Not bad! The overall current rating worried me, but I still wanted to give this place a try and I am glad I did. What I had from here is good! Ordered the bacalao guisado (salted cod stew) which came with rice and beans and side salad. Everything was pretty tasty and it was a large portion size (enough for two meals). However, the bacalao guisado was a tad saltier than I've had before, which is my only small complaint. It was still quite delicious though. Beans are alright. Will definitely order food from here again and try some other menu items. read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Bacalao Guisado - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

So the food was mid and they charge $22 for a Cosmo that wasn't even good. Then I ordered the grilled vegetables as a side and they brought me a kebab of grilled vegetables which was so soggy. We used to love this place, but I am not sure I will be coming back. Not worth the cost. read more

This restaurant is so good! If you're looking for authentic Dominican food, this is the place to go! We had the fried pork, goat stew and fried red snapper. Everything was well seasoned and delicious! The rice was delicious and well cooked. I did a pick up order and it was ready within 15 minutes of ordering. The restaurant was quaint but authentic. I already went back since this trip! read more

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I ordered the sancocho. It was absolutely terrible. The serviced sopa de res. One waiters ignored me the whole time until I told last name and that I was married to Dominican man, she instantly changed. Not real authentic Dominican food at all!!! This was my second chance at this restaurant. Won't be back for a third. Just try Baltimore or DC read more

Amazing service the owner is open to personally giving recommendations services are top tier and the food you will feel that you are eating very healthy and delicious . read more

Ok let me start off by saying. I have been on the hunt for a Red Snapper fish for over a week now. I was so glad to come upon this place. The Snapper was fried the way I like it. It came with rice and a salad. I like the ingredients they use to make the salad. It was a combination of shredded cabbage, red and green peppers. Carrots and tomatoes with the dressing already blended in. Not sure what they used but it was tasteful. It also came with a side of red beans sauce. My fish also came with it's own red pepper sauce. It was delicious! The plantains was nice and ripe. Which is the way I like it. My husband enjoyed his seafood platter as well. Actually I enjoyed everything that I endured. I placed my order online. Thru grubhub Pre-paid and everything was ready for pickup as promised. I did notice that they offer outdoor seating as well as indoors. I can see myself returning for the Red Snapper alone. Especially if I can't find a Caribbean restaurant in the area that have Red Snapper available. read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Games al Ajillo ( shrimp in garlic sauce). With plantains and rice. - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

I probably should not order the same thing every time I come to this venue, but when I crave my favorites... this is the place! My family likes the same food, but we do eat other entrees like the awesome soups and steak and chicken and beans and rice and salad.. You can get the idea, we like everything on this menu! I see some Puerto Rican dishes on the menu that I want to try along side of my favorites. I crave the taste, textures, smells, and friendly service. I had them once host my son's entire basketball team here for a special lunch during season. The guys and parents loved the family style serving that we had. It was like our own private classy buffet! Teenage athletes can eat a lot!! And they really appreciated that they could taste the Love!! The venue is spacious and they even have live music on certain nights. I'm craving the flavors as I write this review! I'm sure you will enjoy as well! read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Chicharon De Cerdo - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

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Very good food. Mofongo was delicious. The place is decorated as dominican place. The service was good also. And the owener is a nice guy. read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

I had high hopes for this place, as I have been looking for a place that serves Mofongo near DC. It came up in my suggestions to try, so I gave it a shot but was pretty disappointed... To start with the good stuff: the owner/manager was very friendly and the service was quick. The mofongo tasted pretty good, but that is about it. The pork was so dry and hard it was not even worth eating. It was like trying to saw through a piece of leather. I threw out a few pieces which is extremely rare for me (especially after paying $20 for the dish)... The mofongo was great and maybe paired with another meat it would be worth more stars but due to how tough the pork was, I do not think I will be returning... read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Mofongo - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

Yum! I've been craving Dominican food for sometime not realizing this restaurant is 10 minutes from me right outside of Columbia. Today I had the chicken soup for lunch. For dinner rice and beans, and a order of tostones (twice fried green plaintains). The soup is bursting with flavor and the chicken falls right off the bone. My daughter is 100% responsible for the 2nd trip. She requested to go for dinner after trying the soup. Next on the list is the Sancocho my absolute favorite. Stay tuned for more Dominican cuisine along with some fabulous photos! read more

Cazabe Restaurant - the name of the restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

Who would have known!? My grandmother lives literally 1.5 miles down the street, I passed by this restaurant all the time to get gas at the Royal Farms. Today I had a rough night, and I decided I needed a drink. Being that it is Tuesday, I was searching for a place that offered taco Tuesday. Although this restaurant did not have any specials, they did not disappoint. The restaurant was almost SPOTLESS! The bathroom was fresh and clean. The drinks were inexpensive but flavorful. The food was very tasty! I opted for Tex-Mex, being that I was in the mood for tacos. I ended up getting the fajitas which were delicious! My total bill only came to 30 bucks, and I had a full-size to go back! I did try the pastelitos, They were great as well. Next time I come back, I will try they are paella or other Latin dishes. Definitely will come back again read more

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The staff is nice and yes it's affordable and good prices however, that's about all I can say that was good. I read the reviews and they seemed all over the place and decided to see for myself. I ordered taquitos (they were decent, pastelitos de chicken (they were out of them), tostones (no flavor or salt) , skirt steak (which was not a skirt steak but some low quality beef of some kind, that gravy on it - never have I had churrasco from a Caribbean restaurant that didn't have chimichurri, honestly it reminded me Salisbury steak) , the rice and beans (beans were watered down and flavorless), passion fruit juice(they didn't have it), margarita was meh. read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Churrasco with worst beans and rice ever. - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

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First time here. It was ok. Strawberry Margarita looked better than it tasted. However the chicken noodle vegetable soup was very feeling. They offer happy hour. Would go back for the soup. 8/7/18 I went back again. I had better service and a grande burrito, fully loaded with steak, shrink, chicken, beans, and rice. Very tasty. As always, negra modelo to wash it all down. Bon Apetit. read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Grande Burritos. Not pretty, but tasty. - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

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We come here every time that we are in the area. Amazing food, service, vibes. Margaritas are great too.

The first time I came to Cazabe I wasn't sure what to expect. My significant other said, "It's a hidden gem". He also has a basic palate. One meal and it has been our weekly date place For the last 10 years. It has also changed my opinion on his palate. He knows flavor. He is just selective. The staff are so friendly and attentive without hovering. Busy days, less busy days. Doesn't matter. The food is delicious, the staff are amazing. The owner makes a point of visiting the tables and thanking you for your patronage. His daughter is also a staff member. It is a true family business that treats the patrons like extended family. My personal suggestions are the Bistec, Gambas and margaritas. Hubby says fajitas. You can't go wrong with real street tacos! read more

I came here for my birthday, the food was good. I ordered two piña coladas, 1 with alcohol another without. The Piña colada was the worst ones I've ever tasted in my whole life. Shortly after the photo, and I tasted it, they went to add more pineapple juice. Do not order it, it's terrible. read more

This place is delicious! I wasn't familiar with Dominican food and this was a great introduction. My favorite part was the fried cheese and pastelitos. Definitely try the sausage, salami, and Madura de certo too. Great for meat lovers. The service was good and welcoming. I can't wait to get this place again. read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Sorry it's already picked over but this is the chicken, sausage and pork. - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

We had the Dominican platter at work. The good smells brought in half of the office place and those mooches ate half of our food! A lot of them honks only frequent bland chain places like Outback or Texas Roadhouse, but they loved every item in this tray! read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Platter - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

Wonderful small place off the beaten path! We ate the food so fast- sorry no pictures! The sancocho was new for me and just amazing! I haven't had yucca fries in years and almost cried- they were so good! The waitstaff was sweet and prompt- food came quickly! Yum! read more

A decent spot for the area, the food was good it did its job for the craving. If you're looking for a nice little spanish spot in the area this will do. Seems like on the weekends they have parties might have to stop in on a Friday to see what's the crowd vibes like but over all ill be a repeat customer read more

Latin American food. Service was attentive and they had a pretty good selection of Mexican beers. I ended up drinking two bottles of Presidente at $5 a piece. I opted for the shrimp in a garlic cream sauce and it was tasty. Creamy but not garlicy enough. The big scoop of white rice did a great job on the sauce. The plantains were excellent. Overall, it was a three star "A-OK" experience. read more

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Food is absolutely amazing! Staff is super friendly. Service is top notch and the atmosphere is perfect. Never had a bad experience or bad food. Always a must stop when visiting my friend in Hanover. They treat us like family when we are there. Keep doing what you're doing, it's perfect! read more

First time customer. The bartender was friendly. Food was excellent. I had the fiesta platter. Prices seemed about average read more

Cool place and environment, drinks Are good but idk who Made the decision on the small cup Size, paying close to $3 $4 for passion fruit drinking from a kid Kiddie cup. Idk maybe the girl was new and didn't know, I told her that's not a cup but she insisted it was. The famous red cups were larger, to believe she even tried to put ice in it lol. The food is good, use to be better idk maybe cook change. All in all if your in the area check them out but driving just to come here not worth your time. Now the bar section is definitely like being in the Dominican Republic with that local feel with fellow local chatting and drinking. read more

atmosphere is very welcoming the margaritas are the best! I visit one of my best friends in the area and we make sure we eat there! food is delicious! read more

Food was a bit bland but the service was wonderful. The background music was good and at the correct volume. If I go back I'll probably read other reviews and choose different dishes. Whatever the people next to us were having smelled and looked wonderful. read more

I have driven by this place hundreds of times and finally decided to stop in to give it a try. I came in on a Friday night and it wasn't too crowded. It has an address on Washington Blvd but you actually have to turn onto Guilford road to get into the parking lot. The lot is a decent size with plenty of parking rather close to the entrance. The building looks a little older but maintained pretty well. The decor is hmm I really don't have any words to describe it. The interior is pretty small. On to the most important part of the actual meal and service. I would be lying if I said I could spell or pronounce what Ordered but it was great. Service was a little slow because they only had two waitresses. They were very nice though. Over all I would definitely be back to try a few more things on the menu. read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

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Good food good service. Empty restaurant at 4:30pm weekday is not too uncommon but I was really surprised because the food was actually pretty good. Prices decent. Home-style Latin American food. read more

My favorite restaurant. Often eat here, or ubereats from, Cazabe two or more times a week. I dont ever leave yelp reviews, but I see they have been bombed lately, dont believe it, delicious food, welcoming staff (though weekday evenings don't always have English speaking staff), service is quick and friendly, parking is beyond "easy", I know it has a hole-in-the-wall quality, but it is an amazing and largely undiscovered gem, try it once you'll see. Food selection has all the staples of "Mexican" food with a Dominican flair. If you like "Mexican" food try it once and don't thank me, pay it forward and tell someone else read more

Having been here 3 years ago and having a horrible experience, I was delighted to be pleasantly surprised by our delicious dining experience last night. Good Dominican food is hard to find outside of NY, GA and Miami and Cazabe was way up there with some of the best home cooked meals I've had at the hands of Dominican moms and grandmas and that is a very high ranking. Goat with arroz con gandules (Dominican version of rice and peas) was on point! It tasted like it had been cooking all day (in a very good flavorful and tender way!) rice had flavor and tasted fresh. We got tostones, ripe plantains and side of avocado... 'cause you can't have good food without avocado :) Hubby got chicharrón de pollo (fried hard chicken pieces) he was pleased with the flavor and portion. White rice with side of beans hit the spot for him and sealed the flavor town deal. My mom, old-time world renounced (in her mind) food critic had mondongo (beef tripe) now if you don't eat tripe then you don't but if you do you know how hesitant you can get when you see it on a menu, you crave it but you wonder... and she thought about it for a while and went for it... people my whole table got quiet when that plate arrived, she saw it, smelled and stirred for what seemed to be 10 minutes (more like 5 seconds but still) she did the taste test and savored. She said nothing and for my mom that is a lot!!! I knew she liked it when she got some more and poured it on top of her rice... we smiled and devoured our meal! I only took away 1 star because they forgot our salads but honestly we didn't miss it cause the food was banging and because my mom ordered a morir soñando, a Dominican drink made of orange juice and evaporated milk, and she said it was not authentic but in flavor was ok. Good thing to highlight, they also serve some classic Mexican dishes. My son had shrimp fajitas that were huge and good flavor. The kids had nachos and taquitos and it was gone quickly So I guess it was good (go figure!) If you go on the weekend in the evening there is a nightclub on the other side of the restaurant, bachata was good the whole time we were there. It felt festive and it reminded me of being back in Panama. I look forward returning to try the gambas al ajillo. read more

Food is always good. Not too salty and great portions. Staff is very friendly and helpful

This has been my 4th time visiting this establishment and I'm never disappointed. During COVID they adhered to social distancing and disposable plates and utensils which was a nice and thoughtful touch. The place is decorated like a restaurant you would see in any Caribbean country. The colorful decor and the true to life rooster perched on the hut didn't go unnoticed. The restaurant also has a bar area with a small dance floor and great Latin music playing as you dine. The staff is very pleasant and you might even get the owner to stop by and say hello. The food is plentiful and delicious. The menu consists of appetizers, poultry, seafood, desserts and drinks. I personally have enjoyed the Salmon. Chicken, and taco dishes and highly recommended. read more

This was the first time my fiancé and I went to this restaurant. The decor was a little dated but a great local spot for some home style Dominican food. Great flavor, generous size pound the service was great also a full size bar in the back of the restaurant. This may be our local hang out spot. Definitely will be back. read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Paella was amazing!!! - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

First time customer. We found this place by accident. Decided to have lunch. Walked in, nice down home atmosphere. We ordered strawberry margarita and negra modela for starters. Meal was Carne asada and Chivo Guisado, with a presidente. Food was amazing, our server was amazing. You owe it to your taste buds to check this place out! We will be back. read more

Cazabe Restaurant - Chivo Guisado - Caribbean Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

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We got the goat stew, it was really good tasted very delicious but came with r white rice and a tasty salad as well! read more

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First time visiting Cazabe for some Dominican cuisine. It was very empty at 12:05 pm. Should have been a clue but I ignored that and sat down. No pictures of dishes in the menu or collateral material should have been another clue. After reviewing the extensive menu, I ordered the chicken pastelitos (chicken patties) and yucca frita (fried cassava to us Caribbean people) to start with. I got passion fruit from their Natural juice selections. I debated between the rotisserie chicken or Chicharron De Pollo (marinated fried chicken on the menu). I opted for the marinated fried chicken with rice and beans based on the description. Server came back to check infrequently even though there were no other patrons. Spanish music playing softly in the background was nice. Décor was interesting. Between the yucca and the two large pastelitos, water and passion fruit juice I was getting full by the time my food came out. I did not expect the chicken to look like it did. The chicken was small crispy pieces with bones in them. I ate a few pieces and noted the fat was not trimmed from the meat before frying. I could not tell what the marinade was. I ate the rice and beans which were good but I could not finish the dry chicken. If this is how Dominicans do marinated fried chicken, I will pass. I may not be back to this place again or I may re-visit to try their rotisserie chicken to compare to Peruvian rotisserie chicken which I enjoy. read more

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Cazabe is different, if stuffed dead animals freak you out, sit as close to the exit as possible! We spotted a rooster on a make-shift house (the bar) and a deer that was not only mounted on the wall, but so were his hooves-now that I've never seen. When we decided to head out to Jessup, for the haunted house, we were like what do we do here, only thing most people know about Jessup is the jail. Cazabe is a Dominican restaurant with a full bar and Spanish Karaoke on Saturday nights. Interestingly enough around 9pm hardly no one was in here, we weren't sure if there was a special night or what? But the food wasn't too bad, I had this shrimp in creamy garlic sauce--the sauce was too milky, although I must say the shrimp were fresh. The plantains were good, but it was the Patron margarita that got the party started. So what do I do next? Make my way to the back lounge and dance to the quirky Spanish ballad this old guy was belting out. Dominican restaurants aren't located on every corner, so it's nice to know that Jessup has a little diversity. read more

Probably driven past this place a million times, and never even paid attention to the name. So when I saw the pictures of how good the food looked on yelp, I was surprised when I pulled up. I came with the family around lunch time on the weekend, and there was only us for a good part of the meal. However the food was actually really good, and out server was really nice. I can actually say that I have been to a bunch of other places serving similar cuisine, that are far worse then Cazabe, but probably do more business. Not sure what the deal is with this place, but i'm guessing location (though they are on a corner lot on rte.1) Whatever the case may be, I was definitely impressed with the food, and will definitely be coming back for more Chivo Guisado. read more

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This is one of places that are close to my work and hence convenient for me to grab lunch with colleagues. Its not very fancy place but I liked the authentic music that they play. Service is usually slow because they are shorthanded. I think there are only two waitresses, so it can be a pickle if there's rush but usually its 10 - 15 min wait. The food is okay-ish. Being vegetarian, I usually get veggie Quesadilla which is greasy so I get it without cheese. I love their yuca frita and plantains. The house salad is always fresh and crunchy. read more

Glad I was able to find another restaurant that was open after 11 because I couldn't get a drink or a menu when I came here last night. Turns out, they don't serve African Americans here.After 3 attempts to get a drink, I asked my other friends if they had trouble getting a drink at the bar and they expressed the same concerns- the bar tender refused to serve them. Our OTHER friends were quickly acknowledged and served. Horrible customer service-I won't be coming back here. read more