This place is so vibrant and beautifully decorated inside! You order at the counter and they give…read moreyou a number and bring the food to your table. All of the food was great and looked so pretty when it was served! The horchata was also tasty! There's not really any options on the menu for kids, so we spent quite a bit of money on just a basic bean and cheese burrito. So if you have a picky child just be aware!

Four Stars because I'm excited this place is so close to home, and I feel it has a lot of…read morepotential. I went by a few weeks ago, because they advertised being open 24 hours... my wife and I, and visiting couple pulled in around 11pm on a Saturday night and they literally turned the lights out on us... we had to settle for late night McD's. I had to give them a shot... and I must say, its pretty solid. I started out with a large Margarita, which was good, followed that up with a Pastor (5/5 stars), chicken (3/5 stars) and steak (4/5 stars) street tacos... granted, I didn't add much lime to them and only a little green salsa (which had a nice kick). I was a little disappointed there were no chips and salsa offered, but I was alone and at the bar... I saw that another couple was brought the Mexican staple when they sat down. I will just ask next time. The manager (?), suggested the Birria tacos w/ cheese, and because I wanted more, I obliged... I WILL BE BACK FOR MORE!!! They were absolutely delicious! My only critique was that they did not come with rice/beans/sides of any sort, so I will have to adjust to make sure I get some of those things next time. Just to complete the experience, I had to ask about dessert... they mentioned chocolate cake, cheesecake and churros... all seemed too filling, considering I just ate SIX good tacos. He then mentioned their fruit popsicles which they had 10+ flavors, maybe 20+... I saw butter pecan and leaped. It was pretty good too! Overall, the samplings were good, the vibe was a little strange, but the place hasn't been open long and probably needs some exposure. Looking forward to the next visit and seeing what else they have!

Landed on this place while on a short trip in Durham and the food was so good! I ordered the…read moremolletes with a cilantro pineapple marg. Solid combo! I loved the vibe inside and wish I could take a dive like this back home with me. The food also came out super fast and the workers were really cool!

This place is super cute!!!!! I was a group of friends at…read moreanother bar that doesn't serve food, so I knew I needed to have something on my stomach before consuming libations! When you walk in, you grab a menu at the door - order at the bar - and have a seat! I could not tell you what I ordered, I took the bartender's recommendation (since it was my first time there) I can't remember the name (I think it's called Mollette or something close to that - sorry), but it was like chicken tacos in bread (if that makes sense). You can order another meat type, I just ordered the chicken! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!!! And the ladies that were working the bar - GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! I will definitely go back again!

If you've never had a cook out plate, you've never been in the SE. Where else can you get a…read morefantastic burger, with Cajun fries, a corn dog, or chicken tenders as a side? Amazing sweet tea, milkshakes galore. And in the summer... WATERMELON MILKSHAKES!!!

Ordered 3 BBQ sandwiches with NO TEXAS PETE. One had it AND ALL 3 HAD LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION AND…read moreMAYONNAISE! Who puts lettuce and tomatoes on a BBQ sandwich?! This is ridiculous. But it gets worse. Also ordered a hot dog with "slaw, chili, onions, but no mustard". Hot dog had no slaw, no chili, no onions BUT it did have lettuce and tomatoes! Lettuce and tomatoes on a hot dog too? So many mistakes at this place which is why I ALWAYS verify my order but how hard should it be to prepare what I ask for? Do they even have a manager who should know how the people are doing?

How have I lived here all my life and not known about this local jem. I learned about it from…read moresomeone I talked to on a flight who said they were the best buritos ever. If you don't know what you're looking for you may miss it. As we walked up and the hubs looked in the door, he questioned my choice. There is graffiti all over the walls and doesn't look like anything good would be there. We walked in to an open seating room and on the left, if you go out the door they gave a very cool outdoor roof area. You order and then go to your seat until its ready. Mike got steak burrito and I got a grilled chicken and cheese quesadillo. Both were jam packed with ingredients, fresh and delicious. The chicken was the best chicken ever in my quesadillo... the flavors were off the chart. The salsa was fresh at yummy. Definitely lived up to the best burritos ever!

I visited yesterday and placed an order to go. It was a burrito and a Margarita. I have done…read morethis before...to go. I was given my alcoholic beverage and was told I needed to drink it there. I refused. I asked for my money back for the beverage and told them it would not be safe to drink and drive. The establishment refused so I left the drink on the counter. Such poor service. Accident not going to happen

I really enjoyed my lunch at Nan Xiang Express! This is a fun, fast casual, yet upscale feeling…read morechain specializing in Shanghai-style Chinese foods like soup dumplings, noodles, and drinks. Heads up, the parking lot is kind of small. However, it's not too far from Duke's campus. You can order by kiosk, and sit wherever you'd like and the food came out quickly. The soup noodles were really good! They were well-sized and very flavorful. I also ordered the noodles, which were a decent portion, but didn't really stand out to me as anything special.I think the best part of Nan Xiang was the drinks. I loved the mango pomelo sago. The sago was perfectly tender and the drink wasn't too sweet. Honestly, there were so many drink options, and it was so hard to pick just one. Overall, I liked Nan Xiang express for a quick and convenient option.

We really enjoyed our first visit to Nan Xiang Express in Durham, North Carolina this week, and it…read moreleft us eager to return. We sampled a nice cross-section of the menu, including Wonton Soup, Hot & Sour Soup, Pork Siu Mai, Wontons in Spicy Peanut Sauce, and of course the Nan Xiang Signature Pork Soup Dumplings (see photos). Every dish was flavorful and well prepared, with the soup dumplings easily stealing the show. We had just returned from New York City, where we enjoyed soup dumplings at one of the most famous spots around, so our expectations were high. Impressively, the dumplings here at Nan Xiang Express -- right in North Carolina -- were every bit as satisfying. Ordering was done at the front kiosks, and from that point on the service was excellent. The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout, with plenty of smiling faces that made the experience even more enjoyable. We're very much looking forward to coming back to explore more of the menu, and we're also excited to try the brand-new location that just opened in Raleigh. Highly recommended.

Yum! My boyfriend and I split some dishes at the Federal and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We…read morechose the classic cheeseburger with Swiss cheese and sauce on the side, a cubano, and the fried artichoke salad. Both the cheeseburger and cubano came with hefty servings of French fries fresh out of the fryer. Despite being a little salt heavy, they were flavorful and complimented the sandwiches well. The cubano and burger were both 3/5 for me but I enjoyed both. I'm not a huge meat fan... My boyfriend said they were excellent though! The fried artichoke salad is where I feel like I found my peace. The olives, tomatoes, salad dressing, and all other salad components were awesome. It tasted fresh and the ingredients complimented each other. The fried artichokes were a nice crunch too! I would be back to the Federal for the hot food and good vibes. Service was excellent here as well.

Bartender tonight was so accommodating. I came to watch the Duke UNC game and it was standing room…read moreonly. I'm 7 months pregnant and my feet started to hurt. There were customers at the bar who ordered a drink and thought that was enough to sit there the entire time. The bartender nicely asked them that if they weren't going to order more food or drink it would be polite if they gave up their seats to paying customers. I finally got to sit down and rest while I enjoyed the game. Great food and even better service!

Love the wings here, soo good and the sauces are great. The service is friendly…read more The sweet potato fries with Parmesan dry rub are a family favorite.

Wings were pretty tasty, they could've been a bit crispier though and the taste of the buffalo was…read morespot on. My problem is with the quality of the fries, I couldn't eat half of them because they were so hard. I think they are just too finely cut and too fried so that combo makes some inedible if they are too thin? Seasoning was good. But okay wings + the fries + all of this costing $19 warrants a 3.5. I'd suggest just getting some wings if you stop by

We ate here on March 24, 2025. A good friend was in town from out of state. I wanted to get him a…read morenice steak and the one previous time I had CAH's 28 day aged ribeye, I thought it was excellent. We both got the ribeye and it was excellent on this visit too. The menu online as I write says the 12 oz. 28 day aged ribeye is $29.89 including grilled mushrooms, roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. I recall being slightly disappointed that baked potatoes were no longer an option, but the food was so good, that was not an issue. Service was good, the food was good. I thought it was worthy of the occasion. I have been to this store on at least 6-8 previous visits, although I did not usually get steak. I usually got one of their sandwiches. I liked all those I've had. There is another CAH closer to me that gets terrible reviews. It's worth it to me to drive a little further and go to a store that has given me good food and service on multiple occasions.

Carolina Ale House Review - 3/5…read more It was our last day in town, and we wanted something quick while still getting a taste of some local favorites. Since Carolina Ale House was close to where we were staying, we decided to give it a try. The atmosphere definitely had that classic ale house vibe, with plenty of local beers on tap along with other familiar beer options. It felt like a nice casual spot to unwind and grab a bite. We all ordered something different, which was nice for variety. I had the hibachi shrimp, while the others had tacos with chips, and my son kept it simple with chicken tenders and fries. The food overall was okay, but my dish was a little disappointing. Everything on my plate--between the soup, pilaf rice, broccoli, and shrimp--seemed to carry almost the exact same flavor, so I didn't really get to enjoy the distinct hibachi taste I was expecting. One highlight for me was definitely the spicy margarita--the flavor was delicious. My husband also really enjoyed the "Ale Yeah" 16 oz. Bloody Mary along with one of the local North Carolina draft beers, which was a nice touch. Our server, Trevan, did a great job taking care of us. He was accommodating, attentive, and made sure we had what we needed throughout our visit, which we appreciated. Overall, I'd rate this place a 3/5. It was a decent stop for a casual meal and drinks, but the food could have had a bit more flavor separation and wow factor

First, the good. Actually, the great. My server, Rhonda A was SO nice and wonderful and friendly…read moreand honestly that's why I like to come in to a restaurant even if I know the food isn't top notch. I love a great wait staff! They can make your day brighter. So, the heat was CRANKING! Granted, it was cold outside but a bit uncomfortably hot inside. And I was seated under a vent so it was blowing directly on me. At least my coffee never cooled off! I REALLY wish they didn't hand out plastic silverware when they seated you. I detest plastic utensils. And it's not like they didn't have real ones because the spoons for coffee were real as were knives for butter and jelly. So what's with the plastic knife and fork? My only guess is that it's Durham and the silverware has been stolen on a consistent basis so they started giving plastic. Food wise, my omelette was good. Definitely didn't have a problem finding the meat or cheese and that's a good thing! Fruit was fresh and coffee was HOT! The restaurant was clean. No torn booths that I could see and nothing broken. A welcome site to most places nowadays!

Hash browns left a little left to be desired and it was slightly crowded but otherwise good food…read moreand good service. Update: I'm still craving this meal.

Perfection. Absolutely perfection…read more I'm so excited Alpha Dawgs finally reopened because I've been craving the food so bad! I ordered the Pastrami Burger, the Carolina Style Dog, and the Crab Cake Sandwich. Each one is deliciously crafted. I can't get over how good the food is here and I don't think I can put into adequate words how delicious the food is here. I didn't want to share Highly recommend this food truck if you're looking for homemade, delicious meals! Everything is made in house and I promise you'll come running back for more!

From the owner: We are a food truck so we have 2 locations. Monday and Tuesday we are at Knightdale Blvd and Hodge…read moreRd from 1pm to 8pm. Wednesday threw Saturday we are in Durham. We also cater events of all kinds.