Caribbean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durham

6 restaurant menus in Durham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Creative Caribbean Catering
Creative Caribbean Catering
92/100 (9 ratings)
Restaurants
Jamaican
American
American
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
American
Caribbean
Jamaican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
Boricua Soul
Boricua Soul
91/100 (266 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Puerto Rican
Spanish
Caribbean
Puerto Rican
Street Food
Street Food
Spanish
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Spanish
Street Food
Caribbean
Puerto Rican
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Jamaica Jamaica
Jamaica Jamaica
75/100 (823 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Caribbean
Jamaican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Absolutely loved it!! The food was great and flavorful at a very good price! My only complaint was they don't serve..."
Tim Shep Shepard
"I've been eating here for over 10 years. Unfortunately, I have to drive 22 miles one way to do it. It's worth the trip. Love the not jet black..."
Michelle King
"Delicious..."
Troy Lockamy
"The spicy beef pies are THE..."
Susannah Tuttle
"Always delicious! I had the Curry Chicken over yellow rice. I also had a side of black beans and a side of plantains. The servings are so large, ..."
Vivian Pitts
"So much food ..,greens was fantastic .. jerk chicken .. super juicy and tender.. Jamaican patty .. Awesome.. fresh and hot . You are able to sit on..."
Aljeana Staples
"I travel long distance just to eat whatever I have a taste for curry goat, oxtails, jerk chicken and yellow rice. There is no words that I could come..."
Nathalie Williams
"Customer service has been good each visit, I will literally drive from the other side of town to get food from here. I always get double cabbage..."
Chekera
"This is my first time in a Jamaican restaurant. Already a fan. They give a lot of food for the price. I got the oxtail and the server gave a lot of..."
arman rashid
"This place is GREAT! This is not NYC Shanty Town Jamaican food, it's more a fusion with their own unique variations. You can go anywhere and get dime..."
Stephen
Blue Corn Cafe
Blue Corn Cafe
75/100 (623 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Cuban
Gluten Free Options
Central American
Vegan Options
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
South American
Central American
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Vegan Fajitas
Salad
Fish Tacos
Maduros
Fish
Platanos Fritos
Fried Plantains
Tapas
Enchiladas Con Mole
Fish Taco
Pollo Milanesa
Tacos
Tostones
Tres Leches
Cuban Sandwich
Guacamole Appetizer
Fajitas
Island Nachos
Black Bean Tortas
Sandwiches
Flan
Chicken Wings
Plantain Sampler
Flautas
Cuban Sandwich
Bistec Milanesa
Beef
Milanesa de Pollo
Veggie Queso with Goat Cheese
Strawberry Cheesecake
Sit down
South American
Latin
Mexican
Central American
Spanish
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very good, very healthy food, with flavors that come from main ingredients thoughtfully combined, rather than a generic salty or sugary..."
Philindo Marsosudiro
"Great food and great service. Staff and management treat you like family. If you haven’t been to Blue Corn Cafe then you’re missing one of the..."
Norman James
"The food is outstanding and always perfectly prepared. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Great selection beer also. We love the place..."
Jay Davis
"I love this place! The food is consistently delicious and the service is great. Highly recommend..."
Dyana Sardina Paredes
"Food was delicious, service was amazing and the $10 margarita pitchers made the day!! Great place all..."
Paula Peach Evans
"Excellent food and very nice staff!! I recommend it to..."
Nathan Evans
"The staff and owners of Blue Corn are so wonderful and attentive. They really do their best to let you know you are welcome and valued! The food is..."
Toni Stevens
"The energy here is really lovely and the food delicious. The staff is kind. I eat here regularly. We are lucky to have them in..."
Laurece West
"First time dining and will return. Excellent service! Great atmosphere. Great music choice and not extremely loud. Very attentive! We never had to..."
Angie Combs
"Another great meal last night - and the two servers and the hostess working last night were wonderful, friendly, personable. Eating at Blue Corn is..."
Raewyn Chavez
"This is an excellent place to eat. The food was amazing and..."
Regenea Gibson
"Ate here for the first time today. Cannot say enough how delicious the food was! For a vegetarian like myself there were so many options!!! Can't..."
Megan Avig Mott
"Comfortable atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff. The food was well prepared and tasty. The Roasted Pork Barbacoa was a hit with my..."
Nancy Eisenhuth Sawaya
"So consistently good! Always warm friendly service and the food is..."
Julia Webb-bowden
Golden Krust
Golden Krust
74/100 (1184 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Jamaican
Fast Food
Fast food
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
Caribbean
Jamaican
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"You will not be disappointed. The food was superb. Just like being at the beach in Jamaica. OMG The..."
Betty Valentin Donovan
"I must say my wife and I really enjoyed the food!!! AND WILL BE COMING..."
Clifton Jay Baker
"Love..."
Daniel Appah
"Enough food for more than one meal. Very generous servings. Tastes..."
Kristopher Ali
"I like this restaurant a lot. I’ve been three times, I’ve gotten a curry chicken lunch special, jerk chicken small plate, a spicy beef patty, a..."
HH Jaimes
"first time here the food fresh and with great flavor the jerk chicken tasty everything and the fresh sweet bananas 100 out of 100 recommended is..."
Kevin Albino
"Being vegetarian I was happy I could find a variety of patties that suited my palate. My daughter ordered jerk chicken and became violently ill. She..."
Nickaela Nicholson
"Love it, delicious and filling..I love the Curry Goat the most, but there is nothing that they cook from the Jamaican Cuisine that I wouldn't eat and..."
Ceant'e Pope
"My coworker picked up food for me today after smelling someone else’s lunch in the office. I ordered 2x mild beef patties, the curry chicken lunch..."
Brie D
"This place is an authentic and true Jamaican restaurant. The oxtails here are the best tasting with true rich flavored broth. I love the food and..."
Roni
"Amazing authentic food. Macaroni cheese is the best I have ever tasted. I absolutely loved the goat..."
Tina Robinson
Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar
Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar
70/100 (1097 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Beef
Tostones
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Toasts
Ice Cream
Burger
Gelato
Cuban Sandwich
"We came here with a big party and mostly enjoyed our dinner. The atmosphere is original and attractive. Our service was quite good, though they..."
Dustin Klein
"Awesome place for dinner - especially before an event at DPAC or the ball park! The food was really yummy. I love how the menu explains that this..."
Laurie Clark
"Dinner at Cuban Revolution was an experience. We went for date night on Saturday night and the ambience was amazing. There was a live jazz band and..."
Deandra Green
"After seeing a show at the dpac it was one of the only places open till midnight, however, we enjoyed it. The outdoor ambience is really nice. The..."
Carissa Brancasi
"Nice place, neat atmosphere, great food and service. Go. It's good. We'll be back often. I know, take the did pictures BEFORE eating the food...."
David Randolph
"On the advice of a friend we made reservations before a show at DPAC. I am grateful that I made a reservation. The place was hopping! Cocktails were..."
Rob Ainbinder
"We had a great experience. We came on a Friday evening about 7pm and were seated immediately. Some of the reviews comment on bad service but we..."
Chris and Brandi Beghtel