I hate to leave this review because I don't want this place to get busier than it already is. If you're looking for home grown authentic tasting Mexican food then look no further. I've been trying to find a spot that can make me feel like I'm in SoCal again and this hits the mark. Damn good! read more

Jennifer wasn't very welcoming. She seemed to be trying to rush me through my order rather than providing friendly customer service. She appeared more interested in getting back to her phone than engaging with customers. When I asked for a different bottle because the one I received had an unusual mark on it, she seemed annoyed by my request. I had recently experienced food poisoning from Taco Bell, so I was simply being cautious about my health. I don't think that concern was treated with understanding. Jennifer also appeared to be annoyed when I mentioned to another customer that I was waiting for her to hand me some lids. I wasn't trying to be rude or disrespectful I was simply explaining why I was waiting. Her reaction and facial expressions made me feel like she assumed I was being negative, which was frustrating. Throughout the interaction, her facial expressions came across as annoyed and unwelcoming. Overall, the interaction didn't feel welcoming. I can't speak about the male employee as much because when I did have an interaction with him previously he was helpful for the most part, but based on my experiences, I believe the cashiers could improve their friendliness, patience, and customer service. Customers should feel comfortable asking questions or expressing concerns without feeling like they are inconveniencing the staff. read more

Very friendly staff with a large menu and lots of seating. The torta was pretty good and queso dip was delicious. Birria egg rolls were not good (the reason for the lower rating). read more

No 1 Taco - NorCal Burrito, Rolled Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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It's been over a year since we last had No. 1 Taco, and it still remains my favorite spot for tacos and burritos. It was the perfect choice for a rainy-day indulgence. The birria taco was crispy and held up nicely even after several dunks in the consomé. **We spent about $31.18 for two orders of birria tacos (three per order), $3.09 for a Coke, and $4 for an agua fresca (guava). The guava one was okay but nothing can top their strawberry kiwi agua fresca. No. 1 Taco remains a must-have when in VB. I have yet to find something close to it on the peninsula. read more

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We came here on cinco de mayo, it wasn't overly busy but man the wait was long & unfortunately the food was disappointing. Service was nonchalant and disconnected. We got chicken tacos and birria tacos which were dry and bland. The restaurant itself just feels out of place. You order like at a walk up deli & then they call out your number. Seating is set up like a spread out Chinese restaurant. It lacks any kind of warmth or decor inside. The food looks great but looks can be deceiving. We definitely won't be back which was a huge let down since it's close by and we love authentic street tacos. read more

No 1 Taco - Chicken 3 Same Meat Street Tacos and Burris Birria Tacos 3 - Tacos Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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My daughter got me a carne asada quesadilla from here. The quesadilla was full of meat and cheese. It was bland slightly but went well with the queso. I popped it in the air fryer to reheat, and it tasted even better the next day. They have a pretty decent menu with several choices. Tacos, nachos, fries, quesadillas, and more. I enjoyed the meal and will return!!! Check them out!! read more

No 1 Taco - Carne asada quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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It's been a hot minute since we have visited and was just as impressed with the food as our first visit a year ago! Husband had a steak NorCal burrito with his choice of protein and he picked steak. The burritos are large enough to cut in half and have two meals so a great deal! He loved the burrito and ended up eating it the next day and heated up great in the air fryer! Orange hot sauce that comes with the order was more spicy than the green sauce. I ordered the kids chicken taco with rice as my side. Tons of chicken and rice. I also added a side of pico. I had enough meat and rice and chicken to make two more tacos at home! It has not changed inside since our last visit, a large amount of tables, soda machine, and a counter with a salsa bar. The gentleman behind the counter was a little quiet but he got our order right, so nothing wrong with not being a conversationalist! Can count on this place for good food! read more

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No 1 Taco is a solid spot for some good tacos! I've been a couple times now in the past year and it's fast casual spot to dine in and get some good Mexican food here. My favorite protein to get is absolutely the tripa (fried tripe) - it's seasoned well and delicious. Their queso and chips is also excellent and a must get as well! I also really enjoy their many flavors of agua frescas and got the pineapple one on my latest visit and it was tasty and refreshing! Food came out in a timely manner and there's no wait service here. Super casual spot with some good food. There's also an unlimited topping bar which is a cool addition. Come check this place out! read more

Went for dinner before our "snowstorm" since we had a craving for tacos. My wife got three al-pastor tacos which were good but missing the pineapple. I ordered the sol-cal burrito and it was good too but I tasted different than what I remembered when I first tried number one taco back when it was part of king-fu tea. The people taking out orders were nice and helpful and the turnaround for food was quick. I like me the option to get sauces on the side, however, you're limited to trying only two before having to pay for more which is understandable to cut down on waste..but sometimes I like all the sauces and won't know until I tried them all. I'm a sauce dude and its's not like they were labeled to know which is what. Anywho, my experience overall was decent! read more

One of my go-to spots for Mexican food. Every single time I've eaten here, the food has been fresh and seasoned to perfection. Let's get into my favorite, the carne asada fries. When I say they're a must, I mean it. I am absolutely hooked. The meat is tender, the fries are crispy, and the toppings are layered just right; it's comfort food done right. Plus, the portion sizes are generous, and you definitely get your money's worth, which is exactly how good Mexican food should be served. This is one restaurant I plan on visiting again and again and you better believe I'll be ordering those carne asada fries every single time. read more

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Finally got back to No 1 Taco! And wow, it was FANTASTIC. Every bite was pure perfection. Loved their green sauce too. The service is always quick, you're in and out pretty fast for take out! Love the mural on the wall, so beautiful! Will be back, and cannot wait! SO GOOD! read more

Coming all the way from CA, we've been seriously craving real Mexican food (which has been surprisingly hard to find in VA ). We stumbled upon No. 1 Taco in Virginia Beach and decided to give it a shot. I ordered the NorCal Burrito--packed with carne asada, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole--and let me tell you... it was delicious. Hands down the best Mexican-style burrito I've found in Virginia Beach so far. The flavor was on point, and the size? MASSIVE. I easily got two meals out of it. My husband went with the brunch burrito, loaded with his choice of meat, eggs, potatoes, and cheese. He loved it too--and once again, the portion size did not disappoint. We also tried a horchata, which was the only letdown. Unfortunately, it didn't taste very authentic--more like it came from a powdered mix rather than being freshly made. Overall, the burritos alone make this spot worth checking out... just maybe skip the horchata read more

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Authentic! We were so pleased with the food. We will absolutely return. I had a chile relleno torta. Man, that was tasty! Nice crunch on the bun. Tons of filling and flavor. I had a wonderful horchata. Made in-house. My wife had asada tacos. It was exactly as I'd have expected it out of a food truck in San Diego. Delicious! She also had jamaica. Again, made in-house and delicious. read more

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Food is nice and fresh, customers are always welcome and and met with smiles....the atmosphere is nice but not too much like. Fast food

The street tacos is a must try and loaded nachos. For the tacos try it with carnitas and chorizo. The chorizo was my favorite. The loaded nachos is really loaded. We had ours topped with carnitas and we were not disappointed. Really it could be someone's meal. The service is pretty simple, i.e. they take your order and call out your number when your food is ready. They were very nice behind the counter. There really isn't much to the ascetics. It's good for groups and good food. read more

No 1 Taco - Loaded nachos - Tacos Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Best burritos in VB hands down. Recommend to everyone, they even have a pickled garnish bar which is very authentic, comparable to burritos out west, must've gone here 5 times beach to back for the norcal burrito with birria meat or whatever one has no fries in it, it's really good. Really good every time, the guac is amazing and fresh, the burritos are huge and great quality. Shoutout the chef for no customizations, their food doesn't need it. read more

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one of the closest things to California tacos! I'm so.glad a friend told me about this place! Service was quick, which was a plus since I came starving ahha. Plenty of tables available and plenty of parking too. read more

No 1 Taco - Carne asada & lengua - Tacos Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This place has so much potential. We came on 3/1/26 and we ordered two carne asada tacos, a socal burrito and two kids tacos. The meat was very dry, like tough and had no moisture. We moved back from southern cali the summer of 2025 so we are used to better Mexican so I try to give east coast Mexican some grace but this place is close to it If they can find a way to make their carne asada more moist and tender it would really take it to the next level... the sauce bar is and we enjoy the salsas a lot. They don't seem to clean the dining room at all so we had to wipe our own table so that was also kind of annoying. I'd say give it a shot and I wouldn't mind trying them again just in case it was an off night. read more

Never heard of this place till friend took me here. She comes here for the frescas because I guess that is difficult to find around here. Well decorated and definitely gave the cultural vibe with the bright colors and art. I kept it simple with a mix of street tacos while my friend ordered the fries. I wasn't impressed with the fries but the tacos were pretty good. Not the best birria I have had but would definitely come back for lengua tacos! The cashier was not the most welcoming but overall food and vibe was authentic. read more

No 1 Taco - 3 Mixed Street Tacos - Lengua, birria, barbacoa - Tacos Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Ask for and check the receipt. Been coming here a long time, it's the only place in the area that knows how to do a California Burrito correctly. Up until today there hasn't been any issues and we've really enjoyed the food. When we went in to pay for the pick up order, we asked for a receipt and the cashier looked a little bit shocked about asking for it. Got the receipt and food then headed home. Half way getting home we noticed that a 10% tip was added, something we did not add due to it being picked up by us. I'm not sure if No 1 Taco now does mandatory tips or if it was a mistake, but I'm leaving this review because I feel like it's the right thing to do to inform other people to make sure they check their receipts. Otherwise the food was good but the disingenuous feeling of it all left a bad taste. The tip was also based upon sales tax included. read more

No 1 Taco - Tacos Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The front staff is efficient and friendly, the food is delicious and the portions are great for the price! The carne asada fries are elite! The interior is clean. read more

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I recently moved here temporarily from San Diego and was desperate to find some decent Mexican food. Thank God for Yelp!!!!! I got carne asada street tacos with a side of rice and they did NOT disappoint. Everything was delicious!!! I can't wait to try more menu items! read more

Hands down the best burrito and taco spot in Hampton Roads and probably Virginia. My first indication that I was in for something special was when I pulled up and there was a line at the door before the restaurant opened. I had a SoCal burrito that was as good as anything I had when I lived in San Diego. In fact, maybe even better. The service was quick and friendly and the food is amazing. There's not much ambience, but that's not a big deal. I highly recommend! read more

The Shrimp Tacos are bringing it!!! A perfect blend of seasonings make these Tacos stand out. A little pricey, but they were good, I'd visit again!!!! Need a quick lunch stop by No 1 Taco at S. INDEPENDENCE AND BUCKNER, you'll be glad you did!!!! read more

Love this place! Last time I had the Papa Loca and it was indeed CRAZY! It was huge and filled with one of the most flavorful Al Pastors I've had recently. A little skimpy on the sour cream and cheese distribution but I ordered extra on the side and it was worth it. Definitely something I'd grab again! read more

No 1 Taco - Papa Loca - Tacos Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Had 2 NoCal burritos one with carnitas and one with shredded beef. They were huge!! Neither of us could finish ours. I typically like carnitas in every situation but this time it was a fail and the shredded beef was much better. The overall taste was good but not Cali good, despite all the comments, but then again most comments were based on carne asada. Not saying I wouldn't go back but I was a bit disappointed after reading other reviews. Service does not exist as you order at the counter and when your number is called you go pick it up. The ambiance is a mix of strip mall and hole in the wall eatery. People seemed to stream in and out which was a good sign the food is good but that it's not the place to eat it. read more

Come one VA Yelpers! The food had no flavor! I was hungry and still didn't like the food! Would not recommend.

We've heard raving reviews about No. 1 Tacos since they were still at the KFT location and are now in Buckner Blvd. We finally decided to try it; I felt we were missing out. We had ordered tacos, queso, chips, and fried plantains, and all the dishes were delicious. I loved the birria taco and the fried plantains the most. The fried plantains were served with dulce de leche, which reminded me of a Filipino snack called Banana Que. Other options are also available, such as rice bowls, burritos, birria ramen, and hotdogs. The salsa bar added some extra spice to our tacos as well. Their location reminds me of the taquerias in California. The prices are reasonable and affordable. The staff were amiable and pleasant. The only thing I wish they would change is their menu. I was so confused when I was reading it. I wasn't sure which meats to go with especially when ordering the street tacos. Next time, I will try their Al Pastor. No. 1 Tacos exceeded my expectations. We highly recommend this Mexican eatery. read more

No 1 Taco - Tacos Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I had a brunch burrito with carne asada. This thing was made for two people and I'm not a little guy. Food was delicious. Great flavor. It didn't fall apart. The customer service was amazing. I got a churro as well and I had to wait until my belly rested before I could eat it. Very clean inside and plenty of seating. It's definitely going to be one of my go to places for a good burrito. read more

Great service. Tacos are Cali tacos!!!!!! No TEXMEX, true authentic Cali Mexican food. I only that was weird, they charged me for my condiments( radishes, cucumbers, carrots) usually these are free. I guess Cali has spoiled me. read more

After living in San Diego, I find it difficult to find taco shops that I love. San Diego is the taco shop hub and they're all fantastic. No 1 Taco has been on my list because someone suggested that this may be close to what I had when I lived there and that sounded great to me! Location is easy and convenient, lots of parking and a good amount of seating inside. You order at the counter and seat yourself. I did like that they had a salsa bar.. this was the first sign that this may be similar to the shops I loved in SD. They have picked veggies and 4 different salsas to choose from. I grabbed their two salsa verdes (mild and medium) and both were pretty good. I ordered their Chorizo Brunch Burrito and a Chile Relleno. I requested both refried beans and sour cream on my burrito, but they refused to do that, which is my only true complaint. It's my favorite way to get a breakfast burrito: meat, eggs, cheese, potatoes, refried beans and sour cream. My go-to order. It was disappointing that they couldn't do that and I instead had to order a whole side of refried beans and put it on myself. When I did do this, it was delicious. Hopefully in the future, they might let me order it the way I prefer, but if not, I would still get the same and put it together myself. The Chile Relleno was nothing great. No sauce and a bit bland. In the future, I definitely want to try their lengua tacos; another favorite of mine! read more

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I placed my order over the phone for pick up and the woman I spoke to was very nice. She made recommendations and answered all of my questions. She gave me an estimate of when my order would be ready and it was ready and packaged up waiting for me when I arrived. I got the SoCal Burrito with French Fries and Carne Asada as my protein. The burrito was so big and loaded with flavor. All of the ingredients married well together and it was so filling that I couldn't even finish the entire thing alone. This was my first time trying Birria Ramen and I was not disappointed. The birria is made with pork and it was seasoned well and the broth was very rich and delicious. The agua frescas were very refreshing and not too sweet. I will come back for another burrito for sure! read more

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I ordered the carne asada tacos with a side of rice and beans and paired it with a cucumber lime agua fresca, and wow--this place never disappoints. The steak in the tacos was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. They don't skimp on the portions either--these tacos were stuffed with perfectly seasoned steak, fresh cilantro and onions. One of my favorite ways to enjoy these tacos is over my rice and beans--every little spill turns into a bonus bite of deliciousness! The rice and beans are the perfect sides to round out the meal. But the real star here is the fresh salsa bar. If you dine in, you get free access to an incredible assortment of house-made salsas, fresh radishes, cucumbers, and pickled veggies. (Pro tip: If you order to go, the salsa is worth the little extra cost.) The cucumber lime agua fresca was the perfect finishing touch--refreshing, crisp, and not overly sweet. Whether you're craving bold flavors or something light and satisfying, this spot has it all. read more

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We stopped here after grabbing some groceries nearby and wanted some dinner. Upon walking in, the entire restaurant smelt delicious. One complaint I did have, half the restaurant was closed to those dining in. So tables were very limited. They were pretty busy for a Thursday night but food came out at a quick pace. We tried the California burrito and birria tacos. The burrito was one of the best I've had. Chicken was juicy and fresh, French fries, pico. It was very good. The Birria tacos were so delicious. They were filling and tasty. We will definitely be back. read more

I'm from California born and raised.. the SoCal Burrito with carne asada is on par with a San Diego burrito. The tacos were good; I'd recommend the Chicken or Carnitas. read more

Amazing Mexican food. Obviously made in house and authentic. The burritos are delicious and their salsas are freshly made.

Reminds me a lot of Southern CA Mexicali food! Love the vibes and the care put into every food.

It is rare for me to come to Virginia Beach on a workday, but on the way to another spot for Yelp Elite week, I made a pit stop here for an early dinner after leaving work from Portsmouth. Based on the number of reviews, checking it out seemed to be the best route. But the result wasn't what I expected. When I walked inside, I was greeted by the front of the house. The decor is clean and neat, very spacious. You go up to order your meal once you come in. I chose a quesadilla with pollo chicken with a side of fries. In ten minutes, it was ready for eating. First off, the fries were actually pretty good. Crunchy and hot. A little salty, but tasted just fine for me. Now here comes an issue. For many quesadillas I've eaten before, you would have your choice of protein to go with cheese and veggies (i.e. peppers, onions, mushrooms). For this one, it was just chicken and cheese.....lots of chicken and cheese. And unfortunately, a whole lot of grease. Not good at all. It didn't even come with sour cream, guacamole and pico. I couldn't even finish half of it fearing it would give me a bad stomach or heartburn. A very dissapointing visit. I really hope this was a bad day because no one should walk away with a greasy dish like mine. Most likely, I won't come back :( read more

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Feeling like having some taco and I see people kept going in so I went in to give it a try. Staff were friendly and service was quick. Food was phenomenal. I ended up getting a steak burrito and I'm not disappointed. Look at that burrito(picture), it was a little less than $16(tax included) but it can feed a family. It was stuffed with steak, rice, beans and guacamole. The tortilla was slightly seared/baked and it was suppppper good. Definitely coming back for their tacos and Elote next time! read more

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Perfect every time all the time. Very few places are better than expected but No1 taco always exceeds expectations! My personal favorite is the grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa...yum!!!! read more