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Blue Corn Cafe, Durham, NC

Blue Corn Cafe

4.9
4.9
425 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin American

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2 people
9:30 PM
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Blue Corn Cafe has been serving the Triangle area since 1997. We offer a locally sourced twist on Latin American cuisine. Our passion for locally sourced food and beverage has allowed us to offer our unique twist on Latin and South American recipes. Both owners Danielle and Antonio Rios have a passion on bringing their culture to your table with unique quality products.
Our warm atmosphere and kind servers make you feel comfortable upon entering and that is only where it begins. We look forward to serving you. Prevecho!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Mexican / Southwestern, South American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 286-9600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Antonion Rios
  • Catering
    We are custom caterers and can design and implement what our client envisions. Both on and off site, we have been entertaining and catering in the Triangle area for 17 years.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a casual upscale private room, Blue Corn offers custom designed menus with a warm smart casual feel. Perfect for corporate events, showers and birthdays.
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Cross street
    Main St.
  • Parking details
    We have both street and lot parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 425 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Food

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Service

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Value

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham

    Best Service

  • Durham

    Best Ambiance

  • Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Corn Cafe delights with "excellent service," "tasty food," and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about its "authenticity," recommending dishes like the Ropa Vieja and Chicken Enchilada Mole. Perfect for both lunches and celebrations, this spot impresses with its "homey & friendly" vibe and "delicious" menu offerings.

425 Reviews
  1. Liza

    VIP

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fresh take on Quesadillas and their plantain sampler was excellent!

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  2. Charles L

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, accommodating staff; great service. Nice atmosphere and ample menu selections.

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  3. Cynthia

    VIP

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Our server was very attentive and kind. We enjoyed drinks and two entrees (Plantains and chicken dish and the chicken in mole sauce), which were both very flavorful. We look forward to coming back.

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  4. John

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Durham Old West Ninth Street icon—still rivals Miami in terms of authentic LATAM-themed food. Just excellent in every way

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  5. Stephen

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great birthday celebration dinner last night. The food was great with good sized portions. The servers were very attentive, but no obtrusive. Our party of 6 never felt rushed. My only complaint is that the noise level made it a little hard to hear some of the conversation at our table, but they may have been because we were seated in a corner with 2 walls. I'll definitely come back.

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  6. Andres

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, great wine list and service was attentive. Great experience and must try in Durham

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  7. Angela

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The empanadas are delicious! Everyone’s food was great.

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  8. Rose

    Raleigh

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clearly I have no sense of adventure. I can't go to Blue Corn Cafe and not get the Ropa Vieja. It's always just too good to miss.

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  9. Sue

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food—overall experience would be better if meal service wasn’t so fast paced. Entree followed far too quickly from when appetizer was served. Restaurant was not overly busy so was no need to rush dining.

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  10. Scott

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authenticity of the food and the service is top-notch. You can taste the care and they make you feel at home. The Chicken enchilada Mole was outstanding. The place was packed but not noisy. Great business lunch spot.

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FAQs

Blue Corn Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 286-9600.

Blue Corn Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blue Corn Cafe

716 9th St, Durham, NC 27705

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St.
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Mexican / Southwestern, South American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We have both street and lot parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Antonion Rios
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (919) 286-9600
  • Catering
    We are custom caterers and can design and implement what our client envisions. Both on and off site, we have been entertaining and catering in the Triangle area for 17 years.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a casual upscale private room, Blue Corn offers custom designed menus with a warm smart casual feel. Perfect for corporate events, showers and birthdays.
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