The food truck showed up to a local event and was excited to try this place out. Waited in line for about 30 minutes and ordered oxtail meal with mac and cheese and bbq pork meal with cabbage. For the amount I paid ($22 for oxtail/ $13 for bbq pork/ $4 per drink), I was pretty disappointed. There was barely much meat in both meals, mostly bones and the rice that came with the meals was super dry, almost seemed like it was undercooked. The bbq pork was delicious but again, barely much meat. The oxtail meal was so bland, both the oxtail and mac and cheese didn't have much flavor, just bit of salt. Not sure if I'll give it another try. read more

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the food was absolutely delicious, and service & portions was worth the money spent. I would definitely recommend trying this food truck. read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - oxtail with rice & cabbage with a side of mac n cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

I finally made it to the Carribean truck. The owner is very friendly and her truck is parked on a small side street in Columbia. I ordered the jerk chick white and it comes with rice and peas and cabbage. I also requested curry sauce on my rice and peas and cabbage. The jerk chick was tender, flavorful and prepared perfectly. She also asked if I wanted to try the spicy sauce on top and of course I did. The cabbage was the shredded type which I don't prefer but if it taste good I wouldn't care about it being shredded. The rice and peas and cabbage had no taste at all. She added curry sauce on the sides and it still was flavorless. I was a tad bit disappointed in the sides not having flavor because the the chicken was quite tasty. My meal was $10. Hopefully it was just a bad day for seasoning of the food‍ read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Jerk Chicken with spicy sauce - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

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Bennett 5 Star Grill is a nice little food truck, in the midst of a corporate setting. Offering your traditional Caribbean fare of jerk chicken, oxtails, and jerk fish, Bennett's has something to please your Caribbean fix. I opted for the jerk chicken, since that's what I was craving. She chopped it up, added some spicy sauce and I was on my way. They give you a decent portion of food for the small price of $10. Now I'm someone who likes my jerk chicken "dirty" and spicy. I personally would've loved some more spice, and the sauce was just a little too sweet and tangy which made it more like eating bbq chicken instead of a dirty spicy jerk chicken. I also prefer the more rustic approach to jerk chicken with the chicken breast still on the bone. But nonetheless, the charcoal grill flavor was present and the chicken was plentiful. If your hankering for something different from your mundane work week lunch options, stroll over to Bennett 5 Star Grill, and put a little spice in your lunch. read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Jerk chicken with rice and peas and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

If I could give a 6th star to just one place . . . . THIS WOULD BE THE PLACE! I happened across this food truck a couple of years ago with my daughter, who I'm sure immediately did a Yelp review. Today I had ordered the jerk chicken and mac and cheese and it was AMAZING! My gosh was it good. Seriously, I can't recommend it enough! I always have mine with the spicy sauce. The only issue I've had is that sometimes it's not there (and I'm deprived of the goodness) but don't give up. Keep trying until you find it. You'll truly miss out if you don't. Generous portions, great flavor, and a reasonable price! You can't lose with this one. read more

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WOW! I don't understand why this food truck doesn't have 5 stars! I ordered the jerk chicken with rice and beans and it was DELICIOUS! The flavor of the jerk was a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the size of the chicken breast were crazy! The rice and beans were equally delicious and complemented the chicken perfectly. Another thing worth mentioning is the price. The amount of food you get from what you pay is unbelievable! Definitely worth every penny. Also, if you are in a rush... don't worry! These ladies are quick. You'll be out of there in less than 5 minutes. I can assure you they are faster than a fast food restaurant. What are you waiting for??? GO AND EAT THAT CHICKEN!!! read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

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I finally made it to this legendary food truck to try a Jamaican jerk lunch of barbecued pork, rice and beans, cabbage and mac&cheese! I think I got five pounds of food plus sweet and spicy jerk sauce. It was both delicious and plentiful! I couldn't finish my meal for lunch and I still have leftovers after dinner! I can't believe it waited this long but now I will be a regular! It's a family run operation that I'm very happy to know about and be able to visit when I'm in town! read more

Pleasant surprise from this hidden gem. Although I wanted curried goat I opted for the jerk salmon since it wouldn't weigh too heavy on me causing after lunch itis. For the sandwich only option it waa $8 & as you can see from the picture provided, a generous portion & moist. The salmon was flavorful and the right amount of jerk seasoning. I wil be back to explore the rest of the menu. Pay attention to the hours & there was a steady stream of patrons so if you know that you want a particular item, go early or even call your order in for pickup. read more

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Horrible. Charge $16 for chicken curry. Truck was at a middle school event in Ellicott city Maryland this week. Chicken was over cooked dry had bones, including the backbone and nasty skin attached. Curry seasoning was very underwhelming and rice was over cooked. Should've gone with the other food trucks that were there. read more

The food was okay. I've had better Jamaican cuisine (Just Jerk) but this is the best it's going to get in Columbia. If you go around dinner time you need to be let in by someone to order food. I was then told the entrance was on the other side of the building but I was following the signs put up around the property. The wait was a bit long. I would call and order in advance. I saw someone mention that it's the only black owned restaurant in Columbia. That's false. Chick-N-Friends in Owen Brown is a soul food restaurant that has been open for years now. Previously located in Long Reach. read more

This truck was at a local community event. My girlfriend and I were excited to try out their food. We patiently waited for a little over an hour in line. A few minutes after the event ended at 8:00 it was our turn to come up and order only to hear the lady say sorry we ran out of food (wait what) you didn't see the 15 people standing behind us as well before you decided to "run out of food"! Who has also been waiting for literally past an hour! We're pretty sure they just wanted to leave. If this were even true to the slightest (they ran out of food) why wouldn't she have said anything way before?!?!?! For ethics alone I would never return or recommend this food truck to anyone! What a waste of our valuable time and disappointment to our hungry kids! Shame on you, Bennett 1 star grill! read more

This place was so damn good, it made me write a Yelp review. I cannot believe I haven't been to this spot before now. I finally made it down there and ordered a jerk chicken platter with the spicy sauce. The platter came with 2 sides of rice + beans and cabbage for a total of $10. Let me tell you, she's not F-ing around with the portions. Chicken was well seasoned, charred, and tender. Cabbage was delicious. But the spicy sauce...now I don't know what this lady's brewing up back there but I think she poured some crack into it. I NEED MORE. If there's only one negative thing to say about this place is that it's only open until 2 pm. How am I gonna get my second fix?! read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Forgot to take a before shot. This is 5 minutes in...right around the time I decided I needed to leave my first ever review. - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

Rice: Dry, no gravy just Dry. The cabbage wasnt moist enough to help it. Chicken: Dry, all white meat is ok but the plate as a whole was just dry. Im chewing the chicken and my mouth is literally drying out. No moistness in the food, period. Flavor: Decent but it dont matter, the food was so dried out i feel like i could have done better elsewhere. DRY, DRIED OUT, NO GRAVY, NOTHIN, CABBAGE EVEN DRY, how you do that. read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - a plate of rice and meat - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

The food here is excellent I go at least once a week. Lady that owns it creates magic in the kitchen. Everything I've ever had from here is good... And now my daughter asked me to bring her something home each time I go. read more

**Note: I ate my food before I could take a picture of it unfortunately." I was working at a health fair at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, MD and smelled a grill. Indeed, I saw the food truck right next to the school. A colleague of mine told me about their food and the location near Columbia Gateway during the week but because I only get a 30 minute lunch break, I haven't been able to visit the truck during lunch hours. Thus, I was excited to finally see the food truck near the school. I spoke to the woman who works the truck and she was really sweet. She gave me details about their location and the options they have. I couldn't decide between the Jerk chicken and jerk pork, so she asked me if I wanted to mix it and I said "Sure!" She gave me the jerk pork and jerk chicken with macaroni and cheese and rice and peas. I added jerk sauce to my chicken and pork. I was amazed at how flavorful and smoky the jerk chicken and jerk pork tasted. It reminded me of the jerk chicken I used to eat in the uptown area of Bronx, NY, where many Jamaicans live. However, I was truly disappointed by the lack of flavor in the rice and peas and macaroni and cheese. The macaroni tasted "watered" down" and the noodles were too soft. There wasn't a lot of cheese or seasoning/salt in the noodles either. Also, the rice and peas needed more flavor too. Overall, I love the friendliness of the staff that work the food truck. But I can't call this truck "Bennett 5 Star Grill." It deserves the name "Bennett 3 Star Grill." read more

I got 1 word for this place: MARVELOUS. I came here yesterday for lunch and the food was wonderful. Food trucks can either be a gimmick or the real deal. I've been to numerous food trucks including a food truck festival a couple years ago and found that there were only 3 food trucks I really loved. This is 1 of them. I tried ordering her Oxtails but she ran out and told me she'll have more by Thursday (Tomorrow). I was sad because that was the main thing I wanted! But I was also happy because she had other choices to choose from. So I ordered myself a Goat Curry with Rice & Beans and Mac N Cheese. I also got BBQ Chicken (Dark meat) and Jerk Chicken with the same sides. I saw that she had some glass bottles of Jamaican Ginger Beer and some Champagne Kola so I got those too. Altogether was like 30 bucks. For 3 people? Sounds pretty good. When I held those bags full of food while walking back to the car, they had some weight to it! And it smelled so damn good. When I went back and shared the food with my brother and dad (Dad is not open minded when it comes to foreign cuisine) hence why I got the BBQ chicken because it was the only dish that SEEMED like it didn't have a lot of spices to it. The Goat Curry was remarkable. Strong flavors from the spices and the distinct flavor of the goat itself just went so well with the rice & beans. And the fact that the goat curry was on top, all that sauce was slowly penetrating the rice, making the combination of flavors sinfully good. The Mac N Cheese? I've been to so many places that serves Mac N Cheese and was never impressed. Not even close. They're flavorless. You could barely taste the cheese and nothing else. The textures were either like mush or the pasta was al dente. However this place does it right. It wasn't like WOW OMG SO SINFUL but it was the best I've had so far... Little pieces of veggies mixed in with the gooey cheese and pasta and it actually had flavor! :O I tried some of my dad's BBQ chicken and it definitely had distinct spices in it. My dad liked it but would rather have Chik Fil A. I know.......... I personally thought it was fantastic. I loved how each dish had so much flavor and were different from it's counterparts. I never had the Jerk Chicken my brother had but he confirmed that it was amazing. The Jamaican Ginger Beer tasted like an all natural Ginger Ale. Tastier than the Canada Dry and tasted more natural. My brother had the Kola and didn't say anything about it so I'm guessing it's pretty good? The food here is truly remarkable. I may not know the "authentic" flavors of Caribbean cuisine but I know the food here is DELICIOUS. The only con I have about this place is it's schedule. Closes at 3 every weekday and off on weekends?! SERIOUSLY?? This woman can make all kinds of money if she were to open everyday or at least open later than 3pm. read more

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This food is not very good. The cabbage looked old and the jerk sauce tasted store bought. Great portions just not good Caribbean food.

This is a 3500 econoline van, towing a big trailer with a BBQ. It's all running off a generator inside the van, and the food is cooked over charcoal. You'd probably miss it if you weren't looking for it, as it's parked 1/3 of the way down a dead end side street in a business park without much else going on. A bicyclist actually turned around to check it out while we were in line, all because it smelled so good. My buddy and I each ordered the Jerk Chicken meal, he went with dark meat and the owner let me split mine half dark and half white. My friend got a salad and I got cabbage. It comes with a side (cabbage, salad, or macaroni and cheese), and your choice of chicken on a bed of rice/beans. It's a solid meal for $8 and you shouldn't be hungry afterwards (you may even have leftovers). The cabbage was nice and spicy with black pepper, really good (I'd order that again). The chicken was fantastic, nice and moist with that kind of smokey chargrilled taste. I wish I'd asked for extra sauce over the top, because it was great. I don't think anyone would argue that it's spicy, but if you like REALLY spicy (like me) you probably wouldnt mind seeing the temperature kicked up a few degrees. I've heard the curry chicken is really good as well, but the Jamaican jerk will definitely be on my lunch rotation. I'd probably jump this review to 5 stars if the other menu items are equally as good. read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Menu! - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

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This food truck showed up at the valley Mede food truck stop at Church of the Resurrection on Chatham road. They were a fill in for another truck that didn't make it. I was so take by how good the grill smelled and was elated to see Caribbean food. It's a true gift to the world and the bennet truck was great. My 4 year old ate it up. We got a variety of things and it was all excellent. I could not recommend it enough! read more

First time yesterday after having this place bookmarked forever now! Never could make it because of their hours but so glad I finally did! Had the jerk chicken meal, with Mac n cheese and rice and beans, and oh. my. god. Freaking AMAZING! The Smokey-ness of the chicken, the spicy sauce, the cheesy gooey Mac n cheese, the flavorful rice. Mmmm mmmm mmmm! Have already told all my coworkers about this place and plan on taking a herd of them back tomorrow! Only suggestion - open more hours and more days! read more

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Pretty tasty. Get here early as they will run out of white meat. But the food is veeerrrryyyy tasty. Seasoned to perfection!!! The cabbage... OMGGG SOOO GOOD! The prices are not bad at all. read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Jerk bbq chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

From growing up with a Jamaican Dad who can throw down to Jerk in Negril this is by far one of my favorites. The Mac & Cheese is Rich and full of flavor while the rice and peas brings me back to my childhood. Owner provides amazing service and never hesitates to apply as much as as you want. Hidden Gem for sure and a must have. read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Spicy Jerk Chicken with Mac & Cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

I ordered the oxtails, rice & peas with the cabbage. By the time I got here I already had in mind what I wanted. I ordered it all except for the plantains. The only complaint I had was the cabbage was a little too peppery for me and a little under cooked for my liking. Aside from that, I arrived there approximately 12:45 pm and suprisingly there wasn't a line of people. I guess I missed the rush, which was a definite plus. I will definitely return and try out different items. read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Oxtail rice and peas with cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

This food truck came up in my lunch fast food search dieting my 3 day training session off of Columbia gateway drive. With my grandmother being from Trinidad, I have a special taste for Caribbean food so I jumped at the chance to get some. Day 1: Jerk Chicken meal with rice/beans and mac & cheese I asked for the spicy sauce, which made it perfect. Warning, it is very spicy. I was given a very large serving of dark meat chicken. Day 2: curry chicken meal with rice, carrots, and cabbage. The chicken is cut up but there is still plenty of it. The curry sauce had a slight sweetness to it that went well with the carrots. Both dishes were ample and filling for $8. Credit card was accepted. If I worked in the area, I would visit this place at least once a week. There is so much more on the menu that I would love to try! read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Jerk chicken meal, dark meat, side of mac & cheese for $8 - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

Went here on the search for suya but instead I got curry chicken with cabbage. When I looked this place up the menu posted said it was at least $7 for a plate $9 with sides but she said it's been changed years ago. The owner is really nice had my order ready. The location is weird ! It's in a business area so I understand why she's there but it's very secluded. I love the chicken but didn't care for the cabbage definitely looked different from what Im use too. I'm giving it a 4 due to weird location, pricing went up and the cabbage discoloration. I would only come here because it's cheaper than the other one similar off of broken land parkway and if I don't feel like going out Baltimore read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

I had the curry chicken and jerk chicken a few weeks ago and I must say they were both very very flavorful. Often times you go to a Jamaican restaurant in the US and seven out of 10 times you're disappointed because the seasonings are watered-down, it's made bland for an American palette (no offense) so to speak, and it just does not feel authentic. I'm glad I wasn't disappointed this time. As a matter fact I'm getting ready to get lunch right now. The mac & cheese, awesome! The rice and peas, awesome times two! If I had one gripe with the food is this. The jerk chicken and the jerk Salmon is a little on the salty side. Other than that, it's great. read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Curry chicken with rice and peas and Mac and cheese. - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

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Probably one of the best food trucks ever. Mainly Caribbean delicacies like jerk and BBQ, served steaming hot and fresh and a very generous serving size...Fortunately their usual spot is very close to my work place. It's almost customary to have lunch from Bennett Grill once a week ...The jerk pork is out of this world, ask for the spicy sauce on the side.... And the curry goat is a close second. I love their cabbage and always get a double helping of the cabbage as my sides. I hope they come back even stronger after the pandemic is over. read more

Chicken was really good and tender with a good amount of seasoning. Portion size was okay for $10. Disappointed in the mac n cheese though. I recommend you call before making a trip out there because the truck may not be there. The rice is good especially with the spicy sauce! read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Jerk Chicken with Rice and beans and a side of Mac n Cheese! - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

This food truck was at the Columbia Lakefront for the 4th of July festivities yesterday and let me just say, this was one of the worst unorganized things I've seen in years. The line wait was ridiculous, which I guess has nothing to do with them. So, let's talk about the people who ran this truck. They ran out of most of the food and didn't notify the long line of people that was waiting. They closed at 9p and didn't notify the many people that was in line. Which they could see but of course everyone couldn't see the small sign that mentioned that. I witnessed, someone walking up butting the line and asking for food at any cost he would pay. The young lady stopped making orders for the people waiting in the long line, to make his. He got his food before I got mines and I was in line for over 2 hours. They gave me the driest curry chicken ever. I've never eaten curry with so many bones in it before in my life. It literally was scrapings from the pot. They ran out of cabbage and just assumed I wanted Mac and cheese, it was okay but not what I ordered. They didn't ask if it was okay to substitute. No one apologized for anything, there was no upfront communication. It seemed like money ruled not good customer service. I understand you can't control being busy but you can control what you give people to eat. They should have given me that food for free. This food truck is definitely not ready to serve big events. I won't be going back. read more

I was disappointed in this authentic Jamaican food truck there was nothing authentic about that food the oxtail was under seasoned and there was no reason for y'all to make macaroni and cheese because it taste like cardboard with cheese as a Jamaican oxtail is one of our best cuisine we have if you're going to represent it season it right read more

This food truck....finger licking GOOD! I finally was able to catch up with this food truck, because it was either raining or she was doing a private event. The truck was very easy to find. The jerk chicken was so damn good (they forgot my jerk sauce on my chicken I was so sad) the Mac and Cheese was good. Very good customer service in and out service. read more

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This is a great food truck. If you don't know just were it is located you could miss it. It located on an small street that has no buildings so there is only Bennett there. You can find plenty of parking on the street or you can choose to walk down like a lot of people ho work in the area. So if you don't need all the amenities of a sit down restaurant you will not be dis appointed. Every now and then I get a craving for some good Caribbean food and Bennett 5 Star delivers. I opted for some curry goat and macaroni and cheese. The service is pretty quick and they are friendly. The price is right under 8 and they give you huge portions . Coming at lunch time you may have to deal with a line but trust me the food is worth it. They are used to the crowds and keep the line moving. The flavor of the goat was great and not too hot. It was tender and not too many bones in it. If you like it super spicy it may not be to your liking. My Mac N Cheese had a good flavor but was a little on the dry side. There isn't much seating so you will have to eat in your car or take it to go. I have to try the Jerk Salmon and the and fried Plantains. I am a fan and will be back many more times. read more

Around the Columbia office parks, good food is rare. Fast food is, however, nearly as common as the goose shit that blankets the area. Into this scene, enter Bennet 5 Star Grill, a lunch cart that serves up Jamaican classics: jerk chicken, beef patties, oxtail curry, rice and peas, etc. I have sampled the jerk chicken and found it succulent with a great complex sauce. The oxtail curry is richer alternative that would be a great way to warm up on a brisk day. And the sides, including cabbage and rice and peas make it clear that you are in for some serious Caribbean comfort food. This should be a destination for foodies and people who like to eat. While it does seem to have a following with local West Indians, at present it is massively underutilized. The location has no seating, but the improvement in quality over the neighborhood's other options makes figuring out a way around that a small price to pay. The owners are pleasant and helpful and it appears they do catering, though probably just outside of weekday lunch. read more

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Great Caribbean food where you least expect it. Bennett's is a food truck usually parked near a Columbia office park. There Jerked Chicken is great served with Cocco bread and their spiced up mac and Cheese it can't be beat read more

I'm beginning to think their quality is decreasing. While their food is still good, they are really starting to regularly give me less food than I'm paying for. I got some oxtails to take home to eat later this weekend, and now that I'm eating them, they were 80% bones. Not a good look at all. They consistently don't fill the container with the sides. And they're good--the cabbage and Mac and cheese. I know they do this because they don't want to run out, but people should get what they're paying for. Cook more sides! read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Oxtails and cabbage were really good. - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

Most definitely a go to spot for those in the Columbia Gateway area. The Jerk chicken is 95% of the time succulent and moist. The rub is delectable and the service quite fast. My go to is a dark/white jerk chicken platter with plantains (when in season). The juice from the chicken will run down into the red bean rice and any sauce you add on top just adds to the mix. Comfort food at it's finest. It's one of those things you must eat regularly or risk going into jerk chicken withdrawal. Please note: I've been visiting this spot for the last 3 months... bi-weekly. ~Happy Eats~ read more

Delicious. Everything I have eaten here is amazing. Most of the lunch platters are less than $10, but come with a ton of food. I generally get the jerk chicken, rice (yum), and macaroni and cheese (double yum.) Plus, they do take credit cards (I generally try to use cash though.) One of the best food trucks in Columbia. I wish they were open everyday. read more

I have bookmarked this place for a few weeks, and my husband and I finally made it today. We ordered the oxtail meal ($10) and curry chicken meal ($8). Both are delicious! The oxtail and chicken are very moist and flavorful. I would love to try jerk chicken on my next visit! BTW, they accept VISA/MasterCard/Discover. read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - Curry chicken with Mac&Cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland

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Wanted to be a fan, but the meal was just OK. The jerk chicken was not spicy at all, and one of the pieces was just dry as a bone (must've been left-over from the day before). However, I'm giving it a 3-star for service and being one of the only food trucks out in Corporate center Columbia, MD. read more

The yummy goodness that comes from this mom and pop (husband and wife team) food truck is unbelievable. I ordered the jerk chicken with brown stew sauce on it, rice and peas, and Mac and cheese. The chicken was moist, charred, and seasoned very well. The rice and peas was cooked to perfection. I didn't like the Mac n cheese that much but it was ok. It had green peppers in it. Eeyuk! They give you utensils and napkins in the bag and the portion size of the meal was huge. Especially for only $8. They have soda and juice available for purchase. I will be returning next time I'm in the Columbia area. read more

Bennett 5 Star Grill - HUGE portions...GREAT prices! - Caribbean Near Me - Clarksville, Maryland