34 Best Taco Restaurants in Raleigh

Taco Bamba Tacos • $
3518 Wade Ave, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Queen Bee and Sweet Baby Jesus
American Dream Empanada
Wolfpack Poutine Taco
Spicy Pineapple Marg
Mexican Street Corn
Wolfpack Poutine
Og Breakfast Taco
El Bacho Nachos
Taco Bamba Taco
Spicy Shroom

“A magical life ✨️ changing experience. How have I missed this??? Gourmet tacos and delicious ? drinks. I had the nate-o-libre and taserface. Excellent margs. Lovely ? staff. I can't wait to go back. Extensive options. Ummmm breakfast all day. Just visit. I really can't say enough!

Dietary restrictions: Very sensitive to me being gf and no pork. NO STRAWS unless u ask. "Yes. I love turtles ? "“

4.5 Superb234 Reviews
Gym Tacos 2 restaurant Tacos • $
3701 Hillsborough St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Nachos with Carnitas Pulled Pork
Chicken Gringa and Tacos
Surf N Turf Burrito
Chicken Quesadilla
Steak Quesadilla
Chicken Burrito
Chips and Queso
Suadero Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Torta Champeno

“This place is an absolute gem for those who enjoy late-night dining, offering an impressive variety of taco options. One of my personal favorites is the gym tacos, The vibrant atmosphere and the mouthwatering selection make it a perfect spot for taco lovers looking to indulge any time of night.

Parking: Finding a parking spot during rush hour can be an uphill battle, as the streets are filled with an influx of vehicles and the demand for spaces far exceeds the supply.“

4.4 Superb184 Reviews
El Rey del Taco (Food Truck) Tacos • $
908 Hodges St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Al Pastor
Cabeza
Asada
Taco

“The truck was at the Downtown Garner pop-up today and we decided to try it. EXCELLENT - very fresh and flavorful, nice people, and it was served quickly. I’d happily recommend this food truck!“

4.3 Superb25 Reviews
Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria Tacos • $
2330 Bale St #100, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Rice and Black Beans
Suadero Quesadilla
Quesabirria Combo
Gringa Quesadilla
Tacos Al Pastor
Baja Fish Taco
Rice and Beans
Birria Rolls
Tacos Lengua
Beef Birria

“Good location and very good flavor. The tacos are a little small for the price but considering that it is a city we can't complain. They have a bar area and a restaurant area. The food is served quickly. For 4 tacos and 1 soda it was $24 dollars.“

4.2 Good147 Reviews
Lechon Latin BBQ & Bar Barbeque • $
5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Ste. 2121, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

3 Meat Plate Pulled Pork Argentine Sausage and Pork Ribs Side Lechon Rice & Street Corn
Pulled Pork Rice Black Beans & Sweet Plantains
Whole Chicken & 1 lb Pulled Pork
Tripleta Platter Combo Platter
Whole Chicken 1lb Pulled Pork
Churros with Caramel Filling
Lechon with Crispy Skin
Classic Cuban Sandwich
Jerk Chicken Sandwich
Rice and Black Beans

“Delicious Best food ever Awesome customer service Thanks so much“

4.7 Superb335 Reviews
Torchy's Tacos Mexican • $
1110 Mercantile Dr Bldg 6 Ste 120, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Green Chile Pork Missionary Style
Trailer Park and Brushfire Tacos
Green Chile Queso and Chips
Marinated Beef Fajita Tacos
Hillbilly Queso & Chips
Green Chili Pork Taco
Chicken Fajita Tacos
Grande Burrito Bowl
Baja Shrimp Grilled
Fried Avocado Taco

“Absolutely phenomenal! Tonight was our first time trying Torchy's and it will definitely not be the last. Awesome vegetarian options that packed a ton of flavor. Mike and the entire team were so patient with us as we asked questions and had a sincere interest in ensuring that we were happy with everything. thank you all for an outstanding experience.“

4.5 Superb306 Reviews
Gym Tacos Tacos • $
1942 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Gym Taco Shrimp Tacos Steak & Chicken
Tacos De Carne Asada
Surf N Turf Burrito
Tacos De Camarones
Two Chicken Tacos
Steak Quesadilla
Steak Burrito
Quesadillas
Steak Torta
Carnitas

“I have not been to the food truck or restaurant. I ordered from here and I had the BEST BURRITO I've ever had since I moved to NC. I don't know if it's because the ingredients just taste simple and that's how food is supposed to taste but it was awesome. Would definitely order again and can't wait to go in person.“

3.7 Good52 Reviews
Taco Place Mexican • $$
4304 Pleasant Valley Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Steak Burrito

“I went to the yellow food truck. I haven't tried anything from the gray one yet.

I highly recommend the chicken tacos and steak tacos. They are very good, and the service is quick, the staff is nice, and the food was hot. The price is also a plus. $3 per taco and just as good as most Mexican food trucks. I would definitely be coming back again.

Parking: It's at a gas station, so you have to park where you can, and there are a few actual parking spots.“

4.6 Superb15 Reviews
Don Beto El Poblano Mexican • $
2305 Capital Blvd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Y Rines De Señora
Huevos A la Mexicana
Huevos Con Chorizo
Torta De Asada
Soda Mexicana
Barbacoa Taco
Quesadillas
Mixed Tacos
Todos Tacos
Jarritos

“This food truck is my usual spot for breakfast after work. But after seeing what I saw today with the new person, Am not sure if I will becoming anymore. After taking a persons order and grabbing his credit card , and swiping it , She didn’t wash her hands no gloves on , She grabes my food and put the avocado on it and grabbed the tortillas bare hand. With Covid going on and it not being sanitary alone , It makes me Worried the possible germs or .... she could be spreading.“

4.3 Superb47 Reviews
13 Tacos and Taps Tacos • $
10511 Shadowlawn Dr, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Churros Drizzled with Chipotle Chocolate
Served with Two Tacos with Your Choice
Mole Tia Classic Enchiladas
Surf & Turf Wet Burrito
Guacamole and Chips
Filet Mignon Tacos
Chicken & Waffles
Tacos De Canasta
Chips and Salsa
Chips and Queso

“Great service! The filet mignon tacos were amazing!“

4.8 Superb114 Reviews
11

Viva La

Viva La Tacos •
5801 Farmwell Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Nachos
Tacos
4.8 Superb24 Reviews
G’s Tacos Tacos • $
220 E Six Forks Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla de Pastor
Burrito Carnitas
Burrito Suadero
Black Beans
G's Taco
Gringas
Asada

“Delicious and you can't beat the prices!! There was no line when I went and they took literally like 5 mins. Awesome service. The tacos are my fave. I tried the gringas with pastor and although delicious, it was a little salty for my personal preference. Can't wait to go back to try more things on their menu!“

4.6 Superb44 Reviews
Tacos Costa Grande​ Food Trucks • $
2618 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

2 Birrias Tacos and 4 Cabeza Racos
Chicken and Rice Fajitas
Chicken Burrito Ahogado
Fajitas Quesadillas
Shrimp Quesadilla
Marinated Pork
3 Shrimp Tacos
Drowned Burrito
Regular Tacos
Chicken Tacos

“Had their shrimp tacos at the Tacos and Taps Festival and they were amazing! Loved the “really hot” sauce they have too. Friendly service and the tacos were on point. Looked them up online so I could find out where they are located and go for more.“

4.6 Superb42 Reviews
Pupusas La Estrellita, LLC Tacos • $
6501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Steak Burrito

“We eat here at least once, if not twice, a week! The tacos are so delicious and authentic! The service is amazing, they are always so friendly and kind, even when we’re being indecisive and complicated! Service and food is unmatched!“

4.7 Superb17 Reviews
El Toro Loco Taqueria Raleigh Mexican • $
314 S Blount St, Raleigh

“Great food at El Toro Loco in DT Raleigh. We live nearby and decided that we should support them since we watched as they renovated the building. So glad we did!

The tacos ... we got chorizo and carnitas ... were delicious. But, my favorite was the gorditas with chicken. Well seasoned and cooked to perfection.

Wonderfully nice staff. They took the time to tell us about the menu and which items were made in-house.

We will go back again.

We love supporting local restaurants“

4.5 Superb33 Reviews
16

bartaco

bartaco Tacos • $$
4121 Main at North Hills St Suite 105, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Oyster Taco Shrimp Taco Ribeye Taco
Bartacosecret Mahi-Nita Pibil Taco
Guacamole Rojas Verse Trio
Key Lime Pie in a Jar
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Glazed Pork Belly
Salsa Verde Chips
Fried Plantains
Pork Belly Taco
Baja Fish Tacos

“Delicious food and drink, attentive staff“

4.4 Superb199 Reviews
Bronco Tacos Tacos • $
3434 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Fish Tacos Shrimp Taco Tostones Yuca Fries
Chicken Taco Salad with Avocado Slices
Chicken Fajita Tacos & Choriza Taco
Online Quesabirria Tacos
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Steak Tacos Al Pastor
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Fajita Chicken Nachos
Carne Asada Burrito
Chicken Salad Bowl

“The quality and freshness of Ed’s Bronco Tacos is honestly 2nd to no one as far as Mexican food is concerned. My Wife and I live at the very next stop light, like 3 mins to our parking the car. I feel lucky to have them in our neighborhood. Anything you try there will be exceptional. Ed is a super nice, friendly and professional owner. Try it out for yourselves.“

4.4 Superb123 Reviews
La Sabrosa Tacos • $
305 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh
4.5 Superb8 Reviews
Tacos Y Mariscos El Chavo Tacos • $
3944 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Chorizo Con Huevo
Huaraches
Barbacoa
Lengua

“Best Mexican and Dominican food“

5 Superb1 Reviews
The Tomatito Tacos • $
4410 Craftsman Dr, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Tortás Quesadillas

“Cash only. I've eaten here several times but it's all been on a whim because I can't figure out their hours. I think mainly Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. It's honestly the best food so I'll take a chance on it being open. If you go and it's closed, Chilango is just around the corner and is excellent as well.“

4.3 Superb4 Reviews
Taqueria El Patron Tacos • $
1702324661, 3310 Olympia Dr, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Steak

“Best Mexican and Dominican food“

4.3 Superb24 Reviews
tacos mi tierra caliente Tacos • $
4125 Capital Blvd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla
Torta
Taco

“Great portions and even better tasting. Some of the best Mexican food I've had honestly. My only issue is the price. 30 dollars for 2 burritos and a taco is a bit pricey. I lived in NYC and I could get better prices In the expensive city. Outside of that. Phenomenal food!!! The steak was very moist and the chorizo was absolutely amazing.“

4 Good5 Reviews
Beto El Poblano Tacos • $
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd Suite 100, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Chorizo Taco Birria Taco and Shrimp Diablo Taco
Chilaquiles
Paratha
Pozole

“This food truck is my usual spot for breakfast after work. But after seeing what I saw today with the new person, Am not sure if I will becoming anymore. After taking a persons order and grabbing his credit card , and swiping it , She didn’t wash her hands no gloves on , She grabes my food and put the avocado on it and grabbed the tortillas bare hand. With Covid going on and it not being sanitary alone , It makes me Worried the possible germs or .... she could be spreading.“

4.3 Superb75 Reviews
Taqueria Salsabanero Tacos • $
3320 Capital Blvd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Tacos de Pastor
Asada Taco
Al Pastor
Huaraches
Pollo

“Delicioso tacos muy buen servicio tortillas echas a man“

4 Good22 Reviews
Dank Burrito Tacos • $
500 E Davie St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Honey Truffle Buffalo Chicken Burrito
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla
Asian Pulled Pork Burrito
Tree Hugger Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
Pork Belly Burrito
Jerk Chicken Tacos
Carne Asada Bowl
Mahi Mahi Bowl
Burrito Bowl

“have had their Cajun mahi tacos and recently been getting (delivered via Uber eats) Cajun shrimp bowl and *chef's kiss* delicious Everytime! Fried items cooked to order every time! highly advise adding mango pineapple salsa (if you like sweet) to your meal.. YUMMM“

4.1 Good74 Reviews
Lobos tacos y pupusas Mexican • $
6908 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Birria Tacos with Carnitas
Chorizo - Mexican Sausage
Pastor - Marinated Pork
Carnitas - Fried Pork
Carne Asada Burrito
Revueltas Pupusas
Pollo Quesadilla
Choriqueso Lengua
Mexican Hot Dogs
Tacos de Cabeza

“This is the finest taco truck in Raleigh and the owners are wonderful. They will help you with your Spanish and serve you the finest tacos in town.“

4.9 Superb65 Reviews
Mezquite Valley street tacos and more Food Trucks • $
430 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Fajita Quesadilla
Pollo Quesadilla
Pork- Chorizo
Beer Barbacoa
Birria Tacos
Tortilla
Pastor
Steak
Chips
Lamb

“The owner Alberto is a great guy, and the birria quesadillas are delicious. Spicy and flavorful food all around, good price too. The mangos at the market are great too.“

4.8 Superb41 Reviews
Street Tacos Cantina Mexican • $
6325 Falls of Neuse Rd #71, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Asada Fries Tacos Ramen Birria
Street Tacos Chicken Tacos
Mexican Street Corn Elotes
Birria Tacos La Style
Ramen Noodle Birria
Chips and Queso
Taco Cantina 1
Nachos Supreme
Burrito Bowl
Shrimp Tacos

“Food here is delicious! The spicy sauce made me sweat but was so good.“

4.5 Superb151 Reviews
Tacos Abarca Mexican • $
4201 Pleasant Valley Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Carne Asada Y Barbacoa
2 Pollo Tacos 1 Barbacoa Taco
Tres Tacos De Chorizo
Taco De Carne Asada
Chicken Quesadilla
Taco De Barbacoa
Chicken Tacos
Chorizo Tacos

“Best chicken quesadilla in Raleigh, hands-down!! ??? Food is always fresh, and their agua frescas are amazing, made out of real fruit— jamaica and pineapple are my favorites. Also, their red sauce is actually spicy. I’m Indian so I can generally handle spice- this sauce is so delicious and actually HOT ?️. I’m so happy I found Tacos Abarca, I go there at least once a week.“

4.6 Superb34 Reviews
Chabelita Tacos & Antojitos Mexican •
3928 Western Blvd, Raleigh

“Was so happy we decided to swing by last minute after grocery shopping. The owners were very nice, and the food was great! We got the Barbacoa, carnitas, and Al pastor tacos and they were so delicious I ate one before I got the chance to take the picture! A good price too. They came with all the goods on them, cheese, radish, cilantro. Delicious. Very excited to have a good taco truck in the area now. Definitely a grab and go place“

5 Superb2 Reviews
Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria Mexican • $
555 Fayetteville St Suite 100, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Elote Asado Corn on the Cob
Taco Nopal Y Poblano
Black Beans and Rice
ACP Grilled Chicken
Al Pastor Taco Left
Cilantro Lime Rice
Queso Dip & Chips
Guacamole & Chips
Quesabirria Tacos
Kids Steak Tacos

“Amazing food, friendly customer service... Yuummmmm“

4.4 Superb167 Reviews
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Bartaco

Bartaco American • $$
4321 Lassiter at North Hills Ave, Raleigh

“It was just a regular Saturday as I wandered around North Hills. all of a sudden the rain pours down I was blindly running around, finding a place out of the storm and stumbled into a restaurant. A restaurant I didn’t know what alter the course of my life. It gave me life. That restaurant was.… Bartaco. Little did I know at the time that I was missing out on this incredible experience. From the taco, to the guac, to the tea, Bartaco has changed me in ways I never thought possible. Thank you Bartaco… Thank you.“

4.4 Superb129 Reviews
Burrito Shak Mexican • $
1310 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Taco - Build Your Own
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Build Your Own Nachos
The Grom Quesadilla
The Sergeant Major
The Jolly Roger
Chips & Queso
Paradise Tacos
The Fire Shot
Chips & Salsa

“First time here, and I enjoyed it! My burrito, chips, and the salsa bar were all great. I loved the variety of music playing inside including some reggae. The patio is pet friendly, which I appreciate. The employees were friendly. We will be back!“

4.4 Superb115 Reviews
Lola's Beach Bar Bar & Grill • $
1803 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Pineapple Jalapeño Margherita
Blazin' Buffalo Shrimp
Hawaiian Pulled Pork
Blackened Fish Tacos
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Nachos
Black Beans
Steak Tacos
Guacamole
Salsa

“Love everything about this place! The food, drinks, atmosphere and staff are fantastic!“

4.4 Superb57 Reviews