The food was absolutely fantastic, and the service was equally impressive. The gentleman who took my order, although only in his second week, showed remarkable familiarity with the menu. What a delightful young man! I went for the oxtail with cabbage, peas, and rice--definitely a solid 10 out of 10! Bursting with flavor, every bite was a treat. I also tried the jerk chicken served with plantain, peas, and rice. Oh my goodness... the jerk chicken was simply out of this world! Without a doubt, I'll be back for more! read more

I got the curry goats large plate. I got macaroni cheese, which cost me an extra $3.50 I was unaware of the up charge and cabbage. The dish was amazing. The cabbage was seasoned very well and the macaroni and cheese was creamy. I definitely got a lot for my money. The service was good and wait time was only 7mins. read more

Caribbean Paradise - Curry Goat (Jumbo) Mac n cheese and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This was the worst Jamaican food I've ever had. Everything tasted old and reheated, definitely not fresh. The mac and cheese looked like dried-out noodles with hardened cheese, like it had been sitting way too long. The jerk chicken was tough and clearly not fresh, the cabbage was overly soggy, and the oxtail was mostly fat with very little seasoning. read more

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Fish wasnt stewed at all, it was deep fried and red sauce was poured on top, there was barely any rice and plantains were cut up and thrown in the plate as if someone had been eating it Plate looked incomplete and poorly prepared read more

Caribbean Paradise - Small stewed fish with rice and peas and Fried Plantain Stewed Fish - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The food is great here, the service is fast. I really enjoy the canned drinks they offer. TASTY !

The oxtail was about the only edible thing on this plate ; rice and peas was abysmal, mac and cheese was a hard layer of cheddar paired with mid tier noodles . Not even to mention the unbelievable price tag associated with this mess ! Please do better ! read more

As soon as I walked in, it smelled amazing! The lady, that took my order, was my order, was great. I spent about $21.00 But it would be 3 meals for me. I got the beef patty, the crust was flaky and the beef inside, was like a minced beef. It was good. The rice and pea's was good, and the Oxtails, was falling off the bone! I've never cooked Oxtails, other people have for me. But this will be my go-to place for Oxtails. They were so tender, oh, I also got cornbread and corn, the corn was just corn, the Cornbread was sweet and moist. For me it was amazing, I will be back. read more

Caribbean Paradise - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I would give 5 star but I'm only giving 3 for each order that was improper. One order had hair in it, 2nd order I asked for double mac but received Mac n cabbage, 3rd I requested no veggies but veggies were all over my plate. I have tried to call multiple times and no one picked up the phone. This is sad bc the food isn't bad just my orders weren't up to par and help was not given to solve the issue. read more

My experience is unmatched every time. The way I'm greeted the time I walk into the store until the time I leave. They have a variety of flavors and different island treats to choose from. Thank you, will be visiting again read more

After doing some errands around the area, my friend and I were hungry. We looked online for options, and seemed like Caribbean Paradise was the closest spot in town. Going in, the restaurant wasn't super packed, and we decided to split the Jumbo Jerk chicken with cabbage and a upcharge of the mac n cheese ($3 extra) for total of $21.50 before tip. Moving onto my review, the food was okay. On the plus side; the chicken had great sweet to hot to salty islandy flavor, and was very tender! In addition, the meal itself was very filling, and certainly a good value for your buck. However, on the minus side, the rice & peas weren't fresh, and tasted bland. The cabbage as well didn't taste fresh too. Moreover, the mac n cheese was very dissapointing as it was a dry stack of noodles, in contrast to the cheesy crust on top. Overall, the food was alright, but could definitely use some tweaks. Final verdict 3/5. read more

Caribbean Paradise - Caribbean paradise indeed - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The oxtail tasted too Sweet and needed pepper and the rice and beans were the WORST rice and beans I've had from a Jamaican place and I've had Jamaican places in Vegas and they've tasted 5times as better and they wanted 3.50 extra for macaroni and the macaroni was OK. It definitely wasn't worth 3.50 more. It was good enough to get if it came as a regular side read more

The sign on the door indicated that the meal was $10.50, after placing the order was told $21 + tax. After pointing this out, we were told, "Oh we need to change the sign." I was disappointed that no efforts were made by the establishment to correct this or offer alternative. No, I did not ask, however it could have been a customer service opportunity to possibly win repeat business or afford at least 1 more star. The corn looked old, the rice was mushy, the sautéed vegetables were extremely vinegary and the fish did not taste fresh. I actually felt nauseous. Here's before photos, check it out. I would never go back. read more

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Not very attractive area of Jacksonville, but the restaurant, more of take out was very clean. Went there for lunch had the jerk chicken and beef patties. Very authentic and very good will be going there again. Prices very reasonable as well read more

The oxtail were very bland and jerk chicken way too salty. I wouldn't recommend. The fried plantains were disgusting read more

Caribbean Paradise - Oxtails and jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Service was good The oxtails where fire the rice was so good and the cabbage was good overall i would recommend coming here great food. read more

Caribbean Paradise - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The worse patty ever! Always dry! This shouldn't have been sold! Oxtails are always good, rice is hit or miss. Overall food is pretty good.Beef Patty read more

Caribbean Paradise - The worse beef patties ever! Beef patty Beef patties - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food was hot and tasty! I had a beef patty and sorrel juice as well. Won't be disappointed! read more

Caribbean Paradise - Brown stew chicken, yellow rice and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I feel like I got PUNKED! $46 totally wasted. We tried everything from the oxtails, snapper to the cabbage and cornbread and this just might be the worse Jamaican food I've ever had in my life. How do you mess up a beef patty? My recommendation is to keep your money. read more

I ordered the curry chicken. Very good and well seasoned. The wait time was very short and the restaurant handled Covid 19 very well. read more

Caribbean Paradise - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Went here last week for the first time because I didn't feel like driving all the way down Main street to the Jamaican spot that I normally go to. I ordered jerk chicken, rice & beans, cabbage, mac & cheese, and cornbread (because I overlooked the coco bread on the menu). The food was sooooo good, and the cornbread was unlike any I've had before (cinnamon and nutmeg or something). I legit wanted to call and ask what was in it! Fast forward a few days later and I didn't feel like cooking so, I stopped here AGAIN. This time, the guy who took my order seemed kinda short. I asked for jerk chicken. He said they were out. So I asked if the stew chicken was spicy to which he replied "No." Then I asked if there was any jerk shrimp. Again, "No." He was just short with me. No kind of customer service. I thought maybe he'd suggest something, but he didnt. Instead he let me and my money walk right on out the door. I probably would have ordered something he suggested, but there was no effort on his part to make a sale so.....‍ read more

Service was good. The sides were good. Jerk Chicken...salty and very hot and I have ordered this twice. It would actually be good if it were not for the salt because I can deal with the heat even though I don't prefer it. The veggie patty was just ok. Macaroni and rice was solid. Because I only get Jerk Chicken from a Jamaican restaurant I wont go back. read more

this was actually very good despite the reviews! i was nervous lol but i decided to give him a try and they did not disappoint! the best curry i've had here in jax this far! read more

Caribbean Paradise - large curry chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Friendly staff. Well portioned for a small plate. The oxtails and the veggies were very flavorful. read more

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Order experience is pleasant but twice I forgot to make sure my order was complete. The young man showed me my food and I still forgot that I ordered and paid for mac and cheese. Oxtail and cabbage are tasty. Sure wish I had that mac and cheese though. Last time it was the lemonade... I made sure I got it this time but at the price of missing the mac. read more

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this place over hyped i had 10x better Caribbean food in duval over the decade I been living here an don't try the jerk chicken I promise u it's not worth it read more

Oh.My.Goodness. I almost reluctantly post this review because I'm not sure if I want everyone to know how good the food is here. Hubby and I have previously tried the jerk chicken here (delish) but decided to branch out for an early dinner to-go. I called in a small order of stewed fish with cabbage and cornbread (comes with peas and rice) and hubby ordered the jumbo curry goat. Also ordered 2 slices of black cake. The lady was very friendly and asked if I minded waiting 20 minutes since the fish was prepared to order. Not a problem! We arrived about 25 minutes later and waited another 10 minutes for our food. We added festival to our order and ate those while waiting (first time trying fried cassava dough, think hush puppy meets cornbread but way lighter). The guy who took her order was very friendly and showed us our food before carefully packaging and walking out. The place is very small but clean and had great Jamaican music playing. Ok so about this fish - I had a entire fish (I believe snapper) that was deep fried, flaky and covered in this wonderful sauce and herbs that's reminiscent of tamarind but I can't quite place it. The rice and peas were a perfect accompaniment to the cabbage and plantains (didn't even miss the cornbread). I tried to be delicate but after a few minutes found myself tearing the fish apart by hand and licking fingers. I looked at hubby and he was doing the same. Thirty minutes later we tapped out and were fully satisfied with our meal. We sampled the cake (dark, fruity and very potent) but put aside for later. We will definitely return to this strip mall gem! read more

Caribbean Paradise - Stewed Fish with cabbage and plantain - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

It would be a better review however most businesses at least act like they appreciate you I spent 20 bucks on snapper (red) the 20 is not the problem because I got a whole fish and it was good , i probably won't be back though i forgot to order a drink the first go round and had no cash and was told i couldn't purchase it with my card because it wasn't more that 5 bucks never mind the 26.50 i just spent read more

the Jerk chicken meal was very good, also the price and Staff very friendly will definitely be back and the homemade lemonade was sooo good read more

Caribbean Paradise - Jerk chicken, cabbage, rice & beans and cornbread topped off with homemade lemonade - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The food was tasty. I'd prefer if the sides offered while ordering in person were also offered when ordering online. The online side dishes is the standard rice and beans, vegetable, and plantains. read more

Ordered oxtails straight bones. It was flavorful but not worth 16.00. Cornbread was dry and breaking up and didn't taste good. I wanted to give a try. Macaroni was ok and cabbage. I will stick to Main Street Caribbean restaurant. read more

Curry chicken, goat, cabbage and the macaroni was amazing... The spot is new to Dunn's Avenue also a convenient location to us living near by. Definitely recommend this place! Plus the staff is pleasant too. read more