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Tacos El Regio

4.4 (94 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Tacos de trompo
Arsenio Q.

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.

Trompo, Chicharrón, Alambre, Tlaqupaque Tacos | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
Jacqueline T.

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.

Steak tacos
Heidi Y.

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

Tacos de trompo
Pedro D.

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.

I regio mind
Fox E.

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.

Venessa B.

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.

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

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

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

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

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Thank you for your review, we are so happy you liked it!

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

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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

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