Cosmic Cantina
Cosmic Cantina is a Durham, NC taco spot in the Old West Durham area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 2,599 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Old West Durham, Durham
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Cosmic Cantina serve?+
Cosmic Cantina is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Cosmic Cantina located?+
Cosmic Cantina is at 1920 Perry St, Durham, NC 27705, USA, in the Old West Durham neighborhood of Durham, North Carolina.
Is Cosmic Cantina good?+
Cosmic Cantina has a 4.5★ average across 2,599 Google reviews — loved by locals by Durham taco standards.
How expensive is Cosmic Cantina?+
Cosmic Cantina sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Durham taquería.
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