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Taqueria Cruz
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Best tacos in the Research Triangle! My husband and I are super picky with Mexican food (We are from NYC and CA where the Mexican food game is strong!). This place has it all! Handmade tortillas, fresh flavorful proteins including hard to find cuts of meat! Authentic salsas and accompaniments 😍 the...
$ $$$
4.70 (230 reviews)
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NuvoTaco
Mexican restaurant
Bright, cheery counter-serve spot known for its sophisticated takes on Mexican comfort classics.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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Mi Calvillo Antojitos Mexicanos
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 My wife and I were in town for a few days and found this place by searching Google. The reviews are spot on. Bottle of water was free, chips and salsa were fresh and delicious, and the Taco Party we ordered with 12 corn tacos with 4 different meats was excellent. These were like the street tacos...
$$ $$
4.60 (236 reviews)
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EX-VOTO
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 This place had me at crunch wrap supreme. Plus it's in a food hall, so what's not to like?
Covid-19: you can order and pay online. The food hall was empty when I went in to pick mine up. It was set up to be one way. There are a couple of small tables to eat at outside if it's not too cold.
We got...
$$ $$
4.60 (108 reviews)
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Cosmic Cantina
Burrito restaurant
Organic Mexican eats plus beer & margaritas served in casual, cozy digs with very late-night hours.
$ $$$
4.50 (2.2K reviews)
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Mezcalito Durham
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Can’t think of any place I have been to that was better than this place for Mexican food. The atmosphere was fun as well. Good crowd had lots of fun. Will return to taste out what else is on the menu. Had a short wait even for a large party on a Friday night.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
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La Mala Mexican Inspired Cocktails
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 La Mala definitely has some of the best cocktails in Durham, especially when it comes to tequila and mezcal. All of the drinks are so unique and fresh. They also have a really fun and interesting food menu. We made a meal from the shared plates alone! It is a little loud, but after a drink or two we...
4.50 (200 reviews)
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Don Becerra Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Delicious, authentic. Wonderful. Everything was perfect. Love the aesthetic and charm
$ $$$
4.50 (179 reviews)
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Taqueria La Vaquita
Mexican restaurant
Tacos, tortas & classic plates with fresh fruit waters & other Mexican soft drinks in simple digs.
$ $$$
4.40 (1K reviews)
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Azteca Grill
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Really good food. You MUST try the gorditas. I had asada and pollo. Both delicious & made fresh. Also tried the barbacoa de rez and hibiscus drink. Dont leave without buying some candy to go. I recommend the cajeta and coconut.
This is family owned and run. All cooks, managers, servers, and cashie...
$ $$$
4.40 (397 reviews)
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Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Omg... I thought N.C didn't have good Mexican food. My how I was wrong. Durham has it covered. Found this place, recommended by my fellow workers. Can't say enough of how lucky I was to discover such a place. Check out my dinner, Mole and Tacos! 5 star all the way! Don't mind the line of people ord...
$ $$$
4.30 (1.1K reviews)
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El Corral Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 I have heard great things about this spot! So glad I finally ventured in! The service was great, food DELICIOUS, and the atmosphere was good! 2nd visit within a week.!
$ $$$
4.30 (986 reviews)
15
El Cuscatleco
Salvadoran restaurant
Casual restaurant offering Salvadoran & Mexican fare with vegetarian options & delivery.
$ $$$
4.30 (966 reviews)
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Super Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
Laid-back Mexican joint offering traditional tacos, tortas & burritos with a variety of salsas.
$ $$$
4.30 (828 reviews)
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Mez Contemporary Mexican
Mexican restaurant
Modern Mexican fare & a wide array of tequilas served in a refined contemporary setting.
$$ $$
4.20 (2.1K reviews)
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El Rodeo South Square
Mexican restaurant
Burritos, nachos, guacamole & other Mexican staples plus mixed drinks & a kids' menu.
$ $$$
4.20 (898 reviews)
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Del Rancho Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Ordered online order was ready in 20 minutes. Neatly pack and delicious. I will be back
$ $$$
4.20 (548 reviews)