Chipotle Mexican Grill

We came here on a Sunday for lunch and really enjoyed it. The portions are great and the servers…read moreare nice and well-versed on the menu. The ultimate nachos were a lot. It's probably meant to be consumed by more than one person and I did have leftovers. It was so tasty though. All the protein (chicken, steak, shrimp) was cooked to perfection and still had plenty of moisture in it. The only thing I wish is that they would add beans and rice as a layer to the nachos; however, it was excellent. The six tacos plate was so good too. Loved the carnitas and pescado tacos. They were flavorful and filling. The rice was sensational and well-seasoned. The black beans paired with the rice was also excellent. I will be back. The dragonfruit mezcalito was so good! The restaurant was starting to fill up with a lot of people, so it's a popular spot.

Another great meal and margaritas. Service was a bit off, but food was good…read more Fun atmosphere with indoor, covered patio, and outdoor tables.

Fun and lively atmosphere for the holidays

IG: @foodie__fe - Chorizo queso dip (paid). Chips & salsa (free)

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Barbie Margarita

La Mala Mexican Inspired Cocktails

4.2(101 reviews)

3.1 mi

Loved my experience here! Note they have changed the name to La Santa this week…read more Came here for early dinner and were pleasantly surprised. The ambiance and decor is so nice and sophisticated. Seating option were comfortable. Service was great! Server gave great recommendations and explained menu options when needed. Service was prompt and food served warm. Food was amazing! Everything we had was delicious! I had the Quesabirrias (loved that the meat was not fatty and sauce was crazy good), guacamole and flautas de papa. The sauces for all were to die for! Will definitely be back to try more tacos!

We had a Mexican food craving and ended up here. Coming the the restaurant is a casual location…read more Our waitress was so nice and entertained me as I tried to order on Spanish. The drinks and food were amazing, slightly elevated Mexican. I would highly recommend for good date night.

Fresh guacamole

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Dragon fruit mocktail

Guanajuato Restaurant

4.5(159 reviews)

1.7 mi

As a native Texan, (at least feeling somewhat qualified) I have to say that they have some top…read morenotch stuff, super impressed :) it's a pretty cozy space to grab a quick bite or even a sit-down meal. They have a pretty wide variety of options, but you definitely can't go wrong with their tacos! Super affordable and will leave you feeling satisfied and full. Everyone is really friendly and the food comes out pretty quickly. Definitely recommend! Especially their asada, chorizo, and lengua tacos! Will be back to try other things on the menu too. Bonus: they have their own parking lot which is nice!

Overall good experience again! Tried some new things:…read more - Torta Cubana: Hefty sandwich with like 3 different meats (including sausage & chorizo), fried egg, avocado, onions, lettuce, tomato. A little salty, but balances out with the spicy salsa they provide. - Camarones Ala Mexicana Platter: Good if you want a lighter, healthier feeling option. - Quessabirrias: Honestly, felt a little too greasy for me & the consommé wasn't super deep in flavor. It was okay. - Pupusa con Pollo: I think the pupusas will be my favorite item to get here! - Horchata: Love their horchata; super cinnamon-y and refreshing. Fast service during weekday dinnertime; fine ambiance. 9/10 would recommend!

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Al pastor burrito with salsas, large enough for two but you won't want to share :)

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4.4(78 reviews)

2.6 mi

Growing up in Southern California, I've chased real tacos through enough dodgy alleys and late…read morenight backyard taco stands to know authentic when I taste it. Somehow that same soul has landed in the unlikeliest spot: Foster Street, in downtown Durham. Pulpo tacos, legit goat birria, bright ceviche mixto, a killer torta milanesa, and that sneaky chipotle aioli that steals the show. All washed down with ice-cold Modelo Negra on draft. Unpretentious, soulful flavors done right, prices that feel like a steal, and food that tastes like your nana cooked it with attitude.

I came here on a Saturday around 6 and was able to be seated right away. We chose to sit outside…read moreand their tables are right along the sidewalk. The atmosphere could be better but I still give 5 stars because of the food! We were skeptical about goat cheese and guacamole going together but wow! It was really inventive and delicious. Flavors I had not tried before. I also really liked that the free chips came with bean dip-/ yum! The gringa steak quesadilla I got was open faced. A little different than I was used to, but the flavor was 10/10. Overall I thought the food was unique and I would totally come back for more

Flauta de pollo

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Watermelon Mojito and a Pacifico

Toreros Mexican Restaurant

3.7(25 reviews)

2.8 mi

Torero's is a durham staple. Beloved by all duke students and alumni alike. We went with a group…read moreof 10 around 7p on a Friday night and it was basically empty. This location is HUGE so there was lots of space. It wasn't very loud (besides my group of 10 lol) so we could chat comfortably. My ACP was quite spicy... not unbearable for me but might be for someone else with a lower tolerance. It was delicious tho. Table had skinny marg pitcher. Also banging. Queso was a lil runny and not very thick which wasn't our preference. Service was quick and easy. I would obviously forever go back!!

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday around 1 and I think we were the only people in the entire place…read more- so we had really fast and attentive service. I had the Tamales Espinacas lunch portion - the tamale and beans were good. The rice seemed a little under cooked. Their salsa that came with the chips wasn't really that good IMO. One cool thing for this spot is you can order and have it delivered to Crank Arm that's right around the corner.

Steak fajitas

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Enchilada spinaca

Fonda Lupita

4.2(73 reviews)

2.9 mi

This is one of my favorite places for Mexican food because it has so much flavor, is cooked to…read moreorder, and still fresh and delicious! This time I got the birria tacos (but the birria ramen is great too). The meat was tender and the consume was perfect. I got an empanada for the table and it was different from what I'm used to but still packed with flavor and crispy. I also got the margarita with strawberry and basil which was refreshing and pretty! The restaurant was very clean and I like the layout.

Loved the vibe in here. Ingredients looks super fresh with lots of options. Walk up and order and…read moresit wherever but they also have a full bar with seating too. Burrito was soo good and you gotta get sauces with it!

A spread full of delicious bites including the Quesabirrias, Gorditas, and Taco de Guiso!

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Cucumber lime drink is delicious

Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas

4.3(697 reviews)

3.1 mi

Came here after the Durham Farmers Market with a friend and wow this place was a surprise. …read more I went with the grain bowl and honestly it is one of the best I have had in downtown Durham. It is built on quinoa and rice with black beans and kale, then layered with corn salsa, tomato cortido, guacamole, and a creamy acevichado style sauce that pulls everything together. It is finished with a crunchy mix of pepitas, nuts, and grains. The balance is quite ideal in my view. My friend had the rotisserie chicken with two sides, kale and slaw, and it was just as impressive. Crispy skin, juicy inside, and really clean flavors. Simple food done right and GF friendly. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared. Prices land right where you would expect for the quality, roughly 16 to 21 dollars depending on what you order, and it feels worth it. My bowl plus side of dark chicken was plenty. A few notes. Parking is what you would expect for downtown, so plan accordingly. Service was solid and friendly, but nothing that stood out. The vibe inside is festive and relaxed, bright and open, and just a fun place to hang out for lunch. Porbably not a special occasion. I also suspect it could get loud when full. This is definitely going into my regular rotation. That grain bowl is going to be hard to pass up next time, so instead of replacing it I will probably just add a side or an empanada and start working my way through the rest of the menu.

I would say the service here was average to poor. The sweet tea had a strong chemical/artificial…read moretaste to it; I recommend they simply take it off the menu. The food is decent!

The main area

Patacón

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Sangria

Mi Calvillo

4.6(134 reviews)

2.5 mi

Hmm, for the reviews Mi Calvillo had I was expecting way more flavor profiles. However the food was…read morevery bland. The chips were not fresh and there was no spice at all in the salsa. We had a cheese dip as well that was lukewarm. The server was very pleasant and helpful. It was a cute small space.

The first time I came here it was fabulous. The second and third time were just alright. I…read moresuggest getting the special. Very kind employees.

Menu with daily specials

Ceviche

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'Chicharrones' or Doritos

Monterrey Mexican Grill

4.3(97 reviews)

7.1 mi

This place has everything: sushi, burgers, pizza, and Mexican food. Considering I came for Mexican…read morefood, I was a little put off by the extensive menu to be honest. I don't want a restaurant to do everything, I want it to do one thing well. The chips were not crispy, hot or salty enough for my taste, and the salsa was super bland (I can't tolerate spicy but I do like flavor). I ordered vegetarian fajitas, which were just ok. The veggies were tasty, but not super varied (some places have grilled tomato and summer squash, this was mostly peppers and onions with a tiny bit of mushroom and zucchini). The refried beans and rice were very tasty. The service was perfectly pleasant. The ambiance was nice- lots of comfortable booths and a family friendly atmosphere. Probably would not go back.

First time here - great experience! It was easy to get a table for 7 for a 5:30ish Friday dinner…read more The staff were quick, attentive, and friendly. Food was really good and different. The burrito relleno was a unique vegetarian option - definitely recommend! I also had the house pineapple margarita. Great kids menu options too - my son had the taco and burrito combo.

Interior

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Margarita!

Gym Tacos

4.4(37 reviews)

3.1 mi

Great authentic tacos, friendly staff, and fast service. Me and father got tacos and chips and…read moresalsas that were full of flavor and came out quickly. Salsa and chips were solid in addition to their red salsa, tomatillo salsa, and pickled onions. Would definitely go for a casual lunch with friends

we were headed to an event at DPAC and hadn't really thought out food options in advance. Just…read morekinda drove over there and see what we found. I have been on a hispanic/mexican/other South American food truck kick for a bit and figured I'd see what we find, because I didn't want to do a 'fancy' meal just a 'good meal'. Stumbled across this as we walked out of the parking garage, looked like worth a shot, so we took a shot. The problem is, I can't remember what I had. I waited too long between reviewing and eating, I just remember 'holy crap this is good' but I don't remember what I had. Both of us were pleased with what we picked and ate it all, then we went to our DPAC event. place had lots of seating, order at counter and off you go. Really enjoyed it

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