From the time our group arrived for lunch we were greeted warmly. When asked if we could be seated in a party type room, our server was happy to accommodate us. It was a beautiful, private space for a group just catching up and having all the laughs! We started with the guacamole and cheese dip. The creative menu names were a nice touch as well. Most of us chose different taco options with sides and everything was delicious! I had the steak taco-Fat Guy in a Little Coat. It was so good! My only suggestion would be for the steak to be cooked a little less, but that is just a personal preference! The side of corn was very flavorful. Our server had beautiful natural curls. I tossed my receipt so I cannot mention her by name, but I wanted to compliment her fantastic service! read more

RuRu's Tacos + Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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RuRu's was such a fun time! I absolutely loved the outdoor patio. At the time that we went it was a bit slower so the vibe was more chill and laid back but I can definitely see it get busy on weekends or later on the night. But it's a perfect spot for summer nights, grabbing a drink and appetizers, or honestly, any occasion. The staff were super sweet and took the time to explain the menu, which was so fun. I loved the creativity behind the names of the dishes and the fresh ingredients they use. While we didn't get cocktails this time, I saw so many people ordering their margaritas, and they looked incredibly popular and yummy! We started the evening with the "Ma! The Meatloaf!" guacamole. It was super fresh and came in a great portion. Since it was Taco Tuesday, we took advantage of the special and tried "You're Going the Wrong Way," "I'll Have What She's Having," and "Prestige Worldwide." All of them were delicious, but the "I'll Have What She's Having" was definitely the favorite! We also shared the "Snoop-A-Loop" and added grilled chicken, which was the perfect addition. The chips were super crisp, and all the flavors complemented each other perfectly. We even had enough to take home and enjoy later! Overall, it was a great experience, and we will definitely be back. read more

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Server was super quick, and food was solid! I got the "Joe Dirt" bowl and it was super good, but I don't know if I'd order it again since it was a little bland. Our server, though, was super nice and the space was so cute! I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu!! Great place for family and friends in charlotte read more

RuRu's Tacos + Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I had a nice dinner here with a new friend on Wednesday. We arrived around 730pm and sat outside. There was live music which was nice- a little loud but we could still here each other. Also enjoyed his set list- he even put some indie stuff (Mt Joy) in the queue which was awesome. They have a robust menu of tacos, quesadillas, burritos and more. Skipped the drinks that night but could definitely be tempted by a marg in the future. We each ordered a few tacos - I got steak, I forget what my friend got! But they came out super fast, lesss than 5min. I almost considered getting another but the one filled me up just fine. For $6 a taco, seems a little steep but they were filled with meat and it's nice that you can get them a la carts and not as an entire entree with rice and beans etc. Our server was friendly and gave good recommendations. There's parking in front and back which is nice to not have to worry about. Overall I enjoyed my meal here and would come back for another taco Tuesday/anyday! @azfitfoodfun read more

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Started with the guacamole and chips. Chips came out nice and warm guacamole was flavored perfectly. We also ordered a burrito and a bowl and everything was delicious I would definitely recommend this a place to eat. Service was great and atmosphere was pleasant. Worth the drive all the way from Florida. read more

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My boss hosted my small work group here last night for dinner. As a group of 4 we walked in on Wednesday night around 4:45pm and got seated right away. They weren't busy at all. I came in through the back and parked in the back (that's where gps took me) so I never saw the front parking lot or patio area. It was too cold and windy to sit outside so we got seated upstairs or on the opposite room of the bar. We started with the Three Amigos chips and dip trio as well as four different drinks. 3 margaritas and a shaken not stirred. Not a bad start here. For my meal I ordered the Joe Dirt chicken bowl. Although a decent portion there is absolutely no flavor to this bowl. I didn't care for the white beans it really killed the taste for me and made the dish very bland. My coworker got the same and he scraped his plate so I'm guessing he was either really hungry or actually had the opposite opinion vs me. My boss got the Buller, Buller quesadilla and when it was delivered the plate presentation wasn't very appealing. She said she felt like something was missing. I didn't try her quesadilla but she didn't eat much of it and didn't want to take the leftovers. She also didn't care much for the white beans and lack of flavor. The fourth diner had the you had me at hello bowl with the tuna and she took most of hers to go but never voiced whether she liked it or not. We ordered another round of drinks and then got the churros for dessert. Overall, this was just a mediocre dining experience for me. The food was just ok but nothing I would come back for. read more

RuRu's Tacos + Tequila - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My wife and I went there on a date night Great margaritas, very good tacos, good service I highly recommend RuRu's

Food was amazing, tortillas on point, fajitas, chips, and queso. However, even the staff was kind; they "forgot about us" several times, and we had to stand up to request refills and chips. The ambience didn't quite come across; it seemed it was too early or they were busy with their own things. The place wasn't packed at all. Our table was the only one inside. Overall: great food, a bit pricey, with poor service. read more

RuRu's Tacos + Tequila - Chips+ (Queso) Shrimp Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Sour cream for a quesadilla is now an extra charge, feel like that's all you need to know!!! Have come here twice in the last 2 months and it's really gone down hill. Food is expensive and totally average. I will not be back as there's far better up scale mexican restaurants around town!! read more

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Some of the best Mexican food in Charlotte. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and the menu has options for all tastes. This is a can't miss spot. read more

RuRu's Tacos + Tequila - Skirt Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Ok, the service really needs help! There were only 3 tables having food and it was a nightmare trying to get our waitress to frequent our table to collect our order, refill beverages, and even get our check. The food was great, and I would certainly recommend it. The cocktails (I had two margaritas with top shelf tequila that were so great), the trio sampler with chips was so tasty, the guac was freshly made, and the tacos were mouth watering. I know the bartender and chefs take a great deal of pride in this place but the service does not match the expected experience. Lots of seating options inside and out, with a vibe that is very authentic with a twist. I will certainly come back and see if the next visit has the same issue with service, but my first visit left a lot to be desired with the attentiveness of the waitstaff. read more

As a manager at a restaurant, the experience here was hard to sit through. I'm not sure if this is a new location but servers and staff all around were not hospitable and I wished they could have been more attentive or knowledgeable about the menu. I hope the best for this location and there is always potential for growth! read more

I visited Ruru's for the first time. The staff was kind and friendly and parking was good. The food came out incredibly fast-within 5 mins of ordering! I didn't know what to expect with the food coming out so fast but it was hot, well seasoned, and fresh. I felt like the bowl was missing something-maybe a salsa or chips to tie it together. It was filling and I'd be willing to try other things in the future. The ambiance was gorgeous and versatile-could easily be a date night, night out with friends, or enjoy the amazing patio. read more

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If you love tequila and tacos you will be in heaven. This has a great patio as well and dogs are welcome. They have plenty or indoor seating as well and indoor and outdoor tvs for when sporting events are on. Not in the mood for tacos? Try the fajitas! read more

We love the outdoor patio. It's so much fun and you can bring your dog. The taco names are original and they are creative. We ordered bowls for once instead of tacos, and they were fabulous read more

I had Kayla as my server Saturday night and she made the entire experience so great! Very friendly and guided me in the right direction on my dinner. Atmosphere was great as well. read more

At 7:00 on a Friday night, the wait was only 20 minutes which was actually only about 10 minutes. It gave us just enough time to grab a drink at the bar. The margaritas were really tasty but next time I'll ask for salt on the rim. I assumed it would come standard and nobody asked. We started with the dip trio. 5 of us shared it and still had lots of salsa leftover. The portion was worth the money. The tacos are wildly over priced in my opinion. $5.99 for one normal size taco and no side is a little steep. I settled on the waiter's recommendation - the Reuben Feffer bowl and was not disappointed! The bowl included flavorful and tender skirt steak with lettuce, rice, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, lime crema and pickled onions. It was good and really filling. Overall, cute place to dine with friends or go for a date night. Just expect to spend some $$$. read more

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Such a cool atmosphere w plenty of outdoor seating w a bar & TVs. The inside is inviting w big booths in the back. Lindsay was our server and she was great. The menu has movie lines as the titles of food and drinks. Hilarious! Tacos are huge w high grade ingredients. Margaritas are epic. Will definitely be back. read more

Great food, drinks, service and environment. Whether you live in Charlotte or ate just visiting this place is well worth a visit . excellent experience !! read more

I have been coming to Ruru's for yearsssss it's one of my favorite spots. I came in today to get some lunch i ordered my usual quesadilla and it was awful! Turns out the receipts have been changed and I am NOT a fan. Why change something that was working well? The menu has been changed and I am absolutely unhappy and unsure if i will be back. CHANGE EVERYTHING BACK PLEASE read more

This place came highly recommended for the vibes, food and outdoor seating. Had a girls night and unfortunately it did not meet the standard. The entrance isn't easy to find and the signage wasn't visible. While the chips and dip trio isn't free, we were not made aware upfront that the charge would be split by each guest. I didn't eat it, because I didn't order it, but was still charged. The waitress was very curt and almost pushy. The trainee with her was great. Almost everyone at our table commented on the lack of seasoning and no one finished their food. Asking for different sauces and salt/pepper didn't help the flavors. The mocktails, however, were tasty. read more

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Ruru's is a good Mexican spot in CLT. Plenty of options on the menu with funny names from movies. They have multiple dining rooms and a large outdoor patio with a bar. Staff was nice and fun to talk with. The food is good! Love all the different taco options and if you go on Tuesday you can get 3 for $12. Look forward to trying more options at Ruru's! read more

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Have always enjoyed this restaurant for its fun outdoor setting, pleasant and helpful service, and good vegetarian options. But I guess I haven't been here in a while ~ there is now just one option for a vegetarian taco. Still appreciate this place, but a bit disappointed. read more

One of my favorite taco and tequila bars. It's a hidden gem. The outside patio is absolutely divine in summertime. Everything on the menu is excellent. read more

One of the loveliest, most quaint patios in Charlotte! The food was great, although I would've preferred a little more seasoning or marination on the tofu. My frozen margarita was delicious (strong but sweet!) although as a note, this restaurant does not offer any straws (so if that's your preference, considering packing your own reusable one). Service was very quick and our main server offered great recommendations! read more

RuRu's Tacos + Tequila - Gaylord Faulker (cauliflower on left) & That's Not Snowflake (tofu on right) - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I've been here a couple of times. Something to consider is that's it's not authentic Mexican, think more TexMex... heavier on the Tex and you won't be disappointed. We had the trio of queso (has fresh jalapeños), mild salsa and guacamole. Chips were warm and fresh which is a plus for me! Note: chips and salsa are not free. We got the ahi tuna salad was which flavourful. The peanut vinaigrette was a plus! We also got veggie fajitas and added steak. It comes with crispy tofu and the steak and tofu both have a cilantro marinade that I thought was a bit too heavy on the cilantro side and not enough spice or flavour. Side dish consists of cilantro rice, queso, salsa and guacamole which was a nice touch. Overall it's an ok place. read more

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The three amigos, queso, guacamole, and salsa was expensive but delicious. They have a good deal on tacos two for $15 bunch of combinations, my favorites, the fat man in a little coat read more

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Good food. Good portions. Good servers. Lots of parking in the rear. We went for lunch and had the pleasure of sitting outside. It was a perfect day to be outside and an even better place for lunch with the girls. We'll be back!! read more

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I was in town for the day and my friend suggested RuRu's definitely a great suggestion! The salsa is some of the best I have had it is very fresh as well as all the tacos I ordered were amazing. Our server was also very helpful in picking out options! Definitely recommend trying at least once. read more

I'm surprised this place has only 3.5 stars. Completely undeserving for this hidden gem. Not having sangria on the drink menu probably dropped it down a notch for me but they were able to make one for my cousin and the drink I ordered instead (I forget the name) was absolutely fantastic. Plus, the atmosphere here is really nice. Great patio and festive decor on the interior. Our server was wonderful as well. The biggest win here though, was the food. I ordered the Long Duck Dong and Looking Good Louis with a side of yellow rice and beans and it all tasted great. Left absolutely stuffed and glad I came. read more

3.5 My husband and I stopped by one evening last week and it was pretty chill. Getting to it can be a little difficult as you can get to it from the front and back. Once inside and seated, my husband ordered the Long Duck Dong and I'll Have What She's Having tacos. I ordered the chicken quesadilla. Both were decent, and we appreciate that our meals were stuffed/large portions. For drinks, we got frank the tank in strawberry (which was so good) and in mango (also good but not as good as the strawberry flavor). Overall we had a decent experience and would come back especially for drinks. It's a great place to hang out with friends and just chill out. read more

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Food is decent, especially the tacos. Table service was soso. Management is terrible. Firstly, they do not have straws - when I asked why, they didn't know a reason, just that the owner has never had them. My son is disabled and requires a straw to drink - we had to go back to the car to get the large plastic straw that goes with his large cup, which wasn't a big deal. The big deal came after the meal when we left without picking up his straw. I drove immediately back less than 10 minutes later and was told that they cleared the table, saw it and proceeded to throw it away. The manager's answer to my question "why would you throw my disabled son's straw away?" Clearly it was left by a guest since they don't have straws....the answer - "why wouldn't I throw it away?" I pressed, indicating that I needed the straw back - which was met by "well, I'm not digging through the trash to get it" from the manager. I said no problem, I will dig, just show me where it is......upon which, she grabbed some latex gloves and dug it out.....got it back in the end, but the manager's attitude was awful. Won't be spending another dine with them! read more

Pleasantly surprised. I actually had never heard of this place. Love the location, nice low key vibe. Dawn our server was excellent. Very polite and attentive. We went during the 3/$12 tacos. I got the; I'll have what she's having - great! Lookin Good Louis - great! But it's shark week - not so good. A little overwhelming with sauce as well. Dawn did allow us to switch out that last taco for another, thank you Dawn! All in all, very pleased with the experience. Definitely recommend for lunch!! read more

RuRu's Tacos + Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was okay. Bartender was nice and made a great margarita however the hostesses were rude when you walk in. The young girls acted as if we were bothering them telling them the size of our party (4). Told us the wait was 45 min when it ended up only being 10. Got to our table and waited 10+ min for a server. Ordered another round of drinks had to ask another server about the drinks, chips and salsa we ordered because waitress was MIA. Overall good food but staff needs a customer service training class asap. Wouldn't go back because of the service there's better places for the price read more

I met two friends for dinner at RuRus. We were seated immediately. We had a fabulous waitress. We ordered the trio appetizer with queso, guacamole and salsa. The chips were delicious and so were the dips. I am pregnant, so I didn't get to enjoy any adult beverages but both of my friends said the drinks were delicious, especially the skinny margarita. We all had two tacos, and the food came out quickly. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant! read more

RuRu's Tacos + Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

When we first arrived it was around 5:45 and not that busy. It took 20 minutes for guacamole to arrive. We then ordered a pitcher of skinny margs which did not taste skinny at all and tasted like a store bought mix. All of us got bowls/salads which were okay. One bowl was accidentally not put in and we had to wait an additional 30 minutes for their food to come out. They didn't charge us for that person's meal and offered us a free dessert but at that point we were ready to leave after waiting for such a long time. We will not be returning. read more

I love this place because they have great drinks. But I came on a Saturday and it said on Google that they close at 11. It was about 10:30 and everyone was already ready to go. I felt rushed. Which is bad because Google says they close at 11. So just because of that I know now to not come on Saturday nights and if I do to come before 10. I understand that the restaurant is in an area where the crowd can die down and you would think to close early so I wasn't mad! But I will say as a guest I will no longer consider this place for Saturday night just for courtesy of the staff :-) read more

Came here with two toddlers by myself on Halloween. The hostess/server Lindsey couldn't have been better! She helped me get situated with two high chairs on the patio, and was attentive and kind but also gave us our space. Food came quickly and was hot and yummy- my toddlers loved the kids' quesadillas and shared sides of rice and beans. My bowl was amazing, and I'm still thinking about it days later. We will definitely be back! read more

RuRu's Tacos + Tequila - At Band Camp bowl - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Ruru's has been a staple in my Charlotte experience. Being a Charlotte native, this is a place that I continuously recommend to people and often visit. I've had birthday dinners here, Saturday brunches with friends & even random midday lunches. My family comes here a lot, and we are all disappointed in the new experience. They have decided to change so much of the menu, and the changes are for the worst. The chicken is now beyond disgusting, the guacamole has become abysmal and I am completely not a fan. I am honestly scared to even try anything else, and I will not be returning. I find it crazy that the menu has been changed, when it has been working for years. I am disappointed and honestly saddened that one of my favorite restaurants has now become somewhere I no longer will visit. read more

First Time visiting, I've had RuRu's on my bucket list for a few years now. A friend and I stopped in for Margarita's and Tacos, we hoped to dine on the patio, but the wait time wasn't worth it. We decided to dine indoors, which was busy but not overwhelming. We ordered two rounds of margaritas (One of the tequilas was on special) and a few tacos. I had three tacos ( I wish I would've ordered more): Lookin' Good Louis: Sautéed Southwestern Shrimp, Lettuce, Pico, Cilantro, Chipotle Aioli Fat Guy In A Little Coat: Cilantro Marinated Skirt Steak, Lettuce, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Avocado Aioli Slappin The Bass: Crispy Mahi, Slaw, Pico, Chipotle Aioli I enjoyed all of these tacos. I definitely look forward to coming back. read more

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