dos taquitos

thefoodis really unique and really good, and so are their martinis! just don't ever, ever try to go there on the weekend! we went on a friday night - got there at 7 and were told a 45 minute wait. we were made to wait outside for most of the time, and didn't actually get seated until 9:30!! people who came after us got seated immediately and given free drinks after complaining, while we were made to wait longer because of it. really, if thefoodwasn't so good, i would never come back after that experience.

satisfying and worth the cost!. i'm not sure why these people are constantly mentioning the cost. if you want cheap, everyday mexican food, this is not your restaurant. you can find plenty of those all around raleigh. anyone that eats here knows that by reviewing the menu, so don't leave a message on here with a negative review because of that. thisfoodis quality and the meats are from free roaming, local farms and organic fruits and vegetables. you pay for what you get! thefoodis outstanding and leaves you feeling satisfied, not weighed down. in a large city, this place would do so well. i highly recommend this place for the persons willing to pay the appropriate amount for the quality of their food.

anything but mexican. i am mexican and thefoodis not authentic at all
2.- decoration is bad i had never seen any restaurant in mexico that ugly
3.- overpriced
4.- tasteless food
for persons from united states may believe it but not me. i went tgere based on the 5 stars reviews but is not authenticfoodperiod.

not worth the hype!. this place was too dark and borderline creepy. the service was okay, but thefoodwas terrible! ourfoodwas clearly heated in the microwave, it didn't taste fresh. and worst of all, they overmicrowaved the food! the refried beans were so burnt, they were hard. they comped one plate (i suffered through mine-btw, the cashier and server did not seem surprised or apologetic that thefoodcame out in this condition). i ordered some kind of "popular", yet forgettable, steak dish. the steak was dry, my rice was dry, but my refried beans were not as badly overheated as my lunchmate (thefoodlacked the usual flavorful profile i expect from mexican cuisine). overall, this place was a horribly dissapointing experience. the lunch price was a bit high, but if thefoodhad been good, the price might not have stood out as much. also, i could have sworn a spider fell from the ceiling-eek! maybe this was a really bad day, but i am not intrigued enough to give them a second glance or chance.

unchanged from last visit 3 years ago. decor remains dark and a bit freakish. menu is standard fare, and thefoodremains average. dt's was fun/convenient years ago, but there's so many newer/better options in the area now.


-----23 mar, 2014-----

unchanged

3 of 4 stars (good, casual dining).. (see explanation of ratings below)

funky, cluttered, dark interior. patio may be a better choice to sit (depending on the weather).

great margarita. salty lamb biria. chili relleno was too bitter.

they changed our favorite soup! different owners? different chef?

same friendly wait staff.

usually, this place is very busy. be prepared for a wait at peak times.

about my ratings:

i divide restaurants into three categories.

1) fastfoodand "fast-casual" (low-priced, no table service).

2) casual, mid-priced dining (table service, average entrée price: $10-$20).

3) fine, high-end dining (linen napkins, no plastic cups, no tv's in dining room, average entrée priced at more than $20, can vary depending on the city).

fine dining can earn a max of five stars. casual dining can earn a max of four stars. fastfoodcan earn a max of three stars.


-----18 apr, 2008-----

very funky atmosphere and fantastic, authentic food. not to be confused with dos taquitos centro (which is downtown), the north raleigh location has been in business for sixteen years and is still going strong! it really is unique and one of the triangle's very best. not fancy, mind you, but a very funky atmosphere and fantastic, authentic food.

some might be quick to call this "mexican" food, but there are several dishes which are more common south of mexico's border.

we've never had a bad meal here. it's one of those places that you really should take visitors because they probably have never been to any other place quite like it.

on our last visit, total bill was $97 (three diners, no dessert, one non-drinker, tip included).

we were in raleigh for the weekend. dinner at dos taquitos on a thursday night: a bit of a wait, not terrible. restaurant was crowded and noisy and dim, but we liked the decor. the salsa was weirdly sweet and the sour cream sauce on one of my enchiladas was even sweeter! the refried beans were bland. everything else--black beans, steak fajitas, child's quesadilla--was delicious. so we went back for lunch on saturday and had the worst service i have ever had in a restaurant. the server who took our order basically stopped at our table snd said, "oh, i guess i'll take your order since no one else has." seriously? there were *maybe* three occupied tables beside ours and two servers working, and we couldn't get orders taken, drinks refilled, dessert ordered...it took forever. no fun with a 2-year-old! thefoodwas still good but i'd hardly recommend the restaurant now.

thefoodwas great, although a little overpriced. fun and vibrant atmosphere. perfect patio for large groups that love margaritas!

poor value for the money. dt serves tiny, tasteless portions for big prices. it's not about the price, it's about the value for the price. unless you are drinking lots of alcohol you will realize thefoodis bad. we have friends who love the place and it's the only restaurant they will go to so if we want to dine with them that's where we go. we have endured dt for years as we watch the chip baskets andfoodportions get smaller and smaller and the prices go higher and higher. but it is a fun atmosphere if you want to nibble on over valuedfoodwhile drinking.

cool atmosphere, different salsa (pickled), great cheese dip. we split an entree but the portions were smaller than you see at other mexican places (i.e. the quesadilla does not fill your entire plate). overall good experience butfoodneeded to be better for us to choose it over a cheaper alternative.

it's been a very, very long time since i've been to a mexican restaurant. i make quesadillas all the time, but other than the occasional chipotle, this has been a side offoodi've been neglecting. i set about to set this right on saturday evening. since i don't actually know much about mexican food, and i don't even speak spanish, i wanted to try and find something highly rated, while still having a menu in english. carnitas we arrived at dos taquitos at about 5:45pm. i was worried when we first came in, the outside seating looked packed. when asked if we wanted outside or inside, we just asked for the first available. they seated us inside, and i guess i should have realized pretty quickly that this was a big mistake. i have very poor night vision, and could barely find my seat. i needed my cell phone light to be able to read the menu, and it took several minutes for my eyes to adjust enough to be able to find the salsa and chips. i had to use a flash and my pictures still turned out

great place, worth the price. my family and i eat here fairly frequently. we love the eclectic dishes with authentic flare. the pozole is excellent, as is anything you order there. while it is more expensive than your standard mexican chain restaurant that serves canned refried beans, thefoodand atmosphere are well worth it. the drinks are always great, it's one of the few places that makes a decent mojito. i highly recommend it.

authentic and just lovely. oh, dos taquitos, i dream about you at night...

i love that when you walk into this place you feel like you could be somewhere in central america. i love the crazy amounts of artwork they have displayed on the walls (including the graffiti) and the frida theme they have in the women's bathroom. it's a unique experience and that's what dining out should be.

thefoodand drink is obviously a big winner, too. amazing steak tacos here. whatever they marinate their steak in is to die for. their fajitas are delicious and of fresh quality, their pico de gallo and salsa are well made and i always fill up on their yummy salsa before i make it to my meal. they have a wonderful mango shake for non-drinkers and terrific margaritas that aren't watered down like a "number 16 please" typical mexican place.

i generally like the servers, too. i feel like they are friendly and cute but not invading your personal space or conversations too much. i have also found them to be helpful and actually having a valid opinion when asking them for help in ordering.

i've taken many people here for their first visit, and 90% of the time, it's a big winner. it's definitely one of my favorite places in town; the prices are very reasonable and you are getting a meal that you can't make better at home because the latina grandmother doesn't share her secret recipes with anyone...

regarding the new location: gave it a try to see if they fixed things during the move to the new location. to me, it's actually worse. service is excellent,foodand drinks are terrible. the bartender prepared them quite well, but the recipe wasn't good. this restaurant is a waste of your money.

original location: used to be good, but vegetarians be careful. for vegetarians, their dinner menu is more accommodating than the limited lunch menu. be warned that they use chicken stock liberally.
good service, good drinks, and a great atmosphere.

update: i've not been in over two years but decided to go back because i friend wanted to go. mistake. service, portion size and quality were terrible. i think they either only focus on the new location or have simply given up trying. such a shame- it was a unique raleigh restaurant!

this restaurant should not be listed under "$$", it would be more appropriate in the "$$$-$$$$" range. thefoodwas below average for any mexican restaurant, it was incredibly overpriced and the lighting is so dim that waiters often have to bring book-lights to clip to the tables just so guests can read the menus. at first glance the decor appears homey and inviting, but after our eyes had adjusted while waiting for ourfoodan inordinately long amount of time, it felt more like we were in a south-of-the-border episode of "hoarders". not recommended unless you don't want to see your date or you have natural night-vision like riddick.