26 Best Mexican Restaurants near Durham

“The Whole Enchilada is a casual spot for fresh, delicious Mexican food. The service is quick and friendly. After ordering at the counter, you can take a seat in the dining room. I found it to be comfortable and nicely decorated. Everything about this place is clean and welcoming.

Now for the food… The fish tacos are perfect! The fish is seasoned and prepared beautifully, the slaw is crisp and fresh, the amount of avocado is generous, and the sauce is so smokey and flavorful. Yum!!! The guacamole is also a hit, and I heard the empanadas are an 8/10. I’d love to come back!“

“The best authentic Mexican food in Ct period, the staff that works there is absolutely amazing and so is the food !“

“First time at this restaurant and I was pleasantly surprised. Staff were very friendly. Many options to choose from. I ordered Alambre. It was a skillet meal with steak, peppers and onions smothered in cheese, served with rice and beans. With it came five mini tortillas. This meal was very flavorful and filling. Also ordered was a burrito filled with steak, rice, beans, pico de gallo and cheese. Prices are very reasonable, atmosphere is good and the service was excellent.“

“I order 6tacos al pastor it was fresh and delicious 😋“

“This place is amazing in all regards, it is our go-to dining out spot of choice. As others have noted, the birria is absolutely incredible. The detail that brings my family in consistently is that it is a standard meat you can order any of their many offerings with. Kudos for that idea ! Note: They are no longer at 50 Rapallo avenue. They moved right around the corner to a more visible location that will get more foot traffic passing by, I hope it works out well for them. I believe the attached map has the new location correctly shown, the posted address has not been updated. As of mid April 2026, they were closed to renovate the new location, I was told their projected re-opening was going to be in early - mid May. Good idea to call first. If the owners or any customers have an update on that, it would be great to post. My daughter and I are suffering from La Casa Mania birria withdrawals and need a fix soon !“

“I won’t say what happened but I personally saw the kindness and compassion of the owners and workers taking care of a person having issues because of the heat. This is our go to Taco place from now on because of it. Plus they’re Tacos are killer😉🙏❤“

“Hole in the wall location. Great service. The tortillas and spicy salsa appetizer was excellent, though a slightly larger salsa serving would be appreciated. I was pleasantly surprised by the freshness and tastiness of the tacos. Had carnitas, al pastor, and birria… all on perfectly warmed tortillas. The tortillas tasted like they were made in-house. The roasted poblanos that came with the tacos elevated each delicious bite. The horchata aguas fresca was very refreshing. Best tacos I’ve had since I left Moreno Valley, CA. Will be back.“

“Great food, good prices. The food is very fresh and the ladies are friendly.“

“Definitly love ALL the tacos, the birria is awsome. Tamales are on point too!“

“If you’re looking for a healthy food spot, THIS is the place!!! My kids are super picky eaters and they were obsessed with the chicken quesadilla . The food was sooo good, fresh, and flavorful, and the customer service was 10/10. Definitely coming back!“

“Taqueria La is a hidden gem near Wesleyan University. The food was fresh, flavorful, and made to order. The tacos were packed with delicious fillings, and the homemade salsas added the perfect kick. The portions were generous, the prices were reasonable, and the service was friendly and welcoming. It’s a great spot for a quick lunch or a casual dinner. If you’re in the area and craving authentic Mexican food, this place is definitely worth a visit. We’ll definitely be back!“

“The food was amazing! We tried the birria tacos, steak tacos, and guacamole with chips, it was all so flavorful and delicious! The meat portion in the tacos was more generous than other places we’ve tried.
The kid at the front was so kind and patient while I took forever deciding what I wanted (I wanted to try everything, and I’ll keep going back till I do). He was very polite with me and my kids, and then was being silly with the kids like a big brother, they loved it! He made the experience much more than just waiting for a takeout order. We will be back for sure!!“

“Had the opportunity to visit their old place many times on special occasions, their cleanliness and quality menu were great. Now I just love their new location, beautiful and so well decorated with the same friendly service! I highly recommend this place!“

“I'm originally from Texas and I was raised on food this good and well prepared, but usually you had to be invited to a Sunday cookout with your buddy and their 50 closest relatives for this level. The service is great, the food comes out quick and fresh, the flavors are top notch and very authentic for South Texas/ Northern Mexico. We've been twice and we're excited that we've found actual Mexican cuisine up here. Who would have thought Wallingford would have such a gem! Wallingford is for Foodies I'm quickly finding out.“

“Salsas 3, I love you! Thank you for always hitting the spot! Especially during my pregnancy! Had the mole burrito tonight and it was so delightful!“

“Margs are the best, food is delicious with rotating specials making it exciting to check out every week. Support this place, the staff is always friendly including the owner! Good kid options as well! We moved to the area 2 years ago and it has become our go to place to go for dinner and late night snacks and margs! They deserve 5 stars and more!“

“Love it. Super attentive staff without being annoying. Great guacamole and salsa. Blackened haddock with pineapple and grilled vegetables was excellent.“

“I came here last weekend for the first time, the food is amazing. All different types of authentic Mexican cuisines, the service was excellent. It was speedy even in a packed environment. I had their chicken burrito, it was delicious. Full of meat, rice, beans, etc. This small business is top notch. Not the mention the sweet elderly couple that owns it is so welcoming. I definitely recommend.“

“I've seen the truck around Meriden and finally had a chance to try Birria Mia at the Made in CT Expo. Fantastic Birria tacos! I'll certainly be stopping in the future.“

“Food truck was at my work today for lunch food was delicious and large portions“

“Great place for all,great service,great food,great drinks and awesome music on the weekends ❤️“

“Excelente servicio, calidad“

“My husband and I had dinner here for the first time tonight. The atmosphere was wonderful, our server was sweet and attentive. The food was out of this world. We shared the nachos and both had the Birra tacos. I also had the Paloma drink. It was delicious.“

“The best food,Great atmosphere, amazing staff👏🏻💨💨and even better margaritas💨💯“

“We found this little place a few months ago and we come once or twice a week.I recommend this place for breakfast, lunch and dinner! The food is delicious and the portions are very well served.The attention of Don Juan, his wife and Eugenia is incredible. They treat you like family.“

“Did a fundraiser here for my daughter and her robotics partner. Food was really good, place was very clean, and friendliest staff I’ve seen in a while.“