Jerk chicken, rice and peas and cabbage were delicious. oxtail sauce was good and selection was…read moregreat

My favorite place to grab Haitian food. I always get the baked chicken which comes with rice and…read morebeans. I also love the fried plantains as an appetizer. This place is many grab and go and the staff are very friendly and will help you with the menu. The portions are also big and very filling.

The place have rodents droppings. The hot cooking foods is covered with plastic cover which was…read moredirty. The food is served in a plastic container. Knowing hot food shouldn't be on anything plastic due to the chemicals on these plastic plates. Overpriced, overly oil and not tasty at all.

Such a great spot to grab some food and enjoy at the beach or park…read more My husband has been raving about this place for years and we finally made the trip together. Anytime I order Jamaican food I go for a classic "oxtail" one of my favorite dishes and vineyard Caribbean did not disappoint. The food was so soulful and I loved every bite. The owner was so nice and accommodating to her customers as I date and enjoyed my food. We also got a beef patty while we waited and that was also delicious. I love that they had authentic Jamaican drinks and desserts on the menu as well. Will def be back.

Small location with no sitting options. Food is all takeaway but that's fine as long as you can…read morefind somewhere close to enough to enjoy the food without it getting cold. The jerk chicken had a little bbq taste to it and the rice & peas had a hint of coconut in it, which i had never had before. Overall, food was good and I'd recommend but wish there was sitting options or even beers available. The lady at the register was very nice tho and gave some back story on the history of the restaurant. Will be back and recommend to others.

Life is short. F.....it up! Family,Flavor, Friends…read more Was out tonight in the area went to the supercharged go kart place up the street. But one is something better than what the Place offered for food. Saw this nicely highly rated place and decided to check it out. This is a small mom and pops Restaurant when you first walk in the aroma of all the spices and the cooking reminds you of something from home. It's a acquaint place probably only seats about 20 people. Sing a table you have the atmosphere of being in Cuba except that it was 25° and we're in New England so now to the food we got the fried pork belly the pork sandwich and the Cuban all were very nicely made good quality, quality quality of food. Excellent bread did they use each bite was very savory and felt like it was cooked by your mom. Definitely leave her in the area and you're looking for something different. It's a must check out..

What an absolutely incredible restaurant. It was my first time trying Cuban food and definitely…read morewon't be my last. Parking can be a challenge here but you should be able to find some available street parking. When you enter Havana Cafe it feels authentic. I've never been to Cuba so of course take that with a grain of salt but I love the way they decorated and the music that was playing. Even though the restaurant is small we did not have trouble getting a 2 person seat. There were a few "reserved" tables as well so next time I visit I'll probably call ahead just to be safe Our waiter was incredible. Friendly, attentive, and offered some helpful suggestions. He was all of these things without being too pushy and made sure we felt properly checked on. I definitely recommend him but I wish I grabbed a name. For food we ordered a cheese and chicken empanada. Our waiter also brought out cilantro and habanero sauces. The empanadas were both incredibly crispy and filled will. The chicken was tender and had an intense but pleasant flavor. However, I think I preferred the cheese empanada. The sauces were both excellent as well. Even though I'm not a fan of cilantro I still liked this sauce! For dinner I had the fried sirloin with congris and fried yuca. The sirloin was perfectly tender and fried well. The yuca was also perfectly crispy while the congris was cooked well and had an excellent garlic flavor. I would definitely order this again. Some pictures made me think the portions would be small but I was satisfied after finishing my dish. We skipped dessert even though I was heavily debating trying the flan (maybe next time). My partner told me this was one of his "new favorite restaurants" which is high praise. I can not recommend Cafe Havana enough!

A SPECIAL PLACE TO TASTE CULTURES AND FOOD. Even when you…read moreare outside of Boston you might be in the mood for a meal that is different than what you expected. Maybe you want a bit of Italian food. Or maybe it is Latin food but not fully Mexican. You can not tell, but you know you want something different. It that is the case then you need to take a back road and look for something different. When doing this with friends we found a small place that looked like a hole int he wall. No cars outside. No one inside it seemed. But when the clock hit 6pm the people started to arrive. And in large numbers. We were lucky to have a reservation and get a table when we stepped inside. Inside it was different. Papagallo is a truly family restaurant. Even the younger of the family managed the front counter to check-in. We then went to the table with our menus. This is where we started. And it is some menu to consider. There is everything. You can find Italian, South American with specialties from Columbia. There is fish, meats, and even vegan if desired. It is all there. It can be a way to combine meals from all regions that you can try. Nothing will stop you. It also helps that the waiter will tell you of the specialties of the day and answer any questions you might have. And he will go into detail on this. And he can take your order without writing it down. Of course, the first thing to do is order a drink if you wish. They do have a bartender how can make anything. Naturally a good way to start is with a dry martini. That was filled to the top of the glass. It was ideal. We also had some special Spritz cocktails that were good and strong, but sweet enough to start the meal. Starting with appetizers we did have calamari which was not traditional Italian style. It was more Colombian in nature. It is lightly breaded, fried and tossed with garlic wine butter, sliced cherry peppers and tomatoes. Finished with a dash of parmesan cheese. But, it does have a spicy twist to it. And they were perfect. We also had an order of zucchini flowers that were covered and fried. These are rare to come by. Many restaurants do not even offer these or know how to make them. This was special as no one makes this except at home if you grow the zucchini. This was great. For the main entrees we went all over the place. A bit of everything that we could share and enjoy together. It was that good to share and experience. The special course was the Mofongo Relleno. It is a Puerto Rican favorite consisting of fried, mashed green plantains with garlic, olive oil and Chicharrónes. It is then sautéed with peppers and onions stuffed with chicken. It is a simple dish but nothing you can ever have outside of a Puerto Rican restaurant. And here it is alongside Italian dishes and New England seafood. Next up was Haddock Florentine. This was different. It is baked haddock topped with spinach, grape tomatoes, and crispy bacon in a lemon wine butter sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The sauce is a mixture with Pinot Grigio. It is tasty and light with just enough flavoring. From this we went to Salmon Oscar. It is grilled Atlantic Salmon served over Lobster ravioli with mushrooms, grape tomatoes, and asparagus in a sherry cream sauce. It was truly fresh with fresh caught salmon. It was a good taste with a good portion to go with. The meals were truly enjoyable and had a special taste. Cooked fresh you could have more since the portions were ideal. Naturally, after the meal there is time for dessert. Starting with an express, what more could you want. There was Italian desserts and South American desserts. But this being a special time we went for the Tres Leches. A tres leches cake is a sponge cake originating in North, Central, and South America soaked in milk. It is a very light cake with many air bubbles. This distinct texture is why it does not have a soggy consistency despite being soaked in a mixture of three types of milk. We also had the Pistachio Cake. This is a special cake that is truly light to the touch. Moist, fluffy pistachio cake made with a yogurt batter base and topped with a pistachio butter glaze is an elegant, but easy dessert. Toasting and grinding the pistachios yourself adds a little work, but results in a deep, rich, roasted pistachio flavor. In the end, this was a special meal to have on a special gathering with friends. It was a place hidden down a street not far from where we were but never knew of. The family is wonderful. They run this shop from the front door and into the kitchen. It is their way of presenting a taste and style many of us will never even know of. The meals are good. The portions are excellent. The pricing is perfect for what you will receive. Our compliments to the Chef and the team for offering a special meal. Papagallo. It is a mixture of cultures and tastes for everyone.

We really enjoyed being able to show up last minute and get seated by cheerful staff. The place was…read morehopping with joyful energy and happy patrons. Our server was lovely and made some recommendations. We tried the spicy and sweet calamari app and shrimp fajitas and I tried their famous mofongo with shrimp. I was so glad to try this - the outer crunchy plaintains were perfectly seasoned and the jumbo shrimp were cooked just right. The sauce made me want to lick my plate. The cocktails were generous and beautiful. So luck to have such a great place to eat nearby with a huge assortment of offerings. The food came out quickly and we were done in less than an hour. I highly recommend it!

I have ordered for my work team twice from here and OH MY GAWD! The pork plate and chicken plate…read moreare both AMAZING! The pork my personality favorite. Similar to the pork in Portuguese dishes like pork & little necks but with a crispy exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth flavor explosion on the inside. The brown rice with beans and the black beans in sauce are so good that it is my benchmark for a rice side going forward. In my last order I placed for 13 people the proprietor made a dish special for me to try on the house... basically all the elements of the pork plate but goat meat in place of the pork. I have had goat at game dinners in the past. You eat it and its pretty good and you're like "hmm, this ain't half bad!" This goat was absolutely phenomenal! Some of the most tender, not gamey meat I've ever had. I cannot recommend Sr. MARIES enough. If you're looking for something different from pizza or Chinese one night, try some Caribbean Cuisene from Sr. Marie. I promise it will be your first of many visits there!

The best oxtails i've ever had are from here and I've had homemade, Jamaican oxtails, but these…read moreoxtails... they're out of this world. I only wish there was an option for a larger portion of oxtails or extra on a plate because they're sooo delicious. The black rice always hits as well. So good! The pikliz is also great.

We always make the drive from Quincy to Brockton just to get the jerk chicken. There are plenty of…read moreother options around us, but we love Flava!

Dang their portions are generous. I came here in between shifts at work and one order of their jerk…read morechicken lasted me 3 days. Food was very nice and flavorful. I shared some leftovers with my dad cause he loves Jamaican flavors. I understand the comments from other people regarding front of house service. The chef was very polite though. Definitely a good place to go.

EVERYTHING was flavorful, hearty, healthy and fresh!!! This is going to be one of my go-to spots…read moreand I hope you guys don't go anywhere for a long time! I honestly felt so good after eating the food here and that's how you know the ingredients in your dishes are of good QUALITY. Our bodies can tell after we eat unhealthy American fast food, we feel sluggish and like sh*t but HERE at Kiwaz Caribbean Spice, I closed my eyes with every bite and I felt so good after I ate my food!!! They have a cool little set-up with a service window so you can order when you get there. I also saw they have seafood boil so I'm definitely going to try that my next time. God bless and thank you to the owners and chefs of this amazing cuisine! I am a Cambodian local of Lowell, born and raised, and your food reminds me of the love and herbs we pour into our own dishes.

Bought the fried fish which was bland and oily. The rice and beans had no taste. Waste of $50read more

Wanted something different tonight and found Mamajuana. This place is festive and welcoming. Our…read morewaiter recommended the sangria. I normally don't order that because honestly it is usually served watered down. This sangria had oranges, apples, cherries and strawberries, it was refreshing and absolutely delicious. I would honestly say that you should visit here just for the sangria alone. After the sangria it only got better. We have the chimi sliders for an apps - we'll make son order s them for himself but they were so good that we may have forced him to share. I had the octopus salad, loved it. My husband had the charrasco and loved it the mamajuana burger was devoured before I realized it and the crispy chicken was also a hit All in all this place delivered on every level.

I live right down the street from here so one day a friend and I wanted to check it out. I wasn't…read moredisappointed but I probably wouldn't come back too often. We both ordered the Mofongo and I found it to be dry and kind of tough which was a turn off but the margaritas tasted good and the owner came at the end with a shot of a house alcohol that was so good, I would of came back just for that. I would suggest trying it out, it could be better and maybe it just doesn't tickle my fancy but it might complete you. LOL

Full disclaimer: I'm Filipino, so there's definitely some bias here -- but Bright Light is such a…read morespecial spot. It's a small, family-owned restaurant that's half Filipino and half Jamaican, run by a Filipino Tita and her Jamaican husband. She learned how to cook Jamaican food to remind him of home, which honestly makes the whole place feel even more meaningful. The Filipino dishes I tried were authentic and tasted homemade -- the kind of food that feels like it came straight out of your auntie's kitchen. The Jamaican food was also delicious (I can't personally vouch for authenticity there), but everything we had was flavorful and satisfying. It's a great, casual, order at the counter spot -- and it's right next to a Filipino market, which makes the experience even better. I love supporting small businesses, especially ones that represent my culture. Bright Light is the kind of place that deserves the love.

I had heard about this spot for a while, and last week I finally had the chance to visit with a…read morefriend who's Filipino--and I'm glad I did. The restaurant is located right on the corner, with limited street parking and a small lot in the back. It's a cozy, casual place offering Filipino cuisine with a touch of Jamaican flavor. There's a comfortable dine-in area with several tables, and takeout is also available. The food was clearly fresh and homemade, and everything we tried was excellent. I had the jerk chicken, which was flavorful and well-prepared, but I was especially excited to try the Filipino dishes. I sampled a few different options, and each one was delicious and authentic. If you're in the area and looking for a unique mix of Filipino and Jamaican food, this spot is definitely worth checking out. Highly recommended. .