Ordered tacos de asada con todo, On Wednesdays they do tortillas de maiz azul which gives it that extra authentic tacos. The Hostess was excellent on sitting us down quickly, waitress took our drink and order accordingly! Inside they have an open bar, snacks, candy, desserts for sale will definitely be coming back next time I'm in town for a good meal! read more

As a Bay Area transplant and lifelong foodie, I'm always chasing recommendations for great local eats. Tacos El Nevado came highly recommended, so I headed over for lunch with high hopes. The restaurant was packed when I arrived around 1:30 p.m., which is usually a good sign. It appears to be a converted fast-food building with its own parking lot, outdoor patio, and a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Despite the Charlotte heat pushing triple digits, the dining room was comfortable and bustling. Service was friendly from the start, and I was quickly seated with ice water, lemon, fresh chips, and three house-made salsas. The chips were excellent--fresh, crisp, and clearly made in-house. The standout salsa for me was the red salsa, which packed plenty of heat and flavor. There was also a tomatillo salsa and a creamy green avocado-style salsa. Both were good, although the tomatillo leaned a little too tart for my taste. The menu is extensive, with everything from seafood dishes and quesadillas to tacos and larger combination plates. As someone who loves sampling a little of everything, I was hoping for more traditional combo options, but this menu takes a different approach. I ordered the crispy taco plate with rice and beans. The presentation was attractive, with the tacos served upright in a metal rack alongside refried beans and Mexican rice. The rice and beans were both delicious and easily the highlight of the plate. Where things got mixed for me was the taco filling. I was expecting a straightforward seasoned ground beef taco, but the beef filling tasted more like a guisado-style preparation with a softer texture and a slightly tangy flavor profile. It may simply be a regional style or a misunderstanding when ordering, but it wasn't what I had anticipated. The chicken taco, however, was excellent. Tender, flavorful, and clearly made with higher-quality chicken than you typically find in a crispy taco. After trying it, I immediately wished I had ordered all chicken. While this visit didn't completely win me over, I don't think it's fair to judge a restaurant by one dish. The packed dining room, friendly service, fresh chips, excellent salsas, and strong chicken taco all suggest there's more to explore here. Next time, I'd skip the crispy beef tacos and dive into the street tacos or some of the house specialties that seem to be what many regulars were ordering. Tacos El Nevado didn't become my favorite Mexican restaurant in Charlotte on this visit, but it earned a second chance. Life is too short not to eat well, Charlotte. Keep exploring. Sometimes the next great meal is just one menu item away. read more

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Authentic as they come... I really enjoyed my experience at El Nevado, the staff was incredibly kind, and professional. I went on a Tuesday at around 7pm, I was hoping for a "special" of some kind. Unfortunately they didn't have anything besides lunch specials. The dining room wasn't packed, but I opted to sit outside because the weather was so nice. The food was delicious, the chip and salsa came out quick which is always nice and gratis...even better. I tried the taco trio from the menu, you can pick 3 different kinds which is always a plus. I tried the asada, chicken, and al pastor. All came with distinct rich flavor, not too salty but perfectly seasoned. The location is very easy to access, with a decent parking lot that is free to park. South Blvd has a lot of quality Mexican restaurants, and this one is a welcomed addition. Pro tip: The margaritas are mixed well, and priced decently too. read more

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Wanted to have some good tacos while visiting Charlotte and this place did not disappoint me. Tried their tacos with fresh made tortillas, and a Gordita (fried) those options were delicious. Wait staff was attentive and nice. Place was very relaxing and has that family style vibe. read more

Tacos El Nevado - Tacos, Gordita - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

There are few times where I've had to put food down for a second to say "Wow". I'd heard from a lot of people around Charlotte that this place was great, and I'll join that list. The tacos are cheap, and the al pastor and chorizo are the best I think I've had. The service is also lightning-fast for a sit-down place. I was in, sat, and out within 20 minutes, but not once did I feel rushed. read more

I've been following Tacos Nevado since covid and just made it in for the first time this past Wednesday. I wanted to like this place but it was just ok. Upon entry, everyone on staff just kind of stared at us and then called a lady from the back to assist. I'm guessing this happened because we didn't appear to know spanish and they called over the bilingual server but we actually both do. It's a very authentic place and I knew that going in. Anyways, as first timers we didn't know chips and salsa weren't complimentary. I wouldn't of minded paying but the option never given. We kept waiting for the basket but then the food came and it was too late. For food I got a chicken burrito (the one pictured on the menu) with the queso on it. The menu price and the charged price was different. I didn't realize the queso topping was extra. It's listed on the menu and on their website as part of the entree. I guess she rang it up differently vs as advertised and I didn't catch the difference until after we left. Again, I wanted the queso and I don't mind paying extra but price transparency would be nice. The food was good. I prefer pulled chicken but was told they only offered grilled for their burritos. I ate 1/2. My dining partner got 2 tacos. On Wednesdays they use blue corn shells. Server was nice. Ironically even if we did talk in Spanish she responded in English. I love Aguas de pepino but didn't realize they had that flavor until after we paid. The table behind us ordered one. They charge a service fee for cards and I didn't have cash so I decided to pass. Overall, the experience was just average. read more

If you're looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant in Charlotte, this is a solid option. The food was flavorful & authentic. My favorite dish out of all of the food we ordered was the burrito. We added additional protein for an extra charge but ultimately, I believe the prices are very reasonable. Chips & Queso are always my go to appetizer at a Mexican restaurant and although it wasn't the absolute best one I've ever had, it is still a must order. The restaurant has a decent amount of seating options however it is a little bit more snug so be mindful of that if you use anything where you need assistance to be mobil. The parking lot had an unnecessary amount of deep pot holes. Be super careful pulling into the lot and try to avoid them as best as you can. Unfortunately, they are in multiple areas of the lot. As far as service, I can't complain really. It wasn't anything that was outstanding, yet it wasn't bad at all. I can tell the restaurant is more popular since it was a full house. Because of that, our waitress checked on us enough to get us through the meal comfortably! read more

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Fantastic service!! Food was great! Creative menu! Ali was a fantastic server!! Chilaquiles was delicious!

This has been my favorite spot for YEARS! authentic Mexican food and drinks. Came on a Saturzay for an early dinner around 3pm, and it was busy but able to get a table for 2. It is a small place, so be prepared to wait during their peak hours and seated closely next to others. Decided to eat tacos, which are $3.25 each. If you decide to get Tripa or lengua, which is specialty meat, you will be upcharged. They do NOT offer free chips and salsa like normal Mexican restaurants, which I thought was weird and disappointing. If you do want chips, they are $2. We ended up just ordering them to go along with our tacos. The tacos were AMAZING as I knew they would be. Great flavor, taste, and handmade corn tortillas. Whenever im.in the are and craving Mexican food, this is my go-to to spot. They do have parking spaces around the restaurant and never had a problem with parking when I've gone. read more

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The tacos were above average, not mind blowing, but I was pretty happy with them. Service was above average. Atmosphere was average for a taco place. Got Al pastor, carne asada, pork skin, and birria tacos & vibes were worth going back. read more

Tacos El Nevado - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

A group of us were protesting yesterday at the Home Depot just down the block from the restaurant. One of the employees came by to tell us they wanted to bring us lunch in appreciation of our support of the immigrant community. She came back right as we wrapped up with two catering trays of tacos, one chicken and the other beef. Both were very tasty and seemed authentic to this gringa who has visited Mexico many times. I will be back the next time I am in the area!! read more

The BEST birria in town. The prices are amazing, the food is insane and the service is top notch. Much love for this place read more

Tacos El Nevado - Quesabirria Rice and beans Cheese dip - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food was great. One of the most delicious blue taco I had in a while. Service was great too. The waitress definitely made the experience much more friendly. I can't forget about the drinks! One of the best michelada I ever had! read more

I have really enjoyed this place for some chill tasty authentic tacos. The servers and bartenders are on top of it and came to check on me. I have fallen in love with their gringo dip. I get it everytime I go now. Definitely a good spot to grab a tasty quick bite. They do have an outside patio for those nice days too. read more

Food is good. Service is rude especially the ones take or giving out the to-go orders. Also I paid 7.50 for 2 OZ of cheese dip is crazy. read more

Tacos El Nevado - Cheese dip. 7.50 and I don't even get the cup filled?? - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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A group of us came here for tacos and drinks. I had the chicken, shrimp, and fish tacos. Every taco was tasty. Their tacos are in soft shells. They also offer a spicy and mild sauce for the table. Drinks were really good and service was excellent. Our waitress was so friendly and funny. If you're looking into authentic Mexican food, come here! read more

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Look out for the Gringo Tax! "Large party"fees are now applied to Gringo tabs. We had three adults and two kids, 5 and 4. We were sat at a booth and they slipped in a $20 charge on top of our bill. Great food but insulting tactic. It just comes out of the severs tip. read more

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The tacos are 10/10! We just moved from California over a year ago and we've been trying to find out go to taco spot. We've tried 4 other locations. Everytime we try a new spot we always say this spot is better. This is our 3rd time back and it's holding the number one spot still. Sooooo GOOD! read more

One of the best traditional taco places in Charlotte in one of the most diverse areas of the city. Taco El Nevado offers a pretty decent variety of affordable options in authentic Mexican food. The tacos are particularly delicious. My co-worker and I went to lunch and ordered a mix of tacos: chicken, shrimp, chicharron, chorizo, etc. We also ordered the passion fruit juice and horchata drink and had the flan for dessert. Everything was delicious. The restaurant is in its own stand alone building with plenty of free parking. It is easy to find. This is a fun place but not the fanciest, so keep that in mind. I recommend it for lunch as the food is pretty seasoned, and you probably don't want to go to bed with such a heavy and seasoned meal in your belly. Good stuff and I can't wait to come back! read more

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If you're craving tacos, you definitely need to come here. This is probably one of the most authentic Mexican places. They serve you complimentary dips with chips in the beginning. Their tacos are delicious and I always love using their sauces. I feel like you couldn't go wrong with anything on the menu. Staff was efficient and very friendly. My friend had mentioned in passing that it was my birthday and our server surprised me with flan and turned on birthday music, which I truly appreciated it. read more

Tacos El Nevado - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

busy busy place, great family atmosphere. There is a bar and outside seating are as well. Ordered 4 asada burritos, by far they were very very good. Only complaint was they needed more meat but for the price its not bad. The burrito was a good size , it came with charbroiled pepper and onions. read more

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While there are many new trendy Mexican/Latin American restaurants opening up in the city, there will always be a place for the small family owned authentic establishments. I have passed by this place many times while driving in south boulevard and the large signage and patio always catch my eye. I finally came in for lunch with a buddy and had an enjoyable experience. The ambience was very typical of a small hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. The kitschy (and I use that word with love) type of decor along with the plastic menus and finally the Mexican music. Upon being seated I was promptly brought not only chips but several bottles of different salsas of varying heat levels. There were no containers to pour the salsa into so my friend and I were a little confused. We ended up just using the bottles to pour a little bit of salsa onto each chip we ate before biting in. Not sure if this is correct but we made it work. Their menu is large with pretty much all of the staples from enchiladas to fajitas to tacos. Interestingly enough they also had hamburgers and hotdogs. I ended up getting a lunch special that included three crispy taquitos each smothered with a different topping, one in spicy salsa, one in salsa verde, and one in cheese. The found was very enjoyable. The service was a little slow and it took us a while before we were able to wave down our server to bring us our check but that's really my only complaint. I will for sure be back as their menu is so extensive there is a lot more for me to try! read more

Tacos El Nevado - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

One of the better spots in town for authentic Mexican food. The food isn't incredible, but it's consistently good and satisfying. I really like the recent expansion and upgrades--they've done a great job with the space. Staff is friendly and the menu has plenty of solid options. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Top tier for Mexican food on South Blvd. It's not conveniently located within walking distance to Southend, but it's worth the drive. Pricing is phenomenal and the menu options are diverse. Service is quick. If you speak Spanish, then that's a plus but not a requirement. If you look Hispanic then be prepared lol. Tacos and enchiladas are solid. Nachos are a must as they are the best in the area. Drink prices are fantastic. That's worth the price of admission alone. Ambiance is dated for sure. It could use some sprucing up but with their phenomenal menu pricing, I'm not complaining. Worth a shot... read more

I just moved to Charlotte and was happy to find a nice authentic taco spot. They have a variety of options from tacos to burritos, tortas, enchiladas, and more. The interior reminds me of a your typical restaurant in Mexico. The staff was prompt and courteous. About 3 minutes into being seated we were greeted and orders were taken for drinks. I tried the house margarita. They only do a standard house margarita but the frozen margaritas allow you to select flavors such as strawberry or mango. The order also came with complimentary chips and salsa. The margarita is a great size and was super refreshing. It wasn't too strong so I'm sure you could easily have a couple and not have any issues. You're able to get it with salt, sugar, or without anything on the rim. I wanted to try a variety of tacos so I got the asada, carnitas, and shrimp. I loved all three but I will say I liked the shrimp taco most of all. It has a nice grilled/Char on it that I couldn't get enough of. The asada tacos were also a taco that I would love to try again. The red and green sauce compliment all of the tacos very well. read more

Tacos El Nevado - Asada, shrimp, and carnitas taco - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Sopes and tacos are amazing. My go to authentic Mexican place in Charlotte. Recommend!

My first time eating from here. They're very good. I'll definitely order from here again. read more

Tacos El Nevado - 3 soft corn tacos w/regular guacamole sauce! Delish!! - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Everything here is so good. Some of the best restaurant tacos in Charlotte! Also love the menu variety and all the salsas! Yum

Wonderful restaurant! We were looking for a quick dinner before an event nearby and were so glad we found this place. The atmosphere was our first sign that we found an authentic tacos spot, and we were sat down quickly. Chips and salsa were put on our table while we waited for our order. I tried the barbacoa, al pastor, and asada tacos which were all delicious! My husband ordered the fish taco which was good, but he wasn't quite expecting it to be a whole fish filet instead of smaller pieces of fish. He really enjoyed the cooked onion that comes with the tacos. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner here and appreciated getting in and out within an hour. read more

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Very solid spot. I'd make this my regular. Burrito was so good and filling. Choriqueso is a MUST read more

Tacos El Nevado - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Based upon previous reviews, I couldn't wait to give this place a try. Even invited some people out to try it with me. Unfortunately, the visit fell short of our expectations. Unsure if this is due to COVID, but there is one way in & one way out. The restaurant was very clean which is a major plus but the customer service was not there at all. It took the server forever to take our order mind you we were the only people dining in. They appeared to be hiding in the kitchen so someone had to walk to the kitchen door just to get someone to come out - ridiculous ! Most places give you complimentary chips but not this place they wanted to charge for EVERYTHING! Not to mention the tacos went up to $2.75 but the quality was very mediocre. We ultimately ended up going to another place to have a decent meal for the evening. Recommend? Negative. read more

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Friendly, efficient service. Clean and cheery restaurant. Delightful menu options. Reasonable price. We stopped for a light lunch and enjoyed our meal. We started with just the tortilla chips and enjoyed trying their four sauces along with a cold beer. Then, I had the quesobirrias (shredded beef and au jus for dipping). My husband had 3 tacos: chicken, pork, beef. All very tasty. We'll be back to try more. read more

Have made several visits and decided not to return anytime soon. Ambiance was lively and it's a happy place to be; food is plentiful and there are many choices. I didn't feel the quality of ingredients such as beef was above average though. The birrias were ok but not as flavorful or tender as I expected. The broth to dip them in was bland. read more

Two for one margaritas? Yes, please! My overall experience at Tacos El Nevado was underwhelming, but the margaritas tried their best. I like a flavorful taco, none of the four that I tried spoke to my spirit. We also tried the gordita which I was super excited about because I saw it on their Instagram (I'm that customer), yeah, not my favorite. This could have been an off day for Tacos El Nevado, because the place was relatively packed for a Tuesday. I hope to have the food experience that so many of these reviews speak of at my next visit. read more

The food here never fails!! The service is great and the vibe is amazing! Praying that gentrification doesn't ruin this gem!

My go to when traveling to Charlotte twice a month, although service and value continue to drop. Chips and salsa are staples for authentic Mexican restaurants, but they stopped serving complimentary chips 'due to rising food costs'... understandable. Was there earlier this week and ordered guacamole for $8.50 and a small salsa size bowl gets delivered. I asked the head server if this is really $8.50 and she apologetically nodded. Not even a full avocado worth in the bowl for that price. Tacos came out and only the tortilla was the same as before... much less meat and a very small sprinkle of onions and cilantro. Showing the inside of my tacos to the server, I asked if I could get a little more onions and cilantro and to my surprise there was an extra charge of $2 on the bill for what should've been in the tacos already. I politely advised the server of my disappointment with the overall experience and she explained that many complain about the guac and there was nothing she could do about the tacos toppings. Place used to be great value and amazing service... will likely skip Mexican when in Charlotte moving forward; at least this spot is out of the rotation and lost my recommendations to others. read more

10/10 service! The food was great, big portions, and priced reasonable. Anything you try here will be tasty! Ambiance is casual and they play music. Family friendly and good for groups! It does get busy, so there might be a 10-20 min wait. Outside sitting and pick up available. read more

All I can say is Muy Fantastico! We had several different tacos and all were very tasty except the Al Pastor-- it was dry. Salsas hot and flavorful and the Charro beans hood too. Place was rockin on Saturday around 1 but service was timely. Only reason I didn't give a 5 was that they didn't put ice in our water! Rest of menu looks great! Best Mexican restaurant in CLT! read more

Came in during lunch time on a Tuesday and man it was the place to be! We were alittle confused on if we self sat, if we waited to be sat or go to the walk up counter and order food. But we did see a hostess stand next to the counter and we were seated promptly. We started off with chips, queso and big margaritas. They did not have taco specials, only lunch specials. ** I went back and looked on their social media page and it says Thursday they have $2 select tacos. I ordered the Birria Tacos - loved all the cheese and the meat was so tender! Very good and I would order it again. Service was a little slow was it was lunch time and I only saw about two servers. There is plenty of parking in the parking lot and outdoor seating. read more

The food is still excellent, but they no longer give you chips and salsa. You have to buy an appetizer to get them.