Best tacos in the area!!! Pro-tip, order one of the fresh juices...in my mind I was back on the streets of playa del carmen! Small dining area but don't let that be a deterrent...food is absolutely delicious and a must try if you are nearby. Counter service by some super friend gals that spoke English very well! read more

WORST tacos I have ever had and the pozole wasn't even good even the lemons weren't good and to top it off the service was mid

The food was tasty but the place itself lacks ambiance and overall is not the cleanest. I ordered the red tacos to get something that was like birria. It was flavorful, but not quite the birria flavor I've had normally. It stays busy because the food is good, but there is not a lot of floor staff cleaning in real time. By the time I went after the lunch rush, tables were dirty, trash wasn't picked up from the tables, the ordering area itself was messy, and the fresh bar looked picked over. read more

DELICIOUS tacos! So simple yet so tasty! Service was quick. Inside is decent for seating.

This place used to be good. I got tacos and didn't even eat them. My family ate them and got food poisoning. The cleanliness rating went down to a 95 so that lets you know everything you need to know. read more

Just an update--- this place is the small shop that is at Highway 70 and Clayton's main street, NOT the place in Flowers Plantation. Yes, they are named similarly and the photo in the header of this review section is wrong too.. it's NOT Don Betos Tacos and Tequila. That is the more marketed towards gringo diners that is in Flowers. THIS is the good taco place we've gone to for probably 15 years now. Great shop! read more

Definitely a hole in the wall. Not a lot of seating, but lively ambiance with good music and the smell of (normally) great food cooking! Love the food, especially the tacos de carnitas. The flavors are authentic and definitely make you want to come back for more. The frescas are amazing as well. My only complaint is the entirety of my most recent visit. Normally when I get tacos here, they include radishes (and cucumbers if I remember correctly). They were pretty generous with the meat and onions and cilantro as well. This time, however, the tacos were a bit smaller than I remembered. They did not come with the toppings they came with last time. The meat was also not as seasoned as the previous times I've been here. It tasted a bit bland, a bit too greasy and just all around wasn't as great as I remembered it to be. Maybe I caught them on an off day, because I also felt very rushed by the lady who rang up my order when there were no other people in line. Not a smile or a hello or anything. Don't know if I'll go back in the near future since I've since discovered a better Mexican restaurant in town, but I wouldn't be opposed to trying it again eventually. read more

Don Beto's Tacos - Tacos De Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

I am a frequent customer here. I have a few favorite servers. Love the chips and salsa with cheese dip! The Jamaca tea and always either the Chimichangas or ACP! Food is consistently good! You must try! Very nice atmosphere as well! read more

I got 2 carne asada tacos today. I love little places like this but everything was good except the carne asada. It was overcooked, seemed like low quality meat, and not marinated at all. The meat didn't have any flavor and not cooked well. I really hope they see this and it gets better because they are close to my house and I could eat tacos everyday!! read more

Damn damn damn damn DAMN good tacos! DAMN good tacos. Stopped on the way to the beach, skip chipotle and head here instead. Highly recommend the asado tacos. read more

Meant to order from the other Don Betos, but accidentally ordered from this place. Was willing to give the food a chance but the vegetables in my quesadilla were still raw. Also, the cheese was not really there. Not sure which one came first but one of the Don Betos needs to change their name. This place is not great, the other one is better. They also replaced the flan I ordered with churros. read more

the tacos are good but they barely put any meat n them and their horchata taste like milk with sugar

So this will lace hands down has the best Mexican food around Clayton. The red tacos and the corn quesadilla were amazing. The place is small and kinda a hole in the wall but it's worth it. Not super expensive and the portion sizes are huge. I would avoid the lunch crowd anytime after 1:30pm is perfect. All the ingredients are fresh and all good is made to order! read more

Don Beto's Tacos - Red tacos - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

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I am really surprised by the positive reviews. The restaurant overall was not very clean. My husband ordered enchiladas and I had steak fajita quesadillas. He noted that his enchiladas and the rice had very little flavor, while the steak in my quesadilla tasted sour. We both threw half our entrées away. The staff was friendly and the location convenient - off of HWY 70 - but we needless to say we won't be going back. read more

I know there are different locations. And this is the only one I've been to. I had a great experience. The food was delicious, made quickly! I got the shrimp tacos and a mini quesadilla for my daughter. We also shared a large horchata! $2.50 can't beat it! Might have to get 2 next time so she could have her own. That's how much we loved it! My friend who is Hispanic taught me more about certain food items and dishes that may not have description or had pictures, since the menu is in Spanish so that was helpful. There seems there could be somewhat of a language barrier for people if you don't know have to speak some Spanish or can recognize Spanish numbers. When you go in you order and then they call your number on the receipt. They call the number in Spanish. Also my friend wanted to order 2 fountain drinks, she doesn't know Spanish and it took a while for them to understand what she wanted. Its a order first, then sit down restaurant. They are usually very busy. Sometimes it may take a while for them to clean off the tables. You clear your own dishes. read more

Place to waste you time, dirty place, waiters who don't serve you well, I pay 5 dollars for avocado and never get nothing the people never want to give what you want,pure bulshit I'm feel very disgusting with this restaurants, and I downloaded this app just to tell you not to waste time going to that place bc I pay for food never get nothing free sorry... read more

This place has fantastic authentic Mexican food. I eat here at least once a week and try something new each time. The Birria tacos are solid and the chile verde burrito is the best burrito in the Raleigh area. Don't forget their hot sauce. It's unlike anything anywhere else, smoky salty hot and delicious. read more

This place doesn't look like much, but boy it is amazing. Authentic Mexican. I visit at least weekly. Try the red tacos and their Al pastor is amazing. read more

Don Beto's Tacos - Steak Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

Most authentic Mexican cuisine in the Clayton/Smithfield area Eat in or take out. Have had tacos, burritos, fajitas, and tamales. Good selection of Hispanic juices and beers. Friendly people, read more

A very dirty place, cold food and tasteless, very bad option to eat,I'll never go back to this place

Unprofessional. I made an order online at 9 o clock on door dash, but I would be the one picking it up. Mind you, the store closes at 10 according to online public information. They sent me away with no food because they don't do orders after 9 although it was supposedly "accepted". Door dash cancelled the order and I was still not permitted any food after. The short Latin lady in the front is very rude as well. Horrible service ! read more

I've just had an amazing meal here. The red tacos are so, so good, like a combination between between pot roast and a French dip. But the fresh onion, radish, and cilantro lighten it. So, so, so good I live almost an hour from here and I will definitely come back. It's a casual place, no table service, very reasonable prices. It's a good to go option I'd think too, had a few people come for take out while we were here. It's fast, too. I like all the hot sauce options, some bottled some scratch. They've got Mexican beers big enough for us to share. It's heave got a strong seafood element to their menu too, next time I'll try the camarones don Beto's. Or maybe I have to do the red tacos again? Both I think. This place is fantastic, the best Mexican food I've had in years! read more

Most authentic Hispanic/Mexican food in the area... Prices are reasonable, good is great... can dine in or take out I have only been in the Clayton restaurant, not any other read more

The food is good as well as the service and the environment but definitely an expensive one

7 Years after my initial review... we have been faithful customers for nearly 10 years, but I have to be honest. The quality has degraded significantly. To go orders are consistently wrong and we have been very disappointed with our last two trips. They are getting one more chance on my Birthday. I hope they do better! read more

Really good food!!!!! GREAT SERVICE!!! The food came out super fast. The tacos were delicious! And the salsa had a kick! read more

Don Beto's Tacos - Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

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I love this place. It's as authentic as you can get without being in Mexico. Their flair as are my favorite and I love the salsa bar! Their Horchata is also great. Nothing pretty to look at, but who cares when the food is amazing! read more

Food. Was. T R A S H. Ordered birria tacos. Broth had absolutely no taste. I kept dipping and stirring hoping something would change...nope...just the taste of oil with a hint of oil. Even after I dropped some onions and cilantro in the broth...nothingness. And the rice. My God the rice tasted like cardboard. HOW YOU MAKE RICE TASTE LIKE A BOX?! Idk, but they did it. So disappointed. Like. My God....Imma go cry in the corner. read more

Good tacos menu would be nice if translated in both Spanish and English better but other than that love this place for Mexican

California burrito was disgusting. 3 fries in the whole thing and the most chewy steak. Complete trash.

This restaurant is dirty and nasty I will never eat here again. The steak tasted like it was rotten and I throw the whole plate away. Don't waste ur time or money eating here. read more

Our sister was looking for a place to dine and we found this location. We went in, ordered our food and it was amazing! I will definitely recommend this to my friends and will be coming more than just once! I enjoyed my food, especially the workers were great! read more

Don Beto's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

Just ordered a delivery order and got the chicken nuggets and they were so burnt, they were inedible. Called the restaurant and was told "the manager isn't here" and hung up on me. Will never ever go here again. read more

Don Beto's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

I've dined at Don Veto's in Smithfield twice. The first time we went, we were just ahead of the lunch crowd on a weekday. The fajitas were still sizzling and smoking when served-- l remember remarking to my friend, "Now THIS is how fajitas should be served." The second time was a Friday lunch time with a larger party. The food was still good, though the fajitas weren't still sizzling and smoking this time. I can forgive the slower service at a rush hour time. The food was still good and the service friendly. Classic Mexican menu. The portions weren't consistent. The fajitas were piled higher on the first visit when the restaurant wasn't as busy. I've heard from a couple people that the Clayton location is not as good as the Smithfield location-- but haven't been to the Clayton location myself-- could just be hearsay. read more

Tacos, yum. this place is pretty good, and all of the food is pretty authentic. Their tamales are great, I like the pork. I hadn't been there in a while, and they have new menus. The totally gringo'd it up... I am totally used to ordering the carne asada, lingua, pollo... now it is just english, no biggie, my spanish is pretty poor these days anyways. Anyway, I had a three tacos, carne asada, pollo, and a carnitas taco. Plenty of food, and the "salsa" bar has a great selection of fresh salsas, pickled red onion and habanero, cilantro... totally worth the wait. No wait, however, if you get there before 1130 on a weekday, and if you are not working, grab a cold beer, they always have some iced up and waiting... read more

We were passing through Clayton and thought we would try this place out. It wasn't what we expected, in that you order at the counter like a fast food place instead of getting table service. There is a little bit of a language barrier, but it wasn't a big deal. The prices are amazing! We ordered the Chile verde burrito and it cost half of what it would have been at my favorite Mexican restaurant at home. It was absolutely stuffed with amazing carnitas, and came with rice and beans. I would definitely go back. read more

Really really good!! Love the food. Couldn't ask for more. Thanks thanks thank you!! Woah

I absolutely love this place. Camarones Don Betos is the best menu item. Perfectly cooked shell on shrimp platter that is something you don't see at the standard local Mexican restaurant. It's super busy at lunch and for good reason but the line goes quick and the food comes out super quick. Make sure you finish with their house horchata. read more

Don Beto's Tacos - Carne Asada Tacos all dolled up - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

Ordered a cazuelon and I literally got rotten avocado added to my dish ! Called in and the restaurant says they are training a new cook but honestly this is a common sense error and honestly unappetizing. Won't be eating here again. read more

This is the one I've been waiting for. The most authentic Mexican food in Johnston (and probably Southern Wake county). Eat here if you want to feel like you just skipped the border to Tijuana or Piedras Negras. Please keep that in mind, as it's not always the N. American definition of "spotless". It used to be another restaurant ( I think. ) or they've just majorly upgraded the furnishings inside. Amazing, to say the least. The meats for your taco/burrito/anything else are encyclopaedic. I ordered a taco suadero (brisket), asada (beef) and al pastor (pork). The regular tacos are $1.79 each. It's $.50 extra for authentic specialties like tripe or tongue. My apologies, but I'm not quite there yet. Because my wife is in love with fish tacos, I ordered a 3-pack of the tacos pescado. $9.99 for 3 fish-filled, incredible tacos, beans and rice. I'll hit the food first, and then the atmosphere. The food is 5* delicious. My wife claims the fish (thinly sliced whitefish with corn breading) is the best she's tasted. Not being a huge fish fan, I was still compelled to taste. Delicious. I mean really delicious. My food was even better. It seems they smoke or charcoal grill their meats here. My asada had the nicest hint of wood smoke. And tender. You ain't seen nothin' yet. The brisket was cubed and crunchy. The only thing that really surprised me in a "hmmm" way was the pork. A little more subtle on the seasoning than I am used to, with a hint of oregano. Good. Just not what I am used to. But my favorite part is the condiment bar. How I love escabache (carrots, jalapenos and onions cut thick and marinated with oregano, oil, vinegar and salt), and the pickled onions with dried hot peppers. Tons of white onion and cilantro are available along with lemon, salsa roja and verde. If you're not Latino, you're definitely an outsider here. The staff speaks some English, but I always find it helpful to speak a bit of Spanish. Clientele tends to be working class and mostly male. The interior is a slice of Mexico with murals, Corona buckets (with bottle openers) as overhead lighting, and afternoon futbol on Univision in the back corner. Every table has a pony bottle of Corona that doubles as a salt shaker, and a bottle of Valentina hot sauce to give the meal some kick. If you're drinking (I was not), they keep beer on ice near the register, and a huge selection of Jarritos and Mexican Coke (cane sugar, $1.99 for a half-liter bottle) in a display case at checkout. It's as real as it gets...and the menu is huge (pictures are posted). I can't wait to go back. My new favorite Mexican restaurant, period. Notes: They do not believe in air conditioning here. If that is a requirement, you may want to place a takeout order. There is a very good possibility that you will be the only non-hispanic person here. If you're uncomfortable with that, you're going to have a bad time. People are nice here, and service is fairly quick. The place is a little hard to find, as it behind the Long Island Express. The entrance is around back, after you park. read more

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