Tataco

Name: Tataco
Address: 620 Foster St, Durham, NC, United States, 27701
Telephone: (919) 748-3048
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (18)

$30 and under

Mexican

620 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

TaTaco, brainchild of 2x James Beardsemifinalist Oscar Diaz

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 748-3048
Website
https://www.instagram.com/nctataco
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Oscar Diaz
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
620 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Neighborhood
Durham
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Fish Ceviche$21.99
local nc fish/ leche de tigre/ tomato/ onions/ cilantro/ radishes/ avocado
Mix Ceviche$24.99
local nc fish/ octopus/ shrimp/ avocado/ radish/leche de tigre
Aguachile Negro$23.99
shrimp/ salsa negra/ cucumber/ onion
Tuna Fresco$21.99
local nc tuna/ hamachi/ pickled onions/ guacatillo/ kizami wasabi/ burnt tortilla salsa macha
Mega Tuna Tostada$21.99
nc tuna tartar/ nc tuna cubes/ duke mayo/ salsa migue/ cucumbers/ avocado/ salsa macha
1/2 DZ RAW Oyster$21.99
passion fruit mignonette/ lemons/ hot sauce
1/2 DZ Oyster DRESS UP$27.99
octopus/ shrimp/ bell pepper/ pico de gallo/ oregano/ vinaigrette
1/2 DZ Raw Clams$12.99
passion fruit mignonette/ lemon/ hot sauce

Soups & Salad

Birria Clams$17.99
nc clams/ goat meat/ goat birria broth/ cilantro/ onion/ limes
- ADD (4) Quesadillas$4.99
Goat Birria$19.99
goat birria in its broth/ onions/ cilantro/ salsa fresca/ tortillas
- ADD (4) Quesadillas$4.99
Tataco Caesar Salad$10.99
romaine/ cherry tomatoes/ tataco caesar/ flour chicharron/ parm/ pickled/ onions/ radish

Tacos Y Dillas

Chingon Tacos$20.99
tacos/ rice/ bean/ salad/ accouterment
- Pork Belly$0.00
- Shrimp$0.00
- Mahi$0.00
- Goat Birria$0.00
- Octopus$0.00
- Beef Tongue$0.00
- Durham Hot Fried Chicken$0.00
Chingon Quesdilla$21.99
dilla/ rice/ bean/ salad/ accouterment
- Pork Belly$0.00
- Shrimp$0.00
- Mahi$0.00
- Goat Birria$0.00
- Octopus$0.00
- Beef Tongue$0.00
- Durham Hot Fried Chicken$0.00
OG Quesadilla$18.99
choose 1 quesadilla/ rice/ bean/ salad/ onion & cilantro
- Asada$0.00
- Grilled Chicken$0.00
- Barbacoa$0.00
- Al Pastor$0.00
- Vegetarian$0.00
- Chicken & Mole$0.00
- Shredded Chicken$0.00
- Brisket$0.00
- Carnitas$0.00
OG TACOS$17.99
tacos/ rice/ bean/ salad/ onion/ cilantro
- Grilled Chicken$0.00
- Asada$0.00
- Vegetarian$0.00
- Barbacoa$0.00
- Al Pastor$0.00
- Chicken & Mole$0.00
- Brisket$0.00
- Carnitas$0.00
- Shredded Chicken$0.00
Carta Tacos$0.00
al la carta tacos
Carta Quesdilla$0.00
al la carta quesdillas
Tuna Taco$18.99

Enchiladas & MORE

Las Mexi$13.99
guajillo base/ cheese/ onion/ potatoes/ carrots/ lettuces/ crema/ queso fresco/ rice/ beans/ salad
Enmoladas$16.99
chicken/ mole/ crema/ queso fresco/ pickled onion/ radish
La Verde$15.99
chicken/ crema poblana / crema/ queso fresco/ onions radish
Shrimp Enchilada$21.99
shrimp adobo/ kale/ garlic/ poblana sauce/ crema/ radish

Flautas

Flautas De Pollo$14.99
2 chicken flautas/ crema/ salsa verde/ queso fresco/ cilantro
Flautas De Potato$12.99
2 potatoes flautas/ crema/ salsa verde/ queso fresco/ cilantro

Platos Fuertes

Carnita Asada$28.99
pasilla marinated grilled steak/ rice/ beans/ salad/ scallions/ tortillas
- MR$0.00
- M$0.00
- MW$0.00
- WD$0.00
- Make It Fajita$2.00
Una Pinche Carne Asada$34.99
pasilla marinated grilled steak/ sautéed adobe shrimp/ rice/ beans/ salad/ tortillas/ scallions/ guac
- MR$0.00
- M$0.00
- MW$0.00
- WD$0.00
- Make It Fajita$2.00
Momma Beef & Chile Stew$22.99
braised beef/ guajillo sauce/ rice/ bean/ cactus/ tortillas/ salad
Pork In Salsa Verde$21.99
pork/ salsa verde/ beans/ onions/ rice/ tostadas/ pickled onions/ radish
Grilled Fish Zarandeado$28.99
local nc catch/ zarandeado marinade/ rice/ beans/ salad/ avocado/ salsa/ lemons/ tortillas
Diabla Shrimp$26.99
shrimp/ spicy arbol sauce/ salad/ avocado/ rice/ bean/ tortillas
Vegetarian Platter$20.99
rajas de Chile/ mushrooms/ grilled zucchini/ salad/ avocado/ rice/ bean/ tortillas
Stuffed Chicken Breast$22.99
grilled adobo chicken breast/ rajas de Chile/ salad/ rice/ beans/ tortillas
Salmon Poblano$31.99
crispy skin salmon/ pablano pasta/ kale/ mushrooms/ zucchini
Togo$0.50

Polleria

rice/ beans/ salsa fresca/ french fries/ mexi enchiladas/ salad/ tortillas

Whole Chicken$39.99
Half Chicken$25.99

Desserts

Flan$7.00
SUNDAY PLANTAIN BOAT$7.00
Buy The Kitchen A Round Of Beers$8.00

Sides

Side Diabla$0.99
Side Rice$2.99
Side Beans$2.99
Side Rice & Beans$4.99
mexican rice & mayocoba beans
Side Crema$0.99
Side Platano$3.99
Side Tortillas$1.99
Side Ice Cream$1.99
Side Queso Fresco$0.99
Side Cilantro$0.50
Side Cebolla Fresca$0.50
Side Avocado$2.99
Side Chicken Breast$5.99
Side Shrimp$7.99
Side Steak$10.99
Side Rabano$0.99
Side Salsa Verde$0.99
Side Fries$3.99
Side Guacatillo Salsa$0.99
Side Salad$4.99
Side Guacamole$2.99
Side Tostadas$1.99

What 18 people are saying

Tataco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
3.9Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tataco is a vibrant spot offering "delicious and unique" Mexican cuisine with standout dishes like goat cheese guacamole and shrimp tacos. The "stellar cocktails" and "exceptional" service enhance the dining experience. While the ambiance is lively, a few guests noted noise levels and sun exposure as drawbacks. Overall, a must-try for gourmet Mexican fare.

18 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and unique. Very excited to see vegetarian options other than salad! Drinks were amazing!
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Heather
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Stellar cocktails. Food was incredible! I appreciated having this quality of food and drink in a more low key, approachable environment.
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Natalie
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill13 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Noise level is horrific. We were a party of three., and we each ordered different meals, and all agreed the food was average. The “Pork in Salsa Verde” was pinto beans with bits of pork, topped with pork rinds. Not much more than a small bean stew, and not something I would ever recommend. Restaurant has large windows that faces the West. Because they have no shade protection, people are blinded by the sun. Several tables had people repositioning themselves to try and avoid it. Waitress said the management is “thinking” about doing something about it. Margarita was large but bland. Definitely will not be returning to this restaurant.
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Demetra
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing. Enchiladas and shrimp tacos were perfection and the goat cheese guacamole was the perfect starter. Great place!
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Daniel
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very noisy, average food, quality, and overpriced.
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Andrew VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and very helpful wait staff. Food was excellent quality and great value. While it was loud it added to the ambiance
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Mike VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time customer. Will definitely return to try other menu items. Service was very attentive. I wish they had more salsa options to go with the chips or put on your food. The one hot option was a hot sauce that was very hot, even for me. We had the grilled chicken tacos and carne asada, both excellent choices. Give this place a try.
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David VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill20 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best new restaurant in downtown Durham. Gourmet Mexican food is absolutely spectacular. Outstanding service.
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Kimra VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill40 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love, love, love this restaurant!! Staff were friendly and helpful. Ambience is beautiful! Most importantly, the food was fantastic!!! They don’t serve salsa with their chips, they serve the very best refried bean dip!!! So delicious! Also had the goat birria, and it was so tasty! Can’t wait to go back!
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Adrienne
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First the good: The food was amazing. Best guacamole I've ever had. Shrimp quesadilla...outstanding! Complimentary chips and dip....again, best I've had. Service TOP NOTCH! The bad: We were seated at a table in front of the window at 6PM. If you sat with your back to the window you were burning and it was 100 degrees. If you sat facing the window you were blinded by the sun AND it was 100 degrees. They definitely need shades on the window. We were all sweating. The drinks also weren't stellar. I would definitely go again...later in the evening so it's not so hot in there
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FAQs

Tataco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 748-3048.

Tataco is rated 4.3 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

620 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

Neighborhood
Durham
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Oscar Diaz
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.instagram.com/nctataco
Phone number
(919) 748-3048

Tataco

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Starter

Cheese Dip$6.50

Guacamole De Casa$12.99

Goat Cheese Poblano Guacamole$13.99

Chips & Salsa de Molcajete$3.99

Costa Del Mar

Fish Ceviche$21.99

Mix Ceviche$24.99

Aguachile Negro$23.99

Tuna Fresco$21.99

Mega Tuna Tostada$21.99

1/2 DZ RAW Oyster$21.99

1/2 DZ Oyster DRESS UP$27.99

1/2 DZ Raw Clams$12.99

Soups & Salad

Birria Clams$17.99

Goat Birria$19.99

Tataco Caesar Salad$10.99

Tacos Y Dillas

Chingon Tacos$20.99

Chingon Quesdilla$21.99

OG Quesadilla$18.99

OG TACOS$17.99

Carta Tacos$0.00

Carta Quesdilla$0.00

Tuna Taco$18.99

Enchiladas & MORE

Las Mexi$13.99

Enmoladas$16.99

La Verde$15.99

Shrimp Enchilada$21.99

Flautas

Flautas De Pollo$14.99

Flautas De Potato$12.99

Platos Fuertes

Carnita Asada$28.99

Una Pinche Carne Asada$34.99

Momma Beef & Chile Stew$22.99

Pork In Salsa Verde$21.99

Grilled Fish Zarandeado$28.99

Diabla Shrimp$26.99

Vegetarian Platter$20.99

Stuffed Chicken Breast$22.99

Salmon Poblano$31.99

Togo$0.50

Polleria

Whole Chicken$39.99

Half Chicken$25.99

Desserts

Flan$7.00

SUNDAY PLANTAIN BOAT$7.00

Buy The Kitchen A Round Of Beers$8.00

Sides

Side Diabla$0.99

Side Rice$2.99

Side Beans$2.99

Side Rice & Beans$4.99

Side Crema$0.99

Side Platano$3.99

Side Tortillas$1.99

Side Ice Cream$1.99

Side Queso Fresco$0.99

Side Cilantro$0.50

Side Cebolla Fresca$0.50

Side Avocado$2.99

Side Chicken Breast$5.99

Side Shrimp$7.99

Side Steak$10.99

Side Rabano$0.99

Side Salsa Verde$0.99

Side Fries$3.99

Side Guacatillo Salsa$0.99

Side Salad$4.99

Side Guacamole$2.99

Side Tostadas$1.99

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