Boricua Soul at American Tobacco Campus

The staff were nice and it wasn’t super busy. The location is ideal as the tobacco district is a pretty and walkable area. The food is pretty good, the biggest problem for us was the portion sizes. The amount of food you get is quite small for the price you pay. We were both left hungry at the end of our meal. I ordered the soul bowl with garlic shrimp. It was very good and the fried plantains plus the Mac and cheese were great sides. My wife got some empanadas which she liked as well. If the portion sizes were bigger this would be a 5 star review for sure!

Best Puerto Rican restaurant in NC! Tried a range across the menu and literally everything was delicious, but my favourite was the soul bowl - made with arroz con gandules, tostones, collards, mac and cheese, and pernil. It was super generous in size and hit every flavour note - especially with the house made sauces. The empanadas were awesome too. Staff couldn’t have been nicer. Can’t wait to go back.

I absolutely loved my experience at Boricua Soul! From the moment I walked in, the warm, inviting atmosphere and the friendly, attentive staff made me feel right at home. Everyone was so kind and helpful, ready to answer questions and make great recommendations. The food was incredibly fresh and seasoned perfectly — you can truly taste the love and authenticity in every bite. Each dish had that perfect balance of flavor that reminded me so much of Puerto Rico. The flavors took me straight back to the island — comforting, soulful, and made with care. The restaurant itself was clean, bright, and welcoming, with a laid-back vibe that fits perfectly into the American Tobacco Campus setting. You can tell the team here takes pride not just in the food, but in creating a positive experience for

I had this spot saved on my maps for want to go in hopes that one day I will go. Today was the day and only cause I had to drive out to Greensboro. I ordered the chicken pinchos that come with the rice n gandules, the boricua soul, and the platter with chicken bites and OMG everything was so delicious. I highly recommend this spot. As a Puerto Rican, I approve.

The flavor profile of the pernil (roast pork) was spot on. The tostones (fried green plantains) were fresh, crispy and well seasoned. The empanadas were stuffed full and flavorful. The service was great. We arrived very close to closing time so it was fairly empty and the staff was sorta cleaning up for the night. I highly recommend trying this place if (like me) you need an occasional trip back to Boricua cooking, bit with a little soul. The prices were reasonable as the portions were generous.