A great foray into Haitian cuisine. The Haitian Griyo dish was delicious and quite massive for the…read moreprice. It contained griyo (fried pork shoulder), rice and beans, bannann peze (fried plantains), pikliz (pickled veggies), side salad, and Sos Ti-Malice (warm hot sauce). The fried items in the dish were both flavorful and quite tender. The pikliz (pickled veggies) were a necessary, very tasty complement to the dish. The hot sauce was nice and quite balanced spice-wise. I also got the Soursop with Ginger and Lime drink (ask for their fresh juices). It was refreshing, with an intense ginger burn after each sip. However, it was pretty expensive at ~$9. Note that certain pictured menu items may not be available and other available items may not be on the menu. Definitely ask them for the current day's items. +1 for the solid service!

Pretty pricey for the quality, it's a mom and pop shop. Only one person who serves and cook for…read moreyou. Street parking. Most people order Togo because the restaurant is quite small and limited seating. If you want quick oxtail Jamaican food, you can find it here for the price of $26

A shockingly enjoyable experience…read more We were looking for a restaurant in the area, and weren't feeling any of the other options. The staff was super nice when we came in, We had the Jerk Berger, Garlic Fries and Baby Back Ribs with Plantain fries. Both were cooked well and had a really good flavor from the meat, and also the spicing and flavor were quite good. It sounds like they may be refreshing the interior, I would agree that would help as it felt a bit lost in design, and also a bit tired. I would definitely go back for the staff and the food.

I've been here so many times and recommended this place to so many people. Every time I'm in the…read morearea, I make it a point to eat here.. It pains me to write this review but I hope it's seen by management and they address this issue. I had a friend visiting from another state (drove for 10 hours in snow and ice). I was excited to bring them here for brunch. I made a reservation online the day before just in case. We arrived at 10am and the doors were locked. The hours said they'd be open at 9am. Tried getting the staff's attention but it seemed like we were being ignored. I called the phone number several times. No one picked up even though I could see staff inside. I even tried sending them a message on social media but no response. We ended up going to the breakfast spot next door. When we were done, we walked past the restaurant and of course it was open then. Needless to say, this experience was super disappointing. Communication about updated hours or picking up the phone isn't too much to ask for. One bad experience isn't a dealbreaker but two will be. I hope management fixes this quickly.

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.

Spectacular. Amazing food, and extremely pleasant owner. I have yet to order a meal I didn't like…read more I hope they stay here for a long time.

This service never fails to provide the quality of food that you will prepare equally just as good…read more Clean dining area after you've purchased your meal. No great privacy but clean with a touch and feel of the Caribbean.

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.

Was not able to try this restaurant after purchasing a too good to go bag and got there I then…read morerealized unfortunately that they were closed on vacation for a couple of weeks. But I have had their food before. It is excellent. They do catering, which is what they did for us a birthday party for us and anniversary party and the food is amazing. The jerk chicken is just out of this world, moist and tender. The woman who owns this is a wonderful person I've known for years her quality of workmanship as well as her cooking is above board. Anyone who goes there and enjoys her food and cooking will definitely get a first-hand experience of Caribbean food

The food is full of flavor , and the price point is reasonable. The best part is you will find…read moreservice with a smile

This place is the truth. It was my 1st time here while home for the 4th. I would say this is the…read morebest Jamaican restaurant I've been to in forever in either Mass or NC. I had the Roasted Snapper with rice and peas and cabbage. Simply delicious. The Haddock appetizer is the bomb but beware the escovish is extremely spicy hot. The rice and peas are as good as my Moms.

The food was delicious best Jamaican food I've had in a long time, the oxtails with cabbage and Mac…read more10/10. Jerk chicken and rice, spot on. Curry goat very good but the chili shrimp omg. When first waking in lady's at the take out counter had the worst attitude ever! For no reason . The waitress on the other hand was very sweet and attentive. The food was fresh. The ambiance was cool the place is massive. Other than slight attitude from a counter help everything else was a plus

Excellent customer service! Perhaps why they churn in and out customers in a blink. The food is…read morepacked diligently in spill-proof containers, with a heart for customer satisfaction. I appreciated that so much! My child said he'd retake the train for the jerk chicken; he devoured it lovingly! Not the same with my oxtail; I wanted curry goat, but it was no more. Too oily for my liking, and not the savory spiced oxtail I've had in several Caribbean restaurants. I liked the collard greens, though....but give my food to a man sitting in the park across. It appeared to be a "to-go" place, as the space is limited for movement and sitting around to eat. But across the street is a park off Main Street. Still, the menu is varied, with something for everyone!!

I'm so glad I found this place in Waltham! The food was terrific and the woman taking my order was…read moreso friendly. I had the fried pork (griot) with rice and beans, along with plantains and the pikliz which were all amazing! I'll definitely be a regular. Merci beaucoup!

Hidden Gem and Unassuming is exactly how I'd describe El Criollo Restaurant in Dracut. Last night…read morewas date night with my two girlfriends and we met up with some of our foodie friends for another food adventure--this time, it took us to the Caribbean. Criollo is located in a small strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside, but as soon as you open the doors you know you're in for a treat. The decor is polished and cozy with a nice bar area; the kitchen is semi-open so you can see the flames as your food is firing. They have fantastic Caribbean and Puerto Rican fare with beautiful, thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Everything was fantastic from start to finish. Here were some of the highlights: -Chicharron: crispy pork belly bites, need I say more -Alcapurria jueyes (Fried crab fritters): golden, crispy fritter with a crunchy exterior and soft, savory inside with flavorful crab filling. The fresh bites from the onion slaw were a nice touch with these. -Chicken empanadas: dip these in the pink sauce with a touch of their spicy sauce and you're in heaven. Slightly crisp and flaky exterior with a tender, chewy bite, perfect for holding the delicious filling. -Mofongo with shrimp and garlic sauce: if you've never tried garlic sauce on Mofongo, I highly suggest it. It's creamy and garlicky in all the right ways. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the Mofongo brought me right back to my trip to Puerto Rico where I first fell in love with it. -Churros: truly the best ones I ever had. It was a last minute add on because "why not!" and the best decision! We made reservations for 6:30pm and when we arrived it wasn't overly busy, but by the time we left every table was filled. And that's no surprise based on our experience.

Hidden Gem! Amazing food! Definitely do not miss this restaurant. Recommend reservations for…read moredinner, not a big space.

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.

I felt lucky to find this Caribbean restaurant in Falls River and never had Haitian food before.I…read morewas told all The Caribbean restaurants were in Boston. I ordered the fried pork and stew chicken with rice and peas and plantain. Both meals came with a side salad. The food was packaged well and arrived nice and hot. The portions of the food were very good for the price. Food was seasoned well and was authentic Caribbean cuisine.

$31 FOR THIS?!…read more Listen... I really tried to give this place the benefit of the doubt, but baby, NO. I paid $31 for this tiny little box of food that looked like a damn bento box, plus some mac and cheese. And when I tell you I was disappointed... I was DISAPPOINTED. First of all, the jerk chicken was basically bones and scraps. I'm talking barely any meat whatsoever. I was literally looking through it like... "Okay... where is the chicken?" Then the rice and peas were UNDERCOOKED. Crunchy. The cabbage? Also undercooked and crunchy. I got a whole bunch of rice, but what am I supposed to do with a whole bunch of crunchy rice? The plantains? Two tiny pieces. TWO. And then we have the mac and cheese. Chile... what was THAT?! Dry, bland, tasteless, and honestly looked like somebody boiled some noodles, threw some shredded cheese in there, put it in a cup, and said, "Yep, that's mac and cheese." No seasoning. No creaminess. No flavor. Just... noodles and cheese. So to recap: $31 for a tiny little box of food, scraps of chicken, undercooked rice, undercooked cabbage, TWO tiny pieces of plantain, and some dry-a$$ mac and cheese? Yeah... no ma'am. I was standing ight here at City Hall Plaza looking at this food like you have GOT to be kidding me. 10/10 would NOT recommend. Actually, I'm giving it a 10/10 disappointment rating, because at least they were consistent.

In town for a soccer tournament, so i did my research of where i could eat "off the beaten path."…read moreMan, am i glad i did! Pulled up & they seemed closed so i was kinda bummed. Then, the owner(?) came out & we chatted. I was just super psyched that he was so genuine- he listed off what he had left. I settled on jerk pork, rice & peas, mac & cheese. He took off & came back with a 5lb to go container all bagged up!! $28. Ummm, ok. Here's $35 cash. Let's move on. Absolutely delicious!! I only upset i can't have another plate for lunch tomorrow! Don't walk- run or drive fast to get here for an awesome plate of food & positive vibes!