Taqueria El Pirul

We heard about this place from some complete strangers. Love how friendly people are in NC. The food here is so authentic. We knew it was a good sign when the place was packed and nearly everyone was speaking Spanish! We got a variety of tacos and can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

I'm sorry but this is NOT good at all... these were store bought NACHO chips and the salsa tastes the same(Not real tortilla chips & homemade salsa). My actual sope was soggy and the meat had no flavor. Everything tasted like water. Unfortunately this place is a no-go for me.

Don't miss this authentic taco shop in the older section of west Gastonia. All of the classic tacos--carnitas, barbacoa, pollo, lengua (beef tongue) and more--served on corn tortillas with onions and cilantro. They have great horchata de arroz (sweet rice water) and hibiscus tea, as well as bottled Coca-Cola and other drinks! You get the customary chips and salsa complimentary. If you want additional baskets, they are available for a charge. In addition to tacos, they have tortas, Mexican plates and other specialties. Service is friendly and FAST! Don't worry about having cash. They take cards.

Worst Mexican food ever, the burrito not wrapped, cold and cheese not melted. The chips are nacho chips, I'm sorry but it's disgusting. Not Mexican authentic food sorry.

Salsa was good, chips seemed to be out of a bag but the tacos are freakin awesome!!! I had an asada, carnitas and barbacoa. Muy bueno! Give them a shot if you're looking for great street style authentic tacos!

I don't know why Gastonia has so many "sit and be waited on" LatAm restaurants, and just a few humble tacquerias. I agree with other reviewers, if you're looking for a place like this, it'll meet your expectations. You can get some genuine items inexpensively and they have a modest menu that goes beyond the usual tacos and burritos.The ambiance of being in the back of a long building, with no windows, makes it feel a bit hole-in-the-wall ... but the seats and tables are tidy. If you're an anglo the staff will speak to you in English first. As a humble family kitchen, it serves it's niche here just fine.

Awesome little spot for legit tacos. Definitely go for the homemade tortilla option on the tacos. I had a chorizo taco and the torta milanesa. The torta was huge with plenty of ingredients. Salsas are all delicious. Service was excellent!Our server spoke great English so if you are a gringo like me then don't be concerned... just go in and grab a seat. Order some tacos and pay at the counter when you leave.

Amazing! The food was all outstanding. I had tacos Pastor and Asada. Definitely try the homade tortillas. The sauces were all extremely flavorful. Service was amazing and the food came quickly. Will be back again for sure.

Delicious! The salsa is good even though the chips are from a bag and salty. I had 3 tacos with homemade tortillas. Chorizo was really good and not a bit of grease. Pastor delicious and the carnitas was also good. Slightly dry but thats ok they give you very flavorful sauces to put on it! The grilled jalapeño was a nice touch.

I had the stree tacos the steak tacos was not good because the steak was tough not good.The service was good. And we ate outside the flies was terrible but it was a nice day food could have been better!!