Mexican & Latin American

El Rodeo Mexican

1502 East Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 929-6566

Open Mon-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri, 11am-10:30pm; Sat, noon-10pm; Sun, noon-9:30pm.

Serves traditional cuisine in a casual, fun atmosphere. Enchiladas, tacos, burritos, nachos, chili rellenos, quesadillas, vegetarian dishes, combo platters and more. Margaritas. All ABC permits. Entertainment. Smoke-free.

Fiesta Grill

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3307 NC Highway 54 West
3307 NC Highway 54 West, NC 27516

phone (919) 928-9002

Open Tue-Sat, 11am-9pm; Sun, 11am-8pm.

Offers a large menu of authentic Mexican dishes, including chicken molé, homemade pork tamales, chile verde, mojarra (whole fried fish) and much more not found in similar eateries. ‘One of the Triangle’s top 10 Mexican restaurants’ (The N&O). Beer & wine only. Kids menu.

Flying Burrito

746 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Midtown Market)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 967-7744

Open daily, 5-10pm.

The best of Southwestern American food with a Carolina accent. Fresh coastal seafood a specialty. Fish tacos and burritos. Home of Flounder Juice and Bay Sauce, consistently judged one of the best hot sauces in the U.S. Outdoor dining (weather permitting). All ABC permits. Smoke-free.

La Hacienda

1813 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 967-0207

Open Sun-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-11pm.

Like coming to a little Mexico. Family-owned restaurant offers authentic cuisine in a spacious dining room. Daily dinner and drink specials. All ABC permits. Free parking. Kids menu. Outdoor dining. Entertainment: Mariachi band, Sun eve.

Los Potrillos

220 West Rosemary St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

phone (919) 932-4301

Open daily, 11am-10pm (Fri-Sat, till 11pm).

In an old house, with a porch for people-watching, offering a homey, intimate atmosphere, plus a grand assortment of traditional Mexican food, including ceviche and ‘splendid’ margaritas.

Monterrey Mexican

237 South Elliott Rd (Village Plaza)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 969-8750

Open Mon-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri, 11am-10:30pm; Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, noon-9:30pm.

Experience true Mexican cuisine at its best. Comfortable and festive dining room. All ABC permits. Credit cards. Free parking, Kids menu. Smoke-free.

Qdoba Mexican Grill

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100 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

phone (919) 929-8998

Open daily, 11am; closes Sun-Mon, 11pm; Tue-Sat, 3am.

Offers burritos and other Mexican fare. Menu includes burritos, quesadillas, taco salads, nachos and grilled vegetables, served with five kinds of salsas. Beer & wine only. Credit cards. Kids menu. Smoke-free.

Toledo’s Taqueria

506 Jones Ferry Rd
Carrboro, NC 27510

phone (919) 967-1556

Open Mon-Fri, 10:30am-11pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-11pm.

Offers a variety of authentic Mexican food. Beer only.

Torero’s Mexican Cuisine

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104 NC Highway 54 W (Carrboro Plaza)
Carrboro, NC 27510

(919) 960-7640

Open Sun-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-11pm.

Offers a wide selection of authentic Mexican combination dinners, plates and specialties, plus appetizers, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads, sides, vegetarian dishes and desserts.

Tres Amigos, Los

109 West Main St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

phone (919) 967-1654

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New intimate neighborhood restaurant offers a wide assortment of traditional and casual Mexican favorites. Outdoor dining.