What an amazing little taco shop! Lightening fast service! Good flavors, generous size tacos. Regular, corn flour or street tacos Order at counter or via tablet. Takeout/eat in Clean, bright interior Street parking Great for a quick bite. What we tried: Carnitas Beef Chicken Churros My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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Stopped in here because of how good it smelled while walking down Main Street. This is authentic Mexican food. Everything is reasonably priced and you get a good sized portion for what you pay. We got two tacos each. Both had a chicken taco, then we got one of each of the pork and beef. They're not huge tacos, but they were only around $3.50 each. There is a market inside that has some local products along with fresh vegetables and other produce. It was clean inside, friendly service, and good food! read more

Ortegas Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Charles Town, West Virginia

Placed an order for pick up today for tacos,soup,rice,pico de gallo,guacamole, and churros. Our order was ready for pick up on time. There were no errors and the food was fantastic! Absolutely love this spot! read more

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It was our first taco shop visit in the East Coast area. It is in the heart of Charlestown. VA. The ordered placed at the counter, they accept credit cards and credit card on smartphone. The restaurant has limited indoor seatings. It was very clean. The price was a bit more expensive comparing to the taco shops in the West Coast. Food was served within timely manner. But the tacos were medicore. I ordered 2 street tacos and 1 regular size taco, and 1 fish taco. The carne asada was good, but not the tortilla. The white corn tortilla were not grilled nor warmed up which lacked the flavor of the white corn. The fish in the fish taco was so so. The fried fish tasted like they got it from a supermarket package. Overall, it was ok in my subjection. It gets a 3.4 out of 5. read more

Great little authentic taco shop in Charles Town, my wife and I came in and were greeted by Natalie who was super friendly and helpful with the menu since it was our first time in. The food was amazing and between the indoor and outdoor seating options this little taco shop is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner. read more

I've wanted to stop in many times and finally stopped in on a (taco) Tuesday. I ordered 2 fish soft tacos, 2 carne asada soft tacos, and a large queso (no chips) - to go - and my total was $29. Not terrible but a bit pricey for 4 tacos. I waited about 10 minutes for my order - not bad at all. While I waited, I wandered around the attached store, Bushel & Peck. Very cute setup and I like that I can visit both businesses. The fish tacos were REALLY good! The batter and crispiness is what makes this taco outstanding. I didn't try the carne asada but my husband said they were a close 2nd place to the fish tacos. The cheese, however, was disappointing. It was basic ballpark/7-11 type cheese. Very lackluster and had that "out of a can" taste. I'm a (self proclaimed) queso connoisseur and this cheese was extremely disappointing. We barely ate any of it so now I have a styrofoam container of liquid cheese that I'll need to "doctor" so I can use it on something else. We would definitely stop in again, and I'm looking forward to trying the breakfast burritos, but the queso is a hard pass. read more

My son and I just moved here and haven't found any place to eat out worth while until we ate here..I could eat this all day everyday.. and the staff is very friendly.. plus I get to grab some produce and bread from the other side of the store read more

We live 5 minutes from the shop and ordered food to go. I ordered a burrito bowl and it was pretty disappointing. The chicken was cold and chewy all the while, my bowl wasn't necessarily full either for a $10 dollar bowl. My fiancé ordered a fish taco, and when she opened the foil, it looked like a frozen fish patty that you'd get at a grocery store. While the service was fast, the quality and quantity didn't do this meal justice. read more

Great tacos! Ordered the grilled shrimp and they did not disappoint. Loved the vibe and location. Reviews led us to this spot and we were pleased! read more

Normally the only thing I get are the street tacos and along with those which by the way are excellent I got the carnitas quesadilla now I got the food to go so when I got home and opened up the quesadilla the tortilla was soggy from condensation and stacked on top of one another so I had to peel them apart the taste was okay considering it was soggy but there was plenty of meat and cheese I hope it is served a different way when you eat inside read more

We usually stop by for the breakfast burritos, but they sell out fast on Farm Market weekends. Pro tip: order ahead by 10:30. Chorizo breakfast burrito is my fave with potato and egg. If you miss breakfast, the fish tacos are delicious - nice crunch and savory chipotle adobo sauce. The fish taco salad is huge and the taco shell bowl has a great flaky crunchiness to it. Today I was in the mood for tacos so I ordered the machaca beef taco. This is a chewy taco, and a couple of those hit the spot. Ortega's is my go-to spot anytime I'm in downtown Charles Town. It's attached to Bushel & Peck market and across the street from Abolitionist Ale Works. The only down side is it's closed on Sunday, but everything on the menu is good and reminds me of taco joints in San Diego. And the vibe is perfect for downtown with high ceilings, exposed brick, and a shaded outdoor breezeway for al fresco dining. read more

Ortegas Taco Shop - Machaca taco - Mexican Near Me - Charles Town, West Virginia

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I've been going here a few years now. Prior to the pandemic it was one of the best places around. During the pandemic it was a nightmare like some other places. Since the pandemic it has never rebound. Let's take a Breakfast Burito for example, Old tasting ingredients that I suppose they didn't want to throw away. Not cooked well. not seasoned well. Same is true for most items we've tried, old tasting ingredients far from fresh. The prices are absurdly high. Most people including myself would be OK paying a little more for a fresh delicious meal. However, it's far from fresh and far from delicious. The staff is nice friendly and courteous, the food is just not good. Sorry to say, You're better off almost anywhere else. read more

What they call "traditional tacos" are Americanized tacos. What they call "street tacos" are actually traditional tacos but smaller, more expensive and not as delicious as a traditional taco. Their tacos are not like in Mexico. read more

One of the best tacos. Love this place. I always enjoy eating here. Shrimp and fish tacos are my favorite. Sometime I go for nacho supreme. Excellent read more

The best food and service. The veggie taco salad had wonderful roasted peppers rice refried beans. Yummy! Husband gets fish tacos every time. He doesn't want them from anywhere else! read more

Tacos were good Pressure was clean. Service was fast price was reasonable. Location was good read more

Excellent food, friendly and quick service. I'll be returning soon, for sure. Pickup parking in front of the store.

Updated with the newest location - still on a corner - just a bit bigger! Just do it. Amazing tacos, salsa, tortilla chips. Tacos are made to order and full of flavor and love. I'm a fan of the fish tacos - my absolute favorite. This is locally owned and operated so you'll be supporting a small business too! There is a small but fantastic market attached to Ortega's so check that out while you wait for your food. The location is in the small and friendly downtown area of Charles Town so you can stop by the shops there or grab a local beer at the brewery down the street (Abolitionist) or Ink Wells Tavern. Park, eat tacos, and walk around- it's a small but charming area that you should stroll through! read more

Best chips, great burritos- I would hope someday soon they can make a super spicy salsa that's available daily, but they make stuff for special occasions. Their spicy salsa is still pretty good though. Definitely a fan of this place. read more

I love their chips my family goes there to get chips for me I'm not a taco fan but I love their chips

I could eat their fish tacos every day! I had 4 (ok 6 tacos total) last night and dreamt about eating more! Coming from Southern California, and my mom is Mexican from Baja California Mexico, I know what good tacos are. And these are some of the BEST Baja Fish tacos I've EVER had. Enjoy some Baja tacos but don't forget about their delicious street tacos seasoned to perfection. And did I mention their verde sauce? I could drink it. If you're looking for a filling, inexpensive, high quality, better than Taco Smell, #tacobell then Ortega's has you covered. Why spend more money at a fast food place that will give you indigestion when you could just eat here and be happy and have left over cash? They're not just in the food industry, they're in the happy industry. My family and I will be regulars. Thank you Ortega's. Estoy enamorado Riquisima read more

Ortegas Taco Shop - Baja Fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Charles Town, West Virginia

Always great food, always great service! The only problem is parallel parking outside. Oh, well. I had to learn, may as well use my skills. Highly Recommend! read more

Bland and super super basic. I read the nice reviews that were glowing and I scratched my head because my burrito was pretty awful I mean it had no flavor whatsoever. The kind of place people think is authentic when in reality it's just a pale Imitation. You can make outstanding food at Home better than this. Nothing against the staff or the facility that's all fine it's just that you get this food and you think oh this is going to be so good and then it tastes like mashed potatoes made with dishwater. read more

Wow ! Stopped here for the first time and it will be our last! I don't know who's running this place but the food was horrible. We ordered 3 tacos and a burrito. We should of left after the guy taking our order had treated us like we were bothering him. He had a bad attitude! Not even a hello or thank you. Even the girl that gave us our food was unpleasant. Now that was the beginning of our horrible experience, we were starving and we were looking forward to some good food (based on the reviews of course) when my husband took a bite of his taco he had to spit it out! It was cold and had a funky smell. My burrito was a steak burrito and the meat was hard. I also couldn't finish it. Oh well lesson learned. We will not go by 5star reviews and expect great service and food. I'll spend my hard earned money elsewhere. read more

Who would've thought one of the best taco places I've ever tried would be in the middle of a small WV town? Tacos are excellent here and they give you a ton of food, I tried the carnitas street taco, slow cooked pork taco, and the slow cooked beef taco and I enjoyed them all. The chips must be homemade too because they're thicker than most places and are very tasy with the hot salsa. This place is pretty small since somone said it's a former Dariy Queen but they have tables outside too so grab one of those if the weather is okay. This is the place for a cheap and tasty lunch if you're in the area, it's definitely worth the short drive from Harper's Ferry after a day of hiking and touristing. read more

Ortegas Taco Shop - Carnitas street taco, slow cooked pork taco, slow cooked beef taco - Mexican Near Me - Charles Town, West Virginia

Good, affordable, authentic street tacos. Counter service. Located right on main street.

Excellent tortilla chips especially when warm!! Great street tacos! One of our favorite places.

The carne asada tacos were great. We tried the soft flour tortilla ones and one of the crunchy corn tortilla. They were delicious. They had Queso, carne asada, lettuce, tomato, onion and were just right! read more

I really like the chips here, they are my favorite style. The hot salsa is perfect too... I occasionally stop in to buy a bag for takeaway. Yummy yum yum! But, you get different amounts of salsa included depending on who is at the counter. It's annoying. One container is just not enough, I need three actually. If the older lady is at the register, you get one, and charged for anything beyond that. Others say you get two, but will give you a third if you ask.... Set a standard people! Either provide enough Salsa to enjoy the amount of chips, or don't offer it at all. Think: Mexican Restaurant, where it's free with a meal! I've been there for several 99 cent Taco Tuesdays, and have determined that it's not really that great of a deal. The tacos don't seem to made to the same standard as they are on other days and the choices are limited I think I would just rather pay a little bit more for a better taco. I think I liked this place the best the first time I visited, but I'm less enthusiastic with each successive visit. When I get nickel and dimed about wanting an appropriate amount of salsa with my $5 bag of chips, it just doesn't motivate me to return. read more

Ortegas Taco Shop - Street tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Charles Town, West Virginia

After a day of driving through Maryland and VA backroads we were ready for some good grub. I hit up my favorite app yelp to help us find something. I found Ortega's Taco Shop, with nearly five stars and One review that said the place was cute and clean. Another said they were "off the chain". We laughed about it and decided to check them out. Oh man! So glad we did! Finding good tacos in VA has proved impossible. And technically this place in actually in West VA. We still have yet to find good tacos in VA. I live over an hour away from this place and my hubby and I are obsessed. We make the drive once or twice a month just for these tacos. The food is amazing, amazingly cheap and the service is always quick and friendly. If you are a fan of simple but yummy street tacos hit this place up! They really are "off the chain"! read more

Ortegas Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Charles Town, West Virginia

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DO NOT GET TAKEOUT! I have ordered take out from them and they never fail to mess up an order whether it's not adding extras that you paid for or giving you the wrong meat that you've paid for they do nothing but disapoint read more

I really like this place. I have been three times. I recommend both the chicken and steak buritos. They also make good chips and salsa and good mexican rice. Very reasonably priced. Friendly service. read more

I love everything at Ortega's. They do no wrong from the breakfast burritos to taco salad to queso. Service is always great and the food is always fresh. When out of state people ask where to eat, Ortega's is always first on my list. read more

Great place for street tacos. Not as cheap as I would like, but worth it. Their chips are really great! Nice spot for taco Tuesdays.

I stayed overnight in Charlestown, and I ate at Ortegas twice in two days. Between my friends and I, we tried many items on the menu, and as far as I can tell, it was all fantastic! The special, three tacos for five dollars, is an amazing deal. Two minor improvements needed in my opinion: 1. Since there is no indoor dining, due to Covid, more outdoor benches would be nice while customers wait. 2. Even though we all ordered spicy rather than mild dishes, nothing was spicy at all. They could kick it up a notch, or supply some additional jalapeños on the side. All things considered, I will go back again. Sidenote there is a lovely produce market right next-door. read more

Tasty and generous proportions! The location is very convenient and in nicer weather, it's lovely to sit outside at their bistro tables with a burrito and a drink and slowly enjoy your meal. read more

Great street tacos! Haven't had real ones like this since I lived on the west coast. Prices are good. Great place to pick up a bag of tacos to go! read more

Everything is delicious and always consistent! Try taco Tuesday for great prices and selection. Saturday morning breakfast burritos are available until they sell out! read more

I have NO IDEA how this place gets 4 1/2 stars‍. I ordered two carne asada street tacos with no salsa, a side of refried pinto beans, a side of guacamole, and chips. And a coke. $15 bucks! One word BLAND. Perhaps the flavor was in the salsa? The carne asada itself had NO FLAVOR. Even with the 1/4 slices of tiny limes. The predominant flavor was the onions. The refried beans needed any flavor. Salt did not help. The salsa, which I had on the side was 'hot'. Not really any flavor, just hot. The bright spot was the guacamole. Fresh and tasty! Go for the guacamole! Oh the guy taking your order also takes pets signal cell phone calls while taking your order! read more

Service is great. Food is flavorless. I've never had street tacos that were so bland. Tastes like Mexican food made in Vermont. No offense to Vermont. read more