Jack in the Box

(23 reviews)

0.9 mi

Overall the food was tasty. The amount of meat in each taco was a little inconsistent, but it was…read moreflavorful nonetheless. This was good Mexican food, but nothing special. The servers were nice and did well managing the big group I was with. They brought plenty of chips and salsa for everyone. The food came out relatively quickly which was nice. This restaurant is similar to somewhere like El Paso. All in all, this is a nice place to come for a quick lunch if you want Mexican, but it is nothing special as far as Mexican food goes.

Excellent food and yummy margaritas! They come in a variety of flavors, too. Great service;…read moreoverall, pleasant experience.

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Taqueria Garcia

4.3

(9 reviews)

1.5 mi

Looks good, they have a great variety but they are cash only so I couldn't even give them a try,…read morewho carries cash anymore.

I love their carne asada tacos and their cheese pupusa's. If you've never had a pupusa it's a must…read moretry. The slaw that comes with it is amazing. The food is always fresh and always delicious.

Hard to find. Drive to the right of the building then down the side

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Hermanos Chavez Mexican Restaurant

It's always good when you go in a order food or to get food and it's all way fresh when you get…read moreit ..

This place is a sleeper they have great food great service and just enough room to say that you're…read morecomfortable they also have a butcher Market next door that will blow your mind this is definitely a place to stop by of any nationality you would love it

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El Taconon

5.0

(5 reviews)

4.2 mi

This taco truck is outstanding. Anytime any friends or family come into town, this is the first…read moreplace we go. You can taste the love and passion Jose puts into his food. I always get five tacos. Usually one pollo (chicken), one asada (steak), one barbacoa( Mexican BBQ), and one pastor(marinated pork) and one carnitas(fried pork). They serve them traditional style with fresh onions and tons of cilantro. You also get a little side with limes, radishes, grilled onions, and half a grilled jalapeño. The red salsa is out of this world, and my wife loves the green salsa. I've only ever had the tacos, because every time I go I just can't force myself to order anything else! My wife loves the quesadillas and tortas. If you haven't tried El Taconon, you are missing out!!!

Felt like some authentic tacos. This place had good reviews and a decent health safety score. Was…read moreeverything i expected. I thought it was a bit pricey for the serving sizes (traditional food truck prices) but not enough to keep me away. A definite place to try.

Chicken, barbacoa, and carnitas tacos, and a quesadilla.

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Nuestro place en Hickory, y nuestra Authentic Mexican Food.

Souper Bites

(26 reviews)

This place should change their name from souper bites to souper flavor!!…read more Stopped in here for lunch as I was going through the area and I am so happy I did. After staring at their very yummy sounding menu for a long time (Asian and Mexican are my two favorite foods in the world, so a fusion of them is hard to pick from lol) I decided to order the fry burrito and that turned out to be a great choice. This burrito was amazing and packed full of flavor. I decided to also order their dumplings and they were also yummy. 0 gripes at this place.. would highly recommend!! If im in the area again, I will 100% stop by here again.

Souper Bites is fantastic! Mexican combined with all the Asian flavors - what's not to love?…read more Super fast and super good! Highly recommend!

Steak kimchi with Fried egg

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El Paso Mexican Restaurant

It's easy to find and there is plenty of parking. There are spaces adjacent to the building as well…read moreas across a traffic lane. There are handicapped spaces adjacent to building right next to entrance. The host counter is right in front as you walk in. We were greeted immediately and taken to a booth. Seating is mostly tables as well as booths along the walls. There is also a patio on the side of the building. Our server came by a couple minutes after we were seated to take our drink orders. While waiting on the drinks I grabbed a few different salsas from the salsa bar. The salsa selection is good and there are a lot of different options. Once our drinks came and we made the food order, we waited another 10 minutes or so for it to arrive. That was the last time we saw our server until the end of our meal. My dining partner ordered the Chili relleno. While a decent size, the dish was subpar. The beef filling was quite dry and there was no to very little cheese inside. The meat filling was ground beef with minimal seasoning. This was a very bland dish. The Mexican street tacos (one each of beef, pork, and chicken) came with beans and a Cesar salad. The beans were fine as was the salad. The tacos all had a chipotle sauce added which was fine, but I would have preferred the option of adding different salsas from the salsa bar without the chipotle sauce already added. Unfortunately, all three meats were slightly dry and were very bland. The other ingredients were fine, and the flavor of each taco was greatly enhanced by adding different salsa options from bar, even over the chipotle sauce. This made the dish palatable. It appears the menu has been "Americanized" and lacks true Mexican authenticity. While it is acceptable for what it is, authentic Mexican food can be found in abundance just a half mile away.

Stopped into El Paso in Conover looking for a solid meal and left impressed. We shared the El…read moreMexicano and added black tiger shrimp cooked in guajillo-style sauce -- easily the highlight of the meal. Drinks were on point (especially the horchata), and the salsa bar had multiple options worth trying. Service was kind, attentive, and never rushed. This place knows exactly what it is and executes well.

25. Fajita Quesadilla with chicken

El Mexicano

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Burrito Mexico / Mexican Burrito

La Perlita Restaurante

5.0

(1 review)

4.6 mi

La Perlita is so good. Very authentic Mexican food. The beans were so delicious as was the rest of…read morethe food. The michelada was so refreshing. Will definitely be back!

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La Yurirense

Casa AZul Mexican Kitchen

(84 reviews)

Our first time coming here. Everything was excellent! I had a chicken quesadilla and a beef taco,…read morethe ingredients were all fresh and superior quality. These were probably the best Rice N Beans I've ever had in a Mexican restaurant. very reasonable prices and a great atmosphere. I love the decor, the music and we had great service too. Wish this place was closer to us! We would love to come back sometime if we head this way again.

All I can say is WOW! We decided to stop in on an out of town trip. The decor is probably the…read moreprettiest I've seen in a Mexican restaurant. I love the lighting and artwork. The server was excellent and recommended some great things. We had the yuca bites and cheese dip for an appetizer and Steak à la macha for dinner. It was all so well presented and delectable. For dessert we got the Tres Leches cake which is probably one of the best I had. If I'm ever back in conover, I will definitely stop here again!

Awesome atmosphere, service, and great food! My wife and I both enjoyed the Assorted Bowl

Interior. Love it!

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Authentic Mexican Restaurant Las Isabelas

Las Isabelas is a family-owned business that doubles as a Mexican restaurant and grocery store. The…read moreentire building has character with really lovely decorations that speak to the culture. I think that there is only outdoor seating (covered and not covered), so while it is not the largest restaurant (even less parking but since it is downtown, you can find other parking nearby), it seems like it has enough tables (which were really big) for most days. In terms of the service... we were waiting for our "waitress" until we found out that there is no table service (other than someone initially asking you for your drinks/appetizers when you sit down) as you have to manually go up to the cashier (friendly), order using a QR code to access their menu, and pay from there. So we sat there for a while really confused. But once we were told to do that (and to be fair, we might have not heard the full instructions clearly when we first entered), the food came out in a timely manner. I do think that the service could have been better; for instance, our waters were never refilled and we were not really checked up on during our dine-in experience. It might have been an off day since a lot of reviews praise their service. We got a variety of food, including Chips & Guacamole and Churros to share while for myself, I got the Burrito California and Sope. The Chips & Guacamole were really good! The guacamole was seasoned well and the chips tasted very fresh. We were also given a side of salsa, which was a bit spicy. I will say that this place does not seem to offer complimentary chips and salsa like other spots. The Churros were delicious! Very sugary and warm; I liked how doughy the inside was when it first came out. As for my entrees... I got the Sope with Chicken. This was my first time having Sope and I expected it to have more flavor to it. It tasted a bit bland, although the chicken pieces did help elevate the taste. As for the Burrito California, it tasted decent. It was stuffed with rice and potentially needed more fries, but it also lacked some flavor. If I added meat, that might have helped with the taste. I will say that the green sauce at my table saved my entrees as it really added a nice kick to everything. While I wish there were more spices in my food, I kind of liked that it was not too salty (in comparison to similar spots). Overall, I would probably give Las Isabelas a 3.5/5 stars. It did not wow me, but I think it is a solid spot to hit up in the area. They have a vast menu, so I could see myself coming back in the future to try other items.

We had a great experience at Isabela's. It's a covered outdoor area with a ton of character…read more Margaritas were huge and delicious. We ordered our food at the window and it was delivered quickly! We had tacos, fajitas, burritos and a chicken and rice dish!!! Everything was piping hot and the portions were perfect! If you are in Hickory you should drop in here for a hearty lunch or dinner! The staff is friendly too!

I cant remember what this margarita is called, but it was awesome.

Horchata

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Pineapple Margarita

Rudy's Authentic Mexican Fast Food

4.3

(6 reviews)

1.6 mi

I was so looking forward to trying this place tonight. I arrived at 7:25, the hours posted show…read moreopen until 9:00pm. Nope. All lights are on, including the open sign and all doors are locked.

Wow, am I stuffed after that delicious meal at Rudy's! We shared the carne asada super fries and a…read moreCalifornia burrito and are still fighting over which one was better. Large portions so pack your stretchy pants! :) service was great too! Can't wait to visit again and try some other offerings!

All lights are on. All doors are locked.

Rudy's Outdoor Seating..

Carne asada super fries

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Cerro Grande Mexican Restaurant

(23 reviews)

0.9 mi

Overall the food was tasty. The amount of meat in each taco was a little inconsistent, but it was…read moreflavorful nonetheless. This was good Mexican food, but nothing special. The servers were nice and did well managing the big group I was with. They brought plenty of chips and salsa for everyone. The food came out relatively quickly which was nice. This restaurant is similar to somewhere like El Paso. All in all, this is a nice place to come for a quick lunch if you want Mexican, but it is nothing special as far as Mexican food goes.

Excellent food and yummy margaritas! They come in a variety of flavors, too. Great service;…read moreoverall, pleasant experience.

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Casa AZul Mexican Kitchen

(84 reviews)

Our first time coming here. Everything was excellent! I had a chicken quesadilla and a beef taco,…read morethe ingredients were all fresh and superior quality. These were probably the best Rice N Beans I've ever had in a Mexican restaurant. very reasonable prices and a great atmosphere. I love the decor, the music and we had great service too. Wish this place was closer to us! We would love to come back sometime if we head this way again.

All I can say is WOW! We decided to stop in on an out of town trip. The decor is probably the…read moreprettiest I've seen in a Mexican restaurant. I love the lighting and artwork. The server was excellent and recommended some great things. We had the yuca bites and cheese dip for an appetizer and Steak à la macha for dinner. It was all so well presented and delectable. For dessert we got the Tres Leches cake which is probably one of the best I had. If I'm ever back in conover, I will definitely stop here again!

Awesome atmosphere, service, and great food! My wife and I both enjoyed the Assorted Bowl

Interior. Love it!

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Saigon Garden

This place is amazing. If you want authentic food, this is the place. They are very friendly and…read moreattentive. Did I mention how great the food is!

Always good - from quality of food to service. Never had a bad experience...very special and…read moredelicious. Worth the drive to Conover!

Thai Dessert: Tropical jelly, tapioca, shaved ice topped with our creamy coconut milk

The special pho

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Jin's Buffet

Good food, good service, never rushed. Place is clean with awesome sushi bar. Furniture is getting…read morea little dated, but comfortable albeit a little tight.

Jin's Buffet is your typical local Chinese buffet. And it is pretty good. This is smaller than most…read moreChinese buffets, but a lot of staples are still there such as green beans, General Tso's chicken, sushi, dessert, and more! The ambiance was a bit busy for lunch on Friday, but the servers were pretty attentive. I got a mix of foods, but the Black Pepper Chicken stood out to me. It was so savory, juicy, and a bit crunchy. I loved the Egg Drop Soup and the Lo Mein was also solid! I thought the sushi and Sweet & Sour Chicken were just okay... but that is to be expected for buffet quality food. Not as many selections as larger buffets, but quality over quantity, right? I would definitely come back especially since their lunch special is really affordable.

Great Hot & Sour, blow out your sinuses hot Chinese mustard and a hot & crispy veggie spring roll, green onions.

Jin's Buffet, Conover

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Front entrance to the right of a ubiquitous strip mall Subway.

Amalfi's Pizza of Conover

Fantastic food , service. and atmosphere . I would highly recommend their food , especially the…read moreChicken Alfredo

Food is amazing extremely affordable! I had Mild wings delicious crispy with their house made…read moreranch. The chicken Alfredo I got for lunch the next day pictured below after reheating in the oven 10/10. Service was amazing very friendly helpful & caring staff. Go see them!

Steak philly with onions, green peppers, lettuce tomato and mayo and mustard 12", good! Would order again!

20 buffalo wings with blue cheese, delicious

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Coconut Rum Flavored Tiramisu

Rice Fun Restaurant

4.2

(37 reviews)

1.5 mi

This is my go to place. The food is always great and inexpensive and quick! Everyone is friendly…read moreand helpful. I always see cops there and my theory is wherever the cops eat I eat. They know the good places.

This restaurant got great reviews so I decided to try it. I ordered Kung Pao Chicken, steamed rice…read moreand an egg roll - take out. I asked for it to be Spicy. The staff was friendly and the food was hot. However, it was not spicy at all. and the main dish had almost NO SAUCE on it. it was dry and not tasty. It was almost inedible.

Tofu lo mein and Chicken Lo Mein

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Asian Doughnuts

Souper Bites

(26 reviews)

This place should change their name from souper bites to souper flavor!!…read more Stopped in here for lunch as I was going through the area and I am so happy I did. After staring at their very yummy sounding menu for a long time (Asian and Mexican are my two favorite foods in the world, so a fusion of them is hard to pick from lol) I decided to order the fry burrito and that turned out to be a great choice. This burrito was amazing and packed full of flavor. I decided to also order their dumplings and they were also yummy. 0 gripes at this place.. would highly recommend!! If im in the area again, I will 100% stop by here again.

Souper Bites is fantastic! Mexican combined with all the Asian flavors - what's not to love?…read more Super fast and super good! Highly recommend!