The Cosmic Cantina
The Cosmic Cantina
Loaded Burrito with Chicken
Steak chimichanga
On a morning
Loads of indoor seating.
Must go up these stairs first
Not a very compelling sign.
The entrance
Street view - you'll walk right past unless you're looking for it.
Shitty service
a neon sign in the window
Forbidding entrance.
the interior of the restaurant
interior
Main area
Burrito & Salsa verde
I also got a side of the 2 oz. Small Side Of Cheese Dip
Order at the bar.
Chips
Menu
Pico and queso
Inside
Menu
136.- Vegan Chorizo
Neatly and tightly wrapped burrito
Becky B.
May 31, 2024
I love this place! It's a dive, no frills and super cool. There's so many options including vegetarian! The burritos are huge! We had nachos ($11) and they were delicious. Generous amounts of chicken, black beans, guacamole, white cheese and tomatoes. Can't wait go back!
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Smythe R.
Apr 30, 2024
You'd be forgiven if you couldn't find this place if you were told about it. It's on a very dark side street off ninth Street in Durham. It's a second floor location, so there's nothing on the ground floor to tell you that it's there except an arched doorway with a handpainted unlit sign over it. Go ahead walk up the stairs and it's on your right. You enter a nicely lit, open area with the food prep bar in front of you across the narrow room. A huge menu is hanging over the glass panels. There are paper ones around as well. Regarding the decor: you just walked up stairs plastered with stickers and graffiti and into a door that had no readable label. There will be no tea lights and cloth tablecloths. It's a late night dive, and fills the spec perfectly. Actually, it's nicer than most dive bars I've been to. But temper your expectations, ok?Anything is good. I like the quesadillas, but the burritos are fine, too, just messier. I'd only eaten in once, but frequently stop in on the way home from work or after a game night. They are open until 4 am, so good for after hours folks. To go orders are made quickly, so the pupper at home waiting after work doesn't get too much worse.
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Sarah L.
Sep 1, 2024
The food here was really good. The staff were friendly upon arrival. This is a nice place to freely tag on the wall or hang out. I got the vegan chorizo which was really good to me. I've never had pork before but the taste reminded me more of beef or impossible meat. The guacamole could've had a bit more flavor to it. Maybe just a tad bit more salt would've made it perfect but other than that it was fresh. This is definitely a spot you want to make note of as they stay open later than many other places.
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Kylie S.
Aug 17, 2024
It's classic Durham for a reason--cheap, good, and a fun hole-in-the wall location. I got the burrito, it was large but not too-overstuffed and delicious, as was the guac and chips.
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Ethan C.
Aug 22, 2023
Cosmic is a Mexican place located in a cool hidden alleyway. They had great prices and pleasantly surprisingly quick service. They are also open everyday until 4am, which is really convenient. Deluxe steak burrito was slightly soggy but tasted great regardless. Will be coming back again
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Lauren C.
Oct 6, 2023
Incredibly good vegan-friendly Mexican food! Many of their menu options can be made vegan by omitting the cheese, sour cream, etc. They do have vegan meat substitutes but I opted for a burrito with both black and pinto beans instead and loved it. Also really good guacamole.
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Cassie O.
May 4, 2024
Hugh burrito couldn't finish it. Service was good. They have a small outdoor patio. I went on a not so busy day. Food was made quickly.
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J W.
Aug 7, 2024
The location in Chapel Hill is way better. They give you free chips and salsa with your meal. This location is meh. It can be difficult to find. The stairway could be a professional for some, but it's nice to get some steps in. Mediocre food, honestly.
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Diane W.
Aug 26, 2023
We got a deluxe chimichanga, a burrito and chips and salsa. Portions are definitely huge. I really enjoyed the chimichanga, but they put beans in when I asked for no beans. I just picked the beans out, I'm not one for wasting food. I did enjoy the taste though, especially the guacamole. We really didn't need a side of chips and salsa with how big the portions were. The salsa was fresh and really great, it had large amounts of cilantro. My boyfriend enjoyed the burrito but said it was a bit plain. The shop itself is quite small and you order up at a small counter.
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Angie S.
Jul 29, 2023
Cosmic cantina never fails to impress! It's always open late and never lets us down. The portions are huge and plenty to fill your appetite or have more for a later snack. The service is always great. Staff are always making sure to have your order right and to give you warm, fresh food. Ambience is casual, but all you need for quick, yummy delicious Mexican food.
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