My wife was getting routine maintenance on her car nearby and we came to pick it up across the…read moreparking lot. We were both hungry and she said there is a Mexican place right here that gets really good reviews. I said, let's check it out. El Taquito sits on the roadside corner of a small strip mall which shares the parking lot with a larger restaurant and is right next to the auto repair shop. El Taquito is not very big. I think there are eight tables inside and we saw two tables outside. When we walked in we were immediately greeted by the young man behind the counter. We looked at the menu board on the wall and everything looked great. My wife decided on the three sopas with asada. I chose the four taco plate with two pork tacos and two asada tacos, we also bought two bottled waters. The young man told us about the salsa bar as well which looked well stocked with a nice selection of salsas, radishes and pico. We had a seat at a table and the young man also brought us three bottles of sauce and explained there were two mild sauces and one hot. Shortly afterwards, he brought our meals. Everything looked fresh, delicious and yummy. My wife visited the salsa bar while I added some of the mild green sauce at the table to my tacos. We dug in and really enjoyed our meals. We would absolutely recommend to others and will be back!! Yum, Yum, Yum! The employees were both very nice and the prices were reasonable.

Stopped in for some lunch the other day, and it was good. Walk up counter service with a menu…read moreboard on the wall. A small eatery with a few tables and chairs and a single video game on the wall. The gentleman taking our orders was kind and friendly. We placed our order and paid, our food was ready in under ten minutes and brought to our table. These are very good tacos here. Inexpensive and tasty. Four tacos total, two each Carnitas and Al Pastor. Both style true to type and very good with diced onions and cilantro with a wedge of lime. Good flavor and textures. A decent meal. There are several good taco places in town and this is one of the better ones. Good quality and a fair value. 4 Stars worth a visit and support 01208

Food is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend! Wait…read morestaff is great as well The ambiance is very fun and colorful

I don't know what changed but we felt very rushed last night which has never happened before. We…read morewere still eating, my husband had just started his second slice of Birria Pizza when the server came to our table and asked if we needed boxes. We were surprised and thought, "Um... we barely started." We knew we'd need boxes eventually so we took them anyway but later, another server came by asking if we needed boxes and the check while we were still eating. The food wasn't great either. Both of our dishes were overly salty and my husband's birria was very fatty and greasy overall. It was quite a disappointing visit.

Tuesday Taco Night Perfection!…read more Tacos and Beer Paola in Lexington is such a gem. This unique spot sits next to its sister location--an older Stop & Go that's packed with Mexican boots, treats, sodas, and food goods--which already sets the vibe before you even walk in. We stopped in for Tuesday taco night and were immediately impressed. Chips and salsa came out with two fantastic salsas, both full of flavor. There's also a Pepsi cooler stocked with Mexican sodas and beers, which was a fun and authentic touch. The staff was beyond friendly--welcoming, patient, and genuinely happy to have us there. Now the tacos... wow. Finger-licking good. I devoured three tacos: brisket, steak, sausage, and cow head--every single one was incredible. The cheese dip was smooth, rich, and absolutely wonderful. My husband loved his chicken and steak tacos as well. If I had to give one tip: do not skip the roasted jalapeños. Trust me. We'll definitely be back soon--and next time, we're bringing the kiddos.

Always a great experience. This gem is only about 15 minutes from my house and has become a staple…read morefor us. We discovered it several months ago on a whim (just happened to catch our eye on a drive). We've been many times and have tried several different options. Portions are very generous and the flavor is amazing. My personal favorite is the Tacos al Pastor. The staff is always friendly and cheerful. They also have to-go available, which we have done as well. Highly recommend.

I haven't been to El Rancho Taqueria in years and they still did not disappoint. You get to seat…read moreyourself and the service was quick and super friendly. I ordered a combo which allowed me to try multiple things on the menu. I tried tacos with carne asada and a sope with carne asada. Not only were both items very delicious, but it was served fresh with your usual toppings. I also tried their tasty Jamaica juice, which is hibiscus, and I've heard many good things about their horchata. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and it makes you feel as if you're eating at an authentic Mexican restaurant. It's a must try for a casual lunch, or dinner with friends.

If you don't want typical Mexican food, go here. It's the real deal. We had Texan fajitas…read more Everything was delicious and quick service. .

I drove the 20 minutes here to try the food after reading a number of glowing reviews - 4.6 Yelp…read morerating over 77 reviews! It is a small place with less than a dozens tables, and a fairly broad menu. It has been operating for about 10 years now. I was particularly interested in the California Burrito with Steak and the tacos with shredded beef, the Birria tacos, the Guadalajara Dog, and the street corn. We tried them all! The California Burrito is an interesting version - filled with pickled jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onion, avocado, Mexican cheese, sour cream, your choice of protein, and topped with Chili Con Queso once filled. The menu description does not mention FFs which is very much traditional. In fact, the replacement of rice and beans with crispy FFs was what made the California Burrito unique! This is a large burrito, shorter and thicker than the vast majority you'll see. The filling I chose was carne asada and the burrito was topped with what the menu termed "chili con queso". The result was a different looking burrito, but an excellent burrito - and no, I couldn't finish it. The Birria Tacos are only available of Fridays. You get four tacos, sliced radish, Lime wedges, and the house red and green hot sauces. These tacos were well filled with meat and cheese, but there was no consommé, which is very traditional, also no chopped white onion or cilantro - disappointing, would not order again! The street tacos with shredded beef were good, not great - well filled, and well topped with chopped white onion and cilantro. I went all the way which added lettuce, tomato, and Mexican white crumbling cheese, either cotija or queso fresco. Frankly I did not find that the all the way approach worked for me! 3 tacos were $8.99, and all the way added $1.99. These are a bit pricey, most Tex-Mex spots in Winston serve up 4 for just under $13! I wanted to try the Guadalajara Dog more out of curiosity than anything else - I have been in Guadalajara a number of times and experienced some interesting food items, such as Birria (the stew), Pozole, Carne En Su Jugo, BBQ Young Goat, and the Guadalajara Hot Dog ( a wildly popular street food)! The weiner is wrapped in bacon and then deep fried, causing the skin to develop rips. Once in the bun, it is sauced and topped with fresh avocado, chopped onion, ancestry you can add more. This was a good version, but not an item I order often. The street corn consisted of corn kernels, cheese, hot sauce, lime, and a Mayo based sauce. This is a busy item, and I found I prefer the simpler, customary corn on the cob with crumpled cheese. This is an interesting place, one that has a different take on Tax-Mex dishes. Those takes and moves away from tradition are not something for me.

We hadn't been here in a while and my wife had a craving for a Guadalajara dog…read more Stopped in and stepped up to the counter. I ordered a California burrito. It took about 10 minutes for our food to be ready. Staff member brought our food to our table and it did not disappoint. Hot dog was wrapped in bacon and adorned with various topping including a chipotle crema. My burrito was ginormous! Covered in cheese sauce and stuffed with shredded chickens, veggies and beans. The food was excellent as always. El Taco Shop is unassuming from the outside but don't let that fool. They offer seriously good eats on the inside.

I decided to revisit this place and try some different items. I've tried the Chile Rellenos and the…read moreCarnitas which were a bit of a mixed bag - declared by the spot to be authentic - opinions vary! In this visit I was looking to try the Chicharron Con Carne, which is pork rind with meat (pork belly). The Chicharron Con Carne were individually huge, featuring a large amount of meat (pork belly) and fat attached to the pork skin. You buy them by the pound, so I ordered a pound and received 3 Chicharron and the cost was a little over $26! These were excellent, loaded with well cooked meat, streaks of fat, and crunchy pork skin. I will definitely get these bad boys again.

Fresh Tortillas, yes you will find them here. However, that's not all they are about. They have…read moresome great Mexican food you can just point to & get to go. Get a nice hefty plate of authentic Mexican food to go, that's the only downside is that you have nowhere to eat there. It's only to go, but I tell you what they package it nicely for you & it will still be nice & hot when you get it home. & it will feed at least 2 people & comes with plenty of fresh made tortillas. The best I'd the fresh made Chicharron the kind that's crispy skin with meat on it, ohhh it makes you drool it's soo delicious & fresh they tend to run out of it early in the day. They also make fresh pork cracklings. All of it super delicious! I use to go to the flea market to get my Chicharron & they charged double the price, it sat in grease & now you have to pay for parking. This is way better, better price & less of hassle for parking! They also sell meats, cheeses, beverages ...canned, bottled & aguas frescas!

Taco Mama is always a good time! Great portions make for great leftovers. Love this spot and visit…read moreoften.

They definitely have a system that's working for them. For some unbeknownst reason, I hadn't tried…read morethis place before; although, I've patronized all surrounding spots. Sometimes I'm in the mood for tacos. Last week I figured I'd give them a try & so glad I did! It's always a plus to see a high sanitation rating! The ambiance is festive & clean, even around the soda machines.The counter service was great. The team member was knowledgeable, helpful & patient. I mentioned that I was a first-timer. There's a large selection of great toppings to choose from. Fulfillment is quick & the staff is pleasant at handoff. The food is always nicely packaged & travels well - it's also good to ask what does. My tacos were filled with veggies that came with a free side, along with chips & salsa! My to-go box was topped off with some of the best light & crispy chips - even better when salted & warm (I found the salt factor to be hit or miss on orders). Side note, while some competitors give you a dab of queso, Taco Mama doesn't skimp. I've eating here several times before posting, and it's consistent. Hopefully, they'll continue to keep up the quality food & service. Oh, I should point out that my bill only included the meal & tax. You don't have to worry about the dreaded, dare I say illegal, cc service charge that some establishments are passing onto their customers.

Fantastic experience! I have been seeking a new go-to Mexican restaurant since our favorite one…read moreclosed. This place checked all the boxes! The interior was decorated for Christmas, super cute, and we were greeted and seated instantly. Our waiter was friendly with a smile on his face and our chips, salsa, and drinks came out in record time. The salsa was great! It has just the tiniest bit of a kick to it and loads of cilantro which is a huge plus for me. They have a diverse menu and so many options sounded delicious so it was difficult to choose, but I went with a Tex-Mex Burrito with chicken. The food came out very fast. The burrito was smothered in queso which was another huge plus! Decent sized portions, the chicken and peppers and onions had an awesome flavor from their char marks. I loved the rice and beans. (Side note: I hate when places make you choose one or the other and was relieved to receive both!) There were two hot sauce options on the table and one of them might be a new favorite of mine. I do regret not trying the margarita on special for only $4! What a steal! For dinner, our two meals were $30 and we both took home leftovers. I will say, I am used to larger portions, but for the price it absolutely cannot be beat! Very satisfied with our visit here and I already can't wait to come back. Give it a try!

I visited Los Chortos in Advance around 1:30 PM, and the experience was very mixed. When we…read morearrived, there were only two people working and only about three customers seated, so the dining room was almost empty. Even with such a small crowd, the service moved extremely slowly, and food came out at very uneven times -- some of my party received their meals well before others, and one of my dishes was even incorrect before being corrected later. The sanitation rating posted was a 90, which made me a little cautious right from the start. The pricing also feels high for the quality and consistency of what was served. I began with the guacamole. The seasoning and flavor were actually quite good, but the execution missed the mark -- the avocado was noticeably firm and under-ripe, and the tomatoes were completely forgotten. Something as simple as guacamole should shine with freshness, and this one didn't. The enchilada had decent flavor, but it carried that slightly "held too long" taste -- not spoiled, just not as fresh or vibrant as it should be. I originally ordered three beef tacos, but chicken was brought out first. Once the correct beef tacos finally arrived, they were much better -- flavorful, fresh, and probably the strongest item I tried. The rice and the chips were also well-prepared and tasted fresh. The weakest dish by far was the taco salad/avocado salad. It was extremely watery, unpleasant in texture, and simply not enjoyable -- it felt like it was thrown together without proper preparation. Overall, I would give Los Chortos around three stars. There are flashes of good food here -- the beef tacos, rice, chips, and the seasoning of the guacamole were all positives -- but the inconsistency, slow service despite an almost empty dining room, order mistakes, and a few poorly executed dishes made the experience uneven. I've had good meals here before, so it's possible I just chose the wrong items this time. I'll come back again, but I'm hoping for a more consistent and polished experience next visit.

I got the birria quesadilla and it was one of the best things I have tried and the restaurant has a…read moregreat vibe to it

Cilantro and Tacos never misses!! This has become my go-to spot whenever I'm craving tacos. I…read morealways order the chicken or steak fajita tacos, and they're consistently well-seasoned, flavorful, and filling. The entrée comes with three flour tortillas and your choice of meat, along with grilled onions and green peppers, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, fresh cilantro, and sides of lime and radish. Highly recommend!

Found this little gem while out recently, hard access but definitely worth the effort. May be the…read morebest mexican food in town even. Menu boards overhead, and specials on the whiteboard. Walk up counter service, with friendly and kind staff. This little taqueria has just a handful of tables and chairs and was quiet on my late afternoon visit. I ordered the tacos, four to an order, two each AlPastor and Carnitas they were exceptionally good in their own style, each done near perfection, as I said perhaps the best in town. I grabbed a jarritos outta the chill box and a seat, about ten minutes later my tacos arrived. Four traditional street style tacos in the basket with lime wedges and some sliced radish on the side. 4.5 Stars - All in all a great choice for authentic mexican food. Rounded up for the kind service. Definitely worth the effort to find and support *google maps put me on the street behind the taqueria as the entry - the small entry is on Reynolda on the curve... 01123

Lucianos opened another spot located in downtown where I got to try our all their different protein…read moretacos! Very flavorful and they aren't stingy with the meat! Birria tacos are not the best I've ever had but the individual tacos were! Each tortilla was warm and slightly crispy the way I like them. Service was very fast. Ambiance was nice large location great for larger families/parties