We've been wanting to give this place a try since hearing about it from my husband's coworker and I wish we came much sooner. This is a great spot for decent Mexican food. We ordered some tacos (carne asada, al pastor, lengua) and quesadillas (carne asada and chicken). I knew the tacos were going to be good (and they were) but I took a bite out of each quesadilla and I was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful they both were. If you like HEAT, both their red and green salsas were amazing. My husband loves a good kick and is pretty picky about his salsas but even he was impressed. The red salsa has more punch flavor wise, but it also has a spicier kick. I'm a green salsa gal through and through, and couldn't handle the heat from the red. My husband ordered our meal at the counter and said it was easy. The service was fast and our food came individually as they were done through a pickup counter kind of thing. The restaurant itself is clean and the string lights on the ceiling were the perfect touch. They have cold drinks in a refrigerator by the register and we love the apple sodas. Thoroughly pleased with Taqeria San Luis, and we can't wait to be back. All 4 of my kids raved about it on the way home. read more

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Had a great experience here for dinner. I ordered three chicken tacos with a side of rice and beans, and everything was delicious. The food tasted fresh, flavorful, and clearly made to order. The service was excellent as well. Ordering at the counter was quick and easy, and the staff was friendly and helpful with recommendations. They also took the time to tell us about their weekly and seasonal specials. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and even had a Champions League match on while we ate. Overall, it was a great dinner experience, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Yes please! This is officially our plan for every Tuesday night. The tacos are legit.

Finally found an authentic Mexican restaurant near Oriental,NC! This is important because my husband grew up on the border of Mexico and wants Mexican food at least twice a week. Taquería San Luis made him happy and so I'm happy. We had delicious steak tacos with grilled steak and onions topped with cilantro. This was freshly cooked after you ordered not sitting around waiting to be microwaved. You order at the counter and grab your own table. I think if they added a bit more ambience and some wait staff in the evenings they would expand their business significantly. This area is crying for great Mexican food with a place to enjoy the evening. read more

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Stopped and had a beef taco and burrito, was very fresh and delicious! The food was better then any other Mexican restaurant we have been to read more

The tortilla can make or break a taco. These are excellent. Ad it's a good sign that I had to wait for my food; they aren't just reheating. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone that wants a real Mexican taco. read more

Taqueria San Luis - Carne Asada taco, Al pastor, and birria. - Mexican Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Such a great place for authentic street tacos! The carne asada is always so delicious

Best Mexican food I've had since moving from Texas in 2014. I could eat here everyday. Service was awesome they were kind and cared about the experience. The ambiance was authentic. read more

Very good, the service was great as well. Order at the register they call your order and you pick it up style. I wasn't a fan of their salsa very tomato based, but that's a personal preference. It was pricey for tacos and a torta but the quality makes it worth it. It brought me back to my home in SoCal read more

We enjoyed the Al pastor nachos. Very large portions. Reasonably priced. Service was friendly.

Siempre vengo aquí a comer comida fresca con mi marido. Vivimos en Havelock, pero no me gusta la comida mexicana allí como aquí, porque toda el agua fresca, las salsas y las tortillas son caseras. y la carne es muy fresca. Muchas gracias a la familia que trabaja muy duro para hacer todo esto. Deberías estar orgulloso del excelente establecimiento que has creado. Se refleja en la comida. Nunca dejes de hacer tan buena comida. 10/10 This is the best taco spot I've been to since I moved from California to havelock my husband, and I love coming here. It's worth the 20-minute drive to and from very time. Food is always fresh, and you can taste the effort the family that works here put into it. I never am waiting too long service is quick and wonderful. It is such a nice place to relax to eat and hang out or get a quick bite to go. 10/10. read more

Taqueria San Luis - Al Pastor and pollo tacos with grilled onions Taco - Mexican Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

We needed a quick late lunch option and are never disappointed with Taqueria San Luis. We shared the ENCHILADAS POTOSINAS Four corn tortillas dipped in a mild sauce, fried and filled with finely diced potatoes, carrots and chorizo topped with diced tomatoes, shredded cabbage and queso fresco. There are four to an order which were just right for us. Don't let the highway bypass work deter you it's easy to get in and out at light. This is a working man's Taqueria not fancy but delicious! read more

Taqueria San Luis - ENCHILADAS POTOSINAS - Mexican Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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We visited on a Tuesday at lunchtime. We placed our order at the register and waited for our number to pick up our food. This is a no frills establishment. No waitress. Plastic utensils. You clean up when you are done. There were five of us and our bill was $94. The adjective I could use for everything from the tortilla chips to the quesadillas to the tacos to the flautas is greasy. read more

Best tacos Al pastor in this town, in my humble opinion. I never turn down a chance to go to TSL.

First time I went. I was pleased with the fast service as I drove there to place the order and it didn't take long when it was ready. Fresh, delicious and authentic Mexican food. The place is clean with a simple colorful decoration. read more

Best tacos in the world. Service great. Love the tacos & street corn. Restaurant is clean

We enjoy this place. Tacos are great. Burritos are huge. Love the hot sauces. Have never eaten inside, only done take out. Sometimes it can be a bit of a wait, but not terrible. read more

everyone in line was served before me even though i ordered first i got 3 tacos asada which was $15 COMPLETELY outrageous they were very dirty with the cooking inside the taco truck very disappointing read more

Best place in town for true street tacos and we eat here often! Food is amazing - when you can make chorizo tacos or carne asada tacos taste that amazing, you deserve 5 stars. Their burritos are excellent and massive! Had the nachos for the first time last week and they were to die for. Prices are exceptionally reasonable and I love that you can order ahead and drive through the window! My only critique would be that it is often hard to get through on the phone so usually we have to call multiple times in a row. read more

Los tacos de asada son bastante auténticos, la única razón por la que no le doy 5 estrellas es que usaron demasiado aceite para las tortillas. Credenciales: Nacido y criado en México. Me mudé a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 25 años. read more

Excellent food! Authentic and delicious. Bare bones decor and ambiance. Beef tacos with fresh lime is a winner. read more

Food is super good. Small hole in the wall place. Very clean and staff were friendly. I had shredded beef tacos, and thought I was in Texas! Wife and I shared taquitos, which were long and full of meat. The salad on top was fresh and authentic all the way to the farmer's cheese on top. If you are looking for five, four or even three star dining, then you are at the wrong place. On the other hand if you are wanting really good Tex Mex food at a reasonable price it is a gem. read more

VERY authentic but the menu is pretty limited. My go-to at authentic Mexican restaurants is tamales, but they don't serve them. Ehhh? No menus, so you can step away from the counter to figure out what you want. The one and only menu is taped to the counter where you order. Not the best set-up for newcomers! Food was good. We had chips and salsa to share, I had a chicken Sopes, hubby had a chicken Taco Salad, daughter had a burrito (MASSIVE!), and son-in-law had asada tacos. The chicken for my Sopes and hubby's Taco Salad was very tasty, but overall, the asada tacos tasted better than anything else on the table. The drinks they offer were pretty darn good too. read more

Taqueria San Luis - Tacos!!! - Mexican Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Do not order online. They run out of things and don't tell you. Ordered a taco salad and they ran out of taco bowls so they just threw salad and chicken in the container but still charged me for the whole thing. Gave 2 stars because food is good. Just stop trying to screw over customers. read more

Stopped by for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the food. The staff was pleasant and the food was not only authentic but really delicious! read more

We stopped for early lunch on our way to get our car serviced. Food was freshly cooked and tasted great! We got chicken, pastor and birria tacos. Would eat here again read more

Ok, listen (or read) ... I've been in NC for 7 years. This is the closest you'll find to Southern California Mexican Food. Amazing! So glad they opened. Great Carne Asada! I read the rest of the reviews ... the few reviews that are under 5 stars have no idea what they're talking about. They only need to add a salsa bar, a bad ass breakfast burrito, and 5 rolled with guac and cheese. read more

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Friendly staff, excellent service, and excellent food! The restaurant is a little on the warm side during the summer months, but the food is worth it. In the past, they had some issues with being out of some crucial ingredients. On multiple occasions, we would arrive and they would be out of chicken or cheese. This has not been the case lately. This is definitely the best Mexican restaurant in Craven County! read more

I typically go to El Taco Loco as they're usually more convenient to get to for me. I don't see a lot of cars parked out front when I go by typically, but I also avoid James City when possible. They've been around for a while and the Yelp reviews looked good, so I gave it a shot. I've never been here before but it was nice that you could see them cooking the meat fresh on the flat top as soon as you walk in. I got three tacos, one Barbacoa, one Chorizo and one Asada. All three were good. The Barbacoa had a good roasted flavor and the Asada had good grilled flavor, but was over cooked and a little dry. The Chorizo wasn't too spicy and was chopped up well. I appreciated the sautéed (slightly caramelized) onions in place of the typical diced fresh onion. Nice non-traditional addition. They came with a side of limes and radishes and I opted for verde sauce as per my usual. I also got an Al Pastor Sope. This was definitely my favorite item. They put plenty of meat and toppings on it and finished it was a nice dollop of puréed avocado. The queso fresco flavor stood out as did the meat. I didn't notice any pineapple in with the meat but it had great flavor regardless. If you have never had a Sope, it's basically a hand pattied masa cake, similar in size to an English muffin, but denser. Dense enough to support the weight of the toppings. You'll know it's a good one when you can't avoid making a mess while eating it. I highly recommend trying one! Overall I was very satisfied and I'll definitely come back! read more

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Awesome joint, I'm surprise I didn't visit here even sooner, the restaurant is a medium size restaurant with a pretty easy menu to order from, you can see all the cooking a prepping going down which is pretty cool I live the family vibe they got going on in there, I order a barbacoa torta which was absolutely and a lengua taco which was cooked to perfection. I definitely will not be going to other establishments anymore this is my new go to spot. Also free refill on the agua fresca so that's a major bonus. read more

Son! That burrito was the size of a baby! When I get the Jones for Mexican, it's San Luis I want read more

If you want simple, traditional, and fresh, this is the place to go. The food is simple and delicious. The menu is short, and sticks to the reliable favorites. You order your food up front and seat yourself. They bring the food to you and you clear your own table. The no frills approach works well in this small restaurant with around 10 tables. Around mealtime this places is always busy but they seem to find room for everyone at the tables. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area and is worth checking out. read more

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The staff is friendly and the food is simple with fresh ingredients and it's really VERY good. The problem is the only menu is at the register so you have to decide what you want with a line of hungry customers waiting patiently behind you. Our recommendation would be to keep up the great quality but put a menu on the wall so customers can browse while they wait read more

Ordered a burrito and two tacos to go. Told the young man at the register NO AVOCADOS because they make me sick. Get back to my hotel and of course...avocados. Taco we're ok. Cmon man. Take a freakin order properly. How hard is that? read more

Pretty authentic street tacos (tortilla, meat, cilantro and onion). Very clean restaurant and the red sauce is pretty spicy read more

Taqueria San Luis - Mexican Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Truly blown away by the food! The food portions are well worth your buy! Doesn't look like much from the outside of the building but once you walk in, the smell of the food reminds you of momma's cooking. Truly great tasting food. Highly recommend! read more

A friend of ours who had lived several years in El Salvador and other Latin American countries recommended this wonderful gem of a restaurant. I traveled to Mexico for work frequently and love authentic Mexican food. This place offers several delicious dishes at reasonable prices. read more

Taqueria San Luis - Mexican Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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Being new to the area, My family and I on a quest to find the best Mexican restaurant in New Bern. It's a small restaurant with very friendly staff. I ordered the carne asada Burrito and it was larger than chipotle's typical Burrito. It was very good and flavorful. They did not skimp on the meat. I also tried a chicken gordita and it was phenomenal, I should have ordered 2 or 3 of those. It's not your average chips and dip Mexican restaurant. We had a side of chips and queso which was ok. Good place with good service and food! If you are looking for a little more authentic Mexican place give this one a try! read more

Loved this place! I was craving enchiladas potosinas so bad and it's so hard to find them. It's affordable and have great service. I will definitely be coming back to this place. read more

Taqueria San Luis - Enchiladas Potosinas - Mexican Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Very authentic Mexican food. Homemade tortillas. Great size portions for burritos, tacos, gorditas and tortas. Good prices, too. The red sauce is VERY spicy, so taste before you cover your food in it. Been here two days in a row and probably coming tomorrow for menudo. Better than other quick stops in town like el taco loco and chipotle. read more

Taqueria San Luis - Mexican Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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