Food was good! Definitely coming back. Customer service was excellent. I recommend the jerk chickenread more

They catered a lunch at my office and and the jerk chicken was legitimately the best chicken wings…read moreI've ever eaten. Perfectly cooked and the sauce was INCREDIBLE. They've got a kick to them too, almost feels like a numbing sauce! I had to find out who made these wings. So so good.

I got the chicken roti, and it was fantastic! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the…read morecurry sauce was rich and full of flavor. The roti itself was soft, light, and perfectly fluffy. Service was great friendly and fast. My only small wish is that they'd remove the bones, or at least the bigger ones, but overall it was absolutely delicious. I'd definitely come back!

Loved, loved, loved the Brown Stew Chicken. I gave mine a little kick with some Cajun seasoning…read more(Slap Ya Mama!). Delicious!

I actually came here last week to try them out but never got around to leaving a review…read more On my first visit, I ordered the fried fish sandwich with mac and cheese. Both were really good, but the fish sandwich was definitely the star of the show. The portion size was generous, and the flavor was outstanding. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to come back today. This time I ordered the same meal and added a fish platter. I also tried the newly added fried chicken wingettes, which were very good as well. I placed my order online, but when I arrived, I was told they had already closed at 3:00 PM. After I showed them that my order had been placed online before I arrived, they still took the time to make my food. Not only did they honor my order, but because of the mix-up, they hooked me up with an incredibly generous portion of fish. That level of customer service is exactly what keeps people coming back. Great food, generous portions, and excellent customer service--it's a winning combination. I highly recommend giving Taste Buddz a try. With food this good and service like that, I just might be back tomorrow!

The food at Taste Buds is actually very good that's the disappointing part. I wanted to support…read morethis business because I believe in supporting local businesses, but unfortunately, the customer service completely overshadowed the quality of the food. My experience with the owner was unpleasant. She came across as rude, dismissive, and lacking the level of professionalism customers deserve. I understand that running a successful business is stressful. Being short-staffed, dealing with equipment issues, or needing renovations can be frustrating, but those challenges should never be taken out on customers. We didn't create those problems, and we shouldn't be made to feel unwelcome because of them. As the owner, your attitude sets the tone for your entire establishment. If the person leading the business treats customers poorly, it naturally makes people wonder what kind of culture exists among the rest of the staff. First impressions matter, and customer service is just as important as the food you serve. Again, the food is good there's no denying that. But great food alone isn't enough to earn my business. People remember how they were treated long after they've finished their meal. I genuinely hope the owner takes this as constructive criticism. A change in heart, a little more patience, kindness, and respect toward customers could take this business even further. I would love to see Taste Buds succeed, but until the customer service improves, I won't be returning or recommending it to others. I sincerely hope things improve because everyone wins when businesses serve both great food and great hospitality.

It is a takeout joint. The food didn't overly impress either in its taste or its appearance. If you…read morewant something to fill the hole in your stomach, you can go here. The location of the place is sketch - the service is from behind glass screen, I felt like I was in a check cashing joint. We went as a staff to get some authentic Jamaican food... the ambiance was not that. Definitely no return trip in store fo this place

I been coming to this spot for some years now. Over the years they have added more authentic…read moreJamaican choices to their menu. Usually go for the chicken soup and fruiti tuti cakes lol. Today I got the jerk chicken lunch special with oxtail gravy on my rice. It's pretty good. The service is slow so if you want to jump in and out order ahead. There still may be a wait but still quicker. They have a caribbean vibe soon as you walk through the door. The people there are friendly so that helps with the wait. I would recommend trying them out

ORDER NOW! This food truck came by my apartment complex and…read morenavy yard, and I'm so glad I gave it a try! Had their vegan double and babyyyyyyy! It was filling and I didn't even notice there was no meat - and the PEPPER SAUCE! I'm an African girl so the spice level is high but goodness the herbs and spices were AMAZING! The chickpeas are soft, luscious, delicious, and flavorful! I am just blown away by the flavors and speediness of the app with ordering and picking up the order in a hassle free way. Definitely check this food truck out!

This roaming food truck was a surprise delight for my apartment complex. Ordering had a few…read morehiccups (due to technical glitches in the service they were using), but after it was resolved things went along quickly enough. I ordered their combo platter with the whole lot of their curry entree offerings (oxtail, chicken, shrimp). The platter was definitely enough for a double meal, but I was hungry so it went down quite readily. You'd probably get better value ordering regular platters (based on sides and rice), but the combo was a good way to sample all of them for my solitary self. Food quality is definitely there in spades. The whole thing smelled delicious on the way up my elevator and it was an explosion of flavor in my mouth. The pilaf was just perfect to go along with the curries that I could not describe (but trust me, it was good). The plantains and cabbage were solid sides to go with the main course and were cooked to perfection. Now if only they came to my locale more often...

This food truck has started popping up around my office lately. A coworker told me about it, and I…read moreinitially looked for it and couldn't find it. But now I seem to find it conveniently on 19th whenever I'm walking over there! Right now they're there on Mondays and Thursdays -- I recall searching for them on other days, but I didn't see them at the locations their website said they would be. But since it's been consistently coming to 19th Street, I have had the opportunity to have it twice, and I had the JerkBowl each time. The chicken comes off the bone so easily, and it is indeed JERKED! It's got a great taste, and the yellow rice it comes with compliments it very well. I will be trying their mac and cheese and greens in the near future, hopefully. I hope that they continue to get great business because this is food that should not be ignored! They seem to also actively become familiar with their regulars and they're super polite.

I FINALLY got to this spot!! It's been on my list of "Go To's" for a second now. Good people let me…read moretell you...I'm so very glad that I went!! Located at 6120 Marlboro Pike., District Heights M.D. nestled between a tattoo parlor, and a couple other stores you'll find @luvplatesgrill with their beautifully designed black & orange signage!! This spot is momentarily take out only, they accept cash, and credit/debit, and they also have catering available. Their menu is concise, simple, and effective. They have sizable bowls like their DC Gumbo (with turkey sausage, and hormone free chicken $15), and their Homestyle Jerk Chicken (24 hour marinated wings smothered over red beans & rice $15). They also have some signature sandwiches like their "Jimmy Blue"(Maryland lump crab cake $20), and their "Fall off the Bone"(24 hour LuvRub-Ribs-w/BBQ sweet sauce $10). The sides include their World Famous Mac n Cheese (pictured-$8 reg. size), "Mamas Greens"(pictured-$8 reg. size), and their flavorful Red beans & Rice ($4 reg. size). On this trip I copped their Mac n Cheese, a Homestyle Jerk chicken sandwich (pictured-$6 on potato bread), and their 3 for $20 deal where I chose the Pan-seared Salmon ($3 extra), Mamas greens, and the 24 hr. Jerk chicken with the Red beans, and rice. So I started by dipping into the greens...FRESH, and seasoned to perfection!! I then took a bite out of the jerk chicken sandwich...I didn't want to stop!! It was glistening with flavor, a hint of bbq mixed with the jerk made for a tasty sandwich. Then I put a fork to the jerk wings, and watched the meat fall off the bone right into the red beans and rice. Spiced right, savory...it hit the spot. So I'm not a huge Salmon fan, but their pan seared fish with peppers, jerk sauce with a hint of bbq...made me a bigger fan!! Deliciousness!! Lastly I tackled that Mac n Cheese...I was leery via the price, and the "World Famous" title. When you go...GET IT...it's worth it. Customer service was phenomenal, they patiently explained their meals, and spotlighted the freshness of their food (which you can definitely taste). Parking is tricky, it's a very small lot they share. GO!! TRUST!! That's it.

I got the pigs feet dinner with potato salad and string beans with a side of chitterlings. Husband…read moregot the oxtails with cabbage and rice and peas. OMG, the portions are huge and worth every penny. This is definitely a must!! I drove an hour from St. Mary's County to get food. It's definitely worth the drive.

Average soul food I…read morewent to Keith & sons because I heard a few people rave about their breakfast & dinner plates, so I had to try it out since I was in the area. I went to get the fried chicken plate with two sides of mac & collard greens. The mac & cheese was a bit dry, the collard greens were okay, & the chicken tasted good. I did enjoy the portions of my meal because I was able to have leftovers for dinner the next day. I was able to sit inside to eat & I enjoyed the art that they have on their walls. The food is displayed buffet style so it's easy to see what you want to order. the staff are nice & service is fast pace so you can get in & out unless there's a line.

This place is awesome. It is located in a little strip mall. There is limited street parking…read moreavailable and a small lot outside the strip mall. This is a carry out only place. They do not have a dining room. They serve Jamaican food and drinks here. I placed my order online. I got the jerk chicken wings with cabbage, potatoes and coco bread. I also got an order of their plantains. The guy working the counter was very friendly and my order was ready when I got there. My food was packaged very well. The food did not last much longer than after the picture of it was taken. The food was so good. I wanted more. The wings were every flavorful and had a little kick to it. The potatoes were mmmmmmmmm. and the cabbage was not your usual cabbage, but was still very delicious. The coco bread tasted like a good regular roll, but was still fresh and really good. The plantains were perfectly prepared and sweet like i like them. I was literally licking my container that my food came in after I devoured it. I highly highly recommend checking this place out. I will absolutely be back very soon.

After seeing this business go viral for its jerk wings on Peaks' YouTube channel, I decided to give…read morethem a try. Unfortunately, my first experience was pretty disappointing. I called ahead and ordered the snapper and honey jerk wings. The gentleman on the phone told me the food would be ready in 45 minutes. I arrived about 50 minutes later, only to be told that both the chicken and snapper would take another 45 minutes. That was a really bad first impression, especially after calling ahead specifically to avoid a long wait. Since I didn't want to wait another 45 minutes, I switched my order to whiting and oxtail. My wife wasn't impressed with the whiting. The oxtail had good flavor, but unfortunately, the portion was mostly bones and fat with very little meat. The one decent-sized meaty piece was chewy and hadn't been cooked down enough. There was one smaller piece that had the tender texture I expect from properly cooked oxtail, which made the tougher pieces even more disappointing. Overall, the food wasn't terrible, but it definitely didn't live up to the hype or make up for the poor experience. Food: 6/10 Customer Service: 2/10 I wanted to like this place, especially after hearing so much about the jerk wings, but between the inaccurate wait time, having to completely change my order, and the quality of the food I received, this was a disappointing first visit.