Gym Tacos 2 restaurant

Can I just say I'm sorry we took so long to try them....so fresh,so delicious, large portions,so yummy. My husband said the best freshest burrito he's ever had and that's saying something for him. I loved my steak bowl (it's HUGE) and we also ordered a tortilla cheese thing to try forgot the name it started with a B and it was so good. 😋 They have a salsa bar and the avocado salsa is amazing. We did get chips for $3.50 and I would skip that next time, they were basic chips nothing special. Go, run, visit NOW!!! You won't be sorry it will take you a bit of menu staring to decide what to order tho, we will be back, I will get a quesadilla next time. 😁

Very college area with lots of students inside. The design and atmosphere was amazing with the art. Also there was a Gojo drawing not to take too much salsa which by the way was amazing, both the salsa and drawing. The food was great. The shrimp taco was light and refreshing. The tacos were very very cheesy and had a nice sauce. But the real deal was the nacho tower. It was unique, ginormous, and very tasty. Do not eat by yourself if you dont want a heart attack.

We have been to Gym Taco on Hillsborough St multiple times over the years and the food is always good. Unfortunately, the chips are not free with meal purchases and you have to pay for chips. They have a salsa bar with good fresh salsa and red pickled onions, yum! We usually order the burritos and haven't had anything else on the menu. Would we return to Gym tacos on Hillsborough? Yes, most definitely and we have! The reason why we gave it 4 stars is the price, $40 for 2 burritos and 2 drinks.

My child needed to use the restroom and female staff said if we are not ordering to next time don't use the bathroom. It's just a bathroom, no need to be stuck up. Whatever happen to simple human decency. It's better to provide good service all around even for those passing thru with an emergency, it's better than the public out back relieving themselves scaring customers away

Tacos were delicious. Tower nachos so much fun and so much food. The salsa bar had a great selection.

Just hands down our favorite place. Excellent food with great flavors. I always get the quesadilla and bring home leftovers because it's huge. Chicken is amazing. We also love the pastor tacos with pineapple garnish. They have several salsas to choose from, the dark red spicy is the best but they are all good in their own right! The service is great, tonight they brought us a mouse brownie dessert that we hadn't ordered or requested and it was just amazing. Voila here you are! Super cool atmosphere as well with graffiti and decor. Again, hands down our favorite place.

Great authentic street tacos! I was surprised at how much I liked them because they are so similar to authentic Mexican street tacos; even down to the topping on the protein! Good atmosphere that is welcoming to everyone! Easy to understand the menu. Good salsa! Prices are a little high.. but it's worth it Clean facilities, kitchen, tables, and bathroom.

Super busy but absolutely worth it! The food was amazing. I got a bunch of different tacos and not one was even one notch under perfection. Authentic Mexican food. I can almost guarantee satisfaction. Not cheap but worth it for sure.

Gym Tacos is one of my favorite local fast-casual Mexican spots, and it hits every time. The steak burrito is awesome, flavorful (super juicy steak), filling (giant), and consistently well-made. Orders come out fast (usually within 5-10 minutes) and always warm, which is exactly what you want from a place like this. But let's be honest, the real star here is the salsa bar. Especially the green avocado sauce. It's so good it's honestly dangerous. I could drink that stuff. That sauce alone is the main reason I keep coming back, and it elevates everything on the menu. Yes, it's a smidge pricier than some other fast-casual Mexican spots, but between the quality, speed, and that salsa bar, I happily pay it every time. It feels worth it. If you're looking for quick, flavorful Mexican food with standout sauces and reliable execution, Gym Tacos is absolutely the move.

Gym tacos can do no wrong in my book. Hands down my go to taco spot. The service was great, considering lunch hours. And the outdoor area was perfect for such a pretty day. I did an online order for pick up, but clearly couldn't make it home. I couldn't resist enjoying it on their patio.

We decided to stop by here on our way to a concert in the area, and had a pretty good experience overall. The vibe of the restaurant was chill and perfect for a quick bite that's a step up from fast food. I liked being able to see the kitchen from the front lobby area and we had plenty of time to review the menu without feeling rushed. They had customers constantly in and out, so I honestly had pretty high hopes for the restaurant based on this and the reviews online. I thought the food was tasty but slightly dry (and especially the chicken) without the sauces available on the side counter. Staff/ service was prompt and our food was hot! I would definitely return here and try some of their other menu options to get a better idea of the flavor profiles and provide a more in-depth review!

They are very generous with the amount of shrimp that goes into the gym taco. The shrimp was fresh and basically falling off in every bite. This was probably my favorite and it tasted delicious with the lime and salsa. I also ordered the suadero and lengua tacos but it was difficult to distinguish between the two, which goes to say the lengua quality wasn't that great. The suadero was alright but nothing to write home about. I know it's not authentic, but I'm not a big corn tortilla lover, so I liked that the default tortillas were made of flour and that they also only came with one. The food came out pretty quickly, the workers were kind, and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to choose from on a Monday night.

As a LA transplant, I'm always on the lookout for a place to get legitimately good tacos. So many people talk this place up, I had to check it out. Been here 3 times now. The tacos are solid: the meats are good, the tortillas are good - solid. Their salsas are in a bar - there are only 4 but they're all good. The horchata is legit. But for the prices they charge, these ought to be the best tacos and burritos I've ever tasted. Just spent $15 on a burrito, for crissakes! With lettuce in it! You can't get out of this place for under $20 and I'm not trying to spend like that on lunch.

Nachos tower was a large portions, reasonable prices. (Wish they had a small for just 2 people). Overall I liked the tacos. It's a fun & informal vibe.

Food was fresh, hot, and quick to come out. Prices are reasonable given the quality of all the ingredients. Plenty of parking and the inside was clean and tidy. Workers were a bit rushed but overall friendly. I'll definitely be back to try out more of the menu.

Solid, hot food with fast service. There was a station by the cash register that had different sauces to put on your food which was nice. The quesadilla was pretty heavy and greasy but was a delicious meal to have before day drinking. The tacos were good, just a bit dry but the hot sauce took it up a notch.

Nice location, cheerful staff and good selection. Ordered Gym Tacos- shrimp taco with homemade Chipotle mayo, spring mix, avocado cream and Pico de Gallo. Salsa selection fresh, bright and tasty, not run of the mill selection.

Great tacos at this place! Fun atmosphere, good options for food, good service as well. Quick turnaround for the food as well. Will come back!

Similar setup to El Toro in South Raleigh, but the food is off the chain! The cashiers are very friendly and make fantastic recommendations. Definitely worth repeat visits! Their horchata is even better than my own homemade! I got two cabeza, two lengua, one brisket, and a roasted jalapeno and white onion blend, and the jalapeno kicked my ass! Lol nicely done everyone! Definitely a place you can take the kids. No reusable silver and self-serve to clean up. Very clean inside and a moderate amount of parking.

Hands down Best Tacos In Raleigh NC!! Always a line,BUT!!! Fast Service so be ready to order before you get inline . Also ambiance is clean,simple grab a seat wait for you order to be called. I Recommend The tacos but everything is Fantastic... and the Salsa's!!! Try them all! Great selection!

probably the saddest tacos i've ever gotten granted it's my fault for not checking my order when i went to get it but i didn't even get any limes with my tacos and they forgot the cheese i asked for...definitely won't be back.

Forgot to take a picture of my food, but I got two tacos one Carne Asada and one El Pastor. It was my first time there and I've heard plenty of people talk about it, so I sat inside it was a bit warm in there. There's also a salsa bar , on the weekends though jalapeños and I think cilantro are added on there. The size portions were decent. I chose an orange spicy sauce and green, medium sauce from the salsa bar to add on it. It also came with a side of sliced limes, cucumbers, and onions on the side. I enjoyed my tacos and I'll come back and try some different ones again.

Gym Tacos never disappoints! Just like a gym in January, this place is always packed. One of my favorite tacos spots in the city! My go to items are the Gym Tacos, steak tacos, and chips and queso! They have both indoor and outdoor seating.

The plating was beautiful, I was ready to dig in, when I did I was sadly disappointed in the taste. It tasted as if it weren't season at all. As far as the service, he handled it efficiently. It was the food truck not restaurant. First experience here as well.

NC State Student that would spend their last dime on this place. I repeatedly come here and thoroughly love their food. I personally get the steak burrito or tacos. Really authentic and just overall a great establishment

placed a doordash order & the bag was tied so it's not the door dashers fault but there was missing items in my order.

We love this place can't go wrong with the tortas de camarón . literally 10/10 . They are really quick even on busy days! I would 100 recommend this place

The food was really good and the place has great service! The tacos were well made and didn't feel too heavy on my stomach

The food is absolutely delicious. Tastes so authentic. This was my first experience. I was making a U-turn to go to another location but when I pulled in I said why not you (I) have never had them before. And I'm glad I did. The young lady that helped me was patient and very helpful because I was so undecided. I ended up getting a burrito and it was absolutely amazing. Will be visiting again.

It was crowded but they went through the line at lightning speed. The food tastes great I would have given a 5 start had it been hot. They have a really cute outside seating area.

We ate at Gym Tacos for the first time last night. I had two tostadas, and my husband had a steak burrito. The salsa bar took these two dishes to the next level, so don't neglect to grab some salsa cups from the cashier and check it out. The variety of cold bottles of Jarritos was appealing, too. It was dinner time, and the restaurant's seating area was quiet with most customers getting to-go orders or eating outdoors. We'll definitely be back!

Hit up Gym Tacos and left in a foodgasm. Their digs are clean af and good came out in like over/under 4 minutes. Sat outside and heard a fire playlist and the sting lights add a cool backyard quinceñera feel. Cecina tostada was salty, smoky, and crispy like the panthers o line next season. Chorizo taco? Wet, spicy, perfect. Sauce lineup went crazy: * Green salsa was clean, * Avocado cilantro was smooth, * But that house tomatillo? Heisman-level. Jamaica drink slapped too -- sweet, cold, undefeated. Gym Tacos got that 5-star flavor. Roll Tacos.

Not impressed. After hearing so many people talk about this location I decided to give it a shot.. I expected a lot seeing the cooks in the back, but once I got my burrito, I knew it wasn't gonna be good. I got a vegetarian burrito that did not have much flavor a lot of sour cream, black beans, tasteless rice. It is also very expensive the burrito coming out to $17.. I've had better burritos at Salsa fresh for only $9.

Not the prettiest picture but it was so good I nearly forgot! This was my first time straying away from tacos and trying something new. The shrimp tostada was so refreshing and filling. Dressed mine up with a little drizzle of tomatillo, green salsa, and squeeze of lime! ‍ Washed everything down with a Jamaica Aguas Frescas. 10/10 first time experience trying Gym Tacos but I will be back (& I cant wait! )

The person who took our orders was super friendly, patient with our kids, and down to earth. The food is the star of the show, though. I had a burrito, which was huge and full of fresh ingredients. The pico had sliced radishes in it, and I never thought it would be good but somehow it was great. The vibe of the seating area was not unlike any fast food restaurant, but the hand painted ceiling and salsa bar made it feel a bit more local and cozy. My entire family enjoyed their meals, which is a feat in and of itself.

I always have a great experience at Gym Tacos. The food is awesome and service is fast and excellent!

This place sucks. The food is fine, but the customer service is only bad. Expect inconsistency overall and no salsa even when they give you the option to request it (you'll get zero). We've given them multiple tries and each time something completely fails. But the worst part is passive aggressive jerks which is unfortunate since the product would be fine. Basic stuff here that they fail at which makes giving them your money really not worth it.

Food 5 Atmosphere 5 Parking 5 Outdoor seating This was my first time at the restaurant I have gone to the food truck and I was not disappointed, I tried the shrimp taco The chicken and the tacos I can not wait to get a burrito from there! I am going back next weekend they are stuck in my brain. This is the only gym I am going to right now

Will never order from here again. This is the 2nd time they've been so rude to me. I order on DoorDash because my company gives us credit so we get free lunch. I walk over and pick up my food every day. Today, I waited over 30 minutes. When I asked the girl to check, she said, "You see how busy we are". I was very polite, her not so much. She told me that every single person that walked up (10-15 mins after I ordered) was priority because they ordered in person. This was my favorite lunch spot, but I won't go back. I watched for the time I was waiting how rude she was to every single customer. This is the 2nd time they were rude to me. Last week, they put shrimp on my taco and I'm highly allergic. I checked the receipt I did not order shrimp.

Food is great. But make sure they're open before you place your order online. It'll take your money even if they're closed.

Gym tacos has very good tasting food nice counter help and clean tables. I ordered a chicken burrito and split with my daughter it was big enough for two. I am glad we ordered the burrito after seeing someone else's order- the tacos were very small.

Appears to be a local favorite and it was tasty. I think the draw is the salsa bar...which means your taco comes pretty dry and you can add what you want. Which is not my thing. I did enjoy the tostada and the staff were pleasant.

Have been coming here for the past month at least 2 times a week. After our experience today we will no longer come back. My son brought me here for my birthday and we ordered. Got the food and the guy had not rang up the correct amount of tacos. We told him, instead of attempting to fix it for us (we would have gladly paid the extra money) he said well I only rang up 2, so that is what you got. Wow, not even trying to have an any customer service. We will go to Chubys Tacos from now on.

I have been wanting to visit since they opened and finally made it. Cute place, cool atmosphere, and good crowd. I started with the Gringa-very tasty. It wasn't quite enough so I went back for a chicken taco. Both were really good and the sauces were delicious! I tried 4 of them and can't decide which I like the best! Spoke with a couple of people while I was there. One customer is in love with the quesadillas and says he comes too often but can't help himself. The lady I talked to was a first time visitor like me so we compared what we had. She thought the quesadilla was great as well. Guess I will be having to come back soon to have one for myself!

"GREAT, fresh Mexican really close to NCSU" Came here on a Friday night a little after 6pm. Was pleased to see they have multiple outdoor picnic tables with umbrellas, so easy to eat safely during the pandemic. It's an unassuming little restaurant, shaped a bit like a converted fast food joint. Also like a fast food joint, one stands in line to order, then they call your number to get food. I ordered the torta sandwich with shrimp, as did my son. His friend ordered a steak torta, and my wife ordered a chicken tostada. Yes, we're weird that none of us actually ordered tacos. The shrimp tortas came in at around $15 each (before tax and tip), and the steak one was a bit less. We also got chips & salsa for an appetizer, and horchatas or jamaicas to drink. We got our food in maybe 10 minutes-- it was a large and more complicated order, so a few people who ordered food got theirs before us. But we were FLOORED at the SIZE and QUALITY of the food. The sandwiches were gigantic. I'm appending a picture of HALF of my sandwich-- wow! And it was SO good-- the shrimp tasted fresh (certainly not canned), the avocado slices were divine, and the sandwich was perfectly toasted. It blew me away how good it was. Everyone was thrilled with both the quantity and quality of their food. The drinks were large and excellent too... amazing jamaica. Even the salsa that came with the chips & salsa appetizer came in a giant plastic tub, and the boys kept the leftover chips and salsa to take back to their dorm. We also appreciated the little salsa bar to allow you to sample different types (and well-labeled as mild/ medium/ hot as well as what's in them). The place (including restroom) was also clean despite being pretty crowded-- testament to good upkeep. Service was friendly and helpful. When they saw us "lurking" waiting for the food, they did check in for us. While not fast-food prices, it's WAY better than fast-food quality, and probably quantity too. Excellent value. I'd absolutely happily come back here again. (Thanks to my friend Gary who recommended it.)

Got takeout for 6 people, and ordering directly from the restaurant over the phone saved us almost $20-$30 in fees versus ordering online. Got a bunch of tacos, a shrimp burrito, some sides, and sauces from their bar. Everything was very tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my shrimp burrito with that gym sauce!

Came here for tacos and nachos, left feeling very satisfied. My fiance stated that the chicken tacos where one of the best in Raleigh. I got the nachos and they were amazing! The toppings are spread throughout so the toppings weren't only in one area. The gym taco special sauce is delightful! Can't wait to go back and have more nachos and try their tacos as well

This place is like a Taco Truck on steroids! Everything is delicious, great atmosphere, lots of indoor seating, excellent service. Nacho Tower is huge, great big serving sizes. Reasonably priced. Taco Truck lovers must visit this place! Nacho Tower , Sope , Carne Asada , Burrito , Horchata

When my coworker told me that this was the best burrito he'd had in awhile, I was a little skeptical. Having lived in California for many years, my standards are high and my desire for a solid tortilla is sound. But this place delivered on all fronts. My boyfriend and I each tried a different one, surf&turf and chicken, and both were fantastic. The chicken one is truly a work of art, not sure what they season it in...but it's amazing. I'll be making the trek out here again soon!

First time at Gym Tacos. The place was packed inside and out on a Wednesday evening. You order at the counter and grab a seat and they call your number when your food is ready. Husband and I ordered the nachos with carnitas. I love that there's a help yourself salsa bar. The avocado salsa (mild) was very good. The medium red salsa had a deep color which made it look like it would be spicier but it was tasty and not above medium spice level. Nachos were a big portion -- perfect for two. I did not like the carnitas. They were chunks of meat and many were fatty. However, the ratio of beans, cheese, guacamole, etc. on the nachos was perfect. I think next time I would try chicken or no meat.

Originally a Burger King, Gym Tacos has updated the renovations Hieubowl started, and the building looks great! It's still order at the counter, and the service is friendly and helpful. Because tacos at places like this tend to run small, I ordered one Gym Taco (it was loaded with shrimp; I had them hold the mayo) and two chicken tacos. The homemade corn tortillas were on the small side, but they were so packed with filling that I was stuffed after two and took a chicken taco home. My friend enjoyed his torta, even though it easily fell apart. We were there on a cold, wet Saturday afternoon, and we easily found a table. The manager who stopped by, though, told us that Saturdays are usually packed, so we got lucky. If you go on a Saturday, definitely plan to wait!

Poor quality food and dirty restaurant. The soda fountain had slime in the drip tray, there was hair on the floor, the topping/sauce bar was unclean and warm. The loudspeaker system to hear your order # was useless. You could not pay me to go there again.

Simply delicious! The staff was super friendly, the atmosphere was very lively, and the tacos were out of this world! I paid $16 for 4 tacos (2x Al pastor, 1x gym taco, and 1x asada) and each of them were stuffed with meat and toppings. I did not leave hungry! The Al pastor will forever be my favorite; between the savory and sweet combination, it just hits right. The asada was cooked perfectly and super moist, and the shrimp was not over cooked at all. I also had a chance to stop by their taco truck another night and the food and service is just as good there! The only thing I would recommend they change, is to add a TV to post what number is ready or find a better system for that. They end up just yelling out the number or name, and with it being loud in the restaurant it can be hard to hear.

Good service, lots of indoor seating. Overall reasonably priced for what you get. I ordered 4 tacos and a horchata (which was great). Really solid option for tacos in the area. Will definitely keep coming back

I accidentally went to the food truck first and decided I wanted to sit in a restaurant. Therefore, I changed the address to the storefront. Plenty of parking there but it the spaces are small. I actually saw 2 ppl arguing on my walk in bc some guy hit another guys car opening his car door. The food tho... Awesomesauce. I got a couple of tacos. The gym taco, a chorizo taco, a gringas and some other kind of taco. Highlights for me... The gringas was so good! And my pineapple Jarritos (soda) was dope. The worker pointed me in the direction of the bottle opener but it was attached to the sauce counter and I had no idea how to use it. Luckily, another customer saw my struggle and helped out! I enjoyed the chorizo taco and the the gym (shrimp) taco. It was weird to me that everything was a La carte so sides weren't included but I enjoyed it enough that I will definitely return.

Really awesome tacos and very affordable AND really helped me and my wife after a pretty big online order mishap so great service too, very highly recommend.

I love the Gym Taco truck so I was excited to try the restaurant! It was the same great quality and authentic food from their original truck. They were packed but service was still super fast. I love all the salsas they have for free for you to top your food with (my favorite is the Avacado salsa)! We didn't get the nachos but saw a few other people with them and they were huge, would definitely give that a try next time!