This is one of my must visit places each time I'm in Chapel Hill for two main reasons: piping fresh homemade flour tortillas and delicious queso. I always get extra tortillas instead of using chips. The chicken taco is fantastic, tons of grilled chicken with good flavor. The menu means you can customize your food however you like it. The beans are really tasty, I'll def be back read more

The most tex mex flavors of queso I've found in the area. ( I'm originally from Arkansas) great fresh tortillas!

Came here due to a promotion and I've always passed by it and never stopped by but glad I finally came! The meal was delicious with a large portion size and a lot of meat, veggies, and rice inside the burrito. The chips were crisp and the salsa was fresh. A lot of room for seating and staff was friendly. Would come again! read more

Armadillo Grill - Burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

I've passed Armadillo Grill many times as there are so many good places to grab lunch in the area. I didn't realize this is a quick service style place, which serves me well on this day that I actually didn't have much time for a full sit down meal, and I hey, I'll spend less right? Wrong. I found the cashier helpful and nice enough. There was no line so I told her I'd never been there. She enthusiastically suggested a burrito bowl with a side of tortillas; sounds good. Naming off ingredients, I'm thinking this is like Moe's where you decide if you want onion, salsas, sour cream etc (we all know guacamole costs extra). As she rings me up I'm noticing the small charges for just about each ingredient. I can't say I'm a penny pincher but it adds up. I spent $22 on a burrito bowl and a soda. The sour cream was a tube handed to me with the bowl. I suppose the bowl was shareable so maybe I should've just ordered a taco. Ok fine, lesson learned. Sitting down I notice the dining area is not very clean. Kind of sticky and a few used napkins on the floor. The food was just ok. The steak was definitely tasty, but the rest tastes like I could've made this at home. I just don't feel any pull to return. There is an upstairs area and a patio so that's nice. I was fed. This reads like a two star review but I like the location and the nice cashier earned it three. read more

Armadillo Grill - Steak burrito bowl. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

Good fast mexican food here! I came here on a night at like 8 ish, and there was no one inside. I ordered a chicken taco, which was a little expensive since it was just chicken and a tortilla. All toppings (even lettuce and tomato) cost extra. It came out pretty fast and it was a HEFTY amount of chicken in one taco. I'm guessing that's why they charge a little more. It was juicy chicken, not too much flavor though, but wasn't expecting much. The tortilla was a little sweet but good. Honestly it did fill me up as a snack, so if you are looking for some mexican protein at night, this place should do the trick. read more

I got the bean burrito, it was pretty tasty, I'm just a little annoyed that they didn't put napkins in the bag for a to go order, and you only get one thing of sour cream.. they didn't put in in the barrito. :/ read more

I am not sure what has happened but this place has gone way downhill. My beef was burnt and tasted awful. The chicken on the burrito tasted weird. The over priced queso wasnt even warm. And $3 for a small fountain soda? Wont be going back again. read more

Overpriced terrible food. 4 tacos was 24 dollars and were close to inedible. Would never go back.

Customer service was not good. Took entirely too long to get the food. Person taking order was not friendly.

The food was not great for the price and the gentleman got upset when I politely told him "yes sir." I stupidly paid $20 for a bowl instead of burrito. When I asked if that was possible I was looked at like I had 3 heads. The ordering process is not very easy for one. And everything is WAY OVERPRICED. LIKE FOR REAL, just rob me of my wallet and kick me to the street then have the audacity to ask me for a tip on the screens. Naw. Not again. Don't go! Just skip lunch or dinner instead if you have to. read more

It did not bother me about the pricing, the food was good for a return visit possibly. However, the ice tea was near rancid from either being too old or the container not washed regularly. It turned a good burrito place into a place where I may never return. read more

We had heard good things about the Armadillo and had high hopes when we saw the charming aesthetic. However, the food was hugely underwhelming. It wasn't bad. And sure, everything was fresh -- but bland as bland could be. Even the jalapenos were bland and without heat. read more

This place has been around for ages and we popped in recently for lunch during the holidays. You fill out an order form in line, hand it to the cashier, pay, and then then wait for your food. While the food was good, the wait time was a lot longer than we expected. The line to order was short, and the downstairs tables were not filled, leading us to expect a relatively short wait for our food. However, we went to the upstairs area and found lots of full tables waiting for their orders. I get it, they might have been shortstaffed, but it was still a really long wait. Our bean burrito and veggie enchilada plate were decent but our overall experience was still marred by the long wait time. read more

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A great place for a casual, quick lunch. Nachos are great and plenty for two or even three. I had a bowl of chili as well which is packed with meat. Not your typically chili. There almost so much meat in this chili you need a knife to cut it. It wasn't to spicy but had alot of flavor and was well seasoned. Definitely a hefty meal. The downside was the size of the salsa they sold. They offer a $.35 option which is about 2 ounces of sals or a larger service for ~$3.50 but it about a pint of salsa. Nothing in between. I started with the small and then after two chips worth of salsa went for the larger option. The salsa was very good and not spicy at all. read more

Food was very flavorful! Steak taco was superb - so much flavor and nicely seasoned with great tortilla. Enchiladas were also flavorful. Queso was pretty good, but I wanted it to be warmer and creamier than it was. Guacamole is pretty average. Their chips are thin and texturally satisfying to eat. We will definitely be going back. read more

Armadillo Grill has a flavor uniquely it's own. Would you would find their food at a taco truck or at your local tienda? No. However, you don't come here for that. It was my place in college and remains the exact same flavor profile from years ago. The nostalgia gets me every time. The prices continue to increase compared to my college years but so goes inflation. Note the tortillas, queso and steak are my favorites. read more

Armadillo Grill - Order via filling out paper or skip this for the conservation route. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

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Not very good quality offerings that are made with casual attention to providing food that looks and tastes good.

We have been coming to Armadillo grill in Carrboro for 25 years. Tonight hit an all time low. Rude staff (esp Sarah who shouldn't be in the service industry as she rolled her eyes as we placed our order), terrible food and the worst atmosphere ---they turned the lights out on us during our meal 15 min before closing (8:45pm) b/c they were in a hurry to leave and were frantically closing up the place - on a Saturday night at 8:45! I could go on and on but I'll leave it there. This place needs a serous help! Consider yourself warned- read more

Very very overpriced for mediocre food. They were quick which was good but the worker seemed like they couldn't care less about helping me. I will likely eat anywhere else in the area from now on read more

Looks cool. Funky artwork, generally has a crowd, but it's SUPER-SUPER...average. Really bland, hyper-basic. No hot sauces. No forks. No flavor. If you've ever had good tacos or burritos, and you're looking for that, this ain't the place. read more

I have been going to AG since my days at UNC so now its no question as a top option for my family to go for our meals when visiting CH. Tony (MGR) and his staff were very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. And, as expected, food exceeded expectations and consistent to what i have always known from AG. Glad this location has survived throughout the years and will not hesitate to return. read more

This is a hole-in-the-wall place that specializes in Tex Mex food. The prices are very fair and it's a fun place to go with friends and to watch sports. I used to come here with my family and we would occasionally enjoy buffalo style wings. When I came back years later, I saw it hasn't changed. Their chicken wings have a great buffalo style sauce. I never tasted anything like it anywhere else I've gone. The price for $10 wings isn't bad and it's fun to eat them as a special treat. They make a great cheese sauce as well - great with chips! (Not too salty and balanced flavors.) I'll definitely come back here when I visit. read more

Will never return. Everything is charge extra extra extra. And told because of Covid. Maybe all the extra charges is why the place is empty more these days than it used to be. Circling the drain. Just lost another longtime customer. read more

What can I say? This local Tex-Mex chain is THE choice for a quick, tasty, inexpensive lunch. Their chicken soft tacos are awesome, always coming with lots of big chunks of freshly grilled chicken. You can taste the smoky flavor and you have your choice of several toppings. The chips and salsa are great as well, with just the right amount of heat in the salsa. I would say that the most admirable thing about this place is the consistency--the quality stays at a high level. I tend to stick to the chicken tacos and the chips/salsa, but I can say that the Mexican rice is also very good. Lots of people rave about the queso, but I'm already pushing it with the sodium in my choices, so I'll leave the cheese fats alone. The bar upstairs is pretty hopping most nights and they provide free chips and salsa with a drink order. On Fridays, they have $3 pints of Foothills Brewery beers. Service is always friendly and efficient. You fill out an order card along one wall, then take it to the cashier who enters it and takes the money, then they call your name to come pick up the tray. Often, the order is ready before you even have time to get your plasticware--and these are each made to order right out in plain sight. The decor is pleasant, in a renovated historic Carrboro warehouse with two floors (both with high ceilings), brick walls, and colorful tables and chairs. read more

The people running this place just... don't care. $20 for lunch. The food is microwaved. The queso is the consistency of water and has zero flavor (used to be good). Enchiladas microwaved to within an inch of their life. Rice is crunchy. Me: Hey, just wanted to let you know you're out of coke." Worker standing there doing nothing: "Ok, we'll get somebody to change it." 15 minutes later. Nothing. I guess you'll get somebody to change it... after I'm done with my $20 lunch and you've lost me as a repeat customer. I also never get anything but attitude from the people taking my order. No acknowledgement when I walk up to place my order. No "hey, how ya doing?" No "thanks, enjoy your meal." But their credit card tablet ALWAYS asks for a tip. Make an effort. Come on. The only way I can consume this queso is through a straw. No thanks. I guess I should've taken a hint, given I'm the only person in here at noon. read more

Really bad food, brown guacamole, runny quesco, said best soft tacos but lacking any flavor. Fountain drinks weren't even good.

My boyfriend and I were excited to try this place despite the bad reviews. We are big Tex mex fans and this was no good. The service isn't great. They call your name when the order is ready and supposedly they called our name and just left our food to get cold because we didn't hear them. They kept screaming into the microphone so you couldn't hear any name they called. Chips and queso were at least decent. read more

First time here ! Was the best I loveeddddddd there soft taco!!!!! Ughh and there wings. A+ for me. read more

Armadillo Grill - a hand holding a plastic cup - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

This place is awesome, great staff serving the best Mexican food in chapel hill had the steak and chili nachos. 10/10 for value and taste read more

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This is my absolute favorite spot to dine at in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area! Here's everything you need to know about A-Grill... Parking: Parking can definitely be an issue at times, but isn't it always? With that being said, there is a tight, gravel, lot directly behind Armadillo for its patrons. Otherwise, its get in where you fit in... Ambiance: One of the cool things about A-Grill is its versatility. In addition to being a quick week-night option, Armadillo can function as a date place, a nice family spot, or even a getting banged-up with the buddies and watch the game bar if needed - just head upstairs to the relaxed bar area. Ordering: If you've never been to A-Grill before, then it might take you a second to digest the ordering process, but not to worry. I trust everyone reading this is a human being, and can figure it out without any further explanation. Its very simple, once you decide what you want. Usually your order is out in about five minutes or so. While waiting, most people use that time to take advantage of the salsa bar, just off to the side. Food: My go to is the steak burrito add/guac. The steak has a great, grilled, smokey flavor to it. I think the grilled flavor of their meats is what really sets A- Grill apart from other tex-mex spots in the area. In addition to the steak burrito, the steak soft tacos are awesome, the Chili con-queso and guac are both tasty and bursting with delicious tex-mex flavors. If you are looking for awesome tex-mex, relaxed atmosphere & great service, Armadillo grill is the spot for you. Armadillo Grill perfectly encompasses everything I value in a dining experience! read more

Wow-I was so not delighted with our dinner here. And actually neither were my husband or kids. We thought it would be a win because you could customize your order and select what items you would like on each. Pretty important for kids. But what if everything you put together tastes the same and that sameness was pretty bad to begin with. I had two soft tacos and a chalupa and other than a tortilla that is fried and ones that are not they did not taste any different. I enjoy spicy food but when the spice is so prominent and the same in every item you might as well just put it in a blender and make yourself a tex-mex smoothie. Neither of my kids were too excited with their food and it was my daughter's birthday dinner so I felt bad she didn't get the meal she had anticipated. She had the chicken burrito and though the chicken meat was good quality it was again permeated with this overwhelming spice. Hot and spicy are really not what makes the food Mexican. My other daughter just wanted the bean and cheese burrito and omitted the rice and the fourth item in it (can't remember now). Instead of filling the tortilla up with additional beans and cheese they gave it to her half filled. We ended up having to order her a second one because we are used to Carrburrito size burritos. Someone compared this to Taco Bell and that it was a step up. I have to say I would much rather eat a 7 layer burrito from TB than go here again. Seating was limited and a end of soccer kids celebration was going on so it was crazy loud. We just kind of ate because we were hungry, not because we enjoyed it. Guess I can cross this one off my list. Eating a bowl of cereal to make up for such a disastrous meal. read more

Love the food and portions are decent, but the prices have gotten ridiculous for fast casual tex mex. Want lettuce and tomato on your burrito? Add a dollar. Want something to drink? $3.19 for a fountain drink. Then they turn that little iPad register around and boom 'Would you like to add a tip?' Idk why don't you just take my wallet and punch me in the stomach til I'm not hungry anymore to speed this process up? Queso is good. read more

Really slow today, and not worth the price after they hiked up the prices within the last year or so. 12 bucks for dillow steak nachos? Could get real restaurant food for that price. read more

A great place to hang out with friends. They have meal kits for the pandemic that are lifesavers! They give you chicken, beef, tortillas, nachos, and all the fixings. Your family can have a great taco night with zero work. Go by and get one for the weekend. We get the one for 4 people. There are five of us and always leftovers. read more

Standard fast casual Tex-mex fare. Queso is solid, creamy with a bit of a kick. The prices are very agreeable, but that's mostly because most basic taco items (I.e. guac, tomatoes, etc.) must be added in for extra - otherwise you ONLY get the protein. Service is fast, so if you're in a time crunch and craving some late night tacos/burritos, this is a solid option. read more

Another chapel hill classic for the vibes and memories. The queso is amazing. I get a plane quesadilla and dip it in the queso and that might be one of the best things on the planet. Also amazing chips. But haven't tried anything else that I have loved read more

The manager came to our school for career day and so the following weekend I went down to carborro to try it out and the food was pretty good especially the chicken wings. My 4 year old cousin thought we were actually eating armadillos because they were called armadillo wings lol read more

I like the concept here with having the menus posted and ordering at the counter. It moves quickly and the food comes out pretty fast. I just wish I could say I love the food here and can't wait to come back, but honestly, even though it relatively affordable, I found it to be quite greasy. If that's what you're after, then great, but for me it was indigestion city! read more

Armadillo Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

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Love how cheap this place is! I also totally appreciate the fact that a municipal lot is across the block and parking is never an issue! Its fun to sit on the second story of the building at night and look down on the pedestrians! This is the spot for introverts late at night! read more

I've been coming to Armadillo Grill for many years, and while there's room for improvement, I can't stay away. My order is the wings & queso combo, which includes a drink. I never knew I needed this combination in my life, but I've never been the same since. I get the 5 wings with buffalo sauce and ranch. The wings will take a little longer to come out, but that makes me think they're made-to-order in small batches. They're meaty and juicy, served with "the good kind of ranch". Then you move on to my true vice, the queso. The queso is creamy and unique against standard restaurant white queso. It's probably my favorite in Chapel Hill/Carrboro. The chips are delicious as well! The service here can be hit or miss - sometimes it can take forever before you get your food. Or, they might not get your order right (despite you writing down your order yourself). On my most recent trip they only gave me wings instead of the combo, and the staff made me swipe my card again for my queso after realizing the error - not great customer service when my order sheet was correct and I've already waited for the wings. Sometimes the restaurant/drink station can feel like it's not as clean as it should be as well (think: sticky). Overall, the price is right and a good bang for your buck! read more