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    The jerk chicken
    Salomi W.

    We did not get to try the beef patties, they were out. But I ordered the jerk chicken. It did not taste like jerk. It tasted like brown stew chicken. The vegetables weren't bad, and the rice was good. The plantain was sweet, good.

    Oxtails
    Mary L.

    I hate to do this to a small black owned business but the food was flavorless and just outright a disgrace to the Caribbean culture. I would not recommend and never go back. Caribbean Cuisine on Richmond is where I'll take a road trip to; very disappointing.

    Oxtails
    JaDaven E.

    Delicious!!!! I got Oxtails obviously and the beef Patty! Omg both were DELICOUS! I saw some people saying it tasted old but I disagree. It tasted fresh and looked fresh!! Everything was flavorful and just the right amount of everything. I dont care much for cabbage so I'll ignore that and the rice and peas were... rice and peas lol! But man I willl be back!

    Now I understand why they don't offer dine in lol
    Jan P.

    Visit was Tuesday 07/21/2020 - we were a bit surprised when we approached this place and now we understand why they do not have done in available lol We pre ordered our food by phone and it was almost ready when we came to pick it up. They have a lil drive thru. It appears to be like a one man show, but we were highly excited about the food when we started eating it at home. The oxtails were very tender and fell off the bones easily. The rice and cabbage was cooked on point and the beans were very tasty. In addition to the food we also ordered Jamaican soda which was imported from Jamaica, only the grape flavored one originated out of Canada. It was a big portion so we have plenty of leftovers for tomorrow. This type of food is easy to be reheated and taste also very good the next day. We are certain that we will stop by again and pick up Jamaican food. Thank you so much for the dining experience tonight!

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    Nicole I.

    This is a large? 4 oxtails for 15.50? Disappointed! I was excited about trying this place because it's not to far from home. Needless to say my hubby was outraged that he spent nearly $70 on 3 large oxtails, and patties and I was upset that even after we ate that I had to cook anyway because we were still hungry. Sorry, the prices are almost the same where we go across town and we always have some for next day

    Lunch portion Oxtail meal

    Yesterday was my first time visiting here and when I tell you this food was so good, it was amazing! The oxtails were perfectly seasoned and tender the meat easily fell off the bone, rice and cabbage also flavorful as well and I usually don't eat plantain but these were also very tasty as well. The nice man that took my order was very patient and provided me with more information about the menu and what they have to offer and the food came out so quick as well! I definitely plan on returning soon to try other menu items.

    Jerk chicken
    Marcus S.

    This place was a hit at one point but now that I go back it's not ,every time you asked for fish and patties they never have fish or patties the customer service sucks

    Oxtail
    Tami S.

    Having in laws from the West Indies and being a former Floridian I miss this food like crazy! My daughter and husband's oxtail was cooked and seasoned perfect as was my curry goat. The beef patties were delicious and had just a faint hint of heat. We will be back weekly lol.

    Oxtails ABSOLUTELY NO FLAVOR AND I HAVE FOOD POISONING SOMETHING TOLD ME TO STOP EATING AFTER FORCING MYSELF AND NOW I HAVE FOOD POISONING

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    Best stewed oxtail in town. And big portions. No sit in but I usually park in the parking lot to devour.

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    I ordered the curry chicken plate and it was very flavorful. We really enjoyed it. Wish we had more plantains.

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    I enjoyed it the two times I bought it. Just can't wait to try it again!!! Oxtail is a must and the curry goat is great!

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    Great food! Zero customer service! Costs nothing to be kind. The oxtails are very flavorful though

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    Food was good with fast service. No complaints about taste. I had stew chicken, which I really enjoyed. Will be back again!!

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    Ask the Community - Island Sizzle

    Is the meat halal?

    halal? it's Jamaican cuisine so i don't think so

    Do they serve rum punch?

    When I went they did not.

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