"Won't you take a walk with me? I know a place where we can…read morego to grab a bite to eat" (Neil Young) I really enjoy Jamaican food and found a very nice place to grab a bite to eat at Quick Bites. You'll find it on Park Road between Quaker Road and Whiting Lane in West Hartford. There is parking on either side of Park, or in the small lot right alongside the restaurant. The interior of the dining space has a big yellow menu board on the wall, three tables for in-house dining, and the service counter where you order. The menu is pretty deep, with traditional small/large choices like jerk/stews/curries, jerk pastas, special orders (curry shrimp, anyone?), sandwiches, salads, sides, and more. When it's time to narrow down your choices and order, if you are as lucky as I was, hopefully your order will be taken and cooked by a delightful young lady by the name of Clover, or as she said, "like the plant". She was a delight and when she saw me looking at some coconut water (imported from Brazil) in the refrigerator, she filled me in on details about why it had to be frozen before it was refrigerated. So, for lunch I had a small order of jerk pork and one of those coconut waters. I could barely finish one half of that "small" order. The lunch came with a side of one of the most flavorful rice and peas I ever had. It was sneaky spicy and I loved it. The side of "vegetables" is usually a steamed mass of cabbage plopped into your dish, but not here- it was crisp and fresh and crunchy - like you see in one of those supermarket cole slaw kits. A great counter-balance to the jerk spices. And I haven't even gotten to the jerk pork yet. Well, there was a lot of big juicy chunks of meat in there, and they were great. Five stars all around for value, portion size, service, and of course..... Clover.

The restaurant is a bit small and not fancy, but please don't let that scare you off!…read moreHUGE portions of incredibly flavorful food. The jerk chicken with rice was easily enough for two people and delicious. The beef patties were very tasty, and their chicken soup is hands down one of the best chicken soup I've ever had.

Stopped by their truck at Gastro Park and got 2 steak and shrimp burritos with a buddy - they were…read morefantastic. Whole shrimp, lots of steak, and perfectly cooked rice with home made tortillas made for an excellent meal. Most dishes are around 20 dollars and the food is worth it. Will definitely visit again!

Stopped by GastroPark for a pop up and my friend was going on about how great the tacos were from…read morethis truck: specifically Birria. I'm not sure if it's because I waited to get home and maybe it was an off day, but I wasn't a fan of the tacos. Even with the consume, it was pretty flavorless. I've had better tacos for less unfortunately. The cook time was long so it's great to know it's being freshly made! My mom got a quesadilla and said it was alright so maybe I'd try that next time if I tried them again.

Food is always delicious! I've ordered trays of food for a party and it did not disappoint!…read more Everyone is always pleasant and friendly. The dining area is cozy and culturally inviting to sit and enjoy a meal!

I didn't get a chance to take pics , but the food was good but needed a smidge of salt. I ordered…read morethe small rice and chicken and the chicken was falling off the bone, literally. I also ordered a pastellios de carne but they gave me one with cheese and sauce instead that reminded me of pizza. Lastly , my favorite was rellenos de papa and theirs was pretty good. I also ordered a coco drink that was basically coconut and it was good. The lady who took our order was really nice and the food was done so fast . We literally did not have to wait any time at all. There was also a bar that a few people were hanging out at enjoying themselves. I don't live here, but I would definitely come back if I did.

We hired Pika Food Truck to cater our wedding, and they were absolutely incredible. The food was…read moredelicious, and our guests are still talking about it! Lauren and her team were so wonderful to work with and made everything seamless. We can't recommend them enough--whether you're checking out their food or hiring them for an event, you won't be disappointed!

I hired Pika for catering my baby shower event. The food was fantastic and everyone at the shower…read moreraved about the flavor and variety. I would recommend them to cater if you enjoy Latin cuisine

Tried the 'Cheyney' sandwich after seeing it all over Instagram and TikTok…read more The hype was real! The fish was seasoned, and fried, PERFECTLY. The cabbage added great crunch. The 'everything sauce also added a nice flavor/kick, but I would ask for it on the side next time. (Overpowering) You can get it on a potato bun or coco bread and I definitely recommend the coco bread. The sandwich is HUGE and very filling. I could only finish half of it. Overall , I enjoyed it . It was clean, service was fast, and the staff were very nice. Definitely will be returning to try the other food.

881 Grab & Go serves Caribbean fusion with Island flavors with a creative Philadelphia flair. The…read moreowner is from Philadelphia and created the menu according to Philadelphia culture. 881 Grab & Go offers a diverse menu, including Oxtails, Cabbage, Rice and Peas, Chicken, Empanadas, and other Caribbean specials. Also, the establishment has free games that you can play while you wait. I came here for one reason: for the Cheyney Sandwich, a Fried Whiting Fish sandwich with 881 Aioli, Pickled Cabbage, Lettuce, and Cheese. I heard about this sandwich for months, and everyone said it was good, so I had to try it out. On the first bite, I was speechless. Now I see what all the talk was about. The Fish was cooked to perfection. The Cabbage on the sandwich was delicious, tangy, crunchy, and slightly sweet. You can either get the fish sandwich on Coco Bread or Potato Bread. I would recommend getting it on the Coco Bread. I also tried the Oxtail Cheesesteak, which consists of chopped Oxtail meat, sautéed Onions and Peppers, and Cheese Wiz. I also tasted the Oxtail Empanadas. I would give these items three stars because the Oxtail tasted too gelatinous. When I bit into the Oxtail Cheesesteak, it gave off a fatty and gelatinous taste, but was flavorful. Also, I did not like the Cheese Wiz in the Oxtail Cheesesteak. I would have rather had a Provolone Cheese or a Sharp Cheese on the Cheesesteak. The customer service is excellent, and next to the register is always a written note to inspire you and get your day going, which I love. If you're ever in the area, you should check them out.

I have never eaten at an Ecuadorian restaurant as a first time customer I was adventurous, and…read moretried something I saw on Instagram. It was called Cazuela and it was fantastic! Oh so yummy and satisfying! Especially on the cool damp day we were there. The menu was so beautiful, it was hard to pick what we wanted. The plantain chips were perfect, and the sauce they gave us was superb!!!

My wife and I dined here today. Lovely experience. The food and service were excellent. I had…read morestrips of beef with onion, tomatoes French fries and rice. My wife had the breaded chicken with a special rice mix they made just for her. Pleasant experience. We'll be back soon with friends. Gracias!

Popped in here before checking into my Airbnb and I could've just stayed in there all day. The food…read morewas phenomenal, I don't even know what I got I pointed to the chicken dish on the bottom right of the menu and got it with yellow rice. Holy cow 5/5 A+ stuff. The inside was very comfortable as well, and the waitress was extremely nice. Would go back!

Never get the right thing., example I Oder oxtail, mind you…read moreit cost 29.00 Only the oxtails, Then send me a regular order, a lunch plate fill of rice and other vegetables but oxtails, a few pieces. I was not happy, but the uber person was very nice.

This is the second time I have bought something from this truck. Where I live has food trucks come…read moresome nights and the first time I tried this place, the wait was a long time. They were supposed to be here from 4-8 and I didn't time how long it was taking but I went up there twice and they claimed that they were waiting for the rice to finish. I probably was one of the first customers so I figured they might not have been ready and they had given me a free soda and a free dessert and extra pork so I wasn't too irritated about the situation. Plus the people who work the truck are very nice. Today, I was incredibly annoyed because I should have just cooked like I planned to. My food would have gotten done faster than they boxed up the food I bought. I paid almost 60 dollars including a tip to wait almost an hour for two pork bowls and rice. I wasn't given a wait time when I ordered the food so I just went to sit in my car outside my building since I figured it wouldn't take that long. After half an hour I decided to go see why the thing they gave me hadn't buzzed yet. When I went over, they were chatting up other customers having a great time. I asked about my order and they claimed it had been called already, so I figured it was just a mistake, but then someone else said they were still waiting on one more pork bowl. So I went inside, put away my groceries, washed my dishes, took out the trash and finally when I returned the food was done. If they ever come back here, I won't be spending my money with them, as nice as they are, they have held up my time twice and the food isn't worth my time. Oh and all I got for all that wait was a "God bless you" so I hope the Lord blesses them with better time management and that we never meet again.

I first visited La Cocina Cubano Food Truck about a year ago, with the intention of trying a Cubano…read moresandwich, but I got distracted by a Chicken Fricassee special they had that day. I finally tried the Cubano today, and it's the best Cubano sandwich I've had in CT. I know everybody is anxious to hear a guy originally from the Ohio suburbs break down a Cubano sandwich. So hear you go. Many CT places make good Cubanos, but they're more Cubano-adjacent than authentic. I don't think anybody but La Cocina gets the bread right in CT. The owners' Dad is Cuban and has owned a bakery. He makes the bread for these Cubanos. The bread is what you would find at the good Miami bakeries and sandwich shops. Fresh. Thin. Wide. Tasty. It has terrific color and texture when it's pressed on a Plancha. A lot of CT places have some good ingredients for their Cubanos, but the balance of ingredients and flavors is wrong in some way. A Cubano has two flavorfully impactful ingredients -- Mustard and Pickles. Although ham can be too salty in large quantities, the remaining Cubano ingredients are more or less mild. Swiss has less salt than many cheeses. And the pork umami flavor is subtle as well. I find some places ruin their sandwiches with an overly aggressive mustard or distracting pickles. La Cocina's Cubano flavors are perfectly balanced, and really allow the juiciness and umami flavors of the slow roasted citrus Mojo marinated pork and the texture of the bread to stand out. The sliced pickles are tasty and almost have a slight Gherkin vibe to the brine, and the mustard is mild and applied in a quantity that complements and doesn't overpower anything. The Swiss was perfectly melted and stretchy, and its mild flavor was just right. I highly recommend La Cocina's Cubano. Check their Socials to find the truck at locations such as near Bushnell Park and Trinity College. 5 Stars