I'm sad to make this review because the amount of times I have gone in here to buy food is ridiculous. I paid about $23 for this plate & drink and received more bones than meat. For a $15/16 plate, I expected more meat. The salsa roja also lacked flavor and was overpowered with a Smokey / roasted pepper flavor, I'm not going to stop supporting this place but will only order if I'm eating in the restaurant from here on out. This experience was a 2/10. read more

El Huarache - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

First time here. It's a nice place and the food and service was amazing. Would definitely recommend it and come back for sure. The ambiance was nice! read more

El Huarache - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Welcoming, casual eatery with food made fresh to order. The young man at the counter was most willing to explain or recommend dishes. I had Huarache for the first time here, with the Campechano topping. Generously sized huarache has a thin layer of black-bean filling. I had to take my uneaten half home for another whole meal. My attached photos are the best testimony read more

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10/10 quality , quantity and affordable. Definitely putting this place on my maps as a favorite location . They are very nice and clean btw . read more

The place was so cute. The place is very small so when it's busy you have to be patient when waiting for them to clear tables. The food was delicious and came out in decent time. The food was amazing!!! It was so flavorful. They give you so many sauces and the soup has a warm spicy flavor. Perfect for people who handle super spicy food. The food came out hot and the cheese was pulling. So good!! Would go again!! read more

El Huarache - Platillo de quesabirrias - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I'm pretty sure this was the first birria taco I had ever had. I know where the heck have I been?! Gotta say very satisfying. The accompanying broth had lots of flavor, studded with some pieces of meat and a few veggies i think. The tacos were cheesy and hot and pretty damn delicious. I was a bit rushed and had to eat my tacos quickly to make it somewhere else but as they cooled off the flavors were more easily distinguishable and overall more enjoyable. The first taco was a little hot and I didn't enjoy it as much due to the temperature but that's a good thing that it was fresh and piping hot. It was just my personal timing that was the problem. Oh a nice cold horchata was the perfect accompaniment. I would love to check them out again on a future trip to Durham. Now this is quite authentic and not upscale - a utilitarian space but nice service and quality food. Good for a satisfying meal. read more

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Husband had three of the tacos: asada, birria, and chorizo, and according to him all three were really good. Only the birria was served with two tortillas, but the single tortilla-tacos held up, even with a liberal dose of the two salsas provided. My son had the pollo asado taco, and he rated it 4.5 out of 5 (he's 6 and he's never given something a 5/5, so this is an excellent rating for him). I had the plain quesadilla, because there aren't a lot of vegetarian options, but the acid/heat of the green salsa helped cut through the fat nicely. The horchata was nice and thick, and piña wasn't too sweet. Overall, I would be happy to return. read more

Very clean!! We ordered the Birria tacos and the Birria Ramen. Amazing meal! Best Birria so far in the Triangle. read more

El Huarache - Ramen Birria - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I had 3 beef birria tacos with soup. It was perfect!!! Excellent customer service. Clean environment. Private parking lot on busy road across from McDonalda I highly recommend this place. Prices were great too. Authentic everything. Come try it. I'll be back. Bring the family and enjoy. read more

Probably the best Birria in Durham. The broth was sublime yet complex. Really....the layers of flavor are deep without being over seasoned. You really need to put them to the test. And so many fusions of different cuisines: The Ramen can compete with the best! read more

Oh my goodness! Where has this place been all my life!!! From the start to the end it was a great experience. This place is definitely a hidden gem as others have stated! The guy who took my order was very welcoming and greeted me instantly. I ordered the Birria with extra veggies. There was another lady there whom greeted me and had a warm smile....always pleasant to see. The Birria itself blew my mind but the dipper, I could drink it by itself. It did not lack any flavor. They definitely understood my taste bud's assignment lol. I even called them to thank them for such a great lunch! Not many places like this. I'll definitely be back...at least 2 a twice month at minimum. Definitely 5 stars read more

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This place is a hidden gem. I've passed through on multiple occasions and seen the sign but assumed that it was just another Mexican restaurant. First off, the folks here are some of the nicest people. I was greeted when I entered and someone stopped by to ask if things were going okay with my meal. I was proven wrong by the first few bites of my Barria taco. The tacos were made to order and super fresh! It's good but I felt like it's missing some sort of "kick". Best of all is that the prices are fair for what you get. My meal for $12-13 came with 3 Barria tacos. I would've been happy with 1.5. with drinking half of the dip it. If you're having a taco craving, this is a safe and unique spot to get your fix! read more

Hispanic hospitality is alway lovely. Le huarache was such a fun spot and close to the highway! Birria tacos were huge!!! I love that cilantro and onions were added on the side. (Not all places do this). It was giving authentic vibes which we loved. So delicious and the sauces were saucing. I loved eating this and I couldn't even finish. The consume wasn't as oily but still good! I recommend using al the sauce (not too spicy I promise) and always sprinkle some lime juice!!! You could easily tell the quality of the meat was fresh and clean. I need to mention that this is a great gluten free option! read more

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Unassuming but very clean and modestly decorated interior. Very friendly staff. If what my GF and I had was any indication of the quality of the food, wow. We will be back to try some more dishes on small selection of which everything looked great. They don't have any desserts on the menu but there was some kind of strawberry concoction that my GF loved. read more

El Huarache - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Incredible. Got a huarache (masa stuffed with beans and grilled) and birria fries. Fast service, delicious sauces. Birria was amazing, the huarache was super filling. Restaurant was well lit and homey. Looks like they built and varnished their own tables out of 2x4s. Pro move. read more

I recently found this restaurant on Instagram and decided to give it a try after church for lunch with friends. I love Birria and have always wanted to try it at a restaurant or food truck. Unfortunately, I have not found one who serves Birria Tacos until TODAY. Me and one my friends got the Queso Birria Tacos Plate with the consomé. My other friend ordered the Birria Ramen. We all enjoyed our meals and it was great to try something new! I thought the Tacos were seasoned well and the meat was cooked perfectly. If I were to give one critique it would be for the consommé and would like the broth to be more flavorful. The consommé wasn't bland, but wasn't super flavorful. I would give the consommé a 5 or 6 out of 10. If I am craving for Birria tacos, I will definitely come back here again! If you are in north Durham, NC please give this place a try! read more

El Huarache - Tacos de Birria con queso/Queso Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place goes on top of the list for places to eat in Durham in my opinion. Granted this would be considered a hole in the wall place, so if you are looking for a fancy restaurant this is not for you. Coming from Texas and eating Mexican food and Tex-Mex often, El Huarache definitely is authentic. I had the tacos, one of birria, pollo (chicken), and also a special order egg mixed with chorizo. These meats are well seasoned and the corn tortillas were made in house... the corn tortillas were definitely great! I am sad I didn't get to try the flour tortillas. Over all this is a place to get good authentic Mexican food. read more

The tacos were really good 10/10. But the birra dipping sauce I was not impressed. It wasn't bad but not seasoned at all. The ramen was really goood it definitely was on point. The passionfruit juice was real passionfruit juice not the fake ones they sell. The service was lovely everyone there is nice and good customer service. The ambiance is very chill. read more

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Loved El Huarache. Was in the mood for birria tacos and luckily I saw this place here on Yelp. It's definitely a hole in a wall type place from the outside but as soon as you step into the restaurant it comes alive. The service was amazing, treated me like family. The tacos were so good and price reasonably at $12. 100% recommended coming to el huarache!!! read more

El Huarache - Birria Platos - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Delicious food! Very happy with everything we ordered. The servings were very generous, fresh and flavorful. Lots of bench indoor seating. Also loved that staff brought out each dish as soon as it was prepared, so it was hot and delicious, and you didn't have to wait! read more

El Huarache - a person sitting at a table in a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The birria tacos are just as good as Guanajuato's, which I previously thought were the best ever, and the wait time is much better. I've only been here once but will be returning for sure. read more

Amazing! The birria is beyond delicious! Get there for the quesabirrias & consomme. Tacos de birria are also top notch. The agua frescas are fantastic too. Cannot wait to try everything there. And the people working there are wondeful. Try it -- you will not be sorry! read more

El Huarache - quesabirria plate (ate one before i could get a photo) - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The Birria and Consommé were good, but know that this place doesn't have a huge menu so it's mostly Birria or bust and if someone in the group doesn't want to eat lamb you won't have many choices. I'd give it 3.5 if I could but I can't so 3 it is. read more

Authentic and delicious. Service is great! We eat here everything we are in the area and love the birria tacos.

What a delightful find on a Sunday evening. Sparkling clean, friendly, and delicious!

Excellent food and home made style extremely recommended super clean and very kind staff!!!

Disappointed, huaraches are mmmm plain.. tasteless. I ordered menudo and it was expensive.. I ended have having a non traditional menudo with hominy won't be coming back .... read more

amazing amazing amazing. better than any birria in nc!!! will be back every weekend!!!!!! (only bc they're only open on the weekends!)

If you love birria ! This is the spot , should be named Birria Land. They have birria flautas !!! Customer service makes me feel like I'm at home . read more

Yo this place is really good. Most definitely a hidden Durham gem. People who have not tried birria tacos from this place are lacking and no other place can compete. Good service and quality food. Coming from a Mexican read more