Raleigh’s hidden taco gem

If you’re in search of fresh and authentic food and margaritas, check out Virgil’s Original Taqueria, Downtown Raleigh’s taco and tequila spot.

Tucked in Salisbury Street below LevelUp Retro Arcade Bar, Virgil’s has a relaxed, modern atmosphere with inside, outside and bar seating. The menu is Mexican inspired cuisine with a southern twist. As soon as you walk in, you’ll agree it’s a hidden gem: everything is high-quality and unique, including the decor. Stop in for lunch, dinner or late-night on the weekends.

I order the queso appetizer, fried avocado and al pastor tacos, and No. 126 margarita.

– Leah Brown, S&A Communications