I've always been a fan of this caribbean restaurant chain. This location, steps away from SJSU, has…read morea simple yet inviting setting. No indoor seating here, but there's an outdoor patio with a couple tables out front. My takeout order was ready in less than 5 minutes on a Saturday afternoon. I selected a bunch of different items, thinking that the "quik eats" on the menu would be small bites. To my surprise, these were pretty much full sized dishes, with bread and fries included, so I ended up with more than enough to last me for days. Everything I got was delicious and exceeded my expectations. The jerk chicken pieces came with two drumsticks and two thighs and had a nice kick from the seasoning. The bbq pork spareribs were tender and juicy and very tasty even before I added the bbq sauce that came on the side. The baked mac and cheese was rich and satisfying. And that cornbread was heavenly, with an ideal texture and nice buttery flavor. It may be the best cornbread I've ever had. They even offer a jamaican version of cornbread on the menu, which the worker explained is more dessert-like and very good too. All in all, this a great option if looking for some good comfort food at great value.

They have amazing jerk chicken at this location and the sauce that comes with them is incredible!…read moreHighly recommend trying their jerk chicken if you haven't before. You won't regret it!! They also do really well with catering. They can individually pack the food so it's more of a grab and go style (which can be easier and more convenient for a lot of companies).

Amazing food and service. New favorite Caribbean spot in San Jose. Every time I have ordered it is…read morethe same great taste. Shoutout to the Chef and all the employees. Had the What A Gwaan plate and patties!

Catering service at my company and I was pleasantly surprised…read more First, the food came on time and we probably ordered for like 200+ people. Our menu includes stewed chicken, jerk pork, coconut curry garbanzo beans, jerk tofu, rasta pasta, steamed veggies, island salad, sweet plantains. I did not try all of them, but I tried the stew chicken, jerk pork and rasta pasta and they all tasted good. The Stew Chicken (What A Gwann) has good big pieces of chicken, such as the drum sticks or the leg quarter. There were bell pepper strips in the tray and they soaked up the flavors. The chicken drum stick that I got was not dry at all; I left the food on the plate for a few hours and finally started eating it cold (it was a busy day!) and the chicken was still tasty! What a pleasant surprise! The Jerk Pork was also cut up in big pieces, I do like the cut but there are some layers of fat on the meat that I prefer not to have but I understand that's what makes the meat has good texture. The Jerk Tofu was plated nicely, too bad my stomach ran out of room to try it. The Rasta Pasta was another good surprise. It was in a creamy sauce with bell pepper strips. It has a nice kick and not just like the usual white cream sauce, perhaps of the jerk seasoning. Overall, I would come back for the pasta and the stew chicken for the Caribbean cuisine.

This placed really surprised me. It's a hidden gem with some delicious food and great value! The…read moreoxtail is super tender and I love how much flavor is packed into the sauce, especially the jerk sauce! The plantains that come in the boxes are amazing, but remember to drink water with this meal because it is very salty.

Love a local Caribbean restaurant! generous portions, beautiful sauce…read more The service, though... young dude was too busy checking his phone to pay attention to our order. Rare one-off, but annoying.

I came here to do take out on a friday evening, the food was ready pretty quickly. I got their…read moreoxtail plate and their escovitch fish plate. The escovitch fish plate is only a Friday special. Each day of the week they have a different special they serve. For the oxtail plate they always have it. The oxtail plate came with oxtail, beans + rice, and plantains. There is a good amount of oxtail for the price and portion size. The meat was very tender, fall of the bone and flavorful. I have had this from Back A Yard before and it never fails, the flavors are always consistent for the oxtail. The Escovitch Fish came with fried fish, fried bread, beans + rice and plantains. It also came with a pickled vegetable sauce. The sauce was not too sour or spicy. The fried fish was fried nicely, the fried bread was a nice addition had a slight sweetness. To cut the heaviness of the fried bread and fish, the pickled vegetable sauce is essential. The beans and rice are flavorful, and plantains were cooked nicely. Overall, this is a nice place to get some Caribbean food, and I'll come back to try their Chicken Curry specials that they serve on Tuesdays and get the oxtail plate again.

Overall Experience 8.4/10 I came here on a Sunday in the late afternoon and it was not too busy…read more The service is nice, and the restaurant is tightly compacted together. I would assume this would be pretty lively when its more prime hours for eating but it was nice and quiet when I came. The Food: I got the oxtail with the goat curry, and it came with beans and rice and plantains. The oxtail was super tender, and falls off the bone with no effort, and the sauce it comes in is very flavorful and filled with spices. I really liked the food, and it had a subtle sweet with its seasonings. The goat curry is subtly spicy, with a hearty goat and meaty flavor. I enjoyed the goat curry over the oxtail as it was more flavorful and I liked the spice on curried goat. The rice and beans have great flavor and the plantains are tender and slightly sweet. Overall: I would come back again if I am craving Caribbean food. The food value is good and gives a great heaping serving. I don't know if I would come if I am not craving Caribbean food, but I would tell someone to give it a try if it is what they are eyeing.

Delicious food. I tried them at Steel Bonnet brewery in Scotts Valley. very nice people.read more

This was actually the first time I've ever had Venezuelan food, and goodness was I impressed!! I…read moreloved the plantain like chips they were perfectly crisp and freshly made in front of me!! The aerapa (chicken) was delicious!! I definitely want to check out their food truck since this was a catered pop-up at my school, but I was very impressed with their menu. I just wish they were open earlier on my lunchtime so I could actually get their food for lunch instead of only for dinner time. I will definitely be back!! Service was great ambience was very fun and relaxing and both employees seemed like they really enjoyed what they were doing! Very clean and organized at my pop-up for my school!

I am still dreaming about them beans! I had the pleasure of trying Mama Roc's at the Salsa Festival…read morein Downtown SJ. And when I say pleasure -- I mean it!! The line was long but thankfully my boyfriend waited in line, so I could go dance. Hehe. But the food came out fast and it was deeeeliicccious. It was so good half way through we had to see where we could find her food again. So we looked her up! The way I would follow this cute lil trailer just for her food. If you have the chance to find Mama Roc's, definitely stop. Definitely get a plate.

I highly recommend choosing Mama Roc for your next catered event. Her food was so flavorful and…read moredelicious. I was in search of authentic Puerto Rican cuisine for a special birthday lunch at work for 15 people. I thought maybe we could try one or two dishes but the menu she put together was amazing! We had a delicious rice dish with pork belly, Pernil, fried chicken that was hands down the best fried chicken! Clearly made from the heart! The beans were like nothing I've had before, plantains and the beef empanada were cooked to perfection. Her mamagotchu sauce was a favorites by all, a fun savory condiment that complimented everything dish. Rochelle's communication from the beginning was dialed in and she responded within the day to my text and email inquiry. She met us at our budget with generous portions and every dish had so much flavor. She delivered the food with her warm bubbly personality and I'm so grateful we found her through Yelp. If you want a delicious, catered event with food that folks will be talking about for days after, call on Mama Roc! I will definitely be on the lookout for any events she will be at locally.

Food was solid and the vibe was nice, but the service really missed the mark. It wasn't that busy,,…read moreyet there were no waiters around for long stretches, and the lady working the checkout/ drink fountain was surprisingly rude and an awful attitude Also, tipping in advance through the app doesn't help, good service can be easily forgotten when the staff knows the tip is already locked in. Overall, still a good spot, but the service needs attention.

Best BBQ by far in the Bay!…read more Ribs.. on point Collard Greens.. on point Corn bread.. yumm (but they can be a little bigger) Mac n cheese.. great portion (could be a little more creamier) we also ordered the banana pudding, which is super yummy. We had the seafood gumbo, not too spicy, but spicy enough and it was good with big portions of seafood and sausage with a scoop of rice over it. Ordering was easy we scanned a barcode put in our order and got our food within 10 minutes. Great customer service very clean and while we were eating, we could see that the employees put a lot of care into cleaning the tables and seats. Plenty of parking in back very spacious. They have overhead fans, but no need to turn them on because the restaurant was cool and airy not stuffy or hot. The waiters or servers always checked up on us to make sure that we were OK and if we needed anything else. This restaurant knows what they're doing! Added to one of my fav spots!

Small spot with a welcoming atmosphere and very friendly service. The carne asada plate was packed…read morewith flavor and the portions were generous. Everything tasted fresh and homemade.

A Hondurian cafe that offers vegetarian, meat, and seafood options. My friend raved about this…read moreplace and I love supporting mom and pop restaurants so I had to try it. I tried the popular baleada, which is a home-made flour tortilla filled with a layer of mashed red beans, queso fresco, eggs and with or without meat (I got it with carne asada). The flour tortilla was just as other described - soft, buttery smooth, almost melt in your mouth goodness. The carne asada was dry and hard so I could've gone without. I bet a braised beef like barbacoa would've been perfect for this item. It also came with salsa and I selected mild which gave it a nice bright flavor. I also ordered a chicken tamale (they also offer pork) and I was surprised to find a whole chicken wing (no skin) stuffed into the tamale! I broke into it using a fork and hit something hard which turned out to be the bones. But honestly, this was one of the best tamales I've tried in a long time. Flavorful, moist, and a nice sized portion. It came wrapped in what I think was banana leaf. The service was fast on a Wednesday night and there were a handful of friendly patrons seated nearby. You could tell that they were regulars. The space was intimate with around 10-15 tables seating about 4 people each. Maya's Cafe menu has a wide assortment of dishes to choose from: serving breakfast dishes like chilaquiles, lunch items such as burritos, or soups and full on dinner plates with rice, beans, and choice of protein. There's even more selection and the whole menu is in Spanish so I'll be sure to use Google Translate next time!

I found Borisweetpr thru a FB group or puertoricans in SF. I am so glad I found a place in San…read moreJose. I was so sad once I moved from SF to San Jose because there was no puertorican food down here! On my first order I got a variety of goodies including: alcapurrias, empanadillas, rellenos de papa and besitos de coco. What a delight! Everything was delish! It tastes very authentic and true to the flavors from the island. Plus Ruben (the owner) is such a sweet and nice guy! I plan to order his Sunday lunches. Can't wait!

Very DELICIOUS food! My favorite is the pernil!!! Aside from the food, the guys are so nice AND…read morethey also deliver!!! Cant wait for more pernil!

Server Axel is the best. Food is very delicious. Nice area is down town Palo Alto:) amazing visit.read more

This was my first time ever coming to this Caribbean style restaurant! My aunt and I wanted to try…read moresomething different and we both like things with good flavor and a little bit of spice!! I suggested Caribbean food since I just had Peruvian food the weekend before. You should look for my review of Límón in downtown Mountain View. Since there's construction going on in the area, I didn't realize there was a parking lot adjacent to the entrance of the restaurant! Lol I circled back around and parked in the underground parking. It smelled really bad as I walked up, but I guess whatever they were cooking in the City Hall is what made the parking garage smell? It didn't matter because from the street I could hear the joyous Caribbean beats and I really like that music. It just makes you feel happy and want to dance even if you don't know how!! Apparently, just before me was a giant catering order so the four employees were quickly getting things set up and chefs were moving back-and-forth and saran wrapping and packing up this big order. I asked if I could do takeout and they handed me a menu! I ended up ordering two different dishes. I ordered: *chicken jerk- dark meat * 2- Jamaican patty; chicken * vegetable stirfry * side; mac & cheese and coleslaw * rum cake * pineapple upside down cake My aunt had never had Jamaican jerk before and she loved the spice of the chicken! My three-year-old niece, however thought it was too spicy, but she really liked the plantains! We picked off the chicken skin for her and she ate the meat underneath. We ate the spiced Jamaican jerk!! Lol my niece also loved the macaroni and cheese, and the vegetables! My aunt loved the coleslaw as did I since it had a delicious crunch and the vegetable had a good spice mixture and I was really surprised with how filling the vegetables were since I got that as my dish! I wasn't hungry for any meat, but I ate a Jamaican patty, which is more like an empanada and that thing was freaking delicious!! My three-year-old niece also loved the empanada, Jamaican patty! Both of the cakes we got were delicious and had so much flavor!! I actually didn't eat my cake till later that afternoon with a cup of coffee, but goodness that rum cake was just as tasty as my grandma used to make but a different style. I can't wait to go back there again and I'd love to eat at the actual restaurant since there's definitely a vibe! I like the idea of their different cocktails and they had a cute little sports bar area so I wouldn't mind watching a game there! Can't wait to go back!!