50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Durham

“Muy buena comida y buen precio servio rápido y amable 😋😋“

“The Barbacoa Crunch wrap was one of the most amazing things I've ever eaten. Fantastic! I wasn't a fan of the fire roasted salsa, but my husband liked it. The queso was delicious with the chips. Grab a Mexican Coke and you won't be disappointed.“

“Stop in for lunch and was not disappointed. I had the Asada Taco they had a really great flavor and were very tender. The food was ready shortly after we ordered and delivered to our table. The salsa was really good and had a great flavor and some heat to it.“

“Taco place is located inside of a bar. Simple menu. Straightforward pricing. Delicious! My only caveat is that there is a tonnnn of rice on the side for some dishes. Thought it was interesting other dishes have Fritos as their side. About a 15 minute wait for two dishes, I think.“

“Highly recommend, incredibly good food at a reasonable price and authentic“

“Wonderful experience- hosted a party at Mez. The GM Jamie , Dining Director April and their team were very professional and took care of all detail - printed personalized drink menu and allowed decoration setup, worked a prescribed menu with us. Drinks margaritas were great; appetizer quesadia ( veg), mini tacos ( veg and chicken) and enchiladas along with Churros/ chocolate + Tres Leches was excellent. Thank you Mez team“

“Soooo starting off I believe they have recently rebranded and remodeled. I say that only because I came from a video I saw on social media and I wasn’t sure if I was going to the right place or not. I definitely recommend coming here if you want to enjoy some good Quesa Birria. I enjoyed the experience. Food was amazing atmosphere was nice if you like some good authentic Mexican food, I would definitely stop by.“

“The service is friendly and the place and the food are familiar, I particularly like it a lot.

Parking: The parking lot is small but you can find a place.

Kid-friendliness: The place is not very big and it is suitable for children as long as parents keep an eye on them because there are a couple of somewhat high steps that could be dangerous for children if you as a parent do not pay attention to them.“

“I've been coming here for years! I'm a loyal customer at heart!“

“I love Latino Tacos, especially for the hamburgers, I have never found another place with those hamburgers that it seems like I am eating in Mexico, I love them, the delicious hot dogs. 100% professional and recommended

Kid-friendliness: Very friendly staff.“

“Food was amazing, the service was fantastic and the prices were great as well.“

“Para ser mi primera vez en el de Durham 1000% recomendado“

“Todo riquisimo lo recomiendo y 100 💯“

“1 de mis lugares favoritos los huaraches son riquisimos✨️✨️✨️😉“

“Their shrimp tacos are the best! The slaw is tasty, the salsas are bright and flavorful with just the right amount of spice. I also love her tamales, when she has them! I come here every week, they are always kind and I never wait too long for my food. Thank you !“

“Overall great. Great food, cocktails and service. Food came out fast. Just a few suggestions: need window treatments as the sun was beaming in through the large windows on a 100 degree day. We had to move. The bars on the entrance door were black steel and hard to touch due to the heat. Was noisy and hard to carry on a convo due to the high ceilings. Could use some sound proofing.“

“Torta asada is excellent.“

“I’ve never had a bad meal here.“

“authentic home made. amazing“

“very bright and clean ! The people working are so very nice. I have not had this cuisine in forever. I am from CT and look forward to coming back when I am back in North Carolina! It was delicious!“

“The absolute best place for authentic Latin food. We eat there weekly and the food and service has always been consistent. I highly recommend the tamales and pastor tacos.“

“Definitely the best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been to, the food is ready in 5 minutes after you order, very affordable.“

“Small hole in the wall restaurant. I ordered the Chorizo Torta to go. Cashier was a gentleman who was very friendly and quick. Came with fries, which were crispy, well breaded, and delicious, great portion, couldn’t finish them all. The honey mustard type sauce that came with them was also very good. The Torta itself was phenomenal. Sizable portion and stand out flavor.“

“Food here is great!! Delicious“

“I don't feel the need to write a review often, but for this place (and my love of great tacos) I will do it. These guys make the real stuff, fresh tortilla, house made salsas and chips and etc, great flavors, nothing fancy, just traditional done well. REALLY good tacos (working my way through the rest of the menu, but I am confident it is solid). The chef/owner is pretty much always there and you can tell he cares about his food. It's always delicious IMHO. I have lived in LA-CA, Central America, spent a lot of time in Cuba and I am GF so I eat (and have eaten) A LOT of tacos. These are really solid tacos. These are my favorite in Durham.“

“This is my favorite taco spot in the area, the patio is amazing and the food is incredible. High quality service as well.“

“Great service, great food“

“Everything here is great.“

“Tried for the first time tonight and I will definitely be returning!! Everything we tried was fabulous, from the queso to the sopes! They were so so Good!! Very friendly staff (attentive) we had three different people check on us! I would give them 10/10! Must try!!“

“Great food. Fast service with chips and salsa to snack on while you wait. Been eating here 20 yrs.“

“Found these guys on the way back to Cary and the food is beyond amazing! Everything is fresh and made to order. Delicious!!! Will definitely be back! Worth the drive from Cary. I highly recommend them! Oh and the customer service is beyond awesome!“

“Great taco Truck! They have been a staple of Tobacco rd for the last year and change... Delicious!“

“They have their own store made tortillas! Gluten-free and yummy! The majority of the store is for making tortillas, but the actual grocery section has a surprising amount of awesome selection for being the size it is. It’s got the necessities plus some awesome drinks, seasoning, soups, and more!“

“One of the best food truck experiences I've ever had! Absolutely fantastic food, and the service was amazing. So nice! I can't wait to go back.“

“I picked up choripollo. The food was delicious, the best chorizo I’ve had in a while. Also great service during check out.PSA: From the outside, it looks like the lights are off because of the tinted door glass. So if sign is on it’s open.“

“Very good food, the pupusas de queso are very delicious, very friendly staff as well. Will definitely come back to this place.“

“Sorry no pictures. Food was delicious!
This was my second time coming here and food quality still remains a priority for them.

They are definitely not getting recognized enough by the few reviews they have. I can say this isn’t just another Mexican food truck, but one that is actually authentic. I highly recommend and will be back when in the area. Thank you El Coco Loco for the great food, drink and service.

I had a mushroom quesadilla (on corn tortilla) and a fresh homemade watermelon drink. None of that powdered drink stuff“

“Great food and excellent service!“

“La Mala was delicious all around!! The food was fresh and flavorful, myself and both of my partners loved it. The Mexican street fruita was tart, sweet, spicy, and served in a half-pineapple, very fun. My main, the mole chilaquiles, was wonderful and very pretty (pictured). My only complaint is that I ordered iced coffee (off-menu) and they charged $10 for it (and added dairy without saying, and I’m lactose intolerant). So, stick to the menu and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed! I’ll definitely be back.“

“Great margaritas and food was delicious!! Excellent service as well!“

“The food was excellent. I come from Portugal and I went in for a coffee and I got an excellent surprise: the food 5 Estrella's, the attention 5 Estrella's and Jazmin. The nicest robot that will serve YOU and treat YOUR food. Congratulations I recommend it

Parking: It is spacious and easy to access.“

“Great food, fast and super friendly service!“

“I ordered the quesabirria it came with chips and queso. It was so good, it was a wait but definitely worth it. Everything was fresh even the specialty lemonade was good. I recommend 10/10!“

“Very good! Will definitely be coming back!“

“Súper recomendable, me encanto la comida y el ambiente, las chicas son muy amables!“

“Great place to eat and great service !!“

“We love this place, the service and the food excellent ! It's like going down the rabbit hole and coming out on the other side in Wonderland! Don't let the age or location of this building fool you. It's definitely worth a visit. This place has the best traditional tacos in all of Durham! The pineapple water is to die for, and each plate of tacos is served with pickled carrots and onions that will drive anyone mad! The staff is always so friendly and our food is always prepared promptly. This really is a family favorite and a must-have at least once or twice a month! I wish they would sell the pickled carrots by the gallon. LOL, they're that good!“

“Ate lunch here. I had lengua tacos and they were extremely flavorful compared to some food trucks I frequent. If you’re looking for taco truck style food that is made with care, look no further. I have not yet tried the breakfast truck that sits outside or shopped the carnecería but will definitely be back to do so.“

“This place is delicious. Great food for very fair prices, portions are huge. It's your local, solid, Mexican spot that doesn't disappoint.

The staff is always very friendly, the manager/owner does a great job. To give an example: I ordered takeout and got not even 1 minute down the road and they called to let me know they forgot something. To fix an error before I even knew of it is impressive.

Give it a shot!!“