GO HERE NOW! Still reading? Great, sorry for the yelling but that food was so unbelievably delicious that all my other senses have lost control. What a fabulous place to eat. We go in and Wife asks how spicy is the jerk chicken. We know it is spiced, but is it spicy? The wonderful man behind the counter gives us a sample cup and wowoowowowow it is out of this world. Tender, all sorts of warm spices, and just a little bit of lingering heat that makes me salivate just thinking about it. Wife goes for the small jerk chicken plate and I go for the jerk chicken/oxtail combo. We hang out for a bit, enjoying the Caribbean music, breathing in the delicious aroma. The food comes and you know it is out of this world. Along with the meats, we get rice and beans, sauted cabbage, and plantains. They also came with a sample cup filled with this spicy, worchestershire sauce that packs a punch. I used mine more and more throughout the meal. Everything was delicious, the staff were all very nice. Go here, you will be glad you did! read more

Island Riddim - Jerk Chicken/Oxtail combo - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

It's a nice casual spot in a mall adjacent area. The guys working were really nice and energetic. It was a good vibe overall with very lively music playing. They don't cook-to-order, everything is made ahead and you let the know what you'd like. I got chicken curry and it was actually really food. My only with is that for curry to be slightly thicker. But overall great meal. I had leftovers and enjoyed the rest of the meal later! read more

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I went here for a yelp elite but also purchased additional items. I'd recommend showing up in the middle of the lunch special as when I went they took a little while to cook everything but it was fresh and I didn't mind waiting. It's a cute and clean space and everyone was very nice...I didn't take a good picture but the beef patty with the coco bread was the best item I got. Very soft an fluffy coco bread and patty was hot flaky and delicious not too spicy. The combo I got was the oxtail and goat curry with the peas and rice. The rice had a nice coconut milk flavor and were cooked good. The plantain was cooked well also but I would have preferred sweeter. The slaw was decent, I wish it was dressed. Unfortunately, I would not recommend the oxtail it was small and not cooked long enough it was tough. The goat curry was mild and had decent meat on it. I would come back though to try the jerk chicken and get more of those patties! read more

Island Riddim - Combo oxtail and goat currry....not as good for me - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

I love Jamaican cuisine and have been to the island multiple times. We had NO idea this place was open! (Context: we had a baby and hardly go out). Stopped in today for curry goat with rice and peas. Tastes and smells like the island, can't wait to come back! read more

Island Riddim - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

This was my first time trying Island Riddim!! It's a new location in Round Rock right across from IKEA and HEB so after shopping stop by and grab a hearty and filling lunch! I ordered the oxtail( $25) which came with a side of cabbage, plantain and rice and peas. The rice and peas were the star of the plate! Not a huge fan of plantains but these were pretty good. Very well seasoned. The oxtail pieces were a bit small and "fatty" it would have been nice to have more pieces with meat on them. Everything tasted fresh and service was top notch and very friendly!! Plenty of parking in the area and they have a nice outdoor patio that is covered. read more

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Need a good place to eat after a hard workout, shopping in IKEA nextdoor!? The jerk chicken was pretty good. Definitely could have been bigger pieces and spicier, but I enjoyed and would return if I'm in the area cause the staff was friendly. The tropical island art inside and reggae music make for a fun chill vibe. read more

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We stopped by around 8 this evening and were nicely greeted upon entry. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our visit. We decided to go with the curry and then also the bbq ribs. The bbq ribs were far and away the star of the show! Fall off the bone with a great sweet and spicy flavor and it went really well with the slaw and rice. My Fiance almost fought me for the last bite lol. We'll definitely be back to get the ribs again and probably try the fried chicken next time as it looked delicious. read more

Island Riddim - Bbq ribs, so good! - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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GO RIGHT NOW!!! Authentic Jamaican food, ribs fall off the bone, jerk chicken to die for !!!! Brand new so go in with a good attitude and enjoy this amazing small business !! Owner Wayne was amazing and accommodating!! Chef Jermaine and Shamari were in the best in spirit and the food is SO DELICIOUS! We quickly became regulars and can not get over how flavorful the chicken and rice was !! Truly felt like the island and we are planning our trip for the jerk wings and oxtail!! So excited for this place to be open and it is beyond delicious!! Portions are healthy and the price point is fair !! So dang good !!! read more

Island Riddim - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

My hubby and I are extra-excited about trying Island Riddim Jerk & BBQ Grille because Jamaica is one of our favorite vaycay spots, and we've both fallen in love with those island flavors! This place is cute, and the vibe is very island casual. Also, can I just say that we were greeted so dang sweetly! It definitely feels like Jamaica! Red Stripes were what we went with for drinks, naturally! We ordered the curry chicken, the jerk chicken, and Hubby grabbed a large oxtail. Curry Chicken: shockingly good! Jerk Chicken: shockingly good! Oxtail: shockingly good! Holy sh*t, y'all! This food is just INSANE good! Absolutely DELICIOUS! This is Jamaican food. Full stop. The best Jamaican food that we've ever had! In fact, Hubby just ordered us both to-go large Jerk Chickens for us to take to work tomorrow, plus 6 Jerk Wings. That's the level of good that this place is, y'all! Thanks so VERY much, Island Riddim Jerk & BBQ Grille! We'll definitely and WITHOUT question be back! read more

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It's so nice to finally have good Jamaican food near me. I came here on a Sunday afternoon around 3 p.m. and was warmly greeted by Jamiah, who was friendly and happy to answer all of our questions about the menu. We ordered the jerk chicken and the ribs, and both were really flavorful and well done. The jerk chicken definitely takes the top spot for me--so good. The ribs were also great, though they did have a lot of sauce. The sauce itself was tasty, just a bit messy. The rice and beans were excellent as well. The portion sizes were really great. We both ordered the smalls, and it was plenty of food to enjoy, with enough left over for later. The atmosphere was chill and welcoming. They have a good number of tables, including outdoor seating. There are options for two-seaters and four-seaters, and the largest table they can put together seats about six people. Overall, this was a great experience, and I will definitely be back. read more

Island Riddim - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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My wife and I went to try Island Riddim on a Thursday because "free will" right? Anyway, the restaurant is nestled in a place off of university drive in Round Rock, which makes accessibility very easy. The internal decor screams island restaurant, with bright colors and open seating that screams community. Our server quickly greeted us and answered all questions we had about the food. Now, let's get into the food. I got the Oxtail and curry goat plate and my wife got the curry chicken plate. The curry goat slid off the bone with ease and tasted amazing. The oxtail was sticky, which is how I like it. I washed it down with a bottle of ginger beer that enhanced the eating experience! I loved their selection of Jamaican drinks! My wife ate her whole curry chicken plate, and it was her first time eating island food. My only gripes were that they gave a large portion of the rice and peas, and that the plates only came with two plantains that could have been a little sweeter. I understand though, as Austin area food portions rely on sides to keep you full due to supplies. The food was very affordable, especially for ordering a two meat plate and a one meat plate. I definitely look forward to coming back in the future! read more

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EXCELLENT Caribbean food!! This place has great food and great service and is a Black-owned, family business. I highly recommend giving them a try! read more

Island Riddim - Island Riddim - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

After vacationing in Jamaica, I can't help but crave for Jamaican Caribbean food! I'm happy Island Riddim is bringing those flavors to atx! The staff is super friendly and service was great. They have all of the food premade and on warmers where they just scoop to order. Items I ordered: *Beef Patty: 5/5 the filling hit a nice spicy level but it's not scorching hot. More mild and does not linger type of spicy. The seasoning is spot on and the pastry was flaky soft with crispy edges. I devoured this patty and wish I had gotten more. $4.50 per one. *chicken curry and ox tail combo: 3/5 the curry was mild and went well with the rice. I wish it was a little bit spicy because there's no heat. The ox tail was really disappointing because there's hardly any meat on them. Majority was bones vs meat and I got only bones without meat at the bottom. $27 is on a higher end so I was expecting bigger and more meatier ox bones. I understand ox bones are not cheap. The ox tail bones were about golf size ball diameter. The rice and beans were excellent. The cabbage needed seasoning and I personal like sweeter fried plantains. This plantain has not ripen so it was on the bland side. Do I recommend Island Riddim? Yes, Overall I would definitely come back for the beef patties! read more

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The oxtail was yummy. And the jerk chicken was moist and delicious, but way too spicy for this gringa. I really liked the rice dish.

LOVE trying new things, and this was a fast, fun, friendly service, that is the taste of the islands. Absolutely hit the spot for a quick lunch while shopping in Round Rock. We tried the Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Fried Chicken, and more! Everything was flavorful and delicious. Bright, clean, and welcoming with some fun island music. read more

Island Riddim - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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The ambiance was plain, biting exciting and then the prices were a bit much to be treating with plastic utensils dining in. I had heard that it wasn't worth the trip, but I wanted to try it for myself. The rice was very bland, needed more seasoning, the ox tail was good and tender. the chicken was good with some spice to it. If only the rice had some flavor to it, it would have been better. The service was ok, not very cheery. Overall, it had a very fast food vibe to it and would not have paid over $60 for a dinner for two. read more

Service quick and fast. Hours of operation great. Clean location. Food rather high for such small portions but wouldnt have mattered. Chicken pieces were left whole for being jerk chicken 1st, 2nd the meat was so dry, even the ribs that were so smothered in sauce was so dry you need a gallon of water to get it down. 1 and 1/2 plantain slice for a side. That was questionable, but good, beans and rice again overly dried out. Defiantly not worth the trip or time for little flavor on the meat that was overtly dry. But service lady was nice, and they had quite a few people coming in, and they were quick with getting the meal out the door. Thats how they earned the 2 stars. read more

We were extremely excited about this restaurant coming to the area and we were extremely hopeful for the success. Unfortunately, as we visited this establishment during the Grand Opening, it was a bit dissatisfying and disappointing. The food was less than flavorful and therefore we will not return. The cabbage was not cooked, and full of pepper. The rice/peas did not have any taste,and the plantains were hard and with not even a hint of sweetener at all. I came home and recooked all the food with seasonings which made it better. This review is only intended to help the establishment with recommendations for a much better experience for patrons moving forward. read more

Island Riddim - Cabbage / Plantains/ Peas & Rice - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Customer service was excellent. Food was just ok. Got turned off because it was COLD. Needed a little bit more seasoning and jerk sauce was not the best. read more

Island Riddim - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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Stumbled upon Island Riddim yesterday while trying to decide what to eat. So glad I gave it a try. I ordered the jerk chicken plate and it did not disappoint. I ordered to-go and my meal was still hot after my 20 minute drive home. I'll definitely be returning, especially because I need to try the plantains. read more

Need i say more? The empty plates say it all. We will be back, and soon! Never had Jamaican before. Huge fan! read more

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Hella basic. Curry Chicken was so over cooked the bones would split on the touch. Like it was cooked for hours. Jerk was dry and the lady serving was not nice whatsoever. Mehhhhhhhh . The beef patty was good though. read more

The service was friendly. The restaurant was clean. We ate in the outside patio because it was beautiful out tonight. Now the food - wow! I had the small rib plate & they were fall off the bone tender! A wonderful sweet sauce on them! Loved the rice & beans which he put oxtail sauce on - boyfriend got rice too so good! He got the jerk chicken and loved it! We are excited to go back soon! read more

Island Riddim - Rib plate on top; jerk chicken on bottom - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

I have been wanting to try this place for about a year and I finally did. My order was to-go. I am a little disappointed. I ordered the small jerk wings meal with sides. Everything lacked salt. The wings had a nice slow burn which I really liked. The rice and beans were flavorless and dry. The veggies were cooked well, but also lacked flavor. I had some oxtail gravy on the side and I'm glad I did. It had a burnt taste to it. The plantains were good though. The portion size is big. There's plenty of food for leftovers. I appreciated that. Overall, it didn't meet my expectations. I want to try the curry goat and the meat pies one day just no time soon. Those who are raving about how great this food is really haven't had great Jamaican food. This place is decent but far from great. There's a little place in nearby Killeen, Texas that's waaaaaay better! It is literally a little hole in the wall by a freeway next to a smoke shop. Go there and then come back and rewrite your 5 star review. I bet you won't. read more

I ordered the large oxtails and was very happy with the portion size and taste! I also asked for extra gravy on my rice and peas. The service was friendly and I received my order fast. read more

Island Riddim - Large Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Super solid West Indian spot. Tastes just like back home. Chicken is right on point with the charcoal drum we all know and love. Service was like we were sitting in the backyard talking to our cousins after a good drink. Really felt at home here. Clean and well kept restaurant. Will definitely be back when I'm visiting from Houston. read more

Island Riddim - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

I'm a huge fan of Jamaican food. My parents were both born in Jamaica and this is the food I grew up on. This place by far has the most authentic Caribbean food I've had since I moved to Austin. My wife and I definitely enjoyed our experience here. First of all, we tried the Jerk Chicken and Curry Chicken plates. Both were flavorful. I preferred the Jerk Chicken plate as it had a nice kick. They also poured jerk sauce on the rice and peas and they gave a side of Jerk sauce on the side too. They also had hot pepper sauce for us to add to our food. Secondly, I appreciated the level of customer service. As soon as we walked in, we received a warm greeting with a smile. The staff were friendly and provided us with recommendations for food and drinks. The food also came out extremely quickly. Lastly, I enjoyed the ambiance and music. Listening to reggae while eating our meals transported me back to Jamaica. It made me feel at home. Overall, an amazing experience and we will definitely be back! read more

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i am not the type to review restaurants, but for this place it's necessary. i felt my soul lift from my body with every bite i took from this bowl of jerk chicken. you could give me any part of this by itself, whether it's the vegetables, rice, plantains, or chicken and i'd be happy to even straight up eat it alone. the sauce it comes with is a little spicy, but it was a very good level of spice for me. however, if you don't like spice, this still tastes heavenly without the sauce. there is indoor and outdoor seating. i ate outside. eating this glorious jerk chicken with the sun covered by the clouds with the slightest breeze was, in fact, a spiritual experience for me. the guy who was at the front of the shop is so wholesome and kind, too! I WILL RETURN. read more

Island Riddim - Jerk Chicken (Large) - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

The restaurant reminded me of a Miami vibe. We ordered the lunch special curry chicken and the food was on point, (it sell off) . The chicken was seasoned to perfection as well as the rice and peas. The curry was just right. We were excited to find a new spot. I will be back again! read more

Island Riddim - Lunch Special Curry Chicken! - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

I saw a post on Facebook last night saying this place just opened. I'm a sucker for jerk chicken, and it's fairly close to home/work. Stopped in for lunch and was immediately helped. I didn't want to go overboard so I ordered the lunch special jerk chicken. I thought it was a perfect lunch portion: not too much and not too little. There's a decent amount of seating inside as well as a patio area outside. The music wasn't too loud which is always nice. My order came out quick. It was a generous amount of rice with kidney beans, steamed veg, a plantain, thigh, leg, and a side of their jerk sauce. Excellent flavors. It could use a little salt, but I did not add any. That's how I prefer it anyway. You can always add more salt. They've been open three weeks and are having a grand opening this Saturday December 20th from noon until 4pm. If you're looking for a new place to try, I suggest giving Island Riddim a shot. Support local businesses! read more

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Bikkle on Guadalupe was my staple for Jamaican food but sadly they closed so I'm looking for my next spot. Got a small rib plate. Not my usual BUT the ribs are good. The rice... little dry. The veggies... not really cooked and could use a little more seasoning. Someone else in the reviews mentioned the same thing and unfortunately she's right. I will return tho to try the curry and jerk chicken. Portions aren't great. Overall, I think they have potential but the real test is going to be in the curry and the jerk chicken that I'll try later read more

Island Riddim - Small rib plate - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

I would rate a 4.5 if I could. I ordered online and had a slight wait upon arrival but nothing crazy. The ladies were pleasant. I was shocked for them to not only be open on a holiday, but on a Monday (if you're familiar with Caribbean restaurants, you know what I mean). I ordered the curry chicken dinner for my partner which was flavorful and plentiful. For myself, I ordered the small oxtail. My only complaint is I wish there was more gravy! I didn't care too much for the cabbage and felt is could have used a bit more seasoning. The plantain were okay. Felt they were a little overcooked and not sweet. These were the best oxtail I've had in Austin thus far however. I've been searching for a place for almost two years and I'm grateful to not need to drive all the way to Austin to get it now! Will be back for sure! read more

Island Riddim - Curry chicken dinner (large) - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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Walked in and were greeted by the owners who were so sweet and helpful. The food was straight up amazing! It's a quaint little place but very comfortable. FYI, the spices will linger in your mouth for hours, truly a wonderful experience. Went back for another round 2 days later. read more

Food was delicious! Love the roti, jerk and curry chicken! Great service and indoor and outdoor seating was comfortable with good music! read more

Island Riddim - Caribbean Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Travel here for oxtails. They were the most expensive oxtails I've ever had and the worst. They rice and oxtails were very bland... no seasoning. $65 for two plates. read more

My friends had lunch at this restaurant and couldn't stop saying great things about the food, so as a foodie, I had to check it out for myself. When I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The place was extremely clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The food looked so appealing that I wanted to try everything on the menu. I ordered the Bar-B-Fried Chicken with rice and peas and plantains. WOW! the chicken was absolutely delicious, unlike anything I've ever had! It was packed with authentic Caribbean flavors. The rice and peas were just as amazing, with the rich coconut flavor I was hoping for. I also ordered the Brown Stew Snapper to go, and when I had it later, it was just as tasty. I will definitely be visiting this restaurant again in the near future. read more

Food was on point and there was a lot! Got jerk chicken and some chicken patties. Will be going back when I'm in the area.

Island Riddim Jerk & BBQ Grill is truly a gem! From the moment you walk in, you can feel the welcoming island vibe. The food is absolutely incredible authentic, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Every bite is packed with rich Caribbean seasoning that brings the true taste of the islands to life. The jerk and BBQ dishes are outstanding tender, juicy, and full of bold flavor. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and the food is prepared with care and passion. The portions are generous, and everything tastes homemade and satisfying. What also stood out was the excellent customer service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. The atmosphere is clean, lively, and full of positive energy. If you're looking for real Caribbean flavor and a great dining experience, Island Riddim Jerk & BBQ Grill is the place to go. Everything about this restaurant is top tier the food, the service, and the vibe. Highly recommended easily a 5-star experience. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Truly a hidden gem and I'm so glad we found them. Came here for lunch with my husband and it didn't disappoint. We got the jerk chicken and curry and both were delicious. We do like our food more robust so more flavor would've been nice but no complaints because we would gladly come back. The service was also great. He was always checking in if we needed anything. They also have beer so that was a plus. read more

Been here twice since the soft open (Grand Opening on December 20th). Fried chicken, oxtails, and curry goat are all really flavorful and tasty. The staff and crew are lovely. We are so happy to have this as an addition to the neighborhood. We look forward to coming back many times soon! read more