Tacos Oaxaca

Let's face it, many of us are always bemoaning the fact that we wish we had more "good" restaurants in Fuquay-Varina (like there's not enough of them already). But what happens when you discover a seemingly hidden place that shocks you with their superb food offerings - and they've been here for awhile?This is exactly what happened to us. We often visit that shopping center on Main street where Food Lion and Planet Fitness are located, and yes, we've occasionally caught a glimpse of Tacos Oaxaca while riding by - thinking nothing, assuming that it was just another of the many Mexican hole in the wall eateries.But the other day we were driving past and decided to just stop and "finally" try them out. Initially (and wrongfully so) assuming that this was just going to be another run of the mill Mexican restaurant, we were absolutely surprised at how good the food is there. No, this is not your typical taco and burrito place - rather, it takes familiar Mexican food items that we've all become familiar with to a whole new level.We had the shredded beef street tacos (as they are called) with the standard fare of refried beans and rice. The street tacos we were served are smaller than your typical tacos, in what looks like a soft flour (red in color) taco shell. The shredded beef was so tender (add superbly seasoned also) and well prepared, that they just melted in your mouth - literally the best tacos that I've had in a long while. My wife had another dish and she absolutely loved it. We just kept muttering, "How did we not discover this place earlier?" and that hits home the fact that all too many folks will unintentially ignore this place during a drive-by, because it doesn't reach out and initially grab your attention. Another interesting tidbit is that unlike most Mexican restaurants that have like a 100 plus items on their menus, Tacos Oaxaca has a very small menu, making it easier to order. The thing about their food is their take on traditional Mexican dishes - the seasoning and what they put in their dishes is a cut above the competition. Now this is a small place and yes they have tables so you can eat there, and the place is tastefully decorated, but they also have a very large take-out service. Now we realize that food tastes are subjective. One person's absolute delight may be offset by another's disappointment - that's just the way it is in life. All we can do is to give this place our highest recommendation and if you're looking for good (a cut above) Mexican food, without visiting a high-end, super expensive eatery - by all means, get your butts over to Tacos Oaxaca.Highly recommended 5 stars based on the pricing and the presentation/taste of their offerings.

Went here about 1 hour before they closed & got our food to go and I must say the customer service was great, so we had high hopes. Ordered 1 single birria taco, 3 chicken taco combo, an acp with veggies, and a side of pico. The 3 chicken tacos had onion & we said no onion, so my boyfriend couldn't even eat & you can't pick them off because the onions are small. The apc barely had any chicken or veggies & it was $15- not worth it. Tbh the birria taco was the best thing out of what we got. The salsa had no flavor, needed more everything-very basic. & the pico was in a 1oz container but it was $3- that's insane.-won't be back

Excellent. Hidden away in an average strip mall. Very clean, very organized, small and great selection. Oaxaca is our goto place for Mexican in the area. Service is outstanding, menu selection perfect. Priced very reasonably. My wife got the street tacos while I settled on Steak Fajitas. Huge portion and Excellent spice. Definitely be back to try other items.

This was just ok. I had high hopes. I was let down. The service was just cold, you could tell they didn't want to be there. The food was ok, but also way too expensive. The place itself was ok. If my parents didn't like their food so much this place would probably be a two star. I do not recommend the shrimp quesadilla.

This location is just as bad as their location in Lillington! They reuse their chips! I watched it happen! And they are stingy with their alcohol pours and salsa! What else are they cutting corners on?! Do not eat here!!

Overall, the food was pretty good, but I think it was overpriced for the size. I could make better quesadillas at home if I had the right meat and we didn't order a second burrito, but we got an extra one and got charged. We feel bad for the waitress because she told us that she was going to have to comp the pay for the burrito that she mistakenly added. The ambiance of the resurants was not well balanced with the service or food.

This spot is small but really cute. We started off with a round of beers and an order of cheese dip. For our meals it was the combo tacos (you get two tacos with rice and beans) with a margarita (no salt) for me and the Texas ACP for my mom. The food and drinks were both good. My only complaint is that it got busier towards the end of service so it took a while to pay.

Wanted some tacos but didn't want to drive to Raleigh. Saw good reviews and went in to try Tacos Oaxaca. Full menu was available online. Called in foe a carry out order and they were very pleasant on the phone. I was greeted when I walked in the door and there was a nice amount of people dining in. The place was clean, open and we could see the kitchen. They have a full bar from what we could tell.We ordered the birra, brisket, carna asada, and shrimp tacos. All the meats were cooked perfectlying. The tacos were served with salsa Verde and it gave the tacos great flavor. I would have like a crema for the shrimp taco and will order next time. My husband all order quaso and he loved it! The salad and chips were also fresh. We will be back to try more.

"Delicious food, top-notch service, and a cozy vibe. Perfect lunch spot!""Delicious food, top-notch service, and a cozy vibe. Perfect lunch spot!"

Stopped in randomly looking for lunch and couldn't have been happier! Tacos were incredible and the rest of the selection was great. Very reasonably priced and the folks running the place were very friendly! Will be a regular stop when in the area.