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I had a bowl with pork belly and chicken. The food at Dank is delicious. Very fresh. The staff is welcoming and does a great job fulfilling orders quickly without interfering with the freshness. The ordering counter was clean and well stocked with items needed for your order. read more

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Dank Burrito is located in the Transfer Co. Food Hall in Downtown Raleigh. Among the other businesses located in the food hall, it has a very eye catching and stand-out space. I was drawn to the neon sign and graffiti designs enveloping the space behind the counter. I was pleasantly surprised at the different options on the menu, but after some consideration I knew I had to go with the pork belly with kimchi. A few minutes after placing my order, the man behind the counter asked if I was the one ordering the pork belly - I said yes, and he instructed me to come closer. He holds up a delicious looking piece of pork belly, asking "that looks pretty good, doesn't it?" It sure did. That gave me a good laugh, and as proud as he was of his craft, I knew I had made the right choice. I received my food, and wow - the paper trays it comes on were barely enough to contain the enormous burrito I was just handed. The burrito was absolutely stuffed and super flavorful. The pork belly had a nice crispiness to it, and the ratio of the fillings were on point. I was getting a perfect bite each time. Each meal includes chips and salsa as well. The chips were seasoned very well, however the small cup of salsa was nowhere near enough for all of the chips. I had ordered extra queso, so it didn't bother me too much, but just take note you may want an extra salsa on the side. This is a great spot! I was stuffed and definitely satisfied after my meal. If you're ever finding yourself near or at Transfer Co. Food Hall, be sure to give them a try. read more

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I've eaten here before but guess I never reviewed it. I have to say I was much more impressed this time than previous times. I ordered the jerk chicken bowl. It was a contrast of sweet and spicy with the flavorful chicken and fruity pineapple salsa. Generous portion and served with chips and salsa. Chips were basic with a salty seasoning and salsa was fresh and good but I wish there was more of it. read more

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2nd time at transfer food hall. First tile selecting this spot. Glad I did. Service great and the Buffalo shrimp tacos were fantastic! The slaw had crunch and acidity. The shrimp were perfectly cooked with solid batter. Couldn't ask for much more out of a taco. The pita chips had a seasoned paprika base to it which was a nice addition. Minor critique is the tiny salsa cup was slightly forgettable but didn't take away from the quality of the meal! read more

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I visited with the family and my wife and I had the Jerk Chicken burrito with the seasoned chips and salsa. The meal was ok. The burrito had flavor, but not much of the jerk seasoning came through. The pineapple mango salsa did help a bit with the flavor. I would have liked a stronger jerk flavor and more chicken, but overall it was not bad. The portion size was good. The burrito was large and heavy. The chips had a lot of seasoning on them, but they did not seem to have a lot of flavor. The chips were not oversalted though, which was good. They just needed a stronger flavor, especially since the salt content was low. However, if you dipped the chips into the tomato salsa on the side, that helped the flavor a lot. If I stop by again, I'll try the soy, ginger pork burrito to compare or the tacos. read more

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Ivan S.

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I quite liked this place. It's a burrito place but they can serve them as a bowl (similar to Chipotle) and that's what I went with. The honey truffle buffalo chicken bowl turned out to be a great combo, very flavorful. It is marked as spicy but I didn't find it spicy at all which is a plus for me, and it came with a side of chips and pico, making the price of the bowl ($10 and change after tax) very reasonable. Didn't taste truffle in it though but again, still loved the flavor. The place is located in Transfer Co Food Hall, so lots of seating inside and outside is available, and free street parking is available all day including workdays, something most places in downtown Raleigh lack including Morgan Street Food Hall (no time limit on east side and 2 hour limit on the side closer to downtown). read more

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I am a huge fan of burritos. My obsession started years ago with Baja Fresh in California, which remains by far my favorite fast casual Mexican chain, one that should be far more successful and prolific. Anyway, it is exciting when I visit a city and discover a unique new burrito joint, and I eagerly visited Dank Burrito on my first visit to downtown Raleigh. It's located in the charming Transfer Co. food hall, which is Raleigh's (much, much smaller) version of Reading Terminal or Grand Central Market. Raleigh is an extremely pedestrian friendly city, and it's an easy walk from anywhere downtown. Dank, like Baja Fresh, does not do the assembly line bespoke burritos a la Chipotle or Qdoba. They have a menu of burritos from which you can order. I have been there twice now, and both times I got the jerk chicken burrito. I didn't try to customize it in any way, so I don't know if that's possible, but they make it immediately after you order it, so I would imagine it is. I really enjoyed the burrito. It's refreshing to know there was some real thought put into what went in it. The mix of flavors and textures was delicious. I tend to be a Johnny One-note and order the same thing over and over if I like it, but I am anxious to come back and try other items on the menu. I also had the guacamole and chips, which I enjoyed. The chips have a very distinctive seasoning, which some may not like, but I did, especially with the guac. The service was super-friendly, and I look forward to my next visit to Raleigh and Dank Burrito! read more

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Melissa Z.

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This is a great place with a nice variety of different taco/bowl/burrito options. Some of their meat options include cheesesteak, jerk chicken, honey chicken, fried shrimp, catch of the day (usually mahi mahi), and carne asada. They also have vegetarian options under "tree hugger" which I thought was a super cute name. In the food hall the art and logo on this food spot definitely sticks out and once you see the menu you get even more intrigued. If you got to try the mac and cheese here which apparently is a random special, I'm jealous because I heard it's great. They also currently have a thanksgiving fried burrito with turkey, stuffing, etc. that I was told was great so I would recommend giving it a shot! I had 3 tacos- the fried shrimp, carne asada, and jerk chicken. They were actually all so flavorful and good that I can't choose the best one, but just know that you can't go wrong! The staff was extremely kind and welcoming as well. The food is satisfying and even if you don't want to get a full meal from here I would recommend trying any taco! read more

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Thomas D.

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Wow! These tacos were fantastic! I wasn't sure how I'd like the picked veggies, but they went amazingly with the pork. Each bite was savory and juicy, but also somehow tasted refreshing. I got the pork belly tacos, bahn mi style. I highly recommend that option. I can't wait to go back and try more flavors. The rice and beans were also delicious on the side - well made and seasoned nicely. read more

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Emily L.

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Very good burrito. Definitely sat a bit heavy in my stomach after but every bite was delicious. Flavor packed for sure. I wish I got it in bowl form instead. The chips were good but my side of pico was only enough for about 2 chips. Good for larger group orders and definitely fills you up. I recommend having it as long as you have access to a bathroom. read more

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Jacqueline T.

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This was our final stop at the food hall and it was another great one. Covid-19: you can order and pay online. The food hall was empty when I went in to pick up my food. The back patio was packed, so I recommend eating at the small tables on the front side where it was empty. We got the pork belly burrito with banh mi pickled veggies. This burrito was amazing. It had so much pork belly. It was a little bit more of a crispy pork belly (rather than tender/fatty), but it was so good. All of the flavors in this burrito worked great together. I would guess all of their burritos are great. It's definitely worth checking out while you're in the area. read more

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I came to the Transfer company and decided to try this restaurant since I've heard good things about it. They offer a variety of tacos, bowls and burritos. I decided on the catch of the day since it was mahi mahi. When I ordered it I thought the mahi mahi would be grilled since it is a delicate fish but it was fried. It was good but not what expected or preferred. The tacos were served in a soft taco shell and were served with chips and salsa. My order did not take long to be prepared. If I came back I would try another flavor combination. read more

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Thanks for sharing! We can grill the mahi upon request. We hope to be…

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Craig R.

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I've had 2 burritos from here now. The Teriyaki Chicken and the Danksgiving. All I can say is AMAZING

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Anthony N.

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Yes, just yes to everything. I finally found a true, legit California-style burrito as this stand inside the Transfer Co. food hall. They use the right kind of tortilla, which is key... it's slightly translucent, glutinous, and large enough to pack a tight, fat burrito. No queso or red sauce on top, which is an affront to all burritos. No shortcuts with supermarket tortillas. Burritos are supposed to be portable food, which this is. The goodness inside consists of carne asada, French fries, cheese, creama, guac and spicy salsa. It's a remarkably non-greasy burrito as well, as those French fries soak up all the goodness. read more

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Jacquelyn R.

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Intriguing menu, Asian-Mexican fusion. Poor execution. Will not recommend or eat here again.

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J P.

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Carne asada bowl is unnecessarily spicy. The kind of spice that one would specify "please make this insanely hot", except I ordered it as is. I couldn't eat it. Not enjoyable read more

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Dani N.

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Burritos are always the go-to! We try to be adventurous, we really do. We came to Transfer Co Food Hall in hopes we would expand our horizons and try new foods. But as soon as you walk in the door there's that big ol bright, Dank Burritos sign showing you all the ingredients you want to see, and it's hard to deny the heart what it desires. Luckily there were a few people in line so it gave us the proper time to digest the drool-worthy menu options. To be clear, this is not a traditional Mexican burrito place. Dank Burritos is like the pot smoking millennial take on munchies in burrito form. They've got buffalo chicken, cheesesteak, pork belly... All the things you know will hurt you but are going to taste amazing in the process. After much debate, I got the buffalo chicken burrito which had a nice, generous amount of well cooked chicken throughout it. There wasn't too much rice which I like, in fact there could've been even less and I'd have liked it better. The cheesiness was consistent and the tortilla held together well. After half I was stuffed, and trying to save room for dessert at Captain Cookie, so I saved the rest for another meal. A little over $8 for 2 good meals? Not bad! The cashier was super funny and worked the crowd well. Our burritos came out just minutes after ordering them with mild salsa as requested, which is not that mild. They also came with red dusted chips which were not our favorite, in fact I would have loved the option to trade those for tots. That would've been the perfect side for my "munchies burrito." Overall, though, worth trying and we'll most likely be back. read more

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Kiyoshi K.

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I ordered the Carne Asada tacos with guacamole and they were delicious but spicy. I usually am not a spicy food person but they were worth it. read more

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Lori R.

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Husband loved his Carne Asada Bowl! It sure looked and smelled terrific. He wolfed it down saying everything was "so fresh", and the carne asada was some of the best he'd ever had. Love the nice variety they offer. Looking forward to going back to Transfer Food Hall and trying more! read more

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Janine C.

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The tacos are so good. The service was was great. The staff was very friendly. Tacos are fresh to order. read more

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Jarret S.

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The service was very nice. The shrimp burrito with buffalo honey was good and spicier than expected (it said it was mild). The tree hugger burrito was just OK for a veggie burrito- it should've come with guac. The kids chicken burrito was generous in size. All meals came with a nice amount of chips. read more

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Earnest M.

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This restaurant has a nice twist on burrito bowls and other Mexican cuisines. I had the cheesesteak bowl and the California Gold Burrito on my visit and neither disappointed me. The food hall it's located in is nice and clean and the service fast. read more

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Candi M.

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We tried Dank Burrito as take-out to eat at Burial before a concert at Transfer Co. It's the 2nd stall in the food hall on the left when you walk in with a cool graffiti theme. Ordering was easy and as an aside, they make it very easy to remove items from the burrito that you do not want included. My husband has an onion aversion so "no pico" was entered and no pico was served! I had the Honey Truffle Buffalo Chicken Burrito which was huge and packed with all the things. I loved the ranch slaw inside. The Buffalo sauce is not spicy but added a pleasant flavor to the burrito interior. My husband had the Plain Jane Burrito and he enjoyed his as well. They were ready in about 5 minutes , and we were on our way! The only negative was the preparer forgot to put our chips in the bag so we had a side of Queso with no chips. Easy fix as I just walked back over and he gave us 3 bags for the error! Would 100% return here on our visit for a quick meal. If you are eating in, Transfer has a ton of indoor and outdoor seating options. read more

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Anastasia F.

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I highly recommend the Jerk Chicken Bowl. The food came out quick! The atmosphere of the food hall was great! read more

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Talia S.

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Delicious, well priced! The food hall is a must! I waited because I didn't understand the hype.... Worth it! The food hall is fun with lots of options for seating! Extra bonus compliment: all three of us ordered everything without cilantro. And each meal comes with chips and salsa.... The guy who made our order noticed and then asked us if we would like something besides the salsa! That was impressive and very kind. Thank you so much for your attention to detail, thoughtfulness and amazing customer service! read more

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Valerie G.

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The vibe of this restaurant is awesome! We got jerk chicken tacos and they were amazing. Even the chips that came with it were delicious. The staff was super friendly also! read more

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April B.

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I got the chicken bacon ranch quesadilla. When I received it (thru door dash), my ranch was missing which was a little disappointing. Overall, my quesadilla was pretty darn good minus the ranch. read more

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Stephanie J.

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Dank Burrito is located inside Transfer Co. Food Hall. My husband and I split the jerk chicken bowl. Tacos, burritos and salads are also on the menu. All menu items, except the salads, are served with chips & salsa. We ordered a side of queso too. The food and service here were both great! read more

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Elias C.

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Very quick and efficient service, great food. Took about 5 minutes for a Carne Asada bowl. Lovely

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Kierstyn M.

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I know this is a burrito place, but hear me out. Their mac and cheese is bomb. First off, it's smoked gouda. Can't go wrong with a smoked gouda mac and cheese and they definitely didn't. I may have been stalking their instagram and that mac and cheese called to me. So of course, I kidnapped my sister and made my way over to dank burrito to give them a try. The young lady working behind the counter was absolutely amazing! She was so friendly and helpful because I had no idea what I was doing and was under prepared. We ordered our mac and cheeses. They handed me my bag (they gave chips and pico too ) and I fell in love after one bite. The smoked gouda was delicious and the protein on top complimented it perfectly. I mean, meat and cheese can you really go wrong? I'll be returning for some burritos later, but for now I a huge fan of their mac and cheese! read more

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Tasty, huge burritos! Not much else to say :) Love the location, can usually find parking close by. Really nice patio out back! read more

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Dana R.

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Guys, I was so excited about the idea of this place. Sounds like a Chipotle with way cooler options. Menu sounds unique. I ordered using UberEats and the food was delivered quickly. I ordered the shrimp bowl and it was.... just bad. I figured it sounded different enough that it had to be good, but it was not. Just the flavor combinations were so odd and they pile this kind of cocktail sauce on top. Shrimp is breaded so it gets soggy fast. The carne asada bowl looks good but it even smelled weird. The seasonings leave this meat so grainy and weird. It just doesn't taste good. I'd like the support this business but 0-2 means it's just not for me. I will say that they packed their food efficiently and clearly put time and care into what they do. read more

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Clarke M.

We’re so sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your food. Fried and breaded…

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Liz M.

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Absolutely fabulous burrito spot in Transfer Food Hall! I ordered the fried shrimp tacos with slaw and pickle juice (!!), and they were amazing! My husband got a cheesesteak burrito, and loved it. That burrito was obscenely large, but he ate every bite because he loved it! We also shared the excellent queso and chips. Huge fans! We will be back! read more

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The yelp hours for today are listed wrong, it list as closed today. I always see people ordering from here so I thought I'd give it a try. I know this isn't authentic so I decided to get a kids meal burrito. I ordered a chicken burrito- it was filled with chicken, black beans and rice. The size was pretty filling for a kids portion. They offer chips, side of pico de gallo and a a drink. I didn't care too much for the seasoning on the chips. I ordered a side of guacamole and disappointed it didn't look or taste fresh. The guacamole was turning brown on the top. From experience- if the salsa is tasty then the food will taste great. Salsa didn't taste fresh and was missing flavors just like the guacamole. Would I go back.... probably not. read more

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Clarke M.

Hi Kat! Thanks for noting our hours. We just recently opened on…

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Asad R.

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Lots of fun burrito and burrito bowl options at an affordable price! I got the fish burrito bowl and it was huge. It had large chunks of fish, rice, and beans. It could have used more spices/salt but the flavor was there overall. I would definitely come here again the next time I'm at Transfer Co.! read more

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It was solid. I'm kind of confused at why so many Mexican fast casual places in Raleigh insist on also making it Asian Fusion (this place and Bartaco), but I liked this place better than Bartaco. read more

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Dawn C.

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This location is INSIDE Transfer Food Hall. So happy that a coastal favorite made its way to the city! I love Dank Burritos for their ability to customize everything to fit your taste. I get the salad option to make my allergy-friendly Gluten-free and dairy-free goodies. I tried the Honey Truffle Buffalo Chicken salad with no cheese and sub of Carolina coleslaw. It was fantastic. Their chips have this amazing spice topping and the pico is top notch. Love it all!! read more

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500 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
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(919) 917-7521
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Hours

What time does Dank Burrito open?

Dank Burrito opens at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Dank Burrito close?

Dank Burrito is closed on Monday.Dank Burrito closes at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.Dank Burrito closes at 8:00 PM on Thursday.Dank Burrito closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon ClosedTue-Wed, Sun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMThu 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Dank Burrito take credit cards?

Yes, Dank Burrito takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Dank Burrito have catering options?

Yes, Dank Burrito does have catering options.

Does Dank Burrito serve alcohol?

No, Dank Burrito does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Dank Burrito allow dogs?

Yes, Dank Burrito allows dogs.

Does Dank Burrito have TVs?

Yes, Dank Burrito has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Dank Burrito have bike parking?

Yes, Dank Burrito has bike parking.

Does Dank Burrito have outdoor seating?

Yes, Dank Burrito has outdoor seating options.

Does Dank Burrito have parking?

Yes, Dank Burrito has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Dank Burrito wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Dank Burrito is wheelchair accessible.

Does Dank Burrito have free WiFi?

Yes, Dank Burrito has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Welcome to Dank Burrito. We combine our favorite street food flavors from around the world with fine-dining sophistication for flavor-bomb tacos, burritos, and bowls you'll fall in love with over and over again. Our crazy is no accident. We prep all of our fresh-to-death ingredients by hand every day. We use from-scratch recipes, shun the shortcuts, and embrace the hustle and craft of a real kitchen. We don't use a microwave. We don't even have one. For an explosion of Danky goodness, come see us in Morehead City or Raleigh. Bring a friend. Don't try to make sense of it, or resist it. Just go with it.

History

Established in 2014.

Dank Burrito began as a passion project by Chef Clarke Merrell. A lover of global street food, Clarke wanted to remix some of his favorites and serve them as 'flavor bombs' -- something burritos and tacos do best. While the approach to cuisine was incendiary, Clarke was serious about the preparation - only the best ingredients made from scratch. To capture this vision as well as our urban-graffiti-90's-hip-hop vibe, we adopted the term 'dank'-- slang for 'high quality.' Dank Burrito launched as a food truck in 2014, winning National Food Truck Rookie of the Year. An instant success, we opened a fixed location in Morehead City in 2015, then in Raleigh in 2019. Today, we serve our explosive flavors to Danksters by the thousands. While the Dank Nation thrives and expands, we keep the same stubborn commitment to excellence and creativity that inspired our very first burrito. Classic but never basic, irreverent, never casual, Dank Burrito is the irresistible favorite you never saw coming.

Meet the Business Owner: Clarke M.

Clarke Merrell is the Executive Chef and Owner of Dank Burrito, Circa 81 Tapas & Cockatileria, Beaufort Olive Oil Company, and Merrell Estate & Gardens - a wedding and event venue in Indian Beach. Merrell has creatively influenced everything you see at the restaurants and venue. Clarke grew up working in the restaurant industry, as his parents took over operations at Atlantic Beach's DJ Shooters in 1988. He graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts from the Florida Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida and has worked the kitchens of highly talented, award-winning chefs around the country. Accolades for his brands include Dank Burrito being named 2014 National Food Truck Rookie of the Year and 2016 Graphic Design of the Year by mobile-cuisine.com. Merrell was named Favorite Chef in 2015 by Coaster Magazine Reader's Choice Awards. Circa 81 was named "Best Eats on the Crystal Coast" by Cooking with Paula Deen magazine in 2015, as well as Open Table Diner's Choice 2013-2018.

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4.3(333 reviews)

2.6 mi

I had the loaded fries with Birria and it was amazing. The staff were really nice and service was…read morefast. It's a cute spot for a chill meal. Very colorful. Not fast food vibes but not a fancy sit down vibe either.

This restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with several other businesses. Shared parking is…read moreavailable in the lot out front. There are several tables and a bar inside. There is a self serve area to get additional toppings such as onions, salsa, cilantro & limes for your food. The cashier was pleasant. After placing my order I got my food very quickly. I got a carnitas taco, an al pastor taco, and queso with tortilla chips. The chips were good and were seasoned. The queso and carnitas taco was also good. The tacos are filled with a nice portion of meat. Unfortunately the al pastor meat was a little burned.

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Gym Tacos

4.2(168 reviews)

3.3 mi

Gym Tacos is one of my favorite local fast-casual Mexican spots, and it hits every time…read more The steak burrito is awesome, flavorful (super juicy steak), filling (giant), and consistently well-made. Orders come out fast (usually within 5-10 minutes) and always warm, which is exactly what you want from a place like this. But let's be honest, the real star here is the salsa bar. Especially the green avocado sauce. It's so good it's honestly dangerous. I could drink that stuff. That sauce alone is the main reason I keep coming back, and it elevates everything on the menu. Yes, it's a smidge pricier than some other fast-casual Mexican spots, but between the quality, speed, and that salsa bar, I happily pay it every time. It feels worth it. If you're looking for quick, flavorful Mexican food with standout sauces and reliable execution, Gym Tacos is absolutely the move.

Gym tacos can do no wrong in my book. Hands down my go to taco spot. The service was great,…read moreconsidering lunch hours. And the outdoor area was perfect for such a pretty day. I did an online order for pick up, but clearly couldn't make it home. I couldn't resist enjoying it on their patio.

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Lobera

4.7(49 reviews)

1.9 mi

We went on a Friday night for my birthday and everything was excellent! Huge portions, delicious…read morefood and really good drinks. Their tequila collection is great too! Try the watermelon margarita!! I didn't get our servers name but she was so kinda and the whole staff came out to sing me happy birthday with a shot and slice of cake. Highly recommended!!

First time customer. Modern interior. Service was good…read more Margarita was good. Beef tacos were tasty, moist, full of flavor. Chicken tacos were bad. Dry and chewy. Way over cooked. No flavor. (((Cinco de Mayo crazy busy so I chose not to send them back but really should have))) Arroz con pollo was ok. Queso was typical TexMex queso. Red rice was ok. Big portion Chips and salsa were very good. This did not displace our GO TO Mexican restaurant in Raleigh. Not even close.

Booze display

Arroz con Steak + Camaron and Pork Belly Tacos topped with pickled onion

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Green Cilantro Salad! A lunch favorite.

Taqueria El Toro

4.4(367 reviews)

3.4 mi

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Hands down the best tacos I've had in North Carolina. Just wow. The food is phenomenal and comes…read moreout really fast. They've expanded into a bigger space so there's a lot more seating available which is much needed because it's always packed. The line moves quickly and the staff works efficiently. They are pros. If you love tacos, try this place.

Stopped by Taqueria El Toro last week after a few people had recommended this place. I'll admit my…read moreexpectations may be shaped by having a lot of Tex Mex style food in Texas, but I wanted to give this a try. When you arrive, there is plenty of parking around the building, and entrances in the front and on the right side. Once inside, you'll walk up to counter and place your order. Your then given a order number and it's open seating. Your number will be called out in Spanish when your food is ready and you'll pick it up at the counter. I ordered an al pastor taco which unfortunately was not good. It came out extremely cold and needed a lot of salsa for it to have any flavor. I also ordered a steak burrito which was much better and was served with melted cheese on the top. There were fatty pieces throughout the burrito but this was far better than the taco. Lastly, I ordered a horchata but it tasted like grainy and wasn't great. If I'm in the area again I may give this a try but I'd definitely stick with a burrito so your food is hot.

Best Sit Down Mexican Food! Authentic and made with love!

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Taco Bamba Raleigh

4.3(121 reviews)

3.5 mi

Day after Xmas and I awake craving tacos one in my favorite dishes. Today its food as medicine I…read morefind spicy Pico and salsa really great to flush out sinus issues. The Jeffrey is something I longed to try. A spring roll filled carna asada, chorizo and al pastor meat mixture full of Mexican flavors and a hint of Chihuahua cheese make this Mex-Asian fusion a filling, tasty treat that has a Serrano Verde salsa on the side if you want more heat. Refried black beans were so creamy smooth I couldn't get enough of these beans I added it to my taco and dipped my spring roll in this yummy mixture. The chicken tinga taco had so much protein I took out half of portion for later. You can see fresh onions and cilantro garnish the top of braised chicken that is tender, juicy all tucked inside 2 corn tortillas. I grabbed a lime from fridge to add fresh dash of lime juice to this tasty taco. Man this is great way to start my day as if it were Feliz Navidad!

My husband was working nearby and he stopped in here a few times for lunch and he told me we had to…read moretry it for dinner. I was not disappointed! I downloaded the app and received a free chips and guacamole. We also ordered a side of queso, the Bamba Taco which was steak and chorizo, Alpaca chicken taco, Catfish taco and the brisket taco. Everything was excellent, the flavors worked so well together, you didn't even need to add salsa or hot sauce. There is also a salsa bar and everything I tried was delicious. All of the employees seemed friendly and genuinely happy with their jobs. We will definitely return for a date night.

Tinga Taco Side Rice & Beans The Jeffrey

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Quesadilla with chipotle glazed bbq brisket, pimento cheese spread, jalapeno, crispy onion, bambalina white sauce

Little Rey

3.9(71 reviews)

2.4 mi

My new obsession is this restaurant. I always came by the area to have coffee or a sandwich and…read morefinally decided to come in and try the food. I went for a half chicken with the rice, beans, and a side of corn. This also comes with your choice of flour or corn tortillas. I also got 3 tacos- chicken, steak, and shrimp. I had everything with flour tortillas. The total for all- which could've fed 2-3 people, was around $45. The quality of the food was AMAZING. The steak and chicken tacos were sooo juicy and good that I've been wanting to go back just to get it again. If you try any taco, get the steak. There is also a salsa bar, and the first greenish/white sauce (cilantro crema?) was so good on everything so don't forget to grab a cup or 2. I later had the chicken with rice, beans, and corn and was extremely satisfied. I probably won't eat at another chicken spot other than this now. In addition to great food and good service- the restaurant is so pretty and modern inside. It was surprisingly empty and had so much seating inside and outside.

Little Rey service was great. The staff here were pleasant, professional and welcoming…read more The restaurant was clean and well lit. I ordered the La Superica without avocado. The salad included chicken, cucumber, pickled red onion, corn, crispy tortillas & oregano dressing. The salad was fresh and crisp. I really enjoyed this. I'd get double meat going forward. I also order myself carnitas (delicious) and one chicken quesadilla for my Mom. My mom is such a picky eater but she really enjoyed the quesadilla and was talking about how meaty it was for days. I'm happy with my purchase and I look forward to returning. I do recommend dining at Little Rey if you're in the area.

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Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria

4.1(48 reviews)

0.4 mi

Bright and cheery inside. Staff was friendly enough, but only interacted with the lady taking my…read moreorder. The quesobirria tacos were more queso than birria and lacked almost any flavor. Prices are decent. All-in-all, a very average experience. Won't seek it out, but I would try them again. Cheep drinks and a full-bar.

Came here for a post-concert bite and it hit the spot. It was relatively quiet at 10:30pm but by…read morethe time I left the rest of the hungry concertgoers had made their way in! I ordered a single birria taco and because they don't have wine, a Dos Equis bottle. Service was fast, reasonable prices, and the taco was pretty good. Very cheesy, juicy and tender meet, and a great salsa bar with lots of sauces and fixins (onions, cilantro, radishes, etc). Great location walkable from lots of hot spots and nice open, vibrant feeling space inside. @azfitfoodfun

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El Toro Loco Taqueria

4.8(18 reviews)

0.3 mi

Love the colors and mural on the wall! Very clean and staff friendly and helpful. They serve…read moreauthentic Mexican dishes with good flavor and fresh ingredients. We stopped for food after going to the Marble museum with littles. Options for everyone and good drinks non alcohol and alcohol as well I saw. Good option!

This a a really nice open and clean restaurant with a friendly and responsive staff. The Carne…read moreAsada and Al Pastor tacos we had were excellent. The salsa bar offerings are excellent. I wasn't a huge fan of my carnitas sope. Wish they offered fountain soda with refills. Will return to try other items on the menu and may raise the rating as a result.

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Gringo A Go-Go

3.8(412 reviews)

0.4 mi

Most awesome habanero sauce to go with / onto of carne asada taco…read more That's not the highlight of the visit. Tommy is awesome, sat at the bar and he was an amazing menu guide. Navigated the menu and he was spot on. Hit him up and you will not go wrong.

The service was super attentive and our food and drinks were incredible! The vegan chilaquiles were…read moreON FIRE! The hubby had a ranch water that was so bubbly and delicious too!