Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durham

9 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Barrio Comida
Barrio Comida
90/100 (1378 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lindisfarne Oyster Aguachile Verde
Tapas
Carnitas Tacos
Mole
Fish Taco
Guacamole
Tacos
Quesadilla
Quesadillas
Carnitas
Burrito
Lamb
Fish
Nachos
Pork
Milk and Honey Ice Cream
Oysters
Chargrilled Chicken Tacos
Battered Prawn Tacos
Beef
Shrimp Tacos
corona
Potatoes Adobo
Salsa Verde
tacos de carnitas
Selection of Salsa
Beef Tacos
Michelada
Corn Tortillas
Espresso Martini
tostada
Amalfi Lemon Meringue Verbena
Fish Tacos
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What an amazing place to have in Durham. Set in a nice, relaxed atmosphere, we had some very tasty tacos and starters from upstairs. We've also tried..."
Tom Banks
"My partner is Mexican and she loves the place, the amounts are not great, and you have to pay for sauces separately which is a little weird, but the..."
Ian Wright
"Wow! Came here for my birthday with my partner and I cannot fault it. The food was absolutely gorgeous and came in a timely manner. The chips & dip..."
Anya Donelan
"Absolutely amazing, really authentic, full of flavour and fresh. Waitress really went out of her way to make sure us and our dog were..."
Kendal Graham
"Excellent food, best burritos ever, quality is fantastic and a great selection of cocktails. Staff were also very friendly and a very welcoming..."
Matthew Smith
"The best place for authentic Mexican food in the North East, outstanding venue &..."
David Lyons
"First time we've visited, called in for a drink, had delicious cocktails 2 for £ 10. Staff very friendly and attentive. Looking forward to going..."
Joan McCrate
"Well well well… This place was at end of our decision process of where to eat on a day trip to Durham. The staff were fantastic and the food was..."
David McClinton
"Easily the best tacos I've had in the UK and very comparable to the quality and taste found in the American southwest where Mexican food is taken..."
Arthur Vigil
"Amazing little Mexican in the heart of Durham. Did not expect to find a Mexican place in the North East so was thrilled to try and it did not..."
Suhaila Shaikh-McCann
Tia's
Tia's
87/100 (2454 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Pizza
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Texas 2 Step Ribs and Chicken
Chicken Kiev
Chili
Desperados Beer
Calamari
Deep Fried Brie and Onion Rose
Margherita
Salmon
Chase the Worm
Chicken Kiev
Tequila
Enchiladas
Chicken Fajitas
Tapas
Cake
Frozen Margarita
Modelo
Ribs
Blooming Onion
Prawns
Chilli Con Carne
Guacamole
Mexican Chicken
Burrito
Fried
Hanging Kebab
Tortillas
Beef
Chimichanga
Chicken Nachos
Fajitas
Quesadilla
Mexican Platter
Nachos
Quesadillas
Nachos with Cheese Guacamole and Sour Cream
Salad
Chicken Enchiladas
Rose Petal Onions
Kabobs
Sit down
Mexican
Pizza
Mediterranean
Full Bar
Cash Only
American Express
Reservations
Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Seating
Delivery
Table Service
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Amazing food, superb range of gluten free options, atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. Staff are amazingly helpful and friendly. Will definitely..."
Rachel Lawlor
"Love this place! Highly recommend, amazing choice and delicious menu for hungry plant based vegan folk..."
Amanda Hall
"Great family tea! Service and food excellent as always. Kids loved the atmosphere - sadly our secret restaurant is no longer a secret and my fajitas..."
Joanne Wilkinson
"Great food, outstanding staff, epic atmosphere! We didn't want to leave at the end of the night! Love that there's a separate vegan menu too..."
Joanna Pennington
"Great friendly laid back atmosphere, lovely staff and fantastic food...a little gem in Durham...."
Peter Johnson
"The chilli is to die for! Have dined at Tia's quite a few times and have never been disappointed. Gorgeous food, friendly staff and lovely..."
Ruth Kidson
"Fantastic place for food and friendly staff make this a must place to eat! not been for a little while but deffo want to go back soon..."
Jason Alderson
"Tasty food and a full coeliac menu which is rare in itself but the food was delicious too! We'd recommend it for everyone. They do Italian food..."
Christine Ord
"Lovely food and great staff well worth a visit for all the family..."
Scot Gibb
"Visited after seeing Tia's recommended on a vegan fb page; interesting decor, delicious potato skins and vegan chimichangas and lovely, friendly..."
Julie Schubeler
"Excellent food and service would definitely visit again, was excellent value for money. Wish we found this place..."
Stephanie Horner
"Amazing food , amazing staff , amzing vibe !! What more can you ask for ?? Food and drinks are great , can't wait to go back..."
Alii Davison
"Great tea I’m stuffed deep fried onion petals and garlic mayo followed by ribs m..."
Bruce Munro
"Thank you for a lovely evening, food was great, service was great, we will definitely be back..."
Keith Nattrass
"Couldn't fault my first experience of Tia's. Staff were very friendly. Prices were of excellent value and the food was delicious. Cocktails went down..."
Leanne Greener
"Great place. Fabulous food great service a must if in Durham . Everything home made and fresh . Fantastic night will be back..."
Neil Robinson
"We were recommended this by locals as visiting Durham for 2 days. The food, service and atmosphere were all amazing! Was soooo good we went back the..."
Tracie Darling
"Been many times good food, friendly service as..."
Tony Towers
"Great little Mexican diner. Staff are very friendly and accommodating and the food is excellent. Our go to place in..."
Kesh Bard
"Had the best meal here! Food was delicious and service friendly and..."
Bexton Calendar
"Great place to eat, would 10/10 reccomend. Great atmosphere staff and even better food, if you like Mexican this is the place to go. I'd highly..."
Brandon Sherrington
"Came with my partner on Tuesday after a long journey. We have no regrets and were delighted to have dined at Tia's. Food is excellent, nice drinks..."
Craig Sopp
"We booked to go in for a family meal but couldn’t due to one family member been ill. Tias kindly agreed to cancel our booking and provide a..."
Harji G
"Beautiful place to eat, staff are welcoming and friendly and very helpful. Food is amazing and prices are reasonable. Definitely recommended if in..."
Sarah Bell
"I've spent years searching for good Mexican food in the UK, and this is the best I've found by far. We ordered a chimichanga and an enchilada, paired..."
Audrey S
"Very friendly staff, great food in quite basic yet cosy..."
Michael Naisbitt
"Sweet little restaurant on the Durham Claypath, fantastic Mexican food and lovely staff. My partner had ribs and I had vegan nachos and enchilada and..."
Lily faerie
Tortilla Durham
Tortilla Durham
87/100 (387 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Guacamole
Nachos Queso
Taco
Burrito Bowl
Mochi
Mexican
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"First time eating here today! Lots of choice and the food didn’t disappoint the serving was so big we ended up sharing!! Lovely attentive staff and..."
Louise Fox
"Visit here every time I am home because the vegan naked burrito bowl is absolutely banging! Ellie is really helpfully and friendly..."
Anthony Middleton
"Absolutely incredible food and great service from the staff. Definitely will be back. Credit to the staff..."
Adam Calvert (Calverto26)
"Best Mexican food in Durham!! Have had multiple great experiences with the staff, especially Ellie and Thomas who went above and beyond to look after..."
Marisa Canessa Wright
"Fabulous food for us hungry tourists, Amy was very helpful as I was my first time here and wasn’t familiar with the riding..."
hattiethehatter
"First time here just wanted to give a big thanks to Saffiya! She accommodated to my dietary requirements well and was so friendly. Fabulous place the..."
Mackenzie Shaw
"Absolutely loved my experience at Tortilla this afternoon. For my first time at this establishment, I am blown away with how amazing it has been. I..."
Alex Johnson
"Pretty good, filling burritos. Only gripe is that meal deals advertise chips as included, nope, it's a packet of nachos! Great service and lovely..."
Nick Gibson
"This was a good spot by my wife so we paid them a visit. Charismatic team, great food and great location. The company is expanding so looking forward..."
Wild Raven Drone Services
"Good service and nice taste. I always preferred Chipotle for Mexican food but I am sure this wasn’t bad. Staff is helpful and takes excellent care..."
Anvay Borwankar
"Great staff and great food! A good restaurant to get your Burrito..."
Sophia Taylor
"What a place! My daughter, Lucy Wragg, and I visited Tortilla on our journey to move her into her university accommodation and we could not have been..."
sofia zerboni
"Just wanted to say thanks to the friendly staff member who served us on Saturday evening (19th Aug). She took her time to explain the different..."
H Sangha
"This place is a great find. Amazing burritos. I'll be..."
C B
"Mexican food in Durham 🤘 can't go wrong. I love the burritos. It is a little small inside but the buildings in Durham are old and small, so it is..."
Becki Finnerty
The Mexican Express
84/100 (2 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Sit down
Mexican
Cheap Eats
Beach Taco
Beach Taco
83/100 (32 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"Great food and service, authentic Mexican street food tacos, plenty of different options to try. Gabrielle was friendly and happy to take the time to..."
Ryan McDonald
"Excellent. Bar manager Adam served up two brilliant cocktails for us. Music is just right. Very cosy, great..."
Rob McNally
"Excellent and highly recommended tiny rum bar (but they have other drinks too), hosted by a friendly bartender Adam, who possesses a vast knowledge..."
Alexander Kirillov
"I visited Durham today and came across this gem whilst searching for gluten free food. When I explained about my dietary requirements, I was really..."
Helen Ashton
"Was in Durham for a week with some friends and this was one of our favourite drinking places. The gentleman behind the counter is nice and there is a..."
Ashish Kakar
"Fantastic food and atmosphere in this tiny gem. True Mexican food prepared by a Mexican lady who knows her stuff. Only a small place with 3 high..."
Phil Denholm
"Great cocktails. After my friends tried to obfuscate my view of where to go, we thankfully ended up..."
Simon Rajgopaul
"Great little taqueria in the heart of..."
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Graham Leech
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The Sticky Wicket
The Sticky Wicket
83/100 (266 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Mexican
American
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Beef Sunday Dinner
Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream
Kiev Pizza
Cookie Dough Brownie
Neck Oil IPA
Puddings
Cake
Fried
Pork
Burger
Beer
Beef
British
American
Bar
Pub
Family style
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dog Friendly
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Free off-street parking
Television
Highchairs Available
Live Music
Full Bar
Sports bars
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Had two pizzas on the buy one get one free offer on a Thursday and also a portion of loaded fries. Food was fabulous and pizzas absolutely..."
Ben Collinson
"We came here for a meal with friends on a quiet day for the ground after an appointment. The venue was quiet which for us was ideal as some of the..."
Kay Thompson
"Nice bar, reasonable pricing for drinks. Food OK but portions quite small. Really nice decor but the toilets could definitely do with being brought..."
Liz Moris
"We had our engagement party at the sticky wicket, we hired out the entire place and paid for a buffet. I couldn’t recommend them higher! The staff..."
Eleanor Asbery
"Popped in on the 24/3/22 with my partner and 6 month old son, drinks were lovely my partner and I both had cocktails that were 2 for £12 so..."
Megan Boiling
"Really nice place, only stopped for a quick drink whilst waiting for football but the Sunday dinner served to the next table looked and smelt..."
Barbara Tchabo-Thounga
"Called ahead to order food (Sundays dinner) very helpful staff. Food arrived very quickly and was..."
Peter Welch
"Great place and location, plus can order drinks via your phone. Dog friendly as..."
chris thorne
"First experience in this venue, and I was extremely impressed with the facilities and the staff, a First class establishment, with a great night of..."
James clabby
"Great place for a interval pint, need to sort reception of tv out..."
John Grundy
"Popped in while daughter was training for bite to eat, drink, and watch Eng vs. WI. Lovely, welcoming staff. Noticed the midweek hot beef sandwich..."
Eden Elstob
"Food was very good and service was quick will try..."
shaun barraclough
"Went for dinner last week for the first time and I was completely blown away with how good the food was. I ordered the sweet chilli chicken wings,..."
Amy Roberts
"Good service and food and drink..."
David Lines
"Very enjoyable. Beer choice was..."
Wayne Goode
"This was our first visit and we both loved it. Excellent beef Sunday lunch would definitely recommend. Lots of fresh varied vegetables and three..."
Jane Rich
"I will definitely be spending more time here. The decor is great with plenty seating and they let dogs in! That fact I can bring my dog is massive..."
Fappa Pickle
Zaps Burrito Bar
Zaps Burrito Bar
80/100 (1417 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Cafe
Central American
Fast food
Fast Food
Street Food
Street Food
Mexican
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Kids Tacos
Tacos
Fried
Burrito
Nachos
Chicken Wings
Pulled Pork
Daiquiri
Guacamole
Cocktail
Pulled Beef Burrito
Big Burrito
Churros
Skinny Burrito
Tapas
Salad bar
Café
Café
Central American
Fast food
Street Food
Mexican
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I had the naked beef burrito. Some flavours were pretty good (beef, rice, jalapeño, pico) but others were, I'm afraid to see, disappointing (watery..."
Alex Bleiker
"I had chicken quesadillas for lunch and it tasted delicious with their sweet corn sauce inside. My colleagues had their burrito and liked it. Their..."
Maranatha PJ
"What a find! The staff were auper friendly and helpful. We went duirng the summer when the kids eat free offer was on. What a great deal! Food was..."
Sarah Bell
"Food was better than i was expecting, i ordered taco's and i like these served hot, they were cold but it was such a warmday that we sat outside and..."
Benjamin Laidler
"Delicious and convenient. You choose between wrap, burrito, taco, nachos and then build your wrap with the server over the counter Deli style. Lots..."
Matthew Calvert
"Decent food in fair price. Perfect for a quick lunch or if you want and break from normal bad quality food take..."
Filip D
"Great little place tucked away near the bridge in Durham. I went because I have been to the shop’s Newcastle counterpart and had good experiences...."
Harry
"We had a Mexican escape this evening and it was simply amazing. Very nice interior decoration, a very cosy and vibrant atmosphere inside, the staff..."
Anjana Silva
"Good food and well presented, in a trendy part of Durham. Good deals and highly configurable menus with loads of choice. The only drawback I found..."
Olaf Taylor
"Ordered delivery: the food was warm and fresh. Exactly as ordered and nothing missing. Staff left a lovely message written on the box of my..."
Harvey Taylor
"Very nice and chips were..."
Spennylad
"I have only tried "Churros" and they were tasty! You can get 4 Churros with chocolate on top for £3.70 and even with ice cream for an extra £1. I..."
Karen Gonzalez
"Lovely food but different prices every time you go. I think they just make it..."
Seany Landless
"Excellent quality food with lots of options. The beef is so soft and tender. All the sauces no matter the heat level are all so tasty. I can get one..."
Fiona Hennessy
"Great place for quick food… seams to have a high turn over of staff, don’t think we have ever seen the same person..."
Ian Wright
"The two girls working their offered fantastic customer care despite being clearly super busy! Felt welcomed and the food was spot on too. Would..."
Benjamin Webster
Chiquito
Chiquito
70/100 (1189 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Nachos
Roasted Veg Fajitas
Cheesecakes
Salad
Halloumi
Wings
Chili
Fish
Pork
Strawberry daiquiri
Cheesecake
Churros
Tapas
BBQ Chicken
Tacos
Sweet Potato Fries with Guacamole and Sour Cream Dips
Chimichangas
Prawns
Steak Chicken Fajita Salad
Burger
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Blackberry and Apple Crumble Mexican Mess
Rainbow Mocktail for Niamh on G
Frickles
Surf Turf Burger
Hero Burger
Pulled Pork Fajitas
Beef
Naked Burrito with Chicken
Burrito
Nachos
Extra Hash Browns
Tortillas
Tex-Mex Rib Eye Steak
Fajitas
"First visit here but won't be the last. We ordered the Enchilada's in hot and volcano sauce and were delicious. Large bottles of corona 710ml! Staff..."
marie
"Really enjoyed our experience at Chiquito, food was good quality and very tasty! Bit pricey but well worth it and the strawberry mojito was to die..."
Chloe Sargeant
"Food can take a while to come, even though there wasn't many people in. Also forgot my allergy changes to meal but they were obvious so I noticed..."
Rebecca Winnard
"The best table service I've received in a very long time. I'm a breastfeeding mam and they did everything they could to help especially a waiter..."
Natalie Louise Styles
"Really nice and chilled restaurant, plenty of soft seated booths and well spread out tables which offered privacy as well as comfort. Great place to..."
Mike Alderson
"Another good meal at reasonable prices. You cant go wrong if you enjoy Mexican..."
Dave Boyes
"Honestly an amazing restaurant, the staff were friendly, there was a good atmosphere with music playing and hats you can wear on the walls. A great..."
jjrowe1234
"We were here on a Sunday morning for a cooked breakfast, and were the only customers. I asked for no black pudding, and was kindly offered other..."
Stuart Bell
"Delicious food as usual and amazing wait staff. We were served by Ben he was very attentive, laid back and made some cracking jokes. Would definitely..."
Christopher Peacock
"Lovely food, but we visited early tea time on a Sunday so there was little to no atmosphere. Always a pleasant visit with great prices. We got the..."
Kirsty “Wandering soul”
Co Ho Durham
Co Ho Durham
70/100 (888 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Mexican
International
British
British
Cafe
Bar
Pub
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Burger
Martini
Peppers
croissant
Pint of Peroni
Mojito
Cocktails 2 for 1
Tea
Raspberry Sambuca and Coke
Strawberry daiquiri
Calamari
Calamari
Full english breakfast
Fried
Mimosa
Aperol Spritz
Tapas
Sit down
British
International
Italian
Bar
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I was in here at the weekend with a few friends, perfect place to stop off for some drinks and a bite to eat. One of the bar staff, Connor I think,..."
Mandi Danielle
"Really gorgeous bar, excellent staff, and lovely cocktails! The bar staff are friendly and welcoming, definitely worth a visit if you want a classy..."
Rachel O'Connor
"Fast top quality service! Drinks were some of the best me and me wife have tried! Lovely..."
Daniel Rockett
"We had a lovely lunch here, food was superb especially the chilled Asian Beef noodles, great location and fabulous staff. 100%..."
jay steward
"Great calamari and spicy dip and Tequila Sunrise on a beautiful sunny day. Another day I had pancakes with Marple syrup and bacon. A large cup of..."
Elaine Coult
"This is a cute place down on the water. When we arrived it says wait to be seated. No one ever looked over, so we just went to the bar and..."
Jennifer Smith
"Lovely little bar on the riverside. Afternoon tea was one of the best I’ve had! Cocktails were good quality and very nice 👍🏻 Definitely be..."
Richard Drew
"Had an absolutely amazing whispering Angel bottomless brunch with friends to today and would totally recommend this. Definitely value for money,..."
Lisa Smith
"Brilliant service, brilliant food and drinks. Fancied a Mr Porky burger but asked to pay the extra and have an additional burger! 2 for £10 on the..."
Carl Hamilton
"Lovely outdoor seating next to the river. Service was very good and didn't have to wait too long for some food. Chicken strips were really good and..."
Viking 1476
"We stumbled upon on this place as part of a stag doo and what a place it was. We were quite a large group but we were welcomed by the manager and..."
Steven Linn
"Food was fab ! Table service was a nice touch. Very friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Sunny day, sat outside, relaxing beautiful river view ! One..."
M N
"Great location right on the river. Breakfast was really nice, just a shame they wouldn't do poached..."
Andy Monkman
"Lovely place overlooking the river with indoor and outdoor seating. Came here last year for a few cocktails before going for a meal with some..."
Beth Miller
"Been here twice now for lunch/cocktails and have enjoyed both times. The 2-4-1 cocktails were delicious and brilliant value for money, and the food I..."
Lydia Arnold