I will always recommend this place! Listen, this is my go to spot, when I want some good queso with…read morechorizo and a good margarita! The food is always good, fresh, and the service is always on point. The mood is right if you have a significant other, it no pressure if you don't. It is still a good vibe! Enjoy!

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.

Loved this place…read more Decor was very interesting, bright and fun. The couch type chairs are very comfy and place was clean. The young workers behind the register were very friendly, helpful about what was good and gave great menu item descriptions. They were very excited about the food on the menu and shared personal favorites. Food came out fairly quickly but not together for the table. They also kept forgetting items from our order but were quick to get it for us. Note the workers taking the order behind the counter are also the ones bringing the food out. Food was amazing! I have the 3 birria tacos (1 chicken 2 beef- though I ordered it flipped but appreciated the error as the beef were better tasting) and rice with beans. Loved that I got the birria sauce on the side in a Togo cup as I definitely took the leftovers home. There are self serve salsas, lime, cucumber and radishes you can get. Appreciate they had vegan option for my partner. Will definitely come back to try more off the menu.

I came here for lunch on a Tuesday. There were quite a few people waiting for their meals to be…read moredelivered to their tables. The menu is pretty simple but I think it has everything you'd want at a taco joint. I got the Chicken and steak bowl. The person working the counter initially told me that I was only able to get one protein and I told him to go ask a manager to make sure. He returned and told me I could indeed order more than one, which was great because I knew what I wanted. The bowl was good overall. It was light and fresh. All the ingredients tasted well together and it didn't feel overly processed.

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!

We had a Mexican food craving and ended up here. Coming the the restaurant is a casual location…read more Our waitress was so nice and entertained me as I tried to order on Spanish. The drinks and food were amazing, slightly elevated Mexican. I would highly recommend for good date night.

Absolutely the BEST ribs! The shepherd's pie, the burgers, the salads- all win rave reviews! The…read morecustomer service is great, but the food is also phenomenal!

Finally... made it to Dogwood. It is nestled in the corner of Riverview shopping mall. Don't blink…read moreor you'll miss it! I walked in and Samantha, behind the bar, made us feel right at home. I knew she was going to be amazing after watching her with other customers.. She cares, helps them even with personal stuff, and looks out for them. You can tell there are regulars, they love the people and the restaurant. I love that vibe! I knew it wanted to try several things so I only orders appetizers. We got Chorizo (not tradional, more like a sausage) which came with fries, Provoletta and Log Jammers. She was right... the Log Jammers are addictive, but being a cheese person, my fav was the Provellta - so fabulously cheesy. The sausage was very good as well. My only swith up on things qould be the sauces... which you can do. The 3 mustard sauce comes with .the Log Jammers - pare that with the sausage. The herb vinegar that come with the Log Jammers, pares best with the Provella. And last, but not least... pare the Boom Boom sauce with the Log Jammers. Fabulous! We also got Ribs and mac and cheese. The full rack was huge and had ao much meat. The rub on it was delicious and I'd recommend the spicy bbq sauce which pares well with the rub. The slaw is NOT to mayonnaisey but is sweet. The Mac and Cheese seems to be on the homemade side - creamy but not like it's all processed cheese - more real cheese. Then it's baked with a nice layer on top. We had a great experience and even though I don't usually go to a restaurant more than once, I will be back. The food was great and the people and friendly atmosphere made it so much more.

This is truly a hidden gem! I've been in Durham for a few years now and this is now my favorite…read more"go-to" taco restaurant. The menu can be a bit overwhelming so I suggest taking look at it before you go. The dining space is small but has plenty of seats for everyone. I went with 3-tacos and fries. I got three different ones -- marinated pork, steak, and chorizo and they were all just as good! There's a nice crisp to the meat, which I enjoyed! The tortilla was on spot! I believe it's homemade. The pineapple Fresca was quite good too! Just the perfect balance of sugar. I also got an order of fries, which was was okay. I felt like it was a bit undercooked but it came with a side of sauce similar to the shrimp/white sauce that comes with hibachi. Interesting but good! Overall, fantastic customer service! I look forward to trying other items on the menu.

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I was intending to go somewhere across the street, but couldn't. This place really hit the spot! It…read morewas quite empty at about 2PM on a weekday but I was seated in the nice corner (corner of the street, with windows). Pretty soon it filled up once it was clear to passers-by there were people inside! Very nice waitress. There's a wide menu but I opted for a fried(???) burrito. It was a lot of fun! Not very fried, but crispy. Eventually a whole 6 person family got sat in the window and were having a fun time.

Second time coming here since moving to Hillsborough…read more 1. Food is really good. Flavorful and fresh 2. Prices are reasonable. And who doesn't love free Jamaica refills?! 3. Staff is friendly and great with recommendations. 4. The interior is BEAUFTIFUL!! 5. I love that the bar side is separate from the main dining area.

Mexican restaurant on Erwin Road beside Duke west campus in Durham!…read more In the spot that used to hold Nosh, a new place arose about 3 weeks ago. This place apparently has another location in Chapel Hill and specializes in birria/ street tacos, but hosts many other Mexican favorites. I came on a Friday evening at 6:30pm, and there were a couple of other folks seated at tables. The interior layout is similar to Nosh, for those who've been there before, but you are seated and order at a table rather than from a counter. I got the Viva Mexico enchiladas, and my dining partner got arroz con pollo (ACP). We also ordered the flan, but they were out, so we got churros instead. Service was VERY attentive-- they checked on us many times and were ready to answer questions. Food came out in about 10 minutes too. Both dishes were VERY yummy. I loved my enchiladas-- the green sauce one was good, and the cheese was excellent. The chicken was a TINY bit drier than I would have preferred, but still flavorful. The ACP had a nice balance between sweetness and saltiness-- the chicken had good seasoning, and the sauces complemented well. The churros were EXCELLENT and accompanied by yummy ice cream (maybe French vanilla) with chocolate sauce drizzled on it. Which reminds me-- the presentation of all dishes was EXCELLENT. Price was fair. Overall, I'd happily come back and probably will. Glad to see this place added right next to Duke University.

We went here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. It was not very busy and we were seated immediately…read more It seemed like there was only one waitress but there was only one other party so it was fine. I was looking for a low carb option which is always hard at a Mexican restaurant, especially during the Lettuce Epidemic where I don't feel safe eating a salad ANYWHERE. I decided to order the chicken fajitas. They come with tortillas, rice, beans, and a small "salad" (lettuce, tomato, sour cream), which I did not eat but luckily had some kids with us that previously only ordered churros and queso (LOL) so they were able to eat that for me. The fajitas were REALLY hot and really good. Excellent flavor and excellent portion size. Even without eating any of the items it came with, I was full just eating the chicken, peppers, and onions. My friend got the lunch chimichanga which seemed a little small but it also came with rice and beans. The girls LOVED their churros and queso (which I also ate with my chicken...a little thick but better than too thin!!!) Our waitress was very helpful and attentive. This place is in the old Nosh if that's helpful to anyone. There was plenty of parking right outside the restaurant today, but there is also a parking deck on days when it's packed. The ambiance...was a bit plain but I'm not sure how long they've been open...maybe they'll add to it? This is probably more of a 3.5 star review. I rounded up since nothing bad happened but I'm not sure I'll be back since I have Mexican restaurants I like better.

This place is always solid. I live so close and we come here so often that sometimes I don't…read moreremember how nice it is to have a good restaurant next to home. I've never had anything bad here. All of the salads are huge and delicious. All of the fried fish is amazing. The FRIED MUSHROOMS are like molten lava but amazingly delectable. The only thing I've ever had here that I didn't find amazing was a cheeseburger and that may be because we had it to go. The bar is great and sells decent priced cocktails. $10 martinis woo! LOL The prices are good and the waitstaff is usually excellent, as are the bartenders.

This is a lovely place to come. It's casual, but the food is very good. I don't think you can go…read morewrong ring with what you order. Everything I've tasted so far has been very good! The service is friendly and fast. They bring out drinks and refills quickly. The place is like a seafood restaurant for lost in the piedmont. Lots of random seafood things hanging on the walls or from the ceiling. I only have minor critiques about the food. This is really me nitpicking, but I do notice it. I make better grits than they do. Their grits tend to be under seasoned, but the grits absorb other flavors which helps. The pasta is overcooked and a little on the mushy side. Everything else law is spot on though!!