Cosmic Cantina
Phone: (919) 286-1875
If you like to stay out late, stop by Cosmic Cantina (open until 4 a.m.), where burritos and quesadillas satisfy cravings anytime. Climb the iconic staircase and find filling burritos for less than $10, plus nachos, tacos and more. They also have a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy inside or on the outdoor patio.
Cuisines
- Casual Dining
- Celebrated Cuisine
- Mexican & South American
- Vegan Or Vegetarian-Friendly Menu
Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
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Google Rating
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A walk up memory lane. I came here as a high school student 20 years ago and am thankful this late night staple is still going strong today. They have delicious Mexican classic favorites and drinks in a fun, casual setting with music and an outdoor rooftop area. A Durham favorite you can’t miss!
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How have I lived here all my life and not known about this local jem. I learned about it from someone I talked to on a flight who said they were the best buritos ever. If you don’t know what you're looking for you may miss it.
As we walked up and the hubs looked in the door, he questioned my choice. There is graffiti all over the walls and doesn’t look like anything good would be there. We walked in to an open seating room and on the left, if you go out the door they gave a very cool outdoor roof area.
You order and then go to your seat until its ready. Mike got steak burrito and I got a grilled chicken and cheese quesadillo. Both were jam packed with ingredients, fresh and delicious. The chicken was the best chicken ever in my quesadillo... the flavors were off the chart. The salsa was fresh at yummy.
Definitely lived up to the best burritos ever! -
This was one of the most disappointing meals I’ve had from a Mexican restaurant. The quesadilla arrived half unfolded and completely falling apart like it had been thrown together with no care at all. The cheese wasn’t even melted, which should be the bare minimum for a quesadilla, and the chicken was so dry it was hard to eat.
To make it worse, there were no condiments included — no sour cream, no pico de gallo, nothing. The queso tasted like plain melted Velveeta cheese with zero flavor or effort put into it. For the price, the quality was honestly unacceptable
It felt careless from start to finish. I won’t be returning unless major improvements are made to the food quality and preparation. -
This place is a total dive hidden in cubby with a staircase that looks like you're heading into an underground concert venue.
We ordered the Giant Steak Chimichanga and the Old School Chicken Burrito for about $30. Both were excellent and ready in about 5 min. Chimichanga was piping hot and the steak was seasoned really well, in addition to being the size of my forearm (I'm a large 6'4 for reference). The burrito came with chips and salsa as well.
Looks shady as heck, but is totally worth the visit. -
Great for us night shift workers! ★★★★
It's tough finding quality food when you work the night shift, so Cosmic Cantina is a lifesaver. When you're craving something different than standard fast food late at night, this place hits the spot. The burritos are absolutely great—huge, flavorful, and always fresh. Definitely a go-to spot for an overnight meal.
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