Husband and wife team Toriano and Serena Fredericks have been melding their Puerto Rican and African American heritage into delightful bites for locals everywhere, first as a food truck and now in the brick-and-mortar restaurant, Boricua Soul. Located in the American Tobacco Campus, this restaurant is perfect for anyone looking for unique plates inspired by Puerto Rican flavors -- think empanadas, pernil, maduros and more.
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Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed
Food was good. I ordered 2 empanadas, the BBQ and the chicken. They were out of beef. They are located inside the patio of the American Tobacco Campus and they can be hard to find. Service should be no stars because there is none. You order on a tablet and then you pick up or it is brought to you. Feels like a gas station so the atmosphere is pretty crappy. I wouldn't go back. Also, they frown on cash and the tablet asks for a tip without any service.
Marty
Aug 17, 2024
4
4.1 Stars, Quick bite before the game, tasty Cuban sandwich with collar greens which were solid.
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Mariedyth G
Aug 9, 2024
5
The best Cuban sandwich!
Visiting the American Tobacco Historic District, we stumbled on Boricua Soul.
Their Cuban sandwich comes with the tastiest and crunchiest chicharrones.
The atmosphere is cozy and staff very friendly. This place is highly recommended if you are in the area.
Katie Santos
Aug 2, 2024
5
Excellent place to enjoy some authentic boricua food. Everything was fresh and I really liked their sauces.
Mike Beasley
Jun 16, 2024
5
Delicious Cuban sandwich! The pork inside is very special. Empanadas are wonderful. Great combo of beans & collards in one we had. Can't wait travel back to Durham and dine here again.
Navra Ferguson
May 26, 2024
5
I’m not even sure where to start! Boricua soul was AMAZING!!!!! The food was finger licking good but the fried jack fruit was a game changer! I’m not too sure if I can stay away from this restaurant for more than a week. The owners also put the icing on the cake. They were so loving and down to earth that me and my family did not want to leave. We just alerted additional family members and friends to plan another visit this upcoming week. Boricua soul is very unique and I am so very happy they decided to bring there love and food to this communtiy.
Banita Paxton
Dec 9, 2023
5
My first time coming here. I live in Raleigh so I don’t come to Durham often. A friend took me here and said they had BEST Empanadas. We order the chicken ones and YES!! They did the D*mn thing 😊. Two isn’t enough, 4 may be good enough. Order the chicken empanadas.. you won’t regret it .
