Serves meat, vegan options available. Fast casual Puerto Rican food including rice bowls, mofongo, empanadas, and sandwiches. Vegan is labeled on menu by (v+) and include don jacinto plate with black beans, rice, avocado, plantains, and jackfruit pulled pork; pink bean empanada; black bean soup; la revolución jackfruit cuban; yucas bravas; tostones; and maduros. Previously called Spanglish. Open Mon-Thu 10:30am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-8:00pm, Sun 8:00am-4:00pm.
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104 City Hall Plaza Ste 101, Durham, North Carolina, USA, 27701
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Added by MelodyVeganJoy on 21 May 2021
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9 Reviews
First Review by MelodyVeganJoy
Righteous_Zombie
Points +65
Good empenadas - Edit
The two vegan empenadas were good, not really savory, but good nonetheless. The dipping sauces made up for it.
Read moreThe side salad was underwhelming; a few leaves and a slide of tomato on top...
The side rice was old and dried up; crunchy from sitting around for too long before being served...
Pros: Clearly labeled vegan options, Good empenadas and great diping sauces
Cons: Sides could use some work and care.
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lalahaha
Points +26
Amazing flavors - Edit
I came here at 9:45 on a Sunday morning and it was pretty empty with no wait (which in Durham can be a problem for brunch times). I ordered the yucas bravas, a coffee and the dirty dancing baby platter (which is a lunch item). The jackfruit was insanely good. The server was very kind and helpful and their lunch menu is very large and has a fair amount of vegan options or options that can be made vegan. For breakfast there are very few options but you can order lunch any time which I liked. Will be back! Cozy seating and warm atmosphere.
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CharonMoon
Points +1111
Good food, but was served meat - Edit
I ordered the jackfruit. They brought out my plate and it looked like pork. Had my omni husband taste it to confirm it was indeed pork. I sent it back and got the jackfruit. It was delicious and the portions were large. However, I hesitate to go back because I'm not confident my order will be vegan.
Read morePros: Tasty
Cons: Long wait for food, They served me meat
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2632
Very good - Edit
I was needing some fried food so I sampled a lot of items. Tostones were quite over cooked but other than that, my meal was delicious. The black bean soup was a huge quantity and so incredibly flavorful. I didn’t see any butternut squash in my empanada - only beans - but it was still delicious. I’d come back when the craving hits.
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BestL
Points +277
Yummy Boriqua food! - Edit
This food was outstanding! I ordered the jackfruit, and I made my son try it before me, because I thought it was his meat order. He tried it and said he thought it was also meat, and he is a meat eater! After confirming with the restaurant that it was indeed jackfruit, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and could not believe my pernil was fruit. My vegan empanada was also delicious! I can’t wait to go back!!
Read morePros: Vegan options clearly marked, Delicious food , Ample street parking
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ThatVeganCosplayer
Points +123
Delicious! - Edit
My husband (also vegan) and I went here for lunch today and it was really good!
Read moreThey had empanadas that had wild mushrooms cooked in red wine, and a delicious sandwich that I can’t remember the name of. For the empanadas, they had a size chart AND had a special sauce that was vegan! (They switched it out for us after asking if we were vegan.)
Everything was good, but it was a dense meal.
Pros: Good options, good prices, knowledgeable staff
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amadole
Points +57
Not too Shabby - Edit
Pretty good selection of vegan options for a PR restaurant. Clearly marked vegetarian, vegan and GF items on 5h3 menu, but you can also make substitutions to make non-vegan offerings vegan (such as subbing jackfruit for chicken/pernil/etc.).
Read moreBiggest problem is that even if it's vegan or you veganize it, it'll still come with non-vegan sauces (in unsustainable containers to boot).
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Can veganize many non-vegan dishes
Cons: No vegan sauces, Uses non-compostable packaging/plastic cutlery
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JustinPSBaird
Points +97
Delicious vegetarian food! - Edit
Wonderful flavors combined to make unique flavors. We had the Dirty Dancing. The beans and rice were top notch! The eggplant was crisp and delightful. I'd definitely recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-05
Pros: Several vegetarian options.
Cons: None
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MelodyVeganJoy
Points +7367
Try the Don Jacinto! - Edit
I didn't realize Jackfruit could taste so meaty! Delicious and affordable. Can't wait to try the vegan cubano.
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