I definitely wish I skipped this place. The food was so greasy and absolutely no flavor. I think…read morethey forgot to add a lick of seasoning. The owner was sooooo sweet and the portions are huge which sucks because I didn't want to eat anymore. The taste was lacking so much. I will never return. The prices are way too high for the food to be so bland. I am from the Caribbean and took someone here to tell them they would love Haitian food. They had oxtail and said the portion size was awesome but no flavor whatsoever. The rice was also very dry. The pickliz did not taste fresh at all, in fact it tasted almost spoiled. Maybe I caught em on a bad day but spent $50 on two meals that we did not finish bc the flavor was lacking so bad. The portions are ok, mostly just a pan of rice but give them a try for yourself! You may enjoy it.

Was my first time trying Haitian food. It has been on my mind for years. From CT came to…read moreSpringfield just for this. The man 12/10 customer service very welcoming and patient. Griot black rice plantain and spicy pikliz $21. Gave tip. Would eat again!

food incredible, really good portions, nice staff, classic feel for a Jamaican spot. I've been…read moremultiple times and I'm definitely going back. I typically get the jerk chicken. lots of food, definitely enough for more than one meal, or one person. I can't think of anywhere else that is this good with the jerk.

If you're looking for real, authentic Jamaican food that hits your soul, this is the spot. Every…read moretime I walk in, the smell alone lets you know you're about to eat GOOD. The jerk chicken is perfectly seasoned -- spicy, smoky, and packed with flavor without being overwhelming. The oxtail is fall-off-the-bone tender, rich, and cooked down just right. And the rice and peas? Always fresh, fluffy, and full of that authentic island taste. You can tell the food is made with love and tradition. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the staff treats you like family. It's not just a meal -- it's an experience. This place never disappoints. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out.

I was passing through Springfield and craving Jamaican food. Ordered everything to go for my…read morefamily. Food: ackee and saltfish with fried dumplings, oxtail, curry chicken, jerk chicken, orange chicken and fried chicken. All were delicious but the jerk chicken was the only disappointment and I'm not sure why- it was flavorful seasoned and tender but it didn't quite hit like "jerk chicken". It was good but I wouldn't quite call it jerk chicken like I remember. The picky eater LOVED the fried chicken so that is a wonderful option for the less adventurous. Service: I kept getting text updates with what my family wanted so as they came in I added each one. They all came with plantain and the woman mentioned in a VERY calm and considerate way that it would be more helpful if I let her know ahead of time if there were going to be more because she made the plantain fresh for each one. Ambiance: I got take out but while I was there some folks were eating and they looked very happy with their food and service. Clean, casual, quiet and well lit. Eating in is definitely a reasonable option. Overall- I definitely recommend.

Been there twice - both times experienced great food and service…read more Hope to return soon!

Exhausted & hungry, I pulled into this Jamaican restaurant after 2 hour drive picking up an antique…read moreWheelhorse 654 garden tractor that day. I ordered my favorite Jamaican dish, the Oxtails. I've had Oxtails at half a dozen Jamaican places, the Oxtail here is the most flavorful I've had, amazingly delicious! The portions are perfect. Other Jamaican restaurants are typically take-out places, fast casual instead if sit-down dinning, they do tend to give more meat but they weren't as tasty as this. I also loved the fact that I got both rice & plantains! The young waitress was the daughter of the owner & she was super friendly, chatty & genuinely a nice person. Thanks for the chat & a wonderful dinning experience. I promised to share some photos of the tractor, so here they are.

We were visiting Manchester and Long Gut Penny was a restaurant that looked and sounded great.I…read morelove Jamaican food. It was excellent! Since I had my dog with me, we had to order and pick up takeout. The food was ready right when they said it would be. The curry goat is delicious! I love goat, and this was the best I've had in many years. It was so tender and the level of spice is perfect. I loved the plantains (not overly sweet) and the peas and rice that accompanied the goat. My friend got the chicken in brown sauce. Yum!! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. The people were friendly when we picked up the food. Inside it's elegant with white tablecloths on each table. It's refined but not snobby. I look forward to returning to Manchester just to try more of the options on the menu.

EVERYTHING was flavorful, hearty, healthy and fresh!!! This is going to be one of my go-to spots…read moreand I hope you guys don't go anywhere for a long time! I honestly felt so good after eating the food here and that's how you know the ingredients in your dishes are of good QUALITY. Our bodies can tell after we eat unhealthy American fast food, we feel sluggish and like sh*t but HERE at Kiwaz Caribbean Spice, I closed my eyes with every bite and I felt so good after I ate my food!!! They have a cool little set-up with a service window so you can order when you get there. I also saw they have seafood boil so I'm definitely going to try that my next time. God bless and thank you to the owners and chefs of this amazing cuisine! I am a Cambodian local of Lowell, born and raised, and your food reminds me of the love and herbs we pour into our own dishes.

Bought the fried fish which was bland and oily. The rice and beans had no taste. Waste of $50read more

Nice new addition to the strip mall across from dutchess stadium. I didn't get a chance to check…read moreout what I wanted as they only make that particular special on Friday which is the jerk pork however the beef patty and the jerk chicken patty that I had were fantastic. Looking forward to checking out the place again in a couple of days. There's a spacious dining area and the entire place is bright with good tunes playing in the background. The lady at the counter was very nice and quick with my order and explained to me what the specials were and what was left from a long day.

Selection at this restaurant is varied. Several delicious dishes to choose from. Service was on…read morepoint. Amber the Cashier was very jovial and welcoming, as was the chef. The place was very warm and welcoming. The ambiance was very chill and laid back.

Good service. Food was good. 8/10. Price was $21.75 for this plate and a soda. Ambiance was low…read morekey. Nothing too loud.

Warm, cozy restaurant with a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. We were greeted in a friendly and…read morewelcoming way upon entering and seated at a corner table. Our server, Alexa was kind, and friendly. We felt like welcomed guests for sure. We started our meal with fried plantain baskets with seafood. This dish was beyond phenomenal. So tasty! I had the stewed chicken & vegetables. The chicken was so tender and melt in your mouth good. My husband had the stewed cube steak with onion. He really enjoyed it. For dessert we had the coconut flan. The perfect ending to our meal. I cannot recommend Santiago's enough. If you're wanting a delicious meal, head on over! You won't regret it.

I may have died and gone to Heaven I have found the Best…read moreEmpanadas in Springfield and can't wait to try the Cuban. Affordable and well worth the wait

Now this was a bit more of my standard for Puerto Rican food. The selections were aplenty and the…read moreplace was bustling with people in and out. They specialize in PR sandwiches on Pan de Agua bread so they didn't have any Pan Sobao which was frustrating at first. I then gazed over at the fritura that they had and to my delight they had fresh alcapurrias and empanadas! They were absolutely delicious and made with fresh ingredients. They had plenty of sweet bakery items too. Service was brisk but very friendly. People come here seriously determined to get their food and the they are out! The place was bright with plenty of windows and pretty clean. There's parking too!