Charlotte Is Home to the North Carolina’s Best Taco to Order
It’s Taco Tuesday! Do you know what that means? It’s time to find the best taco spot or make your favorite Mexican meal. Personally, Taco Tuesday is my favorite day…

Three tacos on a plate surrounded with toppings and tortillas
Getty ImagesIt's Taco Tuesday! Do you know what that means? It's time to find the best taco spot or make your favorite Mexican meal. Personally, Taco Tuesday is my favorite day of the week. From my time living in Texas and trips to Mexico, I have fallen in love with tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and everything in between. But, have you found some great taco spots in Charlotte?
I have been searching for great spots in Charlotte to enjoy a great taco. Then, I found this crazy list and it makes life easier. Love Food is naming the best taco to order in every state. Guess what? Charlotte is home to North Carolina's best taco spot. Can you guess which restaurant got that title? The Long Duck Dong at RuRu's Tacos + Tequila has earned the title of the best taco in North Carolina. The Long Duck Dong is Korean-style sweet and spicy steak, pickled cabbage, sesame seeds, and cilantro, served on a warm flour tortilla. How does that sound? Sounds pretty good to me!
Their Charlotte menu is also serving up some other tasty dishes that sound pretty good to try. They are giving you options such as quesadillas, salads, dips, fajitas, burritos, bowls, tacos, and more. So, if you have some people in your group not looking for a taco then there are other options to try out. Check out the full list here of the best tacos in every state and see what other spots you might want to try.
Enjoy Taco Tuesday At These Hot Spots in Charlotte
It's Taco Tuesday!! Do you know what that means? Well, obviously tacos for dinner. I love Taco Tuesday because Mexican food is one of my favorite types of food. Not only am I a taco fan, but everything from quesadillas, chips and queso, fajitas, and everything in between gets me so excited. Not only on Tuesdays but just about any day throughout the week honestly.
Yelp gave us some of the best spots to enjoy Taco Tuesday right here in the Queen City. These spots are ranked in the top 5 on Yelp when you look up Taco Tuesday spots in the area. The reviews, the menus, and everything in between mean you may want to give these places a try. But, don't forget that Taco Tuesday is not only great on a Tuesday but you can enjoy tacos and margaritas any day of the week! Hungry yet? Let's see where we should enjoy Taco Tuesday in Charlotte this year!
1. Que Fresa
Coming in at No. 1 is Que Fresa. On e review left on Yelp says that Que Fresa is "only missing a DJ." So, that sounds like it's a good time for sure. They have great daily deals including Taco Tuesday vibes. On Tuesdays, enjoy two selected tacos for $7, three selected tacos for $9, and $4 Mexican draft beers. Yeah, let's add this spot to the list ASAP!
2. Sabor Latin Street Grill
Everyone knows and loves Sabor Latin Street Grill. It is certainly one of the more popular Mexican spots in Charlotte. They have multiple locations throughout the city and offer some great options for any day of the week. Enjoy tacos autenticos for $1.49 and tacos americanos for $2 each and every Tuesday. They also have tons of other deals to enjoy throughout the week is you aren't able to visit on a Tuesday.
3. Paco's Tacos and Tequila
Coming in at No. 3 is Paco's and this is one that I have never been able to visit. Serving up lunch and dinner enjoy Taco Tuesday or dinner any other day of the week. They are serving up great taco plates with plenty of options. Everything from wood grilled chicken to gringo beef and shake down shrimp is making me beyond hungry just thinking about it.
4. Three Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Catina
Grab all your friends and head to Three Amigos for Taco Tuesday tonight! Enjoy margaritas and tons of taco plate options if you would like. Tacos de carne asada, taco gringo, tacos al pastor, and more all being served at Three Amigos.
5. Taco Mama - Dilworth
Coming in at No. 5 is Taco Mama in Dilworth area. Yes, they have great food but they also have tons of margarita options so how cool is that? Before we discuss tacos, lets talk about the margarita options. Drink up flavors like jalapeno, blood orange, sangria, cucumber, and more! Whew, yeah the drinks is good enough. But, on to the tacos. Enjoy a taco basket with your choice of classico beef, mama's chorizo, and a cheezy beef. Tacos and margaritas sounds pretty good right about now.