We love their tacos and guacamole. Kids meal comes with a generous portion. Service was quick and attentive. Great atmosphere! Im obsessed with their barbaco and my husband loves the adobe chicken tacos. Highly recommend them both! read more

Tacos Mexico Restaurant - 3 Barbacoa Taco - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Authentic Mexican food with great service and reasonable prices. Old time Apex favorite. Hidden gem!

My coworkers and I come here often during our lunch break and it never fails to disappoint. One of the best places I've ever eaten at! read more

Tacos Mexico Restaurant - Birria tacos here always hit different - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Food was good but could have been spicier and service was okay. Portions were generous .

I love this place. The food is consistently good. The new menu is great so far. The staff is nice. The decor is fun and colorful. It's a whole in the wall place and the owners have done so much to make this place more inviting over the years. My favorite Mexican restaurant in Wake County. read more

Taco meat was full of gristle, unseasoned and parts of the meat were gray. Cheap product that's overpriced. Cook was dripping sweat over the griddle. Would not recommend. There are plenty of other good spots to eat locally. read more

We had dinner there last night. Our favorite Mexican restaurant. The food is always hot, always delicious, always plentiful. If you leave hungry it is your fault. Service is impeccable. Staff greets you smiling and makes you feel welcome. I'll say it, Best Margaritas in town. Thank You for a lovely dinning experience! read more

My first visit for dinner so I choose a "make your own combo" with a chicken burrito and a beef chimichanga. The combo came with refried beans and rice. Chips and salsa were brought out first. Both the chimi and the burrito were smaller than some places but were stuffed with meat...just meat. I added some of the salsa for some flavor. They are not a large place, but could handle a large group. There was only one guy that I saw doing everything but he did a good job of keeping up with both take out and the few dine in people. The meal came out quickly and was warm...could have been hotter, but at least warm. I noticed they have lunch specials.. The menu is large and they also have a large variety of drinks available. Not my favorite place, just average read more

First impressions can be deceiving. From the outside, and inside the place didn't look promising but i have found that places like this offer the best most authentic food. I ordered the Alhambra Fajitas and it was one of the best fajitas Ive ever tasted. Will be back. read more

Best Authentic Mexican cuisine in Apex. Wait Staff goes up and beyond every-time. We have been coming here for years. The Food and service is always excellent! Never a problem. On "our" restaurant rotation. read more

Moving here from Southern California I had a hard time finding the best Mexican restaurant. Then I found this place and I haven't bothered to look anymore. Menu selections are GREAT Service is GREAT Prices are GREAT Taste is AWESOME!! read more

This sucks. We used to come here on a somewhat regular basis and it has really gone downhill. I don't know if ownership has changed or what. So we had a bogo coupon and we decided to get 2 burritos and an order of guacamole to go. My so called shredded beef burrito was $11.99 instead of the advertised $8.99 ...Okay. Pandemic and all. Price increases. I get it ... but for $11.99 I would expect to actually get some meat in my $11.99 burrito. What I got was about 2-3 ounces of nasty ,fatty roast chunks that had no flavor. Even with the two leaves (bay leaf ??) in my burrito it had zero flavor. Just blah. I expect more than blah for $11.99 The guacamole was half the size it used to be. Literally..4 oz instead of 8 oz. Same price though ...Okay. Pandemic ,etc ,etc. but guacamole should be more than an avocado and two pinches of cilantro. No lime juice. No red onion. Again no taste. We will not be back ... coupon or not If you want some decent Mexican with actual taste , go to salsa fresh in morrisville or maybe a chipotle.. because tacos Mexico is no good anymore. And it's a shame. They used to be a hidden gem. read more

WOW, impressive great service and food. Greeted upon entering, seated promptly, ordered beverages, and before I could take off my jacket ... complimentary chips 'n salsa. Fantastic! Chips were warm and fresh.... awesome! Our food arrived quickly. Look at these pictures .... everything was fresh & delicious and we will be back for more!!!! I could barely finish the chicken salad my lunch was spot on and satisfied my hunger. I will try to save room for dessert next time! The first visit to your establishment and everything was perfect including the cleanliness, atmosphere, service, and food. Mui bien. We cannot wait to come back and taste some other offerings such as the huge bowl of soup! The staff is family oriented and focused on customer service, excellent each time! read more

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Great tacos!!! You can't go wrong with the tacos at this place. We strayed only once and tried tried The enchiladas and wish we would have stick with our norm. Tacos! Stick with the tacos. read more

Check your table to make sure you don't have a wobbly one before you commit to it--sorry pet peeve of mine. American pop music playing and TV on mute. Very casual atmosphere. Huge lunch portions.veggie quesadilla was too soggy for the 13 year old. Hubby rated his #2 lunch special as good, so was my #6 chicken fajita quesadilla. It was a little too dark on one side, but generous amount of meat and veggies. Great service! read more

Tacos Mexico Restaurant - Chips and salsa. Ask for the green enchilada sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Very good food . Love the spinach, shrimp, cheese quesadilla . Really like the servers.

We've only had delivery, but the food is so good! It always arrives hot and delicious. I always get the quesadilla especial - shrimp, mushrooms and spinach. It's normally a little soggy, but that's understandable considering the ingredients. Still delicious! My husband always gets the shrimp fajitas, and always comments on how generous they are with the shrimp portion. We also always get the chips and guac - theirs is so good, I think because they put a lot of lime in it. Highly recommend! read more

I have eaten here several times and have enjoyed the food. I used to live in So. California where we had great Mexican restaurants all over, my experience in the #Triangle has been hit or miss - Tacos Mexico is a definite "hit"! They have great tacos (I really Like their Chorizo Taco) and I decided to try the enchiladas today, with Chorizo Taco on the side. The meat is tender and the flavor very good (I had the beef). They serve it in a real hot plate which is nice as you get a good hot meal! read more

Tacos Mexico Restaurant - Lunch#1 Enchilada lunch and a Chorizo Taco on the side! - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Don't order delivery. We received the wrong order and what we got had to be thrown out because it was so soggy.

Used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant. Not any more. The food today (1/25/22) was bland, but still ok. HOWEVER, one worker, presumably the owner, came out and sat near the door watching something on his computer. His volume was so loud that I couldn't hear the TV I was facing that was only a couple booths away. When the check came, we were charged for water - something we were never charged for before. There was also a surcharge on the check. When I asked what for, I was told it was for my credit card. The check was prepared before they knew I was using a card. In summary, there are plenty of Mexican places around. Pick a different one! read more

Very tasty menu. Lots of item under $15. All can be shared and the staffs are great.You must try the flan. read more

Tacos Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Chorizo tacos are the bomb. Service is slow. Plan to stay a while. Check your takeout order every time.

Holy guacamole! This place is awesome! Let me break it down for you - Authentic, well prepared, fresh food. While the service can vary (if they are busy it's a little slow, if it's slow then the service is amazing) the servers are always friendly. Inexpensive. Very inexpensive. $5-10 per person. Complementary bottomless chips and salsa. Chips are warm, salsa is OK. The pork tacos are my favorite. The meat is always spiced perfectly. The outside looks a little dumpy but the inside is always clean. Just get past the outside and you'll have a great meal! read more

Nutshell - Authentic Mexican with good prices. Finally got around to checking this place out. I'd heard a great deal about it, and to be honest, the run down appearance (let's just say there is not much curb appeal) is something that I really liked. For some reason, I knew it was going to be good. As with most "ethnic" restaurants, when they are frequented by people of that ethnicity, that is always a good sign. What I liked ============== 1. My Pollo a la Plancha (grilled chicken with green sauce, mushrooms, and cheese) was quite good. I don't generally care for spicy food, but this had enough kick to give it some life, but not so much that I couldn't taste anything. 2. The amount of room inside. From the front it looks like you are going to have to wait for one of the three tables, but there is plenty of seating. What could be better =============== 1. As seems to be the trend in many local Mexican joints, the service tends to be...unimpressive. (Note to self - Speak Spanish as you walk in, service improves 42%) read more

You have to look past the exterior and parking lot of Taco Mexico. Just trust me. I couldn't be prouder to be the very first Taco Mexico Yelp, there are many to come I would imagine. I have been whining a lot about the lack of good Mexican in these parts, and I don't mean a high-concept place that I have to wear makeup and heels to patronize. I mean a real Mexican Cafe, with real guacamole, and real Mole. In Taco Mexico, I have found such a place. I tend to fixate on Mole sauce, as it is a pretty accurate litmus of the authenticity and discipline of a Mexican establishment. Taco Mexico makes it from scratch and it is tremendously good. Everything we have ordered has been fresh, delicious, and perfectly prepared. I kind of wanted to keep this place a secret, but for you, my beloved Yelper, I will sacrifice. read more

YES! Yes!! Si! Si! This place is really great! I am talking about the food...excellent! Perfectly prepared, perfect tasting - this is great Mexican food! This is sit-down restaurant style Mex. It may not be "authentic" but it is superior! Maybe call it Tex-Mex, I just call it American, my amigo! One thing - I would have took off half a star for this if I could - stay away from the margarita - not the best...very tangy. Otherwise, the best Mexican food I have had in awhile! GO NOW!!! read more

This has been our local fix for Mexican food for several years. Tacos Mexico has a comfortable atmosphere, a helpful wait staff and a comprehensive menu. They specialize in fantastic, fresh and authentic food. I've been through several phases where I repeatedly order the same dish starting with the Bistec en Salsa Verde moving to the Sopes and now on the Chilaquiles (verde with chicken). My wife does the same having gone from the Enchiladas Verde to the Chilaquiles (verde with egg). Those are some of their best dishes. If you go with one of the more generic combo plates, I'm not sure they're truly able to show their stuff but if you go with something a little more authentic, they really shine. Tacos Mexico does Mexican food right. Check them out. read more

This little place looks like a dump from the outside, but inside you're pleasantly surprised by the brightly painted maize-yellow walls with floral plates providing nice tropical green accents. Service is very quick and the food is of good quality. Naturally I stuck with my traditional taco salad because I'm boring, but forgot to ask for it sans beans...c'est la vie! I was pleasantly surprised that their beef for their taco salad was fajita beef mixed with peppers, which was delicious and slightly less greasy than regular ground beef would've been. I absolutely LOVE that they give you lime wedges with your water instead of lemon...much more authentic. read more

Yes the outside can be scary - but go on in. Trust me - it is worth it! If you stick with the standard fare, don't expect hamburger in your burritoes or tacos. Get ready for some tasty chunks of beef. Branch out to some of the more unusual dishes - - the ceviche, the cocktel de cameron, the fish in garlic sauce - man oh man oh man! So so good! read more

Holy Tacos... Awesome! It takes a lot for Mexican food to really blow me away... I love Mexican food, and I've seen it all. But man, this place is something special. It's not a lot to look at, as others have already pointed out, but once you're inside it's absolutely charming, just a little funky and surprisingly clean. I went against type for me and ordered tacos out of respect for the name. They were enormous, packed full, and amazingly flavorful. I was very impressed. Even the chips are hot and the salsa is chunky and spiced perfectly. Oh, and get the guacamole. Trust me. I wish I traveled to Apex more so I could visit this place more often. read more

Portions are reasonable, not too much, not too little. They serve off the lunch menu all of the time, so that's a plus for those who don't want to eat too much or pay too much. The restaurant is small and on the outside it doesn't look like much. The food is good. read more

My husband and I went here on Cinco de Mayo. We both had a margarita. They were the same (original, on the rocks), but his was noticeably stronger for some reason. But they were cheap so that was good (maybe they were on special that day). My husband ordered carne asada. His dish was good. Nice and flavorful. My dish on the other hand, was not good. I ordered a beef taco salad. I thought it would be ground beef, but it was shredded. It was so soggy! It lacked flavor/seasoning. I also order a soft chicken taco (flour tortilla). The chicken, like my shredded beef, was so wet, despite there being no other wet ingredients. Also, the chicken had no flavor and tasted like canned chicken (according to my husband). I wouldn't return given the inconsistencies in our food and drin read more

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First visit tonight, and my wife and I both found the food and the welcoming staff to be excellent. The shrimp in the fajitas were fresh, and perfectly cooked. Very limited oil, no artificial spice - quite good. A vegetarian combo was balanced and flavorful, not heavy. The sense is that the people who cook the food truly care about the nuances. In addition, the beer was cold, the margarita was spot on - so not much else to say except that we'll be back for additional "evaluation" :-) read more

This USED to be my favorite Mexican restaurant. Yes, it's a bit of a sh*t hole, but the food and service has always been amazing. Until yesterday. There was some confusion about my order, and I guess I really made the server angry. I asked for #8, (enchiladas and a chimichanga combo)but was brought out a taco salad (#8 on the lunch menu.) The server was visibly very perturbed and told me should have specified combo, and that it was a problem. I apologized and specified that I wanted the dinner combo. I could tell that she was really mad about this. Five minutes later, my server came out happy as could be with the correct order. I wasn't really hungry at that point, and took the meal home. Later that evening, I warmed my food up. I couldn't eat it though. That's because the following items were in my food: A tree leaf A large chicken bone And a tree twig. At first I thought it was just a bay leaf or something. But after finding those three items in my food, I trashed the whole thing. I have eaten here several times, and never had an issue. This was not a coincidence. AND, I left the server a 50% tip because of the confusion. We will NEVER be back. read more

This has to be the worst Mexican food I've had in the area ever - well, if not the worst, then REALLY close... and I frequent Mexican restaurants and like to try new ones. For some reason, every time I go by Yelp ratings regarding Mexican food, I'm disappointed... No idea why. My cheese dip was chunky (not fully melted, barely warm) and didn't really taste like cheese/cheese dip - no real flavor except jalapeno juice for spice. The rice... Another one of those places that has what looks like to me to be Mexican-Fried Rice... It had a good consistency, but not flavor. Is it just dye that gives it it's yellowish-orange color? I don't mind the peas and carrots in it, it just always strikes me as odd when I've seen it (and other things in it), and every time I've seen that, it's been horrible and flavorless rice. If it just had a good flavor it would be great, since it's the perfect consistency. My order was wrong. I ordered a side of rice, because my combo was supposed to come with beans and I wanted a bit of both. My combo was given to me with rice, plus my side order of rice. Response? I could order and pay for a side of beans if I wanted to, despite the difference from what the menu stated and what I received. This is another place that if you want Chips and Salsa with your to-go order, you have to pay extra for it. There are much better places that include that for free with your order. My Chimichanga's were piled high with all kinds of stuff I am used to seeing on the side and being able to decide how much of each I want (of the "Mexican Salad"). I don't care for my food to be drenched in guac... a little yes, not tons of it. Also, no sour cream, however the pile of guac, lettuce and the single tiny tomato slice that was on top of my food, was then covered with cheese... and not the other way around? I'm sure this is a personal preference thing, but I've never seen it done this way and again, I prefer to be able to apply the amt of stuff I want, myself. And I wasn't going back for an order of beans ... considering the rest of my food... but I generally like some beans on/with my food. I wanted this to be good. It's not the worst I've ever had, but sadly it's really close. Next time I want Mexican fair, I will go back to the Cary Los Tres Location where my food is always great. :-( I feel like I just wasted a bunch of money on food that is edible - sure, but bland, and not appetizing, not to mention the mistake with the rice/bean side, that apparently despite what the menu states, was my issue for not knowing they weren't going to go by the menu? Or fix it... since I ordered based off of the menu? another :-( read more

This place came highly recommend to me. It was a pleasant experience all around but there was one major flaw that will keep me from going back. I order a taco whenever I eat at a Mexican restaurant. A regular ole ground beef taco in a crispy shell with sour cream. I was totally not expecting the waitress to say they don't serve ground beef! Whoa, what?? So I ate my taco with shredded beef instead, which was good, but I'm a creature of habit and for me, it just didn't cut it. read more

Great authentic Mexican food. Fish tacos were amazing. Under new management and very homey atmosphere. Very friendly staff, and very attentive. Off the beaten path atmosphere, but great place for bringing friends for food, beers, and margaritas. read more

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You must go here, and you must get tacos. They are the best. I recommend the tacos al pastor. read more

The fajita nachos were a hit tonight. Chips are always fresh and tasty. The service is hot and miss but was ok today. I always like trying the local mom and pop Restrauants. read more

Tacos Mexico Restaurant - All that's left - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

We thoroughly enjoyed our meals here. It is a small, family run restaurant and they clearly take pride in the quality of their food. It's a bit of a hole in the way but that's okay. We'll be back for sure! read more

Tacos Mexico Restaurant - Delicious tacos and beans for $9.99. - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina