The food was authentic Jamaican. The owner and her husband are both from Jamaica. I ordered the…read morejerk chicken and my husband ordered the oxtails. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection.

Was in the mood for some Jamaican food after having just walked around the TY Young Park and this…read morerestaurant came up within a 10 minute drive. To our surprise, we saw they have daily lunch specials (just know they cut off after 3 pm). I got the small sized meal with oxtail, rice and peas, plantains with a side of the Mac & cheese (additional charge). My partner got the jerk chicken with the same sides. Just be careful because the jerk chicken has a strong spicy kick to it! They have lots of different meats to choose from, seafood too. Unfortunately, they had ran out of the Pineapple Ginger and Sorrel drinks I was anticipating from looking at their online menu. We got our food to go and were delighted at the generous portion sizes, as they produced leftovers for the next day. The employees there were very friendly, it felt great to support a small local business especially after having just experienced the Hurricane in Jamaica. I'd definitely recommend this spot for anyone in the area looking for some good Caribbean food! I'm definitely going back for more especially the Mac and cheese that was cooked to perfection :)

I was out in Pembroke Pines for a computer training class and looked up Lunch Specials near me…read more Islander's Cafe popped up and I'm so happy that I tried it! They have like 5 lunch specials for $6.25 and what an amazing DEAL! I got the Jerk chicken and it was like 2-3 pieces of chicken with half take out container full of rice & peas and a choice of side (I got green beans)...all of it was so yummy! The woman serving up your choice of lunch specials was super sweet and helpful since I didn't know what some of the things were. You also got "gravy" on the rice & peas if you wanted it. I took some gravy from brown stew and it was delicious! A bottle of water was included with lunch special for $6.25...can't find a deal like this anywhere else! I will definitely go back to try another lunch special next time I'm in the area!

We were on that side if town because we live inr Miami and we found this spot on yelp. We went and…read moreonce we got in the restaurant the food was set up buffet style where they serve the food but u can see.. We walked in no one was around the food all containers were open.. sigh,, so we left. The hygiene didn't sit well with us.

I am writing to share some feedback regarding my recent dining experience at Lalou's Cuisine…read more Overall, the food was excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed the quality and preparation of the meal. However, I did find the pricing to be quite high relative to the overall value provided ... I mean it's not a regular sit down restaurant where you get served; more like a "take out" place. $75 (tax & tip included) for 2 dishes is a bit much for a take out place. I wanted to share this perspective with you as part of my review of the experience, as I believe it could be helpful for you in your dining consideration.

Absolutely amazing Haitian food. Restaurant is very clean and the people running the restaurant are…read morevery friendly. Been looking for a good Haitian restaurant and finally found it. Only complaint is they don't always have red beans.

This is maybe my favorite Jamaican restaurant of all time. I literally visit one of their locations…read moreanytime I'm in Broward county. My favorite dish they serve is the curry goat and that's what I got this time. It was delicious! I've been hooked on it since the first time I tried it 9 years ago. I had a ginger beer to go with my meal. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for good Jamaican food.

Stopped by for a patty. Grabbed a beef, curry chicken, and curry pumpkin patty! The curry pumpkin…read moretastes like a nice vegetarian option for those who don't eat meat but love a patty. The drive thru is efficient, and the worker was friendly. I've been to this location for ackee and saltfish too, they have a good flow of people coming in. It's a good neighborhood Jamaican spot if you want the ease of the island taste with someone else making it. Long live Dutch Pot!

Food is wonderful. Fresh ingredients. Real Jamaican fare. Owner- server is very pleasant and…read moreattentive.

Welcome to the Lovely Chris's Kitchen of the Yellow Green Farmers Market! Located at Booth #324 the…read moreMost Authentic and Premier Jamaican Cuisine around that will present you the Complete Flavors and Spices of Culture! Chris is the Admirable, Down-Heartily Sweet Owner and Full Time Chef that Supplies the Sensational Homemade Dishes and Baked Items. Catering is Available! Ask in Person or go on Chris's Website for Details/Phone Number. Since Located Inside the Yellow Green Farmers Market Business Hours are Only on the Weekend- Saturday & Sunday 8am to 4pm- Offerings Each Weekend Made Fresh Include~ :: Original, Spicy Beef, and Veggies Patties :: Coco Bread :: RUM Cake, BaNaNa Bread A MUST is the RUM Cake!! Supremely Moist with a Serious Satisfying RUM Explosion!! With Assorted Rotating Authentic Dish~ :: Curry Goat :: Brown Stew Chicken :: Ox Tail Stew :: Jerk Chicken Of course Served with the Must Have Rice & Beans, Plantains, Cole Slaw, and Veggies! The Dishes here are the Most Authentic we have had since Visiting the Streets of Jamaica. Dine in Chris's Secret Backyard Dining Area or Take To-Go! Complete your Meal with an Array of Options of Sodas, Beer, or Chris's Famous Pineapple~ Coconut~ Mint~ Ginger Punch!!

What happened??!! Just got there and it's closed!! Signs off!! This hurts my soulll!! Hands down…read morethe best Puerto Rican food in south Florida

In short : Come for the authentic Puerto Rican comida and stay for the beautiful atmosphere…read more It was my father's birthday and I wanted to take him for Puerto Rican food. He is Puerto Rican :) and we do cook some but not all of it . Anyway... Backstory: Chef Iram Ayala was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. This is considered Jibaro territory and they are known to be great cooks ! He has worked in many high end hotels such at The Breakers, Ritz Carlton etc. He started in the Hollywood farmers market and his comida became so popular that he opened this restaurant in honor of his grandmother Sara. Wela is short for Abuela which means grandmother in Spanish . Atmosphere: it's a tiny space located directly off Hollywood blvd but hard to miss because of the colorful storefront. Inside it feels as if you are stepping in Puerto Rico. Taino artwork is all over the walls ( Taínos are the indigenous people that all Puerto Ricans descended from). It's breathtaking. Appetizer: We ordered beef empanadillas (what Ricans call empanadas ) , Alcapurrias, and croquetas de mofongo. The empanadillas were fresh and came with a mayo ketchup sauce. Alcapurrias are specific to PR cuisine and they are a plantain fritter stuffed with whatever meat you desire . We had beef and they disappeared instantly . The croquetas stole the show in my opinion. They are unique in that they are made out of mofongo, stuffed with cheese (or whatever you want ) and served with a guava salsa. They were fire! Get these! Dinner: My father had the chuletas with arroz con gondules , my son and nephew both had steak and I had a pernil mofongo. Let me just take a moment to say this mofongo was probably one of the best I've had in a looonnngggg time . It wasn't dry.. it was so flavorful and the pernil was amazing. I had to stop myself for eating it all. Everyone liked their meats but the arroz con gondules was a bit lacking . It could've had more gondules and some green olives and/or pork. I'm used to My dad and Abuelita making it so flavorful so my standards are high on that side dish. For dessert we had the homemade tres leches . It was light , almost too light . Service was good.. our waitress was very nice. Overall I would definitely come back again.. Especially when they have their live music .

What happened? I haven't been here in months/perhaps a year…read more I purchased Large soup (Gungo Pea) Large escovitch fish Large Brown Stew It all looked appetizing through the partition. Like it always has. But...not one item is the same. Not one is has flavor. Not even salt could help. Brown stew chicken watery no flavor. Fish not sweet or hot. The soup biggest disappointment. No dumplings. No meat. I ordered at 1230 so there was plenty of soup that it shouldn't have been picked over. The soup was so bad I actually thought there was a chemical in it. I threw it out. Over $50 plus a tip If I had the time and energy I would go there for a full refund and let them have all their food back. Cause in the trash it goes.

I have to say that we have been patronizing Golden Crust for many years but the food quality has…read moregone down big time. I stopped in to get large and small brown stew chicken meals with peas and rice, cabbage, and plantains for me and hubby. Tonight the peas and rice was tasteless. While I was about halfway done with my food, I found a hair in it which totally turned my appetite off. Gross, a complete turnoff... I won't be back anytime soon.

This was my first time at this Haitian restaurant, and I ordered two plates of fried turkey--one…read morewith black rice and the other with rice and peas. Overall, I enjoyed the food very much. The turkey was fried a little too hard for my liking, and the black rice could have used a bit more flavor, but everything was still good. I also got the passion fruit drink, which was amazing. I would definitely go back just for that. I was too hungry and forgot to take photos Overall, I would recommend this place.

Great service and authentic taste. Made to order so just be prepared to wait 20…read moreMinutes for your food other than that this is my spot if I want some Haitian food in the area.

This is a my go to spot on a Friday night. They play great soca and the food is the best. I have…read morenever had something there that wasn't good. It's a family owned restaurant and you can feel that warmth of a family run establishment with every encounter, it could be jokes at the bar with the owners or them bringing out random dishes for you to try! There isn't anything fancy about this spot but the food and service makes it my regular go to.

I have been eating here since I gained consciousness, NO JOKE!! My mom had her 30th birthday here…read morein 2008 (I was 3!!), and I've come here every year since I was born (at least once a month). My parents have been coming here since 1997. The service is always top notch, the ambiance is cozy and feels personal, and the food always delivers. Nothing here is overstimulating or too much, and the food is ALWAYSSSSS AMAZING!!! I never fail to feel like I'm at home when I'm here. My family's go to is the hot OR polynesian chicken wings, curly fries, fried rice & noodles. The lamb chops are seriously gourmet level!!!!!

Omg! I live 5 hours away but this has to be my fav Caribbean spot! I will never go to Miami and not…read moremake a pitstop here. It's in the mall food court so no real ambiance there but the food is amazing. I always get the jerk shrimp, rice and peas, cabbage, corn with jerk ranch. All chefs kiss! I've tried several things and they all have a nice kick so if you don't like spicy this may not be for you. I love that the spice is flavorful and not just hot. Service is usually good, staff is always nice and greeted with a smile. No complaints from me! I'll continue to go for as long as they are open.

Anytime I visit Aventura mall I HAVE to stop by Jrk. This is a great Gem at the food court. Food is…read morealways fresh and hot and never disappoints. I love the coconut flavored rice that's one of my favorites. Get the jrk chicken or the curry, you can't go wrong with either one. Service is always great and the wait is never long.