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Cosmic Cantina
1920 Perry St.
Durham, NC 27705
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Americas Best Value Carolina Duke Inn N/A 1.4 mi 2.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club $217 2.2 mi 3.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Metro 8 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Ninth Street 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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#16 of 388 restaurants in Durham
  • Cuisines: Mexican, Vegetarian
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Recommended For: Outdoor seating
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“Crazy good food! Great...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 14, 2009

Crazy good food! Great beers! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 2, 2009

We love this place! Burritos can't be beat - my favorite is the "Old School Chicken" for it's smoky flavor. Wonderful college hang atmostphere. Don't think about the fire hazards and exit safety, however. more

“Better than nothing.”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 3, 2008

Better than nothing. more

“In the running for best...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 30, 2008

In the running for best burrito in the world. Yes, the world. more

“Great burritos...check...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 13, 2008

Great burritos...check for Health Inspector Ratings more

“Good burritos. Terrible...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 18, 2008

Good burritos. Terrible atmosphere. more

“I loved it”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 10, 2008

I loved it more

“Best Mexican.”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 4, 2008

Best Mexican. more

“This is what every...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 2, 2008

This is what every Mexican restaurant tries to live up to (esp. the chimichanga) more

“Cheap food and...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 30, 2008

Cheap food and margartitas...but Chiplote's tastes better and fresher. more

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Cosmic Cantina Address

1920 Perry St., Durham, NC 27705
Tel: (919) 286-1875
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.