The tacos are not bad but tripe tacos for four dollars and rickety, just a few pieces leave a lot to be desired
Food: 1
Robert Mitton
I have been curious about this place for several months now driving by it. Today is Tuesday and their sign only says “Taco Tuesdays $1.49” and the top half of the sign has been blown out by the wind. On my way back to Concord from downtown Charlotte, I decided that I would try out their carnitas.Though I have not traveled around Mexico to know its food, I have lived in Denver, Colorado for decades where there are plenty of authentic Mexican and other Hispanic restaurants all around. Denver has great taquerias! Ely Taqueria is the best that I have found in North Carolina so far. As soon as I started to look at food in the hot steamer pans, I KNEW this was my kind of place.I do not eat beef, but I love my pork and I can tell you for a fact, the carnitas are the bomb! Pork shoulder is slowly roasted and then chopped into small pieces and fried crispy! Man, it is good! They came plated up with half a grilled jalapeno pepper and grilled onion on the side and covered with chopped yellow onion and cilantro, just like they do at the taquerias in Colorado. Plus, you are presented with three different squeeze bottles with great salsas. I especially like the two green (verde) ones.While they were preparing my order, I asked the proprietor more about the food there. They have chile verde in the steam table. I asked for a little sample of just the green sauce/soup to sip, so I can test its favor. It is the real deal and it can take your breath away, as it is nice, hot, and also spicy.They serve aqua fresca which is fruit water. They take fruit like whole pineapples and make a lovely healthy drink. They also make horchata and both are available daily. I am pretty sure I will now be a steady customer.Something good to know, if you are a fan of chivo or goat (which is much like lamb), they are usually serving it on the weekends! One of their features is Barbacoa de Chivo y Res!I bought one of their amazing looking Chicharrones to take home, they offered to chop it into four or five nice chunks and of course, I said yes. Once I got home a couple hours later I put a chunk in my Toaster Oven/Air Fryer. I heated it for 7 minutes at 300 degrees and then Air Fried at 400 for about five minutes and it is perfect! I love fried pork belly and this is a good deal at $5.95 for one large piece.Parking: Just look for their sign and then you will be able to find accessible, close parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
Jonathan Torres
Very good food and verygood service, very clean, I recommend it ?
Sean Bentley
Absolutely delicious. I had the fish, chicken, and barbacoa tacos, all of which were great. The pan dulce was good too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barbacoa Taco
Alan Gwyn
If you like authentic Mexican food. This little place has the flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holy Holly Poppins
Food was perfectly seasoned. My plate was $15 includes can soda and fresh tortilla. Sauces great (my favorite is green habanero Sauces) A lot of customers ordered Tacos ? seems like their low cost option. Heard someone order 7 Tacos and empenada for $11.99. Highly recommend. Great service. English speaking also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Huygens
Amazing food ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Britain Porter
Best tacos in town, great service.. it's my weekly go to
Eddie Varh
Food is always on point! Super authentic closest to home style cooking. They always take care of us! Huge portions! Food it's flavorful and love they always change it up to give us a variety. Stop in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Baby Luv
Customer service was great food is delicious i recommend friends & family Love there Taco Tuesday
By far, the Best AUTHENTIC Tacos in the Charlotte region.. reasonably priced, and great service in addition to that. I highly recommend.
Jennifer Carraway
Delicious authentic street tacos. Friendly helpful service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Logan Holyfield
Taco tuesday slaps - usually get carne asada tacos with everything on it. Definitely my favorite place in town to get tacos without being massively
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo Chicken, Carnitas
Jessica Johnson
Great service! The staff was super attentive and kind. The food was meh, though. The chicken in the empanada was really dry. The tacos were...just ok. Decent but unremarkable. But they have taco Tuesday specials $1.49/ per taco. I thought that was kinda cool.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Bianca H.
I'm from south Texas so this was a surprise to find so far north. Food was great, had a bunch of meats and Spanish drinks. Definitely coming back before I leave home
The tacos are not bad but tripe tacos for four dollars and rickety, just a few pieces leave a lot to be desired
Food: 1
I have been curious about this place for several months now driving by it. Today is Tuesday and their sign only says “Taco Tuesdays $1.49” and the top half of the sign has been blown out by the wind. On my way back to Concord from downtown Charlotte, I decided that I would try out their carnitas.Though I have not traveled around Mexico to know its food, I have lived in Denver, Colorado for decades where there are plenty of authentic Mexican and other Hispanic restaurants all around. Denver has great taquerias! Ely Taqueria is the best that I have found in North Carolina so far. As soon as I started to look at food in the hot steamer pans, I KNEW this was my kind of place.I do not eat beef, but I love my pork and I can tell you for a fact, the carnitas are the bomb! Pork shoulder is slowly roasted and then chopped into small pieces and fried crispy! Man, it is good! They came plated up with half a grilled jalapeno pepper and grilled onion on the side and covered with chopped yellow onion and cilantro, just like they do at the taquerias in Colorado. Plus, you are presented with three different squeeze bottles with great salsas. I especially like the two green (verde) ones.While they were preparing my order, I asked the proprietor more about the food there. They have chile verde in the steam table. I asked for a little sample of just the green sauce/soup to sip, so I can test its favor. It is the real deal and it can take your breath away, as it is nice, hot, and also spicy.They serve aqua fresca which is fruit water. They take fruit like whole pineapples and make a lovely healthy drink. They also make horchata and both are available daily. I am pretty sure I will now be a steady customer.Something good to know, if you are a fan of chivo or goat (which is much like lamb), they are usually serving it on the weekends! One of their features is Barbacoa de Chivo y Res!I bought one of their amazing looking Chicharrones to take home, they offered to chop it into four or five nice chunks and of course, I said yes. Once I got home a couple hours later I put a chunk in my Toaster Oven/Air Fryer. I heated it for 7 minutes at 300 degrees and then Air Fried at 400 for about five minutes and it is perfect! I love fried pork belly and this is a good deal at $5.95 for one large piece.Parking: Just look for their sign and then you will be able to find accessible, close parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
Very good food and verygood service, very clean, I recommend it ?
Absolutely delicious. I had the fish, chicken, and barbacoa tacos, all of which were great. The pan dulce was good too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barbacoa Taco
If you like authentic Mexican food. This little place has the flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was perfectly seasoned. My plate was $15 includes can soda and fresh tortilla. Sauces great (my favorite is green habanero Sauces) A lot of customers ordered Tacos ? seems like their low cost option. Heard someone order 7 Tacos and empenada for $11.99. Highly recommend. Great service. English speaking also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best tacos in town, great service.. it's my weekly go to
Food is always on point! Super authentic closest to home style cooking. They always take care of us! Huge portions! Food it's flavorful and love they always change it up to give us a variety. Stop in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Customer service was great food is delicious i recommend friends & family Love there Taco Tuesday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mojarras Fritas, Quesadilla
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By far, the Best AUTHENTIC Tacos in the Charlotte region.. reasonably priced, and great service in addition to that. I highly recommend.
Delicious authentic street tacos. Friendly helpful service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Taco tuesday slaps - usually get carne asada tacos with everything on it. Definitely my favorite place in town to get tacos without being massively
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo Chicken, Carnitas
Great service! The staff was super attentive and kind. The food was meh, though. The chicken in the empanada was really dry. The tacos were...just ok. Decent but unremarkable. But they have taco Tuesday specials $1.49/ per taco. I thought that was kinda cool.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
I'm from south Texas so this was a surprise to find so far north. Food was great, had a bunch of meats and Spanish drinks. Definitely coming back before I leave home