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Salvadoran food truck serving fresh tacos and pupusas with authentic flavor, friendly service, and quick turnaround in Northwest Raleigh.

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Tacos y pupusas Estrellita

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Enjoy fresh Salvadoran tacos and pupusas from Tacos y Pupusas Estrellita food truck in Raleigh, NC. Friendly service and great prices await.

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Tacos y pupusas Estrellita delivers a genuine Salvadoran culinary experience from a vibrant food truck setting. Known for their flavorful tacos and authentic pupusas, the team offers attentive service and maintains quick preparation times, making it a favored spot for lunch and dinner.

What to Expect:

    🌮 Authentic Salvadoran tacos and pupusas
    ⏱️ Efficient service with short wait times
    🍽️ Outdoor casual dining with picnic tables
    💳 Convenient card payment options
    👩‍🍳 Latino- and women-owned establishment

Important Information:

    – Price Range: $10–20
    – Location: Gas station at 6619 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
    – Hours: Open Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 9 PM; closed Sundays
    – Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking
    – Reservations: Accepted
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📍 Local Insights

🌮 Signature Pupusas & Tacos: The pupusas with meat and cheese and the campechano tacos receive especially strong acclaim for authentic Salvadoran flavor.

🛻 Food Truck Setting Near Gas Station: Located at a Valero station, look for the vibrant yellow food truck with nearby picnic tables for casual outdoor eating.

💳 Card Payments Accepted: Despite being a food truck, Estrellita offers credit and debit card options, making transactions easy for visitors.

⏰ Short Wait Times & Quick Service: Guests frequently mention wait times under 10 minutes, even during busy lunch and dinner hours.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 10 AM to 9 PM

Tuesday: 10 AM to 9 PM

Wednesday: 10 AM to 9 PM

Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM

Friday: 10 AM to 9 PM

Saturday: 10 AM to 9 PM

Sunday: Closed

👉 Best For

Lunch, dinner, solo dining, families
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Tacos y pupusas Estrellita

6619 Glenwood Ave
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Raleigh
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NC
27612

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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Tacos y pupusas Estrellita is widely praised for its fresh, authentic Salvadoran tacos and pupusas, earning top marks from most guests for flavor and service. Visitors repeatedly note the friendly, knowledgeable staff and quick service as standout features. Some reviews mention the casual gas station setting, but customers appreciate the great prices and tasty menu. A few minor critiques exist, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
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What You'll Find

Pupusas; Tacos; Steak Burrito; Chicken Nachos; Mangos dessert; Free street parking; Card payments; Latino-owned; Women-owned

📆 Best Times to Visit

Arrive late morning to early evening on weekdays and Saturdays to avoid peak lunch/dinner rush; closed Sundays.
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