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    Island Riddim

    4.4 (44 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Freddy H.

    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!

    Kevin V.

    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.

    Bbq ribs, so good!
    Josh P.

    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.

    Adrianna E.

    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 !!!

    Oxtail: Large Size
    Natalie K.

    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!

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    Askia L.

    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.

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    Nathan F.

    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!

    Beef and chicken patties
    Scarlett T.

    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!

    Lauren S.

    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.

    Jerk Chicken (Large)

    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.

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    Kara M.

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

    Cabbage / Plantains/ Peas & Rice
    Shantay R.

    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.

    Lunch Special Curry Chicken!

    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!

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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.

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    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.

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    Service was fantastic. Jamaya was really helpful and sweet. Jerk chicken and oxtails were delicious. Great music as well.

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