Shaka Taco Hampstead

This place is huge, has live music, the fall flavored mixed drink was superb (I need to get the recipe), and the tuna nachos are always on point. You can order food from your table via qr code, and get items for the nachos on the side so everyone can enjoy their own toppings. I wish there were a few more shady spots, but love that dogs and kids are welcome. There were football games on tvs in one section, a birthday party in another, people out playing corn hole, and everyone still had their own space.

Went to their Top Sail location a few years ago and happy to see one in Hampstead. Everything was clean, and the person at the front was very friendly.

All the food tasted fresh and delicious. The wings, soooo good and cooked just right. They were saucy and finger licking good.

The tacos a good size and the nachos are so much food. I actually was thinking how much I wanted to get the nachos the night before.

When visiting family in the area, this is the place I look forward to eating at. This location was very nice with the outdoor eating area and turf. We didn’t have a dog with us, but another party did, so dog friendly too!!!

The food is always amazing. Especially a fan of the chicken nachos. So worth trying! Love this location for the local vibes, cleanliness, and kid’s play area. Thanks for being so awesome.

So grateful to have Shaka Taco's newest location open in Hampstead at Ironclad Golf. If you're familiar with their Surf City location, you can expect the same vibes, courteous staff and incredihble menu as their island location -- with the added bonus of tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Stopped by on a rainy Sunday and was able to save time driving to the island, enjoyed my favorite veggie tacos - and got one of the first glimpses of this new location. Extremely clean, fast and delicious!

I’ve been waiting for this new location to open for a while, and I must say that it was worth the wait. Whilst still in soft opening the food was still absolutely delicious. On a day where it was rainy like today it was refreshing to see a welcoming seating arrangement inside. I had gotten the chicken nachos and also tried a pork taco, both were absolutely fantastic. I plan of being back soon!

Food was great. Service was fast. Good selection of craft beers. Live music out in the large outdoor area.

Great addition to the area, and a good way to get tacos from our favorite taco place when the beach crowds make it impossible to get to their Surf City location. This location also has a large beer garden with frequent live music.

Great food with live entertainment 3 days a week. The only thing missing is a good after meal churro! Great family atmosphere, with large kids play area. Large patio with open air seating as well as indoor seating. Give it a try. I’m sure you and the family will have a good time!

Staff is extremely helpful and kind. Best tuna tacos. The pulled pork taco pictured with this review was phenomenal. Best compliment to the golfers a person could ask for.

So good, steak tacos are delicious. Tuna nachos were good but I definitely prefer steak for added flavor.

This is the best Mexican food I've had to date. I was visiting the area on vacation and happened by this place. I'd recommend this spot to anyone, great food, friendly and accommodating staff, fun atmosphere. Try it and you'll be pleased.

Shaka is awesome in every aspect. Great food.....check. Super friendly staff.....check. Awesome community spaces and live music......check. Plenty of parking space as well, although I am blessed to live within walking distance of this wonderful establishment. Top three Hampstead restaurant for this guy. Keep it up Shaka, and I promise that you will never be short on customers/friends!

This is a complicated review. Bear with me! A gourmet taco shop, in a local setting. sit out side have a drink, and let your kids play in eye shot. I spent 12 years in taco heaven (orange county CA) and completely appreciate the taco Menu. You will not be disappointed. Everything has attention to detail, unusual combinations that makes my taste buds happy. But don’t forget the live music and cornhole tournaments, and farmers market. My only criticism is that it hard to keep track of what is going on and when. If your in the Hampstead area and you miss this… you missed out.

We love coming here as a family. Great food, drinks, and environment. Our young kids love coming here as much as we do, which makes it one of our go to places to grab lunch or dinner.

The atmosphere is great. Definitely a good choice partnering up with Ironclad. Ease of ordering is awesome. I would like to say that we ordered chips and salsa and it never came until we asked a server to check on it after 30 mins. The portion size of the salsa should be the same size as the queso for the price. We got 1 big thing of quest and 2 tiny containers of salsa. My husband got a taco which he said was delicious and the bar tender was nice and his service was fast considering he was the only one there at the time and it was a Friday evening. Will go again!

Great food, environment and staff

Ordered a pickup order today for our company, and we (won’t be named!) ordered to the wrong location. Their team got the order from the other location and prep’d 5 bowls+ immediately. Everything was correct, and the food was delicious. Really appreciated it.

What a incredible job the owners of Shaka have done at their new location in Hampstead, NC. The restaurant is very clean and well done. The wait staff could not have been more pleasant and attentive. Our group was fortunate that the weather was wonderful for a January day and eat outside on the lovely patio. We will return many times. The food was delicious.

Great tacos and great music. The shrimp taco is one you have to try.

Great food and location!!!