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    K38 Downtown Cary

    3.5 (13 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Shrimp tempura rolls
    Cindy G.

    We came here on a Friday night and it was bustling, but the staff was very accommodating with getting us seated pretty quickly. The restaurant was clean with comfortable seating. Staff is very attentive and friendly. I was happy to see the restaurant open in Cary as we enjoyed the one in Wilmington. I ordered the shrimp temporal rolls and they were very filling. There was a nice mix of flavor and texture with the avocado, diced tomatoes and melted cheese in the tortilla. The manager stopped by the table to make sure everything was good. A fun spot to eat and definitely fill up if you're in the downtown Cary area.

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    1 month ago

    Sooooooo good! Our waitress Parker took really good care of us; felt like family! All ready looking forward to our next visit.

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    Everything is always great here all the time. Fresh salsa and the chipotle aoli is killer

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    La Victoria

    La Victoria

    4.2(212 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    We came on a Tuesday around 7pm and it was pretty busy but we didn't have to wait for a table…read more Their service was fantastic throughout our dining experience. The staff were very attentive and hospitable. On Tuesdays, they have a Mix & Match 3 tacos deal for $11.99. You can mix both flour or corn tortilla tacos, but it doesn't include the Birria tacos. I ended up trying the shrimp tacos on flour tortilla, ribeye taco on corn, and al pastor on corn. I also tried a bite of the carne asada on flour taco from my sister. I would highly recommend the al pastor taco. It's juicy (comes with pineapple sticks) and the flavor is fantastic. The shrimp was also good but it's on the heavier side bc they add cheese. The ribeye was my least favorite and although the flavor is good, it's pretty dry without much sauce. If you want steak, I would go for the carne asada instead (they add guac) Overall, fantastic restaurant and a great deal for tacos on Tuesdays. My favorite part is the complimentary chips and salsa. Life changing.

    La Victoria is a solid Mexican restaurant to satisfy my Mexican food cravings. The interior is so…read morenicely done and adds to the experience as well. When I went, the mojitos were on special for $6, so I of course had to order it. It was good, just a tad on the sweet side. For the app, we got the queso with chorizo and it was delicious. We also ordered the fajitas for two. It was HUGE and had an array of different meats - chicken, steak, chorizo, shrimp, and carnitas. Sadly most of the meats were overcooked and not as enjoyable to eat. La Victoria is still one of the better Mexican food spots I've had in Raleigh so far (especially as a native Texan growing up around incredible Tex-Mex). Worth a visit!

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    Esmeralda Grill

    Esmeralda Grill

    4.3(181 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Esmeralda Grill is a very authentic local Mexican spot that does a lot of things right, especially…read morewhen it comes to classic comfort dishes. I usually rotate between the tacos, enchiladas, and molcajetes, and while the tacos themselves are just okay, the overall experience is solid. The fresh chips are easily some of the best I've had at a Mexican restaurant (warm and crisp). Add queso to those chips and it really seals the deal. They more than make up for the tacos being a bit underwhelming and are honestly reason enough to come back. This is a great neighborhood spot if you're looking for authentic flavors, generous portions, and excellent chips and dips (biggest downside is no liquor aka no margaritas). Not every dish is a knockout, but the highlights keep it comfortably in 4-star territory.

    Esmeralda Grill absolutely rocks, and it was almost a restaurant that I considered avoiding because…read moreI ordered the wrong thing. I was really one mayonnaise filled torta away from missing out on my favorite Mexican restaurant of Cary. The food is some of the freshest and most authentic in the area, and is consistently spot on. Forget heavy burritos or overly sauced enchiladas, this place is the real deal. When you come to Esmeralda Grill, you should really focus on the meat heavy dishes, whether it be via land or sea. There are so many different options to choose from, from both categories. When thinking seafood, expect the full fish. If you find yourself with the fresh grilled tilapia, you will receive a delicious whole fish that tastes as if it was caught that morning. It is such a fantastic option. I also appreciate the camarones a la diabla, or Diablo shrimp. The shrimp are plump and juicy, the spice of the dish is excites your taste buds and is a great dish. My favorite entrees are the land meat dishes though. El Trio Perfecto is my go-to order, it is grilled steak, chicken and pork all on one plate with rice, beans, salad, and tortillas. The Mexican spice rub on the meats is absolutely mouth watering, the flavors are so bold and tasty. The meats are all cooked to perfection and the portions are gigantic. You can make different tacos with the various meats, it is seriously one of my favorite Mexican dishes. I would highly recommend this! Additionally, Esmeralda Grill has so many other wonderful dishes for different flavor profiles. My grandparents are pretty particular about empanadas, but simply cannot get enough of Esmeralda's version. They also make some killer tacos, and some very affordable ones if you were to come on Tuesday! The moral of the story? Don't base your opinion of a restaurant after a single visit. You don't come across a fantastic hole in the wall every day, Esmeralda Grill is one that every Mexican food lover should know!

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    Mamacita - They offer a room to a dine in.

    Mamacita

    4.0(128 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Another great Mexican restaurant option in the area! While it is surrounded many other options,…read moreMamacita holds its own as a place that serves delicious food and has some individual charm to it. While the food is on the pricey end, the portion sizes make up for it and the quality is there. On my first visit, I tried their Tres Amigos dish. It is basically a mix grill with shrimp, steak and chicken. It came with rice, beans, and veggies. The meats were super flavorful and the rice and beans were actually great! I hate it when a Mexican place just dumps overcooked rice and goopy beans and calls it a day. The veggies were very clearly frozen and came from a bag, wasn't all that excited by that. I think arroz con pollo (ACP) is one of the simplest, yet, most delicious Mexican dishes. It is chicken, cheese and rice, how can you mess that up? Mamacita does their ACP justice. The chicken is tender, there is a nice balance between the cheese and rice, and it is just a great combination altogether. They also do a decent job with their birria tacos (although wasn't the biggest fan of the consume) and their churrasco plate. They even top it with a legit salad, not just the chopped lettuce and tomato. In the end, I am always full and satisfied with the meal. I certainly think this is worth a visit. Oh, I forgot to mention everyone's favorite thing about the place, they have a robot server! Definitely very cute.

    Adorable little place in Morrisville. Food was amazing! We got the nachos Supreme and some…read moreenchiladas and both were delicious. The nachos were probably my favorite nachos that I've had anywhere. Everyone was very attentive and food came out quickly and was really hot. Definitely will be back.

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    Pasta Poblana with Chicken. This was good.

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    K38 Downtown Cary - mexican - Updated September 2026

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