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

This place was AMAZING Great prices, DELICIOUS food and…read moreFRESH sauces. Definitely chose this place

Stumbling across this restaurant was one of the best things I did this week! I was quickly sat and…read moregreeted by my server to take my order. She was very helpful with the questions that I had and made sure I was content with my choice. Just look at this amazing platter. The way I devoured this food, I should be ashamed of myself lol I don't know if it was just so visually pleasing or if it was just the taste, but this was some of the best Mexican food I have had to date! Everything was so fresh down to all the sides, the lime, I mean everything! The flavors were just so authentic! I'll probably make this my number one choice for a while. It's safe to say I will be back anytime I'm in the Winston area!

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 fresh and good. Best cheese dip and love the cucumbers. Healthy yummy meal with streak tacosread more

Yum, was quick too. I don't really have anything else to say. I don't know why you have to write 85…read morecharacters on this lol.

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.

The best little taco shop in Mocksville. Just wish they were open on weekends. Haven't had one bad…read morething yet! Love the asada tacos on their own handmade corn tortillas, the elote cups, flautas, the mango aguas is my favorite!

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.

I was recommended to come here to try the chicharrons. So that I did! We got a full one which was…read moremy favorite great taste not to hard also not super greasy which was a plus for me. I can definitely just eat it like that straight up. I also got the pork rinds which I love to eat with lime and hot sauce. The prices for this were pretty fair and better than any where else I've been in Winston. I can't wait to go back and get some more and definitely would like to try the food that they offer so stay tuned!

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.

First time visit ! The help was amazing ! The food was soo…read morefreakin good ! Burrito bowl for us and can I say the sweet tea was on point !

We have plenty of eateries in W-S offering Mexican cuisine or Mexican-influnced foods, and I think…read morethat contributed to my reluctance to visit Taco Mama until recently. While not all of our local options are great, we have a reasonably large number of options that are good enough to make them regular stops for me. Taco Mama is not going to be on that list, I'm afraid, based on my experience thus far. The facility itself seems fine, though the ambient noise level was rather loud (likely influenced by all the metal and concrete). But the food, the feel, the service and the value just don't compete well with all those other places we have to choose from. The unhelpful attitude of the clerk taking my order didn't start things out well; she seemed genuinely annoyed about being there, and that attitude carried over into her tone when answering my questions or prompting me for info she needed. Also on the service side of things, I had to stop the waitress from throwing away my food -- a plate over half full -- after I'd walked not more than ten steps away to refill my drink. [She apologized, but only after I had to confront her twice; still don't understand why "don't throw that away!" could have been confusing.] The burrito and beans I ordered were edible, but so bland that I might as well have been eating packing materials. The accompanying chips were warm, but the cup of salsa was quite possibly the least appealing salsa I've ever been served in a restaurant. I've had Taco Bell food I've enjoyed more than this. And yet I had forked over almost $20 for such a disappointment. Maybe it was an off-day. Maybe the tacos are the way to go here instead. But I don't think they offered even a hint of a reason for me to try Taco Mama again any time soon.

Best Mexican food in the area!! The service is top notch…read more The food is actually filled with flavor, and spice!! Most places I've been to will label things as hot or spicy and it tastes exactly the same as everything else on the menu. I love that they aren't afraid of heat. I had the Texas version of the Cali burrito, which includes chicken, shrimp, and steak. Each protein was cooked absolutely perfectly! We love coming here, it's definitely our go-to for Mexican.

Delicious food, generous portions that are well worth the price, fantastic and friendly service,…read moreand a nice atmosphere to enjoy your meal. 10/10 would recommend visiting!

I stopped by Cilantro & Tacos and ordered a spread that included the 4 Birria Tacos, ACP,…read moremixed-meat street tacos, and a couple of Cokes. The birria tacos were the highlight of the meal--crispy on the outside, packed with flavorful meat, and full of that rich, savory birria taste that keeps you coming back for another bite. The mixed-meat street tacos offered a nice variety, featuring birria, al pastor, and tripa. The al pastor brought a good balance of seasoning, while the tripa added a different texture that taco fans will appreciate 8 out 10 . The ACP was ok but needed more flavor on the rice and a for the grilled chicken and cheese I would have like more flavor on it to but me being the Fatboy I am , I added some of the consommé juice in and mix boom Flavor So all together I'll give them a 7.8 The customer service was great Josue took great care of us

Stopped in for some tacos while in the area. Walk up counter service is quick and efficient. A…read moresmall place modern interior with bright artwork, thats casual and relaxed. Seating inside and out. I went for the four tacos and opted for Al Pastor and Carnitas, two of each. Served in a basket. The tacos were very good street style tacos, diced onions and fresh cilantro with each type of meat and the shells nicely grill cooked. Not to big, not to small, just good tacos. Along with a pineapple Jarritos in the bottle it was a good lunch. 4 Stars Some of the better tacos in the area and worth a visit 01170

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

Seemed like it was time to revisit this small taqueria. On my initial visit I tried the Quesabirria…read moreTacos, which were excellently accompanied by a rich consommé. This time in I wanted to try another of my favorite Mexican dishes - Carnitas. I also decided to try an Al Pastor Huarache. Just as before, my order was out quickly and I was on my way. I started with the Huarache - basically a thick flatbread loaded with beans, Al Pastor (my meat choice), avocado, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. Served with both a verde and a roja salaThis was an excellent item, as good as any I've had in the area. I saved most to be shared and finished later, not an easy decision. The Carnitas was another excellent item. The pork chunks here are as large as any I'd run across, but they are tender with some outside crust because they are slow simmered in lard - remember when lard was bad for us? The carnitas come with rice, beans, a bit of white onion, and a simple lettuce and tomato salad, and tortillas. This was a great meal - the carnitas were tender, I put some of the pork chunks in tortillas, added some onion, a squeeze of lime and rotated the salsa. On most Mexican salads, simple or otherwise, I squeeze a good amount of lime juice and a healthy amount of salt - this type of "dressing" goes well with most entrees. I do recommend this little place, the owner is good people, and the food is top notch!