Lexington's Bold Mexican Kitchen
Handmade tortillas. Real fire. Cold beer on tap. We don't do ordinary — we do unforgettable, one taco at a time.
Est.
Lexington, NC
What We Serve
Every dish tells a story — of family recipes, bold spices, and ingredients chosen with intention.
Soft corn tortillas, slow-braised meats, fresh cilantro, onion, and our signature salsa verde.
Consommé-dipped tortillas, tender braised beef, melted cheese, served with dipping broth.
Beer-battered fish, crispy slaw, pico de gallo, and chipotle crema on a warm tortilla.
Rotating selection of regional and national craft beers, kept ice-cold and poured with pride.
House-made margaritas, palomas, and seasonal specials that pair perfectly with our tacos.
Fresh fruit blends — watermelon, hibiscus, tamarind — made daily in-house with real ingredients.
Tostadas, quesadillas, elotes & more
Guacamole, salsas, and house dips
Classic, mango, jalapeño & seasonal
Tres leches, churros, flan & more
Our Story
Tacos and Beer Paola wasn't built on a trend — it was built on taste. We opened our doors in Lexington with one simple belief: that the best tacos come from real technique, fresh ingredients, and a refusal to cut corners.
Every tortilla is hand-pressed. Every salsa is made from scratch. Every beer is chosen because it actually complements the food — not just because it's cold. We're not trying to be everything to everyone. We're trying to be the best taco spot you've never heard of… until now.
Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for a night out with friends, we promise you this: the flavor will hit different, and the beer will be colder than anywhere else in town.
Handmade Daily
Local Ingredients
Craft Beer
The Paola Difference
It's not just the tacos. It's everything that surrounds them.
Our meats are slow-marinated and cooked over real flame. That smoky depth? It's not an ingredient — it's a technique we refuse to skip.
Every tortilla is hand-pressed right here in our kitchen. No store-bought shortcuts. Fresh corn and flour, made throughout the day.
From mild to "why are you crying," our salsas are made fresh daily with roasted tomatillos, habaneros, and secrets we're not sharing.
Whether it's a casual Tuesday lunch or a Friday night out, our space has the right energy — loud enough to feel alive, relaxed enough to stay a while.
Premium doesn't have to mean pricey. We keep our prices honest so you can enjoy exceptional food without second-guessing the bill.
This isn't a chain. It's a passion project. Every plate that leaves our kitchen carries the same care we'd give our own family.
Come Find Us
3778 N NC Highway 150
Lexington, NC 27295-5316
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3778 N NC Highway 150, Lexington
