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Cosmic Cantina

1920 Perry St
Durham, NC 27705

(919) 286-1875
cosmiccantina.com
4 star rating based on 51 reviews
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Hours
Mon-Fri 11am-3am Sat-Sun 12pm-4am  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (919) 286-1875

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For healthy Tex-Mex cuisine, dine at this unique restaurant that uses only the freshest, organic ingredients in all of their dishes such as burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and salsa. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.

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Duke students and young professionals flock to this fast, cheap and tasty Durham institution all day (and night).

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When to Go

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Don't come during peak dinner time, unless you're willing to wait for a table and your meal. After 9pm, it's easier to come and go quickly.

Where to Sit

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If it's a nice day, send someone outside to nab a table on the patio while you wait in line.

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After 11pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, enter through the downstairs lounge.

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Duke students and young professionals flock to this fast, cheap and tasty Durham institution all day (and night).

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In Short Just around the corner from Ninth Street, head up the stairs, toward the noise. On warm days, take advantage of the off-street back patio at this no-frills eatery. All the basics are served: burritos, tacos, quesadillas, plus a selection of vegetarian options and a daily special. Most beers are $2 a bottle. An open lounge downstairs beckons budding musicians 21-and-over to... more

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Condemn as a foreign policy gesture

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The Cosmic Cantina is a sham, a travesty, an abomination and a crime against humanity. The restaurant (does it earn that title?) should be condemned as a gesture to our neighbors to the south. I've had some terrible imitation Mexican fare in my day; this is the worst, and that's saying something.

The food here is so bad and remarkably unappetizing, I have often wondered how the place manages... more

It is not just about the burittos by Jill D. at InsiderPages

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Most people will talk about their burritos, but please do not ignore the rest of their menu. Burritos are great, but they have so much more to offer besides their giant burritos. I personally love their tacos with black beans and chicken.
A good time to visit is in the spring, so you can sit on the outside patio/roof area. Just be wary of the steep stairs.

No confusion. Cheap, tasty food. by Silas S. at InsiderPages

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Cosmic Cantina, a little hole-in-the-wall above Perry St. in Durham, is one of those places you miss when you're not in town. It's in a studio-loft space on the second floor with a back deck in a quasi-urban area, and it's almost tough to find if you've never been guided there yourself, but that's part of the charm. They're actually open daily until 4 a.m., which is hard to beat. As a Duke... more
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