So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Durham and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Restaurants Durham
India Gate Description: Indian restaurant with modest decor. Casual Indian restaurant with many vegetarian options & simple, thali-style lunch specials. Address: 2223 NC-54, Durham, NC 27713, United States Phone Number: +1 919-248-9333 Website: https://www.indiagatedurham.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-2PM, 4-6PM | Monday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-8PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-8PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-8PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-8PM …
Thali Indian Restaurant Description: Casual Indian eatery in a shopping mall. Simple storefront option for traditional Indian eats including tandoori, naan & vegetarian cuisines. Address: 5311 S Miami Blvd #8073, Durham, NC 27703, United States Phone Number: +1 919-908-0034 Website: http://www.thalirtp.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-3PM, 5-9PM | Monday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | …
Thai Cafe Description: Casual spot for Thai staples plus sushi. Family-run spot serving standard Thai dishes plus sushi in a polished, laid-back setting. Address: 2501 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-493-9794 Website: http://thaicafenc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-3PM, 5-9PM | Monday: 11:30AM-3PM, 5-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-3PM, 5-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-3PM, 5-9PM …
Bowl of Pho Vietnamese & Thai Restaurant Description: Vietnamese eats in a casual setting. Low-key restaurant serving pho & other Vietnamese standards, as well as some Thai dishes. Address: 2806 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, United States Phone Number: +1 984-219-1010 Website: https://www.bowlofphonc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 10:30AM-3PM, 5-8:30PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-3PM, …
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Taco Bell Description: Mexican-inspired fast-food chain. Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos. Address: 3570 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-383-0081 Website: https://locations.tacobell.com/nc/durham/3570-hillsborough-rd.html?utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=googlelistings&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=029406&utm_content=website&y_source=1_NjE0Mzk4OS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9PM | Friday: 10:30AM-9PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-9PM
Taco Bell Description: Mexican-inspired fast-food chain. Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos. Address: 3821 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27702, United States Phone Number: +1 919-471-2911 Website: https://locations.tacobell.com/nc/durham/3821-north-duke-street.html?utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=googlelistings&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=015846&utm_content=website&y_source=1_NjE0Mzg3MC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-12AM | Monday: 8AM-12AM | Tuesday: 8AM-12AM | Wednesday: 8AM-12AM | Thursday: 8AM-12AM | Friday: 8AM-12AM | Saturday: 8AM-12AM
Chili’s Grill & Bar Description: Lively chain for Tex-Mex & American eats. Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting. Address: 6917 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713, United States Phone Number: +1 919-572-7878 Website: https://www.chilis.com/locations/us/north-carolina/durham/renaissance Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-11PM | Monday: 11AM-11PM | Tuesday: 11AM-11PM | Wednesday: 11AM-11PM | Thursday: 11AM-11PM …
Chili’s Grill & Bar Description: Lively chain for Tex-Mex & American eats. Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting. Address: 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-489-6699 Website: https://www.chilis.com/locations/us/north-carolina/durham/durham Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-11PM | Monday: 11AM-11PM | Tuesday: 11AM-11PM | Wednesday: 11AM-11PM | Thursday: …
NO-BULL streeTacos Tacos Description: . Address: 3117-B, Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-672-7627 Website: http://nobullstreetacos.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 6-10PM | Tuesday: 6-10PM | Wednesday: 6-10PM | Thursday: 6-10PM | Friday: 6-10PM | Saturday: 3-10PM
Taco Bell Description: Mexican-inspired fast-food chain. Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos. Address: 2101 NC-54, Durham, NC 27713, United States Phone Number: +1 919-544-7954 Website: https://locations.tacobell.com/nc/durham/2101-e-nc-highway-54.html?utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=googlelistings&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=004257&utm_content=website&y_source=1_NjE0NTI1NS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-12AM | Monday: 8AM-12AM | Tuesday: 8AM-12AM | Wednesday: 8AM-12AM | Thursday: 8AM-12AM | Friday: 8AM-12AM | Saturday: 8AM-12AM
Taco Bell Description: Mexican-inspired fast-food chain. Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos. Address: 3509 Westgate Dr, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-489-9537 Website: https://locations.tacobell.com/nc/durham/3509-westgate-dr.html?utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=googlelistings&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=029364&utm_content=website&y_source=1_NjE0NDAyMS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-12AM | Monday: 8AM-12AM | Tuesday: 8AM-12AM | Wednesday: 8AM-12AM | Thursday: 8AM-12AM | Friday: 8AM-12AM | Saturday: 8AM-12AM
Taco Bell Description: Mexican-inspired fast-food chain. Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos. Address: 1110 W North Carolina 54, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-419-9428 Website: https://locations.tacobell.com/nc/durham/1110-w–nc-54.html?utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=googlelistings&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=029412&utm_content=website&y_source=1_NjE0NzAyOC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9PM | Friday: 10:30AM-9PM | Saturday: …
La Tiendita II Description: . Address: 1915 Chapel Hill Rd # B, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-493-1647 Website: https://order.tbdine.com/pickup/32690 Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 9AM-8PM | Tuesday: 9AM-8PM | Wednesday: 9AM-8PM | Thursday: 9AM-8PM | Friday: 9AM-8PM | Saturday: 9AM-8PM
Cosmic Cantina Description: Mexican kitchen with very late hours. Organic Mexican eats plus beer & margaritas served in casual, cozy digs with very late-night hours. Address: 1920 Perry St, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-286-1875 Website: http://cosmiccantina.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-4AM | Monday: 11AM-4AM | Tuesday: 11AM-4AM | Wednesday: 11AM-4AM | Thursday: …
Taqueria Mi Pueblo Description: . Address: 1000 Holloway St #223, Durham, NC 27703, United States Phone Number: +1 919-688-3461 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-7PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-10PM | Saturday: 11AM-10PM
NUVOTACO Description: Casual option for gourmet Mexican meals. Bright, cheery counter-serve spot known for its sophisticated takes on Mexican comfort classics. Address: 2512 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-873-3033 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 3-9PM | Thursday: 3-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9PM …
El Rodeo South Square Description: Standby for Mexican eats & drinks. Burritos, nachos, guacamole & other Mexican staples plus mixed drinks & a kids’ menu. Address: 3404 Westgate Dr, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-402-9190 Website: https://www.elrodeodurhamnc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: …
Dos Perros Description: Classic Mexican fare & craft beers. Upscale Mexican standards & craft beers galore stand out at this hip, down-to-earth eatery. Address: 200 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701, United States Phone Number: +1 919-956-2750 Website: Vaccine Announcement Store Hours: Sunday: 5-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 5-9PM | Wednesday: 5-9PM | Thursday: …
Taqueria La Vaquita Description: Mexican eats & nonalcoholic drinks. Tacos, tortas & classic plates with fresh fruit waters & other Mexican soft drinks in simple digs. Address: 2700 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-402-0209 Website: Menu Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM …
Azteca Grill Description: . Address: 1929 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-403-2527 Website: http://www.aztecagrilldurhamnc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-3PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9PM | Saturday: 10AM-9PM
El Patron Mexican Grill Description: . Address: 3438 Hillsborough Rd suite f, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-937-9971 Website: https://elpatron.e-tab.com/#!/locations Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-10PM | Friday: 11AM-10PM | Saturday: 11AM-10PM
Uncle Julio’s Durham Description: Mesquite-grilled Tex-Mex fare. Tex-Mex chain serving mesquite-grilled fare & margarita-sangria swirls in a hacienda-style space. Address: 8030 Renaissance Pkwy Bldg K Ste 885, Durham, NC 27713, United States Phone Number: +1 984-329-2900 Website: Durham Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-9PM | Monday: 11:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-9PM | …
Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Description: Casual eatery for Mexican favorites. Chain restaurant serving a varied menu of Mexican eats & margaritas in a colorful setting. Address: 800 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701, United States Phone Number: +1 919-682-4197 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: …
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Description: Classic Mexican meals & margaritas. Part of a local chain offering Mexican favorites, plus margaritas & beer, in a casual setting. Address: 3600 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704, United States Phone Number: +1 919-479-9995 Website: http://elrodeonc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM …
Super Taqueria Description: Casual outpost for Mexican staples. Laid-back Mexican joint offering traditional tacos, tortas & burritos with a variety of salsas. Address: 2842 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704, United States Phone Number: +1 919-220-9884 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: …
Mez Contemporary Mexican Description: Stylish stop for modern Mexican fare. Modern Mexican fare & a wide array of tequilas served in a refined contemporary setting. Address: 5410 Page Rd, Durham, NC 27703, United States Phone Number: +1 919-941-1630 Website: http://www.mezdurham.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Thursday: …
Big T’s Fry Fish Description: . Address: 2945 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, United States Phone Number: +1 919-908-9039 Website: http://bigtsfryfish.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | Friday: 11AM-8PM | Saturday: 11AM-8PM
Bamee Restaurant Description: . Address: 12 Jenkins Court, Durham, NH 03824, United States Phone Number: +1 603-397-5378 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-3PM, 4-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-3PM, 4-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-3PM, 4-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-3PM, 4-8PM | Friday: 11AM-3PM, 4-8PM | Saturday: 12-8PM
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 120 Science Dr, Durham, NC 27708, United States Phone Number: +1 919-660-5080 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/1756/NC/Durham/120-Science-Drive Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-8PM | Monday: 10:30AM-8PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-8PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-8PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-8PM | Friday: 10:30AM-8PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-8PM
China Cafe Description: . Address: 105 W North Carolina 54, Durham, NC 27713, United States Phone Number: Website: Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9PM | Saturday: 11AM-9PM