Hands down this is the best Caribbean spot! Every time I visit Central Valley I already know I will be making a pit stop here. Not only is the food good, they have an amazing lunch special with generous portions. (Do you see how much we got! ) For the lunch special you get 1 entree and 2 appetizers. We ordered: Oxtail Meal (Small) - Cabbage and Plantain Only and rice and beans Whole Fish Meal (Escovitch styled (Fried garnish with onions & bell peppers) (Red Snapper) - Cabbage and Plantain Only, Jerk Mac & Cheese +$3 Jerk Chicken Meal - Cabbage and Plantain Only and rice and beans But my favorite is their jerk pork . Unfortunately, that one is only available on Wednesday. So if you are ever in the area on a Wednesday get their jerk pork! (You will understand why I love this place so much) And make sure to get it with their plantains and jerk Mac and cheese , That is the best meal to get there. read more

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My husband order us the curry goat and I decided to get a chicken soup. The curry goat that we deicded to get was alright. The plantians were very dry , the cabbage didnt have any flavor and the curry goat was very spicy it was a bit unbearable to have. The soup I think it was curry flavored and it had a dumpling, chicken drumstick , carrots & that was a bit much. I was expecting the soup to have more flavor. The prices were okay. read more

Grand Mango Caribbean Restaurant - Chicken soup - Caribbean Near Me - Central Valley, New York

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Wow! We stopped by driving through New York and wanted to support a local business and we chose the right one. The service was great, the food was ready really fast and was served with a smile. The lady behind the counter who I assume is the chef was really sweet. The food was spectacular. It was spiced really well and you can taste the smokiness. It was clear no shortcuts were taken in making this food. read more

Grand Mango Caribbean Restaurant - Small Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Central Valley, New York

Gold mind in Central Valley. Highly recommend. Excellent food and extremely warm and pleasant owner and staff. I work in Brooklyn and I don't have to bring Jamaican food home. read more

I saw this place while house sitting for my Aunt. I ordered on DoorDash so I can't speak to the service or the decor but the food... so amazing and the portions were HUGE. read more

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I first have to apologize for not leaving this review sooner. I drove from NJ to check out this place and was not at all disappointed!! I came to order and leave, so the decor wasn't of top priority. Then you just get to the food, which was ridiculously rich with flavor and love. I like food made with love, this was no exception!! It was so amazing, especially something I'd never had before (jerk Mac n cheese).. That got me, and everything else was incredible as well.... Thank you for an amazing culinary experience!! I look forward to coming back again very soon!!! read more

Great family food and service. Oxtail is very yummy. My family ate there all the times when we are at Harriman.

good, we love the oxtails and bananas! also the chicken curry. very convenient when you need food fast!

Unassuming place with incredibly delicious food. We ordered the oxtail, chicken stew and goat curry. Everything tasted amazing. If you're into collagen, the oxtail will be out of this world. If you're not, you may prefer the goat curry or chicken stew. read more

I been wanting to go here for a long time. Finally stopped by and ordered a small plate of jerk chicken and curry chicken. It came with rice and beans and plantain. I also got a spicy beef patty. The food was fresh and tasty. Omg I will be going back again soon! read more

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Food was great; had a lot of flavor! Nice customer service and communicated well. Food was great; had a lot of flavor! Nice customer service and communicated well. read more

These people are amazing! They make the best food, have the best accents, and are so incredibly delightful to be around. I recommend the curry goat, the oxtail and the plantains!!! read more

Really delicious food, super-friendly owner, pleasant dining experience. Don't hesitate.

! I am so surprised to have found a Jamaican restaurant with delicious food in Central Valley! I had been craving oxtail for the longest and decided to take a chance and order from here. I'm glad I gave it a try because The food was BUSSIN! I think it's the best I've had in years! Don't hesitate, just go! read more

Food here is ridiculously priced. $17 for a jerk chicken meal! Especially for the medium quality of food. Restaurants on the same block offer a much better deal for your money read more

WOW!!! If you want some amazing Caribbean food, Grand Mango is an absolute must! The flavor is unbelievable. read more

Best food every. Hands down no competition! Food is always delicious and consistent. Never have to wonder if it will taste like the last time because it does! read more

Very good spot in woodbury, was yelping for food after doing a little shopping at woodbury commons a d saw this place. I always enjoy a some nice soul food, especially oxtail! Clean place, very friendly owner. She even gave me a free bread dumpling. I got a large portion of oxtail with the jerk mac and cheese, definitely turned into a "cheat day", but was worth it! I also got a chicken patty. Patty was ok, standard patty, i overheard her say she gets them delivered. The oxtail was delicious as was the jerk mac and cheese, and got some plantains and cabbage on the side. It all amounted to 22$ and i gave 15% tip so 25$ total. Definitely a big lunch, price was pretty high, but amount and quality very good...i gave 5 because lady very nice...but id say 4.5. Would recommend read more

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I ordered oxtail with rice and peas, stewed chicken with jerk Mac and cheese, vegetable patties and red velvet cake. The oxtail had great flavor and so did the stewed chicken they gave you a good portion of meat not just bones. The jerk Mac and cheese was out of this world you can see the cheesy strings and the meet through all of the side. It was really amazing just writing this I want more! The rice and peas were flavorful as well and so were the platinos but that jerk Mac and cheese had my mouth watering! The vegetable patty was good with just the right amount of spices. I didn't really enjoy the red velvet cake. The people behind the counter were so sweet and really made the whole experience welcoming and enjoyable. They told us we could sit in or take out. They are moving to a new location which I will definitely follow the read more

Grand Mango Caribbean Restaurant - Stewed chicken with Jerk Mac and Cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Central Valley, New York

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This is my kind of place! It's all about the food. And heart and soul and kindness. They got it all going on here at Grand Mango! Menu is small; prepared in advance. They dish it up for you with generosity and kindness. Jerk chicken, rice and (pigeon) peas, cabbage, plantains, yum! Hearty honest grub at $8 or $12. Oh and if it's Saturday and fried chicken day, see if you can grab a piece of fried chicken also for a mere buck. They also have ox tail with the full plate o' food. Most seem to take out. I sat down and ate, among the kind owners/proprietors/family. Having gone solo to Eileen Fisher at nearby Woodbury Centre, I tried to eat afterwards at Shake Shack (Oh look! A Shake Shack nearby!) So near yet so far, the parking lot at Woodbury Common was FULL, MOBBED, etc so no way could I get out of my car for a Shake Shake meal. Yelp led me to "A Better Place Bar & Grill" which I drove to and it looked like a character-less bar in a semi-strip mall. No thanks. I checked back on yelp and headed further down the road to this joint. Am very glad I did. If you are a chowhound and appreciate good food prepared with heart, then go here. Say hello to the lovely proprietors. Eat well and leave with a full heart and stomach. Ciao! read more

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What a find!!! After years of working in Brooklyn, I'd become a fan of good Jamaican food. After moving up to Orange County, I thought it would be a "when we're in the city" thing. OMG, this came up on Door Dash and I hesitantly tried it. Yaaaaassss!! The curry chicken was amazing! Definitely try the Mac-and-cheese, genuine! read more

This place is amazing! Great food, amazing prices for catering, and some really awesome ladies! They accepted a short notice catering request for 50 people and even delivered it early! Catch them at Highland Falls Farmer's Market on Sunday's or eat in at their restaurant, it's all amazing. Jerked pork is top of the line! We are loyal customers now. Thanks Ms Nadine! read more

I'm Jamaican, and I can say the food is 100% authentic and good. The oxtails are perfection. The curry goat is also well seasoned. I could never imagine that I could find good Jamaican food up here. read more

Customer service is not consistent. When the older ladies children are serving they are very friendly and welcoming. Food is good but they give small portions. I went last week and the lady said she would have to charge me 25 cents for a bag. I spent $35. I was not happy about that and Carried my 3 meals out without the bag. read more

The server and cashier were very polite. We had the Oxtails, Jerk Chicken and Jerk Mac n cheese. All was very good & tasty. Large portions. A small was filling. Location is also a small grocery store. read more

I like the chicken soup, but they need better containers to put soup in. The soup soaks through and spills into your car, because it's paper and the lid is flimsy also. Soup is not cheap, so bring your own container, if not drinking immediately. read more

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Love the food, but the service can be so bad. Today my husband called for pickup. Food wasn't ready and no one came to the counter for 5mins when he arrived. It's very inconvenient, and doesn't make sense the food wasn't ready when no other customers were there. read more

Store is very dirty and dingy. Staff is very unprofessional. Placed an order, arrived at the store, waited in line for an excessive amount of time while only one employee served customers, only to find that the order had not been started yet. There were at least two employees in the back whose voices I could hear, having a fun chitchat about their day but ignoring the long line in the front of the store. One of them was visibly standing around doing nothing. This was the man. The female voice I could not see, but it did not sound likeLike they were doing anything.Again, this is a dirty, grimy looking place. It reminds me of a bad bodega from the city. read more

Great food, kind service... gonna patronize this place on the regular! The "just jerk chicken" platter is a bargain.

My buddy suggested Grand Mango for lunch. I was up for it and we popped in to the restaurant. It's a warm, informal little place and we were immediately welcomed by the owner, a friendly bloke. I ordered the Curry Goat entrée and my friend the Jerked Chicken, supplementing with Beef Patties. 5 minutes later, we were enjoying our delicious lunches. it's all simple, genuine and just great food... Get yourself over to Grand Mango Caribbean Restaurant for tastes you will remember with a smile read more

My husband and I enjoy Caribbean food and after reading the reviews we wanted to check this place out. It's not far from the Woodbury Commons going north on 32. The food is ready made and you can order at the counter and sit at the tables if you want to eat in. I ordered a large curried goat and my husband ordered a small curried chicken. The food was delicious. It was ready made but it was very fresh. Both dishes came with rice and beans, plantain, and shredded cabbage & carrot . Both the goat and chicken were very tender and moist. The cabbage was really delicious and the rice and beans were well seasoned & not mushy - just right. The plantains were sweet and not overcooked. The large was a lot of food so there was left over which is nice if you like left overs for later. The place was not fancy but clean and neat. I look forward to going back and trying the jerk and the oxtail. read more

I was so excited to find out we now have a Caribbean restaurant in the area that I ventured out to get a plate as soon as I heard about it. The restaurant is very clean and offers a small and fresh selection of dishes on a daily basis. First thing I noticed when entering was how extremely cold the place was. AIt was probably a November day and there was a space heater propped in the corner, barely able to warm anything. I ordered the curry chicken, rice and peas and plantains. The food would be more authentic if they could ramp up the spices. It was just ok food but it seems the flavor was really watered down to cater to the ppl that aren't familiar with the cuisine. We decided to eat in. Big mistake. It was so cold, we could see our breath. The window near us has an ac propped in it with gaps allowing the 25 degree weather to grip us. We wolfed down our meals and left within 10 minutes Getting lively Jamaican decor, playing Caribbean music and making the space warm would bring more crowds. Very friendly people, but so much room for improvement. read more

Foodie friends my recent foodie adventures have led me too a losing streak. Questionable dining picks have translated into two back to back 1 star dining experiences. That being said I really needed something to bring up my foodie spirits. Low and behold I have regained some mojo thanks to Grand Mango Caribbean Foods. It's always nice to have a complete dining experience which includes wonderful atmosphere, great staff, and delicious dining. In the end though what matters most to a foodie are the fine flavors! Well if your looking for some flavorful food look no further because this is it. Grand Mango Caribbean does not offer the full dining experience. However what it does offer is some of the Hudson Valleys best island cuisine. Foodie veterans will appreciate the subtle nuances of the food. Things such as the sweet caramelized deliciousness of the plantains, the perfect seasoning and tenderness of the goat, ox tails, and chicken, the fresh flavor N crispness of the cabbage and the fact that the meats are seasoned all the way through. This one is Foodie N Friends approved Go Get IT !!!!! read more

Grand Mango Caribbean Restaurant - the front of the restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Central Valley, New York

This place is definitely a great stop. If you are looking for very good authentic Jamacian food check this place out. The girls at the counter are so sweet. The prices and portions are amazing. They even have an air conditioned area to sit and eat. You also find them at the local farmers market. read more

This spot is awesome! Found them on a Google search for Caribbean food. I ordered curry goat with rice cabbage carrots with fried plantains. My friend ordered escovitch fish with rice-n-peas cabbage carrots with fried plantains. The quality and quantity of the meals is worth the cost. Every dish is reasonably priced. The small curry goat was $10. It was a lot of food for $10. The fish was made to order. We waited about 30 minutes for the fish. There was a steady flow of customers in and out. Customer service was excellent. Glad we found Grand Mango. We will definitely return. read more

Ok I was so excited to see a Caribbean restaurant in this neighborhood so naturally I wanted to support it I've ordered the food about 3 different times scratch that 4times. Oxtail 2 times, I didn't enjoy it. It has no seasoning but it's cooked well. On another occasion I tried the soup and again no seasoning no flavor bland. So now I tried the stew chicken and again the food has no flavor. My family is from JA so I know what good Jamacian food should taste like and this is not it. Please add some all purpose, thyme, scotch bonnets salt seasonings etc to the food it's lacking I need you guys to stay here read more

Very tasty food, in generous portions! We picked up our food and the aroma was so amazing in the car, we could hardly wait to get home to eat it... and it didn't disappoint. One of us had the snapper, and it was perfectly cooked and nicely spiced. The other had the chicken stew- also delicious, much milder - as we were told it would be. Nice sides- rice and beans, a few fried plantain slices, and some cabbage. Calling ahead worked well; everything was ready when we arrived. read more

Soo good and flavorful! This is a "small" order and it's definitely filling. An affordable and nice black owned business to support. read more

Grand Mango Caribbean Restaurant - Jerk Mac & Cheese and Oxtail Meal (after I started eating) - Caribbean Near Me - Central Valley, New York

Great authentic Jamaican food. Generous portions. Chicken soup and jerk chicken were awesome. Did not know about this gem after living 15 years in the area. Had the fruit cake as desert and it was awesome. Will surely visit again for pickup. read more

I am so glad a restaurant of this caliber is in our community. The food is delicious and the servings ample. The jerk chicken is superb. The owners work really hard and have the drive and ambition to make this place a success. Please support them. read more