Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken | Photo: Jennifer W./Yelp
In search of a new favorite Latin American spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Latin American restaurants around Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
Topping the list is Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken. Located at 302 Davidson Ave., the Latin American and Peruvian spot is the highest-rated low-priced Latin American restaurant in Durham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 220 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, you'll find chicken legs, thighs, breast and wings, with sides like rice topped with beans, green beans, Yuca fries, tostones and maduros. There is also Arroz Chaufa, which is a Peruvian style stir-fried rice with chicken, sausage, egg and scallions and Lomo Saltado, which comes with strips of steak, Roma tomatoes and red onions sautéed and served over french fries with a side of white rice.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken.
"Peruvian Charcoal Chicken is free of most allergens," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "We serve authentic Southern American side dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere and with delicious desserts."
Next up is Makus Empanadas, situated at 1125 W. Nc Highway 54, Suite 304. With four stars out of 213 reviews on Yelp, the Latin American and Argentine spot, offering empanadas and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
As to what the business is known for, "Makus Empanadas specializes in bringing freshly baked delicious Argentinian style empanadas to companies and individuals in the Triangle area of North Carolina," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
3. La Cacerola Café & RestaurantPhoto: sneha m./Yelp
Walltown's La Cacerola Café & Restaurant, located at 2016 Guess Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Latin American spot four stars out of 44 reviews.
As to what the business is known for, "We offer delicious Honduran cuisine" it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. The menu features various fish, chicken, pork or beef entrees, as well as egg dishes for breakfast.
Pupuseria y Taqueria Orellana, a Latin American and Mexican spot, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 21 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5300 N. Roxboro Road to see for yourself.
Look for tacos, with chicken, beef, pork and chorizo, fajitas and a steak tortas, served with avocado, lettuce, tomato and a special cheese on the menu. Add a tamale, fried plantain and rice as a side.
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