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Cosmic Cantina

3.8 (181 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Tex-Mex, Salad
Open 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Giant Steak Chimichanga
Sam S.

Tasty food at a reasonable price! It's a small "hole in the wall" atmosphere but the service is great. My go to place for late night food on Franklin.

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Gabrielle N.

Decent burritos for a great price. My coworkers and I stopped in here for lunch. There were great vegetarian options and the food was out in less than 5 minutes. Everyone that got chicken said that it was a bit plain. I got the green burrito and it had a great flavor. We all thought it was funny how different our plates looked considering almost all of us got a burrito; some of us had 7 chips on our plate while others had a lot more. The burritos sizes varied too. The interior was vibrant and the service was fast. Definitely a great place for a quick meal.

Burrito, chips, and salsa
Kyle R.

I've heard good things about this place and was excited to try it. I got the chicken burrito which was a good size and also had some chips and salsa on the side which was nice. The burrito was a normal version (there was a larger burrito with extra toppings) but was flavorful and tasty. The chips were crisp and the salsa was fresh. The service took a bit but they were really busy so it made sense. I would go back if in the area again!

Chicken mole burrito w/included chips
James E.

The new location is super cute and roomy! They have a new fresh juice bar where they squeeze the juices right in front of you. It was counter-serve but the servers were quick to bring us our orders after we sat down. Food and the juice special were all delicious!

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Sergio M.

What can I say about Cosmic Cantina. This little hole in the wall is down a brick walkway tucked away next to a barber shop. It's not very big but boy does it have the Best Burrito I've had in North Carolina since moving here 9 years ago from California. Steak burrito deluxe was so full of flavor. Wrapped perfectly. Pressed to get it a little toasty on the outside. Filled to the brim with steak, rice , pinto beans cheesy , guac. Next time I want to get the giant burrito! Lol. Service was fast. I don't think I waited longer than 5minutes. Server was super nice. Will definitely be back!

Chicken Constance Burrito
Alicia B.

Sometimes their chicken is super salty. But their catering always pulls through. I love their salsa verde and their their guac is amazing. It does mark up the price a lot, but I fear the deluxe burritos are the way to go.

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Jackie S.

Cosmic Cantina is located on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus. It's open for both takeout and delivery, but no dining in. It's usually open until late at night, but they've adjusted their hours because of COVID. I like that each order comes with a small side of chips and there are plenty of vegetarian options too. I got a Chicken Burrito ($8) and I thought it tasted pretty average. It's a packed burrito but it needed more seasoning. But it's a decent amount of food for the price and if you're a college kid scouring for late night food when you're drunk, this is a good option. TLDR: Average burrito but the perfect spot for college kids to satisfy their late night/drunk cravings.

David L.

You can never go wrong with cosmic! Service is always fast and the food is inexpensive and consistent. It's a great spot to swing by for a late dinner or late night snack. One of my favorite aspects of their burritos is that they press them on a hot plate such that the tortilla wrap has a semi quesadilla like texture. One of my favorite things that I recently got there is the Chicken mole poblano.

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8 months ago

Staff was friendly, however food was lacking flavor. My order was not accurate either. Would not recommend.

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7 months ago

Great food. Could do a lot better with decor. Food is prepared in a timely fashion. Prices are reasonable

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2 years ago

Really tasty burritos. Renovation is all positive. Getting the stuff that makes it a great burrito (deluxe + queso) is expensive.

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2 years ago

Vibe inside was cute, and had a lively environment. Great after club meal, but it wouldn't be my first choice during day hours.

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5 years ago

Good late night snack option, better than timeout. Good price for a rather large burrito

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Salsa verde fiesta bowl with shrimp
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Inside bar
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Blackened fish tacos and Al pastor tacos
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Cosmic Cantina - mexican - Updated July 2026

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