Went to a few other locations. This location was great. Is located in an old rustic brick building downtown Durham. Atmosphere was great. Food was awesome. Drinks were good. Definitely tried if you’re in the area or never tried this restaurant before. Friendly staff food was very hot and delicious. We ordered the lunch fajitas and split cheese dip.
NSA
Mar 1, 2025
5
after being a regular at the Cary branch I was curious to see how this fairs out..
Same food quality and prices, somehow the menu felt a little different and with more specials.
churros came in a little cart , not my favorite but still cute and edible
we ate early at 5:30 and it wasn't crowded so service was amazing
there's a parking lot out front but it was full
will be coming back !
the molcajete is our favorite and easily feeds 2-3 people.
Eric Lund
Feb 15, 2025
5
We enjoyed a delicious lunch on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Perfect service and atmosphere. Made adaptation to our gluten-free, dairy-free request. Our #1 Mexican restaurant in Durham!
NSA
Nov 13, 2024
5
after being a regular at the Cary branch I was curious to see how this fairs out..
Same food quality and prices, somehow the menu felt a little different and with more specials.
we ate early at 5:30 and it wasn't crowded so service was amazing
there's a parking lot out front but it was full
will be coming back !
the molcajete is our favorite and easily feeds 2-3 people.
ann karlin
Oct 21, 2024
5
The managers are so helpful, kind, and willing to do anything to make your experience the best it can be! We have reserved a private room two years in a row, and the managers vent over backwards to make it amazing!
Chelle Chandler
Sep 15, 2024
5
Love the food and atmosphere AND STAFF! My favorite Mexican Restaurant.
Andrew C-K
Sep 10, 2024
3
This isn't a review a really want to write. I used to go to Torero's at their old location across from Bright Leaf (before that place blew up ... No, literally: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/04/10/durham-north-carolina-explosion-1-person-dead-building-collapse/3422977002/).
Anyway, at the old location they had a pretty solid cactus burrito that I enjoyed and was my go to. Since they've moved I've tried other items on the menu, but have been generally disappointed. Two or three times I've ordered the vegetable fajitas - usually a safe choice when ordering vegan (also I always emphasize vegan). The first few it was fine. The last time, I got a fun bonus of a large piece of poorly cooked steak in with my vegetables. Their one standing 'vegan option ' is little more than avocado on a pair of big chips and a touch of pico. It's fine, but not filling or really a meal.
The staff seem very nice, but don't seem to understand what vegetarian or vegan means and I would be equally or even more wary if you had a food allergy to eat here.
Ultimately unless they educate their staff and work on some better menu options that are clearly labeled, I won't be going back.
Ivan Almonte
Jul 9, 2024
5
What a great place to spend time with family and friends. Friendly staff and authentic Mexican taste. Will come back soon.
Valeria Bogacheva
Jul 8, 2024
5
Great food, giant servings, fun atmosphere and friendly stuff
