El Tako Nako
El Tako Nako is a Charlottesville, VA taco spot in the Barracks Road area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.7★ rating across 135 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Barracks Road, Charlottesville
- •Plenty of community reviews
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Tako Nako serve?+
El Tako Nako is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Tako Nako located?+
El Tako Nako is at 1136 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA, in the Barracks Road neighborhood of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Is El Tako Nako good?+
El Tako Nako has a 4.7★ average across 135 Google reviews — loved by locals by Charlottesville taco standards.
How expensive is El Tako Nako?+
El Tako Nako sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Charlottesville taquería.
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