YUM! Went for the 2nd time last Saturday because we were…read more(intentionally) in the area and it was as good as the first time! First time, we had fried catfish and jerk chicken. Catfish was crispy and perfectly fried, jerk chicken had all the right seasonings and was moist and spicy, but not overly so. Sides were tasty, too, especially the rice and peas, you could taste all the time and coconut milk. Sooo good and it's nice to see the herbs used so well! Second time we had the oxtail ( huge pieces) and the fried chicken. The oxtail was rich and delicious. The fried chicken was also super crispy and very juicy, even the white meat! Again the rice and peas. Had those wonderful flavors and my husband who loves cabbage loved the stewed cabbaged. The mac and cheese was gooey goodness. The owner is absolutely delightful as were the two women who were working with her that day. It's a small family place, so be patient with service and you will be richly rewarded! .

I had lunch here today with a friend. We split two dishes, which came with four side dishes. The…read moremain dishes were jerk chicken and fried catfish ($21 each, with the sides included). We really enjoyed both of the main dishes. The side dishes (cole slaw, kale salad, potato salad, and mac and cheese) were nothing special. The restaurant is informal, with table service except that you pay at the register.

First time at Kingston Kitchen, where CeeDee's used to be. The Oxtail Curry and Jerk Chicken are…read moreboth tasty. The jerk kitchen was a little dry, but the lunch special was very reasonably priced at $8.99. The plantain, rice, and cabbage were also tasty. Service was fine and the interior was spacious. I would definitely come back here. Flavors were solid.

A previous customer came in and bought a lot of food. So I've been in twice and both times unable…read moreto buy ox tail. The service was a challenge. The table didn't get our food at close to the same time, an appetizer never came, I had to chase the server down for my friend's water as he was a few minutes late. I also had to chase her down for the habanero and vegetables that were part of my order. My friend didn't get his goat with his plate. I want to believe it was a bad night and I hope that I'm wrong. The flavors were great but experience was off. Place is dark and has a mom & pop feel. I'll probably try them out again, but I will call before about the ox tail. Server was friendly, but didn't execute well at all. A customer was on hold and she forgot about them. I had to stop the off the hook sound on the forgotten caller.

Excellent authentic food…read more The jerk chicken was really tasty and superb. It comes with steamed veggies: cabbage, carrots, onions. It also came with rice which was good. I also got a Jamaican pop--Cola Champagne. Really good stuff. You just have to ignore food truck prices and bite the bullet to bite the food. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

I've had some disappointing experiences with mediocre Jamaican cuisine in the past, so I'm gun-shy…read morewhen it comes to leaving my comfort zone and trying it at all. I've seen this trucked posted up at The Pit for a while, and I've heard good things, so I went full send and tried the oxtails. They came with plantains, rice and peas, and steamed veggies. The oxtails were perfectly cooked and fall-off-the-bone tender. Great flavor! Delicious plantains, rice, and veggies. What a stacked meal. I grabbed the bag and was surprised by how heavy it was. Definitely enough for 2. This was next level from what I've had in the past, and I look forward to visiting again and trying more.

Growing up in Miami, we had Jamaican restaurants all over. I never thought I'd find some of the…read moremost delicious curry goat and ackee and salt fish in Tucson of all places! I've you never had Jamaican food, fix that immediately and run to D's Island Grill. - Oxtail Fries: excellent in every sense - Ackee with Salt Fish & Dumplings: a little greasy but so flavorful and cooked to perfection - Curry Goat: fall off the bone perfection - Coco Bread: coconut flavor was a bit more sublime than expected so if you're not a coconut fan, still give this one a try. It's the lightest, fluffiest bread you'll ever taste - Festivals: fried to perfection, not overly sweet and so soo sooo satisfying Service was quick and precise and our to-go box was packed carefully. Cannot wait to be in the area again so we can keep making our way through the menu. Will definitely be back and will bring friends who love ridiculously tasty food!

Absolutely delicious!!! We've been driving by their restaurant for years and for some reason we…read morehaven't stopped in. But, now we will of course be heading into their brick and mortar! We were lucky to try multiple dishes during a festival from their food truck and everything was all so tasty, especially the tender meats, seasoned perfectly! The plantains were sweet, hot and hit the spot! Our group of friends shared the chicken jerk tacos and stew which was sensational! The service was also great considering they were very busy! While I was waiting in line I was able to watch the amazing process of putting everything together, rice, etc. This is a wonderful family owned business that creates the best Jamaican food around! I've spent time in the Caribbean and I really appreciate the fact we have a place for such delicious food in Tucson! lol

We had a really sweet and efficient server that answered all our appetizers questions easily and…read morehad our order placed and brought in reasonable time. She checked on us just enough(not annoying like some on other places can be) and she was part of the 5 star rating of course! The food? We had the appetizers and desserts this visit. In the mood for fried food that is so tasty? Try the rope vieja empanada- or , the papa rellenas- perhaps, the croquetas (both spinach and cheese and ham and cheese) were all so good! I had the mango de leche cake- A favorite now! My friend had the key lime- a different friend from last review- and loved it the same! Truly a joy to go to this very nice restaurant in our mid Tucson area!!

The food here is great. The service is always really great and they are kind. The restaurant is…read moreclean with a nice outdoor patio. The reason I give 3 stars is there is heavy AI use across the menu. This place charges $16 for a sandwhich but can't pay an artist to make something. It makes me sad when local businesses want local support but cannot put back in their community. I wouldn't eat here again for this reason.

I've been hearing about Boriken for some time, though I haven't yet made it to their…read morebrick-and-mortar location. Luckily, I had the chance to try their food at the All Souls Procession, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The food was served pretty quickly. The staff was gracious and fast. The fried chicken pieces and yucca fries were a perfect introduction: simple, well-executed, and full of flavor. If this is a glimpse of what they serve at the restaurant, I'll be planning a visit soon. I believe the actual restaurant will have a lot more charm than their food truck parked in the street.

I tried a vegan dish at the Boriken food truck during the Vegan Night Market at Rillito Park last…read moreSaturday evening. I was awed by how flavorful and satisfying the food was. I would give you the name but I don't remember what it was called and can't seem to find a menu to look it up. I'm sure it was jack-fruit made to taste like either roast beef or a port roast in absolutely delicious sauce, a wonderful rice, and fried plantains. I can't stop thinking about it and definitely want more.

We went to DC Jumbie who was serving at the Tucson Convention Center during the gem show…read more I was expecting average. Ok. Got the job done. What we got was the best tasting Caribbean food in AZ. The fried plantains were perfect. Great texture and sweet. The BBQ sandwich had the most amazing BBQ sauce. Different and better than the typical Southwest BBQ sauces that you get at BBQ joints. I had some sampler platter. The chicken knocked it out of the park. The pork probably could have used some sauce on it but it was good. Had a subtle smoke flavor. Not sure what to call the rice but it was the star of the meal. All washed down with a can of Tropi-Cola at 200+ calories per can. Yum.

Excellent food. I get the Puerto Rican plate with chicken every single time I see them.read more

Best African food in Tucson. Traveled from California to look for this restaurant. The owner also…read moresells boutique items with clothing, decors. , made from the scratch in Africa. I bought some clothing made by his brother. Excellent food & service. Highly recommended

Amazing! Everything was amazing! We ordered takeout, and the service was amazing and the food was…read moreso unique and delicious.

Great mix of foods. Plenty to choose from. Great people. Plenty of space. Love the atmosphere.read more

Had a great time tonight at the Tucson Food Truck Round-Up. There was a great energy, a ton of…read morepeople, plentiful food selections, and easy and ample parking. One of my friends tweeted that it was "Truck Exhaust + Good Eats". That kind of sums it up. That being said there were also huge lines, I waited for about an hour for MaFooCo and my friend waited an hour and a half for Planet of the Crepes. The food that was well worth the wait, but like a boy scout you should be prepared. Take heed if you plan on going to an event like this, get here when it starts to avoid the long lines or divide and conquer sending members of your group to different trucks and sample together. Our group was able to hit 5 different hot-spot trucks using the divide and conquer approach. Seating is limited so if you have some folding chairs they will come in handy. There is a huge value in this event for those of us who don't work near a food truck. It's a casual and inexpensive way to get to try foods off the beaten path. I will definitely be at the next Round-up!

Had the BEST experience here on Friday night! First off, our server Gabby is a gem and was beyond…read moreexceptional, knowledgeable about the menu and cheerful! Loved the vibe and views too! It was our first time...and how have we gone so long not trying this amazing restaurant?!? The food is spectacular...EVERYTHING was magical. They make a great prickly pear margarita but the muddled strawberry Caipirinha was my favorite. Wow! We enjoyed the steak empanadas and bacon wrapped chorizo stuffed dates for our appetizers. Get those dates! I admit I was skeptical but so glad I tried them! Had never had paella before but the Mar y Tierra was HUGE and just DIVINE! We got 4 portions out of it! The Crème brûlée was a beautiful conclusion to a fantastic experience Highly Recommended...you won't be disappointed. So glad we got out of our box and tried something new. Can't wait to come back!

This review is loooong overdue but it's about time I wrote it! Contigo Latin Kitchen is the perfect…read morespot for a celebration or an upscale, delicious dinner. The food was amazing and the service was top-tier. Our waiter was friendly, funny, and great. We had the best dinner here during our trip to Tucson. First off, the whole menu sounds incredible but you just can't go wrong. We picked the following tapas: LAS FAVORITAS (Dates stuffed with Spanish chorizo, wrapped in smoked pork) PULPO FERIA (Octopus, fingerlings, chili oil, parsley, chimichurri and greens) TOREADOS (Seared shishito peppers, lemon, herbs, chicharrón) ALCACHOFAS (Grilled artichokes, goat cheese, orange zest, and mint) And for the paella: MARISCOS Grilled squid, prawns, mussels, clams, and saffron For dessert, we got the tres leches. The cake was so soft and drenched in delicious cream. I'm really not kidding when I say everything we got was delightful. I can't pick a favorite, get them all! I will say though that the paella was a star of the night and was filled with so much saffron and seafood so don't miss out on it!