Dutch Pot delivered a really flavorful and satisfying meal. I ordered the fried chicken mini with…read morerice and peas, topped with oxtail gravy, along with a side of plantains. Everything tasted great. The chicken was crispy, the rice and peas were well seasoned, and the oxtail gravy brought everything together perfectly. The plantains were a standout, sweet like candy and cooked just right. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. However, the ambiance felt more like a hole in the wall spot rather than a polished dining environment. That being said, the quality and flavor of the food definitely make up for it. Overall, it's a great place to grab authentic, delicious Jamaican food, and I'd definitely come back again.

This is my go to location for The Dutch Pot. Now a few months ago, I was not happy with them…read morebecause their Thursday special, Stew Pork, was a hot mess for a few weeks (may be longer as I don't go every week). The seasoning was off and it tasted burnt, so I stopped going. Decided to try again today and I must say the taste has greatly improved. Thanks for getting back the original flavor.

Initially saw some pictures on Yelp that convinced me to give this place a try and I'm so glad I…read moredid! It's a small, mom-and-pop-like shop which of course is the best kind of restaurant IMO. When I walked in, everything smelled amazing and all the food was covered up, which I can appreciate for cleanliness purposes. I was greeted by a smiling and upbeat Simone, who is super warm and welcoming. This was a very pleasant surprise given how my beautiful Jamaican people do not always get the best rep for customer service (IYKYK). I ordered the oxtail, rice and peas and some jerk chicken. Simon gave me a beautiful, and packed plate. The rice and peas was SOO good, I was happy just eating it by itself. The oxtail pieces were big and juicy and FALL-OFF-THE-BONE good. The cabbage had a distinct color and flavor that I LOVED. I give the overall plate a 9/10 only because I didn't get any carrots with the oxtail or sweet plantains in my order which I personally prefer and personally feel should come with oxtail meals. Also because while the jerk chicken LOOKED AMAZING and was nice enough, it didn't pack as much flavor as I would like and they didn't have a signature sauce with it (again, a personal preference, try it yourself, to see how YOU feel). Overall, this was an awesome experience. I would definitely eat here again and strongly encourage you to give it a try if you haven't yet, even just to experience the pleasure of meeting Simone.

The food was sooo good! I got the curry goat with rice and peas, let me tell you... 10/10…read moreMy fiancé got the oxtail with rice and peas, also 10/10. She was not stingy with filling the plate up. The lady that helped us today was sweet as pie. She was warm, sweet and professional. The place was clean and the food aroma filled the room. Pure goodness! I'm so glad I found this place. When my craving for Jamaican food comes back, I now have my go-to place. 100% recommend!

Donna's has its days... I can truly say customer service is never great. I wanted to ackee and…read moresaltfish, so I came here. A lady was being rung up when I came in. After she was done it would have been my turn but someone came from the back and started chatting with the only person that was supposed to be helping customers. And normally is would not bother me, but this conversation got pretty lengthy with no acknowledgment of me even waiting. Anyways I got the dish I came for and my goodness a dish that use to be 10 dollars is now 18 and it seems like you get less... it still tasted good but man was I disappointed. I remembered exactly why I haven't been in almost a yr.

First time visiting and I thought it was too much rice... next thing you know it was ALL gone! I…read moreordered Ox and with rice and it was delicious!! Authentic taste and the ladies were super nice would definitely recommend.

Red pea soup was scrumptious, patties are delicious. The few meals had were always good. Bless up!read more

This place came highly recommended by a friend who has eaten here a few times and I decided to go…read morewith him tonight to try it out, walking in, felt like home, the worker was extremely nice and let me sample a few things. The food was well seasoned, very flavorful, cooked to perfection, meat fallen off the bone, definitely was good. And they have a decent menu, lots of variety to choose from.. I definitely will be coming back for breakfast and again for lunch and dinner to try some of the other option.. the oxtail and the brown stew chicken is a must!

So I'm adding to my last review of Calypso again five stars…read more We sat at the bar JULIO is an excellent bartender and very friendly person. Love the quaint spot. It's a lot of fun just to have a nice dinner and relax. This time we had the muscles Florentine, chicken wings, and my wife had the grilled snapper. A across the board top-notch food. Once again, everything was fresh and delicious. We also got the carrot cake, which was excellent, super moist and flavorful, but we ate it too fast to take a picture

Went here for the first time today it was pretty darn impressed. Came with a group of people for a…read morefamily reunion of sorts and enjoyed an unexpectedly wonderful meal. I love fish and eat it several times a week and so when I find a fish restaurant that serves exceptional seafood I just can't help but offer a high recommendation in this one really is at the top of their game. And I have to say that their lunch prices and portions are an incredible value for such wonderful food. And if the food isn't enough to make, you want to come here over and over again, the welcoming and sincerity of the service will definitely win you over. From the person that greets you at the door to the wait staff to the people that clear the tables every member of the staff makes you feel like you are their most valued guest. I really love this place and we will be back to try more things from the menu. Today I had a tripletail. I am not sure that I've ever seen it in restaurant before having previously only eaten it when I caught it. And that was many years ago. But it is without any doubt, one of my favorite fish to eat. Absolutely delicious and they're simple preparation brought out the flavor even more. I had it with a salad that was so fresh and complemented the fish perfectly. All in all, I love the restaurant and will be back. As I said, I would love to try the other things on the menu, but if Tripletail is on there that day, I am likely to order it again. One thing, especially nice was that we were really here to enjoy the company of family that we'd not seen in a long time. We took up the table for almost 3 hours. They refilled my iced tea regularly and continue to serve us and even with the long time spent there we felt completely welcome. Kudos to them for such amazing service. If you were in the Pompano Beach area and love to eat fish, this is a place you do not want to miss.

Delicious aroma wafted out of the takeout bag. Food looked appetizing but resisted urge to…read moreimmediately dive into the contents. The Too Good To Go Surprise Bag included 3-pieces fried chicken, rice and beans with gravy and steamed vegetables. Everything well-seasoned, flavorful and tasty. Staff was pleasant. The cafe and bar are colorfully decorated, hi top and standard height tables with padded bench seating and bar stools. Limited outside seating also available. Lots of free parking in shopping plaza lot.

Ducked in to try the tasty Jamaican Food and it was outstanding, here's why:…read more* Abundant parking (free) * Fast service, Des handled business * Delicious food priced right * Big portions I ate: * 4 Wing Sampler * Mac-N-Cheese was OUTSTANDING * 3 Meat Platter with Salmon, Lamb Chops, Spicy Shrimp * Fresh Squeezed Juice This is delicious, hearty, authentic Jamaican food, cooked by head chef Tafari and he does a GREAT job. I wanted Ox Tail (heard it is amazing) but they ran out before I got there, so be advised, some menu items are VERY popular. Met some friendly regulars there, too. Extra points for having such cool repeat customers. See you there, Cabeza OUT!

To the person having a tantrum based on what you said that they don't serve halal meat, maybe you…read moreshould have read the menu before making a decision to order from them. (Maybe they don't) Not defending them. You have every right to give them low rating due to the fact that you dislike the food. It's your responsibility to ensure that the food you're eating is halal, not the restaurant. If they choose to serve pork then that's their choice, therefore don't eat there. I'm a vegetarian therefore before dinning at a restaurant I look at the menu, the reviews etc and then make MY choice on whether I want to dine at a particular restaurant. Don't know the owners, have nothing to gain by writing this review except I've never seen anyone sound so entitled "messing with people's religion" I hope you take this as constructive criticism, if not, have a nice day.

They need to have both types of Roti, and wrap them, I ordered a curry beef with potatoes and chick…read morepeas and I was very disappointed with the results, I had to throw it away. Also on their delivery menu they need to include Mauby as one of their drinks.

Good was on point!! Service was above par and the ambiance was just perfect!! The food was fresh…read moreand made to order. The owner personally came and sat with us for a spell and regaled us with stories of the restaurant humble beginnings. It was such a treat!! We are definitely going to make this our little spot. The food was excellent. My husband couldn't get over the flavor and delivery or his conch!! My Oxtail and rice and beans was great as well, a little more beans and it would have been PERFECT!! Loved everything about the location.

Great service, generous portions. Oxtail and meatballs were delicious. Will be back soonread more

We had an excellent lunch here. The pin drop for the Yelp directions were a bit off. We had to…read morebacktrack from them and head into the Walmart shopping center. The restaurant is located on the west side strip of stores and restaurants -- next to a Chinese restaurant. The place is airy and bright. It's pretty basic inside. There are a few four top tables and a couple two tops for dining in, although the do a lot of takeout. You order and pay at the counter. You can see your food displayed. The menu is on the wall above. You help yourself to drinks from a cooler. We both got the lunch brown stew chicken in a small size. They also have large, but the smaller one was perfect. You can choose which rice --and we both had peas n rice (rice n peas?), plus sautéed cabbage, and plantains. The chicken comes in a delicious brown gravy and I requested extra gravy on my rice. We sat in to eat -- but all meals are served in takeout containers. The chicken was fall off the bone tender. Everything was wonderful. Prices were reasonable. The staff were friendly. We will certainly return in the future. We will certainly return to

Island flavors and island vibes make for a wonderful lunch stop today!…read more My wife and I both enjoy Jamaican cuisine and are eager to try new places. Island Flavors is a hit! Bright and clean, every customer is greeted with a smile. A menu board is easy to navigate and you can choose your size meal. We both chose the Brown Stew Chicken with peas and rice, cabbage and sweet plantains. The chicken was tender and full of flavor with an extra spoon of the savory brown Stew sauce over the peas and rice. Ya man! Lunch for two including a bottle of soda and a tip was under $20 . Great food! Great Value!

A very homey and feel good restaurant that serves authentic Trini cuisine. I love the happy…read moreinclusive vibes of Tabanka. They have a variety of stewed meats for roti meals and sides like mashed pumpkin, potatoes, spinach and other veggies. Everything is uniquely seasoned and spiced. If you're not good with spicy foods, ask for anything with peppers to not include them. My husband ordered the stewed boneless chicken with paratha roti and pumpkin plus potatoes as sides. The roti was fresh and hot. The pumpkin was my favorite. The chicken was easy to eat and tasted good, not dry. The potatoes were soft. I got a double and it was amazing. Lots of tamarind flavor and some curry and cumin tastes. I love chickpeas and there were plenty of it stuffed inside. Gotta eat it quick or else the shell becomes soggy. I also ordered a bake and shark. First time trying it. The crispy texture of the fried fish plus the soft outer shell along with the lettuce and tomato all tasted delicious together. However, the fish was way too salty for me. After the first few bites, I couldn't eat anymore of it. My husband who has a much stronger taste palette even agreed it was on the salty side. Will definitely come back to try more items!

Although this spot is a little out of my way, it's quickly becoming one of my favorite Trini places…read morein South Florida. Like... worth the drive every time. Service is always fast and friendly, and you can either dine in or take it to go. When you walk in, you order at the counter. They've got the hot food station right there with options displayed behind the counter so you can see exactly what you're getting (dangerous in the best way lol). Some items -- like the rotis and fry bakes -- are cooked fresh when you order. Then there's the fresh doubles station, where they assemble your doubles right in front of you. I've stopped in plenty of times before, but these past two weeks I was deep in my Trini breakfast cravings, so I went twice and tried two different classics. First visit: I got a fry bake with all the things -- baigan choka (grilled, mashed, seasoned/spiced eggplant), tomato choka (grilled, mashed, seasoned/spiced tomatoes, fried aloo (potatoes), buljol (shredded saltfish with tomatoes, onion, peppers done the Trini way), and smoked herring sautéed with Trini herbs. The breakfast usually comes with the fry bake or sada roti and 2-3 sides... but listen! Everything looked too good, so I ordered extra sides. And I'm glad I did. It was flavorful, comforting, and honestly reminded me of my mom's home cooking. A real-deal Trini breakfast. Second visit: I went back for the bake and shark -- because if it's on the menu, I'm ordering it. Another iconic Trini classic street food, cooked fresh when you order. The fry bake was soft and fluffy, stuffed with perfectly fried shark, and topped with a nicely seasoned lettuce/coleslaw-style mix. Great size, super satisfying, and absolutely hit the spot. And yes -- I always ask for their in-house hot pepper sauce. They make it fresh daily and it has a serious spicy kick (the kind Trinis appreciate). Even though I went for breakfast, everything in the hot food station looked so good that I couldn't leave without grabbing boneless curry chicken with paratha roti to take home for later. They also have a bone-in chicken option, because some of us Trinis need the bone for full flavor, okay lol but I got boneless. I've had their paratha before -- soft, fluffy, and perfect for soaking up curry. Their curries are always well-seasoned and full of flavor. By the register, they sell traditional Trini snacks and sweets -- things like kurma, chocolates, and fudge. I grabbed the fudge this time and whew... it was rich, creamy, and dangerously good. Like "why did I not buy two?" good. You do get 4 fudge squares in the pack. All in all, I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. I've never had a bad meal here, and I'll absolutely keep making the drive whenever my Trini cravings hit again. Tabanka stays delivering