Fonda Lupita ★ 4.1
Women-owned Mexican kitchen at Brightleaf Square pressing fresh corn tortillas in-house daily. Named Eater Carolinas Restaurant of the Year 2021.
OrderTacos al pastor, Tamales, Agua frescas
6 mexican places in Durham we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Durham | Mexican across every city.
Durham's Mexican food peaks at the humble end. Fonda Lupita hand-presses corn tortillas for tacos and tamales at Brightleaf Square's best prices, earning an Eater Carolinas nod, while Taqueria La Vaquita, marked by its bovine statue in Old West Durham, keeps tacos at counter prices. Cosmic Cantina near Duke has stayed open until 4am every night since 1995, the city's definitive late-night burrito.
Taqueria La Vaquita ★ 4.1
The large bovine statue marks Durham's best taqueria: $4-5 tacos to order with al pastor and birria the standouts. Corn tortillas pressed daily, four salsas.
Cosmic Cantina ★ 4.0
Durham's late-night institution since 1995. Cosmic Cantina on Perry Street runs burritos and tacos until 04:00 every night. Nothing exceeds $14.
OrderBuild-your-own super burrito
Cosmic Cantina ★ 4.0
Open until 04:00 every night since 1995, Cosmic Cantina on Perry Street near Duke is Durham's definitive budget late-night. Burritos and tacos under $14.
OrderBuild-your-own burritos and tacos
Fonda Lupita ★ 4.1
Hand-pressed corn tortillas fuelling tacos and tamales at Brightleaf Square's best prices. Named Eater Carolinas Restaurant of the Year 2021.
OrderTacos al pastor and tamales
Taqueria La Vaquita ★ 4.1
Marked by a bovine statue, Taqueria La Vaquita is one of Durham's best-value taqueria counters. Tacos at $4-5 each; al pastor and birria are the best choices.
OrderTacos and burritos
Book food experiences in Durham
Private tour · 2 hours
Durham Walking Tour and Tales of Crime and Punishment
Take a walking tour around historic Durham. Visit the city's attractions while also hearing intriguing stories of crime and punishment through the ages from your guide.
from$324 Check dates
Private tour · 7 hours
Durham: Private Full-Day Guided Walking Tour
Discover the history and culture of Durham on a guided walking tour. Visit the Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local café and a beer...
from$210 Check dates
Private tour · 4 hours
Durham: Private Half Day Walking Tour
Explore Durham on a private walking tour. Discover the city's history, visit the UNESCO-listed Durham Cathedral, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local cafe.
from$118 Check dates