4.5 Overall - A real beach-feel taco shack, less than a block from the ocean. Outdoor seating (no…read moreindoors) and weathered wood lends authenticity to the Surf City vibe, but then one also needs to contend with the birds and heat (minus the ocean breeze). We drove here with friends from Jacksonville (NC) and experienced the food and service and, afterwards said we'd definitely return here. Why? Tacos. We ordered four - Tuna, Shrimp, Chicken, and Veggie- all on a soft corn tortilla. Each one packed a mouthful of flavor combinations that were distinct and memorable. My blackened and seared tuna took a different turn with the bacon, yet it melded well with the cabbage and the spicy mayo. My favorite - the blackened and grilled Shrimp taco - included Asian slaw and sweet chili sauce that complimented the char. Our friends ordered the seafood nachos which frankly looked liked the shrimp and other seafood were overwhelming the chips! If I had been hungrier, I would have ordered this monster! Soft drinks (Coke products), adult beverages, and "Sweet Treats" are also available. The bathrooms are inside the surf shop. Paid parking is right next to the store. (If a song could be adapted for this review, it would start, "Shaka, Shaka, Shaka, Shaka Tacos)

Maybe it was all the talk about how good it was but we were let down :(…read more I always say sometimes expectation is the thief of joy. That was the case at Shaka Taco. No issue with the wait and the servers and staff were working hard and kind. That said, the prices were high for what you got and not having cups for water increased the dissatisfaction. We did enjoy the chips and the red salsa was good however our meals outside that were fairly flavorless. Pretty sure the only thing that was raved about was the Sangria Slush. I'm a fan of doing something and doing it well but not so sure outside the slush or the shrimp taco what the signature dish is here but it wasn't the specials, the seafood nachos, the beef, ahi tuna tacos.

Fantastic! Service was great! Food was amazing! The ribeye tacos, excellent! Enchiladas with the…read moregreen sauce, SO GOOD! And the chorizo dip, out of bounds! Can't say a bad thing about this experience! 10/10! If you are staying in Topsail don't miss the opportunity to eat at Agave Azul!

Great Mexican restaurant. Food was excellent and inside the building is beautifully decorated…read more Shrimp fajitas were delicious. Highly recommend if you live in coastal NC.

Great place to eat local. I've eaten here since they opened and watched the menu and the children…read moregrow up. Three generations of the same family in this location serving great food!

CLOSEST THING I COULD FIND TO HOME! I didn't think that it would be so hard to find Mexican food…read morelike San Diego, but this place is the only place I have found so far with quality carne asada and the traditional toppings that come with the fries. I honestly find myself craving this place at least once a week. Make sure you bring a designated driver, they don't mess around with their Margaritas

Great food Awesome owner operator…read more Felt welcome and food was pretty darn tasty This mom and pop restaurant is bringing it's Colorado roots to the East coast and they seem to be doing it well

I got the Mexican Power Bar breakfast burrito. It was huge! Loaded with eggs, potatoes, chorizo,…read moresausage, bacon, and cheese. Delicious! I can't wait to come back and try their lunch/dinner options.

Glad I tried this food truck at EOD Distillery. After being disappointed at another "California"…read morefood truck, I didn't have high expectations of this one. Luckily, this one made up for it 10 times over. There was no line so it only took 5 minutes for my food to be done. The menu was simple, just California burritos and fries with either chicken or carne asada. It was a bit pricey ($12.50 each), but it was worth it for the quality. The California burrito came wrapped in brown wrapping paper. It was tasty- it had crispy fries, tons of carne asada meat, fresh avocado slices, and a delicious sauce. The sauce was Mole-like and had a hint of spiciness. I've had better tasting carne asada meat, but their meat still had good flavor. Wished the carne asada had more of a grilled flavor and crispy bits. I could only finish half of the burrito. Loved the carne asada fries. They really know how to make fries. Just like the burrito, these fries were perfectly crispy. They were smothered in a delicious sauce, melted cheddar cheese, fresh avocado slices and topped with shredded cotjia cheese and minced red onion. This would be filling for a meal. Definitely try out this food truck if you get a chance.

We came in and were immediately treated by the most kind and polite people. Our server Cooper was…read morean absolute delight. Always had the brightest smile on her face and gave us one of the best experiences at a restaurant we have ever had. Truly Cooper is the definition of perfect service and deserves a raise!

We chose this awesome place based on their Yelp rating while we were in town doing some…read morehouse-hunting. What a delight! I had a steak taco which was fresh, fresh and fresh! Tender marinated beef, cilantro, avocado, with lime on the side. Minor quibble - a bit more generosity with the cojita cheese would have taken this over the top. As seen on my pics, the amount of cheese much have been about 1/4 tablespoon and were the size a fresh ground pepper. Chips were thin and crunchy with a homemade salsa. Service was fantastic - the bar guy who subbed as a server spent time talking through the food options despite my annoying questions. Follow up was perfect. My husband had the chicken tacos with rice and gave it double thumbs up. One more thought - clean and fill your hot sauce bottles! As seen on my pics, they were both empty or close to empty.

Moved to Hampstead from Arizona recently, and this restaurant has the best tacos I've had since…read moremoving here! I tried the Asada, Pastor, Lengua, and Carnitas tacos.

Some of the worst tacos I've ever had since moving to Wilmington the taco shells taste very old the…read morecarnitas smells taste and look old and disgusting and I had to throw it away I will never be coming back here what a waste of money

What can I say... if anyone ask where to get good barbecue and brisket... this is my go to. Also,…read moreany time I try other barbecue and brisket around here, I usually compare it to this. There are some good places around here, but this has been my fave for years.

The brisket Philly was absolutely amazing--look at the cheese on that huge brisket! So delicious…read more The service was excellent. When I commented on how good the picture on Yelp was for the brisket Philly, the cook showed me the one he was preparing for me and asked, "did it look like this"? My mouth was watering. It tasted as awesome as it looked too! We will be back for more! Yummy