Taqueria Express

Family-owned & operated

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I highly recommend!…read more My meal was delicious and fresh! I went for lunch and ordered a vegetarian burrito and Mexican street corn came out hot and tasty, I love the salsa bar option. Service was friendly and prompt. The ambiance was clean and the decor was lovely! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did, I can't wait to return.

I was in the mood to try and possibly find a new gem in the city and saw this place. The pics…read morelooked good and the reviews seemed to be good as well. This place gets one star from me. The food was extremely mediocre in taste and portions. I ordered the two-taco combo plate that comes with two sides. I chose Mexican Rice & Refried Beans as my side and the tacos I chose were Birria. Let's start there. There is no option to order anything other but the same two tacos so for example, I wanted to order one chicken and one birria or one shrimp taco and one birria taco, that option was not available. Most places allow you to customize your taco orders. I arrived to pick up my food and noticed the bag was NOTICEABLY light...which is a stark contrast to when I order this same kind of meal from my regular go to taco spots. I get home and start taking the food out of the bag and the taco presentation was good. They looked good and had pretty much what you would expect to be on them. I then go to open the containers that had my sides and noticed that the containers barely had any sides in them. I'm talking about the containers were less than half full of the rice and beans...to where it looks like they only put a couple of spoonfuls in each container. Which explains why the bag was so light. The rice looked like the typical Mexican rice and smelled about the same. It tasted very average, nothing special. The refried beans however, had no texture to them and looked like someone just put all the beans into a blender and turned them into a thick paste of some sort. They were completely flavorless and also didn't have the layer of cheese on top on them that most authentic places put on there. The three tacos were also very flavorless. The meats had absolutely NO flavor to them which is crazy for a birria taco. They were full enough with meat, salsa, onions, etc. but the meat had very little seasoning. I also found two VERY hard and sharp pieces of BONE in one of my birria tacos. I have braces and thought one of my back brackets had come loose. Imagine my surprise when I spit everything out and saw a decent chuck of bone shard. I set i aside and took another bit of ended up with yet another piece, albeit smaller, of shard in my mouth. As someone who moved here from Los Angeles and prior to that lived in Texas, this place just doesn't cut it for tacos. Not even for a chain restaurant quality of tacos. It's just like so many of these trendy restaurants popping up all over Charlotte with mediocre food trying to make a quick buck before it's eventually shut down for whatever reason . I'll be sticking to my two go to places which are very authentic taco spots where I have NEVER been disappointed. They are little pricier, but quantity and quality are worth it at this point. I have attached pics and you can see the pathetic amount of rice and beans that they gave me in that entire container, smh. You can see it from the top view and the side view where you can see the shadow lines of how full the containers were. For comparison, the container was about the size of a medium Mac N Cheese from Chick-fil-A. Rice and beans are literally the CHEAPEST items to acquire and add to meals so being stingy with them is a really bad look.

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Dos Caminos

3.8(291 reviews)

7.1 mi•Uptown

Overall, I believe I might go back to this What impressed me was the authentic decor it's large…read moreand I hear they have live music on certain evenings although there was none our evening, but they did have a good playlist. We were seated pretty quickly on the patio. It was a nice breezy evening perfect for alfresco dining. Initially our service was fast. Our server came over. Took care of our water brought our additional drink orders and then took our order for food, but then it took a while. Eventually we did get it and I was surprised how well I liked the refried black beans and their rice I opted for their Birria tacos and they were very flavorful and the consommé was delicious. My husband opted for the fish tacos and well he had to fish for the fish in the fish tacos. It was very little and that was very disappointing. I asked him if he would return and he said he would, but he would either not get the fish tacos because they don't have near enough fish to be called a fish taco or he would ask that they put an adequate amount of fish in the taco. It was more slaw and cilantro than fish. But he did agree that the refried black beans were extremely delicious and the rice was very flavorful as well. We both like their chips, which are served with their house salsa. I was not a fan of the salsa. I like mine with a little bit more sweet nod, but my husband did enjoy the salsa. Overall, it was a good first time experience and I usually give a restaurant 2 to 3 tries before I figure if they're just not for me so we'll definitely come back again

Went with a group of 5 on a Saturday night, we arrived at 8:35 PM and they warned us they were…read moreclosing the kitchen in 20 min. So we needed to get orders in asap. (Sat night, DT Charlotte NC?) the service was nice though, and the food was good, nothing revolutionary or unique, but solid American Mexican chain vibes. Maybe come for happy hour? The chips and salsa stood out more than Barria tacos though if that's a good barometer

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Que Fresa - Wesley Heights

4.4(254 reviews)

8.1 mi

Fun little brightly-colored spot just across the street from the convention center. Delicious tacos…read moreserved insanely fast by a very friendly staff. I was at the CCC for a week and made it to Que Fresa three times. El Pastor was my favorite. Oh and half price tacos on Tuesdays!

10 across the board! We went on Taco Tuesday where the…read morestreet tacos are half off! We knew then we were winning! This queso dip is one of the best I've ever had! The chips were light and airy. Very crispy. Salted just right. The tacos were all very flavorful. My only complaint was the meat was not piping hot. We didn't have any of their drinks but they offer an abundance of drink specials as well. The frozen ones look appealing. The service was quick as you order your food then find a seat.

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Outdoor seating!!!

Que Onda Tacos + Tequila

4.1(708 reviews)

7.0 mi•Uptown

Milanesa Torta (5/5): Delicious blend of flavors. The chipotle mayo and the pickled onions…read morecomplimented the chicken very well. The chicken was crispy but a little thin. The bread was soft and chewy. I liked that this was served with the good, battered fries. Birria Torta (4/5): Good birria flavor with lots of meat. I liked that this was served with the good, battered fries. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Stopped by here on my lunch break. Noticed they had a lunch…read morespecial. I tried ground beef quesadillas and they did not disappoint! Really good I also ordered my regular 3 tacos. You can mix and match. I got the shrimp, fish, and arrachera (skirt steak). One word: yummy Service was fast but it does get busy when it's prime time for lunch, so go early like 11 or 11:30. Ambiance feels relaxing but busy!

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Que Onda - Plaza Midwood

4.5(156 reviews)

5.1 mi•Plaza Midwood

We had a wonderful experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish…read morewas cooked perfectly and exceeded our expectations. The service was just as impressive. Our Server Lena was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. She checked on us regularly without being intrusive and made sure we had everything we needed. Great food, outstanding service, and a warm atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great service and food.

This terrific Mexican restaurant in Plaza Midwood looks and feels as close to an authentic South…read moreTexas hole-in-the-wall as anywhere in Charlotte. With its subdued lighting, faded brick walls and tightly packed tables, it's the perfect spot to escape with a bottle of tequila on a rainy Friday night. But if your circumstances aren't quite so desperate, Que Onda is also a great destination for an intimate date night or an evening with friends. On a recent visit, my wife and I started with a bowl of chips and queso, accompanied by a pair of oversized house margaritas. When I complained to our server about my drink's disappointing lack of kick, he took it off the bill and recommended the far superior Patron Cadillac Margarita, which improved my mood in a hurry. For dinner, I dove into a delicious taco combo platter of steak, carnitas and baja fish, while my wive enjoyed a tasty Taco Salad. Service was outstanding throughout our meal, the prices were reasonable, and the ambiance superb. Well worth a visit if you're looking for solid Mexican food and margaritas in Charlotte.

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Paco's Tacos & Tequila - SouthPark

4.1(1.1k reviews)

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It was some of the best Mexican food I have had in a long time. What made itmeven better was our…read moreserver Grayson, top notch, best I've had ever.

Wonderful service Delicious margaritas…read more Great chips and chipotle salsa Great food - only complaint was fiesta bowl was much smaller than expected. My other meals here have been more filling.

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Try one of our Fresh Chopped Fajita Salads with your choice of chicken, steak or shrimp.

Azteca Mexican Restaurant

3.4(350 reviews)

12.1 mi

First impression- nicely decorated and seemed like a fun atmosphere. I had to use the women's…read morerestroom right away. There was an employee fixing her hair. I took the first stall and discovered too late there was no toilet paper (even though they were the 2 large roll dispensers). One of my biggest all time pet peeves for sure. I checked the other two stalls and found both dispensers were totally empty. There was a large roll sitting on top of the second stall dispenser and an almost empty roll in the third stall. Needless to say I chose the wrong stall. As I was washing my hands the girl came in with a broom and I advised her of the issue. I'm thinking she didn't know how to fill the dispensers. Anyway, the margarita my husband had and the food was very good and the service was up to par. The star I dropped was for the bathroom situation and I wanted to drop it to 3 after I discovered after dinner the second stall had no toilet paper. So weird!

Genuinely one of the worst food I've ever had at a restaurant in my entire life . The chips were…read morestale and the guacamole looked dark and had no flavor . The food came and my quesadillas looked fake and absolutely disgusting . My date had an actual long dark hair in his food. We left and only paid for the subpar appetizer . The ambience was also not a pleasant experience. The music was way too loud and the server didn't even realize he never took our order. Never go here .

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Tacos El Nevado

4.0(217 reviews)

8.7 mi

Wanted to have some good tacos while visiting Charlotte and this place did not disappoint me. Tried…read moretheir tacos with fresh made tortillas, and a Gordita (fried) those options were delicious. Wait staff was attentive and nice. Place was very relaxing and has that family style vibe.

I just left this place and I had a decent experience up until when I went to leave. Basically I got…read morethree Quesabirria tacos, a steak taco and two bottled Coca-Cola's. I originally was going to place the order online, but they're online option said it was unavailable so I went inside and sat down at the bar. The service was OK though it seemed most people did not speak English, which is fine. It just made it kind of harder to communicate. That said the food was decent but the reason why I gave two stars was because I feel very misled on pricing. The menu showed Que Siberia tacos three for $12. Steak/Asada tacos for three dollars which brings my total to 15+ the two drinks. I thought she said it was $20.80 so I paid it with my card and gave her five dollars cash for a tip. I get to the car just to double check the transaction and she charged me 3499 on my card and took the cash. I went back inside to confront her about this advising. She completely overcharged me, and she only offered to give my six dollars tip back to me. I am now going to dispute the transaction with my bank because I was unable to resolve this issue. That's sad.

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Steak, chicken, & shrimp burrito

Azteca Mexican Restaurant

3.8(513 reviews)

9.1 mi•Starmount

Must try! It's right next to Picasso. You probably won't find parking since it's on the main…read morestreet, but as soon as you walk in, you can feel the ambiance change. We came around 1:30, and thankfully it wasn't that full--just perfect. We were greeted by our waitress, who was very fluent in Spanish and knew the menu really well. I decided to get the carnitas with rice and beans, and everything came out pretty fast. The aguas frescas were good--I had the Jamaica. While we waited, there was someone celebrating a birthday, and they had a little band singing to them. It was so cute! The bathroom was decent as well. When my plate came out, at first the carnitas looked like they were going to be hard, but it was actually the complete opposite. They were so soft and yummy! The house salsa was great. The other orange salsa was way too spicy--the spice overpowered the flavor, and it needed a little more salt. My friend's corn was also a little too runny and needed a little more seasoning. Other than that, I loved it! The prices were great, and I'll definitely be coming back to try dessert.

So as an ex Charlottean I know Azteca. The food has been terrific for 20 plus years. I initially…read morestopped at the Northlake location. The order was slow to come out and was incorrect, I'll live. It was the lack of follow up that got me. Never seen the ordered cheese dip or requested salsa. Did not see server any where. Other servers busy with their own stations. Wrong order, no ordered items delivered to table, and no service. I left. Why beg? Now, let's talk about Woodlawn. I drove down 77 to this location, after all I am still hungry. Warmly greeted and promptly seated. My server was FANTASTIC. Night and day difference in food and service. Order delivered correctly and promptly. He approached my table several times to insure all was good. The difference between to two stores has made me quit forever the Northlake location. WOODLAWN is the place!

7.7 mi•South End, Dilworth

I love it here (:

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Superica

4.1(869 reviews)

Born and raised Texans--we've been here for about 3 months. This is the best Mexican food we've had…read moreby far. Our whole experience was made even better by our server, Carter. It wouldn't be a stretch to say he might be one of the best waiters that we've ever had--ever--and we might eat out too much haha Only downside is that we don't live closer!!

Had a nice dinner with friends here on Monday night. It was quite packed at 7 PM and we were seated…read moreat a round table for 6. It was really loud for me and could only hear the people next to me. Ordered some drinks and they seemed to be backed up as it took awhile, but their cocktails were very good and yummy. I do like their family style of chips and salsa, especially the spicy green sauce in the bottle. However, it would be nice to have some spoons to share the salsa for the group. I had the cheese enchiladas and it was really delicious. The enchilada sauce was tasty. The rice and beans are also family style and was a nice addition. I did try the chorizo queso and it was a bit too watery for my taste. Service was great and would be back for the Tex Mex food here again.

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Carolina A.

8 years ago

Good food but lack of customer service. I asked for enchiladas and they wouldn't make any modifications to them. Wasn't sure what filling I wanted but I didn't want meat, so the server finally agreed to doing a refried bean filling - they practically gave me an empty tortilla, while charging me as if I had ordered a meat filling. I asked for more beans and they wanted to charge me for the "extra" beans. I asked if I could do chicken instead since that's one of the meats they offer and they said that was no longer possible. My husband enjoyed his food but was also disappointed with the service and said he wouldn't waste his time again there - aka food wasn't worth the lack of quality service. Wouldn't recommend it since you can find the same quality of Mexican food with better service elsewhere. read more

Jason H.

128

10 years ago

Good food but bad service today October 30, 2016. I had to ask for my chips & salsa. They don't do free refill on sofa beverages & my waiter didn't check up on me like she suppose too. read more

Carlos R.

12 years ago

Love this place to bad it closed not happy about it The best are the sopes with carne azada and nopales read more

Vivian N.

8 years ago

I aways stop here for tacos when I'm on this side of town. Always deliciousI'm never disappointed!

David T.

11 years ago

Rebuilt and reopened and as good as ever! Glad to see it.

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