A new Puerto Rican restaurant in the downtown area. As a native Puerto Rican, this is DAMN good…read morefood. The Arroz con Gandules (yellow rice with beans) is almost as good as my mothers. Give this place a try! You won't regret it ;)

Food is delicious flavorful and tasty the service is great and drinks are delicious I recommend…read morethis spot check it out a hidden gem

Amazing Service,&food is Delicious!! They have the Best food in town!!...there place to eat is very…read morecozy

Very ghetto and unprofessional. They literally have no food every time we go in. No patties, the…read moredrinks are not in the fridge; completely empty. Why are they even open?

Extremely disappointed in my decision to go here. Ox tails tasted like they were scraped from the…read morebottom of the pot and the flavor was just salt and just terrible. Cabbage was bland and the collards were the WORST tasting greens I've ever had. Save your time and find another spot. The inside of this place lacks decor and appears to be a "hole in the wall." It's not very inviting and was not a sit down place. I wish i could get my money back.

We attended the holiday festival and market in angier and they had approx 10 food trucks of…read moredifferent varieties. We decided on the Rican lab as the food smelled really good. We had to wait around 15min but the food was pretty good. We wish there was a little more seasoning to add flavor but overall it was good food and worth the price. The amount of food was good as well.

We took a stroll through the International Food Truck event in downtown Raleigh with one mission in…read moremind: find some unforgettable empanadas. Ever since trying some amazing ones in California and Florida, we've been on the lookout for something that hits that same note--and we may have found a solid contender. Out of the many food trucks selling empanadas, The Rican Lab stood out. Their empanadas didn't disappoint. The crust was just right--crispy, not greasy, and not overly doughy. I didn't get any of that lingering cooking oil taste, which is a huge plus. I went with the beef empanada, while my husband tried the buffalo chicken. The beef had good flavor, but it could have used a binding agent--maybe cheese or sauce--to hold everything together. It felt a bit loose, so I imagine the beef and cheese version would have had better structure. I also think using shredded or chunked beef might work better than ground beef for a more satisfying texture. The buffalo chicken empanada was the real winner--well-seasoned with just the right kick. Neither empanada was dry or overly saucy, but both could benefit from a solid dipping sauce to round them out. We also grabbed a cherry lemonade, which was wonderfully refreshing. It hit a perfect balance--not too sour, not too sweet, and just tart enough. Bonus points for the generous serving size--it definitely felt worth the price. Beyond the food, the event itself was an amazing experience. There were food trucks representing a variety of cultures--Laotian, Filipino, Greek, and more. The diversity of choices was exciting. On top of that, local performers added to the festive atmosphere with live music and dancing. All in all, the Raleigh' Annual International Food Truck Festival is a must-visit. If you're on the hunt for good eats and good vibes, this is the place to be. We're already looking forward to our next visit--and the next round of empanadas.

I lived in Miami for twenty some years and I love Latin food, ordered Churrasco, waited over 45…read moreminutes. When the Churrasco finally arrived, it looked like and tasted like fajitas??? And it was way over salted, I was very hungry but I couldn't even eat one fourth of it. I was very disappointed in service also in that they were not attentive to our needs. I'd rate the restaurant 0 stars if I could. Long wait, poor service, salty overcooked food, over priced. You've been forewarned, visit at your own discretion

My wife and I were told about this place by a friend who know we love Puerto Rican food. If you…read moremiss the taste of the island, this is the place to come. Mofongo, tostones, chuletas, and rice and beans! Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with answering our questions. The dining area is comfortable with traditional music playing.

Was hanging out in Durham and decided to check out this spot. I got the vegetarian Cuban sandwich…read morewhich I have not seen at many other places and the yuca fries. The sandwich itself was okay. Was very salty and the flavor seemed off slightly but overall decent. The yuca fries were a good choice with the dipping sauce that comes with it. The space inside is spacious with plenty of seats when we went. The staff is friendly and helpful with any questions you may have. You can also order online to go. For parking, you can park on the street or deck parking. Prices were slightly higher than expected but appropriate for downtown Durham. Overall, a cool restaurant with a variety of options. Unsure if I will come back but recommend trying it if you are in the area.

Cool way to celebrate a birthday.... Have a food truck cater the party! The Spanglish crew served…read moreup some delicious Latin cuisine. Started with the pernil mallorca melt... mouthwatering pork roast, slow-cooked & fork tender, on sweet-ish mallorca bread with melted cheese and a spoonful or two of the pork juices. Excellent. Next, a Cuban sandwich. The same pork roast, this time with as slice of ham, Swiss cheese and sliced pickles, slathered with mustard on pressed mallorca bread. A great rendition of a Tampa-style Cuban but missing that Cuban bread. Also tried a trio of empanadas. The beef is a hearty mix of chunky beef, well spiced, juicy and tender. The chicken is chunks of white meat, with slivers of carrots and other vegetables. A little more bland than the beef, but still flavorful, moist and tender. Each was ensconsed in a traditional half moon pastry and fried deep, golden brown. Not at all greasy, these were crunchy, savory and delicious. Honorable mention to the s'mores empanada. The same half moon pastry, stuffed with chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker, then deep fried. WAY better than your standard cookout s'mores; these were decadent and sweet. The perfect dessert to top off the meal. Be on the lookout for this food truck. Really good food - fresh and delicious.

Servicio es pésimo y extremadamente lento. Tuvimos que esperar por la comida más de 40 minutos y…read morenos la entregaban por partes. Al momento de recibir la comida estaba fría y no es lo mismo esperar por comida que llega caliente que esperar por comida que llega fría. La mesera vino a la mesa en dos ocasiones para informarnos que luego que estuvimos esperando por tanto tiempo, que no habían tres de las cosas que ordenamos. Los Sorullitos no son hechos a mano, son los Sorullitos de la marca del alto y llegaron a la mesa más fríos que la lengua de un muerto. El pastelillo de camarones estaba rico, pero el arroz con gandules sabía mucho a sazón). La chuleta can can estaba bien pero el mofongo estaba frío. Los cuajitos estaban ricos y el frappe también. La sopa de plátano estaba fría, salada y sabía a cualquier cosa menos a plátano. También tengan cuidado con los precios, en el menú aparecen unos precios y en el bill te aparecen los precios más altos. Desafortunadamente, no regresaré he comido mejor en otros lugares y por menos.

Great menu, good food, variety and authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. MOFONGOS of all kind and surf…read moreand turf options, great place to dine!

Honestamente esto fue el mejor casamiento de toda mi vida. Tenía mucho sabor que riquísimo. El…read morepescado frito y los plátanos fueron buenos pero mi aguacate estaba duro. Si el casamiento no ha cambiado mi vida, probablemente le daría 4 estrellas en lugar de 5 a este restaurante. The restaurant is cutely decorated with flags and decor from various Central American countries, and the service is as quick as you can get for fresh food. Portions are HUGE and well worth the price. Their mixed black beans and rice were hands down the best I've ever had.

These portions are ginormous and the food was amazing! I had chicken in pippin sauce and tried part…read moreof a loroco and cheese pupusa. Also took a pic of my colleague's Honduran special plate.