Vittles has a shared parking lot outside and a large dining area and private room at the…read morerestaurant. We placed our order at the counter. The employees we engaged with were pleasant but not overly friendly. I ordered the wing dinner with two sides. I chose lemon pepper as my seasoning and got Mac and cheese with sweet potatoes and cornbread. My food was ready in a timely manner. I got a lot of wings and a scoop of Mac and sweet potatoes. Everything was good but the sweet potatoes were just ok. The wings were a little over seasoned but not terrible. My wings were served hot. I would come back.

Heard about this place from a coworker, stopped by and did a placed an order to go. The cashier was…read morevery nice, the place was busy and they have a nice selection of different items. I was upset they only do Caribbean food on the weekends. I opted for the Cajun catfish plate(two pieces of fish) and two sides. I got the okra and Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was one of the best I ever had, the fish was slightly overcooked, but still good. I want to try them on the weekend for the Caribbean food, which is what my coworker said she often orders.

The food here is soooooo good. I got a large portion of the brown stew chicken with rice & peas and…read moremac & cheese. $20 for the chicken with 2 sides, and a $3 upcharge for the mac & cheese. The chicken is dark meat served on the bone - and by on the bone, I mean falling off the bone, it's so tender and moist. There are also some carrots and potato bits in the gravy, and I would happily eat a whole bowl of just those. The rice and peas (beans) were perfectly cooked. When I ordered through the Toast tab screens they have set up, it gave the option of indicating whether and how much gravy you'd like on the rice. I did the standard amount, which I think is just right, as the rice balances out the saltiness of the gravy. The mac & cheese was also really good - creamy, with some chewy baked cheese crust, and a hint of tanginess. The large portion was a ton of food. I shared my plate with my toddler, who loved the chicken, and it would be enough for at least one more meal. I also got a chicken patty, which had a curried chicken filling that brought a bit of heat. Too spicy for little kids, but not so spicy that I was hurting from eating it. We ate in the restaurant, which is clean with several tables. It's counter service, and it seems like they pack everything as if it's to go, even if you dine in. For folks with kids, they do have a single high chair. I don't remember seeing a changing table in the ladies room.

Best jerk chicken I had in years. Got the jerk chicken rice & peas with the Mac and cheese and…read moreextra gravy. Staff is amazing and authentic. Gotta stop by if you in the area.

My niece recommended this restaurant to me. I got jerk shrimp, peas and rice, plantain, and coco…read morebread. Everything was delicious and the portions were large. I'm looking forward to returning.

We were so disappointed with this food. We have been wanting to try it for months and finally went…read moreand got it for takeout today and honestly I probably won't come back. First- they claim to be the best Caribbean food in the area and have a Jamaican flag in their IG bio so I'm judging it as that. My husband and I are Jamaican and this food tastes like it was made by an American who had a Jamaican grandparent that they've never met. I understand it's probably some level of "fusion" but.... They DEEP FRY pre-made "Jamaican" patties. This is a key indicator that this isn't a Jamaican restaurant. (When I saw "fried" on the menu I assumed it would be an empanada or something, anything else) I got the honey jerk shrimp Rasta pasta. The pasta was floating in butter or oil and the shrimp was over cooked. The jerk chicken looked like jerk chicken but didn't taste like real jerk chicken. The rice and peas tasted like there was no coconut milk in it. Mac and cheese wasn't good. What was good? The jerk honey hot sauce was incredible! BUT the wings were dry. I'm going to assume that maybe they were just having a bad day (because the reviews here are so good) and give them the benefit of the doubt, but I probably won't rush to try it again. Overall, the flavor and overall preparation of the food wasn't it... Jamaican restaurant or not.

This was my first visit to this restaurant, and I was unaware that it was not the traditional…read moresit-down type. The menu offered a variety of options, with the candied yams looking really good. I chose the pork chops, candied yams, and macaroni and cheese. My mother selected the turkey wings, collard greens, and macaroni and cheese, while my cousin opted for the fish and candied yams. The serving sizes were unexpectedly large, and the candied yams were every bit as delicious as I had expected. The food was superb. I was so impressed that I requested the hotel to package my leftovers, which I then took with me on my return flight home. I didn't think to take photos until after we began to eat.

Food - it was just okay. I think I liked them more in the food truck. The store front portions and…read more food line, doesn't match what you see online or actually get! But the Yams A+ Service- was cool, never met anyone with a bad attitude or not willing to give suggestions. For that I say, Thank You! Ambiance/Cleanliness- it's always warm with a ton of flies! Overall, it's just okay. If you want to go to cross it off your list, go for it.

I finally got to try this food at a festival and cannot wait to step foot in the brick and mortar…read morerestaurant. The food truck didn't not disappoint the least bit. I got the Best of Both Worlds - Pernil and when I say TENDER meat and great Mac n cheese?? The pickled onions add a flavor to it you wouldn't even expect (GREAT BTW) and brings it together when eaten as one. I like to enjoy food individually and as a casserole lol This dish truly epitomizes the best of both worlds. Can't wait to try more!

Food Truck Time: Boricua Soul at the Cary's Downtown Chowdown…read more I was able to try 2 empanadas with a side of mac & cheese from this food truck for $9. I chose the mojo chicken and the special, the flamin' hot targaryen chicken, for the empanadas. All of the food was fantastic and so was the service!

My Afro-Latina heart was so happy…read more I've been searching for really good Latin food since moving to North Carolina, and Boricua Soul absolutely delivered. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was on point. They were playing great music that made the whole place feel lively and welcoming, and I loved that you can choose to eat inside or enjoy the outdoor patio. My husband and I both ordered the Boricua Soul Bowl. He got the chicken, and I got the pernil. The pernil was incredible it was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The bowl came with arroz con gandules, collard greens, mac and cheese, and I chose the tostones. I had honestly given up on finding good tostones that I didn't have to make myself, but these were exactly what I'd been craving. Crispy, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious with the Guava Lava sauce. Since, I couldn't pass them up, we also ordered a side of maduros, and they were perfectly caramelized and sweet. The empanadas easily made my top five. Crispy on the outside, flavorful on the inside, and gone way too quickly. Also don't skip the watermelon lemonade, it was so refreshing and paired perfectly with everything we ordered. We'll definitely be back. There are still so many things on the menu I want to try, but I already know I'll be ordering the Boricua Soul Bowl. One tip for first-time visitors: if you're sitting inside and trying to get back outside , the exit is the same door you originally came in through on the far glass door. There is a sign, but we watched three different people accidentally try every other part of the glass first, so hopefully this saves someone a little confusion.

I'm from Charlotte and my friend was in the southeast visiting so we met up in Durham. ChatGPT…read moresuggested Boricua Soul as a part of our girls day. First stop. We never made it anywhere else lol! I'm so excited to write this review!! We chose it because when I reviewed the Yelp reviews they were stellar. But mostly I was super intrigued by the sweet potato cheesecake empanada and y'all it was everything I hoped it would be. It's small, you can maybe get 4 or 5 bites. The filling is sweet but not overpowering, good balance. The crust, crunchy and delicious. Came with a side of whipped cream. Drizzled in caramel sauce. I had the restraint to save it for last. We opted to split the shrimp sandwich and house made chips because we weren't too hungry and wanted to save room for the empanadas. Perfect plan. The sandwich can be ordered with a garlic, jerk or buffalo sauce. We were given a sample of the jerk to determine spicyness. Super spicy (which I loved) but my friend doesn't so we went with buffalo which wasn't spicy at all. The shrimp were a nice size, coated and seasoned well. The restaurant itself is small with about five tables but there is an abundance of outdoor seating shared with other businesses. We knew we planned to relax and catch up so we opted to eat outside. Despite the 90 degree weather, the entire area was shaded with a little wind so perfect. We got a number and our food and drinks were served to us. (Peach passion froze----yum!) Now. Boricua Soul is a great example of why I love seeking out and patroning local restaurants. The founders, Serena and Tori Fredericks, were both present, Serena managing the front, Tori managing the kitchen and both in and out of the restaurant serving people outside as well as inside. They were all over! Very welcoming. We were there for four hours and Serena's smile never left her face. She personally checked on us throughout. It felt like hanging out at your family's for the day. When we came in just a few people there, no line. Serena was at the register. I told her I came from Charlotte and she graciously gave us samples of the mac and cheese and collard greens as she described the menu. Both by the way, amazing! I don't think I've ever been able to find delicious perfectly seasoned greens with no meat. Before we knew it the line was to the door. By then I had the chance to experience her love for what she does and her heart for the community. Clean restaurant, beautiful and personable decor. Clean gender neutral private bathrooms. I took pics of the article on the wall about them, well worth the read. You too will drive miles to experience this Caribbean and Southern inspired restaurant! Im coming back and bringing people. There's so much more for me to try.

Jamaica Jamaica has been around forever as a staple to the RTP area, and while the rest of the…read moreworld has been changing, a lot of Jamaica Jamaica has remained the same since I was younger, which I have no problem with! With their big lunch boxes, and delicious food, Jamaica Jamaica got me hooked on Jamaican/Caribbean food and I consider it one of my favorite cuisines. I'd say my Jamaica Jamaica life could be split into 3 segments, in which I would always get the same thing no matter what. My first phase was the curry chicken - such a fantastic dish with chicken that came off the bone, a vibrant curry sauce, and potatoes and carrots to round out the dish. When you paired it with rice, cabbage and plantains, it was an almost perfect meal. My second phase was the curry shrimp, I was always enticed by having a seafood option. The flavors of the curry shrimp were the same as the curry chicken, except the vegetables varied. I enjoyed this dish too, but I would say the biggest issue would be that the shrimp sometimes got really soft after sitting out for some time. My current phase is their Jerk chicken. I would say that their Jerk chicken is unique because they make the chicken, but they let it sit in a sauce that soaks up the seasoning. This is a great topper for my rice, but I think it contributes to the fact that the Jerk chicken is definitely not as flavorful as I know it to be. It misses the mark on bringing the heat, it has some flavor and heat but it is very very mild in my opinion. Generally speaking, I would be aware of the Jerk chicken drying out. This has happened to me on an occasion or two, along with the rice being dry too. Outside the realm of food, I would say the interior could use a little work. The furniture is a bit dated and things are cluttered. However, the staff working there is nice and they always pack the food in a big to-go container, so you can bring it back to the office, and then home because they are not shy about the portions. Glad that hasn't changed!

Had the jerk wings with plantains and coco bread; and it was a great value…read more The wings were fall off the bone just the way I like them and were very flavorful and legit. This place looks like your typical Jamaican joint; tbh I'm sketched out if the setting is too modern. They had counter service so it was quick and easy to order and eat.

Awesome soul food. Super nice and good people and quality / taste is off the chain. They have…read morepretty much all types of proteins and sides you can think of, all homemade and fresh.

The food truck came to facility on Tuesday and they have GREAT food. We ordered a pork chop…read moresandwich, fish and wings. Everything was hot and delicious. I hope they come back to us again in the very near future!!! Sorry didn't snap any photos before we ate, but trust me it is well worth the money :)