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    Shaka Taco

    4.5 (627 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SHAKA TACO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Anna H.

    Excellent food! Friendly. Delicious options. Ordered from a local spot. Highly recommend!!!

    Shrimp taco
    Chelsea S.

    Mmmmmm so yummy! Ordered DoorDash and it arrived within 25 minutes (during off season ) lots of vegetarian options. Slaw was delish and chips were amazing.

    Tessa O.

    Usually I find beach food mediocre/disappointing but Shaka Taco pleasantly surprised me with how good everything was. There was a line to order but it moved quickly - the restaurant even offered to take some orders inside so it went quicker. There was seating inside & outside & they have their own parking lot which is nice, especially considering the area. The food was actually so delicious. They had a wide range of variety of tacos and quesadillas. I chose the veggie quesadilla which had grilled onions, peppers, cheese, and black beans. It came out really hot and fresh & I really enjoyed it. The tortilla was soft but the edges were the perfect amount of crispiness. The chips & queso were also really good - the queso had so much flavor and was really hot. You also get plenty of chips. My quesadilla came with a salsa which was on the sweeter side (I think maybe a pineapple salsa?) but either way, it was delicious & unique. I'll definitely stop by again when I'm in the area!

    Pork Taco & Tuna Taco
    Ike N.

    I really wasn't expecting much because beach food usually isn't great, but this is by far the best beach food I've ever had. It was somewhat busy when we went so the wait was a little long, but it wasn't anything terrible. It's all outdoor seating at this restaurant. Once you order, you grab a number, find a table, and wait for your food to come out. The server who brought out our drinks and food was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed every time he dropped by. The food was out of this world. I got the tuna and pork taco. Both were extremely well seasoned and flavorful. The fillings for both tacos were pretty much pouring out of the taco shell, which a nice change up compared to most taco joints. The tuna taco was a lot more expensive than everything else but it was definitely worth it. I usually had tomatoes and always ask for them to be removed. I forgot to ask this time and they were too imbedded to pick off, so I ate the taco as is and the tomatoes were surprisingly tolerable. It's one of the only times a tomato hasn't ruined a meal for me.

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    I was visiting my son and daughter-in law before the Antarctic decided to leave its normal place and take over NC...!! Shaka Taco showed up as being nearby so we decided to stop in. Between 4 of us there were a many different proteins in the tacos ordered. This place is so good!! The service was good and super friendly. The inside seating is limited but the outdoor area has many areas to sit. I was born and raised in Arizona, my parents owned a Mescan (Mexican) Restaurant when I was growing up. My mom was the best cook ever in my life. But I tell you "people who make good food are artists. You buy their taste buds!" Go buy their taste buds....I mean tacos!

    Kids Taco   Grom Taco ground beef
    Jennifer K.

    This place is hopping! It's great for a quick bite to eat on the island. It's an outdoor restaurant with walk up window. Be prepared to wait awhile to order. Plenty of seats. Food is delivered to your picnic table. We had the carne asada, chicken, and beef tacos. I really liked the chicken the best. Though, we all felt it was over hyped.

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    Sarah T.

    Shaka Taco is my family's favorite! We vacation at Surf City twice a year and before the week is over, we make it a priority to visit Shaka Taco. We go to enjoy drinks on their patio while we wait for our food. It's completely outdoors, so go on a beautiful day. You can hang there and eat or just grab it to go. Usually a line, especially on a nice day, but it moves quickly. Not even a vegetarian but get the veggie taco!!! You won't regret it.

    Beer-battered cod fish tacos and chicken nachos in the back.
    Jett G.

    A little taco joint in the heart of Surf City. No frills dining, outdoors only, beside the parking lot. Food was decent. We had beer battered fish tacos on flour tortillas and chicken nachos. Food comes in plastic, paper lined baskets. The beer batters cos tacos were dressed with fresh slices of avocado, pico de gallo and a lime crema & cilantro. I would have liked more fish but good if not slightly overdressed. Nachos were messy and soggy chips. Chicken was shredded and dry. Good beer selection with some local brews, wine and a few cocktails (stick with beer and wine). Not sure if the fish is local.

    Tuna/Blue Crab stack
    Elana F.

    Great quality! I have yet to try their carne asada but their tuna/blue crab stack was deliciously fresh and their fish taco kept its crunch- not soggy at all! Shrimp was perfectly cooked however it was a bit on the sweeter side for my preference. May need to see if the shrimp bowl is different from the taco next time. Don't skip out on their hard cider slushy, especially in these 95+ degree weather.

    Fish Taco Chicken Taco

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    2 months ago

    Best tacos and bowls on the island. They are fast and high quality food. Their service is fast and very professional.

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    10 months ago

    So great. We got a selection of tacos and chips and queso. We ate on site. This is our go-to dinner out when we're in Surf City. So yummy!

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    Good tacos near the beach. Makes for a quick lunch and very good. Will definitely be back.

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    9 months ago

    Fresh, delicious generous portions. Casual, beachside vibe with family friendly set up.

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    7 months ago

    Food is marginal and the live music / entertainment is pretty lousy any time we head there.

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    The food was amazing! My family and I ate there several times during our vacation, and the service was top notch!!

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