Really cute spot, super comfortable and cozy spot, biggest thing though is the staff. They are extremely kind and thoughtful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sue
Good food—overall experience would be better if meal service wasn't so fast paced. Entree followed far too quickly from when appetizer was served. Restaurant was not overly busy so was no need to rush dining.
Scott
Authenticity of the food and the service is top-notch. You can taste the care and they make you feel at home. The Chicken enchilada Mole was outstanding. The place was packed but not noisy. Great business lunch spot.
coloradomom
Really cute restaurant on 9th street. We sat on the patio
Vegan_ACL
It seems that everyone goes with the black bean grittle cakes. The menu made it seem like the entree was veganizable but everything is vegan in this dish as listed so that was cool. Our server was knowledgeable and when she didn’t know an answer, she went and found out very quickly.
Rose
BCC never disappoints. The food is always delicious (don't skip the chips n' queso, but save room for the Ropa Vieja! The service is always excellent. We brought out-of-town family here for lunch on Labor Day, and they were impressed! Plus, this is one of the few places you can find open on Mondays at lunchtime that takes reservations.
Marie Liebelt
Fresh and delicious.great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis Skorewicz
Enjoyed a wonderfully prepared, delicious and plentiful salmon dinner last Saturday with friends. We arrived without a reservation and after a very short wait we were seated. We don’t normally go to Durham often but plan to return. Very accommodating and pleasant service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Esteban Peralta
Wish I had good things to say about this place. As a Cuban myself I was excited when I saw the Cuban sandwich on the menu. What a disappointment. NOT AUTHENTIC. Pork lacked flavor. The ham was like chunks of spam. Lacked mustard and pickles (key ingredients in any Cuban sandwich). Bread was soggy wet. The accompanying rice and beans were nothing special either. Will not be returning, especially at $15 out the door. Plus one star for the kind service.
Colleen Ellis
Blue Corn Cafe is one of the best restaurants in Durham and has been around for almost 30 years - the same owners! The restaurant is eclectic and cozy and attractive. The food is fun and delicious and authentic. The staff are perfection - kind, knowledgable, and genuine. My family and I will continue to frequent this beloved Bull City establishment - it is the best!
I highly recommend! It was our 1st time dining here and overall it was an outstanding experience. Ambiance and service was great. Table was ready when we arrived and we were seated quickly. Server welcomed us and was attentive throughout. We all enjoyed our meals - queso fundido appetizer was a table favorite. We all ordered different entrees and shared. Ropa Vieja, Picadillo and Fajitas were delicious, but the Roast Barbacoa was stand-out. Will definitely come here again!
Lanier Blum
Try a mohito with a great meal and the most wonderful staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tinga Taco Plate with Black Beans and Rice, Fish Tacos, Flan, Guacamole Appetizer, Plantain Sampler, Chicken Avocado Salad
Calvetta Watlington
The service staff was super kind and attentive. The atmosphere is quaint and feels like a place you could make your regular spot. The food is decent, I did feel the flavor lacked depth. I will go back and try something else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
RonM
We had an excellent dinner. We were able share the plantain appetizer of and the entree of seafood paella. The drinks were great, too. A Cuervo Margarita and a Mojito. It wasn't crowded so the service was great. Beautiful artwork on the walls.
Really cute spot, super comfortable and cozy spot, biggest thing though is the staff. They are extremely kind and thoughtful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food—overall experience would be better if meal service wasn't so fast paced. Entree followed far too quickly from when appetizer was served. Restaurant was not overly busy so was no need to rush dining.
Authenticity of the food and the service is top-notch. You can taste the care and they make you feel at home. The Chicken enchilada Mole was outstanding. The place was packed but not noisy. Great business lunch spot.
Really cute restaurant on 9th street. We sat on the patio
It seems that everyone goes with the black bean grittle cakes. The menu made it seem like the entree was veganizable but everything is vegan in this dish as listed so that was cool. Our server was knowledgeable and when she didn’t know an answer, she went and found out very quickly.
BCC never disappoints. The food is always delicious (don't skip the chips n' queso, but save room for the Ropa Vieja! The service is always excellent. We brought out-of-town family here for lunch on Labor Day, and they were impressed! Plus, this is one of the few places you can find open on Mondays at lunchtime that takes reservations.
Fresh and delicious.great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed a wonderfully prepared, delicious and plentiful salmon dinner last Saturday with friends. We arrived without a reservation and after a very short wait we were seated. We don’t normally go to Durham often but plan to return. Very accommodating and pleasant service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wish I had good things to say about this place. As a Cuban myself I was excited when I saw the Cuban sandwich on the menu. What a disappointment. NOT AUTHENTIC. Pork lacked flavor. The ham was like chunks of spam. Lacked mustard and pickles (key ingredients in any Cuban sandwich). Bread was soggy wet. The accompanying rice and beans were nothing special either. Will not be returning, especially at $15 out the door. Plus one star for the kind service.
Blue Corn Cafe is one of the best restaurants in Durham and has been around for almost 30 years - the same owners! The restaurant is eclectic and cozy and attractive. The food is fun and delicious and authentic. The staff are perfection - kind, knowledgable, and genuine. My family and I will continue to frequent this beloved Bull City establishment - it is the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Had platonos con pollo it was delicious
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I highly recommend! It was our 1st time dining here and overall it was an outstanding experience. Ambiance and service was great. Table was ready when we arrived and we were seated quickly. Server welcomed us and was attentive throughout. We all enjoyed our meals - queso fundido appetizer was a table favorite. We all ordered different entrees and shared. Ropa Vieja, Picadillo and Fajitas were delicious, but the Roast Barbacoa was stand-out. Will definitely come here again!
Try a mohito with a great meal and the most wonderful staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tinga Taco Plate with Black Beans and Rice, Fish Tacos, Flan, Guacamole Appetizer, Plantain Sampler, Chicken Avocado Salad
The service staff was super kind and attentive. The atmosphere is quaint and feels like a place you could make your regular spot. The food is decent, I did feel the flavor lacked depth. I will go back and try something else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
We had an excellent dinner. We were able share the plantain appetizer of and the entree of seafood paella. The drinks were great, too. A Cuervo Margarita and a Mojito. It wasn't crowded so the service was great. Beautiful artwork on the walls.
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