We went here for a friends birthday. We made reservations and on the reservation we had put our friend was allergic to parsley and cilantro. We have been to multiple Mexican food places and never had any problems. When the food arrived her food at cilantro all over. We asked if it could be remade and don't garnish cilantro on top. The manager came back and said that they can not do that for us. She was extremely rude about it. Seems we are not the only one to put a bad review about her... I talked to our waiter about seeing if she can get a drink on the house since she can't eat anything. He said he needs to talk to the manager. He came back and said she said no. But he offered to pay for her drink he was very nice about everything. The food was good. A little expensive. But that manager needs to leave. We won't come back. read more

Came here for the first time last night and already cannot wait to return! Our waitress was an absolute doll. She even noticed when I was hurriedly trying to pull up my camera to record the train bringing our queso, so she backed the train back up to the front and waited until I was ready so that I could get a good clip. The queso and salsa were delicious. I got the enchiladas (modified so they all had the bean filling) and my wife had the Mexican tacos. All looked great and tasted even better. We also got the buñuelos for dessert which were super yummy. All of the decor was so fun and interesting to look at. We only saw a portion of the restaurant so I'm eager to go back and see the rest! We had a reservation that we'd made the day before, so we only had to wait ~15 mins or so. This was a good call because the wait time for walk-ins was 1.5 hours. I'd recommend reserving ahead of time! read more

Dos Taquitos - Enchiladas de Puebla - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Cute and funky little spot off Glenwood. I'm a sucker for a cheese dip and shrimp tacos, and Dos has both, and both are delicious. Very lively at dinner and on the weekends. A fun spot to go with friends. Small parking lot but a large parking lot just across the street. read more

I feel like this Mexican place is the best in the area! It's way better than some of the other ones like Torero's. They have a better bar and the selection of food is more varied. The prices are a little higher but I don't mind paying more for better quality. Highly recommend this place if you are in this part of Raleigh and want a very good Mexican meal! read more

Dos Taquitos - Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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First time trying even though we live very close! Really cute vibe, tons of different things to look at! Food was delicious and presentation was cool! Tortilla cups for rice and beans (so don't load up on chips before your meal). Our waitress was amazing and very engaging and fun! read more

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Dos offers a lively ambiance for Mexican cuisine here in Raleigh. Equipped with indoor, outdoor patio seating and a full bar, it's a popular destination on Glenwood Avenue. Known for its eclectic out-of-the box decor and a chicken coop in the parking lot, it's the appropriate restaurant to entertain guests from out of town or small children. We arrived at opening for a early dinner for 4. We did not have a reservation but we're grateful to be seated in the center of the restaurant to enjoy the toy train delivering our Queso and dessert. I decided on apps and a cocktail. My daughter and I shared empanadas. They were excellent. Very moist and flavorful. She also enjoyed the Mexicanos taco platter. Both preteens cleaned their plates. They really enjoyed their food. I ordered the choriqueso which is not your typical recipe. It comes with potato hash in it as well. I did not enjoy this aspect. I also felt the Queso could have been served hotter. I paired it with the pineapple jalapeño infused mezcal Labios Compartidos. The drinks are made strong here. You'll get your money worth here ! I must say. My friend could not handle her liquor. For dessert we shared churros and tried a mini fried ice cream. It was not fried. It was ice cream with corn flakes on top. Disappointed there. Overall our server was attentive and excellent. I would not recommend this restaurant for a date or catching up. There were a lot of young children and large families dining. If you must, sit at the bar. Come early and leave happy. I would return for apps and cocktails. Prices were $12-17 an entree. read more

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Right when you park you can see the big cage with chickens in it which is unique. Once you go inside there's a small fridge where you can actually take a brown bag with 1-2 fresh laid eggs which is a fun touch! In regard to ambience it's a cozy spot with quirky decorations (small train runs through the restaurant). We got the fajitas which were really good! For drinks I tried the margarita with the popsicle inside that helped sweeten it a little which I liked. read more

Dos Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Authentic, delicious, and amazing decor is Dos Taquitos! Upon walking in, you are immediately transported to a colorful oasis complete with a train that brings you your check, guacamole, and joy of course! I decided to try their chicken tacos with beans. Omg! The quality of the meat and other ingredients is phenomenal! The ingredients are fresh and so delicious! Every bite is amazing and full of flavor. The chicken has a great chargrilled taste with a hint of sweetness that keeps you wanting to eat more and more. I am so glad that the waitress recommended this along with adding the avocado slices. Minus one star for the high prices and small portion sizes. I would love to come back here more as the food is like I said phenomenal, but the prices hurt my heart! read more

Went for a date night, arrived on a Tuesday and the restaurant was absolutely slammed. Highly highly recommend making a reservation, or else you'll potentially be stuck waiting for a long time. With that said, we eventually got a spot at the bar after about 30 minutes. Once we were seated it was actually a relatively quick turnaround for ordering food and it coming to us. These may have been the best steak tacos I've ever had, as the steak was soooooo tender. Also had a classic margarita and it was solid. Priced appropriately. read more

Dos Taquitos - The Original Steak Tacos, margarita - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I went for the choo choo queso and left blown away by the food and service. The restaurant is super quirky. Plenty of things to look at. The choo choo train was a fun touch. But the food was the star of the show. Started with the queso which was great. My favorite were the firecrackers. Stuffed jalapeños done the right way with seeds left in! Ordered the chicken fajitas. Delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly. We also had black bean and chicken enchiladas with verde sauce. Spectacular. The service was exceptional. If I lived in Raleigh this would be my go to spot. read more

If you want a TRAIN table make a reservation!!! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was interestingly odd, and the staff were excellent. We were traveling through but would stop again w a reservation for a train table. read more

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Such a cute restaurant with good vibes and food! I stopped by here on Monday night for a date with myself. I was seated at the bar and surprised to find out that you get 50% off on apps on Mondays if you seat at the bar. Love that for me :) I ordered Frozen Strawberry Margarita, Ceviche, El Classico Sopas, and Miguelito for myself. Margarita was pretty strong for me (I don't drink that often), but it was pretty delicious. Ceviche - ooh! It was so refreshing and *huge portion*. With Sopas to eat, I couldn't finish Ceviche. But on my next visit, I'm still going to get Ceviche. It was that good! For Sopas, I don't know how it was missing from my life until now. It was such a perfect soap for a chilly night. Let's be honest - I'm going to eat them over the warm months, too! The server at the bar told me that was her favorite sopas and that I chose well. I know I did :) I had Miguelito to-go and had it for a dessert the next day. It usually comes with ice cream and I didn't get ice cream for to-go. I think it would've been much more delicious if I had it at the restaurant. However, it was still very good. I can't believe this place doesn't have 4+ stars. Don't let the rating fool you. Their food is great. Service is pretty good! Definitely recommend this place for your night out :) read more

Dos Taquitos - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I think this place is a bit overhyped. Overall, the food was ok but nothing spectacular. I also feed the prices are a bit high for what you receive. We made a reservation for 8:30pm and got seated around 8:45pm. Our waitress came to take our drink orders and I got a beer that contained a Tajín stick, chamoy, and maybe something else? The beer was slightly warm but that's ok I guess. We started with taquitos as an app and they were pretty dried out and flavorless. The chicken inside was so dry I had to dip them in my salsa. For dinner we got the carne asada and chilaquiles. I have never had chilaquiles before so I can't speak to the authenticity of the dish but it was fine. The grilled chicken that came with it seemed very dry and the fried egg I added was very well done. I wasn't asked how I wanted the egg so maybe that's how it's typically served (very well done). My partner got the carne asada and we thought it was pretty good but not worth $33. In addition, my husbands food came out about 15 min after my entree did so we ate separately. Overall, we may return with friends for the ambiance as it does seem like a fun place but the food and service is just ok. read more

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@dostaquitos_official was a fun stop for Hub's birthday in Raleigh. I preface this review by saying my crew, especially the chicos, are Mexican food snobs. This was a truly entertaining restaurant with lots of visual stimulation, a coup of friendly pet chickens out front, AND several Choo Choo trains that bring you queso, guacamole, and more. It's a great stop if you have kids under 11. Alert: you can also request free eggs from the pet chickens!! A real crowd pleaser these days with the price of eggs. The salsa was good but the kids said the guacamole was not the best. It didn't taste like they used fresh avocados and maybe stored prepackaged mash instead. I really loved the flavors and meat prep on my Birria tacos special but the table kept insisting these were not 'real' Birria, lacking the griddled cheesy tacos that usually come as Birria. We got fajitas and carnitas also. The crew said it was okay. Not the best and not the worst. I gotta say this drink was absolutely delicious La Golosa had the citrus sweet and sour just right with the Mexican candy stick in a clay mug. I just loved it!! Highlight of my night. I loved my entire meal. I absolutely adore this decor. It was reminding us all of @tiostacos in Riverside, California. That's a fun place if you are ever out west. I think that if the kids were ten years younger, this would be a regular spot for us. Make sure to reserve a spot ahead and request a spot by the train if you want train service. There's a bar and a nice big patio area as well. read more

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I had an amazing Mexican dinner at @dos_taquitos with @shanealanhaag a few nights ago . The bartender serving us, Sara, was super helpful in recommending our meal and providing us with some of the best frozen strawberry margaritas and mojitos we've ever tasted. The beef and chicken empanadas appetizers were stuffed with shredded mojo chicken and a mixtures savory beef with sautéed veggies. The steak and shrimp fajitas were delicious: the ribeye steak was cooked to perfection (medium rare as requested) and was incredibly juicy. The shrimp were HUGE and zesty. Make sure to try out their $2 off Monday night Margarita special and other daily specials. #ncfoodies #food #foodporn #foodie #foodpornshare #foodphotography #raleigh #raleighnc #raleighfoodpics #raleighfoodies #foodblog #foodbloggers #instagood #igers #mexicanfood #mexican #mexico_amazing #blogger #blogpost #bloggers #margarita #dailyspecials #foodspecials #menuspecial #mondayspecial #selfie #foodspecials #friends #latenight #monday #picoftheday read more

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Went here for dinner and it didn't disappoint. The ambience is fun and the train they have to deliver your appetizer is so much fun. The food was delicious. The service was amazing as well. I recommend checking it out. Reserve a train table to have the train deliver your appetizer. read more

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Love this place. From the moment you walk in you just know it is different and special. Eclectic decorations are everywhere and if you are lucky enough to get a train seat then, as the name suggests, some of your appetizers and check are delivered by the toy train. We've been here twice and have had the carnitas (very flavorful meat), the enchiladas de Puebla with three different enchiladas, one with chipotle sauce, one with Mexican cream, and one with tomatillo sauce and all delicious and the tasty shrimp tacos. But the star of the show has been the cochinita pibil. Truly amazing flavors and the presentation is brilliant. Served with what they call a savory spoon which is hardened honey with a dollop of habanero sauce to taste between bites. I'm totally stealing this idea. They even think of small presentation items like tying the tortillas with a plantain leaf strip in a bow. Do the small things right and you know they will take care of the big things. read more

Dos Taquitos - Amazing Cochinita Pibil! - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I am in awe of Dos Taquitos!! I have FINALLY found my new favorite Mexican restaurant here in NC! After complaining about the Mexican food out here and how it's borderline Tex-Mex (I mean, what is with all of this cheese sauce on everything??), I can't believe I found something more authentic here! I'm a huge tamales person (top 15 on my foods list) and I've been wanting authentically made tamales out here...you know, made in the corn husk and served in the corn husk. But before we get to how amazing the food is...let's begin with the start of my new found love for Dos Taquitos. I found this place via social media and was curious about the choo choo train setup. I love gimmicks, okay? Dos Taquitos is eccentric to say the least. All of the tables are decorated differently, there's decor all over the place, and even in the fish tank. This place is FUN. Our waitress was phenomenal and even brought me more tea before I was finished with my first one...always a huge win for me. On top of that, she refilled our chips basket! She was awesome!! Our queso was brought out by the train which was fun. We ordered a lot. Queso, empanadas, tamales, fish tacos, enchiladas, and dessert tamales. Everything was SO SO good!!! I'm shocked by the low stars, honestly. This is amazing Mexican food that you can't find out here. It's made well, it's fresh, service is outstanding. I would love to come back here again, hands down. And honestly....AUTHENTIC tamales?! How could you not want to try out this place?? Do yourself a favor and stop reading those poor reviews because they're wrong. This place is a gem! Tip: get reservations and show up during opening and ask for a seat next to the train tracks. read more

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Food was delish, service was AMAZING thanks to our waitress, Berenice. Highly recommend the queso, guac, and fajitas!

I love coming here with my toddler son! My son LOVES trains so we always reserve a table near the trains. There is so much to do here- a chicken coop outside, an aquarium inside, and of course the trains and a ton of fun decor all over the restaurant. Today we sat on their back covered patio. We ordered a juice, chips and salsa, and their famous marinated steak tacos that comes with rice and beans and pico. Delicious food and great service and an experience!! 10/10 read more

Dos Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Estaba muy emocionada de visitar este restaurante decidí llevar a mi suegra a comer ya que era su cumpleaños, hice una reservación hace como 1 mes por que había visto muchos TikTok's que está muy ocupado en fines de semana, clarifiqué cuando hice la reservación que quería una mesa con el famoso tren que te lleva los aperitivos y postres. Cuando llegamos las hostess buscaron nuestra mesa y está junto de la estación de trenes pero no puede mandarnos los aperitivos por qué el tren estaba detrás de nosotros entonces era imposible lo dejé pasar aunque ese era el único motivo por qué escogimos ese restaurante,nuestra mesera se tardó en traer nuestras bebidas que me llevó por sorpresa que tres mesas que llegaron después de nosotros tienen ya sus bebidas y aperitivos en la mesa y nosotros que llegamos primero nos sirvieron al último, pero después miré alrededor y éramos los únicos hispanos en esa sección, nuestra mesera no se ofreció a guardar un pastel que llevábamos (aparte que estábamos en el patio), no se veía tan interesada en nuestra party de 5, y por último la comida estaba muy desabrida lo único bueno fueron los tacos de steak de mi marido. El ambiente era lindo y la decoración también . read more

Dos Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The vibe is so eccentric and fun! I ordered the carne asada and we had the queso dip for the table which were both amazing. They have such a variety of drinks and seasonal favorites. If you like tropical flavors like mango, tamarind, guava etc. This is the place for you! read more

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Raleigh! Make sure to call ahead if your go during a peak time because the wait can be long but so worth it! It's easily the most eclectic Mexican restaurant in the area - so fun! The queso comes on a train (fun for kids and adults) and the food is to die for read more

Dos Taquitos - Pictured is the Cochinita pinib! The slow roasted pork in it can not be beat - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Been coming here for more than a decade, even back when it was at its old location off Creedmoor. Best Mexican / Tex Mex in Raleigh, hands down. Everything on the menu is great and there's something for everyone. Steak tacos never go wrong, fajitas are always amazing. Mole sauce is as authentic as you can get anywhere in the world and delicious. Servers here are ALWAYS friendly and I've never had an issue. Been probably 150+ times to this restaurant and never had a problem with a server. Ambiance is so cool, with decor literally hanging from the ceilings, walls, between tables, etc. and indirect lighting everywhere. Place has a cool vibe, and there's even a little train that brings salsa, guacamole, queso, and other side orders to the table and drops it off for you (if you make a reservation and want this experience, book a "train table") All in all if I could give Dos Taquitos a 6/5 I would. Sara, the manager/bartender has been friendly and amazing to me for years, and the owner can frequently be spotted talking to customers/working, which is refreshing. He sat down with my mom once and shared his favorite tequila with us, free of charge. Let us take home the rest of the bottle. Man is a legend! I don't have lots of pictures on hand, but go there yourself and experience it! It's incredible! read more

Everything was wonderful. My kids enjoyed the train. The food was wonderful. The service was really good. I love the eclectic decorations.

Tried this place out after seeing their soft serve margarita posted somewhere. I have a major sweet tooth, and of course enjoy some liquid happiness, so this seemed like the perfect combo. I arrived around 5pm on Saturday and was told there would be a 30min wait so I just sat at the bar. Decor is definitely vibrant and bright. I ordered the soft serve margarita (dessert first) and after browsing the menu went with the shredded chicken quesadilla. The bartenders and waiters were very nice and friendly but service was a bit slow; I waited over 20 mins for my food to come out. And unfortunately, the actual food and beverage just missed the mark for me. The margarita was sweet but very weak (although I guess that's to be expected from a dessert drink) and the quesadilla was very bland, tasted unseasoned almost. I'm glad I experienced this place but I'm not sure I'd return for just the food/drink alone. read more

Dos Taquitos - soft serve margarita - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

After seeing an Instagram influencer consistently advertise this place, we decided to give it a try. Overall, this place is just okay. Pros: Decor is pretty wild and there's a lot to look at. It kept our son entertained. Staff was nice. They have chickens outside and the kids enjoyed watching them. There's a train that brings guacamole and cheese dip, that was cute. Most of the food was reasonably priced. Cons: We made a reservation and you need a credit card to do so. If you dont show up or cancel within 4 hours, you get charged $60!!! My brother and his wife went to a nice dinner overlooking Central Park in NYC and they only charge $25. $60 is insane! Got a margarita and it was fine. For a Mexican restaurant, it should have been great. We were a party of 6 and everyone's food was just eh. Only good thing was the yuca fries. Also, things definitely needed cleaning. Our table, the floor, and the menus were dirty, and we got there as soon as it opened. Some dishes were way overpriced. Parking lot is small. Overall, I'm surprised by how popular this place is. We won't be back. read more

I had a great experience here. But make a reservation! They're busy! Our waiter was super nice and helpful. We all got margaritas that tasted good and strong! You get free chips and salsa before ordering which is always a plus. We got the chorizo queso and it was delicious. I also got the burrito which was better than I expected. Overall things are a little pricey but it was a good dinner read more

We came here for my birthday! Such a cool little spot. You should definitely make a reservation though because we had reservations at 430 pm, got there at 405 pm, and there was already a 2 hr wait. We luckily had reservations for the train table. The food is really really good. When you go to a typical Mexican spot it's all the same kind of food. Little strips of chicken, etc... this was real grilled chicken breasts, cut up, and served and it was so delicious. The margaritas were really good too. The toy train delivered our queso dip and then our check at the end and was just a really fun touch. They are also known for the love chickens they have outside as pets! They lay eggs and you can get a free egg from the little fridge when you leave! read more

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What a unique place! Our server was awesome and always had a smile. Make sure to get a train reservation so you can see the train come to your table with dips. The vibe is very much your local Mexican restaurant but there are some unique touches in decor. The food was overall delicious but was not a fan of the sauce that came with the quesadilla. Make sure to check out the chickens and free eggs! read more

Dos Taquitos - Cheese Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Good food in an environment dripping with a fun personality! We made a reservation for 7:45pm and got seated at 8:15pm. The wait time was about 1.5 hours for walk-ins so I highly recommend you make a reservation. The environment is vivid and quirky. My partner and I got a margarita, small, and we felt like it was a very good size for the prize. The entrees were a good size for the prize. We sat by the train and had our guacamole delivered that way which was a fun novelty. Overall, I would say that it was a good experience even if we had to wait a bit for our table. read more

Dos Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Was super packed, make reservations before you go or else you have to wait 1 hour for seating. Food is alright. read more

Dos Taquitos - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Waited over an hour no table came available numerous people came in after me and was seated before me with no reservations. I am African American and have unfortunately seen multiple reviews about people of color being treated poorly. In addition to waiting and never being seated I overheard the hostess tell multiple non color people there wait would be 10 minutes and right after them an African American couple was told it would be 1 hour. I will not recommend this place to anybody and the whole time the hostess was laughing while we notified the "So Called Manager" read more

I think people are drawn into this location for the deco. That's why we went. It is a very interesting set up between the chickens and the train that brings your guacamole or cheese dip. It got our attention and we were excited to try it. The 3.5 stars on Yelp though did set off some alarms that maybe this is a more frills and less substance place. Turns out that's the truth. It's an experience. Besides that, it's about it. The salsa is just okay. I ordered the chicken fajitas for $17, and it was about as bland as they come. Also, they put the rice on the fajita plate which I've never seen before. I couldn't eat it for almost 10 minutes without burning my tongue lol, but that's no big deal. Order guacamole so my son could see the train, which was 75% of the reason we went, haha. He loved the train, I did not love the guacamole. Anyways, to sum it up, I like the atmosphere, I just wish they had good food. There's a NC food blogger who trumps them up quite a bit. It's apparent now that they must pay her a lot. Lol. read more

Fun restaurant! Love the dii train!!!!!! The chickens and quirky decor are huge selling points. The drinks were great and food was unique (not amazing but good and something different for a Mexican spot). I would go back for sure! read more

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This is literally the best place that ever happpened in Mexican food life!!!! The ambiance is so much fun and there's always something new to look at. The food..... oh the food is rediculous good. There was a long wait so make a reservation, but so well worth the wait. The queso train is so exciting and holey moley the queso, guacamole and bean dip are to die for. The drinks...don't get me started on the drinks. I didn't get her name but our bartender was just overly phenomenal. ( apparently it's Sarah. My friend asked ) She made the most delicious drinks EVER!! I can't say anything better about this place. I am from California and I would literally come back here just to solely come to this place. 5 million stars. Thank you so much for your amazing service and AMAZING food. I will be a forever customer and will tell everyone if they're ever in NC they HAVE to come here. read more

Did you say TACO TUESDAY?! Dos Taquitos did not disappoint!! The staff was so kind and attentive, from the hosts at the door to the bartenders, everyone was great! Order the $12.00 3 taco Tuesday special, a side of their famous queso, and a frozen margarita stat! The food was fresh, came out in about 20 minutes, and the marg was so refreshing! Free chips, salsa and parking! :) Thanks Dos Taquitos! read more

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Service was really terrible today. The server didn't bring us water cups for the longest time. No body has appetizer plates, we were all just making it work. The only hype with this place is their toy train that brings Guac and queso. Food is very much average (except firecracker which was amazing). We got the chicken tacos (which were dry and tasteless), chicken empanada (which were sweet and unappetizing) and firecracker appetizer. Drinks were also not so great. Mango margarita was basically an over sweet Fresca with no tequila taste. Tamarind margarita was good. Overall rate this place average because food was disappointing. Also their pitchers are $75! Quite pricey. read more

The only reason this isn't a five is because it's way too expensive and they don't even give you their spicy house salsas like the cosa or Verde without additional charges.... To me if I'm spending $20 on your delicious steak tacos, You could compromise and not charge an additional $2 for me to make it spicier with your homemade picosa.... That or charged me $8 for two tacos and then charge me an extra two for your sauce lol The price kills it with the steak tacos are delicious Steak Tacos read more

Dos Taquitos - Patio; smoking section - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The drinks were amazing, the food was amazing. Prices were amazing! I expected it to be much higher! I will be returning! read more

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