My wife was getting routine maintenance on her car nearby and we came to pick it up across the parking lot. We were both hungry and she said there is a Mexican place right here that gets really good reviews. I said, let's check it out. El Taquito sits on the roadside corner of a small strip mall which shares the parking lot with a larger restaurant and is right next to the auto repair shop. El Taquito is not very big. I think there are eight tables inside and we saw two tables outside. When we walked in we were immediately greeted by the young man behind the counter. We looked at the menu board on the wall and everything looked great. My wife decided on the three sopas with asada. I chose the four taco plate with two pork tacos and two asada tacos, we also bought two bottled waters. The young man told us about the salsa bar as well which looked well stocked with a nice selection of salsas, radishes and pico. We had a seat at a table and the young man also brought us three bottles of sauce and explained there were two mild sauces and one hot. Shortly afterwards, he brought our meals. Everything looked fresh, delicious and yummy. My wife visited the salsa bar while I added some of the mild green sauce at the table to my tacos. We dug in and really enjoyed our meals. We would absolutely recommend to others and will be back!! Yum, Yum, Yum! The employees were both very nice and the prices were reasonable. read more

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Stopped in for some lunch the other day, and it was good. Walk up counter service with a menu board on the wall. A small eatery with a few tables and chairs and a single video game on the wall. The gentleman taking our orders was kind and friendly. We placed our order and paid, our food was ready in under ten minutes and brought to our table. These are very good tacos here. Inexpensive and tasty. Four tacos total, two each Carnitas and Al Pastor. Both style true to type and very good with diced onions and cilantro with a wedge of lime. Good flavor and textures. A decent meal. There are several good taco places in town and this is one of the better ones. Good quality and a fair value. 4 Stars worth a visit and support 01208 read more

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Friendly owner, most of the food was tasty...until I bit into my chicken burrito and got a mouthful of cartilage. I will try again...later. read more

This is a very small taqueria/Mexican grill with a rather varied menu with few surprises but loaded with taste, so typical of the hole-in-the-wall places we search for continuously! Some housekeeping items: They open at 10AM (I approve of this), there is no table service, but your order will be brought to you if you are eating in, there is a nice salsa/condiment bar with a great version of Crudito (I also approve of this), the older gentleman who takes the orders will make sure you get what you want - Whew, that wore me out! I ordered Huevos Rancheros, Estiallados style - meaning the eggs are not scrambled or as the term Revueltas means, broken! The eggs, there were 3 of them, were cooked poached style rather than fried, and though they were cooked to the point where the yolks were a bit firm, the overall taste was good. The ranchero sauce was a bit different from the more traditional versions in that there was little tomato present, but there was plenty of sliced onions and a nice heat level! The sauce was layered over several tortillas which lacked any crispness that is normally seen. Overall the dish was very good even though not the most authentic I've tried in the area! The platter also contained refried beans and typical Mexican style rice, both of which were very good. Additional tortillas were included as well, bring the total to 5. The great, friendly service and the quality of the food will bring me back to try more items l. Ambiance - 3 Food - 4.5 Service - 5 Value - 4 ($10.99 for the dish) read more

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Mexican fast food. Not the cleanest. Food was good. Service was good. Food s reheated, not fresh. I recommend for order out only. read more

El Taquito - Front of El Taquito - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

Excellent food. the taquito's were great. Would like to explore more of their menu. My wife had a vegan burrito that was okay, but, frankly, that was not what I was there for... read more

I asked for sopes and I got tacos. I ate them anyway but the tacos were cold. The tortilla was cold and stale ? We asked for chips and salsa but the chips were also stale. I wouldn't come back and I don't recommend it. I paid $40 and we didn't enjoy it. Maybe other menu items are better. read more

The food did not disappoint. I ordered asada tacos and a chicken tamale. All were delicious. The salsa bar was awesome and had variety. The gentleman behind the counter took our order then cooked our meal then brought it to our table! It's a small hole-in-the-wall place, with no frills, but suited our needs perfectly. Would recommend. Would eat here again. Some in our party tried more exotic options (beef cheek) and said it was perfect. read more

Not my favorite taco spot I order a ACP it was ok and I also order of the pupusas and a order of el pastor tacos the tacos came out cold so they put them in the microwave came out warm but tasted ok services was almost none and the restaurant looked out date needs work in the ambiance of the restaurant I don't think I will be going back as of right now read more

El Taquito - El pastor tacos /ACP/Pupusas - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

Ok. So. I've been eyeballing this place for years and finally had a chance to eat there. Holy... poop. I AM SO UPSET I didn't go here years ago. (You must get the guacamole, just do it. I'm requiring it.) As we sat there shuffling guacamole into our faces (luckily we were the only people there so no one's there to witness the destroying of said dish) our tacos came out fairly quickly. Those were also demolished. I wanted my partner to try the cow brains but they weren't up for it quite yet (personal reasons not because they didn't want to) but I've never seen such a wide range of meats/veggies to choose from. And you know it's good good when there's several cars waiting for to go orders that were high in price. They only have modelo but it was a perfect pairing. We will be going back as it beats out the rest of Winston. Hands down. read more

El Taquito - Carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

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This is a cool hole in the wall type place. The tacos are great and come in a portion of 4 which is a good meal if you eat a lot like I do. The person at the counter wasn't the friendliest, I felt like I was a bit of a nuisance to her. The quality of the tacos made it for me though. I had the beef cheek which is similar in texture and taste to barbacoa, I had beef tongue which is not for everyone, but has the taste that I remember and it is trimmed so it doesn't have the texture that some find unpleasant. Their pastor is one of the best I've had and the chorizo was really good too. They have good looking horchata and guava juice which I will definitely be trying when I go back there. The food was quick and generously portioned and overall the general atmosphere is nice. read more

El Taquito - This is their menu. - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

Great Tacos! Great Service! Right here in Clemmons. You cant beat it. Very small location.

Love this place. Great portions, affordable, tastes delicious, quick and courteous. Will eat there again and again. read more

El Taquito is a really good Mexican restaurant.. We ordered three chicken tortas and they were very good. The torta crust was fresh and soft and tasty. All the ingredients were delicious. We've been going there for a long time and will continue. read more

While on a very busy street you can smell you've arrived at the right place. I was looking for breakfast in between jobs. I'm a fan of huevos rancheros so I hopped on yelp and El Taquito was the first option. I'm glad I took the few moments I had to try it out. While it's on a very busy rd and shopping area the restaurant seemed to slow all of that down once you enter. The service was delightful and funny. I received great recommendations and substitutions. I went with the chorizo omelette and it was amazing. The omelette was massive and filled with real chorizo. The beans were so authentic and secretly stole the meal for me. The rice was great while at bit hard still amazing. The owners were very friendly and joked with me as I placed my order. Don't judge the picture lol I was driving and the plate slid. Definitely stop by and thank me later there's a bean and salsa bar I'm looking forward to trying next time. read more

El Taquito - Chorizo omelette - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

Friendly staff. Clean. The burrito was big and filling. Everything was good. Nice experience. read more

El Taquito - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

Delicious, fresh, and authentic Mexican food. Not your typical TexMex. Small inside eating area with outside tables too. Very friendly guy taking orders. Will definitely return when in the area. read more

Seen post about this restaurant and discovered it was near my sister's dog groomer so we decided to venture in while the dog was at the groomers. I love tacos and can honestly say these were the best tacos I ever had for an amazingly low price. All tacos are less than $2.00 each. They offer a lot of the same items as other Mexican restaurants but this is a small counter service restaurant so no margaritas but fresh made to order food. They have a great salsa bar with pico that has a nice kick to it due to jalapeños and a spicy salsa that I was too nervous to try. We came in for lunch on Saturday and it wasn't busy so took minutes to get queso and tacos. I can't wait to go back and try other tacos and menu items! read more

El Taquito - Al pastor taco and steak taco - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

I was visiting from California and I discovered this hidden gem. They have very authentic Mexican food. The tacos are delicious and they have a wide variety of different meats that you can't find everywhere. The red salsa is spicy and a must try. Last but not least, the customer service is A1. You should definitely check El Taquito out! read more

El Taquito - Sopa de camarones - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

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Great whole in the wall restaurant, my favorite type of restaurant!! We ordered the chorizo burrito and chorizo tacos. Both so savory, salty, and delicious!! They have sauces you can add, but honestly the food has so much flavor by itself. I typically don't order rice in my burritos, but it was a great decision here! I was super impressed and can't wait to go back for another burrito :) read more

El Taquito - Chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

I've driven by El Taquito for a few years now and said it looked like a place I'd like to eat. I finally made it happen, and I waited much too long. El Taquito is really good. I tried the tacos with carne asada and chorizo (2each) both came filled with meat, onions, and cilantro. I also tried the chicken nachos ...AMAZING. I really appreciate the salsa bar and red and green salsa brought to the table with my meal. They have drinks by the bottle, including a pomegranate aloe vera drink that tasted like liquid jell-o (in a good way). The service was really helpful, the food came out quickly, and everything was delicious. read more

El Taquito - Chorizo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

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When travelling, it's a great pleasure to try out new restaurants. It's a crapshoot... sometimes you win big and other times... well, we don't talk about those. This time we were big winners! El Taquito is a hole-in-the-wall joint that, from our observation, is frequented by many local hispanics and non-hispanics alike. The seating is limited so most people were just doing takeout. There's no refills on drinks (water is bottled only) but they did have some 'south of the border' favorites such aqua de melon. This is a VERY authentic place (lengua is on the menu and if you don't know what that is, you probably don't want to know) but there's plenty to eat for less-traveled palates. Their vegetarians options are quite limited but my wife said the tostadas were delightful. As per my usual for an unfamiliar Mexican place, I gave their Carnitas (braised or simmered pork... it usually takes hours to prep it) a try. They were some of the best that I've had! The meat was tender, flavorful and the crispy edges had a fine flavor. The salad and beans were forgettable but the rice actually had a nice flavor. (Frequently, cookie-cutter, Speedy Gonzales special #1 places have TERRIBLE rice and beans... as far as I can tell, they are only on the plate for completeness.) I'm sure that if we lived near El Taquito, we'd be back again but -- alas! -- we'll just have to take our memories. Well worth trying out but I recommend getting take out rather than waiting for a seat! read more

El Taquito - Carnitas dinner - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

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One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in the Winston Salem area. These are my favorite tacos by far. Very flavorful and loaded with meat! The cabeza tacos are incredible! The size of the restaurant is very small, that's the only downside. Probably won't get a seat during lunch hours. Do yourself a favor and try it though! read more

Small hole in the wall spots are always the best. This is no exception! The most authentic Mexican food you'll find in North Carolina read more

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I ordered a chicken tostada, My kids got tacos de carne asada. We all ordered horchata for drinks and the kids got churros. The churros are probably the best I have ever had! All the food we ordered was very good! Do not expect it to be like a chain Restaurant because it's not. It is very authentic. This is topically what you see and get from a True Authentic Mexican Restaurant. read more

Authentic Mexican, not a Tex mex kind of place. By far the best authentic Mexican grill I've tried in Forsyth county. Obviously these type of places are for adventurous eaters, so there is no reason to mention anything but how good the food is. Big fan of the sope, torta, and street tacos. I liked the pork tamales over the chicken but both are excellent. I would suggest lengua cabeza, or asada. Don't forget check out the condiment bar and serve yourself some pinto beans as an appetizer. read more

El Taquito - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

Stopped in and placed an order to go, they have a pretty large menu to choose from, tacos are 4 to an order, so I went with an order of tacos, 2 al pastor and 2 suadero and also had to try their homemade tamales. For the tacos, the suadero(beef) was the better of the 2 for me, the al pastor was different than any I have encountered, I really wasn't a fan, cumin has a huge presence in the al pastor, it had chunks of pork, but no visible pineapple. The tamales were absolutely awesome, I had the pork ones and they were loaded, I added some of their homemade red sauce and it made them even better. read more

Traveled to North Carolina from California and stumbled across this delicious restaurant 100000% recommend hands down the best food in town !! Will definitely be coming back it's finger licking good read more

The meat was not good enough for me. I asked for a torta cubana and it was not what I expected it to be.

I ordered take out from El Taquito for the first time today. The young lady was super nice and friendly over the phone and said my order would be ready in about 10 minutes. I ordered two lengua and two chorizo tacos and a horchata. My total was just over $10 so prices are great! By the time I got home my tacos were still hot and very delicious. I think next time I will order two tortillas on each taco just because eating tacos in general can be a bit messy. So worth it though! As another reviewer has mentioned, El Taquito is a tiny hole in the while type of establishment. In the sense of size it is very small but they do have several tables if you're dining in. But there is no shortage of good food and friendly staff here. This is no frills dining but you're bound to find something you like! read more

El Taquito - Lengua and chorizo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

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Best Latin food in the area! Top notch ingredients and flavor! We order 2-4 times a month. Everything we've had has been outstanding. If you're starving go with the chorizo burrito. Tacos and pupusas are amazing as well! read more

Very authentic Mexican food with great flavors and good prices. Skip the larger Mexican restaurants around town, you won't regret your decision. read more

I just finished my meal here and have to say I'm pretty underwhelmed. I go to school in Greenville N.C. and go to authentic Mexican place there that is the best Mexican burrito I've ever had and was hoping a local place in Winston could help me with my fix--it did not. I ordered the veggie burrito with rice and beans. The rice tasted funny and the beans were fine. The burrito was just--ok. Honestly I was pretty underwhelmed with the taste of the burrito and started to regret my decision to come here midway through my burrito. In the end I would not recommend coming here. If you want a burrito go to the Moe's down the street. Also I got takeout but the inside of the place was overall pretty gross, I would never want to eat in here. read more

I can't speak to service for dining in, but I love this place for takeout. They serve authentic Mexican style tacos for a great price. I'm pretty sure the tamales are homemade, and the tostadas are tasty as well. Never tried their entrees, but I've heard good things. It's dangerously close to my apartment, so I'm here at least once a week. Would recommend for sure. read more

El Taquito - Tostadas chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

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Stopped by for a quick lunch of tacos to go. So glad we did. The pork carnitas and fish tacos out of this world. About to call in another order. The corn tortillas so good as the pico de gallo. Yum yum. read more

It's a small restaurant but the food is so good. Great meat options and taco choices. The salsa bar had three or four options and the Pico was my favorite. The tacos are inexpensive and filling! read more

Excellent! Dropped in today for a chicken burrito with extra sides of beans and rice. Nice cozy spot with wonderful food. Soooo authentic and just delicious! read more

Great place with great home-made tamales, shrimp tacos and chicken quesadillas. This is an authentic taqueria that is small in size but huge on the flavor. We were instant fans and plan on being repeat customers. If you want authentic Mexican food, be sure to visit El Taquito. You want regret it. read more

El Taquito - El Taquito sign - Mexican Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

It's a small place with 8 tables, and it's very dark in the dining room. There is also a slight odor to the dining room, as though the floors were mopped right after the bathroom. The menu is larger than most taquerias as it includes dinners, breakfast, tortas, soles, fish, and even local honey?!?! They have bottled drinks and a salsa bar with escabeche. There is also a self serve pot of pinto beans which is a nice touch. The tacos and everything else I've tried here has been very good. They offer everything standard, plus all of the taqueria standards of stomach, brains and tongue, all of which are excellent. So from a food standpoint it's a solid 4 stars. If they would sterilize the dining room and get a clean mop, I would eat here more often. So on that note, it's a great place for take out. read more

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What we've been looking for in Winston! Great tacos, guac, and salsa. Authentic food and friendly staff. Will 100% visit again!