Mmmm boy... Had us some dang fine Brisket Nachos and Spicy chicken quesadillas while the Kitchen was parked at NoDA Brewery this past Saturday. The noshing put the lid on a great, albeit a little rainy, afternoon of beering! read more

I have been to this food truck only one time, but was very impressed with the quality of the food and friendliness of the staff. We were lucky to be first in line for our visit because shortly after they opened there were more than twenty people waiting. The Buffalo Cauliflower tacos were a great and inventive vegetarian option. read more

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I have a confession...this was my first time eating at a food truck, and, boy oh boy, did the TIN Kitchen set the bar high for others! We arrived right at 5:00 while they were still prepping for the night. We were fortunate to be the first ones in line because it quickly grew. As stated in the other reviews, the owners are super friendly & answered our first-timer questions. We ordered the vegetarian cauliflower & fish tacos and were not disappointed. I chose the bean salad as my side and it too was delish! I can't wait for my next stop here! read more

I'm not really sure how I overlooked these guys in past reviews. They are, by far, my favorite food truck vendor in Charlotte! I'm a fan of the nachos, the quesadillas, and several of the tacos. They even run some pretty awesome rotating specials. The food has an eclectic twist, offering a modern take on Mexican inspired cuisine. I like food with a kick, and these guys deliver! I first discovered their original truck when it was a regular Thursday night contender between the original Noda Brewery and Birdsong Brewery. They've since expanded, and now I frequent one of their newer trailers that is a weekend regular at Sycamore Brewing, right off the rail trail. The staff is super nice, and they, of course have the modern mobile ability to accept credit/debit cards from their trucks. The food is delicious, and always pairs great with an ice cold beer. Be sure to check them out if you have the chance! I go every chance I get! read more

Well this is my first review, so here we go. My wife and I had the chance to try the food from The Tin Kitchen when we stopped by the Noda Brewery on 4/28/12. Apparently, they regularly park at the brewery every other Saturday, and since the brewery offers no food, it makes for a good relationship. They had some special tacos, which included soft shell crab and a steak option along with their standard choices. We both decided to go with the soft shel crab tacos, and I took the red rice as my side while my wife took the pickled veggies. Everything was very fresh tasting and the tacos were made to order, as we saw them preparing the soft shell crabs on the spot. The price was a little more than their regular fare at 13$ for the tacos, but it was well worth it. We will certainly be tracking The Tin Kitchen down again in the future. While they do offer drinks, we were also there for the beer inside the Noda Brewery, but that is for another review. read more

I'm a big fan of anything that the TIN Team puts out. They have been making gnarly tacos and are pretty OG as far as food trucks go in the Queen City. Also, I've loved everything I've had from their Uptown location, which is a totally different approach from the truck. Stopped by these guys for dinner recently and happy to report it's still damn good. Ok. Pretty much, I'd be happy to gorge on the buffalo cauliflower tacos, pickled veggies, and a few canned beers. Stellar summertime food, man. We went to Food Truck Friday with some friends and the tacos were just as good as I remember. Picked up the special for the night, too. I think they were bbq pork and were killer. The sides really round out the tacos. The pickled veggies and bean salad were both awesome. What's the secret to those buffalo cauliflower tacos? Wait.....don't tell me. I don't want to know. For now, I'll just tell people that it's magic. Which probably isn't far from the truth. The whole truck is full of some iteration of taco sorcery that I'm forever dig. Keep em comin, boys. Hat's off to you, TIN Kitchen. read more

I had the opportunity to stop by the Tin Kitchen food truck at the NoDa food truck event this past thursday and the tacos we had were extremely delicious. Specifically, a friend of mine and I shared the pork belly tacos and shrimp tacos. You could tell all of the ingredients were fresh as could be and even though I'm not a big fan of the corn tortillas they were served on they were still excellent. The only part of the meal that didn't really "do it" for me was the chips and salsa that I picked up for a side. The tortilla chips just didn't taste very good and the salsa was way on the runny side which is kinda a downer. Other than that through the meal was perfect. read more

Been here multiple times and generally get the same 3-taco meal, 2 pork belly + 1 brisket. This time, something went bad. Pork belly tacos, dry, no glaze and no scallion/onion on either taco. One taco shell hard (normally is soft) the other semi hard. Brisket tastes ok, but, cold. Did not feel like going all the way back down, so, suffered through 2 dry tacos today. Update: Just ate my lunch. 2 pork belly shells were too hard, could not even bite through them with my teeth. Really off the mark for me today. FYI - It also seems when you get the 3-taco 'deal' you get much less meat than the individual taco. read more

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We arrived at TIN Kitchen at NoDa Brewing 15-20 minutes before closing, quickly decided what we wanted and went in twice to grab a beer while out food cooked. This staff at TIN Kitchen was friendly and our food was ready in 5 minutes as promised. My two companions ordered the chipotle chicken quesadilla and I ordered the carnitas quesadilla. Both of the chipotle chicken quesadilla consumers said it was bland and nothing they would order again. I have mixed emotions about my quesadilla. The carnitas were cooked well but not seasoned as well as I had hoped. The sautéed peppers and onions were the saving grace for my quesadilla because they brought in some needed flavor. A dipping sauce besides sour cream would've changed the whole experience because I personally dislike sour cream and I actually used it to liven up my quesadilla.. I would try TIN Kitchen again but I would probably opt for something else or I would ask or a different sauce to dip in if possible, like salsa. read more

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Fantastic taco truck. I visit every time they are in Uptown, usually in front of their now-opened but not as good cafe. If I have any complaints, they are occasionally a bit slow and the tacos are on the small side. Get a bigger side, like the side salad, to help tide you over. I can say I'd pay the $4 for an extra taco or would have no problem with being hungry again in 3 hours after getting their meal. The BBQ brisket taco is a favorite that contains plenty of meat. I never thought I would believe it but the buffalo-cauliflower tacos are shockingly good. Ingredients are well flavored and taste very fresh. Their pork shoulder special may be one of the best tacos I've ever had. More on the expensive side for lunch on Tryon but certainly among the tastier available. read more

Was able to try the Tin Kitchen while I was at NoDa brewery. My wife wanted to try their Brisket Nachos and have to say it was really good. We just got that one item but the portion was good and the brisket was good. Had a good flavor with the right amount of spice. Will seek out the Tin Kitchen in the future so that I can try more things in the menu. read more

I had the special of pan-fried lobster tacos (pieces of lobster, sautéed Portobello mushrooms and arugula in truffled honey butter) and a side of the spicy red rice. Pricey at $16.00 (it IS lobster), but ever so good!!!! This was several months ago, but I still remember it very well. The steak tacos are also quite good! Christa D. read more

I visited TIN Kitchen on location at Triple C Brewery. I love their catchy name and easily-identifiable silver paint job. Plus, I have to give props for being able to park inside of a gated section of Triple C's outside patio. Give my high standards for Mexican-inspired cuisine (I'm from Southern California), I have sadly learned to be trepidacious about it's quality in the Queen City. Yet, TIN delivered so hard, that I had to go back for more! With all of the wonderful smells drifting from this truck, it was hard to decide what to get. I ended up choosing wisely with the Brisket BBQ, while my girlfriend went for the tried and true Blackened Fish Taco. Despite a line of waiting people, the food was ready in the time it took to get drinks from Triple C and find a table. Not too shabby. The tacos are mind blowing. While I never eat fish, I actually enjoyed the nibble I stole from my girlfriend from my girlfriend's taco. But the undisputed star of the evening was without a doubt the BBQ Brisket--smokey chipotle bbq sauce with a fantastic slaw. When they say house-made brisket, they ain't lying. The innovative flavors where a perfect marriage of Mexican inspired chipotle with some southern flare. These is a very intentional paring of flavors rather than the "oh, I'll just put some of mom's slaw on top and call it Southern" mentality that I often see at places. And the tender meat would give some established bbq joints a run for their beef. The finishing touch was the crispy texture of the toasted tortilla that added a nice crunch to the package. After demolishing 4 tacos between us, we had to go back for more. This time we shared an order of the Oaxacan Chicken Mole. While by no means bad, it somehow lacked the gluttonous pleasure of the BBQ. So why the missing star? The sides. Whereas the tacos shine, the side are lackluster. The beans of the Peruvian 3-Bean Salad seemed somewhat undercooked. In viewing the chips and salsa, they didn't stand out as amazing, particularly the store-bought chips (if you could do house-made chips and you would quickly become my hero). The saffron rice is probably your best bet. Still when placed (literally) next to the unadulterated awesomeness of the tacos, the sides simply fell short. In addition to their taco's, they also had a special on oysters (raw or fried) while we were there. While I am not a seafood person, it definitely seemed to be a popular item. It is nice to see them mix it up a little. read more

I recently had TIN Kitchen for the first time at NoDa, and it was seriously crave-worthy. My husband and I split the pork quesadilla and pork belly tacos, both were delicious. The quesadilla was a large portion and the pork was perfectly tender. The outside was crispy and the queso fresco and sour cream were perfect refreshing accompaniments. I thought the pork belly tacos were very good, the pork pieces were large and the flavor was great. I was just kind of so in love with my quesadilla that I'm not sure I appreciated the tacos as much as they deserved. I'd definitely visit TIN Kitchen again to try the rest of their menu. read more

Cauliflower Tacos - INCREDIBLE! So good that I'm planning to recreate them at home. The buffalo sauce packs some heat, but is balanced by the cheese. Even if you're not a vegetarian, you'll be sure to enjoy this. Lobster Tacos - These were good, but given the price ($17 for 2 tacos), they had mostly mushroom and minimal lobster. Bean salad - Cold and refreshing on a hot summer night. read more

TIN Kitchen is one the premier food truck staples in Charlotte. They offer a wide variety of fresh Mexicanish food. Everything is delicious. I have had their food at various breweries (Noda and Sugar Creek) as well "The Old Food Truck Friday in Southend". The wait times can sometimes be long, but the food is worth it. If you see them out, check them out. You will not be disappointed. read more

This truck has become my Thursday night go-to, especially since they park their wheels just outside Birdsong and NoDa Brewing Cos. Their spicy and flavorful Mexican-fusion fare is a great pairing with some hoppy craft-made beer. Vegetarians rejoice, you've got some fantastic options here too. Just belly up to the side of the truck and take a gander at their menu, prominently printed on the side. Tacos, sliders, and quesadillas dominate the current line-up. Choose your protein and there are options a plenty. The tortilla or slider buns end up just being a convenient edible wrapper, and that's not a bad thing. Where things get interesting, my foodie friends, is the craziness going on insider that wrapper. A yellow-curried channa masala with goat cheese crumbles and green onions is a flavor bomb. Savory and warm, yet with a nice, sharp bite. Contrast that with the 30-minute kimchi. Spicy and lighter, with a great kick that mellows with melted Mexican cheese blends. Add in the saltiness of some pork belly and you have another masterpiece in your hands. There are sides here too, ranging from chips with house-made pico to hot and spicy pickled vegetables that are both healthy and a strong kick in the pants. Great add-ons to round out the meal. For a food truck, this mobile kicthen has some serious creative engines under the hood. You can't find this at any typical taco stand. Do check out their nightly specials too, duck and scallop are regulars here and should not be missed if and when offered. Same for their desserts. Just know you'll pay a bit more too for this taco upgrade- most tacos run about $3 a piece and a quesadilla will go for approx. $7. Not bad, all things considering, but thank goodness they take credit cards as your cash will go fast to make a full meal here. It's worth it, though, for a taco that is more than the sum of its parts. read more

This is one of my favorite food trucks in the QC. It began my love affair with local food trucks. It's a great deal. Each taco is $3.50, so you can easily mix and match different flavors to create a meal. I love the beef brisket taco and the pork belly taco. I also really enjoy the chips with fresh tomato mango salsa. You can find the truck at various locations around the city (in front of the Ritz, at food truck Fridays, NoDa Brewing Company, etc.). They post their schedule on their website. The staff is very friendly and the food is fresh. Definitely give them a try if they're in your area. read more

The Tin Kitchen was the first food truck that I tried when I moved to Charlotte. All of their tacos are good but my favorite is the salmon taco with pineapple salsa that was removed from the menu some time ago. read more

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Ate at tin kitchen food truck last night at food truck Friday @ sycamore brewing. Pros - * tacos and quesadillas are very good. Reasonably priced Cons - * Girl taking orders had a snotty attitude and was pretty rude. read more

We hired the TIN kitchen food truck for our event this past weekend and everyone loved it! They were super helpful and communicative during the planning phases, scouted the location a few days before so they could figure out where to park the truck, showed up early to set up and the staff in he truck were so friendly and excited about the food. The food was great, the people were fun and I'd recommend these guys to everyone! I had the chicken tacos and masala tacos and went back for seconds... So delicious! Thanks TIN kitchen! read more

Not sure I really need to say anything. This picture says it all. Nachos with beef brisket and chicken. Lady taking the orders was fantastic. read more

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They were my favorite food truck at the Charlotte Food Fight. Their special dish for the event, the scallop tacos, were amazing. They need to add these tacos to their regular or seasonal summer menu. Boy were they good. I also had a pork belly taco and the Korean bbq sliders. All were delicious. Will definitely be stalking I mean following this food truck to see where they are for food truck Friday's and any other day of the week I'm in the mood for a unique and delicious taco. read more

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I'm actually surprised that I did not enjoy the TIN kitchen as much as I thought I would after watching triple D. I'm not sure if the cooks were rush or I just don't like the ingredients in general. We all came here for lunch today just to check it out, parked behind the nascar hall of fame. We ordered 3 cauliflower sliders, 2 Chana masala tacos, a kimchi slider, a thai shrimp taco and a chipotle chicken quesadilla. We were really excited for the cauliflower sliders but we're not too happy when we actually ate them. I did enjoy the bread that was used and over all flavor. But the cauliflower was not grilled as promised, I was waiting for crunch but never received any. The kimchi slider was ok. The chicken quesadilla was good but lacked the expected chipotle flavor. I did like the tortilla that was used, had an almost buttery flavor. I didn't like the pickled cabbage in the shrimp taco though the shrimp was good. I think the most disappointing item was the Chana masala taco. I took one bite and couldn't go further. I guess I am biased, I have had a lot of Chana masala as that is one of my favorite Indian dishes. But I do know coconut milk has no business with Chana masala. The traditional Chana masala dish is made with a tomato base, no creamy aspect at all. Nor does it involve an American mirepoix with celery or carrots. I did not like this item at all, bleh! I don't think I will be returning, this was the first time triple D let me down. read more

I'm so glad that they sit outside of my work building every so often during the lunch hour. Always fresh, always friendly service and the food is oh so good. Thank you Tin kitchen....I will follow you where you go! read more

We found The Tin Kitchen while doing a gallery tour in the South End on a Friday night. I saw that their special that night was duck tacos and they sounded amazing on the board, so had to try them. Was really excited and ended up a little disappointed. The duck was nicely cooked and their bean salsa was pretty tasty too, but the dish felt like it was lacking something overall. I was expecting it to be a little more spicy or flavorful and it just was missing the kick I was looking for. The flour tortilla also seemed to overpower the rest of the taco - perhaps if there was some cheese or something else to offset the flour taste? If the taco had been $7 or $8 I would have been a little less disappointed, but at $10 was expecting it to be really, really good. It wasn't bad. It was OK and I'd still give them another chance if I happen to come across them, but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to find them again. Still not bad for my first food truck experience in Charlotte. Made me happy to see the food truck scene after coming from NY and practically living off food truck food every day! read more

Not usually a big taco fan, so take my criticisms with a grain of salt. I thought Tin Kitchen was a decent, not great lunch. Tracked down the TK mobile outside Gateway Village on a weekday for lunch and used the Yelp Deal to score 3 tacos for $7...not a bad deal at all. Here's the break down: Chana Masala Taco (Stewed Chick Peas in a Coconut Curry Sauce over Date and Apricot Cous Cous, topped with Goat Cheese & Scallions - A little sweeter and not as spicy as your typical Indian chana masala as its stewed in a coconut curry sauce. Caught myself looking for a little more of the traditional dry, spicy taste, which I'm used to. The flavor and consistency of the date and apricot cous cous seemed to dominate the taco but all-in-all I was impressed with how well all flavors meshed. Chicken Tinga Taco (Chipotle Braised Chicken with Tomatoes, & Charred Onions, topped with Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco Crumbles, & Scallions) - This was probably the most traditional of the three and my favorite. I was a little disappointed with the texture of the chicken, a little on the dryer side but had great flavor. Good thing for the salsa verde to compliment the chicken! Charred onions were a great touch. BBQ Beef Brisket Taco (Slow Braised Beef Brisket with House-made Chipotle Barbeque Sauce, Chipotle Slaw, & Shaved Scallions) - So where I thought the Chicken Taco was a little dry, this taco had way too much moisture. The brisket was dripping barbecue than smothered in chipotle slaw. The taco was soggy before I got around to finishing it. Chipotle overload for me and no other flavor except the scallions to even it out...Meh. Try it out for yourself, this place has great ratings and just opened a brick and mortar in Uptown so they must be doing something right. Will definitely be trying something other than the tacos next time! read more

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I had the Korean BBQ Sliders and I would get them again, but so much of this menu looks too good. I look fwd to the next try. read more

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The tacos are good, so long as the truck shows up according to its website. 2nd time in the past 4 visits that they weren't at their LakePointe location on Friday. Evidently hiring a web designer to update their website to keep customers informed of locations isn't worth the cost. To their credit, they try to communicate their change of plans via Twitter but this isn't what you see at the top of the mobile website. For the money, the South American food truck at the gas station at South Blvd & Emerywood Drive is better. $2 tacos on homemade, double wrapped tortillas and you can count on them being there. read more

I never thought I'd say this, but my favorite taco in Charlotte comes from a food truck. As much as I love Bakersfield, Cantina 1511, and Sabor, none of them hold a candle to the beef brisket tacos at Tin Kitchen. Add in some of the best customer service and friendliest servers and you've got yourself a winning combination. The pork belly taco and flank steak tacos are also crowd favorites- honestly I've never had anything from this food truck that I didn't love. I will 100% go out of my way to find what brewery or local business they're parked at in order to get my craving satisfied. read more

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Went to the food truck rally this Friday and tried these guys out. I had the chana masala taco, Thai coconut curry taco and also the BBQ pork taco. All three were delicious my favorite being the chana masala taco- the blend of goat cheese couscous and chick peas with the curry sauce is to die for! The Thai coconut shrimp taco was lacking on the shrimp and could have used some more something? I am doing a low carb diet so I just wanted to eat the fillings and asked for a fork but didn't get one, no biggie cuz my hands worked just fine :). The staff were extremely friendly and I was told they started their tacos off with the BBQ one and it had some very good flavors with some complexity to it. The day was pretty rainy so we didn't get to enjoy the surroundings but it was worth waiting in the rain for. Also, the tacos were on soft corn tortillas which I've never been a fan of I normally prefer flour if I'm going for carbs. read more

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Latley weve been going to less restaurants and more breweries or food truck locations. TIN Kitchen is my favorite food truck there is. I also like that I dont have to follow it around, If I want it, I can find them at NODA Brewing or Resident Culture. Their presentation is phenomonal and the food taste matches up! Follow them on IG to keep up with their specials! read more

Awesome service!!! Beyond delicious food!! I had the pork belly, mac-n-cheese goat cheese special! OMG! Deliciousness!! read more

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I like TIN Kitchen better than most because they are reliable. They are where they say their going to be, and I've never visited them and they were out of food. The food is fresh and spicy in a good way! My favorite dish here is the Chicken Tinga tacos. You can also mix and match tacos. The buffalo cauliflower is also very interesting and should be tried at least once. read more

I needed an easy but delicious catering option for a lunch I was buying for a team of about 30 people. Placing the order was a piece of cake and the menu looked amazing. I was, however, a little nervous considering I based my entire decision on the other yelp reviews. The delivery was on time and super professional. My team was so impressed with their lunch. THEY LOVED IT! I would highly recommend TIN Kitchen as a reasonable and delicious catering option! read more

Charlotte has a lot of good food trucks; this one rules the roost in my opinion. As far as breadth, value, and taste, they are simply unbeatable. Every time I eat with them they have a different daily special that I simply can't leave without trying. Pork belly tacos are my go to staple, they are a must try. read more

Had the 3 taco combo with chips and salsa. The sizes of the taco were pretty small. I had the pork belly, thai shrimp and the BBQ brisket. Pork belly and Thai shrimp were tasty but small. The BBQ briskets were over cooked and dry. Overall decent tacos but a little pricy. read more

Had it today for lunch as it is convenient at my work building on Thursday! I had the pork carnitas quesadilla which was delicious! I am not a fan of spicy food and although this quesadilla was labeled as spicy, it just has a little kick but not too much to scare away the anti-spicy like myself! The pork was very juicy and I was delighted to see yellow peppers in the quesadilla. Usually most people use green since it's the cheaper of the pepper options. I would return again but I'm only knocking them a star for portions - this quesadilla is only 3 wedges but understandable for a food truck. read more

Stumbled on this little gem casually and it fully won me over! The people who work here are very nice and create an enjoyable environment. It's a clean food truck and the food presentation is very nice. The food tastes great and the portions are well worth the moolah. It's one of the most popular food trucks in the uptown area and I can see why. If you see it, try it out! read more

Food was amazing. Delivered and set up on time. Our staff unanimously voted to use Tin Kitchen again for future meetings. We got the Buffalo Cauliflower and Tinga chicken. Both were great. The salsa was also fantastic. The freshness of everything was evident. Highly recommend. read more