Hands down, the most authentic tacos we have found in Roanoke. Flavor profiles were perfection!

Some of the best and fresh made to order authentic Mexican food in Roanoke!

This place is a wonderful hidden gem! I say hidden because from all appearance sake, you could easily miss this great spot from the road. The inside operates as a little grocery type store as well as a taco stand. The seating is very sparse so I would recommend getting tacos to go. I ordered the chicken, carnitas, and al pastor. They were all AMAZING! It's so hard to find authentic street tacos and this place knew how to do them right. We also ordered chips and guacamole. The guac was so fresh with just the right amount of spice! The service was super fast and efficient. We were on the road with our tacos in no time. The pricing does seem a bit high at first, but I assure you the tacos are really good sized and worth every penny. I highly recommend! read more

We love everything about this place. From the decor and staff (which is all family) and especially the food, this is THE best Mexican food around. I always get the fish tacos and was not disappointed on our last visit. The fish was flaky, the tortilla warm and the salsa fresh. Daughter ordered her usual tacos and horchata and was ecstatic with everything. Sure, it's in an old gas station. Sure it's on the outskirts of town . But it's clean, the menu is simple the service is wonderful and the food is epic. Don't pass by this gem-in-the-rough. Stop. Eat. You won't be disappointed. read more

Tacos Rojas - Fish Tacos with plenty of fresh cilantro, onions and lime - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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This is a little hole in the wall where you can go to get authentic Mexican cuisine without breaking your wallet! Unless you are buying for a large group then it can get pricey! Just wish their in house seating was a little more enticing read more

Excellent, authentic tacos in Salem, VA. Family-owned store next to a gas station. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Nice presentation on the plate, which is just icing on the cake. Great corn tortillas (double!), flavorful meat, spicy sauces, fresh onions and cilantro. What more do I need to say? Wish I could go back to try some of their other dishes as well. read more

Tacos Rojas - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

I had lunch here back in November and loved it. Excellent food- traditional flavors, perfect temp, just beautifully cooked all around. The service was great and the place was clean. It's an excellent taqueria and I plan to go back many more times! read more

Great food and the best Guacamole In town period. Highly recommend this place. Carne Asada read more

Just moved to the area, and I was not expecting really good Mexican food. Proven wrong. We ordered a Cubano sandwich, three mixed tacos (asado, birria, and lengua), and a side of salsa and chips. Everything was on point and fresh. The salsas tasted homemade - really fresh and flavorful. The wait staff were excellent, smiling in the midst of a very busy lunch crowd. Orders were delivered quickly even though I took a peek into the kitchen and it was on the small side. They have the workflow going. This will be our new "go to" for Mexican food. Be careful with the red sauce that comes with some of the meals - its paired with a green tomatillo sauce, which is delicious. The red sauce is also very flavorful, but very spicy, which I like, but it does burn. Don't be tempted to pour it over you food until you taste it. read more

This is an amazing, sort of hidden, gem in my hometown of Roanoke, VA! It's inside of a convenience store and I drove past it for a long time before ever realizing it was there and going in to try it out. Now that I've been there, I can't get enough! The family who runs this place is so kind, efficient, and talented in the kitchen! You can eat there or get it to go. My husband and I have been so many times at this point and tried several items on the menu. The portion sizes are generous and everything is tasty. We love the guacamole and salsas. The California burrito with shrimp is my absolute favorite and go-to item, though I do also love it with shredded chicken, and the arroz con pollo (or camaron) is also yummy! The tortas and the diablo burrito are also awesome! We also enjoy their Jamaica and Tamarindo beverages. Go pay them a visit and experience the yumminess yourself! read more

Tacos Rojas - Burrito California (huge!) and chips/guac in the background - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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This may be a slightly uninformed 5 star review, but in the month I've been in Roanoke, I can't imagine there being a better taco place than Tacos Rojas. Yes, as per other yelpers, the unassuming restaurant looks kind of run down from the outside and the surrounding area isn't the busiest, so you may drive right by it! There is a counter inside where you pay and order food and another window where the food comes out from the kitchen. The rest of the building is a small convenience store. I called ahead and placed an order for pick up which I recommend. It only takes about 10 minutes! I ordered a fish, an asada, and a steak taco. The tacos also came with a red and a green salsa, both of which were incredible. Perfectly spicy and yummy; I poured both all over all three tacos. The tacos themselves were awesome - lots of meat, fresh flavorful onions, and cilantro, each in two corn tortillas. I cannot stress enough how delicious each of them were, how juicy and overwhelming with flavor. My favorite was the steak taco. I found myself trying to consume every little chopped onion, piece of cilantro, tiny morcel of meat, and drop of juice in my takeout box. The price was reasonable, all three were just around $12. Cheaper if you order 3 of the same taco! If I ever find myself in the Roanoke valley area, I will definitely return for more tacos. read more

Tacos Rojas - Asada, fish, and steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

I drive by this place every week. I've thought about stopping many times but always put it off. Finally, on a beautiful spring day, I ventured into this unassuming establishment. I walked in, ordered the Thursday special, sat down for about 3 minutes, received my food, and threw it in the car to drive to a nearby picnic table. The smell of the food while I was driving was amazing. I knew I was in for a treat. Finally arrived at my destination and opened the styrofoam box. The food looked incredibly fresh and appetizing. Again, I knew I wasn't going to be disappointed with the smell of the food and now the appearance of it. My first bite lived up to my brain's expectations. The food was absolutely phenomenal. This place is a must go. Share this location with your dearest and best friends because it's a gem!!! Don't delay or drive by anymore. You'll thank me! read more

Tacos Rojas - Thursday Special: 3 Tacos Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Delicious authentic Mexican cuisine. Reminds me of something you find on the streets of Mexico. Love their street tacos and the taco burrito is big enough for three people. Their drink cooler has a huge selection from sodas to coconut water ttomato juice and guava beverages read more

This was easily the best Mexican food I have had in years! I had the spinach and mushroom quesadilla. I knew it was going to be good because most quesadillas are good, but this was so yummy that I was genuinely surprised! It was delicious! 5 out of 5 stars! You could tell everything was freshly made to order. Even the lettuce in the salad was still crisp and cold, absolutely delicious! read more

Really. I've not reviewed this place? Best Mex ever. Period. The only reason for that missing fifth star? Umm. Atmosphere. Not a bad place. A little sketchy looking. Not in the hip way. In the "Is someone carrying?" kinda way. No worries though. Ridiculous food. Good ppl. Go. Eat. Enjoy. read more

Tacos Rojas - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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I have to give this place only one star because the customer service was fine, but following COVID restrictions didn't seem to be much of a concern. I saw a guy in the kitchen preparing food without a mask or gloves and children were also in the kitchen area without masks. I ended up tossing the food. read more

The food here is amazing! What looks like a hole in the wall houses some of the best homemade Mexican food I have ever eaten! I had the Al Pastor tacos - 3 homemade tacos perfectly seasoned with cilantro and spice. Also had the guacamole - a unique type of guacamole - not slimy but wonderful texture. My friend had Arroz con Pollo - this was made with fresh vegetables as well as the traditional chicken and rice - rave reviews! I give it a 4 ONLY because the bathrooms ate outdoors!! read more

The one downtown is so good, the staff is incredibly friendly, they know I love extra spicy salsa so when I come there they actually make a special salsa for me with habaneros read more

The food and portion sizes are good. This neighborhood mom and pops shop features tortas and a number of other Mexican dishes. The owners are from Mexico, so you can have authentic dishes. We ordered the chori pollo (chicken and chorizo) and it comes with rice and beans. The flavoring was on point. We liked the chorizo so much that we actually purchased some to make at home. To drink we ordered the bottled aloe drink in pineapple. It all was good. I recommend this business! We have been several times, and I just realized I forgot to post read more

A little slice of Mexico. Fantastic tacos and a little bit rustic like you would expect in Mexico but here is Roanoke.

Obviously, most folks love this place; however, it was, by far, the worst taco experience of my life! Imagine, a veggie taco without available beans or cheese! Either would have worked for me. I had heard and read such great things about Taco Rojas that I ordered their version of veggie tacos anyway -- big mistake! Swore them off forever, on the spot! read more

This place used to my favorite Mexican spot in Roanoke. Their prices have gotten wayyyy to out of control. $17 burritos, $5 tacos & $15 for a torta. The food is good but not worth the price... read more

Delicious little hole in the wall. Huge California burrito. Love everything we've ordered here!

Beware!!! This place will overcharge you and then refuse to refund you!!! I have never had such a terrible customer service experience. The kid behind the counter got our order wrong and charged us $50 instead of the $35 it should have been. He gave us a menu so we could figure out why it was so expensive and we added up each item and showed him exactly what it should have been. He then got extremely aggressive with us and REFUSED to refund us the $15 he mischarged. When I asked to speak to a manager for the third time, he told me no - then claimed that he was the manager and owner of the restaurant (after he had asked for help from coworkers several times while we were ordering over the phone). I am absolutely appalled by this experience and will never return. Also, be aware that most employees at this location do not wear face coverings. read more

Went there since Taaza, the Indian place, where we originally wanted to go was closing in 5 minutes... All of us were hungry and headed to this place, all of us were happy with the food and the service... It is a family run place and had authentic Mexican food on offer... Owners were very sweet and food came out really quick... Sensing that we preferred spicy food, the owner came with a spicier Salsa which was just right for our palate... The only disappointment was that they didn't have Guacamole but apart from this, the food was spot on... Ordinary seating but clean enough, wouldn't mind going back and trying something else if I happen to be in Roanoke... read more

Tacos Rojas is by far the best Mexican food you can get in Roanoke. Don't be turned off by the fact that it's inside a somewhat sketchy convenience store. I know it seems unconventional but you won't be disappointed. The ingredients used are fresh and it's evident upon first bite. The two times that I've gotten take out from Tacos Rojas so far have been nothing but pleasant experiences. Everyone who works at Stop-N-Shop/ Tacos Rojas are friendly and make you feel welcomed. The food comes out quickly and I've never had to wait longer than 10 minutes. The steak tacos are a must and taste amazing with fresh cilantro and onions. They taste like they're straight out of Baja. The salsa that is provided with most items is delicious but spicy. So buyer beware. Tell your friends about this place because it should be the most popular Mexican place in town. It puts El Rodeo to shame. read more

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Awesomeness! Had an Ultimate California Burrito with the steak, first time eating there. It's very good , most authentic Hispanic food I've had in the Roanoke area. read more

Tacos Rojas - Ultimate California Burrito!! Scrumptious!!! A must try, definitely. - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

My second visit was to double check my impression from the first, and yes this place is a definite go-to for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. read more

Tacos Rojas - I love this place! - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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I arrived to Roanoke last night to evacuate from South Carolina due to Hurricane Irma. As I checked in the hotel, my husband and I debated on ordering pizza but looked into other options and saw this place. It does state that they deliver but I called and was advised they do not deliver anymore. Huge bummer but the menu looked so good I decided to just order anyway and pick it up. Lets just say it was worth the 12 minute drive (not bad at all) from the Home2 Suites on Valley View Blvd. For about $30 I got 4 enchiladas, 2 chicken burritos, shareable order of beans and rice, one chile relleno and a huge glass of horchata. It was A LOT of food and it all tasted so amazing and authentic compared to any of the Mexican restaurants I've had in South Carolina. The neighborhood at night seemed a tad sketchy but it didn't bother me. The food was ready right when I got there and when I got back to the hotel, our tummies were full, satisfied, and even had some left overs for breakfast the next day. I was so glad to have given this place a chance. The family that run this place are very sweet and talented. Its open pretty late too so thats a plus. If you're looking to sit down and have a restaurant feel, this is not the place but its a great take out Mexican and the food is legit SPICY and fresh tasting. If I lived here, I would definitely be having this at least once every two weeks. read more

I popped into here to get some goodness after reading the review in The Roanoke Times. Don't order at the restaurant menu, instead go to the cashier. Next time I will call ahead because I felt funny standing there waiting even though it was probably less than 10 minutes. This is a total take out spot, while there are some tables and chairs outside they don't look very sturdy and the neighborhood is meh. Ok during the day and no one will bother you, but I wouldn't go at night alone, that's all. I hope they make enough money to move somewhere nicer. Now, the food! OH dear lord, delicious. Those salsas were so fresh and tasty. Both had a kick and I couldn't tell you the flavors, but they were both divine (I think the green one I liked a bit more). There may have been a smidge too much cheese on my Arroz con Pollo and I highly suspect it was mozzarella which is a weird choice, but I really look forward to trying more from this place. The review said if you don't call ahead you can wander the store and check out the Mexican items. UM nope. Not much to wander. Quite possibly the smallest convenience store I've ever been in. Here is one price, too: Cup of Noodles: 89 cents. :D Their menu is on their Facebook page - the picture here cuts off the Tortas, which look amazing. read more

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The food is incredible So go ahead an order that 2nd plate because you're going to want it. From the outside it may not appear to be much but what's cooking on the inside it's pretty darn good read more

You want authentic? Look no further. This place is a dive and hole in the wall but delicious. I had the tacos carnitas. Yum! Service is slow due to the fact the entire family is working in the kitchen. But it's worth the wait. You won't be disappointed. read more

I've eaten here multiple times; it is now one of my favorites in Roanoke. The food is really authentic and they don't hold back on the spice. I generally have a high tolerance for spice, but the Diablo Burrito knocks me on my butt every time. And I keep ordering it, because it is delicious. Also recommend their signature dish - tacos rojas. They have them at the main market building location; you may have to ask for them specifically at the 13th street location. read more

I'm enamored with choriqueso they make it so lovely and hot and the owner really makes an effort to make sure you're satisfied! I love this city's little food shops. read more

Giving it five stars because I think the owners are nice. The food was a bit overpriced for what I could get in Texas or illinois. Best mexican food in town though. read more

Best tacos in town! My favorite for for authentic Mexican food. Family owned and operated. We love it there!

Don't let appearances fool you. This is the best Mexican in town. Can't recommend this place enough.

I expected to like the food, because most of the reviews here are very good. But the vegetarian fajitas that I ordered had kind of watery vegetables, super bland tasting tortillas, and average beans and rice. And that's it. No sour cream or guacamole was provided, nor anything else to add to the fajitas, except some salsa (which I specifically asked for and may have been charged extra for, I don't know). I appreciate that they have something vegetarian to offer, but if their cooks ever actually tasted this dish I doubt they would like it either. When I pay almost 20.00 for a single order of fajitas to go (including tip), I expect it to be better than I could make at home, or at least as good. Won't be back. read more

So authentic. Fantastic find. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. Great service. Came with no expectations. Love the music and ambiance.

The hours on yelp are totally wrong- said they were open 12-3 Sunday but we called and they were closed. Said they opened at 8:30 on Monday so we go there at 9:45, waited till 10:10 and still nobody showed up. This place has great reviews and we wanted some really good tacos but I suppose it wasn't meant to be- would just help if the hours were accurate so I wouldn't have spent so much time waiting :/ read more

Tacos Rojas - The actual hours posted on the window- still weren't open by 10am - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia