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Explore Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas’ vibrant South American menu, featuring rotisserie classics, Colombian arepas, fresh empanadas, and bold sauces. Located in downtown Durham, indulge in flavorful grilled meats, hearty sides, and house-made condiments crafted for every palate.
Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas, nestled in downtown Durham, is a vibrant South American oasis delivering bold flavors and comforting dishes. Their menu shines with expertly crafted empanadas—filled with pulled chicken, pork carnitas, quinoa, or potato—and paired with enticing sides like yuka fries, black beans with coconut rice, and maduros topped with cinnamon crème fraîche. The combinations strike a perfect balance between hearty and fresh.
Standout mains include Colombian-style arepas, crowned with avocado, jack cheese, and sweet corn salsa alongside brisket, pork, chicken, and beans, showcasing a rich cultural blend. The churrasco skewers, glazed and topped with zesty chimichurri, complement the coconut rice and beans beautifully. Not to be missed are their crispy fish & chips, served with a vibrant purple coleslaw, offering a delightful twist on a classic dish.
What truly captivates is the harmonious blend of traditional and modern Latin American flavors, combined with warm, attentive service that elevates each visit. Whether a casual takeout or a celebratory night out, Luna delivers both comfort and culinary finesse.
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Chipotle roasted sweet potatoes, black bean, avocado, sweet corn, chimichurri Vegan
Crispy fried chili lime glazed cauliflower, cilantro, pepita peanut quinoa crunch Vegetarian
Spring Lettuce, cukes, red onion, house made corn nuts, cilantro lime vinaigrette Wheat Free, Vegan
Popcorn, Luna spicy lime zest seasoning
Idaho fries, acevichado, furkake (perfect for 2) Wheat Free, Vegetarian
Spicy Cucumber salad, furkake, pepita peanut quinoa crunch with 5 shrimp
Blackened pulled chicken, Yukon Gold potato, roasted bell peppers,
Golden-brown empanadas filled with sweet plantains, served with a side of cinnamon crème fraîche.
pork carnitas, caramelized onions, hominy, collard greens
Golden, crispy fries, perfectly salted - the ultimate side dish.
quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, pepper jack
Crisp, refreshing shredded cabbage salad, delicately dressed.
Crispy twice-fried plantain slices served with a side of savory dipping sauce.
Crispy yuca fries, golden and lightly salted, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Yukon gold potato, lima beans, sweet corn, hoop cheddar cheese
Pulled chicken, pork carnitas, quinoa, or potato empanada. Choose any two sides: yuka frits, potato fries, kale slaw, black beans with coconut rice, maduros with cinnamon creme fraiche, and more.
Choice of two empanadas—chicken, pork, quinoa, or potato—with one side such as yuka fries, black beans & coconut rice, kale slaw, or tostones.
Choose from 3 our our sides
Four Columbian style arepas topped with avocado, jack cheese, sweet corn salsa 1 each of brisket, pork, chicken and bean
2 marinated skewers topped with chimichurri served with coconut rice and beans, choose between flank steak and grilled shrimp
Crispy fried fish paired with golden fries, served with a side of vibrant purple coleslaw and a tangy dipping sauce.
Luna famous grain bowls packed with quinoa, cilantro rice, black beans, kale, tomato cortido, corn salsa, guacamole, acevichado sauce, pepita peanut quinoa crunch and your choice of meat.
Sandwich made with two plantain disks, filled with cheddar cheese, slaw, chili lime remoulade and your choice of meat.
Shrimp with Caribbean curry, toasted coconut served with coconut rice with black beans and cilantro kale slaw
Savory blackened pulled chicken. Choose two sides: yuka frits, potato fries, black beans & coconut rice, green rice, kale slaw, spicy bacon collards, kale, maduros with cinnamon creme fraiche, tostones, side salad.
Brisket with a choice of two sides. Options include yucca fries, black beans & coconut rice, kale slaw, tostones, and others.
Choice of quarter white or dark chicken, pulled chicken, pork carnitas, or brisket.
Shredded jackfruit seasoned with traditional South American spices. Choose two sides: various fries, rice variations, kale selections, vegetable-based options, or plantain dishes.
Peruvian 1/4 dark chicken. Choose two sides: yuka frits, potato fries, various rice options, slaws, collards, maduros, tostones, or salad.
Juicy Peruvian 1/4 white chicken. Choose two sides: yuka frits, potato fries, rice options, slaws, greens, maduros with cinnamon crème fraiche, tostones, or salad.
Carnitas: slow-cooked South American-style pork. Choose two sides: Yuka frits, potato fries, green rice, kale slaw, maduros with cinnamon creme fraiche, and more.
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Vegan Banana Pudding, Maduros, passionfruit caramel, cacao quinoa peanut granola, nilla wafers (wafers not vegan)
Candied pecans, caramel, cacao nibs
Milk chocolate, cayenne, cacao quinoa peanut granola, served with vanilla bean ice cream
Passionfruit, graham cracker, berry coulis
Choose either Chili-Braised Firsthand Foods Beef Brisket, Blackened Freebird Pulled Chicken, Meyer's Local Pork Carnitas, Chili-Braised Vegan Jackfruit. Choose 2 sides.
Zesty Green Sauce with Fresh Herbs and Tangy Tomatillos
Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.
I really enjoyed my meal at Luna's. They offer a very intriguing menu that crosses several types of Latin American cuisine. I ordered the chili-braised pulled brisket, which was cooked to perfection. I also adored the coconut rice and beans. The collard greens were good, but lacking in spice and instead had a very strong apple cider vinegar taste. My only disappointment was the pisco sour which tasted OK, but looked very unappealing. My sister also tried the sangria, which oddly had a ton of club soda in it. We came in on a Thursday evening for dinner, and the place wasn't too crowded. The tables aren't really well suited for groups larger than four, and the seating isn't the most comfortable. Although the service was good and fast, we did run into an issue with being overcharged via the QR code payment process.
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