Caribbean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Raleigh
8 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"I had dinner last night with my husband for our wedding anniversary and was absolutely delicious!
Beautiful ambience, great service. We are from..."
Francis Garcia
"What a fun vibe place to eat. I’ve always loved tapas! This place did not disappoint though I was curious about the Latin cuisine vs Spain. For our..."
Michele Wilson
"Went here Saturday evening and dined on the patio. The food was absolutely delicious! You can’t go wrong with the stuffed quinoa avocado, empanadas..."
Megan Smith
"My husband and I had our anniversary dinner yesterday at Soca Raleigh and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant itself was clean, inviting and..."
Nicole Moreira
"Phenomenal first impression for new NC residents!! Josh our waiter was very friendly , informative , and added humor to the evening.
My wife and I..."
E Scott
"Booked a reservation to have dinner for my birthday and was highly satisfied. There was a separate vegan menu which is what made me choose this..."
bee nicole
"Fantastic. Always the most superb flavors, presentation and service. One of the “hidden gems” of Raleigh. Always happy when we choose to go...."
David Weiss
"Love soca!!! Had dinner with friends for the first time, and we were impressed. The service provided by Davis was excellent, the food and drinks were..."
"Food is great! I’m from up north where I can get authentic Spanish food all the time, in the south it’s hard to come by but this place surely..."
Mo
"Freaking delicious! I'm from Florida and was missing this style of food. So ecstatic that I was introduced to this place. I chose the pick 2, so I..."
Krystal Johnson
"Food was good, attention was good, we came in a little late so half our order was served in regular plates and half of it already in to go boxes,..."
Ines Rios
"Hard to make a salad outstanding but my buffalo chicken salad was a huge win. Super fresh and tasty, well proportioned, and dressed just right. A..."
Morgan Crutchfield
"It was a random weekday afternoon and we happened to be un the area when we noticed Pressed off the road. After a quick search we realized this..."
Pritesh Patel
"I can't say enough good things about Pressed by Spanglish. As a Puerto Rican woman myself, this food brings back incredible memories and my..."
Alexandra Alvarez
"The food here is delicious and authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. I tried the The Conquistador from the breakfast menu and it was delicious!
My wife..."
Brayan Meza
"We have been here a few times over the last year, and the food has been inconsistent, but this most recently time everything was AMAZING!
I got the..."
Annie Drennen
"First time visiting!
We ordered the tripleta, tostones, and chicken and beef empandas.
- the chicken empanada was good
- Beef empanada was good, but..."
Tiffany Le
"The reinvention of this place was brilliant. The food is top notch and the gentlemen managing was sure to come out and chat with us about our food...."
"The food is well seasoned and generously portioned. The jerk chicken is excellent and the sweet plantains are a great sweet treat. I did order a..."
Aaron Michael Hayworth
"Sooooooo freaking good! I originally ordered the jerk chicken years ago expecting a good meal. I was surprised when it came out with black sauce. I..."
Steven Smeltz-Zapata
"The food was incredible! 10/10 by my Puerto Rican mother👏🏽. I'm vegan and was able to get some side items and be stuffed and able to take some..."
Jessica Ponder
"The food was AMAZING! We had the arroz con pollo and it’s better than mine! Being PR I am a bit of a snob when it comes to eating Caribbean food..."
Ineavelle Middleton
"This is now my favorite Dominican Restaurant in the area. Thank you for delivering an outstanding level of customer service. The food was amazing. ..."
G Duran
"Very good, very pleased. I practically transported myself back home....it was fresh and tasty. Our wait was not long and we had a good time. I live 1..."
Sheila Fernos
"Food was delicious! An abundance of food for the price. The chicken was juicy and tasteful, rice white and fluffy, avocados sliced fresh and we didnt..."
Jessica Duran
"OMG the food is AMAZING!
I have no words for how truly spectacular it was. Just like DR in North Carolina. You can taste the love..."
Idatyna Zarecky
"Food was great but wait times are outrageous. We waited 45 minutes for our food. But yes the food was worth with authentic dominican..."
Ale M
"The churrasco was awesome as we're the fried sweet plantains! Service was great also! Little hidden gem here in..."
Adam Tillman
"At the Caribbean Cafe, the vibrant flavors truly celebrate island cuisine. Their piña colada with a double shot was refreshing and potent, setting..."
Allen “Allenjr86”
"Amazing food!! Went there for the first time this past weekend, had jerk chicken, black beans and rice and fried sweet plantains. The food was..."
Pam Marx
"I got beef empanadas and there were so flavorful and tasty ill be back for more..."
Nichia Duncan
"The food is outstanding 5 stars, I will return for more the service was 1st..."
Michael Cleare
"I had the Pernil, Tostones, and rice and beans. My wife had the pork with arroz con Gondules and Tostones. The food was excellent. This was the best..."
"My wife and I recently dined at Bahama Breeze for lunch and were thoroughly impressed by the experience. The highlight of my meal was the jerk..."
Salem Soni
"I decided to stop by Bahama Breeze after completing some work 10/27/23 Fri as I was feeling a bit hungry. Peyton was my server and he was cool. The..."
C_R_E_A_M Dollar Dollar Bill Yall
"Food is very flavorful. Has lots of island flavors. Service took a bit long to receive our food, but it is a big place with lots of people so expect..."
Fun Peeps
"Service is good, food is great! I got for Mahi Tacos Combo with black beans soup which I had never had a black beans soup before. It was very good..."
Pack 50 Milk Street
"Bahama Breeze was amazing the atmosphere employees and food.
Will definitely make it my regular spot to go to when I go out. Hannah was courteous and..."
Veronica Debra Handsome
"The food was so delicious. I got the jerk shrimp pineapple bowl. My first time trying it and it was so good. The Ultimate Margirita was right on..."
Sanya Mills
"The food and staff were great. My partner and I both had the empanadas for appetizers. She had a pasta dish, and I had the steak. We both ordered a..."
RROCKY DOG
"This place is one of my favorite places when I go to Raleigh, the food is good, and the service is fine. I like the atmosphere and the vibe. I highly..."
Alex Joseph
"Dinner date was awesome and the food delicious. Some good drinks as we wait for our food. Which start with a House Salad w/Island Flavor Vinaigrette..."
Burrell Clark
"The waitress was a doll we got seated quickly by the hostess who was also very sweet.
I truly enjoyed the atmosphere very calm and peaceful for a..."
Michelle Arnold
"We love this location! Amazing food, great variety of alcoholic beverages and wonderful service. Destiny was an attentive waitress. She had a very..."
Ashley Roy
"I had the beef empanadas for my appetizer 10/10. The jerk chicken pasta got the full portion with extra chicken was 10/10. Recommend placing a..."
S. Hargrove
"A must to have a reservation.. Our server wasn't happy, she frowned every time we asked her a question.. tall medium size black lady.. The food ..."
coco rich
"Definitely one of my absolute favorite spots. I drive an hour just to enjoy their food. The menu changed and I trie d something new and to my..."
Oxtail over White Rice with Collard Greens and Sweet Plantains
Oxtail Rice & Peas w Macaroni and Cheese
Old Leftover Ox Tails All Fat
Oxtails Curry Chicken Collards Cabbage
Curry Chicken with Macaroni and Cheese
Fried Fish
Red Snapper
Macaroni & Cheese
Corn Bread
Carrot Cake
Smothered Pork Chops
Meat
Greasy Fish
jerk chicken
Caribbean
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food is decent, but not always consistent. Some of my favorites are the beef patties, collards, sweet potatoes, and jerk chicken! The prices have..."
Sheilah Sutton
"Customer service is good. My order was cooked right then so it took a while. I prefer my oxtail with a little more seasoning. The curry goat was not..."
Donnie Brown
"If you are looking for authentic delicious Jamaican food, LOOK NO FURTHER‼️ I messed around and got the dinner portion at lunch time and was..."
Nehemiah Davis
"The food is good here! I love the curry chicken and oxtails. The mac and cheese is good. The greens are good most times. Sweet potatoes are really..."
Isabel Quinones
"Have to update my review. Came in last week. In years. The food was so good. I decided to come back today. Another hit. Portion was generous. Prices..."
chrissy givens
"I am from MD, nice to find a genuine Caribbean restaurant with amazing tasting food in NC. Service was great. It is a carryout so atmosphere is what..."
Lisa Tatem
"Food was excellent.. customer service was great.. just a small space and kind of crowded due to the space being..."
Kera D
"Their food is cooked every morning fresh, and they serve what they have until its gone, explains the hours of the restaurant. It's so delicious the..."
Mrs. Aust
"First time here the food was delicious and you get your money's worth two people could eat off of one dinner but I must say the jerk chicken is a..."
R Cox
"We ordered the fried chicken and curry shrimp. Both were great and we didn't have to wait long for our order. Unfortunately, the chicken meal was not..."
"The Food here tastes great. I had the Jerk Chicken lunch special with macaroni and cheese and collard greens with sauce all over and also Grilled..."
J Fuller
"The food was delicious and a relatively large portion was served. There was no curry goat available..."
Dark Seraphim
"incredibly nice staff, delicious food and generous portions — a dinner plate is more than enough to feed 2! the mac and cheese is..."
Caity-Mae Steiner
"It was cool the employees were AMAZING !!! the food was just very greasy but it also could’ve just been the oxtail sauce. It was good fresh and..."
Monica Ward
"Awesome food and awesome service. Ms. Shonda thank you and here at Lee's Kitchen you guys are top..."
Mallery Morrison
"This food hit the spot!!! I had a Taste for some Jamaican Food!!!! And this place hit the spot!!! Great Service - easy going- and fast!!! I ate so..."
Marion Smith
"If you want fresh, delicious, home-cooked type cuisine in Raleigh, this is the place to get it. The goat, oxtail stew, and brown stewed chicken will..."
Jason Cooper
"The wait was a bit long but they were very busy, had a line out the door. I see why now because the food is so good, I will definitely be coming..."
Sarah Strickland
"this place is AMAZING. i was here visiting & the moment i walked in the customer service was great & i felt WELCOME. everything that i ordered from..."
Trey Jack
"First time trying this establishment and I will say I will be back for sure! The mac & cheese was on point, and I highly recommend..."
"I have dined at this restaurant twice now, and was pleased both times with the quality and amount of food (for the price) received! The steak sirloin..."
Jenette Arreola
"Finally found a Puerto Rican restaurant in North Carolina. Traveled 50 miles and was well worth it. The hostess very nice and catered to every..."
Ismael Delgado (SenorBoriQua)
"Food delicious. Staff was overwhelmed but maintained their professionalism. Very busy Sundays.
Get the tacos meal. Very good. My grandchild loved..."
Red Panda
"I stopped in here to eat lunch with my friend from the Dominican Republic and we really enjoyed it. The food was very good and very well prepared...."
Dao & Kevin Mickle
"I got half a chicken, white rice, and fries. The fries and chicken were delicious. The meat just fell off the bone and had good flavor. The rice was..."
Elisabeth Clinton
"Everytime I drive to Raleigh this is my place to eat some lunch or dinner. Best thing about this restaurant is the atmosphere and the people, they're..."
Mario Hernández Sosa
"Place has been updated. Owner said they close for a while during COVID to change the look in the restaurant. It definitely looks better and feel like..."
Jonathan Agüero Pereira
"Hidden gem. We've passed this place so many times and never bothered to stop until a friend recommended it. The pulled pork and sweet plantains were..."
Heather Popovic
"Wow! This place is a great place to eat, to hang out with friends and family. The food is amazing. Service outstanding! Live music on Fridays. The..."
Igwe Matthias Xll
"The debate is not if to go but how often and what to have...Empanada Platter (jerk chicken on one/rigatone on the other)+yellow rice+black beans =..."
Teddy Spiliopoulos
"The food was great.... It definitely reminded me of Cuban food. The place was clean and they follow covid guidelines. I will definitely come again..."
Tony Lunsford
"Wow! Happened upon this place by chance, ordered pulled pork mofongo to go, and it’s amazing! Just like being in Puerto Rico. Sat at the bar and..."
Valerie Schwartz
"Excellent food, good option for eat in or take out. Nice variety of Caribbean styles. Might be worth brushing up on your Spanish before coming by but..."
Jacob Presson
"I am from Puerto Rico, i have been looking for a place that can cook mofongo how I like it. I’ve searched a lot! Even made from puertorrican people..."
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