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🌮 Mexican

Authentic Mexican Restaurants in Raleigh

Discover Mexican in Raleigh—fresh tacos, vibrant salsas, grilled meats, and traditional dishes served with handmade tortillas and bold flavors.

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Taco Stands & Taquerias

Handmade tortillas filled with grilled meats, fresh salsas, and classic toppings.
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Tacos Las Tarascas

Tacos Las Tarascas

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Authentic Mexican eatery offering huaraches, gorditas, and tortas with fresh ingredients in a casual setting.
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Paty’s Tacos

Paty’s Tacos

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🌳 East Raleigh
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Mexican eatery serving standout tacos and burritos with quick service in a casual gas station spot in Raleigh.
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K38 Baja Grill

K38 Baja Grill

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K38 Baja Grill blends coastal Mexican flavors with a lively atmosphere, featuring standout dishes like fajitas and fresh margaritas in Raleigh’s Downtown.
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Los Tacos De Garcia

Los Tacos De Garcia

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Authentic Mexican food truck in Raleigh offering fresh corn tortillas, bold tacos, and fast service with outdoor seating in Northeast Raleigh.
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Fritos Burgers & Tacos

Fritos Burgers & Tacos

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🎓 Wade & Hillsborough
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Fritos Burgers & Tacos serves authentic tacos and classic burgers with a casual, trendy atmosphere and quick service in Raleigh.
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Lobos Tacos Y Pupusas

Lobos Tacos Y Pupusas

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🌲 Northwest Raleigh
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Women-owned Mexican eatery in Northwest Raleigh serves up authentic tacos, pupusas, and burritos with fast service and fresh tortillas.
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Tacos and Burger shop food truck

Tacos and Burger shop food truck

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🌳 East Raleigh
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Latino-owned taco and burger food truck in Raleigh serving top-notch quesabirrias, carne asada, and fresh lemonade with fast, friendly service.
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Taqueria La Sabrosita # 1

Taqueria La Sabrosita # 1

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🌲 Northwest Raleigh
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Authentic Mexican eatery serving generous, flavorful tacos and burritos with fresh ingredients and quick service in Raleigh’s Northwest neighborhood.
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Lobera Tacos & Tequila

Lobera Tacos & Tequila

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Lobera Tacos & Tequila serves authentic Mexican fare with standout birria and cocktails, delivering fresh flavors near NC State University.
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13 Tacos and Taps

13 Tacos and Taps

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🏡 North Raleigh
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Latino- and women-owned Mexican eatery serving innovative tacos, local cocktails, and small plates in a trendy North Raleigh setting.
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Regional Mexican Flavors

Dishes from across Mexico—mole, cochinita, and rich, slow-cooked specialties.

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San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - Raleigh

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - Raleigh

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🌲 Northwest Raleigh

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Taco Place

Taco Place

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🌲 Northwest Raleigh

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Los Tacos De Garcia

Los Tacos De Garcia

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El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

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Cafe Capistrano Mexican Restaurant

Cafe Capistrano Mexican Restaurant

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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bartaco

bartaco

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🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

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La Santa Modern Mexican Food

La Santa Modern Mexican Food

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🌃 Downtown

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Los Tres Vaqueros

Los Tres Vaqueros

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🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

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Street Food Classics

Elotes, quesadillas, and crunchy tostadas with bright, tangy sauces.

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Torero's Mexican Restaurant

Torero's Mexican Restaurant

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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Torchy's Tacos

Torchy's Tacos

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🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

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Taqueria coco loco taco loco

Taqueria coco loco taco loco

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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Taqueria Salsabanero

Taqueria Salsabanero

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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Taqueria La Sabrosita # 1

Taqueria La Sabrosita # 1

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🌲 Northwest Raleigh

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Tacos and Burger shop food truck

Tacos and Burger shop food truck

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🌳 East Raleigh

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Tacos Mi Tierra Caliente

Tacos Mi Tierra Caliente

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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bartaco

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Torero's Mexican Restaurant

Torero's Mexican Restaurant

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh
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Torchy's Tacos

Torchy's Tacos

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Taqueria coco loco taco loco

Taqueria coco loco taco loco

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh
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Taqueria Salsabanero

Taqueria Salsabanero

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh
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Taqueria La Sabrosita # 1

Taqueria La Sabrosita # 1

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🌲 Northwest Raleigh
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Castillo Mexican Restaurant

Castillo Mexican Restaurant

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🚶 Southeast Raleigh

🚶 Southeast Raleigh

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Vibrant Raleigh Mexican restaurant with authentic dishes, generous portions, fresh tortillas, and a lively bar featuring cocktails and beer.
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El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

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🌃 Downtown

🌃 Downtown

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Local chain delivering Mexican favorites like fajita quesadilla and margaritas in a casual cozy setting in downtown Raleigh.
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Taqueria La Sabrosita # 1

Taqueria La Sabrosita # 1

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🌲 Northwest Raleigh

🌲 Northwest Raleigh

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Authentic Mexican eatery serving generous, flavorful tacos and burritos with fresh ingredients and quick service in Raleigh’s Northwest neighborhood.
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Carajillo's mexican kitchen 2

Carajillo's mexican kitchen 2

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🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

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Contemporary Mexican kitchen offering fresh, flavorful dishes with standout cocktails and attentive service in Raleigh’s Falls Village.
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Las Marias

Las Marias

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🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

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Brightly colored Mexican cafe with painted furniture serving classic fare with beer and margaritas.
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Taqueria Salsabanero

Taqueria Salsabanero

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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Raleigh's Taqueria Salsabanero serves authentic Mexican favorites like birria tacos with quick service and outdoor seating.
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Beto El Poblano

Beto El Poblano

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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Mexican restaurant in Raleigh noted for traditional, flavorful tacos and a lively outdoor patio with fast service.
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Gonza Tacos Y Tequila

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila

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🏡 North Raleigh

🏡 North Raleigh

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Mexican-Colombian plates are served in a relaxed setting with eclectic decor.
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Barbacoa Doña Tere

Barbacoa Doña Tere

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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Authentic Mexican barbacoa with fast service, offering casual dining in Northeast Raleigh with takeout and dine-in options.
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Tacos Mi Tierra Caliente

Tacos Mi Tierra Caliente

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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Authentic Raleigh taco spot serving fresh, flavorful tacos with great portions, complemented by a casual atmosphere and quick service.
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Chilango

Chilango

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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Vibrant Mexican gateway in Raleigh offering fresh tacos, a salsa bar, and local favorites in a lively, family-friendly setting.
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13 Tacos and Taps

13 Tacos and Taps

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🏡 North Raleigh

🏡 North Raleigh

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Latino- and women-owned Mexican eatery serving innovative tacos, local cocktails, and small plates in a trendy North Raleigh setting.
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A Toda Madre Mexican Kitchen

A Toda Madre Mexican Kitchen

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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A Toda Madre blends Mexican tradition with modern spirit, offering bold flavors and fresh cocktails in Raleigh’s Northeast neighborhood.
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El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

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🖐️ Five Points

🖐️ Five Points

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Local chain serving Mexican staples, margaritas, and beer in a casual Raleigh setting.
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El Taco Market

El Taco Market

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🌳 East Raleigh

🌳 East Raleigh

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Latino-owned Mexican restaurant in Raleigh offering fast service with specialties like burritos and tacos, featuring a casual, family-friendly setting.
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Los Cuates So-Cal Mexican Restaurant

Los Cuates So-Cal Mexican Restaurant

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🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

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Relaxed eatery serving authentic Southern California-style Mexican staples like tacos and burritos in North Hills Raleigh.
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La Costeña #2

La Costeña #2

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🌳 East Raleigh

🌳 East Raleigh

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Mexican restaurant offering fast, reliable service with delicious comfort food and notable sopes in a casual, quiet environment.
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Gym Tacos

Gym Tacos

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🖐️ Five Points

🖐️ Five Points

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Vibrant taco spot in Raleigh offering expertly crafted tacos, burritos, and quesadillas with a trendy, casual setting near a BP gas station.
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San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - Raleigh

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - Raleigh

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🌲 Northwest Raleigh

🌲 Northwest Raleigh

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Upmarket Mexican restaurant serving traditional dishes and classic cocktails in a vibrant, family-friendly space in Raleigh.
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Taco Bamba Raleigh

Taco Bamba Raleigh

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🎓 Wade & Hillsborough

🎓 Wade & Hillsborough

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Latino-owned taco restaurant in Raleigh offering bold tacos, fast service, great cocktails, and casual trendy indoor/outdoor dining.
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El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

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🌳 East Raleigh

🌳 East Raleigh

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Casual joint offering familiar Mexican dishes such as fajitas & chimichangas in a colorful setting.
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Las Tortas del Barrio Food Truck

Las Tortas del Barrio Food Truck

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🌳 East Raleigh

🌳 East Raleigh

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Authentic taco truck in Raleigh serving hearty meat-filled tacos and tortas with flavorful toppings in a casual, trendy setting.
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Dos Taquitos

Dos Taquitos

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🌲 Northwest Raleigh

🌲 Northwest Raleigh

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Vibrant cantina since 1991 serving steak tacos & authentic Mexican dishes with outdoor seating in Northwest Raleigh.
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Mariscos Nayarit

Mariscos Nayarit

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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Vibrant seafood spot serving heaping Mexican plates like fajitas and margaritas in a family-friendly setting.
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Bartaco

Bartaco

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🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

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Bartaco delivers casual yet trendy dining with fresh tacos, great cocktails, and fast service in Raleigh’s North Hills neighborhood.
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Bronco Tacos

Bronco Tacos

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🏬 Crabtree & Glenwood

🏬 Crabtree & Glenwood

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Fresh, expertly crafted tacos and Mexican dishes with standout mole sauce and friendly service in a welcoming Raleigh spot.
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bartaco

bartaco

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🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

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Taco spot at North Hills, Raleigh serving petite street-style tacos and bold cocktails in a lively, trendy atmosphere.
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Los Cuates So-Cal Food - Drive-Thru

Los Cuates So-Cal Food - Drive-Thru

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🌮 Mexican

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🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

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Authentic California-style Mexican eats served fast via drive-thru in Raleigh with a large menu featuring burritos, birria, and flavorful tacos.
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Lola's Beach Bar

Lola's Beach Bar

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🖐️ Five Points

🖐️ Five Points

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Baja-style bar with strong cocktails and live performances, serving fresh Mexican food in a trendy, beach-style setting with fast service.
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