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Here are Durham's top 5 Mexican spots

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Published on August 07, 2019
Here are Durham's top 5 Mexican spotsNuvoTaco | Photo: Angela A./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Mexican spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mexican spots around Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Taqueria La Vaquita

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Topping the list is Taqueria La Vaquita. Located at 2700 Chapel Hill Road in Duke Forest, the Mexican spot is the highest-rated Mexican restaurant in Durham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp.

2. NuvoTaco

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Next up is Long Meadow's NuvoTaco, situated at 2512 University Drive. With four stars out of 563 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. La Superior Carniceria

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La Superior Carniceria, located at 3325 N. Roxboro St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 133 reviews.

4. Tacos Nacos

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Tacos Nacos, a Mexican spot in Hope Valley, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 110 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3411 University Drive to see for yourself.

5. Guanajuato Restaurant of Durham

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Over in Northgate Park, check out Guanajuato Restaurant of Durham, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 91 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 2103 N. Roxboro St.


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