El Tako Nako

1136 Emmet Street North, Charlottesville
(434) 202-2882

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Ben

Helpful friendly service, made-to-order and fresh ingredients

Have had the birria burrito 🌯 and the chorizo burrito 🌯

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jenny Glazier

Insanely good and the kindest owners. I’ve been going since they were just a truck and it’s consistently incredible. Love tako nako!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tyler Nowlin

I come here for my birthday at this point.

This is my favorite spot, I’ll get a quesadilla with birria, spicy red, sour cream, and 3 chicken tacos typically because the prices are amazing. I think the rapport they build with customers turns this place into something truly special. A must-eat if you’re within 40 miles of it at any time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Campechano Burrito, Campechano Taco Birria Taco, Quesadilla Add Meat Choice if Any at Bottom, Jarritos, Torta, Beef Consome, Pollo Taco, Red Salsa, Crema Salsa, Green Salsa, Al Pastor Taco, Lengua Taco

Johnny Snyder

Best gluten free tacos ever

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

哔忱

I tried it first time today. As a guy come from California, I would say this Taco is really authentic, it is comparable to tacos in LA.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elly C

Absolutely delicious. Cali food truck style.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Al Pastor Taco

Kelly Smootz

We wanted something different and we LOVE Mexican food. Highly recommend coming here is you want authentic street tacos. We will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam Hale

This spot is consistent from the good truck to the brick and mortar. Best taco for the money in town. Sophisticated basic.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Stefanie Haines Dave Kurtz

Delicious chorizo tacos.

Elizabeth McKenney

My jaw is literally broken but their tacos al pastor are so good that I am powering through the pain to eat them anyway.

Cameron Shakespear

No joke, that was the BEST burrito I’ve ever had in my life (and I’ve had some incredible burritos). The pastor was incredible and every element of that thing was fantastic.

Drew

Amazing food! I tried this place a few days ago and it was so good I just had to come back an get another burrito. The menu is simple but there’s really so many options and combinations that you can choose for your food. Great price for some really good tasting food. Parking is a little tricky as the lot is tight and most of it is reserved for ā€œState Farmā€ customers but isn’t so bad.

Erin Kranz

Very tasty food and extremely friendly staff!

Jam Siar

Best new spot in town

Ahri A

Taco Nako is a hidden gem. It’s a small, cozy taco shop that punches way above its weight. The food is absolutely delicious—bursting with flavor and clearly made with care. The burrito al pastor is a must. Juicy, perfectly seasoned, and stuffed to the brim.

What really sets Taco Nako apart is the people. The staff treat you like family—warm, welcoming, and always happy to chat or make a recommendation. It’s the kind of place you want to keep coming back to, not just for the food but for the vibe.

Parking isn’t the best, but honestly? It’s never been a real issue. Worth it every time. If you're in the area and craving tacos, don’t miss this spot.

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