Tacos worth
crossing the city for.
A loud, happy neighborhood taqueria in Plaza Midwood — slow-cooked meats, hand-pressed tortillas, and margaritas that don't skimp. No reservations needed, but we'll happily save you a table.
Open Tonight?
Tue–Thu 11–9 · Fri–Sat 11–10 · Sun 11–8
Find Us
1223 Central Ave
Plaza Midwood, Charlotte, NC
Hungry Now?
Feed the whole crew, take the credit.
Office lunches, birthday blowouts, wedding late-nights — our taco bar has never once left a party hungry. Tell us the date and headcount; we handle the rest.
The Burrito Box
- Individually boxed burritos (3 protein choices)
- Chips, salsa trio & guac
- Agua fresca by the gallon
- Free delivery within 5 miles
The Taco Bar
- Build-your-own taco station, 3 proteins
- Warm tortillas pressed on-site
- Rice, beans, elote, churros
- Setup, serving & cleanup crew included
The Full Fiesta
- Everything in the Taco Bar, plus
- Quesadilla & nacho stations
- Margarita/mocktail bar add-on available
- Dedicated event coordinator
Request catering
We reply within one business day with availability and a firm quote. No deposit until you confirm.
Request received!
Thanks — our catering crew will call you within one business day with a firm quote.
Walk-ins welcome, planners rewarded.
Request a table and we'll hold it for 15 minutes past your time. For parties over 8, just call us directly.
Request a table
We confirm every request by text within 30 minutes during open hours.
You're on the list!
Watch for our confirmation text — your table is held for 15 minutes past your time.
Why book with us
- Free chips & salsa land on the table the second you sit down.
- Kid-approved: quesadilla happy meals and high chairs, zero side-eye.
- Patio season year-round: heaters in winter, misters in summer.
- Dog-friendly patio — water bowls and pup treats on request.
More than tacos: the neighborhood's living room.
Free events, every week. Just show up — regulars get first dibs on the good tables.
Trivia Night
Five rounds, teams up to 6. Winning table eats free (up to $60). Hosted by our own trivia tyrant, Dee.
Every Tuesday · 7:00 PM · Free to playLive on the Patio
Local singer-songwriters and small bands, unplugged on the patio. This month: rotating Charlotte acts.
Every Friday · 8:00 PM · No coverMidwood Mural Walk
Meet at our front door for a guided walk of Plaza Midwood's murals, ending back here for $5 margaritas.
First Saturday · 11:00 AM · Free4.9 stars, 2,300+ neighbors can't be wrong.
A few favorites from the regulars. (Sample content shown in this demo.)
"The birria taco with that consommé should be illegal in at least three states. We come every Friday and the staff knows our order."
Priya S. · Plaza Midwood · 2 weeks ago
"Ordered the Taco Bar for my daughter's graduation — 60 people, zero leftovers, and three guests asked for the caterer's card. Flawless."
Marcus T. · NoDa · 1 month ago
"Finally a vegan option that isn't an afterthought — the cauliflower al pastor is genuinely one of the best tacos here. Trivia Tuesdays are a blast."
Elena R. · Dilworth · 3 weeks ago
Come hungry, leave happy.
Free parking behind the building. Street parking on Central Ave after 6pm.
Hours
Find the flame
1223 Central AvePlaza Midwood
Charlotte, NC 28205
Look for the orange mural wall — you can't miss us. Two blocks from the Central Ave light rail stop.
The Regulars Club
Every 10th taco free. First dibs on event tickets. A birthday churro with your name on it. One email a month, zero spam — unsubscribe anytime.