Chips and Queso from Torchy's Tacos in Raleigh, NC. Blog by foodie and local realtor, Jami Amidon

An amazing Texas original has been brought to North Carolina. What started off as a must-visit food truck in trendy Austin has become a state-wide favorite all over Texas and it’s now branching out to other states. If you’re ready for some “Damn Good Tacos” - then get ready for a mouth-watering visit to Torchy’s Tacos in Raleigh located at the trendy new Midtown East.

I’ve lived in Austin for the last 10 years and I am a frequent visitor to this tasty establishment. They know good flavors and their queso is out of this world. In fact, whenever I host a gathering, I always stop by Torchy’s to get plenty of their famous Queso, Guacamole, and chips to really spice up the party. 

Torchy’s Tacos knows what they’re good at and they stick to it. They do all things Tacos and delectable sides - if you haven’t figured it out yet, I am a superfan of their queso! You can find a wonderful variety of tasty tacos and a decent drink selection. The great thing about Torchy’s is they don’t just serve up the same everyday tacos you can find anywhere. They get creative and put together tacos that keep you coming back for more like their Baja Shrimp or Fried Avocado tacos. 

My personal favorite is the Trailer Park. If you ask them to make it “Trashy,” they’ll remove the lettuce and smother it with queso. Sorry diet - not today. I also like going to Torchy’s for their breakfast tacos. I enjoy their Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, Egg, and Cheese breakfast taco but my friends swear by the Wrangler. 

Torchy’s also has a Taco of the Month. I joined their email club so I could be alerted every time they released a new flavor on their menu. Jami thinks I am a bit over the top.  My favorite Taco of the Month is the Skallywag which comes with coconut-battered shrimp, bacon, green chiles, pickled onions, jack cheese, cilantro and scratch-made peach habanero jam on a flour tortilla. Check out their website regularly for their other Tacos of the Month. 

If you’ve ever been to Texas, then I’m sure you’ve heard the brouhaha around Torchy’s Tacos. If you’d like to taste the hype for yourself, go check out Torchy’s Tacos in Raleigh and show them a Little Local Love!

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Torchy’s Tacos in Raleigh

Phone: (919) 439-1177

Address: 1110 Mercantile Dr Bldg 6 Ste 120, Raleigh, NC 27609

Torchy’s Tacos

Torchy’s in Raleigh

Hours of Operation:

Mon-Thurs 10AM - 10PM

Fri 10AM - 1PM

Sat 9AM - 11PM

Sun 9AM - 9PM

Written by Sarah George with Jami Amidon & Co