my regular order anymore. It was busy tonight (a…read moreFriday) and the service was a little slower than usual.

Lunch plate prices available 7 days. Taste was adequate (C+), nothing remarkable. Portions were…read moregood value. Pretty sure the Refried Beans and Rice were pre-packaged, not even doctored up from pre-made. The lunchtime waitresses were more interested in socializing among themselves than paying attention to the dining room - they were young and need better training.

Wow. This place is…read moreAMAZING! The food is authentic as it comes! Wonderful service and for a small restaurant it was very quiet. I'll definitely be back! It's worth driving to if you want authentic Honduran food!

Hidden gem! Samantha's Pupusas was affordable and absolutely delicious. Of the six pupusas we…read moretried, my favorites were the garlic and chicharrón, and I was especially excited to try the loroco flower filling for the first time. They also offer huitlacoche options for a lot of their other food offerings, I can't wait to return to try. Service was friendly and efficient. It's a small, simple spot with only a few tables, but everything you need for enjoying a great bite of freshly made Salvadoran food!

Not a meat market any longer, just an amazing restaurant with authentic Mexican food and very…read morereasonable prices! The Gordita's are fresh, full and absolutely delicious. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

This former gas station turned taqueria is clean and bright and has plenty of parking. The staff is…read morefully bilingual and is polite and efficient. The food is absolutely authentic and there's nothing in particular that's wrong with it. The tortillas appear to be house made but the choice of fillings is more limited than many area taquerias and somewhat less flavorful. The tamales, available on Saturdays, are a better choice. On the whole, Luputa is perfectly good but not great.

DIOS MIO !!! Who…read moreknew I'd travel all the way from Los Angeles, CA to Hillsborough, NC to find my favorite Mexican Restaurant!?! Okay, I can't take credit for finding it - my sister, who really knows how to find the best spots anywhere and everywhere told us this is the one! Muchas gracias, mi hermana ‍‍ Well, let's be real, I do have other favorites for different reasons, but everything here is fresh, authentic, and on-point! I would make a trip to Hillsborough just to eat at Tacos Los Altos. They have a great menu, the place is super charming (both inside and on the patio in front), plus they have really good margaritas served in glasses that add to the party vibe. Mom and I really enjoyed our food, then my niece and nephew found us and they loved theirs as well. My nephew was the only one to finish his meal, however. The portions are huge, so be ready for leftovers. I had the chicken breast enchiladas suizas and was amazed at how flavorful and moist the white meat was. They don't skimp on the cheese, either! Our server was kind and attentive, and none of the staff seemed annoyed that we were there a little late in the afternoon when they probably could have been taking a little break. We parked near the Colonial Inn and walked along the super charming street to this gem of a restaurant. I want to go back there right now. Let's hope this family-owned and operated business thrives for generations.

Great tacos and burritos. Authentic "Californian" Mexican food. Expensive, but everything is.read more

Food was great- came out hot during a busy time. The wings, onion rings, and NEBO Pilsner were…read moreamazing! Servers were amazing- working as a team. Positive vibe and then some. Great atmosphere for relaxing.

We finally made it to the famous Wooden Nickel last night about 5:30. (New to the area). It took a…read moregood 4-5 minutes sitting at the bar before we were greeted, but after that service was prompt and efficient. We ordered the 1/2 order of fried banana peppers, dry rub wings, a bacon jam burger and tots. Oh! and beer! The star of the night was the banana peppers. Tangy and delicious, the small was huge! The wings were def done right and although I'm a blue cheese fan, the ranch was better. I'm knocking off one star for the burger. It was $16 (with tots) but it was tiny! It had one slice of red onion, a few shreds of lettuce, maybe a teaspoon of bacon jam and I'm not certain it had cheese at all. It tasted great, and the tots were perfect, but for that price I expected a burger that was bigger and more substantial than a $4 burger from Jimmy's. With all the other stuff (we shared) we were full but on its own, that burger would've been a disappointment. I'll go back for those banana peppers and wings, but I'll skip that little bitty burger.

I was intending to go somewhere across the street, but couldn't. This place really hit the spot! It…read morewas quite empty at about 2PM on a weekday but I was seated in the nice corner (corner of the street, with windows). Pretty soon it filled up once it was clear to passers-by there were people inside! Very nice waitress. There's a wide menu but I opted for a fried(???) burrito. It was a lot of fun! Not very fried, but crispy. Eventually a whole 6 person family got sat in the window and were having a fun time.

Second time coming here since moving to Hillsborough…read more 1. Food is really good. Flavorful and fresh 2. Prices are reasonable. And who doesn't love free Jamaica refills?! 3. Staff is friendly and great with recommendations. 4. The interior is BEAUFTIFUL!! 5. I love that the bar side is separate from the main dining area.

Great vibes, decent food and good drinks! This place is massive inside and the staff are fun and…read moreoutgoing. The menu isn't overwhelming and the prices are affordable. The chips and salsa are really good! The queso was a little watery and my chicken was dry but had great flavor. I am not sure if I'll return.

I used to really love La Fiesta, but since the prices have went up so much and they changed their…read moresalsa, I don't eat there as often. I picked up take out from there tonight, which was ACP in a taco shell bowl. It was almost $17.00...that is ridiculous! It's only chicken, rice and cheese and they charge extra for the taco shell bowl. They have also started putting onions in their salsa, and I know I can't be the only one who is unhappy about that.

Quiet for mid-afternoon, but the food as always was delicious…read more I usually have a tazon (bowl with rice, pinto and black beans, lettuce, avocado, corn, crema, queso fresco, and your choice from a wide variety of proteins). But this time I tried something different - barbacoa tacos with elote. There barbacao was delicious with slices of avocado and topped with some crema. And the elote was out of this world. I've never had a bad meal here. The prices are reasonable and the service excellent.

Overall, a wonderful experience. Offerings were so varied it was hard to decide on what to eat…read more Went for three different street tacos and all three were great! The service was prompt and polite. I was with my parents who asked a ton of questions and they answered them all like pros. The chips were fresh warm and addicting! Was really impressed with the food, service and ambiance. Would definitely come again.