Franklin Street festivals, UNC graduation weekends, Carrboro backyard parties — Mike Nice carries authentic Puerto Rican empanadas to Chapel Hill, handcrafted and served hot where Tar Heels gather.
Use the booking form or call/text (984) 272-2728 with your date, headcount, and Chapel Hill venue. Mike replies fast — 2–3 days' notice is all it takes for most events.
Choose the Classic Package, Premium Package, or the Fiesta Feast, then mix flavors like Boricua, Pollo Loco, Birria, and Philly Cheesesteak. Vegan Chorizo and dessert empanadas keep every guest covered.
The truck pulls up to your Chapel Hill venue — or your order arrives packaged and ready to serve — and guests eat thick, handcrafted empanadas hot off the press.
UNC’s campus and Franklin Street, Carrboro, Southern Village, Meadowmont, and the neighborhoods between. Graduation season books fast — lock in your date early.
Graduation parties, student org and Greek life events, faculty receptions, game-day gatherings, engagement parties, and community festivals.
Start with the classics — Boricua, Pollo Loco, El Queso — then add premium flavors like Birria, Philly Cheesesteak, and Smoked Mac & Cheese. Round it out with maduros (sweet plantains), cilantro lime rice, house dipping sauces, and dessert empanadas like Peach Cobbler. See the full catering menu.
Send the event form on our booking page, or call/text (984) 272-2728 with your date, headcount, and Chapel Hill venue. Most events only need 2–3 days' notice, but popular weekends fill up fast.
Both. The truck can park and serve on site at most Chapel Hill venues, offices, and neighborhoods, or we can prep packaged catering — empanadas by the dozen with half-pan and full-pan sides — ready to serve. Tell us what fits your event when you book.
Yes, but it’s our busiest stretch in Chapel Hill — graduation weekends fill the calendar weeks out. If you have a May date in mind, send it as early as you can and we’ll hold your slot.
Mike Nice is rooted in Puerto Rican tradition — thick, handcrafted empanadas pressed to order, plus Boricua beef, sweet plantains (maduros), Spanish rice and beans, and house sauces. We fuse those roots with American and Soul Food flavors Chapel Hill crowds love.
Send the event details and we’ll help you pick the right package — thick, authentic Puerto Rican empanadas, served hot in Chapel Hill.