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Torero's Mexican Restaurant

4.1

604 Fernway Ave
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 682-4197
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This Downtown Durham staple is a go-to spot for Mexican food in the Warehouse District. Established in 1994, Torero's has an extensive menu packed with all of your Mexican food favorites like tortas, tacos de birria and chilaquiles. Co-owned by Emmanuel Martinez, Jose Arias and Francisco Equihua, this is a great place to drop in midday for their special lunch menu or to have cater your next event.


Hours:

Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

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Google Reviews

4.1

Photo of Todd Synan Todd Synan
Mar 5, 2026 3

The food was average. Service was very slow. It was around 5pm on a Thursday and we (family of 4) were the only people in there, our food took about 30 minutes to come out. And then there was the chip policy, see photo. I get it, they can make their own decisions about what to charge and for what, but this is unusual for a Mexican restaurant and was disappointing. I was pretty turned off for multiple reasons and likely won’t be back.

Photo of Jessica Low Jessica Low
Nov 10, 2025 3

Really like the new location. Staff was very friendly but the server was very slow and no sense of urgency at all. We waited 20minutss to give a drink order. Even longer for the food order and unfortunately the communication was horrible with ordering but we were very patient with that. Food came out a ring and it was corrected quickly. Never saw waitress again. We had to walk up to the front to pay for the check because she never came back!!!

Photo of Erin Glosser Erin Glosser
Oct 12, 2025 4

Spacious and well decorated, quick and friendly service. The quesabirrias were amazing, and included a huge portion of rice and beans. The margaritas were decent and a good price, but my date said the "breaking bad" wasn't the best. My only complaint is that the salsa that came with the chips tasted like marinara sauce which put me off a bit.

Photo of Ben S Ben S
Aug 27, 2025 5

These are the types of places I look for when traveling, quality dishes. Everything looked amazing I wish I was hungrier!

Photo of Daniel L Daniel L
Aug 17, 2025 5

I always go for the arroz con mariscos. I have not found another restaurant with an equivalent dish. Most restaurants bring you bone dry rice with beans on the side. Toreros tops the rice with a tomato based sauce and well melted cheese.

Photo of Virginia George Virginia George
Jul 31, 2025 5

The new location was a bit hard to find at first, but you can't beat the value of this place. Fajitas for 2 and a pitcher of margaritas (all delicious)for a little over $60?!? Sign me up! I love finding a good casual dining spot downtown that fills your tummy but doesn't break the bank. We will definitely be back!