Why ain't nobody tell me that the Trinis had the oxtail game on lock?…read more I've never had oxtail this tender in my life. It fell off the bone. You literally didn't even need teeth to eat these oxtails. The plate came with a lot of food too: A generous portion of oxtails of all different sizes: big ones, little ones, medium size.... But all of them were meaty and incredibly flavorful. It came with my choice of spinach or cabbage. I chose the cabbage, and it was delicious. It also came with rice and peas, two pieces of plantain, and macaroni and cheese. This was a big plate, full of food! But this is Texas, so I'm not surprised. I also wanted a little cocktail, so I asked the lady at the counter if the rum punch was strong. She gave me a slow nod and that should have prepared me, but ya girl was not ready. I got the blue rum punch, I think it was Caribbean breeze flavor. It tasted like it had coconut milk in it, but I couldn't make out the other ingredients. What I could make out was that rum. That rum was loud! And pronounced! I wanted a strong drink and I damn sure got it! How strong was it? Well...I'm not a lightweight but I barely got through a third of the cup. I was feeling it after the first few sips. If I drank that whole thing I knew I was either going to be swinging from the chandeliers or asleep in the middle of a crosswalk somewhere. That rum punch will creep up on you. Y'all better take it from me and sip slow. This is definitely one of the best meals I've had in Texas and, hands down, the best order of oxtails I have ever had.l!

Wait time for the food was around 40 minutes. The cashier was friendly and helpful, and she can…read moredefinitely scream! When calling out customer names for orders, she literally screams at the top of her lungs. The boss should probably get her a microphone. The food was delicious, and the place was clean.

Deh yasso a eat mi left ova rice and peas w oxtail gravy..big up Roland oxtail is balanced in…read moreseasoning + well cut , rice nu tough , and the plantain is nice and sweet

I'm obsessed with their crunchy lemon pepper wings! Pair them with a side of rice and beans, and if…read morethey have collard greens available, do yourself a favor and order some. My daughter has to get a patty every time we visit, and I never leave without one of their homemade juices. The owner is always friendly and welcoming whenever I see him, which keeps me coming back. The food is consistently worth the wait and worth every penny. Speaking of waits, service can be a little slow at times, so I recommend calling ahead or visiting when you're not in a rush. It makes the experience much more enjoyable. The only reason I'm giving a strong 4 stars instead of 5 is the customer service from some of the staff. While not everyone falls into this category, many of the employees can come across as a bit reserved. Once you engage with them, they're usually pleasant, but a few more smiles and a warmer atmosphere would really elevate the experience. I'd love to walk in one day and feel the vibrant, welcoming island energy reflected throughout the restaurant. That said, I'll definitely keep coming back for those wings!

First time visiting the Dallas area for work and decided to stop in and patronize this…read moreestablishment and I was pleasantly impressed with the friendliness of the gentleman at the front taking the order. As a Jamaican from NJ and currently living in AZ I've tried enough Caribbean eateries where the food was not up to par. I ordered the oxtail dinner with a side of plantain and it was by far the best I've ever had. Complements to the chef and staff. Keep up the good work in the kitchen and never lose sight of continued good customer service.

Food: Beef patty was amazing, I will have to come back to try their other items…read more Service: Friendly Ambiance: It's giving surfer shack but don't pay that any attention, since you're here for the food! Every Caribbean restaurant is different but this one is a step above the rest. Compared to other spots, this has the most authentic beef patty I've had in years. Absolutely love our brother and sister islands!! Now that my favorite Trinilicious spot has closed down I've found a reliable Mauby and beef patty spot. Thank you for keeping Caribbean food alive in Dallas

Service = 5 AUTHENTIC JA!!! Jamaican owned and operated!!!…read more Real good real good real nice vibes!! Clean bathroom and restaurant Returning Saturday for live music 6-9pl!! 6/6/26

First time dining here (for myself) second time for my spouse and sadly I was so disappointed. We…read morearrived an hr before closing, two other couples seated. Being my first time I took some time deciding on my order, which I felt didn't sit well with our server who overall was very inattentive. The meals derived to us were barely warm and so overwhelmingly small in size...the chicken legs were the smallest I have even seen. Jerk chicken was dry, rice and beans were bland. My spouse however enjoyed his meal.

I was in Mesquite on a Saturday morning for a memorial service, so after the preacher delivered his…read morewords -- which took forever -- I was starving for some Comfort Food. I would have just jumped in the ride and followed everybody to the repass/repast and ate there, but it was in Dallas. Specifically Oak Cliff. Like 37 minutes away according to GPS. I was like, "Umm, No. Family, I love yall, but he went too long, and I'm hungry NOW." Thankfully, Jamaican Cook Shop was just up the road. This was my first visit. The restaurant is in a busy but small strip shopping center. The inside of the restaurant screams Mom-n-Pop-Dive-Spot and is adequately decorated in Jamaican themes and colors. There are about eight small tables for dining. The restaurant is counters service. I didn't spy a traditional menu board. Pictures of the food with names of dishes are simply posted on one wall, and there's a well-worn menu on the counter from which to order. I ordered the small Jerk Chicken entree (2 pcs. of bird) which comes with two sides. My sides were plantains and cabbage. The friendly young woman at the counter was helpful in suggesting her favorite sides. OK, now to the food. This was really good Jamaican food. The entree was provided in a quality plastic container with lid suitable for any leftovers. My order came with a leg and a thigh, and the chicken was moist and tender with plenty of jerk sauce around it. The bird had excellent flavor, and even leaned to the spicy side, which was a plus. The sides tasted freshly prepared. The entree at $14-and-some-change was reasonably priced. There was steady traffic during my visit. I'm gonna bookmark this place for any time I'm passing thru or near Mesquite for a good solid comforting meal.

This place was pretty fire. Flavors hit although I had recieved quite a bit of fatty pieces with my…read morejerk chicken plate. Lots of Jamaican drink choices. Patties came out fresh and crisp, but would have liked more of a golden color to mine. Service was cool, it just took a really long time (45-50min wait). You can sit inside, but it's rather small.

A hidden gem in Dallas for sure. The portions were great and the sides did not disappoint either…read more They had plenty of parking and the space a nice cozy feel to it. The service was nice and quick - you order and pay at the cash register. We ordered a large plate of: - oxtails: Highly recommend getting the oxtails again - jerk chicken: on the sweeter side but they had a really nice kick to them at the end Both came with a side of rice and cabbage. I would recommend to come and try!

This is my go to Caribbean spot near my work. The location is a little iffy as it's in deep dallas…read more The location is in a gated area. But all the locals come here for Elaine's food. The owner/ founder (Elaine) has since passed away but they carry on her delicious food and legacy. I get the oxtails with rice and beans and cabbage. I've also gotten the curry goat which is amazing! They cook it fresh so it takes a little time for the food to come out. But it's worth the wait. It's so delicious with a good portion! The servers are always very friendly and helpful.

Tried the Bake 'n' Shark for the first time a couple of weeks ago. The food was full of flavor and…read moremade me feel like I was in the Caribbean. My son had the fish and chips and loved it. Friendly staff and quality food presentation. Best to order online and wait for someone to call you when it's ready. I think the ordering system gives you a "default time" on when your order will be ready but they call you when it is ACTUALLY ready. Looking forward to exploring the rest of the menu!

When it's not easy to come by some real trini food, you drive through 40 mins of traffic to get to…read morethis food truck! We tried the bake n shark, sorrel and rum cake. Everything tasted great! . Thanks to the owners for waiting for us for arrive before closing up shop.

JS International Grill is a vibe. Delicious food, chill ambiance, and great service…read more Kicked off my time with their samosas. Tried the beef, chicken, and salmon one - chicken was definitely my favorite. All of them had the perfect consistency and crunch. For the entree had the jerk chicken with lobster Mac and cheese on the side. Both were well seasoned and delicious. I'd definitely visit again.

Okay y'all! So bae and I went to Dallas and we had to come and try this place because it's highly…read morerecommended on TikTok. We finally made it. We ordered via online and realized they relocated. Of course we had to order multiple things to get a feel of their consistency. LET'S GET RIGHT INTO IT; We ordered the Pineapple Juice - (8/10) : The juice was good Hisbicus Tea - (4/10) : The tea was made with cane sugar; that defeated the purpose of a healthy and delicious tea. I really wanted it to be made with agave or date syrup. Side of Cabbage- (4/10) : Cabbage was very bland for fried cabbage, its wasn't seasoned at all and it wasn't cooked through enough to my liking. Side of Fried Brussel Sprouts - (7/10) : Brussel Sprouts were decent and actually seasoned. They just weren't mind blowingly good so a 7 was the best I could give it. Vegan Jerk Oxtail with Mushroom Rice - (8/10) : This right here was great however it was giving more vegan meatloaf then it was oxtail. We had to think of it as a meatloaf for us to be fully satisfied with the flavor. Overall though it was good and we enjoyed it. Vegan Lobster Mac and Cheese - (9/10) : This was the STAR of the show. It was delicious, creamy and the lobster pieces actually were giving lobster lowkey. We enjoyed this one the most and would return just to get this. The Ambiance of the restaurant was cool and definitely would be worth sitting in and enjoying the meals. The decor was decent inside and inside the bathroom, however, the bathroom needs to be upgraded. My rating... DEFINITELY would recommend the Lobster Mac and Cheese, we will return to get it again and maybe try another vegan option. I would totally recommend, GO TRY IT OUT! They also have non-vegan options that others rave about!

Was out on a Saturday afternoon and searched for food nearby. This restaurant came up and seemed…read moreinteresting as I've never had food from Guyana. The establishment itself is small and when entering it isn't entirely clear if one is supposed to sit at a table and wait for a menu or order at the counter. We ended up ordering at the counter after the server gave us a menu. (A sign in future might be helpful). Our server was very nice and answered our questions as we tried to figure out what best to eat. Overall the food tasted good though I think I'm used to a more robust flavor. I would give the place more stars but for a few things: (1) it was 70ish degrees outside but it was warmer inside the restaurant (seemed like they had the heat going very strong); (2) there were cartoons playing on the only TV and it might have been nice to have music or other Chanel options but there were kids present so presumably the cartoons were for them; and (3) we were told there were no restroom facilities. This latter issue was very surprising as I believe it is against state regulations to not have public restrooms in an eatery. A sign alerting customers to this inconvenience might also be advisable.

I had roti with curry chicken added. There's a whole drumstick in there along with big chunks of…read morepotatoes. The curry is slightly sweet on the front with a mild spice finish. I love spice so that's the only thing I wish it had more of or maybe a nice pepper sauce to go with it. Also, the service was awesome and the owner is super nice. They were out of oxtails and she suggested to definitely come early for things as she usually sells out - I went there around 2. Each day has a different menu but oxtails, curry goat and chicken are served daily. I believe the roti is only served on the weekends.

The best Jamaican restaurant in DFW, hands down. Food was amazing. No other words. 10/10 food…read more 4 stars because Only downside to this place was the food wait time. It took 45 minutes for our food to come out, which we kind of expected to happen so we weren't too worried about it. So don't come here for a "quick bite" and if you're ordering to go, order 45 minutes ahead. Our waitress was really sweet but it did take her 10 minutes to bring the check after asking for it. Overall I recommend this place. The portions are plenty & definitely get better for leftovers.

If you're in the mood for some authentic Caribbean food, you have to check out the island spot!…read moreThey offer a variety of handcrafted cocktails and delicious island entrees. You get a taste of Jamaica right in the backyard of Dallas, TX. I enjoyed a refreshing drink, the Spanish Town Hussla, and for apps, Fried plantain and Jerk Nachos. For my entree, I got Mama Joyce's Oxtails, which were seasoned very well and heated up great the next day. Overall, the service is ok, it could have been better (there were times when we were without someone checking in which is why I'm giving 3 stars) . The ambiance is great. I recommend you check them out.