My go to is always the large oxtails rice and peas extra rice no cabbage and extra gravy . I really…read morejust love how they cook them and falling off the bone . Consistency and affordable

This restaurant hides in plain sight. It is located towards the end of the Big Lots shopping plaza…read morewith "Island Food" as the name displayed outside the eatery. The middle aged woman behind the counter is not warm and welcoming. However, the food makes up for it. I noticed that they chop the protein up and you end up getting more bones than meat. So annoying. I once asked specifically for less bones and more meat and the young girl dishing out the food honored it. I would recommend their beef Jamaican patties.

The food here is amazing and I've never not liked anything I've ordered. Now they have a giant…read moretouchscreen menu where you can order your food and pay there. Other food already comes in a takeout container so it's easy to grab and go. My favorite things I've had there are definitely the oxtail, brown stew, chicken, and the curry chicken. For their sides, their garlic mashed potatoes is actually amazing and you can definitely tell there's a lot of garlic in it, lol when you pour some of the brown stew gravy on top of it, it is literally chefs kiss. Everyone there has always been super nice highly recommend if you're in the area they won't disappoint

My first time at Flavaz Jamaican Grille and it won't be my last. I tried their brown stew chicken…read morewith rice and peas, steamed cabbage, and plantains. Everything was seasoned so well and the chicken was tender falling off the bone. This was the perfect balanced savory dish. I had the mango sweet tea which I loved. It wasn't overly sweet and I got a nice good taste of the mango. The vibe here was casual, there is plenty of seating area, and the service was great. I highly recommend dining at this location.

Arguably the best Haitian restaurant in all of the Tampa Bay Area! I've ordered multiple times from…read morehere and the food has never disappointed. I squally get the fried turkey meal (comes with rice and peas and pikliz) or griot, so you can't really go wrong with either option. Based off of that I'm sure their legume is delicious as well If you're ever in the area on Jan 1st make sure to pick up some soup joumou!

Everything here was incredibly flavorful and clearly made fresh. You could taste it in every bite,…read moreespecially with that right-out-of-the-fryer crispy goodness. The pikliz (pickled cabbage) was a standout. It added a bright, spicy kick that complemented the dishes perfectly. I found myself wishing I had ordered extra to put on everything. Fair warning though, it definitely brings the heat, so it may be a bit intense for those who are sensitive to spice. The young man who took our order was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. While there weren't many people dining in during our visit, there was a steady stream of takeout orders, always a good sign. This was our first visit, and it certainly won't be our last. Thank You Jahiti!!

This location is now closed . Was trying to order food from here this pass week and drove by and…read moresay the location is no longer open .

It's been a while since I've given a spot a one star rating, but Irie Bay definitely deserves it…read more The food being served here isn't Jamaican at all and has no flavor whatsoever. If I were Jamaican I'd be completely offended after eating bland baked chicken and shredded lettuce disguised as jerk chicken and cabbage! Let's not even mention the so called rice and peas which should've been called "rocks and peas" due to the rice being severely undercooked and hard in texture. Needless to say, I chose the option of just going to bed hungry yesterday night instead of returning to the establishment and telling that little rude old lady at the front about her garbage food.

The Food always on point. I don't mind we he's sold out. That means he's putting out great food and…read moreservice. Oxtails!!! Goat Jerk Pork!!'n Pineapple- Ginger To Wash it Down!!!

So this good is so fresh and amazing !!! The flavors and seasoning is everything. The people here…read moreare friendly and we were greeted with a smile. The vibe speaks island. The decor and setup sets the tone. They have sitting areas outside for you to enjoy there or to take home. I absolutely recommend this place !

Goat was awful. You was nice at the checkout though. The meat was small and bony, to much pepper…read moreand cabbage soggy

The best doubles I ever taste since Trinidad it's better than any restaurant I've been in nyc or…read moreTampa bay fl And the people are very nice people they are awesome

I love empanadas and knew the new Aleida's Kitchen location wasn't too far from me and decided to…read morecheck them out. I ordered one chicken and one beef Columbian empanada and they did not disappoint! The sauce is what brought it all together. The service was also relatively quick and I also appreciated the shaded waiting area in front of the food truck.

Great food and fast service. I love their mofongo. The portions are very good. I definitely…read morerecommend.

It's a new Puerto Rican bakery in the shopping plaza on the corner of Lithia Pinecrest and Lumsden…read moreRd. It's near the Wooden Spoon Diner. It's family owned and local to Brandon. They sell pastries, desserts, breads, sandwiches, and more. It's great that they are close to home. I absolutely love their guava & cheese quesitos. They are so delicious! I'm not usually a fan of this combination, but I love this particular version. Maybe because the cheese filling is sweeter. They also have strawberry and pineapple turnovers. I've only had the pineapple which I haven't seen in this area. It was great! The guava pastries are also a winner. I'd go back many more times just for these items alone. The mallorca wasn't my favorite. It's good, but it's more of a bread consistency than a sweet roll. The cheese and guava on top was very good. It was just too dense in my opinion. But hey, what do I know? I'm just a Puerto Rican gringa whose parents were born on the island. I'm guessing there are two different versions. The version that I know (and my mother loved) is the softer one that is more like a sweet roll. I've also had better ham & cheese mallorca sandwiches. However, I will try their other sandwiches and fritter appetizers for lunch one day. Other than that, everything else I've tried was wonderful. I love that the turnover and pastries are flaky and full of flavor, unlike some other bakeries. They are perfect! I do want to try the donuts and tornillos. I also want to try the breads. There will definitely be more visits, and very soon.

The puerto rican cake was pretty good. The service was friendly. I wanted to try their food but I…read morejust cannot justify $15 for lunch when there are various other local spots serving similar food for much less. It would be nice if they stayed open later but most of the establishments in this plaza seem to close early as well.

A wonderful little Caribbean / Cuban restaurant in a run down shopping center. Friendly staff,…read morehappy to work with my poor Spanish when ordering, and lots of smiles. All the food on the hot tables looks good... but I just ordered a Cuban Sandwich and a Cafe con Leche (no sugar). Great sandwich, very tasty with generous portions of ingredients. Coffee was wonderful too! Recommended to anyone that loves this type of food! Good!

Ive been craving mangu, salami and queso frito for a minute now and this was the place to get it…read morefrom! I've driven by countless of times but this was my first time going in. I was born in the Dominican Republic so this place felt warm, inviting and very familiar from the moment I stepped foot in there! I ordered the tres golpe platter which was HUGE! big enough to share with some coworkers who also loved it! They also have all the dominican staples like empanadas, chicharrones, all types of meats & rices. I truly felt like I was back home not to mention the ladies there were super sweet and nice and reminded me of my tias :)

Mehhh!!! Considering that home (Southern California) has plenty of good Caribbean/Jamaican food…read moreplaces to choose from, this place did not hit! My honey found this place online while visiting Tampa. Eight of us got there to find out it is take-out only. How disappointing! We walked into the small hole in the wall, only to be treated like 2nd class citizens by the guy taking orders. He was NOT friendly at all! No greeting, no explanation of menu items, nothing. We should've taken that as a clue and bounced. As for food, plates are plentiful. My curry chicken was tender with lots of gravy. I wished it had potatoes and carrots as I like at home so that sucked. Rice and peas were soft. Cabbage was well seasoned, but the portion was small. When I asked the guy what side options I could choose from, he told me the plate included macaroni and cheese (super nasty attitude). After that unpleasantry, they had the audacity to leave the mac & cheese off of my plate. Additional cabbage would've been nice, at least! Others enjoyed the oxtails, jerk chicken, and wings. Everyone's mac & cheese looked stale and hard and all of them said it was awful. The plates included cornbread which I do not eat. Another bummer: no plantain or festival bread, my 2 fav's. I don't know what time of Jamaican food is in Tampa, but it is hands down subpar compared to what I'm used to at home. This place also needs a full gut job b:c it looks like the health dept will shut it down at any moment. lol

Went to Bee's Island Kitchen for the first time with my sister tonight. They were about to close in…read morehalf an hour and only had Curry Goat and Curry Chicken. LET ME TELL YALL!!!!! This tenderness of the goat had me and my sister speechless. The flavor in EVERY SINGLE PIECE OF FOOD from the goat to the Mac and cheese to the rice to the cabbage to the corn bread. We will DEFINITELY be back as regulars. 100/10 recommend this place.