We came here on a Sunday for lunch and really enjoyed it. The portions are great and the servers…read moreare nice and well-versed on the menu. The ultimate nachos were a lot. It's probably meant to be consumed by more than one person and I did have leftovers. It was so tasty though. All the protein (chicken, steak, shrimp) was cooked to perfection and still had plenty of moisture in it. The only thing I wish is that they would add beans and rice as a layer to the nachos; however, it was excellent. The six tacos plate was so good too. Loved the carnitas and pescado tacos. They were flavorful and filling. The rice was sensational and well-seasoned. The black beans paired with the rice was also excellent. I will be back. The dragonfruit mezcalito was so good! The restaurant was starting to fill up with a lot of people, so it's a popular spot.

Another great meal and margaritas. Service was a bit off, but food was good…read more Fun atmosphere with indoor, covered patio, and outdoor tables.

Loved my experience here! Note they have changed the name to La Santa this week…read more Came here for early dinner and were pleasantly surprised. The ambiance and decor is so nice and sophisticated. Seating option were comfortable. Service was great! Server gave great recommendations and explained menu options when needed. Service was prompt and food served warm. Food was amazing! Everything we had was delicious! I had the Quesabirrias (loved that the meat was not fatty and sauce was crazy good), guacamole and flautas de papa. The sauces for all were to die for! Will definitely be back to try more tacos!

Love the vibe! Food was great! Highly recommend the Camarones Chipotle! The Verde Vida drink was…read morealso great! For the skirt steak bowl, Ask for a side of sauce, I feel like it needed a sauce to go with it. But the service was great, quickly seated and served. Will be back!

Overall good experience again! Tried some new things:…read more - Torta Cubana: Hefty sandwich with like 3 different meats (including sausage & chorizo), fried egg, avocado, onions, lettuce, tomato. A little salty, but balances out with the spicy salsa they provide. - Camarones Ala Mexicana Platter: Good if you want a lighter, healthier feeling option. - Quessabirrias: Honestly, felt a little too greasy for me & the consommé wasn't super deep in flavor. It was okay. - Pupusa con Pollo: I think the pupusas will be my favorite item to get here! - Horchata: Love their horchata; super cinnamon-y and refreshing. Fast service during weekday dinnertime; fine ambiance. 9/10 would recommend!

Solid four stars…read more The Quesabirria was very good and the broth even had chickpeas lurking at the bottom. The tacos al pastor were pretty good and the aguas have numerous chunks of fresh fruit floating in them. The carnitas, liver, and lamb barbacoa were not all that. A little dry, maybe not as flavorful as could be. The staff speaks English and the menu is mostly bilingual. Order at the counter, have a seat, and your food will be delivered to you.

Growing up in Southern California, I've chased real tacos through enough dodgy alleys and late…read morenight backyard taco stands to know authentic when I taste it. Somehow that same soul has landed in the unlikeliest spot: Foster Street, in downtown Durham. Pulpo tacos, legit goat birria, bright ceviche mixto, a killer torta milanesa, and that sneaky chipotle aioli that steals the show. All washed down with ice-cold Modelo Negra on draft. Unpretentious, soulful flavors done right, prices that feel like a steal, and food that tastes like your nana cooked it with attitude.

I went here the other day and it was a nice restaurant. The staff were super friendly. We had a…read morenewer server (Sebastian). He was really good at ensuring he understood our questions, which I appreciated. The margaritas were excellent! The chicken and mole street tacos were super flavorful. I liked the white beans versus the traditional pinto or black beans. I got the potato flautas. They were okay. The chips and dip they give when you sit down was delicious! The dip was like a bean dip...yum! I will definitely go back to this restaurant. It was so colorful and bright with wonderful service!

Torero's is a durham staple. Beloved by all duke students and alumni alike. We went with a group…read moreof 10 around 7p on a Friday night and it was basically empty. This location is HUGE so there was lots of space. It wasn't very loud (besides my group of 10 lol) so we could chat comfortably. My ACP was quite spicy... not unbearable for me but might be for someone else with a lower tolerance. It was delicious tho. Table had skinny marg pitcher. Also banging. Queso was a lil runny and not very thick which wasn't our preference. Service was quick and easy. I would obviously forever go back!!

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday around 1 and I think we were the only people in the entire place…read more- so we had really fast and attentive service. I had the Tamales Espinacas lunch portion - the tamale and beans were good. The rice seemed a little under cooked. Their salsa that came with the chips wasn't really that good IMO. One cool thing for this spot is you can order and have it delivered to Crank Arm that's right around the corner.

This is one of my favorite places for Mexican food because it has so much flavor, is cooked to…read moreorder, and still fresh and delicious! This time I got the birria tacos (but the birria ramen is great too). The meat was tender and the consume was perfect. I got an empanada for the table and it was different from what I'm used to but still packed with flavor and crispy. I also got the margarita with strawberry and basil which was refreshing and pretty! The restaurant was very clean and I like the layout.

3.5/5. The grilled cheese is why we came and it didn't disappoint. It's more of a viral item and I…read moreget why. Cheesy, salty, meaty goodness. The other items were pretty regular. Compared to similar restaurants in the area, the prices are high. Sides are ala carte and even the burritos don't come with a few chips. Liked the salsa bar. Ordering is easy at the counter and after that it's self serve. Maybe I'll go back and try the birria ramen

I would say the service here was average to poor. The sweet tea had a strong chemical/artificial…read moretaste to it; I recommend they simply take it off the menu. The food is decent!

Came here after the Durham Farmers Market with a friend and wow this place was a surprise. …read more I went with the grain bowl and honestly it is one of the best I have had in downtown Durham. It is built on quinoa and rice with black beans and kale, then layered with corn salsa, tomato cortido, guacamole, and a creamy acevichado style sauce that pulls everything together. It is finished with a crunchy mix of pepitas, nuts, and grains. The balance is quite ideal in my view. My friend had the rotisserie chicken with two sides, kale and slaw, and it was just as impressive. Crispy skin, juicy inside, and really clean flavors. Simple food done right and GF friendly. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared. Prices land right where you would expect for the quality, roughly 16 to 21 dollars depending on what you order, and it feels worth it. My bowl plus side of dark chicken was plenty. A few notes. Parking is what you would expect for downtown, so plan accordingly. Service was solid and friendly, but nothing that stood out. The vibe inside is festive and relaxed, bright and open, and just a fun place to hang out for lunch. Porbably not a special occasion. I also suspect it could get loud when full. This is definitely going into my regular rotation. That grain bowl is going to be hard to pass up next time, so instead of replacing it I will probably just add a side or an empanada and start working my way through the rest of the menu.

First time here - great experience! It was easy to get a table for 7 for a 5:30ish Friday dinner…read more The staff were quick, attentive, and friendly. Food was really good and different. The burrito relleno was a unique vegetarian option - definitely recommend! I also had the house pineapple margarita. Great kids menu options too - my son had the taco and burrito combo.

This place has everything: sushi, burgers, pizza, and Mexican food. Considering I came for Mexican…read morefood, I was a little put off by the extensive menu to be honest. I don't want a restaurant to do everything, I want it to do one thing well. The chips were not crispy, hot or salty enough for my taste, and the salsa was super bland (I can't tolerate spicy but I do like flavor). I ordered vegetarian fajitas, which were just ok. The veggies were tasty, but not super varied (some places have grilled tomato and summer squash, this was mostly peppers and onions with a tiny bit of mushroom and zucchini). The refried beans and rice were very tasty. The service was perfectly pleasant. The ambiance was nice- lots of comfortable booths and a family friendly atmosphere. Probably would not go back.

we were headed to an event at DPAC and hadn't really thought out food options in advance. Just…read morekinda 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

Stopped by here for lunch with a friend and had a good experience. Service was fast, and there's…read moreplenty 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!

Stopped by Little Bull when visiting downtown Durham. When you arrive parking can be difficult in…read morethis area. I'd recommend parking a few blocks away and walking if needed. Unfortunately, we happened to be in downtown Durham when an event was taking place at the DPAC. Walking into the restaurant it's beautiful with the exposed brick, the decorated dining room, the sassy and unapologetic identity of the restaurant, and the "pocho" cuisine. To be seated you'll check in with the host and then be shown to your table. You'll either be seated on the first/second level or on the second level rooftop. I highly recommend a reservation as we still ended up waiting for our table even with a reservation. For drinks, I started with the Mezcal old fashioned and later ordered the she was a fairy (with sea foam). Overall the drinks were excellent and perfectly balanced. For appetizers, we ordered the "Super Fancy" Devil Eggs, Chirashi, Ceviche, Octopus Al Pastor, Shorty Pan, Butter Beans, and the Ay Papa. Each appetizer had a great presentation and they were all excellent. I really enjoyed the Chirashi as you could essentially make your own sushi with the seaweed on the side and just the overall flavors were so good. For entrees, we ordered the Lamb & Mole and the Carne Asada. Again, the presentation was excellent and both entrees were excellent. The carne asada was well seasoned and in an extremely tasty sauce. The Lamb & Mole you could tell the Mole had several flavors within it and really enhanced the dish. Also the Lamb cut like butter and was so good! For dessert we ordered the Churro Clouds, Capirotada, and I believe the Crepe Cake. Great presentation and by far the churro clouds were my favorite. I highly recommend stopping by Little Bull if you are in the downtown Durham area looking for a good Michelin Star/James Beard nominated restaurant.

Little Bull makes a strong first impression, the kind where you step up to the host stand and…read moreimmediately wonder if you should have dressed a little nicer for whatever is about to happen. We weren't looking for fancy on this self-directed Durham food tour, but we decided to roll with it, and once the hostess walked us upstairs, the whole space opened up into something genuinely beautiful. The decor is polished without feeling stuff, the kind of restaurant where you can sit down, take a breath, and feel like you made a good choice even if you weren't planning on a big night out. We kept things simple. My friend had a customized mimosa, I went with tequila and soda, we shared the brunch ceviche. It arrived looking absolutely stunning and tasted every bit as good as it looked. The plantain chips were a delight and added just the right texture. One small note for anyone ordering drinks upstairs (and maybe downstairs too?), there's no soda fountain, so the ginger ale that came with my drink was a separate $3.00 charge. Something worth knowing before you order. If it's a nice day, consider the upstairs outside patio. It's a delight! [Review 1165 of 2026 - 4814 in North Carolina - 26344 overall]