NuvoTaco — tacos in Durham, NC

NuvoTaco

4.5· 1,863 Google reviews·$·Rockwood

NuvoTaco is a Durham, NC taco spot in the Rockwood area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 1,863 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
1,863
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Rockwood, 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.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Rockwood, Durham
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does NuvoTaco serve?+

NuvoTaco is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is NuvoTaco located?+

NuvoTaco is at 2512 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, USA, in the Rockwood neighborhood of Durham, North Carolina.

Is NuvoTaco good?+

NuvoTaco has a 4.5★ average across 1,863 Google reviews — loved by locals by Durham taco standards.

How expensive is NuvoTaco?+

NuvoTaco sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Durham taquería.

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