Ortega's Taco Shop

07/16/2026

Nothing to see here... just making new amigos and definitely not coming back for another free sample😂❤️ Mind ya business Bushel & Peck

07/04/2026

Shout-out to our friends Bushel & Peck Charles Town Farmers Market, WV and especially the farmers working harder than a jalapeño in July! 🌶️☀️ Go show them some love today! ❤️

Good morning, Charles Town ☀️
We hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

Bushel & Peck holiday hours:
Friday July 3rd - 10am-7pm
Saturday July 4th - 9am-1pm
(Visit the Charles Town Farmers Market, WV on Saturday from 9am-12pm on South Samuel St.!)
Sunday July 5th - 12pm-4pm

We’d also like to send our respect and well-wishes to all of those who are working in the extreme heat this week. May they have the resources and recuperation time they need to make it safely through this heatwave!

Thinking particularly of our local agriculture workers who are still harvesting, keeping livestock watered, and doing their part to keep our local agricultural system going.

And, thank you all for your support of local growers - grab your ice packs and cooler, sun hat and sunscreen, and support local this weekend!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July ❤️🤍💙

Today we're taking a day to celebrate with our families, but before we did, we wanted to share a little piece of ours.

These pictures doesn't include everyone. There are team members who help kick off the morning, others who jump in behind the scenes, our favorite handyman who always seems to show up when we need him, and wonderful downtown neighbors who are always willing to lend a hand. It truly takes a village!

Every taco, every smile, every busy lunch rush, every downtown event... it's all possible because of this crew and the people who support them.

To our amazing customers, thank you for supporting a small, family-owned business. Many of you have watched these faces grow, graduate, learn, and become part of our story. We're so grateful you're part of it too.

We hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July filled with family, friends, great food, and a little time to slow down.

❤️We are CLOSED TODAY, We will see you 🌮

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 Friendly Taco Announcement 🇺🇸

Ortega's will be CLOSED tomorrow (July 4th)

Today's your official Ortega's Stock-Up Day! Our Grab & Go cooler is loaded. Grab homemade chips,salsa, guac, queso, meats by the pound, and all the taco essentials for your holiday weekend!

It's hotter than a jalapeño out there, so cool off with a horchata, jamaica, Mexican Coke, or your favorite ice-cold drink while you're here. 🌶️🧊

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

P.S. Don't panic—we're just taking a one-day taco vacation. We'll be back before your salsa withdrawal kicks in. See ya for 😉🌮

06/23/2026

Oh hey, C.W. Hall! 👋 We see you 😍 Pretty cool history right here in downtown Chuck Town!

Depicted here in a Postcard from the 1950s, Charles Washington Hall occupies one of the four corners that Charles Washington set aside for public buildings when he laid out Charles Town.

The original Market House was built on this site in 1806 and served as both a public market and meeting space. During the Civil War, it was burned by retreating Union troops in 1862 to prevent Confederate forces from obtaining ammunition stored inside.

The present building was completed in 1874. While some materials from the original structure were reused, the new building reflected the Italianate style that was popular across the United States during the mid-to-late nineteenth century. Its tall arched windows, brick pilasters, decorative pediments, and prominent cornice are all characteristic features of the style. The wooden belvedere above the roof is a later addition, but it is consistent with the building's historic appearance.

Over the years, Charles Washington Hall has adapted to the changing needs of the community. Businesses occupied the first floor, including the U.S. Post Office. In 1896, the building served as the local post office when the nation's first Rural Free Delivery service was launched from Charles Town. The second floor was used as an auditorium and gathering space until the New Opera House opened nearby.

Following a major renovation completed in 2017, Charles Washington Hall remains a familiar landmark in downtown Charles Town. Its history reflects the changing needs of the community and the continued use of historic buildings across generations.

Print courtesy of the West Virginia & Regional History Center

06/20/2026

Our CALI Fruit Cups are packed with fresh watermelon, pineapple, melon & cucumber, then topped your way with fresh lime, Tajín, and chamoy. 🌶️🍋

06/20/2026

☀️ It's a beautiful day to be downtown, Charles Town!

We're serving up our fresh fruit cups today! 🍉🥭🍍🍓 Crisp fruit, fresh lime, Tajín, and chamoy if you're feeling adventurous. The perfect way to cool off on a sunny day.

Then stick around because our friends The Succulent Garden are hosting Plantapalooza from 4–8 PM! 🌿🪴 Shop local, stroll downtown, grab a plant, and treat yourself to tacos and a fresh fruit cup while you're out.

Mucho take it easy. 🌮🍉