La Tiendita II — Restaurant in Durham

I don't feel the need to write a review often, but for this place (and my love of great tacos) I will do it. These guys make the real stuff, fresh tortilla, house made salsas and chips and etc, great flavors, nothing fancy, just traditional done well. REALLY good tacos (working my way through the rest of the menu, but I am confident it is solid). The chef/owner is pretty much always there and you can tell he cares about his food. It's always delicious IMHO. I have lived in LA-CA, Central America, spent a lot of time in Cuba and I am GF so I eat (and have eaten) A LOT of tacos. These are really solid tacos. These are my...

One of Durham's hidden gems, easily one of the top three Latin American restaurants in a town that has lots. Don't let the exterior fool you, the restaurant inside is large, impeccably clean, and welcoming.

The food is fantastic with fare from Mexico, El Salvador, and Honduras. Fresh, authentic, and packed with flavor. Prices are low, portains are large, and the staff some of the friendliest and most attentive in the Triangle. They'll happily customize heat levels and sauces to fit individual tastes. And if you do like spicy they'll REALLY deliver!

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A hidden gem in the Lakewood neighborhood! Coming to La Tiendita II is like teletransporting to Latin America. I got a large baleada with eggs, beans, avocado and cheese, and a cup of instant Nescafe coffee for less than $5. It was exactly what I needed on a rainy Saturday morning in Bull City. In addition, it's locally-owned by an immigrant family from Guanajuato, México. You'll likely get to meet José, the owner, who will enthusiastically greet and welcome you. Are you always thinking of how to support immigrants in our community? This is a way. Come visit La...