Great authentic tacos, friendly staff, and fast service. Me and father got tacos and chips and salsas that were full of flavor and came out quickly. Salsa and chips were solid in addition to their red salsa, tomatillo salsa, and pickled onions. Would definitely go for a casual lunch with friends read more

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we were headed to an event at DPAC and hadn't really thought out food options in advance. Just kinda drove over there and see what we found. I have been on a hispanic/mexican/other South American food truck kick for a bit and figured I'd see what we find, because I didn't want to do a 'fancy' meal just a 'good meal'. Stumbled across this as we walked out of the parking garage, looked like worth a shot, so we took a shot. The problem is, I can't remember what I had. I waited too long between reviewing and eating, I just remember 'holy crap this is good' but I don't remember what I had. Both of us were pleased with what we picked and ate it all, then we went to our DPAC event. place had lots of seating, order at counter and off you go. Really enjoyed it read more

Stopped by here for lunch with a friend and had a good experience. Service was fast, and there's plenty of room both inside and outside, with a nice mix of cool indoor seating and sunny outdoor tables. It's a great spot for a medium to large group. I got a few tacos, which were good and came out very fast. They have a nice selection of sauces and toppings at the salsa bar. The only thing is it's a little pricey. Overall though a good spot! read more

Gym Tacos - tacos - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

What a fun restaurant, I loved all their decor and art work. You order and pay at the counter and the food will be brought to your table when ready. I got the Asada Nachos and I loved the presentation! They come in a tall metal cylinder that you get to lift to reveal the nachos, it was really fun. The nachos were tasty, I enjoyed all the topping and loved the kick from the fresh jalapeños. The portion was HUGE. I brought home my leftovers, and even the leftovers were good (which is rare for nachos). They have a salsa bar with 4 different salsas, my favorite was the spicy orange peanut salsa. They ran out of their house green salsa which is made at the Hillsborough Street location, so I only got to try a little of this salsa. We didn't get any alcoholic drinks, but the bartender let us know that this Gym Tacos stays open late on Fridays and turns into a club! read more

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Amazing tacos, lots of terrific sauces and great staff 10/10 The place is great for a quick lunch or to sit and hangout while having a beer. read more

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The tacos were delicious! You order by the taco at the counter and they bring your food to your table. I tried the asada, carnitas, and al pastor tacos. They were all very flavorful and tender and came on corn tortillas. Reasonable prices for what you get. The tacos were a bit dry by themselves; however, I realized that they have a self-serve station with a variety of different sauces of different heat levels which were perfect for completing the flavor profile and allowed you to customize to your taste too. Staff were very welcoming and the spaces were clean. They have plentiful indoor seating and a smaller outdoor space as well. No dedicated parking so look for street parking or nearby lots. read more

Gym Tacos - Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The food was actually good as most would say I believe. The odd thing was that I bought a fountain drink with my order. I tried to get the Diet Pepsi, but it was out. I told them about it and I thought they were going to fill it. Later in the meal, I went up to ask about it and they said they could not fill it and I should pick another drink. I told them I was diabetic and needed a sugar free drink. Which she told me to get water. I told her I paid for a soda. She said that they could not fill it. I said well, then just give me my money back for it then. She told me "We cant do that". Whaaaaaaaa??? Sure had no problem taking my money. I guess it only flows in one direction. Well, they got my money, but they dont have my business. I wont be back. There are a lot of good taco places out there that respect their customers and dont rip them off. read more

2 things: 1. When I'm really hungry and the food looks amazing... I always forget I'm a Yelper. 2. Not sure if this is saying much, but I thought my really really good Mexican food and Taco tuesdays were done when I moved from Houston to Durham.... However, today I have discovered Gym's Tacos and renamed it Dias Tacos ( like u know who- JK JK , no history lessons under the current... never mind) Anyway, this place is super good, super quick, super made w love or a culinary degree. But I want more more more! I have like zero friends since I just moved here, but I will make some come here w me and they will love me for it! read more

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Pros: The tacos are generously filled and delicious. The gym taco was my favorite, with plump, juicy, sweet shrimp. I could happily eat those every day. Cons: It's on the pricier side for a taco joint. You get one instead of the traditional two corn tortillas per taco, and unlike at some other local places, the chips cost extra. The drink machine was broken when I was visiting, and I didn't see any way to get free water. There's a salsa bar, but the set up is awkward because they keep the salsa cups at the register, so if you don't know or forget to ask when you're ordering, you have to either get back in line or awkwardly hover. read more

Gym Tacos - Gym taco (shrimp), Al pastor, and I forget the third one - maybe campechano? - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We walked in and were greeted with the smell of Fabuloso. I know some folks love that smell, and it means clean to them, but it tends to give me a headache. Just a warning. It kind of seems like they're not quite up and running yet. The sign outside seems very temporary, there's a roll of paper towels at the counter, and the water jug is very flimsy. We started by ordering the nachos, and some tacos (for 2 people). Then another employee came over and said "that's a LOT of food," which prompted the guy we'd been ordering with to tell us the nachos can feed 2-3 people. We cancelled the nachos and added a steak burrito, and some chips and queso. The chips and queso were delicious- the queso wasn't too thick, and the flavor was delicious. My husband liked the tacos a lot. The burrito was nothing special, I was disappointed- I should have tried the tacos. I am confused if this place is trying to be a culinary journey kind of taco shop with specialty meats and minimal descriptions, or if it's trying to be a glossy chain. It seems to be missing the mark on both for me. More descriptions on the menu would have been really helpful. If they're trying to be a glossy Instagram-worthy chain with locations all around the Triangle they should really have a couple vegetarian options. I found ALL the salsas to be really spicy except the avocado one. I acknowledge I have gringa taste buds, so take this with a grain of salt, but I wanted to mention. I didn't care for the atmosphere, with several different TVs playing. The staff wasn't particularly friendly either- we saw the guy who said "that's a lot of food" on our way out, and I would have expected a smile or a "have a nice day" but he didn't even look at us as we exited. Probably won't be back. read more

Gym Tacos - Steak burrito - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Grabbed some tacos on Saturday. They were tasty but the service was a lil hit or miss. Originally I ordered the lengua tacos but I was informed they weren't available after checking out and the suggested replacement didn't match the price of lengua taco (less expensive). Trying to explain the price difference to the cashier was frustrating as there was no accommodation for the inconvenience. I would give them another try due to tacos being tasty. read more

Gym Tacos - Chicken tacos - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I've seen so many social media posts about "trash can nachos" and really wanted to check it out, so I found Gym Tacos. I went during the day so it was nice and quiet. The restaurant is open and spacious, and the staff were friendly. There were just two of us, and we couldn't even finish it, but it was such a fun and unique experience. Definitely worth trying if you're in the mood for a lot of food. read more

Gym Tacos - Chicken nachos - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Service was friendly & relatively fast. Wasn't a huge fan of the quesadilla, it was very chewy...But I liked it enough to eat it. They have guava jarritos, which are my fave and apparently hard to find in restaurants. Space was massive. read more

Gym Tacos - Gym bro taco - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Yum! This place was really really excellent, everything was SUPER fresh and yummy. I got two chicken street tacos, and the flavors were incredible. The homemade tortillas added an excellent flavor! We also got chips and salsa. I tried the two green salsas (one tasted like tomatillo and the over maybe a creamy avocado salsa) and both were absolutely delicious! Really really enjoyed them, especially the creamier one. There was also a really interesting orange peanut salsa, that was really unique and so good! Loved it! We would love to be back! Really wonderful spot! read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch break. I got two tacos (pastor and carnitas). Both were good but if I went again I would probably stick with the pastor as I felt it was more flavorful. I also got chips and queso. The chips were pretty standard and room temp. For some reason I had gotten used to warm chips haha. The queso was great though. I thought it was fairly pricey for chips and queso but I'd say it's meant for sharing between 2-3 people. Lastly, I grabbed an horchata which perfectly topped off the meal. read more

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My wife wanted to head out on Cinco de Mayo but I thought a lot of Mexican restaurants would be too packed. I remembered this location of Gym Tacos and thought it wouldn't be too packed -- I was right. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. We ordered a tostada with a side of beans, and two tacos with a side of rice. The food was tasty and filling but not too much for one meal. The atmosphere is very casual and funky. read more

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What a gem of a restaurant that my family and I were able to visit. We were looking for something good to grab on a Saturday evening and Yelp recommended this place to us. Parking may be tricky in downtown Durham, especially on a nice day, but we had no problem finding parking around 4:45-ish. This is a taco joint where you'll order your food at the counter, find your table, and they'll call you when the order is ready. The gentleman working the counter was very pleasant and patient! My family and I have struggled to find tacos similar to the ones that we find on the west coast but these made our hearts happy. Everything is made to order so you may have a slight weight. I ordered four tacos and they were all excellent. I had one Pastor, one Chorizo, one Carne Asada and one Carnitas taco. The sauces are self serve (one of their hottest sauces is labeled to warn that it contains peanuts). I only remember the peanut sauce having a good spice level, if you're spice adverse, do not get that one. My little had the chicken tenders with fries and ranch and loved his dish. Horchata, great. Food, excellent. They have Mexican Coca-Cola, get one. I'll definitely be returning to try those nachos! read more

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Awesome, unique tacos, tostadas and more! Not a chain, and definitely worth a visit if you like Mexican food. And they give you little cups to put a few different sauces in to add to your food. Fantastic. read more

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So glad that Gym Tacos has come to Durham! They've got great food. Their nachos are unbelievably huge! We've gotten the nachos every time we go. read more

Gym Tacos - Tower of nachos - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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OMG Great spot to hit after the gym won't lie can't lie they don't just sell tacos tap inn you won't regret it .

First word that comes to mind is WOW! My family and I dined here on 9/19/25 and were delighted. The highlight of our meal was the Tower Nacho's with Asada (steak). It nearly filled three adults. We also ordered 3 tacos because we just had to try the signature "Gym Taco" (with shrimp), and those were also bursting with flavor. Our son also ordered an asada taco and it was great too. Suffice to say we will be returning to Gym Taco our future trips to Durham NC. Try it you'll love it! read more

Finally got around to trying Gym Tacos. The food was okay. The food was cold and mildly seasoned. It took almost an hour to get our food (exactly 50 minutes). Our order consisted of 8 tacos, a tostada, 2 Jarritos, 1 Sprite, and an order of chips and queso. It was $72 which I thought was pricey but figured was in line with being downtown. So disappointing. read more

Gym Tacos is worth a stop and a visit or five. The food is excellent, tasty beyond belief and well put together. The price cannot be beat. The service is always good and the employees are friendly and smiling. Eat at Gym Tacos. You will not regret it! read more

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First impression was that it seemed pricy- but then the nachos came out and we realized they could easily feed 5 people lol. Burrito and nachos were delicious! Outdoor seating is nice but inside is a little cavernous. We had a great time!! read more

Gym Tacos - Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I got a vegetarian burrito which was actually one of the better burritos I've had! They have a variety of salsas as well ranging from tasty mild to hot- and the spice was appreciated. The ingredients were fresh, the service was fast. I wish they had more vegetarian options however, or more interesting vegetarian tacos. Maybe something for them to consider in the future. There was a lot of seating too and a nice down to earth space. read more

I'm not lying, these were the best tacos I ever had in my life and this incoming from someone who doesn't like corn tortillas. The meat was perfectly seasoned and seared. The sauce paired PERFECTLY with the tacos. The churros.... Goodness! I don't like cinnamon that much, but these were perfect and the presentation was amazing. The restaurant was clean and the service was amazing. I believe the manager working was Ricky and he was very sweet and definitely one of the reasons I'll be back. I'm down bad! read more

Gym Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The tacos were delicious! I tried three different kinds--shrimp, chicken, and a gringo asada--and each one was packed with flavor. The portions were solid, and everything hit the spot. The restaurant wasn't too crowded, which made for a nice, relaxed vibe. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

Gym Tacos - Three Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Since I stay nearby only a good hop, skip and jump away I decided to get a burrito. Lawd Hammercy it was freaking fantastic. Well seasoned cooked to perfection read more

Good tacos! Good service. Fountain drink machine was down, which was a bummer. Other than that, Everything was good. read more

This place was amazing! I highly recommend gym tacos for the food and the atmosphere. We ate here as a family and we would definitely come back. The staff was helpful with our questions. Everything we ate was amazing and I liked the salsa options. read more

The burrito was amazing! Service was quick and they made sure to come and check on us. They also were serving a free round at their new bar. Overall an amazing experience! read more

Gym Tacos is a solid lunch spot to grab tacos and a Mexican Coke. The spicy peanut sauce is serious-no to be played with! Last time I went I ordered 2 tacos- finished them and ordered 2 more. read more

We come to DPAC a lot, usually on Sunday. So, I'm always looking for restaurants open on Sunday. I found this jewel and the food was great. We had tacos, tostadas, and quesadillas. Delicious! The carnitas was very flavorful and tender. Gym tacos were amazing. It is order at the counter service. And delivery of food was fast! The ambiance was okay, but clean and a nice wall mural. No bar, but it looked they were setting up for one. I'll definitely go back!! read more

Solid new taco joint for downtown Durham! We sampled a bunch of their tacos all of which were tasty indeed. I found the Pollo dry but the Gym taco and Asada were out of this world. Great salsa selection for sure, the chips were just meh but if you have a hankerin' for queso they will do. Hoping the bar opens up soon as the margarita makes the tacos hum! The team there is amazing so you know they will make this place a standard in downtown. read more

We had an amazing lunch today at Gym Tacos in Durham. The service was outstanding, thank you Daniel. read more

Portions are quite large. We usually split either a burrito or quesadilla. The chicken is delish. Super friendly service.

Great tacos & selection of taco stand / truck style food. They also have great nachos & churros. Highly recommend if you want tacos in downtown Durham. read more