Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durham

20 restaurant menus in Durham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Pincho Loco
Pincho Loco
99/100 (566 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
South American
Central American
Native American
American
American
Spanish
Latin
South American
Native American
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Ice Cream
Café
Spanish
American
South American
Latin
Native American
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I loved this place! The array of desserts are great & the service could not have been better. The employees were so helpful and cheerful plus the..."
Liz Taylor
"Amazing ice cream! They have tequila and kahlua ice cream as well and do beer floats. Definitely try the tiger tail..."
Jonathan Castro
"Friendly owners, delicious and reasonably priced ice cream, our family's favorite ice cream..."
Sarah Kiser Yelton
"Great place! Owners are very friendly. Thanks..."
Sandy del Cid
"Precioso...todo delicioso....un lugar para disfrutar en..."
Virginia Landaverde
"This place ROCKS!! So..."
Atom Dycus
"EXCELENTES, preparados con el carisma y sabor tropical latino..."
Carlos Eduardo Calderón
"My grandson loves the lime popsicle. He says it’s double..."
Robin Reeves Krause
El Chapin Restaurante
El Chapin Restaurante
95/100 (1177 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Central American
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Central American
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Latin
Spanish
Central American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
92/100 (670 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Peruvian
South American
Latin
Peruvian
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Latin
Spanish
South American
Peruvian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
92/100 (241 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Spanish
Latin
Spanish
South American
Peruvian
Dinner
Lunch
Latin
Spanish
South American
Peruvian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Guanajuato
Guanajuato
90/100 (149 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Tapas
Latin
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Taqueria La Vaquita
87/100 (930 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Central American
Latin
Central American
Spanish
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Central American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Absolutely delicious! I only tried 4 tacos but I can't wait to go back for huaraches. Definitely try a steak..."
ivana susic
"Authentic. Delicious. Affordable. Three words that describe this amazing taqueria! I was told about this spot from a friend and said it is a must..."
Chandra Jennings
"Really good pork and chorizo tacos. Also amazing chicken..."
Pinaki Bose
"Always tasty. Taco plate is sized nicely for a small meal. Prices have gone up recently, but they're still well worth..."
Luminoso-Kenneth Cruz
"Amazing food & fast too! The guac & carne tacos were my favorite..."
Stephanie Barron
"Good true Mexican food at fair prices. I had enchiladas poblanas with chicken and mole. Generous portion. There's no indoor seating, so prepare to..."
Alejandro Nuñez-Jimenez
"Everything was amazing, they were super busy but the food came out fast and was delicious. I got the Birria tacos and they were juicy, messy, and so..."
Jordi Cera
"Love this place! Has authentic Mexican food, none of that Tex Mex food. All Gorditas and tortillas are handmade. I've had the burrito, tacos,..."
Claudia Miller
El Cuscatleco
El Cuscatleco
86/100 (1145 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
South American
Central American
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
South American
Central American
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Fajitas
Pork
Salad
Sit down
South American
Mexican
Central American
Latin
Spanish
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
86/100 (3796 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fajitas
Nachos
Ceviche
Salad
Chili
Queso
Scallops
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Shrimp
Tortillas
Beef
"Hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Triangle. My friends and I go here almost weekly. Best queso, pastor tacos, and passion fruit..."
Elizabeth Ewing-Murphy
"This is a cool Mexican restaurant in the warehouse district with outdoor seating. Lots of Tequila choices on their menu. Food is served hot and has..."
Sue Thompson
"Highly recommend! Got the enchiladas the color of the Mexican flag. Also got the nachos, came in a bowl as big as Jethro's cereal bowl...."
Chris Merck
"Food was great and the drinks were on point. The staff was very friendly and..."
Jason White
"We had a party of 7 and the service and food were outstanding!!! I had the enchiladas con mole that were phenomenal. My new favorite place to come..."
Tonia Burns
"Fantastic outdoor seating in Durham warehouse district. The best ambiance of Gonza’s multiple locations in the Triangle. Food is uniformly..."
Kimberly Martin Rehberg
"Love this place!! Here at least twice a week!! Highly recommend the Burrito and the Mexican..."
Diego Caro
"Delicious food and I am gluten free so that is saying a lot. Great service. Really interesting decor. Loved it! Will go..."
Diane Moore
"Came here for the first time for my birthday dinner. We ordered house margaritas, queso, the chicken quesadilla, and shrimp fajitas. Everything was..."
Sarah Howerton Peck
"My go to place when I decide to eat downtown. The drinks are awesome and the pastor tacos and queso dip are a..."
Cassie Fowler
Mi Peru Peruvian Cuisine
Mi Peru Peruvian Cuisine
86/100 (1820 ratings)
Restaurants
Peruvian
Seafood
Latin
Latin
Peruvian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Chicken Wings
Ceviche
Fish
Sit down
Seafood
Peruvian
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Guasaca
Guasaca
86/100 (185 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Latin
South American
Latin
South American
Venezuelan
Venezuelan
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tilapia
Fish
Pork
Beef
Café
South American
Venezuelan
Latin
Parking Available
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"The place to eat in Durham!!!! Omg!!! I love love love the place! Reasonable in price clean establishment! Friendly service! I was quite impressed!..."
Jill Lewis
"Great food, but how about you ditch the styrofoam cups! It'd be great to have more eco-friendly..."
Emmy Grace
"The food was fresh, delicious and would eat there every week if I lived in NC! They need to open a chain in Boca Raton! My daughter is a vegetarian..."
Sharon Barcenas
"This food is DELICIOUSNESS!!! I moved up here from FL and was seriously missing food Latin food...a friend told be about Guasaca and I went: OMG..."
Jessica Duchene
"I love this place. Anytime I can get fresh food at an affordable price is a..."
Natasha Harris Smith
"Guasaca was amazing!!! You can never go wrong with a true Venezuelan arepa. So..."
Karelys Colon
"As a Vegetarian this is one of my go to places. It is always busy, which to me is a great sign that food is going to be good. I crave these sometimes..."
Lori Kramer
"Awesome place to eat. I loved the arepas! Family..."
Damaris Hernandez
"Such good food. Great, friendly place too! ..."
Adrienne Meddock
"Food is sooooooooo delicious! & the Guasaca sauce is..."
Naisha Claiborne
"Great food. Clean and friendly staff. Enjoyed..."
Dandapani Subramanian
"Only 3 options, but a variety of meats and fillings, and very reasonably priced. I will visit..."
Robert Overman
"Great food and friendly staff! We will definitely be back soon!..."
Rachel E Bergman
Nuvotaco
Nuvotaco
85/100 (698 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Southwestern
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Burrito
Chili
Tortillas
Duck
Nachos
Oyster
Calamari
Tuna
Queso
Calamares
Burrito Bowl
Lamb
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Fish Taco
Tacos
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Tacos the way you like them, really, you can have the chef build them the way you like on either flour or corn tortilla, a wides selection of..."
Louis Stamm
"The food was great and plentiful. There could be a little more space between the tables though. Other than that it’s a great place to eat..."
Angela Williams
"The fried shrimp tacos were amazing! I don’t like very much heat. These had an aoli and were the perfect amount of very subtle heat without being..."
Marian Sullivan Bills
"My boyfriend and I had a fantastic meal at NanaTaco on Saturday afternoon. For it being close to 3pm, the place was hopping and I'm glad we got a..."
Kate Maher Truzzolino
"Head a terrific experience with NanaTaco this weekend! The wedding I coordinated went with a taco bar and it was amazing! Th guests had a great time..."
Nicole Stump
"I had the crispy fish tacos and calamari , they were excellent , great helpful staff also . I recommend to anyone..."
Jessy Tomas
"We finally were able to find a parking spot and enjoy the tacos. Let me tell you they did not disappoint! I had the pork belly tacos and they were..."
Lionel Bateman III
"The food is amazing and the Mexican chocolate shake is to die..."
Jane F. Melton
"Delicious!!! I take my Mexican food very serious and for me to give 5 stars says a lot. Also our 5 year old is picky and ate his entire quesadilla,..."
Lauren Matos
"We love to go to Nana Taco. The food is delish and they have THE BEST margaritas that are only $5! The spicy sauce on the salsa bar is so good. The..."
Sarah Howerton Peck
"This place is awesome loved the chicken livers tacos they have a great variety the people there were very friendly and nice if you are near nanataco..."
Karen Koschalk
"Tacos are, hands down, the best around. Their dirty meats are delicious and always on rotation, so I get to try a new taco at each visit. Guac is..."
Patrick Cummings
"Delicious food in an excellent atmosphere...owned by community-minded folks who are the best at what they..."
Leon Barrera
Luna Rotisserie And Empanadas
Luna Rotisserie And Empanadas
84/100 (401 ratings)
Restaurants
Peruvian
Vegetarian Friendly
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Latin
Central American
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Mac and cheese
Sandwiches
Pork
Beef
Café
Latin
South American
Central American
Peruvian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Esmerada's Cafe
83/100 (523 ratings)
Quick Bites
Spanish
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Makus Empanadas
Makus Empanadas
80/100 (1155 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Spanish
Latin
South American
Argentinean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
South American
Argentinean
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Beef
Fast food
Argentinean
Spanish
South American
Latin
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Discover
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"This was my first time eating empanadas from here. I got the beef empanadas which are supposed to be the most popular, and the sweet corn. I wasn’t..."
Luna Hugs
"Great empanadas. The baked crust was great and not nearly as heavy as I'm used to empanadas being, and in the little letters stamped into the..."
Eliza Biehl
"SO yummy. Got a veggie one (pictured) and ham and cheese one. 10/10 would go back! Small but filling! Good price! PS: they bake a letter into the..."
Kimberlin Schmidt
"Cleanliness 5/5. Food prep was done with gloves, which were then taken off and new ones put on by staff when handling money in between serving our..."
John Morris
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
80/100 (1176 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Latin
Mexican
Latin
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Fajitas
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"My husband and I went for the 1st time this evening. It was the best mexican food I've had since El Cazador in Fayetteville, NC. The prices were..."
Allie Charpentier
"My husband and I have lived in the area now for almost 18 years. We have tried the other restaurants in the RTP area that sell similar fare to the El..."
Renee Stalcup
"I have been going to El Dorado for a long time and have never had a bad experience there. The staff is super friendly and the food is always served..."
Janet Jan Hulin
"The food was amazing, the service was excellent the atmosphere was relaxing I went with Co-workers but Thursday I am taking my family there it was..."
Walter Harris
"Absolutely love this place. Amazing food and atmosphere, I come home from school and request it for..."
Emily Barbour
"Always great food. And Humberto always makes you feel like family. Definitely give it a..."
Bill Farley
"I love this place! The food is awesome and the staff takes excellent care of you!!!..."
Jyvonne Bond
"I absolutely love this place. The food and prices are..."
Kelsey Hale Hicks
"Me encanta la comida! El personal es muy amable " felicidades..."
Adela Maciel
"Went around 5p on a Wednesday...not busy around this time. Attentive staff and speedy service. 2.99 margaritas on Wednesdays and they were..."
Natasha Wells
"I really enjoy this Mexican restaurant. I've been there multiple times, everytime for lunch. I mainly get the bean burrito and cheese enchilada with..."
Dhruv Patel
"Good food, great service and friendly staff. Free chips and salsa and quick to refill drinks. Will happily be come back. Btw queso is very good with..."
J.T. Mertz
"This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back! I got the Beef Chimichanga with rice that was excellent. The favor of the seasoned beef was..."
Lee Nelson
"I debated what Mexican restaurant to go to as a visitor in the area. I didnt want the fake, Mexican-inspired food that is so common, I wanted..."
Andrew H
"This our go-to for Mexican cuisine. The food is awesome, as is the staff. We have a favorite table, and we almost always get it. My personal..."
Roberta Wippich
Mez
Mez
80/100 (794 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tortillas
Beef Brisket Tacos
Beef
Fajitas
Arroz Con Camaron
Nachos
Blood Orange Margarita
Ceviche
Southwest Taco Salad
Salad
Salsa Trio
Chili
Queso
Chicken Tinga Enchiladas
Salmon
Crawfish
Shrimp Flautas
Catfish
Tinga Burrito
Seared Rib Eye Adobado
Tapas
Tres Leches
Cochinita Pibil Pork Shank
Fish Taco
Fish
Tacos
Queso Flameado
Pork
Cocktails
Steak Fajitas
Empanadas
Veggie Tacos
Carnitas
Chips and Salsa
Churros
Steak Tacos
Burrito
Guacamole Dip
Shrimp
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
Copa
Copa
79/100 (775 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Latin
Cuban
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Meatballs
Pork
Shrimp
Cuban
Latin
Spanish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Sarah's Empanadas
Sarah's Empanadas
79/100 (650 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
South American
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Lunch
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great food and great service will definitely go back. Their empanadas are the..."
Melissa Tegnelia
"Literally my favorite all time lunch place in the RTP area since 1997. Sarah is a local treasure and the food is excellent. Personal favorites are..."
Steve Celestini
"eat empanadas there, or take 'em and bake 'em.... either way they are awesome. and the soups and the beans and the rice... and holy moly the..."
James Waldo
"Delicious food, exceptional service, great atmosphere and can't beat the price..."
Monica J Molina
"Love Sarah and hers Empanadas they are the best..."
Sarka Knoflickova Leli
"I love the Spinach and cheese..."
Toya Wall
"Great food, pleasant staff, homey atmosphere. I looked up food and saw empanadas—couldn’t resist. Upon entering I was greeted and offered a..."
Victor-Alan Weeks
"Friendly family owned business. The empanadas and the plantains were both..."
OT Dev
"Empanadas were very good. Good fried sweet bananas. Arepa was so- so, more like a pancake than a cornmeal..."
Hal Sandick
"Quite possibly the best empanadas I've ever tasted! We visited Eno Fest in Durham where we tried a chicken and cheese empanada which was already..."
HallWay Video Productions
"Love this place. If it’s your first time, make sure you give the desert empanadas a try. Everything is delicious and so glad a restaurant like this..."
Brendon Loxton
"Interesting mix of central American foods. Was pleasantly surprised when they had gazpacho last time I was..."
Jim Elliott (RapidEye)
Blue Corn Cafe
Blue Corn Cafe
75/100 (623 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
South American
Cuban
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
South American
Latin
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Plantain Sampler
Flan
Bistec Milanesa
Flautas
Veggie Queso with Goat Cheese
Salad
Milanesa de Pollo
Strawberry Cheesecake
Vegan Fajitas
Fish
Fish Tacos
Fried Plantains
Tapas
Fish Taco
Maduros
Tacos
Platanos Fritos
Enchiladas Con Mole
Pollo Milanesa
Tostones
Fajitas
Tres Leches
Cuban Sandwich
Sandwiches
Chicken Wings
Guacamole Appetizer
Cuban Sandwich
Island Nachos
Black Bean Tortas
Beef
Sit down
Spanish
Latin
South American
Mexican
Central American
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very good, very healthy food, with flavors that come from main ingredients thoughtfully combined, rather than a generic salty or sugary..."
Philindo Marsosudiro
"Great food and great service. Staff and management treat you like family. If you haven’t been to Blue Corn Cafe then you’re missing one of the..."
Norman James
"The food is outstanding and always perfectly prepared. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Great selection beer also. We love the place..."
Jay Davis
"I love this place! The food is consistently delicious and the service is great. Highly recommend..."
Dyana Sardina Paredes
"Food was delicious, service was amazing and the $10 margarita pitchers made the day!! Great place all..."
Paula Peach Evans
"Excellent food and very nice staff!! I recommend it to..."
Nathan Evans
"The staff and owners of Blue Corn are so wonderful and attentive. They really do their best to let you know you are welcome and valued! The food is..."
Toni Stevens
"The energy here is really lovely and the food delicious. The staff is kind. I eat here regularly. We are lucky to have them in..."
Laurece West
"First time dining and will return. Excellent service! Great atmosphere. Great music choice and not extremely loud. Very attentive! We never had to..."
Angie Combs
"Another great meal last night - and the two servers and the hostess working last night were wonderful, friendly, personable. Eating at Blue Corn is..."
Raewyn Chavez
"This is an excellent place to eat. The food was amazing and..."
Regenea Gibson
"Ate here for the first time today. Cannot say enough how delicious the food was! For a vegetarian like myself there were so many options!!! Can't..."
Megan Avig Mott
"Comfortable atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff. The food was well prepared and tasty. The Roasted Pork Barbacoa was a hit with my..."
Nancy Eisenhuth Sawaya
"So consistently good! Always warm friendly service and the food is..."
Julia Webb-bowden
Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar
Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar
70/100 (1097 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Bar
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Beef
Tostones
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Toasts
Ice Cream
Burger
Gelato
Cuban Sandwich
"We came here with a big party and mostly enjoyed our dinner. The atmosphere is original and attractive. Our service was quite good, though they..."
Dustin Klein
"Awesome place for dinner - especially before an event at DPAC or the ball park! The food was really yummy. I love how the menu explains that this..."
Laurie Clark
"Dinner at Cuban Revolution was an experience. We went for date night on Saturday night and the ambience was amazing. There was a live jazz band and..."
Deandra Green
"After seeing a show at the dpac it was one of the only places open till midnight, however, we enjoyed it. The outdoor ambience is really nice. The..."
Carissa Brancasi
"Nice place, neat atmosphere, great food and service. Go. It's good. We'll be back often. I know, take the did pictures BEFORE eating the food...."
David Randolph
"On the advice of a friend we made reservations before a show at DPAC. I am grateful that I made a reservation. The place was hopping! Cocktails were..."
Rob Ainbinder
"We had a great experience. We came on a Friday evening about 7pm and were seated immediately. Some of the reviews comment on bad service but we..."
Chris and Brandi Beghtel