City Bus Burritos and Tacos

4.5 (138 reviews )
$$
Mexican restaurant
Outdoor seating
Curbside pickup
Drive-through
Takeout
+(13)

About City Bus Burritos and Tacos

City Bus Burritos and Tacos is a beloved late-night food spot located at 414 E Main St, Carrboro, NC. Renowned for its vibrant flavors, this food bus serves a range of mouthwatering offerings including tacos, burritos, tortas, and refreshing drinks, crafted with care by owner Emilio and his wife. Patrons rave about the generous portions, particularly the #5 breakfast burrito loaded with chorizo, bacon, and eggs, accompanied by zesty green sauce. The friendly ambiance and consistent quality make City Bus a favorite among concert-goers from nearby Cat's Cradle. With a stellar sanitation score, this food gem keeps leaving a lasting impression on its devoted fans.

Reviews (138) 4.5

  • Charlie Myers
    Jul 22,2025

    This dude has been slinging excellent late night food since I was in high school 10 years ago

  • Phin Odinson
    Jul 22,2025

    Awesome food, nice people, 100 on their sani score and as good as they were when I'd stop by years ago! Def check it out!

  • Alicia B
    Jul 22,2025

    Ordered pollo, pastor, and asada tacos with added pickled onions and red salsa! The filling was so generous and tender and I am a huge pickled onion fan. Notably, they don't come topped with onion, but rather, a few grilled pieces on the side. Lime is juicy and not dry. A note about timing- they arrived around 7:15 to the parking lot and were open a little later. I also thought that the price labelling was sort of sporadic.

  • Jay Tea
    Jul 22,2025

    Y’all ain’t even know how much money I’ve spent on the #5 breakfast burrito at City Bus (currently known as Taco King USA , until he gets his other bus fixed up). The location is in the parking lot right in front of Carolina Detail place. Mac or Emilio, the owner of the bus handles the monetary transactions while his wife does the cooking. He sells a variety of tacos, burritos, tortas, drinks, etc. I cannot talk enough about the #5 breakfast burrito which contains chorizo (Mexican sausage), bacon, eggs , rice , and beans. Get that green sauce too. Ughh. PS. He is consistently closed on Mondays, but is typically there everyday from 8PM-2AM (even though his hours state otherwise). He is sometimes closed on certain days when he has catering events, although there is no social media coverage when he’s not gonna be there . I’m still addicted to his food though.

  • Mich Sykes
    Jul 22,2025

    This is my favorite stop after a Cat’s Cradle concert. I’m glad to continue the tradition since I’ve graduated. His bus may have seen many improvements and additions through the years but the owner’s tacos and friendly customer service has remained the same.

  • Da Bomb
    Jul 22,2025

    Great food & the only place I eat after leaving a concert at Cat's Cradle. Our #5s were fantastic, thank you, my friend.

  • moth tongue
    Jul 22,2025

    hands down, the only place to eat after a concert at Cats Cradle. Carne Asada City Bus Burrito is the closest i have had to a Cotijas burrito in San Diego, which is the standard. Will give this food bus my money every time, with no hesitation. absolutely excellent.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are some popular dishes at City Bus Burritos and Tacos?

    The #5 breakfast burrito with chorizo, bacon, eggs, rice, and beans is a fan favorite, along with their generous tacos like pollo, pastor, and asada.

  • Do I need to make a reservation or can I just walk in?

    You can make a reservation, but walk-ins are also welcome, making it easy to enjoy a meal whenever you crave it.

  • What dining options are available at this restaurant?

    City Bus Burritos and Tacos offers dine-in, takeout, drive-through, and curbside pickup options for your convenience.

  • When is the best time to visit City Bus Burritos and Tacos?

    Late-night hours from 8 PM to 2 AM are popular, especially after concerts, but you can also enjoy lunch and dinner during their open hours.

  • What amenities does the restaurant offer for diners?

    The restaurant has outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, and accepts both credit and debit cards, making it a comfortable spot for groups and families.

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