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    Los Cuates

    4.1 (220 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Abegail A.

    Couldn't leave the area without stopping by Los Cuates again. It's been awhile since I've visited, but boy were the burritos still legit. The CA burrito was still as good as I remember (tastes just like back home) and the carne asada still packed with meat! If you're looking for some legit Mexican food qhen in the area, this spot is a must! So good even had to bring some back home (served the short plane ride!).

    #2. Two Beef Tacos and #19. 4 Rolled Tacos with Guacamole
    Hayley P.

    Was in desperate need of a taco and queso on a Sunday evening after a day of manual labor. Most places were closing but the shining beacon that is Los Cuates was still open. I ordered the #2 and my partner got #19 (which is basically taquitos) plus queso. The beans and rice here are *chef's kiss*. We both cleaned our plates. You order from the front counter and then go sit down. Then they will bring out your order. Since we ordered queso, it came with chips but I think you have to order chips if you want it with salsa. They have a salsa bar that has a few spicy and non-spicy options. All in all, we paid $38 for two entrees, queso, and two drinks.

    Huevos Racheros. So good!!
    Joshua L.

    I'm originally from Southern California. So for the first two years living in Raleigh, I was going through major Mexican Food withdrawals. That is until I happened across Los Cuates. Finally...I found the SoCal taqueria I was hungry for (pun intended). So if you're from NC (or the south in generally) you may not get this...but yes, we want the salsa bar with the salsa that are probably way too spicy for you. Yes, we want protein options like Lengua or Buche, and NO...we don't want queso. On anything. Ever! That cheese sauce isn't food. Certainly not Mexican food!! What we want is great food prepared simply with vibrant flavors all wrapped up in a tortilla or Torta. And here at Los Cuates...it's all so, so good!! All to that a vibrant environment and Spanish music blaring on the stereo and a super friendly people who make us feel like family and oh yes...I've found all the Mexi I so deeply crave. Which is why if you need to find me, stop into Los Cuates. I'm there at least twice a week!!

    Birria tacos
    Raul V.

    We got here as they open. The girl at the register asked if this was the first time here. She was really good explaining the menu. Great first impression! The place looks really clean and the a/c was working great in this hot day. Now to the really important part: food. I ordered a breakfast burrito with eggs ham, cheese, sausage and bacon. Without a doubt the best burrito I've had in this area ever. I will definitely keep coming back for the burritos. The birria tacos were excellent. They have four different kinds of sauces. The chunky one one is very tasty, not too spicy and great with the nachos.

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    Food tasted stale. Don't think I'll be going to eat here anymore. Not to mention they didn't check up on us for a while.

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    Excellent food, excellent service from the staff. Literally one of my favorite establishments in the area, 10/10 would recommend

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    The food was excellent, just moved from San Diego and this the closest to San Diego Mexican food! Thank you

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