Tacos tasted fantastic, especially the lengua (tongue) and the trompo (pork with pineapple and onions). The waitstaff was friendly and attentive; it was a comfortable atmosphere with plush chairs and a clean table. Prices are decent. You can add cilantro, raw onion, and lime at the table along with spicy sauces. These are the primary means of further seasoning the dishes so be aware of that if cilantro and lime are not your thing. read more

Tacos El Regio - Tacos with pineapple and onion. Cilantro and lime added at our table. - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place was one of my favorites. I believe it has closed, as everything I would come around it was closed. During the week and weekend. So I suggest calling before driving up but if you are close and around and wanna risk their tacos are authentic and the best of Chatlotte in my opinion until proven wrong. Every flavor is so good. They have bottle coke and my daughter loves their horchata and Mexican burger. I always get tacos. We have tried their potatoes with meat which was very good. Service is mostly in Spanish but most understand enough English. Ambience is feels like I am a little bit in Mexico. read more

Tacos El Regio - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We were looking for a Mexican restaurant close to where we were. This one had a good rating and it didn't disappoint. I got three different tacos. One had steak, another had pork and the third had chicken. Each one was flavorful. My wife had the tostada with shredded chicken, avocado, cheese and sour cream. We will definitely go back when we are back in the area. read more

Tacos El Regio - Chicken Tostadas - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The ambiance was great and I really want to give it a 5, but the Asada and the Pollo stop me. Great masa tortillas, the food looked amazing and authentic, and we loved the music. The asada and pollo both seemed like they weren't marinated, were dry, and relatively flavorless. If you like a simple char, you might like it. An important note is that their pork seemed to be the most popular and we didn't try any. read more

This is the taco spot to go. If you are close to the area or passing by, just give it a try. Also get some cajeta empanadas on your way out. Simply Delicious. read more

I stopped by and found the experience easy to get through. The atmosphere felt settled, and nothing about the space felt distracting or uncomfortable. The staff kept interactions brief and respectful, allowing the visit to move along naturally. There were no moments that felt rushed or unnecessarily slow. Overall, it was a calm visit that felt straightforward and manageable. read more

Green salsa is spicy but very flavorful and yummy. I think the asada lacked juiciness and flavor, but the portions were good. Service was also good. read more

Family friendly. People friendly. The staff here is top tier and the food is proof of it. They have patience are extremely efficient. And the food makes you want more. Its a bit far out the city but worth the drive if you want real tacos. This i s the place where you get them. Nowhere else would have such dedication towards your expierience with tacos. You order by the single, but i gurantee you're going to want more than just one. I had 6 and flavor alone i wanted more. If i could have three wishes two would be used on more tacos and one would be for an extra hand to help me eat them. Don't let the area fool you if you like tacos this is the only place to stop at. read more

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Excellent service, excellent food, sketchy location. This is my favorite place for Gringas and tacos. There is simply no better gringa anywhere. However, their prices are up around 60% in the last year and it is no longer affordable for us. $40 for two people for lunch is more than a sit-down Mexican restaurant in a nice place. I will miss this place and employees so much! read more

I swear I checked the reviews no less than 20 times. I was in Disbelief after receiving my order. No way is this place rated this high. The tacos I ordered were probably the worst I've had in CLT. Old tortillas, dry steak, flavorless salsa. My standard may be high as I'm from LA, but I really don't understand the high rating for this place. We even ordered chips and guac and they weren't even fresh chips. They gave us the bottom of a bag as we only had small pieces of chips and couldn't dip it in the guac. Maybe a bad day? Won't be back though! read more

Awesome, authentic taco place with some excellent menu choices on my first trip. I tried the carne asada tacos - they come three to a plate with fixings (onions, cilantro, lime) on the side. Meat is well-prepared and seasoned properly and they provide a generous portion. Horchata is well-prepared with a kiss of cinnamon. Service is exceptional with an appropriate number of wait staff who are very attentive and ensure you have everything you need. Inside is modest but based on the traffic that comes in and out it is clear this place has developed a loyal following. Would highly recommend. Will be back. read more

This taco spot is one you should definitely try in Charlotte. I got a bunch of tacos: Trompo, Chicharrón, Alambre, and Tlaqupaque. The Trompo (Al Pastor) was definitely my favorite. I liked it so much that I'd probably just get a whole bunch of them next time. It's a popular spot, but we managed to get a table for 4 at lunch on a weekend without waiting. read more

Tacos El Regio - Trompo, Chicharrón, Alambre, Tlaqupaque Tacos | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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It was authentic Mexican steak tacos. It was just the meat but nothing else so I added guacamole. Delicious. Service was polite and responsive. read more

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100/10! Everything I ate was amazing! The people and service were great. This is now my regular taco spot!

Tacos El Regio is legit. Specialty of the house are Trompo (Al Pastor) tacos. Although they have different tacos, quesadillas, Mexican burgers. I have only had tacos and they were outstanding. I have met the Owner Don Chuy and he is very interested in providing a quality product to his customers. Focusing on quality ingredients to give the absolute best flavor. He opens Thursday thru Sunday, he wants his employees, some of which are his own family to focus on not just work but their own families. What a refreshing thought! Visit Tacos El Regio, and you won't be disappointed. read more

Tacos El Regio - Tacos de trompo - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My 45 min drive is always worth it. Everything in their menu is so delicious. 1000% recommended.

Came here after watching a review posted on TikTok. We had tacos (asada, chicharron, lengua, barbacoa, trompo) and they were ALL bomb and the meat was not greasy; we couldn't decide on a favorite. Everyone working there was super nice and attentive :) 10/10 would eat here again. read more

I knew you wanted to go here. I Regio mind. It's a really delicious authentic Mexican Taqueria in the nether regions of Charlotte (ahem) serving Monterey-style food. Trompo tacos are the regional specialty, sort of like Pastor meat but better. Service was absolutely wonderful as well and perhaps best of all I was able to sing some awesome Spanish-language songs in karaoke after my dinner which kind of gave me indigestion but it was worth it. Now speaking of things that give me indigestion, but are worth it, your mother is calling me again. read more

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The atmosphere is nice, good music, and friendly staff . The food is amazing and not bad prices.

If you want authentic Mexican Tacos please come to this spot. It's 100% worth the drive if you don't live in the area. My parents and I tried this place for an early Saturday dinner. We were greeted as soon as we stepped in, and were given a paper menu. I appreciated that the menu had a ton of pictures so you can get a visual idea of what you'd like to eat. I had 5 tacos that included carne asada, tripe and el pastor. The tortillas are fresh and meat was very flavorful. I also had a pineapple water and tasted the guava water. Everything was delish and fresh. Erica did an excellent job of taking care of us. COVID PRECAUTIONS: Dine in /Take out is available, hours are unique, restaurant is not open Monday -Wednesday so just beware before you plan on going. Team was wearing hair nets and masks. Some items were pre portioned for sanitary purposes. read more

Tacos El Regio - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food is delicious. Their food is as close as it can be from Monterrey. The Papa Asada (Steak Potato) is so good. Tacos of course are the best specially Tacos de trompo. The place is always packed so you need to be prepared to wait a couple minutes (be patient) it is worth the wait. read more

The food is actually really disgusting to the tacos are not even real tortillas. They are bags tortillas and not the best.

Found this place via Yelp....all the reviews are right!! Tacos de trompo are the BOMB.com. The spread they give you to put on your taco is a great addition. I only used the onions, pico de gallo, cilantro and lime. We did expect warm empanadas, but they still were good. We were greeted with a smile and the service was impeccable. We definitely will come back and introduce this place to others for sure!! read more

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This review is only based on my take out experience. I always heard about this place nothing but good things. It's located in the back of a small shopping center with big holes in the ground. (be careful especially during the night) Owners and employees are more than kind, always welcomed me with a smile. Even when they are fully crowd. Check out days and hours. Last Friday the owner was checking by herself every detail in the take out orders. I always go with the same (not because other items from the menu are not worth but because I can't resist the "trompo". Omg... Best tacos in town! Hands down to Tacos "El Regio". The alambre and other specialties are very good as well but the taste of the sauteed/grilled onions, pineapple, and the meat? Speechless! They all come with fresh cilantro, lime & onions on the side with sauces. Truly a hidden gem. And remember " don't judge a book by its cover". read more

I was introduced to this place a few months ago, the place is situated not in a very good area there's questionable surroundings and holes all over the parking area but if you are really into authentic Mexican tacos this is the place. I only come for the tacos de trompo, I haven't ordered anything else from the menu. Also if you ever want to order tacos to go I wouldn't recommended they don't have the proper packaging to keep tacos warm only the styrofoam box. This place is family friendly and there is plenty of seating area. read more

Yummy tacos ! They give you a hefty amount of meat on each taco which is awesome . Love the grilled pineapple & onions . Chicharrón is my favorite! read more

Tacos El Regio - Tacos de Asada , Chicharrón y de trompo ! - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Staff is friendly and helpful. All employees wore masks the entire time and thoroughly cleaned the tables and seats after a party would leave. I highly recommend trying the Trompo Tacos. They were excellent and perfectly cooked. read more

Tacos El Regio - Chorizo Tacos & Trompo Tacos w/ pineapple chunks - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I love checking out new, international spots all over town. It makes me feel like I'm traveling but without the cost of airfare! Lunch at Tacos El Regio transported me to Mexico with their authentic al pastor (although they call it de trompo -- a regional description from its resemblance to a kid's spinning top toy) and fresh toppings. We sampled almost all of their tacos... and then ordered seconds. At $1.50 a taco, why not try them all?!? My favorites were the trompo and chorizo. The tacos came with the most amazing side of roasted onions and pineapples. As if that wasn't enough, they also bring you a giant bowl of fresh chopped cilantro and onions, limes, sliced radishes and two salsas -- red and green -- both delish. A few tips about this place... If you don't speak any Spanish, be ready to point to the menu to indicate what you want. It might not be a bad idea to look up a few of the words on their menu before hand to be ready. I speak just enough Spanish to be dangerous in a place like this. ;) Also, be sure to order an "agua fresca." I recommend the pina (pineapple) but they also have mango and horchata (milk/cinnamon). read more

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Ordered 5 tacos since they want to put on the same basket. They skipped the meat because why not. This has happened multiple times won't go back. read more

Tacos El Regio is nowhere near my neighborhood and I might pass ten restaurants to eat tacos, but I will forever get in my car and head their way. Super nice wait staff, serving up delicious food with all the salsas and fresh lime. Be extra careful the parking lot is second to Asian Corners Mall. read more

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We had some company over and they wanted tripa tacos , yelp suggested this place. We're ordered a little bit of everything. My company and bf said these were the best tacos in Charlotte. I heard the steak quesadilla which to me tasted like a baleada. It was delicious. You can tell the meat was cooked on a flat top. The potatoes were pretty good as well. I have no complaints here. They load everything with flavor and meat. read more

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I can keep this one short. Some of the best tacos in Charlotte. Parking is easy as it's in a shopping plaza. Ambiance is ok but you go here for the food. Get the Tacos de Trompo and thank me later. You'll be craving them again later so be prepared to go back. Definitely one of the favorite spots! The horchata is also delish, so grab one as well. read more

A1 service ! Food is 10/10, family friendly, I recommend the "Tacos de Trompo". Definitely top on my favorite tacos spot list.

I am a California native. I absolutely love Mexican food. This place has really good, Authentic food. Hate to say it but my family and I have gone back at least 5 times hoping for service redemption. The service is horrible. The attitude made us feel like we didn't belong in there trying the food. The glares and looks up and down made uncomfortable. We then got to go food. Just as bad. Food great, prices are high everywhere honestly. Sad to say. We will never eat there again. The amount on money you pay for food, and for it to be complimented with disrespect is too much. Do better! read more

This is the worst place I've been to for Mexican food, cutting corners in ever way possible the food is so bad my tastebuds threaten to leave me if I ever returned! The price doesn't compensate the ketchup in my torta the lame water down horchata . Lol it left such a bad impression I still remember this bad experience a year later Careful with the artificial fries that nearly melted the styrofoam plate they came in!! Just ugh read more

Buddy mine recommended I stop by and was not disappointed. Tacos are AMAZING & Papas Asada is HUGE! I'm coming back weekly! read more

Tacos El Regio - Restaurant front door - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I've been here twice now. It's a new found place near my house. I really like the tacos de trompo. They serve it with grilled onions and pineapple. I also like the tacos de asada. The chicharron tacos were good but the tortilla kept falling apart. They give you all the sides (cilantro, onions, pico de gallo, radishes, and cilantro) communal style in little bowls to share. The thought going through my mind is if the sides are all fresh or if they're being re-used. I wish they would just give you the sides individually so it's more fresh and not as wasteful. They also don't give you complimentary chips and salsa. I still think this is one of the best Mexican places in the area and will continue to come here! read more

Tacos El Regio - Taco de trompo, taco asada, taco chicharron, and taco chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went in on a Saturday afternoon since I was craving some authentic tacos, and they didn't disappoint! The service was friendly and fast. I had tacos de asada and tacos de trompo. Both were great, but I definitely recommend the tacos de trompo, especially with all the extras added to them (cilantro, onion, lime, pineapple, and of course some salsa). If you still have some room for something sweet after your tacos, their empanadas are delicious too (cajeta and pineapple). read more

Tacos El Regio - 2 Tacos de Asada (left), 2 Tacos de Trompo (right) - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Best tacos in Charlotte hands down, it comes with sides of grilled pineapple, grilled onions, raw onions, cilantro, limes, and sauces. I love there chorizo and el trompo tacos. read more

Barbara is so good! Make sure to dine in and get all the limes and control. Ask for the specialty fruit drinks! No booze here tho