4 Best Taco Restaurants near Oak Island

“Pretty good food. We rode our bikes there and they don't have a bike rack or anything so just be forewarned about that. The restaurant itself is pretty tight in some areas and nothing to sound deaden everyone talking inside.We ended up sitting outside and that was totally fine with me with a wonderful view of the beach. Our server was attentive as well.“

“Update: I've now been there 5 times total. And I won't go again. I'm done. Two visits in the past month, and I've experienced the closed order window, "I have been to Kai Joe's three times in the past 10 days. Today was the first day that I didn't actually eat there. The tacos are very good. However service can be very slow. Oftentimes you show up to order at the ordering window, and they tell you they will be with you in a few minutes. Today when I arrived there was a line of approximately a dozen people waiting at the window, which was closed. There were 15 or 20 people sitting at the tables outside who said they had ordered, but were waiting on their food. After the ordering window didn't open for 20 minutes, and nobody received their food either, I left. Good tacos, bad service.UPDATE, Nov 2022: Food is still very good. Service can still be a little bit hit or miss, but the key seems to be simply calling and ordering ahead. Phone orders do seem to take priority, and if you can give them 10 or 15 minutes leave time your food is almost always ready when you get there. Given that, I will recommend them.Features: Outdoor picnic table seating in an open space“

“Great food and atmosphere.“

“So so so good. My family was visiting Southport and in the mood for good Mexican food. We wanted something that was good quality without sit-down, full service restaurant prices. Mama C's taquiera fit the bill exactly, and my teenage son said the steak quesadilla was the best he's ever had. Don't expect much in the way of ambiance - just really, really good food.“