Bartaco

bartaco is at North Hills in Raleigh, on Main at North Hills Street, serving upscale street food and cocktails in a relaxed room. The food is built to be shared: small tacos, plenty of them, ordered a few at a time across the table.

The feel is coastal and unhurried, which is deliberate on the company’s part. It is a good spot for a group that wants to sit a while, and it moves at a pace that suits a long afternoon as easily as a quick weeknight dinner.

What to know

• The concept draws on the beach culture of Brazil, Uruguay and southern California.
• Guests join the dine-in waitlist by phone or through the bartaco app.
• Larger parties can be booked by calling the restaurant.
• Cinco de Mayo is marked with an annual celebration at the restaurant.