Dine-in is the main event. Pull up a chair, flag down your server, and work through a menu built on the flavors of Mexico and Central America. The bar runs alongside the dining room, so your margarita arrives with your meal instead of after it. Whether the table is two people or twelve, the kitchen is built for it.
Can't make it in? Online ordering means the food travels. Place your order through the website and skip the wait. It's the same menu, the same kitchen, delivered on your terms.
Friday and Saturday nights, the doors stay open until 2 AM, making El Mariachi one of the few full-service spots in Durham that keeps the kitchen and bar running deep into the weekend. Plan accordingly.