Why ain't nobody tell me that the Trinis had the oxtail game on lock? I've never had oxtail this tender in my life. It fell off the bone. You literally didn't even need teeth to eat these oxtails. The plate came with a lot of food too: A generous portion of oxtails of all different sizes: big ones, little ones, medium size.... But all of them were meaty and incredibly flavorful. It came with my choice of spinach or cabbage. I chose the cabbage, and it was delicious. It also came with rice and peas, two pieces of plantain, and macaroni and cheese. This was a big plate, full of food! But this is Texas, so I'm not surprised. I also wanted a little cocktail, so I asked the lady at the counter if the rum punch was strong. She gave me a slow nod and that should have prepared me, but ya girl was not ready. I got the blue rum punch, I think it was Caribbean breeze flavor. It tasted like it had coconut milk in it, but I couldn't make out the other ingredients. What I could make out was that rum. That rum was loud! And pronounced! I wanted a strong drink and I damn sure got it! How strong was it? Well...I'm not a lightweight but I barely got through a third of the cup. I was feeling it after the first few sips. If I drank that whole thing I knew I was either going to be swinging from the chandeliers or asleep in the middle of a crosswalk somewhere. That rum punch will creep up on you. Y'all better take it from me and sip slow. This is definitely one of the best meals I've had in Texas and, hands down, the best order of oxtails I have ever had.l! read more

Caribbean Cabana - Oxtail plate - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Wait time for the food was around 40 minutes. The cashier was friendly and helpful, and she can definitely scream! When calling out customer names for orders, she literally screams at the top of her lungs. The boss should probably get her a microphone. The food was delicious, and the place was clean. read more

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Been trying to get something from here for awhile, but they were always sold out of the patties. Tried to go during the weekday but now they're no longer even at Dallas farmers market at all so don't waste your time trying to go. read more

Lovely woman working the register; the food is pretty spectacular, and the place was crowded. Eddie and I loved the food which was the curried chicken, rice n peas, Mac n cheese pie, and the plantains. They were out of a lot of stuff since we came in after lunch rush, but the food that was still there was pretty damn delicious. The chicken was dark meat and super tender fall off the bone. The Mac and cheese pie had so much flavor packed in it. The rice and peas was nice and sturdy and soaked up the curry. Would come back again 10/10 recommend. read more

Caribbean Cabana - Curry Chicken is somewhere in the bags - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food is amazing and you get a lot for the price , I had the oxtails and they were fall off the bone good the rice and peas , and cabbage had all the flavors. I don't even like plantains but I ate them and the macaroni pie was quite amazing , the only thing is the lady that took the order did not match the vibe , and I honestly okay with it nowadays if they don't have someone with a little bit of an attitude then the food ain't gonna be good lol read more

Caribbean Cabana - Jerk chicken plate - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This spot is located in the farmers market. They were out of the coconut shrimp so I decided to have the fried fish. As a standalone the fish was a little unseasoned but it could be because of the sweet/spicy sauce that made it super delicious. The cabbage and carrots were great. I was not a fan of the macaroni pie. It tasted like it had been there a while. The rice and peas were decent. The highlight of my meal though was the Watermelon slush. It was a 10/10. Not too sweet not too watery. SUPER REFRESHING. My only complaint was i could get a bigger cup in my review I forgot to take the picture before I started drinking it read more

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I was visiting the farmers market with friends, hadn't had Caribbean in a while and decided to check this place out! Of course I came to Yelp and made my choices based on the reviews I read. I chose the jerk chicken entree which comes with 3 sides and plantains. For my sides I chose rice and peas, macaroni pie and since they were out of bhagee/sautéed spinach I had the cabbage mix instead. $20 may seem a bit steep for the entree however I found it to be plentiful enough for 2 meals since there were 4-5 pieces of chicken parts and large portions of each side except for the plantains which there were only 2. The jerk chicken fell off the bone, very flavorful, and had a nice heat to it! Ask for jerk sauce for added heat with slight sweetness! The macaroni pie tasted like someone's soulful grandma made it. The rice and peas had the perfect balance of rice and peas with flavor. The cabbage was sautéed yet fresh, and the plantains were cooked to perfection. The lady working was very nice and patient even with a constantly forming line. My wait time was only 10 minutes which isn't bad when the reward at the end is a very delicious and filling meal. read more

Caribbean Cabana - Jerk Chicken entree with rice & peas, macaroni pie, cabbage mix, and 2 plantains! Enough for 2 meals! - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great customer service and great food! Jerk chicken was very good and the workers were attentive to me and my people! I would highly recommend. I never leave reviews but I felt like I needed to read more

Caribbean Cabana - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is not hyperbole. I ate the best fried fish I've ever had in my life here. Can't wait to go back!

The food was incredible! everything was flavorful! it had a little kick to it but perfect! I'm very picky on macaroni but this one was definitely one of my favorites! The spinach was also one of favorite as well, also the rice and peas! Chicken was tender and seasoned well! The drinks were delicious! it paired well with the food, they weren't too sweet! My mom's had rum in it (orange drink), mine was non-alcoholic. I definitely going back soon when I can get downtown! :) read more

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The service was not bad, like the section of the market they are located in. Good customer service. The food, mmmm. I got the curry goat roti. It was a large roti, but I suggest cutting back on the salt. There is too much salt. Goat meat is not salty. I grew up eating Roti, and I am from a Caribbean island that perfects the art of West Indian foods. But this roti is big, so cut back on the salt. read more

Caribbean Cabana - Caribbean Cabana - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Good food actually the jerk chicken the only thing with rice and pease that taste great! The customer service SUCKS !!!!! I couldn't get extra rice because "other people" need to be fed even tho Im paying FOR IT . Yea... read more

The food was amazing. The vegan dish and the vegetarian roti was sooo good and make sure to get it with the chadobeni sauce, my goodness..!

Delicious and refreshing! Grabbed these while walking around the Farmers Market in Dallas. Cabana breeze Mango sunrise read more

Most authentic Trini place we have been too reminded us of the caribbean!! Love seeing our people do their thing. The oxtail was amazing, and FRESH PLAINTAINS!!! Must come try read more

I must admit I'm an ox tails snob. When I first tasted them, I knew the flavor was different from others, but I wasn't sure I liked them. More pronounced allspice and bay leaf; sweeter than I expected. However, they were the most tender oxtails I've ever had at a restaurant. Had a thick flavorful sauce that most restaurants do not have; the peas and rice couldn't stand on it own but the sauce more than compensated. Plantains well seasoned and cooked, and I didn't even bother with the Mac and Cheese. They give a healthy portion of food, so I didn't eat it all. I saved a good portion for leftovers, and when I finished up I was sure they were the best oxtails I've had in a very long time! I'm almost hesitant to go back, for fear I may have a let down. My wife gave the curry chicken a B- The customer service was a bit subpar. My wife asked to taste the jerk sauce to see how spicy it was, and this took a 3min exchange just to sample the sauce, which would've been too spicy for her. Big fail... D grade read more

Whenever I need a fix for some good Caribbean food downtown I head here. The staff are always super friendly and helpful. And the food can be a tad bit pricey for the quantity/portion size (not all items but a couple things like the jerky chicken ) but its worth it becuase it's delicious read more

Caribbean Cabana - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This place is like night and day . I went there first time service was great the young Latin female was great very nice and polite. Then we come back a week later there was an Africa American female and she was rude To the point I never go back . The food was okay they need work on the Oxtails read more

I'm so sorry to have to leave this review but this was by far the worst Caribbean food I've had. The rice in the rice and peas was gummy and no flavor, the spinach was soupy and tasteless, the cabbage was under cooked and again flavorless the curry chicken lacked curry, was watery and overcooked. My BFF got the same except she got jerk chicken and the jerk chicken was a little better but not by much. The vegetables were the same. If I could them less than one star I would. Needless to say I asked for a full refund and it was given. It's in the Dallas Farmers market so it's an open seating concept. read more

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first off let me say, that since i've left the east coast.. i have not had a proper roti. i had the vegetarian roti, and it was heaven. i only got one because my partner and i had already enjoyed the spoils of the farmers market. but i wish we would've bought two!!! the other two things i wanted to try was the macaroni pie & doubles. unfortunately, they were out of both... but no worries, i will be back!!! the service was nice, at carribean restaurants the staff are typically chill. this spot is located in a dining hall, so it's extremely loud (for those with sensory sensitivities). they are also on doordash. after the first bite, i was sold. from that point, i am an official customer. ps. i also got the rum punch (something i miss terribly about new york events) i would say that the frozen rum punch was bit too sweet and it tastes like it was sweetened with sweet n low. i would recommend staying away from that, unless sweet n low is your jam!! this is trini food, not jamaican. please put some respect on their culture & cuisine. i've seen a lot of ppl calling it "jamaican" oxtails... lol. that red, white, & black flag they proudly hang is trinidadian read more

So I visited the farmers market location and the patties that I got were good. However I came to this place twice this year two months apart and received the same customer service..... I am disappointed in the young lady that takes the orders she has curly hair I don't know her name but her attitude is stank and she doesn't need to be the face that people need to see! She doesn't greet you or anything ! It's ridiculous how nasty her attitude is I said thank you for my food she didn't say you're welcome she just looked at me! This will be my last time coming due to the horrible customer service idc how good the food is the customer service is trash ! read more

Had to stop by here to try their drinks! This place is located inside the Dallas Farmer's Market and has plenty of food to offer. However, we were a bit full from lunch, so just decided to try their refreshing drinks. We asked the server what the best flavor was, and he suggested that we try a mix of the mango and the sorrel. I am super glad we did, because it was SO GOOD. Drink $4.50: This was well worth it. I wish they had a larger size. It was so refreshing and sweet. I have never tried sorrel before, so it was definitely a great experience! Will be back to try the soursop! Overall, this is purely a review for the drinks, but if the drink was this great, I am sure the food was as well! See you next time I am in Texas! read more

Caribbean Cabana - Mango and Sorrel Mix - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food is ok , but the lady at the register ruins the whole experience. She' has the worst attitude and when you ask for something she rolls her eyes. They need to change the staff , will not be going back , horrible customer service read more

Roti was good, but now it's too much Salt. I'm not sure what happened, but i had both chicken and goat roti at different times and it's too salty. I can't. However, The patty is great, very consistent. read more

Prior to ordering, I asked if I could see the jerk chicken prior to purchasing the food. I was not allowed; however, I went on to say that I have been in the past here is Dallas, told that the food was Caribbean and jerk chicken but instead I received baked chicken with jerk sauce. Well, it happened again. Once he decided not to show me the food, I should have left. Then I went back and asked for jerk sauce. I was told, we out it on the chicken. I advised the young lady at the counter, I can show her my plate but there is no sauce. She said it was going to be 50 cents. I am like, that's fine. She decides to give it to me for free. When I received the jerk sauce, I no clue what was given. It looked like olive oil. Extremely watery. For people who are accustomed to real Jamaican food, I would not recommend this place. Entirely too pricey for what was received today. read more

I always wanted to try some halal jerk chicken and I was visiting so I thought to check this place out. I definitely think I got the wrong thing, because it was alright, not as hyped as the reviews made it seem, but I would definitely need to try more menu items to confirm. The jerk chicken wasn't saucy, seemed dry, wasn't very flavorful. The sandwich was HUGE though, lol I wanted something light and this monster of a beast came out haha. But glad I tried it though. If I'm ever in Dallas again I'll come check it out again. read more

Caribbean Cabana - Jerk Chicken Sandwich - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The macaroni taste like it was spoiled. Overcooked. The cabbage had too much vinegar and raw( chewy. The curry chicken and jerk chicken was not that bad. read more

Service and food were great. Loved the space they're in, and the ambiance of the collective shops and food. Beef patties hit. Oxtails hit. The only qualms would be the rice n peas weren't the best. read more

Caribbean Cabana - Oxtail, Fish and Chips Basket, Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Beef Patties - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

When my husband and I came to check out the Dallas Farmers' Market, we were not expecting to come across some bomb Caribbean cuisine. What initially caught my eye was the colorful drinks so hubby and I decided to check 'em out. What hooked us to come and eat was their customer service. The owner was very accommodating and really took the time to talk to his customers. We ended up getting a vegetable roti, beef patty, veggie patty and the rum punch. We devoured the patty right away. The texture and flavor of the crust is great, paired with the well flavored fillings, it was a party in our mouths. My husband is from NY and he said he felt like he was back home. The roti's portion was enormous so we split it. The way they served it was they served the fillings wrapped in their homemade roti like a burrito. The garbanzo was beautifully cooked and when ate altogether with the tamarind sauce + their homemade habanero sauce, it was another party in our mouths again. Don't even get me started with their rum punch. Initially, I thought it was too sweet and I couldn't taste the alcohol at first, but that thing is one of those sneaky drinks that you won't notice until you're already tipsy. If we can give this place 6 stars, we would! read more

Caribbean Cabana - Vegetarian Roti - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The service was really good. The food was however subpar, my order was partially incorrect. The taste was not great I've had much better for cheaper. Rice is very hard to mess up yet they did, it tasted undercooked and saggy at the same time. They used thin & flimsy to go plates which makes no sense for how heavy Jamaican food is. Would not recommend. read more

One a work trip to Dallas and was super excited to find a Trini place in the downtown area. Food - this is why its a 2 star - I ordered some doubles , curry chicken roti and beed pattie - food was super salty! The only thing that saved the doubles was adding the tamarind sauce. The chicken roti also had too much ground cumin flavor - so unfortunately was pretty disappointed jn taste - maybe they had an off day ? Service - 5/5 - friendly and helpful - no issues here Ambiance - 4/5 - general seating in the food court area so nothing specific. This farmers market area was pretty nice location to visit , but if I am there again, will try another place for food read more

Caribbean Cabana - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is the most underrated place in the farmers market. Food is authentic and so so so good. Service was great- she told us exactly what to order and what tastes good with what. The chicken curry was heavenly. The Bob Marley drink was what sold us though. It's a mixture of like 4 different rum slush thingies, it's hard to explain but it was one of the best drinks I've ever had. I didn't expect to get lit at the farmers market but I'm so glad I did. My bf and I will be back. read more

Caribbean Cabana - Sweet Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I wish I could give 10 stars because they deserve them. I spent a beautiful Sunday at the Dallas Farmers market with my husband and ordered the jerk plate to go. We had eaten our way through the market and I knew it would taste better watching investigation discovery. The chicken was amazing but listen... the SIDES were EVERYTHING and beyond. Rice and peas, cabbage and Mac and cheese. I inhaled my plate in minutes and was sad I hadn't gotten a extra plate. The portions we plenty. I live 70 miles away but I will be back REAL SOON!! read more

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Jerk Chicken was bomb!!! Good quality chicken, juicy, tender, fall off the bone "ting". Doesn't taste like it's been sitting out and reheated several times. Because that jerk chicken was cooked so well, I have a good feeling that the oxtail is going to be fall off the bone "ting" too! So, I'm def going back for the oxtail and the doubles. Robert the owner was so welcoming, kind and super easy to talk to. Come say hi and wish him and his wife's "Caribbean Cabana" a happy 10th anniversary! So happy for them and me. LOL Now I know where to get my jerk chicken fix. And no, it's not Jamaican jerk chicken, it's Trini! Come find out! So crave-worthy!!! read more

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So here I am living in Texas by way of the beautiful Virgin Islands I most certainly was born and raised on island food. Its the main cuisine I prepare in my home, unfortunately DFW has a major shortage of the goods. Stopped by here and ordered curry chicken plate. I enjoyed immensely, my only gripe is chicken was a tad salty. Still good just a bit too salty for my liking. Mac and cheese is my favorite and theirs was home made so thumbs up. I also had rum cake that was boozy :) along with soursop(sp) juice. My food buddy had curry goat plate and smacked his lips, moaned, and licked his fingers while eating lol. He LOVED everything and tried to drag me back the following day. All in all excellent meal, very large portions. I like that their regular plate had mac along with plantains. Many places have it as an additional side for an additional charge. Customer service was lovely. Heart my fellow islanders : ) Support folks. read more

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I LOVE IT HERRRRRREEEEEE !!! There's ALWAYS a line so if you don't like lines, this is not the place for you lol however IT'S WORTH WAITING IN LINE!! Let's start with the juice. OMG. The soursop and Hibiscus drink are OFF THE CHAIN. OMG . We always get 1 of each AND 2 more to take home. They're $4 but worth every penny. The food is amazing! The best Caribbean food in the DFW. Yes I said, the ENTIRE DFW!! The jerk chicken is not like Jamaican jerk because this is a TRINIDADIAN place so it doesn't come sauced up but it's still amazing and JUICY. You get soooo much food for $15! Basically 3 sides and a meat. The Mac pie is delicious! The cabbage is delicious and the rice is great too! If you're ever in the farmers market, follow the crowd and indulge in the taste of Trinidad at the Caribbean Cabana. read more

Be prepared to wait in a long line if you visit on the weekend. Went on a Saturday around 1 pm and it was definitely busy. This was my first time so I was excited but nervous about what to get. I asked the young man at the counter if I could get a jerk chicken plate but with the boneless meat that they use for the jerk chicken sandwich. He was extremely rude and told me to just pick the chicken off the bone myself. Now has I wanted to do that I wouldn't be asking for boneless chicken. I ended up only getting a beef patty because I was pissed off at his stank attitude. My friend got the jerk chicken sandwich and we ended up sharing it. This sandwich was fire and I would highly recommend. It was huge, filled the container, the spicy meat and sweet bread was a perfect combination. The beef patty was also delicious. While the front counter experience wasn't the best, I'd still return because the food is absolutely delicious. read more

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Customer service was good, food not so much. Curry chicken was super soft and overcooked could not taste any curry, cabbage was more like a slaw then steamed, Mac and cheese was good. Still craving Caribbean food. read more

Caribbean Cabana - Curry chicken, rice/peas, cabbage, and Mac and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Amazing food. Loved the jerk chicken with rice and peas with cabbage and mac & cheese. My son had the oxtail and said it was the best food he's ever tasted. We shared a curry chicken patty that was so good I wanted 10 more read more

Caribbean Cabana - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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First time trying this place. I got the jerk chicken with rice and peas, Mac and cheese, and cabbage. The chicken was just ok. Nothing About it made me say wow'! It was tender but something was lacking in the seasoning. The rice and peas had 0 flavor. The cabbage was equally disappointing. However, the Mac and cheese was exceptional! The beef patty was otherworldly!!! Because of this, I'll give it another try. The employees were super nice as well. read more