Great flavors, food comes out pretty quick. It's mostly a takeout place but I have dined in before on a weekend (they have 2 sets of tables). It was busy but not overcrowded. Location is a bit hidden easy to miss. But love discovering hole-in-the-wall places like this. You get what you come in for - solid authentic Caribbean food. I've tried: - Jerk Chicken - Jerk Pork - Curry Chicken - Oxtail Came with small side slaw. Plantains are extra. Meat is tender, juicy, and flavorful. Jerk Pork had nice fatty bits. Oxtail was really yummy. Chicken pretty standard but good. I will say this does fall on the heavier side and the portions are pretty generous. I got large combo order (half/half) this time, but might go with small order next time. read more

Caribbean Corner - Mostly gone oops. Half oxtail half jerk pork yum. - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Ok so I told the ladies if the food was bad they would hear about it if it was good they would hear about it as well. I went on yesterday after my flight coming from work. I kind of was a bit scared by the inside of the place and the fact that no one was there on a busy Saturday night with all the other restaurant's booming. Now as for someone who is a cook myself and have been in the customer service and restaurant industry for years. Here is my honest review. The food was great even though it was piping hot meaning one thing is has been sitting there and had to be microwaved never the less the oxtail and the jerk chicken was amazing as well as the rice and peas. I wanted to order a patty but the patty holder had no lights and the patty looked like it has been sitting there for hours i was not going to take that chance. The customer service was off the wall ladies both was awesome and I give them a 5 out of 5. Now here comes the negative and this is all with love. Maybe its the location or something when I first walked in the place did not fit the atmosphere outside. The inside gave dark and lonely I would hope the owners if they see this would apply for a grant and do a grand opening again or something to show case our great Jamaican food. as I stated the food was awesome and I know there could be more foot traffic year round if they had a good person pushing for better marketing. I wish them best of luck and would def be back. And who knows next time I may bring one or a few of my United co workers. read more

Was in the Fairfax area looking for Jamaican food, my coworker had told me about this small spot with good food and she wasn't lying. The restaurant is a hidden gem literally. Good food and good prices especially for the area that it's located in. I got the oxtails and jerk chicken. Both of the platters were the small size but were PACKED with lots of food. The only downside was that the oxtails were way to salty, but when I ate them with the veggies and plantain the saltiness came down some. Other then that everything was great! read more

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Finding this place was definitely a struggle! Haha. We came on a Tuesday and their special for Tuesday's is called stew beef. It was soooo good. For $9.50 (large) you get a pretty big portion of meat, rice, veggies, and plantains, I didn't even finish it all. The beef was so flavorful and soft it basically melts in your mouth. I LOVE plantains and theirs were perfect. The guy at the counter was really nice too he forgot to ring up a beef patty in my first transaction so he just gave it on the house. I'd definitely come back for lunch read more

Caribbean Corner - Stew beef - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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This is definitely a hidden gem in Fairfax! It's a very small hole in the wall joint and it was difficult to spot to find. But this place has awesome Jamaican Oxtails! The price is pretty good for the quality and amount of food. The oxtails comes with cabbage and fried plantains + 1 side of rice and peas came to about $15. It was definitely a hefty portion of food. The gentleman that took our order was very nice and I could listen to his accent all day. Anyways, he was very attentive, although my friend and I were just obtaining some carry out. I'll definitely visit again and try their beef patties! I can't wait! read more

Caribbean Corner - Jamaican Oxtail comes with veggies and plantains on a side of Rice and Peas! Super yummmyyyy! - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Delicious food great service. We traveled 30 minutes based on prior reviews. It was worth the trip!

***sharing from google review*** If you usually travel to DC or MD for authentic Caribbean food, please stick to going there because this place was horrible to say the least. Being West Indian myself, I am ASHAMED and utterly disgusted this is considered Caribbean food because it's not at all! The entire experience was unpleasant, from start to finish. Initially walking in, the vibe was off. There was no music, just people yelling and it felt like it was 20 degrees in there; my mom had to go back and sit in the car because it was unbearable (the lady in the front agreed.) It didn't smell like Jamaican food at all upon arrival and the beef patties looked like they had been sitting out for months. I should've walked out then but I didn't. As I'm ordering, the lady in the front taking my order and the cook in the back are not cooperating together and he's screaming at her and yelling profanity in the back. Extremely unprofessional. There's no system set up so everything is extremely disorganized, the lady in the front had to ring up my order three seperate times because she kept messing up and our food was STILL wrong. She then started moving the cash register and the hot sauce that was sitting on the register dropped and splattered everywhere, including on my clothes...I wish I was lying. The food was disgusting. I ordered oxtail and it was EXTREMELY salty with no flavor whatsoever. Not only that, but the rice and beans lacked flavor and I had burnt beans in my rice. The cabbage tasted like water and the plantains were rock hard and DRY. The only good thing about the oxtail was that they were very tender and fell right off the bone, but that doesn't matter when the taste is off. My mom ordered the snapper and chicken curry and she didn't eat either. She asked for no rice for the curry and no sauce on the snapper and they failed to complete those request. The curry absolutely DID NOT taste like curry at all and the chicken was dry. I honestly don't know what that sauce was till this day...it was that bad. OH, and I can't forget to mention the cocoa bread!! I didn't think you could mess cocoa bread up at all, but I was wrong. This bread tasted like it's been sitting in the refrigerator for months. It tasted very old and dry. Everything was extremely disappointing, it's sad. As we were leaving, we went to sit back in the car to wait for our food because it felt warmer outside then in the restaurant. Next minute you know that's all we hear is a man screaming "AYE AYE" walking down this tiny parking lot looking for us to give us our food. He completely bypassed our car and was screaming in the street trying to find us which was yet again, extremely unprofessional. I then figured this was the same guy (the cook) who was yelling at the lady in the front so it made sense. I wish that was the end of it, but while we were there one of the workers decided to park their car directly behind mine, so I struggled to get out of the parking lot because the space is very limited. It really wasn't a pleasant experience at all, and I definitely will not be back nor recommend. I'm shocked they are still in business and I'm even more shocked I paid $60 for this food. We ended up driving to DC for authentic Jamaican food immediately after, so moral of the story...don't waste your time coming here, just make the trip to DC or MD for some real food. read more

This venue is a hole-in-a-wall. No other way to describe it. It's actually very hard to find. If it wasn't for Nita H I would have never known about this place. My first visit here I was starving so I ordered a large order of the jerk chicken with red beans and rice and cabbage. First off, no matter how hungry you are, you will never finish a large order. I made my eyes longer than my stomach could handle. I think it took me two days to finish that plate. But that is not a complaint, as the food was great and it had me hooked. Since my first visit, I have ordered the curry chicken, brown stew chicken, and beef patty. Everything was great. If you have a craving for any Jamaican food, this would be my first recommendation. The spot has minimal seating so don't expect to sit and be served restaurant style. Take a plate to go and enjoy your SMALL platter of food. No matter what you order, I am sure you will not be disappointed. read more

Mmm... I *heart* Jamaica and Jamaican food! I went in today for a late lunch and had an even better experience than my last great experience here. We actually didn't carry out and sat in at one of the 3 small tables they have in here looking into the kitchen and chatted it up with the people working here (including the chef) about our recent visit to Jamaica. After asking them if they make certain dishes that I had when I was in Jamaica, they told me they only have one of those dishes once a week and the other one they never offer on the menu. HOWEVER, they told us to come in tomorrow and they would make those dishes just for us. How freaking awesome????? They were already awesome because of their food, then more awesome for being so nice, which makes them what now for going out of their way to make a non-menu dish for us...the EPITOME of AWESOME! This may be a straight up hole in the wall but their food and people make for a great experience that always has me talking this place up. read more

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My husband loves jerk chicken and so we were craving it one day and found this place on Yelp! Read the reviews, saw the pics, and prices and yup...we're taking a drive to this place. It's located in old town Fairfax (first time being in that area). Free parking down the street. This place was hard to find at first, and literally, it's in the corner of a building. Very small but you can smell the aroma of the jerk flavor once you walk in. The prices of the dishes range between $6-$15 and you can't go wrong with that! I orders the small jerk chicken and my husband ordered the larger jerk pork. Of course we both finished our meals and we had to buy the jerk chicken to go for dinner. That's how good it was! The flavor of the jerk wasn't too salty but the spiciness sure gave it a kick. But it was worth every bite. If you're craving Caribbean food and jerk chicken, this is the spot to go. read more

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I heard about this place through word-of-mouth? It has been open since April '09? I need to step my Fairfax game up! Its tough. The decision I have to make for this unique place. It is surely a hole-in-the-wall. But there is nothing like it in the lame town of Fairfax that can quite measure up. The closest thing to even come close is Wild Chicken behind Guitar Center. Very very mom and pops. Limited seating. Corner is mainly designed for carry out or catering. Unknowingly, I took the dine-in option and was sitting mere feet from the kitchen and the kitchen sink. It could be a bit dirty for some but I did not mind much. It was probably because my Jerk Chicken was perfect and stimulating my taste buds. Not too spicy and the meat fell right off the bone. Compliment that with rice/beans & stewed cabbage. I was done before I even got to the latter. The Jamican kola was nothing special. The owner said to try the Ackee and Salt Fish or the Brown Stew Chicken next time. O Yes, there will be a next time! The customer service is aight. The only person who had a "service with a smile" was the owner who was giving away chicken leftovers to patrons :) The prices are OK and so was the Jamaican Beef Patty (SPICY!). Hours are wack. Yes we know that (Look at my pics. Posted hours from the pamplet. Sunday hours are wrong. I think they close down the shop that day. Just tried.). They get a star off for that. But once you look past that and finally try the food. The place is not so bad... read more

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I went to Caribbean Corner on March 18,15 for lunch. I was disappointed in the quality of food. I order 1 Oxtail platter. My oxtails was chewy and hard. It tasted -1day old. The rice had very few beans and toss with too much oil in it. The plantains were crisp or I was given plantain chips from a bag. The decor of the place was very dirty . read more

Caribbean Corner - I went to Caribbean Corner for lunch. Burnt food. - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Love this hidden gem! A true hole in the wall that does not disappoint. Parking is limited and we usually just park in the larger parking lot behind the actual parking lot. Got the oxtail, curry chicken and jerk chicken with rice and stewed cabbage. I love love love me some oxtail. The tender gelatinous meat just makes my mouth water. The oxtail comes with a large chunk of bone in the middle however since the meat is so tender it just falls off. The rice is soaked in the oxtail sauce which is just perfect. TIP: You can get combo platters. Ask for half and half if you want to try multiple things. We tried curry chicken which was excellent! The yellow curry soaked in rice paired with the large chunks of simmered chicken was fantastic. Highly recommended. The jerk chicken IMHO was just OK (a little dry). read more

Caribbean Corner - Large Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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The curry chicken is really really good. The jerk is good as well. However- the place needs some fixing up to be more presentable. The patties were so dried out and burnt. Like really really burnt. Like really really really burnt... so anyways when I asked if they had any others I was told no and the guy (not the normal guy) just walked away. This was after it took him several minutes to see I was waiting for service. It is in a bad spot, but I will go back for the curry and jerk. The normal guy that is at the front is always very pleasant and friendly. So check it out, just dont judge by the cover. read more

Caribbean Corner - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

this has been on my list of bookmarks for a while, and its fairly out of the way for me, so I decided to try it out when I was there. i really like jamaican/caribbean food because of the spicy factor somewhat resembling my heritage food food 1. curry goat-salty, very salty. there was no other flavor. did i mention it was salty? no? it was 2. jerk chicken-this is the most bland jerk chicken ive ever had. 3. rice-it was cooked. but it was tasteless 4. cabbage-i liked this 5. peas-bland service the counter guy was smoking outside when i came by. he told me to go in and wait for him. i went in and looked at the menu, it is a page. a voice behind a curtain greeted me. the counter dude gave up his cig and came back down. they are a bit restrictive with their ordering. you can't get 2 sides with a small entree, even if you pay extra. whatever. they do take credit card ambiance this is TAKE OUT ONLY, i ate in my car. no biggie! i am not sure if they have a bathroom. the decor inside is really bare bones parking they have a small parking lot, with a few spaces, there is plenty of free street parking. price it is decent. overall- disappointing tastes and just no flavor. the food was edible. i can make better at home, way better. read more

We recently stopped by it was very hard to find been to a lot of Jamaican places before the food was a five it was just okay Don't like the grungy atmosphere even know that can be okay also if the food would override portions are very small read more

Caribbean Corner - Kind of a Dungee looking - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I mentally refer to this place as one of my favorite little secrets... I guess you could say it's kind of hole in the wall. It's VERY close to Sister's Thai.. just walk past the french restaurant next door, turn the corner, and then you'll see it! THE ENVIRONMENT of the restaurant: it's a small place. It's not super renovated and trendy like you would imagine most popular eateries in the area to be. Nonetheless, I think that adds a lot to the authenticity of the employees and the food. The two times that I've been there, I was greeted with smiles and employees that were very approachable if I had any questions about the menu. THE FOOD: I can't vouch for the majority of the menu just yet, but I am a huuuge fan of the Jamaican Curry Chicken! ...nuff said. Just try it. I highly recommend it. It comes with rice, lettuce, tomato, and a small side of vegetables. read more

The food was good and they were nice portions. However, the ox tails were fatty but had good flavor. The beef patties were good too. I thought this place was pricey, but this IS Fairfax so - yeah. It's a good distance from my house. I think I'll probably just wait to get my Jamaican fix when I visit DC again. Better prices. read more

Absolutely worth my one mile walk in the pouring rain and thunder. The jerk chicken is to die for -- moist, meaty, fall off the bone.... just the right amount of spice caresses the skin and mingles with the meat. The peas and rice (Really red beans and rice) is also just the right amount of spice... and the fried plantains -- oh, the fried plantains!!! Check this place out -- walk, run, drive, bike, who cares.. just get here!!! read more

Until I visit Jamaica again...I'll go to Caribbean Corner. Very courteous and laid back customer service...Irie!! Tip: The parking lot is very small. Park across the street in the open/free parking lot. read more

Caribbean Corner - Awesome prices...awesome food! - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I've always heard people talk about Jamaican Jerk Chicken, and I never really knew what the big deal was..........UNTIL I ate at Caribbean Comer! During my lunch break, I made a quick spot at this restaurant which is tucked away in a corner of Main Street. I was greeted by Bob Marley music and a friendly staff. Being greeted by reggae music will always puts me in a good mood and also subconsciously make me feel like I need to munch on something................ I ordered the Jamaican Chicken which was served with beans, rice, and fried plantains. I loved the combination. I was itching to try their famous Ox Tail, but that is only served on certain days. I enjoyed the food, and will definitely be back on another day for some good ol' Ox tail =P read more

Maybe I just had too high of expectations given the numerous positive reviews of Caribbean Corner (despite some concerns given some of the less than stellar reviews), maybe I just had little to compare to except Jamaican food I've actually consumed in Jamaica; regardless, either way, I was pretty let down by the lunch I had. I had considered going to Caribbean Corner for a long time since it kept popping up on my "nearby" searches on yelp, however, I could never really locate it and ended up somewhere else for lunch. I remembered that on Fridays they do a special Jerk Pulled pork meal, and, for the most part, the reviews of that dish were good and one picture of it online in particular made me salivate every time I looked at it. So I decided today was the day to visit and try the jerk pulled pork. I called and they answered the phone quickly, contrary to some other reviews regarding their hours. It was 12:45 on a Friday afternoon. When I placed my order they said 15-20 minutes. I walked from my office to pick it up, and I was a bit early, but it was ready by the time I got there. The box was steaming hot and they provided me with silverware and napkins. It looks pretty dingy inside, there are a couple of tables, but I'll reiterate, it's mostly a carry out location. While I was paying, several people came in after me so maybe it was just an off day or why would they be so popular, right? The small jerk pork came with either rice and peas (which were actually red beans I think) or white rice. Also in the box were 2 small plantains and cabbage. It smelled delicious, and I couldn't wait to dig in! Let's start with the good-the jerk sauce was really tasty, not overly spicy as some have alluded, and was a great addition to flavor the rice and peas as well as the pork. Also good-portion size. My meal came to $8 after taxes and there was a lot there. Also good-the pork that wasn't burned or all fat was tasty and flavorful. Now on to the bad-several pieces were either all fat and inedible or burnt and inedible. I still got some pork in that was good, as referenced above, however, not enough to ever order that entrée again. The plantains were not good. Yes, they were like an "extra" but just sayin-very rubbery. Cabbage was nothing to write home about but wasn't bad either. I would probably give them another chance and maybe try the brown chicken stew or jerk chicken but I think I'm going to hold off on visiting again anytime soon. My hopes were too high-had been looking forward to lunch all morning-and they were quickly dashed when Caribbean Corner did not live up to my expectations. his business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees. read more

Caribbean Corner - Small jerk pork- Friday only special - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Caribbean food! The interior is very plain a bit sketch looking but the people are really nice. Nit alot of tables or places to sit, so perfect for a quick carry out. I probably waited 5-10 minutes tops? The food is great and seems pretty legit. The price is good and the portion is definitely satisfactory! I got the Jamaican Pork (S) and was definitely full. They pack the carry out box so you definetly get a bang for your buck. The food was so good! They do not skimp out of the flavor or spices. The pork was cooked to perfection and the cabbage was cooked perfectly (not overdone or raw). The rice with beans good as well. The amount of rice and the meat is a pretty good balance I would say. It was a bit hard to find but would definitely come back when in the area. I was craving Caribbean food for some time and this hit the spot! Definitely one of the hole in the wall places that you need too look for but when you find it, it's like finding treasure! read more

Caribbean Corner - Jamaican pork (Fridays only) - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Absolutely love the food. Curry goat and Oxtail is my favorite. Seafood on the weekends is tasty as well if you enjoy red snapper. Although there are some days he open late if you call in advance the owner will certainly have your food prepared for hot and ready when you arrive. read more

Caribbean Corner - BUSINESS HOURS: Tues-Fri 11:30 - 7pm & Sat 11:30- 8 CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY COME ON OUT TO FAIRFAX CITY AND ENJOY SOME CARIBBEAN SOUL FOOD - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Two years ago I post a review about this place always being closed, ironically today I was craving some jerk chicken, so I decided to ones again call to place an order and to my surprise they were closed ( mind you it's Tuesday February 22 2022). It's ridiculous, can someone explain to me why they're always closed? read more

just found out they have a small and large size. the small meal is only $5!!! I tried their jerk pork today and it was good. It was not hot at all. and got an extra side dish of fried plantains. If you love fried bananas, try their fried plantains. It is super sweet! They also added some more tables and chairs. I think it can fit 5-8 customers. read more

Caribbean Corner - New Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This is an amazing hole in the wall joint. It sits nestled behind the main street front and near a dumpster. Just follow your nose and you can't miss it. Once you go down a few steps, you'll be transported to Jamaica with the music and decor. There's free parking across the street from it also. I ordered the Jerk Chicken, and it was amazing. I highly recommend it. It was DELICIOUS, and the perfect level of spiciness to warm up the cold weather. The chicken was tender, and the rice and beans complemented the sauce very well. If you look on the menu, they serve Ox Tail and Jamaica's national dish...Ackee and Salted (Cod) Fish. They also have an interesting selection of Jamaican juice and sodas! I'm definitely coming back again for more! read more

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This is my once a week spot! The good is superb. Typically hole in the wall type of joint but worth the trip! read more

Caribbean Corner - Jerk chicken so yummy that I want more! - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Food is superb! After reading some of the reviews, I made sure to call and order before going over. I got the oxtail, jerk chicken and chicken curry. They were all delicious. Would definitely come back again! read more

Pros: EVERYTHING! I've eaten here many times and have never had anything bad. The fish is so flavorful, beef patties full of seasoning, jerk and curry chicken are to die for! The owner is so nice, along with all the workers I've I countered. Cons: Its a little hard to find. read more

Caribbean Corner - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Great food got carry out goat curry platter with a meat pattie on the side and everything was hot and delicious. Wish there was a location closer to where I live so I could frequent much more. read more

ALWAYS call before making the trip! They tend to close without warning and often run out of things (especially beef patties). They've been closed the past 3 Mondays so I'm starting to think that they no longer open on Mondays even though their hours online don't reflect that. Just a heads up! Otherwise - food is excellent. I'm full Jamaican and come from a long line of Jamaicans who are incredible cooks and the food here is spot on! Always delicious. Customer service and facility need some improvement. read more

Very good food with good portion sizes! The ox tail sauce is soooooo good and when the rice soaks it up it's the best! Beef patty was pretty good and actually pretty spicy which I appreciate! The jerk sauce has a nice subtle hit of all spice that makes it a bit different than most of the restaurants serving jerk chicken around here. I would return for sure. read more

My mom and I were looking to try some Caribbean food on our way to Manassas from DC and saw this place near us on maps. I like to sit down and eat when I go out with my mom, unfortunately this place was TAKE OUT ONLY. I know yelp has some pictures of seats but they stopped doing dine in. The menu was pretty small but they had the two things my mom and I had been waiting to try; oxtail and goat. We ordered those two things and on top of that I knew I wanted a plantains side because I love plantains and I saw that some of the pictures had plantains. The cashier told me that they weren't sweet after I ask but on the bright side he offered to give us each a side on our plate for free! I grabbed a Jamaican soda, pineapple flavor (heavily recommend) and the food was out quick. The employee was super nice and very helpful since it was our first time there and rarely eat Caribbean food. We went back to our car and ate there since it was raining and we got soaked in DC and we were super hungry. This food hit the spot, the meat was super tender. The oxtail was a bit sweet and the portions were big. I recommend coming here if you're looking for a less expensive Caribbean place. read more

Food was good. I ordered half oxtail & half curry goat but received curry chicken instead which was pretty disappointing. I was also hardly given any cabbage compared to the amount of rice read more

Caribbean Corner - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The hubs drove all the way to Fairfax to fulfill our Caribbean craving. I was initially so excited when he returned with our food, but as soon as I opened the bag, I was struck by an obvious burnt odor that was extremely off putting. The rice and peas were BURNT to the point they were inedible. The gravy over the oxtails tasted burnt as well, but that could have been residual from the rice and peas. The jerk chicken (white meat) was dryyyyyyyyyyyyyy and also inedible. Oxtails were ok, but not fall-off-the-bone tender. I doubt we will be back for more, which is a shame, because there is a huge shortage of Caribbean food in our area. Bummer. read more

Not sure what to order. Got the curry goat. Different than standard fare. Really good. Great change from burgers and fries. Friendly owners. Good menu. A bit pricey. Glad I came here and looking forward to coming again read more

This spot it awesome. Best OX tails on NOVA. All the food is bangin! Parking is the only draw back. But from there Jerk chicken to patties...everything is awesome! read more

Hole in the wall Heaven!! This place feels like ur in Jamaica, in the best way possible. The food is wonderful, juicy meat and well place flavor that you rarely get around here. Nom nom go for the jerk chicken and ox tail. Great prices, good portions, and the meat falls off the bone. Hours are a little odd, but they're doing something right because they've been here forever. read more

Been wanting to try this placr since i move to fairfax. Never had a chance until today. I wanted a beef patty but they were out so i got ox tail instead. Absolutely delicious and a great value. The meat fell off the bone with ease and tasted amazing. I cant compare or explain it extensively due to the fact ive never had ox tail before but i loved it. Great hole in the wall read more