This Amazing Taco Trail In North Carolina Takes You To 7 Tasty Restaurants

Even it's not "Taco Tuesday," most of us are usually craving tacos any day of the week. From plain chicken, lettuce, and cheese to extravagant like pulled pork BBQ topped with mac n' cheese and crispy onion rings, the taco has been elevated from a quick-eat street food to a true art of just what to pile on. Looking for the best tacos in North Carolina? It's hard to pick just one, which is why we've compiled this delicious trail! Taco Trail Tuesday anyone? Or how about the best tacos in North Carolina any day of the week?

1. Tower 7 Baja Grill, Wrightsville Beach

Greeting you just as you cross over the bridge and reach Wrighstville Beach, Tower 7 is the place to get some of the best tacos in North Carolina. With some of the best fish tacos you'll ever try - this is THE place for an original, fried fish taco that's simply delicious. Don't forget to pair it with one of their famous (and strong) margaritas. Check out the official Facebook here.

4 N Lumina Ave

Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

2. Taqueria El Toro, Raleigh

While plenty of taco establishments have taken on modern aesthetics or elevated menus, Taqueria El Toro is simply authentic. This hole in the wall, fast-food-style-joint might just be hiding the best tacos in Raleigh. Unique offerings include cabeza (beef head), lengua (cow tongue), and chicharron prensado (mixture of pig skin and carnitas). YUM! Read more here.

3601 Junction Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27603

3. Gonza Tacos y Tequila, Raleigh

Quite the opposite of the first Raleigh restaurant mentioned, Gonza provides a lively, unique atmosphere paired with delectable tacos. The Colombian-Mexican joint also features hand crafted cocktails and an extensive tequila selection. Constantly making it on "Best Of" lists, Gonza is equal parts eclectic atmosphere and original yet unique tacos. With multiple locations you can enjoy Gonza in North or Downtown Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham, Cary, and even a food truck. Click here for the official website of Gonza.

7713-39 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

4. Crafted, Greensboro

Remember when we mentioned BBQ and mac and cheese on a taco? Well, you can thank Crafted for that. On the surface it might seem that this downtown Greensboro restaurant takes the most ridiculous toppings and combines them on a taco - but there's a true art behind each (hence the 'art of the taco' byline). Favorites include Big Truck - BBQ, mac and cheese, tobacco onions, scallions and bacon BBQ sauce. The Bowtie comes with fried fish, roasted corn, poblano salsa, honey mustard, and sweet chipotle aioli. The 'hoodie' is the veggie taco with falafel, while the 'fedora' is like it sounds - somewhat uppity with blackened seared rare tuna, kimchi, garlic and pineapple aioli, and topped with scallions. Without writing the whole menu for you, it's pretty obvious crafted is one of the most inventive choices on this list. Their 'street food' restaurant is equally delicious and Crafted recently expanded to Winston-Salem. Read more here.

219 S Elm St

Greensboro, North Carolina

5. The Porch, Winston-Salem

With a laid back atmosphere and an approachable menu, The Porch is both a quick place to grab a bite or a place to sit, sip on some margs, and enjoy a taco or two. Go for brunch for a totally unique experience and try the Mexican Breakfast Tacos with chorizo, bacon, fried egg, sprouts and guac. Click here for the official website of The Porch.

840 Mill Works St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

6. Cabo Fish Taco, Charlotte

From a former Charlotte resident, Cabo Fish Taco was always the place I'd mention to (or take) visitors...because it was always consistently delicious paired with a lively atmosphere. Located in Charlotte's art district of Noda, Cabo Fish Taco fits right in to Charlotte's arts district of Noda. When it comes to tacos, they master the art of mixing simple ingredients with an inventive twist. While the lemon grilled shrimp tacos are totally worth getting two, the best way to try it all is "pick two." Head over to the official website here.

3201 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205

7. White Duck Taco Shop, Asheville

Simple, straight up, delicious - it's easy to see why White Duck has risen to fame and even recently announced the opening of a new Charlotte location. Not only is White Duck yummy, but the a la carte pricing also makes it affordable (and perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch). A little more than your average, White Duck features Bangkok shrimp, (obviously) a mole roasted duck taco, and even mushroom and potato. Click here for the official website of White Duck Taco Shop.

388 Riverside Drive

Asheville, NC 28801

Safe to say, I'm ready for some tacos now! Did your favorite taco shop make the list? Any you would add? Who do you think makes the best tacos in North Carolina? Let us know in the comments! For another 'sweet' food trail in North Carolina, follow our ice cream trail across the state!