23 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!“

“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 !“

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

“The staff are excellent, the food is authentic and very high quality, the portions are generous, and everything I have gotten here has been amazing. Highly recommend!“

“First time coming here, we were a little disappointed that the items both my husband and I wanted to order were unavailable at the time however what we did end up getting was very delicious. I got the birria tacos which I've had from many other places and these were the best ones by far. The beef brisket was perfectly tender, the flavor of the birria and consumé was amazing. My husband ended up getting the pastor burrito and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. We love a good place to get some tacos/burritos and this was some quality authentic Mexican food. We will definitely be coming here again.“

“This place opened in Meriden a little bit ago and I always seemed interested so today I was like you know what I might as well try this place and I’m glad I did. Everything was so fresh. The restaurant was so clean and their options were incredible I didn’t know what to choose. I’m very glad I grabbed the cheesy steak fajita burrito. It was very balanced and you can tell this was a good cut of steak. We’re definitely recommend this restaurant, especially if you want a unique twist on a burrito.“

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

“The food was fantastic, the atmosphere sweet, and the service was even better. Great little place that could accommodate this foodie auntie, sister with a peanut allergy, and her 3 year old nephew (kids menu). The waitress even gave our nephew a cool lollipop/chocolate treat. Loved it. So charming.“

“Don't let the simple name fool you. This Mexican restaurant is one of the best in the state! My partner and I visit once a week and never had a problem with the food and/or service. The food is authentically Mexican and is delicious. The drinks are amazing and they pour heavy. Many latinos go to eat there so you know if latinos go to eat there the food must be good. The service has always been excellent. No attitudes. Just happy faces. The restaurant is very clean.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Prior reviews that said this is the best Mexican food on the East Coast aren't lying. Everything has so much flavor! We got the burritos de carnitas and al pastor and both were phenomenal. As were the homemade chips and salsa. And the guy at the counter was very kind. Definitely coming back here next time we're in the area!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Excelente servicio, calidad“

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

“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.“

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