Cosmic Cantina
(919) 286-1875
1920 Perry St
Durham,
NC
27705
36.0075
-78.9213
Neighborhood: Old West Durham
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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 pick up any available instrument for impromptu jam sessions.
User Reviews
durhamexan
March 06, 2009
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 to stay in business, let alone retain a FIVE STAR RATING (WHAT?) on sites such as these. I then realized that its patrons have never been west of the Mississippi and couldn't discern cochinita pibil from bu?uelos. If anything, the Cosmic Cantina could be commended for attaining previously intattainble levels of Bland. I mean it, there is not a single ingredient inside those hell-begotten doors above a "Smartee" on the flavor-scale. The Cosmic Cantina would attend a Nickelback concert if it could. I wish this rating system allowed zero stars.
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Anonymous
January 05, 2009
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.
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October 09, 2008
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 student, I know it's worth the walk or drive from campus at any hour of the day. Personally I like the chimichianga, but it's the steak, chicken and cheese quesadillas that bring me back. Absolutely delicious, and the cheese quesadilla is only $2.06. And I've read reviews of Cosmic lamenting watery salsa; I wonder, what kind of salsa are you used to? No tomato-salsa? Keep it to yourself, and leave Cosmic for the lovers.
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When to Go:
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:
If it's a nice day, send someone outside to nab a table on the patio while you wait in line.
Know Before You Go:
After 11pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, enter through the downstairs lounge.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Carry Out, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
