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    Taqueria Santa Clara

    4.4 (25 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quesabirria
    Brendon N.

    Taqueria Santa Clara is a hole in the wall Mexican Restaurant that serves some delicious food! They lean toward the more authentic side rather than your more typical Americanized Mexican restaurants. Everything that I have eaten here has been great, from their birria which is some of the best I have had, to their normal tacos, everything is loaded with flavor. If you are in the mood for a really solid taco, they would be worth a shot!

    Anna D.

    Best authentic Mexican in Leland hands-down. Friendly service and great prices. Never disappointed when we eat here.

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    quesabirria was delicious, their consome had a unique sweetness to it. didnt get a picture before we devoured it. would definitely recommend. they were out of al pastor unfortunately. had a watermelon agua fresca that was also tasty

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    Charlene C.

    This food stand is located next to the Skipper corner store and across the street from Family Dollar. There is a small seating area to wait for your food and there are three benches under a tent outside to eat. You can call ahead to order your food then pick it up. Menu includes tacos, burritos, tortas, flautas, empanada plate, hot dogs and cheeseburgers. They sometimes have tamales for specials but they did not have it available today. Beverages include sodas and agua fresca. The only flavor they had for agus fresca was melon during my visit. They were nice enough to let me sample it. It didnt taste like fresh melon, more like flavored melon syrup. I ordered a taco with al pastor ($2) and a burrito with carne asada ($8.99). The Al pastor meat came with pineapple chunks and the taco itself came with cilantro and white onion on one corn tortilla. The Al pastor meat had some flavor but it was not the best I've ever had. The burrito was ~7 inches long and almost 3 inches wide. It automatically comes with Mexican cheese, lettuce, french fries inside, rice, diced tomatoes. The burrito overall lacked flavor, especially the carne asada and rice. There is barely any rice in the burrito (I don't like too much rice in burritos anyway). The rice as well as the french fries were soggy. Luckily, the meal included tomatillo salsa so this helped make up for the lack in flavor. Definitely skip the burrito and get the taco if you're going to eat here. Perhaps the flautas and tortas taste better too. I wouldn't come back again unless I needed a quick meal and I was in the area.

    John S.

    Great food!! Very authentic and the tacos are very delicious!! This place is a hidden gem in Leland!

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    Brooke F.

    Stopped in on our way from the beach. The chilaquiles is the best we've had anywhere. Super spicy, fresh, delicious. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area.

    Carne asada tacos with pico de gallo
    Jordan W.

    We are from California and this is just as good as the Mexican food we get back home! We will definitely go again! Best Mexican food we have had in North Carolina!

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    Patricia M.

    My family and I absolutely love this place. I'm originally from California and this definitely brings me back home. Everything we've ordered has been fantastic, some things I don't have pictures of unfortunately but I would definitely recommend going and giving it try. The tacos Al Pastor are by far my absolute favorite! We try to go as often as we can but as we all know Leland and Wilmington are full of wonderful restaurants but when I'm looking for something that's comforting and close to home, this is my number one spot! Thank you Taqueria Santa Clara!!!

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    8 months ago

    I was skeptical about this place but when I tried it it was the best love the food and the service is so good

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    11 months ago

    Good food best taqueria in Leland. Most customers are Hispanic. Pork carnitas is my favorite .

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    I love this place food. There is so authentic and delicious, and the service is It's very nice people.

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    Food was delicious. Took it to go because the place is lacking in ambience, not a fun atmosphere.

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    4 years ago

    Best real Mexican food around. Get a burrito. The lengua, beef cheek and al pastor are delicious. Get the hot sauce.

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    4 years ago

    Authentic Taqueria, good food, fast service, takeout, or eat in- recommended. Good spot for a quick meal or bring it home.

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    4 years ago

    They have moved location,new place is at 1725 Reed Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451. The new place looks amazing

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