Our first time at this restaurant. (We found it on Yelp.)All I can say is if you're looking for…read moreJamaican food or something out of the ordinary like Mexican, burgers, or Chinese...you have to try this place! I ordered the boneless jerk chicken plate with plantains and salad. The chicken was tender and flavorful! Plantains were good too. The rice and beans was also a good accompaniment. My fiancée ordered the ox tail plate with mango salad and collard greens. The meat was so tender and delicious! He said it was probably one of the best oxtails he's had. We loved the food, service and will definitely be returning!

I've been coming to One Love for years and the food has always been consistently good. The oxtail…read moreplate is my favorite, especially with the mango salad and sweet plantains. Everything is flavorful and satisfying, and I usually order it to go. The only downside is the price. It's always been on the expensive side, but seeing one oxtail plate go up to $31 (+tax) makes it hard to justify coming here as often as I used to. The quality is still there, but the higher price means it'll probably be more of once a year meal. One thing to be aware of is that there's a surcharge even when paying with a debit card. Legally you're not supposed to add a charge when using debit card but I paid it anyways. It was an unexpected charge that other customers may want to know about. Ambience was okay. Service was nice. Overall, the food is delicious and worth trying, but between the rising prices and the added card surcharge, I'll likely be visiting once in a blue moon.

Love this restaurant. Best vibes and ambiance. Dim, patio is super cute! I recommend sitting in the…read morepatio vs inside. The chorizo mussel clams steamer is so flavorful and good! Order an extra side of bread and dip it!! Perfect appy! Espresso martini was made to perfection. The filet was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Comes normally with fries but I got the garlic mashed potatoes instead. Service was great! Highly recommend this spot! Great for dates, girls date night and it's the perfect vibe!

I want to begin with an important distinction: my two-star rating is not meant to suggest that the…read morefood was terrible, the service was bad, or the restaurant unpleasant. It reflects something a little harder to quantify: value. The amount a restaurant asks me to pay inevitably creates a certain expectation. Food, service, atmosphere and price don't exist independently of one another; they form a package. And for me, the package simply didn't come together here. There were things I genuinely liked. We sat outside, beneath a corrugated metal covering, and I actually enjoyed the design of the space. The tables and chairs are a refreshing departure from the polished, corporate, "haven't I seen this in twelve other restaurants?" look. And the candle wall at the far end of the patio is simply wonderful--warm, cozy and genuinely beautiful. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting or the prices. We each had a beer: an 11.16-ounce can for $10. It was cold, fresh and perfectly drinkable. It also wasn't particularly good. Obviously, the restaurant didn't brew it, but ultimately they chose it, priced it and served it. We also shared the Chicken Empanadas ($18) and Mariscos Fritos ($22). The empanadas were... meh. Nothing particularly wrong with them, but nothing that made me want another one, either. The Mariscos Fritos were the bigger disappointment. The menu promises calamari and shrimp, although I honestly had trouble identifying much of either. There was plenty of fennel, which was far too raw for my taste, and the dish was a considerable distance from what I would describe as "cooked to perfection." And I want to be fair here: nothing tasted spoiled. Nothing appeared to have been fried in old oil. Nothing was inedible. We finished the plate. It simply wasn't enjoyable. The service was perfectly fine and, frankly, perfectly forgettable--and I don't necessarily mean that as criticism. Good service can be a little like music in a movie: sometimes you barely notice it, but you'd certainly notice if it weren't there. Nothing about the service bothered me, and nothing particularly stood out. What finally crystallized my feelings was looking to my right from our table and seeing a parking lot. At one point I was being blinded by the headlights of a car whose driver needed about four attempts to park. Had I been looking at the Caribbean Sea, I might have sipped my $10 canned beer, eaten my rather ordinary appetizers and thought, Well... I'm paying for the whole experience. But I wasn't looking at the Caribbean Sea. I was looking at a parking lot. And perhaps that's the best way I can explain the two stars. Two $10 beers and two appetizers brought us to $60 before tax and tip. That amount, by itself, doesn't offend me. I've happily spent similar amounts elsewhere and walked away thinking, Worth it. Here, I didn't. The food wasn't terrible. The service wasn't bad. The setting had some genuinely lovely touches. And the prices, considered in isolation, aren't outrageous. They simply didn't belong together. For what we ate, where we ate it, and the overall experience we received, I left feeling that what I had paid and what I had received were too far apart. And ultimately, that's what I'm rating.

After craving Jamaican food for what feels like forever, I finally decided to search Yelp on my way…read morehome from working in LA and came across The Taste of the Caribbean in Long Beach - and wow, this hit the spot in a way I've been missing for too long. For context, I've always loved Jamaican food and even have family who make incredible, authentic dishes, but I haven't had anything close to that in a year. So my expectations? High. My craving? Even higher. I ordered the jerk chicken dinner with peas & rice and cabbage medley, and some plantains - to go. First off, the service was amazing. The woman who helped me was genuinely warm and welcoming, and you can tell she cares about what she's serving. When I ordered, she asked if I wanted the jerk sauce on the side and made sure I was okay with the spice level when I said no. That attention to detail matters. The food came out quickly (it was mid-afternoon and not busy), and everything stayed warm all the way home--which is always a win for takeout. Now let's talk about the food: The portion was generous, the flavors were on point, and everything tasted fresh. The jerk chicken had that perfect smoky, spicy kick - exactly what I was hoping for. The rice and peas and cabbage medley were a great balance to the heat, and the plantains were sweet and perfectly cooked. I did notice another review complaining about the spice level being too high... and honestly, I had to laugh a little. Have you had jerk chicken before? It's supposed to be spicy - that's the whole point. Personally, that comment is part of what made me choose this place, and it delivered. If you don't like spice, jerk might not be your thing - but I'm sure there are milder options if you ask. Bonus: they offer online ordering and delivery through Uber Eats and Postmates, which makes it even easier to get your fix. Overall, this place brought back the flavors I've been missing for so long. I'll absolutely be back - and probably sooner rather than later.

Meal prep for the week : curry chicken to go…read more Wow first time here and this is a culinary experienceeeee! Love the flavors Sorrel drink fireeeee Curry chicken fiireeee Roti fiireeee 10/10 coming back

I was at Blossom Market Hall (BMH) in San Gabriel to redeem mySGV food passport offer from Wahib's…read moreMediterranean Express this past weekend. Last time I was at BMH, I didn't get a chance to try Caribbean Gourmet (CG). Yesterday was the day. Parking was easy behind the building. Comfortable shared community seating available inside and outside. Restrooms are near the front entrance of the BMH. CG offers comforting soul foods with bold flavors of authentic Caribbean and Guyanese cuisines. Their simple menu includes chicken plates, patties (empanadas like), pastries, and drinks. Oxtail stew, jerk chicken, chicken and vegan curries, and freshly made roti are some of their signature dishes. Since it was my first time trying them, I got the Jerk Chicken. Wow, it was one heavy plate! One deliciously tender chicken drumstick + thigh over aromatically flavored coconut rice and peas. Spice level was perfect! Veggies and roasted plantains were fantastic. Absolutely a plate of tasty goodness! Highly recommend for first time and returning customers. I would get it again for sure. Prices were reasonable for the great portions. Staff was super friendly and nice. Thank you Miss! CG is one of the best food options at BMH. I'm planning my return to try their other signature dishes soon. If you haven't tried them, don't wait any longer. It's the real deal Caribbean and Guyanese!

People say this is the best Jamaican food in the area. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or…read moreew. Everything is handmade fresh in-house and the owner is literally the sweetest and gave me a bunch of stuff to try. Of course gotta start with the iconic beef patty which was nice and chubby and had a flakey pastry with ground beef inside. Their roti was super soft and flakey and paired perfectly with their warm spiced super tender curries. The plates come with rice, stewed cabbage, sweet fried plantains and a protein. The jerk chicken was nice and Smokey while the oxtail was super tender and juicy. They had a catering order too that day so gave me some of their special chow mian to try which had veggies, yummy chicken, and was super flavorful. Overall this place was pretty good. Oxtail plate $28 Jerk chicken $20 Curry with roti $19 Beef patty $6

I've been to several cuban restaurants in the area but Bella Cuba is my favorite. Food, service and…read moreatmosphere is always exceptional when I visit. I came here with my friend last Sunday 8/16/26. for a late lunch. We were promptly greeted by staff and led to a table by the hostess. Our server came over after a few minutes and took our drink order which was a Pitcher of Sangria. Highly recommend it if you never had it before. My friend ordered the garlic chicken plate his favorite dish there while I decided on the saute Oxtail plate. It was my first time trying the Oxtail and it was delicious. The meat was tender and fell off the bone easily. The Oxtail was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. And came with side of black beans, white rice, and plantains. As we ate we notice that it started to get busier in the late afternoon early evening. I bet it's due to its reputation more than anything. Will return, highly recommend for cuban food.

We recently hosted an employee appreciation dinner for 36 guests at Bella Cuba, and the experience…read morewas exceptional. The owner, Antonio Chaidez, and his staff provided outstanding hospitality from start to finish. Thanks to our pre-ordered selections, the kitchen timed the entrees perfectly, following a wonderful assortment of welcome appetizers and drinks. Furthermore, the team went above and beyond by plating and serving our external celebration cakes completely free of charge. Thank you, Mr. Chaidez and staff, for taking such excellent care of our team!

My husband basically ordered one of everything and every single item was so incredibly delicious…read moreand authentic! There are some smaller affordable items, as well as full plates to choose from. Customer service is amazing. We will absolutely be back soon!

Ok, I have to say that this rating does come with the caveat. Full transparency, I actually wanted…read moreto rate it 4.75 Stars, but I didn't have that option. And I'll explain that in a moment. I have to admit that this review is about a week overdue and full disclosure I visited them just as they were opening for the day for business. With that being said I have to say that the minute they opened they are PREPARED! The warm and welcoming greeting that I got from Miss Amaya was amazing. The decor and overall atmosphere was very welcoming and comfortable. On to the food I wanted to try a little bit of everything on the menu that I saw online however there were a few items that were no longer available, hence the .25 star deduction. However, the food was out of this world. It is a bit "pricey", but nothing that anyone shouldn't expect considering the cost of what food is today overall. Customers can't expect a privately owned small business to stay in business if they undercut the price of the food they sell. For example the oxtail lunch plate I got was approximately $19, but if I were to shop for everything that I got with that plate, (the rice, the peas, the plantains, the side cabbage, the ingredients for the side of cabbage, the oxtails, and not to mention the seasonings on top of everything else), I'd be putting out at least 4 to 5 times as much. For the amount of food I got for that $19, it was well worth it. Speaking of the amount of food, they are very generous. I ordered the fresh squeeze lemonade and the dragon fruit lemonade as well and let me tell you Miss Amaya squeezed them lemons within an inch of their life, lol. She gave me a few options/alternatives to my taste preference as well. Overall I had a very good experience with them and an even better experience when I got the food home. Being half Jamaican, I have considered them my new go to spot when I have a craving for some Caribbean food. I'll try to include some before and after but I'm not tech savvy so don't hold me to it. You may have to just go in and experience it for yourself.

We've been to Habana a number of times but typically on a weekend. During our previous visit, Tony…read moreaka Fluffy, gave us a great experience. He was personable, funny and made a lasting impression. My wife and I decided to have an impromptu date on a random Wednesday and we were pleasantly surprised to see Tony at our Table again! Same great experience, great recommendations. Tony is a pro. He recommended the Lechon Asado and he was not wrong. The pork was extremely tender and the Congris was delicious. I highly recommend this location, but you have to ask for Tony.

we came here for a friends birthday brunch !! They hosted us and let me tell you tony was an…read moreamazing host and server. Very attentive, always checking in, always making sure everything was okay. Food was amazing, drinks and mimosas were amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant was absolutely amazing, to it's most cuban delights ! Thank you for hosting us habana & thank you tony! We appreciate you guys !

We came with a large group for a birthday and got to try a bunch of dishes! Everything was really…read moregood, but the paellas were my favorite. Tapas tried: - Tostada de Atun 5/5: really tender yellowfin poke on a crispy tostada. The yuzu aioli was perfect on it - Pulpo à la Gallega 5/5: really tender and flavorful octopus - Vieras à la Plancha 5/5: large tender scallops in a flavorful sauce - Gambas Al Ajillo 4/5: the shrimps were really large but it didn't stand out for me - Coliflor 4/5: solid cauliflower dish! Paellas and Steak: - Paella Valenciana 5/5: this was our favorite paella out of the 3. The chorizo added more savoriness vs just having seafood - Paella de Carne 4.5/5: very savory and flavorful with generous amount of meat. The beef cheek was sooo tender - Paella de Mariscos 4/5: solid seafood paella, but the other two with meat in it elevated the flavor of the rice - New York Strip 3.5/5: good steak but basic. Wouldn't order this again over the paella and tapas. The sauces it came with were a nice addition

We went here for dinner last night before we watched Beauty and the Beast at Segerstrom. We had…read morebeen once before years ago, and the food and drinks were delicious. We loved the vibes and were excited to come back. I highly suggest you call in advance (if you're watching a show) and book a reservation. Luckily, we arrived a little after they opened and we were able to sit at the charcuterie table. Their sangrias are still the best I've ever had. However, the paella and churros were just okay. The rice was overcooked, the churros were kind of dense, and the chocolate sauce was thick. I don't remember it tasting like that before. Maybe they changed their recipe? We'd still come back to try other items on the menu and of course, their sangrias!

Bold flavors with a spicy kick. I don't get to experience Jamaican food often, so I am so happy…read moreHilltop Jamaica Restaurant in Pomona is near me so I can go all the time now! They came highly recommended by a friend and I can see why in my first bite! I have had the pleasure to try their Curry Chicken Bowl $13 (Lunch Special), Jerk Bowl $13 (Lunch Special), Jerk Burrito $13.50, and a Curry Chicken "Mama's Pattie" $4.50. My favorites have got to be their Curry Chicken Bowl and I'll order this time and time again. Its just a staple. It has a great kick to it and has a complex blend of spices that is layed with a smoky, savory, and sweet undertone. I keep taking bites just to experience the flavors over and over again. Their Jerk Burrito is also the first I've tried and another dish I'd order again. It has their spicy, smoky Jamaican jerk chicken with rice, beans, wraped in a tortilla and everything comes together nicely. Their prices are great for their portion size, too! I've visited here with a group of coworkers and friends, and we always have a great time. I've even brought dishes home to my fiancé, and he has asked me ever over and over again to bring more dishes home for him if I'm in the area, since they are just that good! The people here are all so friendly and have such a warm light they bring to the world and their space. Ever since I've visited, I've been going every week and have been telling all my friends it's a must-try destination on 2nd street. I can't wait to go back. I am a loyal customer now!

Ordered their jerk chicken, rice & peas, cabbage and plantains. Definitely one of the best Jamaican…read moreplates I've had. Their jerk sauce has quite the kick so Im glad I got it on the side. Chicken was soooo tender and had a smoky flavor to it. The cabbage was seasoned well and rice was cooked perfectly. Mac and cheese plate was super weak in my opinion - I was expecting the Mac and cheese you get at a back yard bbq. Lacked in cheese and flavor. Some edges had a nice cheese pull but for the most part it was just a lot of noodle. Would have loved to enjoy it with the short ribs per their advertisement - but they had ran out so we got some crispy wings. Portion is big - not sure on the how much it was though, as the menu wasn't priced. I would advise to pair your meal with one of their house-made specialty juices if you don't get a ginger beer! I had their pineapple-ginger, a Jamaican staple and goes so well with their cuisine. oh. GET THE PATTY. If all else fails, get the damn Jamaican patty. Beef and curry chicken are my favs. All of the patties are crispy, Flaky, and buttery. I was pleasantly surprised to know that these are the same patties served to you at none other than Simply Wholesome, in LA. A grand staple for the community. Savanna, helped us out for the evening and she was lovely and helpful! Would come back just for the customer service itself.

Our taste bud was craving Caribbean food so we ended up at Taste Of The Caribbean Restaurant. The…read moremoment we entered it felt like we teleported to somewhere in the Caribbean itself thanks to the decor. The welcoming, the service and the food were amazing. Got the oxtail Rasta pasta and my taste buds were satisfied. If you're looking for somewhere to take your family or just a date and your taste buds craving Caribbean food this is the place for you. Even if your date is not your girl/ boyfriend there plenty of trees to hide behindjk

Amazing vibe on thursdays with the amazing food to match... this my new spot! I am really a fan of…read morethe jerk salmon and the rum punch is so yummy!