My favorite place in Winchester!!!! I can not get enough of the Stewed Chicken!! Cant go wrong with…read morethe Large portion with rice & peas, cabbage, side of greens, and plantains. LAWWWWwwwd have mercy!!! The Jerk Chicken is not to be passed over. Come down and see for yourself. Say "Curried Goat"! Now say "Ox Tail"!! Now head down to Tropical Island and immerse yourself in great vibes and food that's divine! Now I want a beef patty THEY HAVE THOSE TOO!!

Really shocked to be honest! 1. Purcellville is not a place known for ethnic food by any means and…read more2. It looked more like a cafe upon walking in than a Jamaican restaurant. Yesss there definitely Jamaicans working there, but I thought they might Americanize the food more for the locals. I'm sure glad they did not!!! My food was fireeeeee I can't wait to go back! My fiancé got the goat with rice and I got the jerk chicken with cabbage, and rice. The flavors were allllll thereeeee!!! Highly recommend this casual little spot. The service was fairly fast at brining the food out.

I've had their food on numerous occasions. We just used them for our daughter's graduation. Food…read morewas on time, hot and ready. This review should have been placed a while ago, since I've been eating there for quite sometime.

Everything i've had is incredible. The absolute nicest people too. Their jerk wings are…read moreinsaneeeeeee they're so good. Can't recommend enough.

This actually might be the best barbecue in the entire DMV. Extremely understated location, but the…read morefood was so freaking flavorful. The brisket and jerk chicken were fantastic. Also, the Caribbean rice was way better than expected.

Jules' Brisket rivals the best in Texas. I'm a Brisket snob and used to go all the way to DC at…read moreHill Country. Ribs are great too. Only thing they lack are Shiner Bock and Cole slaw.

Omggg this spot is soooooooo gooooood!!! I get it on Tuesdays at the Farmers Market in Pentagon…read moreCity. They STACK your plate, the price is a little expensive, but you get a lot of food so it's worth it. If you don't eat a lot you could probably make two meals out of it. I've enjoyed everything from the beef patties, the jerk chicken, the brown stew, the pea rice, and the veggies / plantains. Those are my go to options here. They grill all the meats so it has that nice touch to it. It's casual and the staff are super kind. I will continue going here.

THIS IS THE BEST CARRIBEAN SPOT IN NOVA!!!! Follow their Instagram to find where they are each…read moreweek. I order ahead online and picked up my food at the Frontier Kitchen in Chantilly. It was easy and quick. Just make sure you call the number when you arrive for pick up. The Oxtail and Brown Stew Chicken were perfectly cooked. So tender and rich in flavor. Both came with delicious Rice and Peas, Steamed Cabbage, and Plantains. Each order was generous portion.. could almost feed 2 people. We also really loved their Spicy Beef Patty and Jerk Chicken Patty!!

Chef Pat, where do I start. I have not been to the Caribbean as yet, but all I want to say is you…read morehave truly blown me away. After a very long hike in the morning, the wife and I decided to pick up something for lunch. And while looking for something new in the area, the wife decided to give this place a shot. We stopped by the place which is tucked in between some other warehouse stores, in the corner, not on the main road. We decided to order our food and Chef Pat was so kind and professional, he stopped by our car in the parking lot as we were struggling to find the place. The food we ordered is in the pictures, jerk chicken, Ackee & Saltfish, Mango Rum Cake, conch fritters, plantains and some beans and rice. We were running late, so the chef said they will deliver the food to our place. When the food was delivered to us, there was some miscommunication between what was ordered vs. delivered. However, when we called them, they apologized for the mistake and took care of it right away. After all this, I was, tbh, a little upset. And we sat down to open our delivery boxes since we were super hungry. As the lids opened, the aroma of the food filled the area. My frown turned into a smile right away. Now, I was getting excited to try the food, everything was packed very nicely for delivery, & was still nice and warm. Once we started tasting the dishes, I was floored. I have to say, by far, very very far, this is the best Caribbean food I have had in the US, thus far. The jerk chicken is cooked to perfection, I believe the chef mentioned they make it fresh everyday. The plantains were just so amazing, caramelized to perfection. The conch fritters were a perfect accompaniment with a sweet and spicy sauce. What truly left me speechless was the ackee and Saltfish, I cannot even begin to describe how good that dish was. I am a fan of Caribbean food now, if it's this good! To finish off, we split the Mango Rum Cake, where all we kept saying, after every bite was "yummm", as we kept closing our eyes to experience that perfect finishing touch to our meal. The food was cooked with a lot of skill, care and tons of love. The staff is coming up to speed and being trained, but the attitude of the chef is super professional and customer care oriented. A Hell Yeah 5 Star Review! Will keep going here, for sure. Wish you much success...!!!

The best Jamaican food we've had in the US, hands down. The food we ordered was so good, it made us…read morewant to book a trip to Jamaica right away! Island Food To Go is an operation ran by Chef Pat, and you can really taste the authenticity in his food. You pre-order via calling the number or directly texting the number that is provided and then you can pick up the food curb-side, or you can have it delivered to your home. The jerk chicken was mind-blowingly good; the jerk marinade was so well-balanced and it had just the right amount of heat for my taste. The salt-fish and ackee dish was so delicious! Combine that with the red beans and rice and you have a comforting and delicious meal that is soul-satisfying. With each entree you have a choice of either white rice, yellow rice or red beans and rice. The mango rum cake we ordered was moist, buttery and perfectly baked. I can't wait to order their caribbean spice cake next time. There was a massive mix-up in terms of what was charged and what was actually delivered when the delivery driver delivered our food, but the business owner was quick to rectify the driver's mistake. They are still fairly new and fine-tuning their logistics, but with their level of professionalism and superior quality of food, I see this place becoming a big success. Can't wait to order my next meal from them!

Delicious flavor, friendly people, large portions. My sister was craving Jamaican food so we…read moredecided to try out a new (to us) spot in Hagerstown. We were looking for a spot that had good vegetarian options for our friends. I'm not super familiar with Jamaican cuisine beyond Jerk Chicken and rice and peas so I tried to pick some things that sounded good. I ordered over the phone and they were very patient with me not being able to pronounce everything perfectly but they took their time and made sure to get our order completely. They were super friendly and the food was ready to pick up quickly! We tried the Coco Bread which was huge as well as nice and sweet and fluffy. We also tried a vegetarian patty which had a great flaky crust on the outside. Next we tried the Ital Stew which I wasn't sure what it would be exactly but he said it would be a variety of mixed vegetables. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and had a very mild but great flavor! There were so many of them in the portion as well! The rice and peas were tender yet not overcooked at all, and deliciously seasoned... they had a hint of heat in the aftertaste that was very pleasant. My sister got the Brown Stew chicken with mac and cheese and rice and peas. The brown stew chicken was HUGE... had a nice sweet flavor and the chicken was tender falling off the bone. The mac and cheese was very good. You can tell it's homemade, in a good way. Like your favorite aunt whos been making it for years made it for the cookout. The steamed callaloo was an unexpected favorite for the table. We absolutely loved it- the greens were cooked perfectly and we felt it had a very light tasting flavor as opposed to some lard/bacon heavy methods of cooking greens like that. It doesn't taste overly vegetable-y either... I think little kids would even like it. And then a pleasant buzz from the heat of some peppers. The jerk chicken also had a pleasant heat, and again a huge portion for what was called a "small"!! There was also a nice tangy sauce on the side. All in all... the people were very nice and the food was so delicious! I love finding a place where I can eat vegetables that are cooked in a flavorful and healthy way. On top of that, the food is affordable and you definitely get what you pay for... everything was huge! I would definitely recommend Taste of Reggae.

Oxtail, rice, and peas were terrible! Oxtail was small and nothing but fat. The rice was…read moreundercooked.... Nothing had any flavor. I would t recommend

This was some of the best meat I have EVER had and my partner thought so too. The oxtail was melt…read morein your mouth tender and wonderfully seasoned with a deep, rich and spicy flavor. The Jerked chicken was nice and smoky, tasted fresh, and wasn't dry. The chicken with a sweet and spicy vinegar dipping sauce. The restaurant is in a cute convenience store which is worth checking out, they sell a range of different Jamaican products. I picked up a hot sauce. The staff is really friendly and all around it is a great experience, I will definitely be going back. The servings are VERY generous.

Excellent Jamaican food!!! We stopped here when driving through the area. It is a roadside…read moremarket, but also offers great home-cooked Jamaican food. The owner is the cook and his son helped us out as well. I loved the Jerk Pork, delicious. Also enjoyed the brown chicken stew (or something like that). I would definitely recommend and we will certainly go back again. -- Also, if it is your first time there, let him know and you'll get a free pen!

My wife got the ox tails but she was disappointed because she only got a few bones for the price. I…read moregot the brown stew chicken, which was good. The only complaint we really have is that the rice was old. Some of it was hard, dried out. Next time, I will request fresh rice and beans. Last time we had white rice in beans. This time it was dark brown. Dhall of DC/DMV

The first time I went it was about 8 of us and we had a fabulous time. The food was hot and…read moredelicious. We have also ordered from there and again the food was delicious. We are looking to see how things go for a surprised birthday party this weekend. I will leave a review as well.

I was driving home on Rt. 1 (Richmond Hwy) and notice a restaurant just past Corporate Drive that I…read morehaven't seen before. So I pulled in, parked, walked in and the restaurant was cleaned with a beautiful bar. I ordered 3 items: 1) Beef empanadas 2) Cuban sandwich 3) Buffalo wings. As the appetizers arrive to the table, though I only chose one empanada out of the three flavors they offer: cheese, beef or chicken. I chose beef which was served with a special sauce (mayo and ketchup), because it was well seasoned and the filling was packed, the sauce wasn't needed. The crust was thin, flaky and delicious on its own. The buffalo wings served their homemade ranch, with 8 pieces were juicy, tender and delicious. Unfortunately the Cuban sandwich fell flat for me. The ingredients were ham, cheese, roasted pork, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard. The sandwich was flattened like a panini and I was excited for the first bite but the protein was too dry. As I lift the bread, there was only a teaspoon mayo and mustard spread. It was served with matchstick fries and a ramekin of ketchup. I wanted to ordered desserts but unfortunately they do not make all of their homemade desserts (flan, tres leches, rice pudding) every day. You will have to called in to see what they have before dining in. The only dessert available that day was their flan. My server Karla was friendly and attentive. I would make another visit to try other items on their menu.

This is not Puerto Rican food. If anything, it felt like we were eating Colombian food pretending…read moreto be Puerto Rican. It really lacked in flavor. The pastelillo de carne, ox tail, pernil, friend chicharon de pollo, and fried porchops all lacked flavor. The pork chops were particularly tough, as if they were extremely overcooked. The oxtail and chicharron de pollo were also hard and chewy. The place was empty on a Sunday night. It was clean, however, our plates smelled like soap. Which is not appetizing when you want to put food in your mouth. I really wanted to rate this high but can't. Hope they improve.

Was so glad to see this neighborhood Jamaican staple has their own brick and mortar restaurant…read moreafter moving out of Epic Food Hall. There is a small dining area with a couple of long benches, but mostly wooden tables. There is a TV on the walWas greeted by Bree's friendly smile and placed my order for the jerk ribs meal. Bree came to tell me that my ribs would be a little longer because they needed to be perfect. Happy about service like that! The ribs were delicious with a little bit of heat. Mine came with rice and peas and the mixed stir fry vegetables. Rice and peas can sometimes be a little dry, but that's not a worry here- they were really good! Some Jamaican restaurants in the area give you a couple of slivers of fried plantains to accent your meal. I was informed, "we don't do that here." Maybe they'll consider adding that little touch that would've taken my meal over the top.

I recently ordered the brown stew chicken from Jamaican Breeze with a side of mac and cheese and…read morerice and peas. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was decent--especially since I wasn't sure what to expect. The most disappointing part was the rice and peas; I was hoping for a bit more flavor. Overall, given the lack of Jamaican restaurants in NoVA, this spot was decent, and I'd return to try some of the other sides. Customer service was great. Initially I chose mixed veggies as a side but changed it to mac and cheese with no issues at all; the staff was more than willing. The restaurant itself is spacious compared to most Jamaican spots and is located right next to BJ's. Lunch prices are reasonable, though the regular entrées are on the pricier side in my opinion. That said, the lunch portion was more than enough.