Carrburritos Announces Move to Former Elmo’s Diner Location in Carr Mill Mall

Posted Jun 14, 2026
A Carrboro staple is making a big move after nearly 30 years in business. Carrburritos, a popular burrito restaurant, will take over the Carr Mill Mall suite previously occupied by Grata Diner. The space is famous for being the former home of Elmo’s Diner, which closed in 2020. Carrburritos has operated out of its Rosemary Street location since 1997. (Chapelboro.com)

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