If you are looking for authentic Mexican food...look no further! Great food, good price and clean.read more

Ambiance, service, friendly, quaint, and did I mention; the food Authentic and delicious. Also, the…read morein house fruit drinks are refreshing.

Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Elizabethtown. Go try out El Patron, excellent service from the…read moremanager Jorge and also amazing food, really love their drinks(Bahama mama lover here)

What a great experience we had a El Patron Grill! Honestly, this wasn't our first pick but due to…read morethe situation I'm glad we ended up here. We came for a weekday lunch on a rainy day. When we arrived we were sat immediately and were probably the 5th table in the good sized restaurant. Our waiter arrived and took our drink orders quickly. It took a few more minutes before he came back to take our food order. While the menu is pretty large it is not huge. That's good IMO because they understand what each dish takes better. My Michelada was excellent! I don't mean because of the showy shrimp and cucumber with Chamoy and Tajin. I mean it was one of the best ones I've ever tasted and I've had a lot. Our food came out and was really good. I got Chipotle Chicken which came on a sizzling platter with a chipotle cheese sauce, onions and peppers, and rice on the side with tortillas. Lip smacking'! I asked for some home made hot sauce as well. It was pretty good but due to the amount of tomatillos in it I found it a tad bit too tangy. The others in my party were apparently happy with their meals because all of their food was gone. If driving through Elizabethtown or vacationing at White Lake and have a taste for Mexican, stop by El Patron and leave full and happy.

The Birria tacos at this place were SO good!! Loaded with flavor and hearty portions! The consume…read morewas delightful!!! Cool hole in the wall Mexican spot we went to while visiting friends. people were friendly! Bathroom was pretty rough, would avoid going in there if possible.

Damn man... I've eaten a LOT of Mexican food in my 53 years, but the steak / shrimp burrito here is…read moreliterally the best burrito I've ever eaten. It was so good, I ordered a second one to go! Place is small, and simple so don't expect "fancy dining" but the staff was friendly, the tables were clean and the burrito to die for. Would definitely come back.

Very nice lunch! Had the president tacos - steak and shrimp. Enjoyed them very much! Good chips…read moreand salsa. Rice was nice and flavorful. Best tacos I've had down here.

Haven't had this Mexican food this good in a long time. Service was quick and food was amazing.read more

Shaka taco is an outdoor taco "shack" with a beach vibe. It has an extensive menu that's can…read morecater to anyone tastes. They have a dedicated fryer for their chips which is perfect if you have a gluten allergy. They can make all of their tacos with corn and flour tortillas. I ordered the blackened mahi taco which was a daily special with cabbage and pickled onions. I also ordered the tuna taco with bacon, cabbage, tomato and chipotle mayo. My favorite taco was the veggie taco which had a great mix of coconut rice, black beans, peppers, corn and cilantro lime cream. My kids had the beef taco with cheese and they loved it. The kids meal comes with chips and salsa. The staff was helpful and nice. The food came out pretty quickly for being really busy. I would highly recommend coming here for tacos especially right off the beach.

We've eaten here many times over the years, most recently on Spring Break 2026, and it's always…read moregreat. Shaka Taco is one of our staples every time we're at the beach. The tacos are so good, I always get the shrimp, but the fish and pork are a hit too. It's got a cool, laid back beach vibe with outdoor seating, and the guacamole dips are always so good. Just an easy, go to spot we always enjoy. They do get pretty busy around dinnertime but usually work through the line quickly, don't let the line deter you!

Three of us came here for a late lunch. They have a lunch menu that ends st 3:00…read more We were seated right away and the waiter brought salsa and chips quickly and took our order. Our drinks were delivered quickly but it did take a long time for our orders to arrive. I got chicken and beef fajitas with beans and rice and salad ( lettuce , a little cheese and tomato ). My grandson got a chicken taco with beans and rice and a empanada. My daughter got a chicken sandwich with fries. Mine was just warm, not hot. The beans were different than most places but they were ok. My grandson did not eat more than two bites of the taco. I have never seen him do that before. He just didn't like it, even after we put salsa on it to try and improve it. Luckily my daughter had a big serving of fries and my grandson are most of them. They were the best thing we had. We had fried ice cream for dessert and that was just ok as well. Our first waiter was great, checked on us several times but then disappeared. The second girl was just like opposite. We had to ask to order the ice cream.... And we waited a long time before asking. The place is decorated beautifully and the booth was comfortable. There is a large parking lot for parking.

Food good but I think it's over priced especially for how much you get have been back a few times…read moretho

Since moving from California, this is probably the most decent tacos we have had…read more Carne Asada: 7/10 Meat was a bit dry and needed a little more salt. But, it was still delicious. Pastor: 7/10 Loved the flavor, although it could have used a bit more salt as well. Overall, I am satisfied and definitely going to be back for more and try the rest of the items on the menu.

I used to love this truck but today they gave me old beef. Cold and hard beef and chicken. I feel…read moreit was done on purpose.

Awesome food, off the beaten path... worth the drive. Authentic is a word overused in town at these…read morechains, where beans and rice is served on a huge plate with everything you order. Here, choice meats and slow cooked marinades, are made fresh atop tortillas and real salsa and sauces, not a "salsa bar." Real food, great prices, awesome people....

This is a hidden gem. From the outside, it looks like you might not want to enter but it is a…read moreMexican convenience store with a grill. The ladies work in the grill are making everything fresh and homemade. The food is awesome!!

TACOS 10/10 (we got the shrimp & the fried mahi) but we could have just ate 10 more each…read moreourselves!!! VIBES 10/10! Sky was a chill bartender!

Nollie's Taco Joint is a hidden gem in Carolina Beach with great food and even better vibes…read more The setup is a small, skater-style shack, but don't let that fool you, the tacos are creative and genuinely tasty. If you order the queso, it comes with a huge basket of heavily seasoned chips, which was a great surprise and perfect for sharing. We came with a group of six and sat outside enjoying the spring weather, and the whole experience just felt easy and fun. Everyone found something they liked, and the food came out fresh and flavorful across the board (tacos, burrito, and tortilla bowls). They also have beers on draft and a cool skate shop vibe with merch, which adds to the uniqueness of the place. Nothing exceptional about the service but the food and vibe did the heavy lifting. Great atmosphere, solid food, and a spot that feels local in the best way. Definitely worth checking out if you're in CB.

10/10 excellent food right in the heart of shannon,NC…read more Mexican food and fresh drinks.

This small restaurant is a 20 minute drive through rural North Carolina from I-95. On a whim, we…read moregave it a try and were wonderfully and pleasantly surprised. Both the service and the food bely the humble exterior and interior. The inside is Spartan with just a few tables, but the service couldn't be better. For lunch, I had Melecio's Quesadilla with Chorizo, served with rice & beans. My wife had Three Soft Shell Tacos with Steak and a side order of rice. Both meals were outstanding, and truly authentic. No fancy presentation here as the meals are served in "to-go" containers with a plastic spoon. When we were there, every table (all 5 of them!) were occupied entirely by locals, except for us. This is actually a 4-star place, but I'm giving it 5 stars because we both liked it so much! Location: 4 stars Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Value: 4 stars Ambiance/Décor: 3 stars