Street Tacos Cantina — Restaurant in Raleigh

Overall Rating: 5.8/10 This venue offers a vibrant atmosphere with culturally rich interior design and satisfactory service, providing a decent dining experience highlighted by fresh and flavorful Mexican cuisine.

Atmosphere: 5.9/10 Though small, the dine-in area is visually striking with a bold and culturally themed interior that creates good vibes. The availability of outside dining adds to its appeal, making it a pleasant place for enjoying a meal.

Service: 5.6/10 Service is efficient with order placement at the front desk. The staff member was notably polite and friendly, ensuring that the takeout was well-packaged and complete, contributing positively to the overall service experience.

Food:

Tacos: 6.5/10 The tacos stood out with their freshness and flavorful execution. The variety of sauces enhanced the dining experience by adding unique spices that complemented the perfectly cooked steak. The broad selection of taco styles surpasses what is typically available at standard Mexican restaurants.

Burrito: 5.5/10 A solid offering with no particular faults. The chicken was fresh, and the burrito itself was well-proportioned, satisfying in both size and filling.

Nachos: 5.1/10 These were generally well-received with a good mix of flavors from various ingredients. However, the presence of some stale chips detracted from the quality, although the cheese and steak components were appreciated.

Value: 5.9/10 The pricing reflects the quality of the food, making it a reasonable choice for those seeking quality tacos and Mexican fare. The value is adequate for the quality and portion...

Taco Tuesday false advertising. Deceptive pricing.

So my husband wanted to try this restaurant and we had been waiting for it to open for a while. We saw on their Facebook page that they offer $2 tacos on Tuesday. Neither one of us is familiar with street tacos as opposed to regular tacos so Tuesday seemed like a cost conscious way to try the place out.

My husband went to the restaurant and ordered 3 tacos. He told the employee that served him (who turned out to be the manger) that it was his first time there. Rather than offer the $2 special, my husband was charged over $15 for the 3 small tacos. Of course when he got home, I questioned why the cost was so high. My husband said that was the price he was told. He is a really nice guy and he paid to avoid confrontation.

I called the restaurant and asked if they were honoring the $2 tacos. The Manger answered the phone and knew exactly which customer my husband was. He claimed he offered my my husband the $2 tacos and that my husband refused (lie #1). He then claimed that the tacos that husband ordered were larger than the $2 tacos (lie #2). He then said if we returned on the following Tuesday he would add a free tacos to whatever we ordered (lie #3).

So today (4/25/23) my husband went back. He ordered 3 tacos. The manager remembered him but no free tacos. He honored the $2 price today but the tacos for $2 were the same size as the ones we paid over $5 each for.

The food was okay. Definitely not worth $5 per tiny tacos. Will not go back again because of their deceptive pricing. Very...

Yesterday was our first visit there, Taco Tuesday. Tacos were really good, the steak and chicken were my favorite! Small piece of gristle in the steak but no big deal. The pork was a little fatty/richer than the others and maybe too much for me. The chicken wasn't dry and it had a good kick of spice to it. The red and green sauces also, both had a bit of spice to it so be aware if you are sensitive to spice levels and try to bit lightly at first while sampling for your tolerance. The tortillas were very good, very thin, seemed very fresh and paired well with the meat. We sat outside because the music inside was too loud, with the flashing lights it gave off more of a nightclub feel, but the lights were too bright to make it a nightclub vibe making it feel a bit off. Sitting outside though we really enjoyed the food and the music was a far...