Durham
South American Meets American South
Hours & Location
112 W. Main St,
Durham, NC 27701
(984) 439-8702
Lunch
Monday through Saturday
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner
Monday through Thursday
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday and Saturday
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We do not take reservations, but rather, a seat on a first-come, first-served basis.
We make every effort to accommodate our guests with a table as efficiently as possible.
In addition to street parking, there are three parking lots/garages within two blocks from Luna. The rate is $1/hour, but parking is free after 7:00 pm. The three lots are located at the corners of:
E. Chapel Hill St. and Mangum St.
Mangum St. and Ramseur St.
Corcoran St. and Ramseur St.
Menus
Menu
All of Our Meats Are Free-range, Grass-fed, and Antibiotic Free.
The Conscientious Producers We Support Are: Heritage Farms, Seven Springs, NC First Hand Foods Freebird ® Chicken
Specials
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Chicken Quinoa Soup Bowl
*Carrboro Only*
$9.75
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Chicken Quinoa Soup Cup
*Carrboro Only*
$5.75
Starters & Small Plates
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Aguacate
Almond Crusted Crispy Fried Avocado, Jicama Kale Slaw, Sweet Corn Salsa
$8.75
vegetarian
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Camote Chimichurri
Chipotle Roast Sweet Potatoes, Black Beans, Avocado, Sweet Corn, Chimichurri
$9.50
gluten free, vegan
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Palomitas
Popcorn, Herbs, Spices, Lime Zest
$4.75
gluten free, vegan
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Fish & Chips
Crispy Cornmeal Crusted Local Catfish, Yuca Frits, Pickled Jicama, Chili-Lime Remoulade
$15.75
gluten free
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Arepas
4 Colombian Arepas (1 Ea. Beef, Chicken, Pork, Bean), Avocado, Jack Cheese, Sweet Corn Salsa
$15.75
gluten free
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Luna Salad
Romaine, Kale, Jicama, Red Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Housemade Corn Nuts, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Whole $9.75
With Selection of Rotisserie Meat $15.75
Half $6.75
gluten free, vegan
Wood-Fired Rotisserie Meats*
With Two Sides-
Pollo a La Brasa - Peruvian Roast Chicken
Dark $14.75
White $15.75
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Chili-Braised Beef Brisket
$16.75
gluten free
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Blackened Pulled Chicken
$15.25
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Pulled Pork Carnitas
$16.25
gluten free
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Vegan Chili-Braised Jackfruit
$15.75
gluten free, vegan
Grain Bowls
Quinoa, Pearled Barley, Black Beans, and Kale. Topped with Choice of Meat-
Chili-Braised Beef Brisket
$16
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Blackened Pulled Chicken
$14.75
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Pulled Pork Carnitas
$15.25
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Vegan Chili-Braised Jackfruit
$14.50
vegan
*Consuming raw or undercooked seafood can increase the risk of foodborne illness. A gratuity of 20% will be applied to parties of 8 or more
Sides
$3.75 Each or 3 Side $10.75-
• Crispy Yuca Frits
gluten free, vegan
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• Pan Roasted Succotash with Smoked Bacon
gluten free
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• Spicy Bacon Collards
gluten free
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Jicama Kale Slaw
gluten free, vegetarian
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• Black Beans and Coconut Rice
gluten free, vegan
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• Maduros with Cinnamon Creme Fraiche
gluten free, vegetarian
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• Pimento Hominy ‘Mac’ and Cheese
vegetarian
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• Sauteed Roasted Garlic Kale
gluten free, vegan
Patacon Pisao
With One Side-
Meat, Jack Cheese, Jicama Kale Slaw, and Chili-Lime Mayo, Sandwiched Between Two Large Plantain Discs
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Chili-Braised Beef Brisket
$15.75
gluten free
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Blackened Pulled Chicken
$14.25
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Pulled Pork Carnitas
$15.25
gluten free
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Vegan Chili-Braised Jackfruit
$14.50
gluten free, vegetarian
Empanadas
Each: 3.75 | One with Two Sides: 10.75 | Two with A Side: 10.75-
Meat
• Blackened Pulled Chicken, Yukon Gold, Roasted Peppers
• Pork Carnitas, Caramelized Onions, Hominy, Collards
• Chorizo, Yukon Gold, Sweet Corn, Lima Beans, Queso Blanco
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Vegetarian
• Quinoa, Black Bean, Sweet Corn, Pepper Jack
• Eggplant, Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Chevre
• Yukon Gold Potatoes, Lima Bean, Sweet Corn, Sharp Cheddar
House Made Juices and Teas
$3.75-
Argentine Mint Mate
Ecuadorian Horchata
Spicy Cane Sugar Ginger Ale
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade $5
Jalapeño Lemonade
Valencia Orange Juice
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
Mixed Berry Agua Fresca
Pineapple Agua Fresca
Mango Agua Fresca
Desserts
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Passion Fruit Pie
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Vegan Banana Pudding
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Chocolate Empanada
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Dulce De Leche Empanada
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Pecan Pie Empanada
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Spicy Chocolate Brownie Sundae
$7
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Vanilla Ice Cream
See our in house menus for beer and wine list
Handcrafted Martinis
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Southern Standard
Conniption Gin, Lime, Cucumber, Mint
$11
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Luna's Old Fashion
Maker's Mark, Orange bitters, Angostura bitters, Turbinado sugar, and House-Brandied cherries
$11
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Bee’s Knees
Old Forrester Bourbon, Lemon, Honey Syrup
$11
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Argentine 75
Conniption Gin, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, Rose wine *Available at Carrboro only*
$11
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Aperol Sour
Aperol, Conniption Gin, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Grapefruit Bitters,*Raw Egg White, Angostura Bitters
$11
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South Star
Old Forrester Bourbon, Maple Jalapeño syrup, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters, Laxardo Maraschino Liquor
$11
Handcrafted Cocktails
(Yes, we can make Margaritas)-
Liquid Smoke
Vida Mezcal, Zara Rum, Jalapeno-Maple syrup, Homey simple, Pineapple Agua Fresca
$10
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Caipirinha
Leblon Cachaca, Lime, Raw Sugar, Seasonal Fruit (ask your server)
$10
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Pina Pama-Rita
Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Pama Liquour, Pineapple Juice
$10
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Paloma Fresca
Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Fresh Grapefruit, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
$10
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Luna Dark and Stormy
Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Fresh Ginger Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
$10
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Gin Blossom
Conniption Gin, Fresh Grapefruit, Ginger, St Germain Liqueur, Lime, Tonic
$10
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Luna Cat
Cathead Honeysuckle vodka, Lemonade, Cucumber, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Soda Water *Available at Carrboro only*
$10
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Mint Mate Mojito
Bedlam Vodka, Mint Mate, Lime, Mint
$10
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Autumn Equinox
Your choice: Old Forrester Bourbon or Lunazul Blanco, Apple Cider, Triple Sec with a cinnamon/sugar rim *Available at Carrboro only*
$10
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Bloody Luna
Your choice Vodka, Tequila or Gin, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix, Olive Juice, Lemon and Lime, and Ginger. Garnished with Olives and Lime wedge Make it extra spicy with our Lave de Luna hot sauce, Jalapeno Maple, or Cayenne Honey!
$10
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Warning
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Wines on Tap
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Chardonnay
Dark horse, California
$6
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Rose
Matchbook Tinto Rey, California
$8
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Prosecco
Carletto Vino Frizzante, Italy
$7
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Pinot Grigio
Giocato, Slovenia
$8
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Starborough
Sauvignon Blanc, NZ
$7
Bottled Wine
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Sparkling Rose
Gougenheim Valle de Oco
$9
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Pinot Noir
Montinore, Oregon
$12
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Malbec
Revolution, Mendoza
$7
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Malbec Reserva
Gougenheim, Valle de Uco
$10
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Cabernet
Pedroncelli, Sonoma
$11
Luna Kids Menu
$5.50 Comes with Agua Fresca or Milk (12 and under)-
Rice Bean and Cheese Empanada
With choice of two sides
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Rotisserie Pulled Meat
With choice of two sides
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Choice of Three Sides
The Cuisine
A tribute to two distinct culinary traditions, the menu at Luna captures the unique and varied cuisines of South America, yet respects its roots in the American South. Whenever possible, we use local ingredients, sustainably sourced from small producers near our location in downtown Durham. Luna has a full bar and serves South American inspired cocktails, wines, and North Carolina craft beers. We also have an extensive list of non-alcoholic beverages, including house-made aguas frescas and traditional South American herbal teas.
Our Menu