The ribs are to die for...!! Tender and well season ! The barbecue sauce is a tad sweet . Side dishes, like the string beans are bland, and the potato salad was decent !! The service was excellent !! Pricing is reasonable . Portion size is a bit above average . I would highly recommend !! read more

I was looking for ox tails and this place looked like a good option. I got the ox tail meal and the Jerk checking. The ox tails came with greens and rice, and the jerk chicken came with cabbage and rice. I was disappointed with the everything except the greens. I got 3 ox tails but they did not have a good taste or texture, seemed overcooked and sadly the rice was undercooked for both meals. The jerk chicken was okay but it was mostly fat instead of meat. read more

C&M BBQ Grill - Jerk Chicken Dinner - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I have eaten here more than once and plan to go back. The sides aren't anything out of the ordinary but the rib tips and oxtails (Small portion, I believe you get 1 small and 1 large) are very good and well seasoned. A previous visit the oxtails were on the salty side. They were perfect this This is an updated review. The portion size this trip was 1 oxtail and 2 potatoes. Unfortunately, the sides were overwhelming with garlic from the jar. They tasted vinegary, including the Mac n cheese. I couldn't eat them. read more

C&M BBQ Grill - #Oxtails More meat less potatoes and sauce a little salty, but a solid dish. Nice rice. Greens OK too, but big chunks of firm onion. - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I ordered here through Doordash based on reviews and a coupon. I am so glad I did. I got the half rack of ribs, and when I tell you they were tender OMG. Fall off the bone. I'm super picky about ribs and these were next level. I also ordered a side of greens, Mac and cheese, cornbread, and fried plantains . Greens were pretty good. They were flavorful with a kick. I was not a fan of the Mac and cheese, although I really wanted to be. Cornbread was fine. Plantains we're good. Next time I will order the rib meal again with greens and plantains. read more

Craving west Indian cuisine and I was referred to C&M's. My meal was great. They offer housemade bbq sauce that range mild to HOTT. You can dine in but for the space available, takeout may be best. I wish the side portions were larger but the cornbread make up for it. read more

C&M BBQ Grill - BBQ Chicken, rice & beans, plantains, and cornbread - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Wow, Wow,and Wow! Comfort food at its best! My Mr and I wanted some Homestyle Caribbean BBQ and this place came up on yelp. Tons of great reviews that we had to try it! We walked in and loved the laid back atmosphere. Super small place but cozy decorated vintage with a twist of Jamaican flair. They have an outdoor patio in the front if you want to enjoy your meal outside. The owners son was super FRIENDLY and accommodating. I was indecisive with the type of sauce I wanted on my pulled pork and he let me try it. I had tons of questions and he was very patient with me . I made up my mind and decided to order the Pulled pork (hot bbq sauce instead of mild) dinner for $8.00 and as my two sides I got French fries and cornbread. My Mr. ordered the jerk chicken dinner as for his two sides he got Mac & Cheese and greens for $10.00. The desserts in the fridge looked so good that we had to grab the peach cobbler. When we got home, all we can smell was the goodness in the bag. The cornbread was super moist and definitely homemade, the pulled pork was tender and had great flavor!!! My Mr enjoyed his meal. At the end he was full and had a huge smile on his face. Besides BBQ, they do offer seafood and sandwiches at a reasonable price. A great selection of foods on their menu that you have to try them all. Thanks C&M for the great experience. We are definitely coming back! read more

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C&M BBQ is located in northern Cincinnati. Its a bit of a haul to drive...but the scenery was nice. The restaurant is located in non-discript strip mall flanked by a beauty salon and a thrift store. The spot is more of a pick-up spot, though there are tables and chairs for sit in sating. Inside there are beautiful paintings and nostalgic displays...its actually very interesting. For food we ordered a little bit of everything. BBQ chicken, jerk chicken, BBQ ribs and curry chicken. I would say by far, their Jamaican food is awesome. I'm not a big fan of drumsticks and was disappointed when my jerk chicken consisted of two huge drumsticks, however they were so good and tender I quickly got over my disdain for drumsticks. There bbq items was ok. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't exciting. It was clear when I met the owner that they were Jamaican by ancestry and thus their Jamaican food outshined their bbq. The curry chicken was also wonderful, saucy with enough spice to taste the curry but mild enough for the "I don't do hot and spicy" crowd. The cost and portion size was very much appreciated. A jerk chicken dinner was $10. In times bbq dinners are reaching $12-16 a dinner with tiny side portions $10 with huge sides were a welcome site. The dinners came with two sides. We opted for macaroni and cheese, which was good but not great, plantains, which was awesome, and cabbage which was crispy and flavorful. Upon my return to Cincinnati I would revisit C&M Grill. Definitely worth the money. read more

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I remember trying this place when I first moved to Cincinnati because it's conveniently right around the corner and wanted to try it based on all the good reviews, I remember disliking half of my meal but liking the other half , I remember the macaroni and cheese being pretty good and the cornbread being the best I've ever had fast forward to today and still kind of mixed reviews because once again I liked some parts and disliked other parts , the macaroni this time wasn't that great it was very oily ? Potato salad was good and the hot dog was good , the Jamaican beef patty was tough asf , cornbread was decent , I'll probably try again as I always give places a three strikes and your out type of thing not gonna say it's great but it's good I think I just need to keep trying different things from them til I get a niche for something I like read more

I got carry out for the first time here on Saturday and it was amazing! The catfish dinner (flaky and thick) and the jerk chicken dinner (seasoned perfectly) were great. I will be back because the prices are fair. My only complaint would be I received green beans instead of greens, but the green beans were delicious! read more

C&M BBQ Grill - Catfish Dinner Combo, Jerk Chicken Dinner Combo - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Aww, I love her cooking. You are in for a treat when you eat her food. I forget to take pictures of the items I get when I get food from there. I love the art work from still photos to live archives of pieces collected that will hardly find anywhere. Such as the old cash register, art work on the walls, to the wooden carving pieces and other artifacts you will enjoy (look but don't touch). She has in place a candy and bubble gum machines. Beautiful decor of plants. I love that she has a section for business card and general information exchange. She is efficient with making sure your order is correct, hot and ready to go unless you are dining in. Try out the beef, chicken or veggie patties, jerk chicken (very favor full and spicy), mac n cheese, greens, cabbage, fried fish, deserts and more this is to name a few. Enjoy! read more

C&M BBQ Grill - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I first heard about C&M Grill a couple of weeks ago when looking on skipthedishes.com for meal delivery on a lazy Sunday. I was excited to find a barbecue and Caribbean place that delivered to my home. I didn't end up ordering that day but kept C&M on my list as a place to try. I stopped by here this weekend for an early dinner. It's a pretty small place and on a residential street near the intersection of Kennedy Ave and Montgomery Rd. Parking was actually pretty easy though. There are only about three or four tables in the restaurant and a few outside. There is also a cooler with sodas and desserts. I opted for the rib tips dinner which was absolutely delicious! The portion sizes are huge and it was basically enough for a dinner and leftovers. I was excited to find some authentic Jamaican sodas is in the cooler. They have Pineapple Soda, Kola Champagne, and Ting Grapefruit Soda. For my dessert I got the red velvet cake, which was just so-so. It seemed like it had been there a while. Although this place is kind of divey, it is definitely a great bang for your buck! My dinner was only $9! It's gets bonus points for the fact that A) it delivers and B) is pretty close to my home! read more

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Picked up from C&M a couple of times now and its been good each time. I have had the curried goat, and the jerk chicken both were ok. I have also had the wings which are grilled/smoked and they just fall apart. I'm not sure it was a good thing, but they were also flavorful. I have to say, I was hoping for a bit more food and flavor. in the jerk chicken. I am definitely going to give it another shot. I'm hoping the oxtail will be the game changer. read more

C&M BBQ Grill is a place well worth finding, but it can be a little hard to find. Get yourself to the corner of Montgomery Road and Kennedy Avenue (theres a big closed Kroger store here), turn onto Kennedy (you can only turn in one direction) and its about 30 feet down Kennedy on your left. There's parking on the street here, but a lot more behind the building C is for Cecil, and M is for Mary (Cecil's wife), and Mary explained to me as she got my food ready today that they make all the food on premises, from their own recipes. They have a mix of foods that center around the themes of Bbq (of course), Jamaican, and Southern. I had a hard time deciding between several very appealing options - jerk chicken, curry goat, oxtail, bbq ribs, brown stew chicken, turkey tips - and ultimately went with a pulled pork plate (7.25) with plantains and mac-n-cheese. You can get the pulled pork pre-sauced with either a mild or a hit sauce, or sauce on the side. The pulled pork itself was very good. Not up to Eli's standards, but very good nonetheless, and you can get a generously-piled pulled pork sandwich here for just 3.50 - versus 5 bucks at Elis. I have to ding them a little here for 2 big chunks of fat I had to pull out - had these been chopped up finely, I probably wouldnt have noticed. The mac-n-cheese was good - it was creamy rather than custardy style, but a little on the dry side like the custard-style tends to be. That said, the flavor and texture were spot on. My absolute favorite item was the fried plantains, which came in long slices rather than the round cuts I am used to. Mary fresh-fried these form me, and I think that made all the difference. Simple but fantastic. Seeing that they had jamaican patties (2.25) on the menu, I had to have one of those as well, and asked for a mild one as my tolerance for spice heat is limited. This was solidly good as well, but let me tell you - even the mild one packs some noticeable heat, so unless you're the type that drinks hot sauce straight from the bottle, go with the mild over the hot They generally have a daily lunch special of a pulled pork sandwich with either potato saald or slaw and a soft drink for 5 dollars, but this is subject to daily change There are a number of interesting things on the menu, with one I had never seen before anywhere - vegetarian mettwurst. Mary said she couldn't explain it, I'd just have to try it, as it is her own recipe. They have a number of cakes and pies in the cooler on the left as you enter, and a few bottled jamaican soft drinks like Ting as well. No alcohol. Prices are very reasonable, and most credit cards are accepted. Local delivery is available through Grubhub Recommended read more

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The meat is good but the sides are seasoned with water absolutely no flavor but the chicken and ribs are very tender and well cooked read more

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I found out about this place because of the groupon (2 $10s for your $10), and after looking it up on Yelp I decided I had to try it. Bought the groupon, but sat on it for a few weeks because I was never in the area, until a friend of mine posted a picture of their excellent looking turkey tips and I knew I couldn't wait, the next day I happened to have a Dr.'s appointment down the street, and it became clear that fate wanted me to eat at C&M BBQ! Finding the location, and parking ,was easy, a quiet side street in silverton with ample street parking, a few tables to sit and eat outside, or a beautiful field right across the street if you wanted to bring a blanket and do it picnic style. Walking inside this place is every bit the dive the photos make it out to be - it's a walk up window and a few tables, a stand with condiments and plastic silverware, and a cooler of drinks/desserts. Nothing fancy, nothing you don't need. The women working the counter were both extremely polite and helpful, I only knew I wanted to chow down on some delicious bbq, and they helped me from there. I ended up going with the large order of turkey tips, with hot bbq sauce on the side (made in house and I got a sample of first - it kicks, but not enough to overwhelm the flavor of the awesome smoked meat), the green beans, and dressed collards. The plate came loaded up with two giant hunks of smoked turkey, good sized servings of veggies, and two slices of white bread, all for the groupon and a single dollar bill! By the time I got it home and pulled the meat off the bone I was ravenous from the smell, and it lived up to everybit of the promise - the turkey was still moist and juicy, with a great smoked flavor that was only enhanced by the slightly spicy, slightly sweet barbecue. The sides had both absorbed a lot of flavor from a long cook, but didn't really have a crisp left in the beans. That's fine by me, as the cooking liquid was well seasoned and flavorful, but if you're a vegetable purist you... probably aren't eating at hole-in-the-wall bbq joints. But if you're a smoked meat purist... get yourself to C&M! read more

C&M BBQ Grill - Turkey tips, green beans, and collareds. This whole plate was $11 - get to C&M! - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I love curried goat and C&M did not disappoint. Nice chunks of meat cooked with tons of curry flavor. It was comparable to other goat curries around town although not my favorite. The oxtail was good but was pretty heavy on the salt, it was noticeable in every bite and was a bit overwhelming after several bites. The greens were cooked really tender and had meat in them that I am guessing was pork, very good. The mac and cheese was good and more cheesy than creamy which is the way I like it. The red beans and rice is a good accompaniment for any of their meals. The plantains were fantastic, starchy and not sweet, with a little bit of crispness on the ends. I liked the plantains here better than other places around town. Washed it all down with a ginger beer. I wish they had some hot sauce on the condiment shelf, love hot sauce in my mac and cheese. The menu basically consists of Jamaican food and bbq. They have a little window on the back wall that looks into the kitchen where you place your order. I could see through the kitchen out the back door and could see the grill going so they were busy cooking food fresh while we were there. I would like to come back and check out the jerk chicken and the bbq. read more

C&M BBQ Grill - Curried goat, mac and cheese, and greens - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Just ordered via DoorDash as they are currently offering free delivery, so fair warning, I have not seen the restaurant. Ordered the ribs; they come with just the meat, so be prepared if you're looking for meat on the bone; however absolutely delicious. The meat is tender and the sauce is amazing. Be prepared for a very sweet sauce in comparison to most BBQ places; but as previously mentioned C&M seems to specialize in Caribbean flavors. Also got the potato salad and cole slaw. The cole slaw is absolutely delicious but very rich, and again be prepared for a sweeter flavor than you might expect. Potato salad was on point and free of the chunks of egg that in my humblest of opinions ruin other potato salads. Definitely well worth trying!! Thanks for the free delivery promotion. read more

I'm always a fan of great hidden gems, and after trying C & M for the first time, I can absolutely add it to the list of my favorites. Great little place for Caribbean style BBQ and so much more. Located just off of Montgomery Road of Kennedy Drive, it's easy to find, and easy to enjoy. The place itself is a bit on the smaller side, but trust me, it's BIG in character and flavor. Their menu has a LOT of great choices, including classic BBQ, Caribbean style BBQ, and different seafood options along with lots of choices for sides, all priced very nicely. My lady and I stopped by for a good dinner, and that's indeed what we got. She ordered the pulled pork topped with their hot BBQ sauce (which had excellent flavor AND lots of kick) along with cornbread and fries. I ordered with jerked chicken with mac & cheese and greens. We also decided to grab a peach cobbler for desert. We devoured every bite and couldn't stop talking about how good it all was! From start to finish, so fantastic! So, if you like good BBQ/comfort food, this is definitely a place you'll wanna check out. I think you too will add it to your own list of favorite hidden gems. read more

I bought the the oxtail as a surprise for my Jamaican friend and she said the food was too spicy and there wasn't enough of the oxtail (3 small pieces to be exact). The sides were in little small containers. It was not worth the money I paid. I will never order from them again. read more

I was out shopping for clothes at a second hand store in the Norwood area and then I brought my wife some flowers for our 6 month anniversary and I also brought a brand new vacuum this particular day because I felt that I deserved a new one. I had a vacuum prior but this day something told me to pull the trigger. So I did and all was well. I had positive energy and I said: self let's get some bbq while I'm out and on this side. It was maybe 1:40 pm. I work at 3:30pm. I Googled bbq and this place stood out. Let me tell you. The meals were horrible. I got rib tips, Sweet potatoes and potato salad for myself. Turkey chops sweet potatoes and potatoe salad for my wife. This crap SUCKS. I had a fifty dollar bill and they had no change so I paid with my debit card and tipped the joint, and they tacked on $2 or so for the credit transaction. So 37 buck for crap. Only thing that was good was the store brought potatoes salad. I felt bad for my wife having to taste that crap after the beautiful flowers and all. Eat some potted meat and crackers yo. Save your bread ($). FACTS read more

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I went to order curry goat and they are mixing the meat with pieces of ribs I was so dissatisfied with my meal if I wanted ribs I would of ordered ribs read more

I've been here twice and was displeased both times. The food was not good to me or the people I purchased it for.

This was a real small shop in the Kennedy Heights area of Cincinnati. There was just two delightful folks working there. They have a decent size menu of various things lots of which are very unique. I decided to try the Jerk Chicken Dinner with fries and macaroni and cheese. The chicken had like a dry rub of spices on them and let me tell you it was one of the most heavenly things I've ever tasted. It had a fair amount of heat but then there was some sweet there and just a total explosion of flavour in every bite. And the chicken was perfectly cooked and just fell right off the bone. The fries were fine and the macaroni was really different than any other I've ever had. It had lot's of I'm thinking Jamaican spices which made it really good. My wife got the same Jerk Chicken as I did but did say that the Plantains were a delightful treat. My grandma got a half rack of ribs and though I didn't taste it she thought very highly of them as well as her coleslaw. The store though small had a lot of cool artwork and things to look out like an old cash register. And it bears repeating that the two folks I encountered working here were absolutely delightful. Little restaurants like these are what I really love to seek out and this was a perfect visit for us. Thumbs infinitely up. read more

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Been by several times but ended up picking up two Door Dash orders on a trip. The smell drive me crazy, so we ordered the ox tail stew. It was amazing, and they season their sides differently. It was a hit, do we ordered again, getting jerk chicken, curried goat, and ribs. Again, well done. The meat melted in our mouths. read more

This was my first time ordering from here. The perch, greens beans and mac was great Will be trying the ox tails next time read more

Tried C&M off a Groupon and am very glad I did. First visit: Jerk Chicken dinner with greens, plantains, and some of the friendliest service I've ever had. Second visit: if it ain't broke don't fix it (see above) There's no "spice levels" or anything like that. It's spicy, and that's good. The jerk chicken keeps your mouth lit, and the collard greens with pork match it. The chicken's served atop a piece of white bread which seems odd until you're 1/2 through the meal as someone who loves spice and you find yourself in need of a reprieve. Perfectly cooked, delicious, and hearty portions. I have a love/hate with the fried plantains; I used about 4 napkins to soak up the grease both times, but they're fucking delicious. I'd suggest you just go ahead and treat yourself. As for the atmosphere, as stated above the customer service is great. Walk in, then up to a window in the back wall... doesn't seem super welcoming at first, but the smiles and warmth from the ladies in the back will make you feel at home soon enough. The same can be said for the clientele both times I've visited so far. I get the vibe that people just leave their shit at the door and are happy to be swept away by the comfort food and casual eating experience. The decor is basically a bunch of personal mementoes and antiques with "do not touch signs," it's plastic and styrofoam dishes, and the seating is pretty terrible, but who cares? It's barbecue. Go and eat it, and be happy. read more

I always try to support small & minority owned businesses. Unfortunately, I just can't give this joint a good rating. I know it's family owned & I love that, but: NO. Friday evening I just didn't feel like cooking, so I troll Yelp for what sounds good for dinner. C&M isn't far from home so I decide to try them out. I ordered a small rib tip dinner with greens and mac & cheese. I must say, even for a "small" order, the portions were generous. The meat was tender, but the sauce needs Jesus and seasoning. The greens taste like they came from a Glory can (even though the guy right before me specifically asked if the greens were fresh or out of a can- he was told "fresh", but I rebuke that lie). The macaroni & cheese was dry- needs more creamy cheesy goodness (or not to be baked so long). Short story: I'm really disappointed. I wanted C&M to be my new neighborhood boo for comfort food, but I've definitely experienced better. read more

I feel bad because I've only ever had food from this place delivered and I usually like to actually go into a restaurant at least once. However, because they have kind of a prominent place on my current food delivery service of choice I felt I should put my feedback out there, in case other people are wondering whether to give it a chance. For the record, I had a chicken patty and a pulled pork sandwich with sides of sauteed cabbage, fried plantains, and greens and sadly none of it was impressive. There was a strange almost acrid/bitter flavor that ran through every dish except the pulled pork which was palatable but boring to the extreme. Maybe I should have ordered something more "authentic" but nothing about my experience with C&M was good enough for me to give it another chance. read more

This is a little Jamaican hole-in-the-wall owned by a couple named Cecil and Mary (hence the C&M). It's a great little find on Kennedy Ave. off Montgomery Road, about halfway between Silverton and Pleasant Ridge. Their menu is a mixture of soul food and Jamaican classics that includes Brown Stew, Jerk chicken, curried chicken and goat, ribs, a variety of fried fish options (catfish, whiting, perch and tilapia), burgers, oxtail and Jamaican patties (turnovers) with meat encased in a flaky pastry shell. It's best to call ahead as it can take 10-15 minutes or so to prepare the order (I recommend against using the cumbersome GrubHub app, because it turned out that they have problems with it). read more

I didn't actually get any food -- I had purchased a Cincy Savers certificate, and even though it was not expired, they refused to honor it and said they were "not doing that any more." I also noticed that ALL their containers are styrofoam, and, I try to avoid that. The woman was not very nice about turning down the certificate, so, between that and the containers, I chose not to buy anything. People should know they are not honoring certificates. read more

I've eaten here multiple times! First time I had it was summer 2016. I ordered the oxtail,Mac, and yams and cornbread. I must say they had wonderful customer service. The lady at the counter was so nice even though they had forgot to include my cornbread with my order. Then I found out that they delivered! I usually place my order through skip the dishes...but I've been going back every since. Besides a few hiccups with them forgetting things with my order (which has happened multiple times unfortunately) they seemed to always make it right. The food neverrr disappoints! It is pretty consistent and the portions are huge! I've tried the curry goat,bbq chicken wings,oxtails,Mac,yams and all were satisfying! My go to when I am craving home cooked meals and Dont feel like cooking! read more

C&M BBQ Grill - Jerk Chicken Dinner Combo w/Mac and Fried Plantain - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A hole in the wall restaurant behind the Sprint PCS store on corner of Montgomery Rd and Kennedy serving made to order Caribbean style BBQ and other fixings. I ordered a catfish dinner, that came with two sides (you can select from fried plantains, candied yams, French fries, Mac-n-cheese, etc). Fish was super juicy and delicious. The dining room is tiny. Only a few tables available. There were a lot of to-go orders being picked up. read more

Small store front with big flavors! We had rib tips, curried chicken, jerk chicken, fried plaintains, Mac n cheese, baked beans, greens, green beans and fries. Will definitely be back... read more

No frills joint, but big bang for your buck and fast service. For ten bucks just had s big styrofoam containers of green beans, veggies and jerk chicken that just fell off the bone. The perfect stomach filer. I'll be back to to explore the menu further. read more

My husband and I love the food they have to offer, and you can tell they put their soul into it! I had the fried catfish andy husband had the curried goat, we just kept trading bites the whole time! Very friendly people, as well! Excellent Caribbean food! read more

My fiancee and I used a Groupon and ordered two of the dinners. He got jerk chicken with fried plantains and mac & cheese. I got the 1/2 chicken with potato salad and cornbread. Everything was AMAZING, he even said "that's the best chicken I've ever had"! Sides were awesome, portions generous, staff sweet and polite. We wll most definitely be going back again - and can't decide if we should try something else or stick with the known desliciousness. read more

The person who waited on us is very friendly and the food was good. I recommend their Mac n' cheese.

I can not say enough good things about this place. C&M is truly a hidden gem. My husband and I got the jerk chicken dinner combo ($9) that comes with two sides. Plenty of sides to choose from! I got the rice and beans, and the braised cabbage. My husband got the Mac & cheese and candied yams. All were outstanding and the perfect portion size! The chicken was perfectly seasoned and packed with incredible flavor. The staff were friendly as well. Although the dining room is on the small side, the atmosphere did not feel stuffy at all. Seriously, C&M is an awesome place, and we'll definitely be going back. read more

This place actually has Caribbean food (I.e. Not Mexican) sweet plantains are done right and the rib tips and chicken are both solid options. Only wish they had tostones and goat. read more

I have been to this place several times and have tried the Jerk chicken, curry chicken, oxtail, and curry goat. I love the Jerk Chicken with extra sauce. I also really like the fried plantains and the candied yams. I love spice and heat, and they will accommodate. The customer service has been consistent and great. I believe they truly aim to please. I have yet to try the bbq chicken, corn bread, mac and cheese or greens, so I have more stops planned. Thanks for the great food and customer service! read more