Caribbean Taste is the real deal! If you're looking for…read moreauthentic Jamaican food made with love, this is definitely a spot to try. We tried the oxtail and jerk chicken, and both were SO good -- literally falling off the bone and packed with flavor! You can tell the food is made with care and stays true to those authentic flavors. What made the experience even better was how sweet and welcoming the owners were. They were genuinely so kind, and you can tell they put their heart into what they do. There's something special about supporting a family-owned spot where the food and hospitality both feel personal. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu! If you love authentic Jamaican food, do yourself a favor and check them out.

Sometimes a hole in the wall is exactly what you want, and Caribbean Taste is that. Every meal is…read moreprepared as though you're going to leave, but everyone is welcome to stay. My permanent date, who has been to Jamaica and pronounced her jerk chicken absolutely authentic. I, who hasn't been to Jamaica, was delighted with the oxtails. As I was working with a plastic fork, there was a bit of using my fingers to pick the meat off the bones, which was completely worth it. She had to caution me to pause, as the quantity of rice and beans is more than any single person should eat in one sitting. Survey. Helpful hint: get a small if you don't want leftovers, but the large will make for a nice lunch the next day. Also, this place gets five stars despite not having sodas on tap. The joint is too small for that amenity, but they do have some Jamaican sodas in a fridge which looked delightful.

This made me so sad. I was craving ox tail, but they only serve it on Sundays. What's another great…read moreoption? GOAT!! So I ordered the goat. The rice was fresh and delicious; the pickled cabbage- bomb; the goat, not so much. It's unfortunate. The goat was overcooked and literally 4 pieces. It was dry and not flavorful at all. The service was great, but I don't think I will be coming back here.

I came to this place. It was pretty empty, the first time I came during business hours and it said…read moreit was open they were actually closed. The customer service of the father was really nice and really good, while I believe the mother or the owner didn't have the best customer service. I ordered rice and beans with GOAT and a cream soda. Which they told me they were out of beans so I just got plain white rice, and I can say the flavor of the goat wasn't really good because it didn't have any flavor. The cream soda was flat extremely flat. It tasted like nothing but sugar water. The inside of the restaurant was clean in my opinion, but I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. It doesn't taste like real authentic Haitian food.

Delicious food, good service, reasonable prices! Love the place! Moving to the San Diego area…read morerecently I was in need of a good Jamaican restaurant and I'm glad I found it . Also only one of these that is open 7 days a week!! It has become my favorite and only Jamaican eatery!!!

They greeted me and were very friendly and helpful in making my choices. The vibe is pretty chill…read moreisland vibe. It is definitely worth a try. If you are looking for something different. The food I ordered was a side of Oxtail and a small order of the jerk chicken. I was told that they were the most popular dishes. Oxtail was fell off the bone. Jerk chicken was very authentic with the spicy . It was a good burn.

Came for R&B Sunday brunch and it was SUCH a vibe…read more The Italian sausage & mushroom pizza was sooo yummy -- cheesy, savory, and the crust was givinggg. We also got the spicy mango ceviche, which was super refreshing and the perfect balance with the pizza. Definitely recommend both! Service was friendly and good. The only downside was that it got a little stuffy and hot inside because everyone and their mama was out for brunch but honestly, I get it because the vibe was there. I also heard Friday and Saturday nights are POPPIN' and it basically turns into a nightclub I definitely wanna come back at night to see the scene for myself. Brunch was a vibe, food was yummy, music was hitting -- I'll be back!

Went in for breakfast around opening time, around 10:30 AM, and unfortunately left very…read moredisappointed. We were told they were already booked with reservations, even though we could see quite a few empty tables/seats inside. What made the situation even more frustrating was that a couple who arrived immediately before us was accepted as a walk-in. However, shortly after, the male host turned us away and told us they don't accept walk-ins and that reservations are prioritized. We completely understand prioritizing reservations, but the inconsistency was disappointing, especially when we had just watched another walk-in party get seated. If walk-ins aren't accepted, it would be helpful to have that policy clearly communicated upfront so guests know what to expect. Also, if you're visiting with a baby or stroller, be aware that the restaurant is not particularly stroller-friendly. We had to carry our stroller up the stairs, which was difficult and inconvenient, especially with a baby. Overall, the experience left us disappointed before we even had the opportunity to try the food. We were really looking forward to having breakfast here, but the way the situation was handled made us feel unwelcome. Hopefully the restaurant can improve its communication regarding reservations and walk-ins, as well as accessibility for families with young children.

Was craving some oxtail & our sea moss store suggested this restaurant which was down the street…read morefrom their store. It was such a great experience. The staff was friendly & greeted us right away. The hubby and I shared their large combo. We opted for the oxtail & the BBQ chicken. It was a HUGE serving & everything was delicious.... The chicken wasn't as hot as I would've liked it (temperature) but it was tasty. This is a small restaurant with limited seating. But the food and vibes were great.

They are an original place in San Diego for Jamaican food. But it's not always the best. A lot of…read moretimes they are out of food or the food just doesn't taste fresh... its like it's been microwaved. Can't get mad at the service tho , typical Jamaican attitudes although I feel like you could be a little kinder to make people feel more welcome. Not talking down on this place at all, I'm just saying... I will still return for some brown stew chicken lol

Great food. I got their empanadas to go once and wasn't a…read morebig fan. However, we ate at the restaurant after going to the movies . We loved the arroz con pollo, the lechon ( meal) and the Caribbean Cobb salad. I forgot to take pictures Their drinks were great, including painkiller and the Mojito. The guava cheesecake was good Great service. Cute ambience.

Worst service ever! I would not recommend this place. I had to ask two different employees just to…read moreget water for our table. Both said, "Sure, I'll let someone know," but no one followed through. It's incredibly disappointing that something as simple as getting water required so much effort. And good luck ordering anything off the menu! They've discontinued several items but haven't bothered to update their menu. What a joke! Between the terrible service and an outdated menu, the entire experience was frustrating and disappointing. Definitely would not come back!

Great vibes at miss bs. Sky was a wonderful server and put up with myself and 9 of my buddies for a…read morebirthday and they even gave us a great birthday treat

Amazing service, great food and overall, just a good time I really cool vibe and the price is…read morereasonable

I've visited the store for snacks and drinks a few times in the past, but I finally dined in to try…read moretheir delicious food. I tried the homemade style Colombian empanadas with potatoes and beef inside, the Cuban sandwich with salad, and my guest ordered the chicken Milanesa with rice, beans, plantains, and salad. The empanadas came out hot and fresh. The outside was crispy and the filling of potatoes and beef was delicious. I want more! My Cuban sandwich was good as well. Some parts of the meat were too chewy for my liking, but that might be a personal preference. I enjoyed the salad with it, added some freshness to the dish. Tried bites of the milanesa and the breading was flavorful. Same with the rice and beans. I really liked the plantains too. The service has always been nice, especially when I dined in. Our server was super friendly, warm, and always had a smile on her face. I haven't tried many things from the culture so I always have fun trying the snacks and drinks from the store. The dining area is cute with tropical decor around the whole room.

Ever since Tropical Star changed ownership, the prices have increased dramatically and frankly,…read moresome of them are ridiculous. Certain items have literally doubled in price. And for the prepared food? They cut the size of everything and they charge even more. What makes it even more frustrating is that many products no longer have prices displayed, so you don't even know what you're being charged until you're standing at the register. Why? Customers should be able to see what something costs before deciding to buy it. I used to shop here twice a week and Tropical Star was always my go-to place for Latin ingredients. Unfortunately, not anymore. With these prices and the lack of transparency, I simply can't justify shopping here again.

Can I leave them 10,000 stars??? The food is absolutely phenomenal. I went here with one of my good…read morefriends who is a Puerto Rican from the Bronx and we walked up from my place next to Petco Park and walked back with the food, and it was still piping hot. The pastelillos were fiiire. The beef were my favorite. The lechon and mofongo were delicious. As was the papas rellenas. Bomb. But the winner for me was the Puerto Rican fried chicken. I would walk through traffic to get that. It was phenomenal. Hot or cold (I ate leftovers cold later) was absolutely beyond delicious. The customer service here is fantastic, the people are extremely nice and helpful. Very welcoming. Would absolutely come here again without a question.

Food was alright. If i were to go back id probably go back and try something new. Although it wasnt…read morethe worst it wasnt the best. Im from NYC so maybe when it comes to bori/dominican food my expectations are higher. The rice con gandules and the pernil was salty. the arroz con leche was good just very mushy. the beans literally were just seasoned with black pepper cause thats all you taste we didnt get pass a spoon. The maduros were bad when you bite into them you tasted the bitterness bc they were passed due. The tostones were perfect well fried not oily. The salami we also got was good, its just salami cant really mess it up there all tho they did only give us 6 thin oieces which for 5$ i think was a rip off. The queso as well we got like 7 small peices for $5 kind of stingy.

Another San Diego must try ! I went with the recommended cray Cuban with jalapeños and it was…read moreamazing. I also tried a empanada , which was also good. The ambiance of the restaurant and vibe is very cuban and tropical. I'd rather spend a few more dollars and go here than eat some junky , fast food .

This review is from the last time I had oxtails here before they took them off the menu and…read moresubsequently closed. I visit Havana Grill whenever I want some tasty oxtail.  I noticed oxtail was one of the specials.  Last time I visited the oxtail was on the regular menu and you could order it anytime. Oxtail was extremely tender and juicy.  The mix of beef flavor and the spices in the sauce were delicious.  This is my favorite oxtail dish in town. French fries were crisp and had a delicious fried flavor.  The oil was fresh and there was no aftertaste.  Excellent fries. Pineapple upside down cake was dense and did not have a fresh baked aura.  The outside part was starting to harden like it was getting stale so I guess it was baked at least a day ago.  Cake had a mostly mild flavor.  I didn't taste the pineapple though the top was lined with it.  I did taste a ton of ginger flavor.  It appears pieces of ginger were mixed in with the pineapple.  I love ginger as part of soy/ginger seasoning for fish but not in a cake.  This is one of the worst pineapple upside down cakes I have had.  My favorite is at Roy's where you have to give them 30 minute notice and they bake it to order.  Roy's version was piping hot out of the oven, was moist and fluffy, with amazing pineapple flavor. Staff provided fast and friendly service.