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Cosmic Cantina
1920 Perry St.
Durham, NC 27705
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The King's Daughters Inn €140 0.7 mi 1.1 km 5 of 5 stars
Duke Tower Hotel & Condominiums €80 1.2 mi 1.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast €121 1.2 mi 2.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Express Durham €69 1.4 mi 2.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Marriott Durham Civic Center €93 1.5 mi 2.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Metro 8 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Xiloa Restaurant (Reported Closed) 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Locopops Gourmet Popsicles 0.6 mi 0.9 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 4.5 of 5 stars
Sarah P. Duke Gardens 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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#17 of 393 restaurants in Durham
4.0 of 5 stars 73 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Mexican, Vegetarian
  • Price range: €1-14 ($1-$20)
  • Good For: Outdoor seating

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Very Good
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Average
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Poor
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“great late night”
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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 27, 2009

great late night more

“Crazy good food! Great beers!”
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5 of 5 stars
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May 14, 2009

Crazy good food! Great beers! more

“We love this place! Burritos can't be beat - my favorite is the "Old School Chicken" for it's smoky flavor...”
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5 of 5 stars
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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
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Dec 3, 2008

Better than nothing. more

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

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

“Great burritos...check for Health Inspector Ratings”
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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 13, 2008

Great burritos...check for Health Inspector Ratings more

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

Good burritos. Terrible atmosphere. more

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

I loved it more

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

Best Mexican. more

“This is what every Mexican restaurant tries to live up to (esp. the chimichanga)”
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5 of 5 stars
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May 2, 2008

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