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

Delicious food I've come here a lot but someone seriously needs to set the girl at the front today…read moreup with some customer service classes. I've never been around someone so utterly stupid it made me cry when I got to the car. I'm not trying to be offensive but she needs to go to culinary school so she can work in the back away from people.

Taco Tuesday at Kai Joe's is a no-brainer…read more We came for the à la carte taco deals and ended up trying a little bit of everything--the Kai Joe beef taco, chicken taco, surf and turf (shrimp and steak), and the North Shore shrimp taco. Every single one delivered. Great flavor, fresh ingredients, and just the right balance on each. We also grabbed chips and queso, which was exactly what you want it to be--simple, solid, and gone way too fast. Big picture--this group just gets it. They consistently do a great job across their restaurants on OKI, and Kai Joe's is another winner. We'll absolutely be back.

We stopped in for lunch on the way back from the beach. As a party of 5 (4 adults and 1 kid), we…read morewere pleasantly surprised by the amount of food and price. My parents split the ACP with vegetables, my mom said it was the best she'd ever had! It was full of peppers, onions, broccoli. I tried the burrito lunch special and it was so good! It was filling, I couldn't finish it. The rice was super yummy! My husband got a lunch combo with a chili relleno. He really liked it. They have mild and medium salsa which is a nice touch.

The food and service was really great. I like Mexican food, so I've had many different dishes,…read moreincluding in Mexico, and have a good reference point. We got just two dishes, one was a classic, steak Fajitas, but the other dish, was definitely an improvised dish. It was a thin and crunchy big tortilla stuffed with a mix of cheesy veggies and meats. Everything was great. The service was great too, very friendly and responsive staff. I would definitely come back.

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!

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.

Just so happened to stop for dinner while on a trip! Food, service, music, and atmosphere were…read moregreat!

Street corn is mayo with spices. Don't get it. Chips and salsa are good. Burrito is okread more

The Taco Factory is not like other Mexican restaurants in the area. It leans more towards authentic…read moreMexican, and is great! Their salsa is a bit on the spicier side but is made with fresh ingredients and tastes good! You can tell that it's homemade, which is an expectation for any Mexican restaurant. I got the chicken ACP. It is great but just like the salsa, something in it (likely the cheese) has a kick! All of the components (rice, chicken, and cheese) have good flavor. If you're not a big taco fan (like me), then try the ACP! You won't regret it. My dad's birria tacos were great as well. Our server was a great guy, and frequently came around to check on us. The vibe is more of a modern Mexican establishment.

This place use to be really good, but the quality has dropped over the last year. The gorditas were…read moresoaking with grease and lacked flavor, al pastor didn't have any pineapple in it and hardly any crema on the top. Carne asada tacos were flavorless. The chips are heavy and not good. Salsas are good and customer services is always great, but overall, we have tried to give this place many chances, and we have said one too many times this is our last. I hope this rating will help them to redeem themselves unfortunately they have lost a loyal customer. Super disappointing as we always stoped here on our travels to western nc.

Ambiance...normal Service..was ok…read more Food ..was good but almost like my grandma's Thought it should have been alittle better the paper plates.

I've been coming here since they opened this location. So much history and so much deliciousness…read more Will always be the go-to spot for authentic Mexican tacos! More of a self serve type restaurant but tacos are always worth it.

The server was really friendly and very helpful. The place was cleaned and looked good…read more The food was OUTSTANDING!!! We ordered fried mushrooms and they were fried to perfection. The fries were from real potatoes, not frozen. The chicken wings were huge. Shrimp tacos were good too. A really clean "hole in the wall" kind of establishment with a food quality that surprised the heck out of me. If you are ever in Mt Olive, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won't regret it.

Fix your time Don't say 9 o'clock and have people eating,…read moreopen sign on plus the door open Taco Bell will do