La Autentica Mexican Restaurant — tacos in Hickory, NC

La Autentica Mexican Restaurant

4.5· 701 Google reviews·$$

La Autentica Mexican Restaurant is a Hickory, NC taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 701 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
701
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Hickory, NC
  • •Strong Google review volume

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.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does La Autentica Mexican Restaurant serve?+

La Autentica Mexican Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is La Autentica Mexican Restaurant located?+

La Autentica Mexican Restaurant is at 1350 US-321, Hickory, NC 28601, USA in Hickory, North Carolina.

Is La Autentica Mexican Restaurant good?+

La Autentica Mexican Restaurant has a 4.5★ average across 701 Google reviews — loved by locals by Hickory taco standards.

How expensive is La Autentica Mexican Restaurant?+

La Autentica Mexican Restaurant sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Hickory taquería.

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