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This is the best and literally the only place where I get Jamaican food in the triangle! The food is consistent and the portion sizes are amazing! I get oxtail and the sauce is never too salty. However, it is very flavorful. I'm going to give it a 10 out of 10 please give this restaurant a try and you will not be disappointed. It is a takeout restaurant, so prepare yourself for that. I also would recommend trying the macaroni and the sweet potato cake. read more

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stew chicken, rice, mac and cheese. sweet potato cake. amazing. orgasmic. enjoyed my meal, enjoyed the people. a little taste of home.

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Best Jamaican food in the city ! I've been living in DC for over 3 years and still can't find a jamaican spot that even comes close to touching jerk masters ! Everything's good so I always alternate plates from jerk chicken , to ox tail or curry chicken read more

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I went to Jerk Masters on Poole Rd., in Raleigh. I ordered the curry shrimp over white rice, cabbage, sweet plantains, and a chicken patties. OMG, soooo good, and they give you plenty of food. My greedy butt ate all of it. Saving the Pattie for later. Can I just say, can I take the chef home. read more

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Quick and fast service. They do not allow you inside during covid. The guy will come to the door to take your order and collect payment. Waited about ten minutes for the food which wasn't bad. Food quality was 3.5/5 for me. I ordered the large jerk chicken with cabbage and Mac and cheese. The chicken was a little dry for me and they put the sauce on the side oddly I didn't ask for it on the side. Maybe that's how it's served togo? I'm not sure. I'll come back to try other dishes! read more

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I just enjoyed a plate of Jerk Chicken with Rice, cabbage and plantains. My rice was covered with oxtail gravy and I used all of the jerk sauce that was in my to go sauce cup. I have been going once a week for about a month now. I see no reason to stop other than my budget lol. The food is great. The pricing is fair. What more can you ask for? Note: This is not a sit down and eat establishment. read more

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Overview: I've probably been here a dozen times. I get the same thing every time and it is consistently delicious. The owners are great about accommodating last minute catering orders. You can get SO MUCH FOOD for great prices if you are feeding a crowd. Everyone left full and happy. Vegetarian: So even though I eat sides here, I still really like it. I get the rice& peas, plantains, and mac & cheese. Everything is flavorful and fresh. They also have vegetables, but I've never had them. Vegan: You can sub the veggies for the mac & cheese and still have a lovely meal. Gluten-Free: Almost everything on the menu is gluten-free. read more

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I don't want to be racist or anything (that's how it starts). But there was this one time in the Bahamas when I walked into a shop and ordered a handkerchief or a bandana because it was just so damn hot outside that I needed something to wipe my brow consistently. The girls who worked there were trying on the clothes in the store. While I was waiting for service they basically said "you're in the Bahamas mon. There is no hurry." And that stuck with me and probably will stick with me for the rest of my life. Because every single time I go to Jerk Masters that is how I feel. And they don't disappoint. If you think you are getting ahead of the game, and will call your order in early, nothing will happen. You will not get your order extra fast. You have just wasted minutes on your phone. There was this one time when I was second in line and still waited 20 minutes for my food. This is what I'm talking about. While we waited, my friend went next door to buy a weed pipe. Yes, that's also the neighborhood. Let's move on because there is something good to be said about the food. If you're not 95 years old by the time you get your order, you're lucky enough to eat something really impressive. If you were 95 when you got there, then your family had to put fried plantains into your dead mouth because then you were 125 years old. I always ordered the jerk chicken because it's dependable, delicious and easy to prepare. My opinion of oxtails is that you get more bones than anything else. Oxtails are freaking delicious but they're not worth the time or money. If you're smart, you'll order the rice with oxtail juice on top. There was this one Jamaican food truck in New York City that I went to pretty much on a daily basis. Their food was fantastic. I knew what to order and I didn't make mistakes. Once I learned the game, I played it like LeBron James owning one team and his team at the same time. This is how you got to roll with Jerk Masters. If you got the game down, you will win every single time. read more

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Very good! One of the best in the area. We've tried the stew chicken and oxtails several times. The serving is plentiful as well!

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Food was delicious as always! I ordered the oxtail with cabbage and rice & peas. Added some gravy to the rice. It was so freaking good. They are currently taking orders ahead of time if you call in due to COVID19. That will cut down the wait time. I went around dinner and waited about 10-15 mins for service since I just rolled up to the place. I also ordered the jerk chicken for a friend and got no complaints. So all in all I was happy. read more

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Tiffany P.

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The food was amazing. They give you a giant portion for a great price. The service was super friendly as well.

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I ordered 2 jerk chiken plates went home to see no sauce on my food all of it was dry bout time I seen it place closed won't open till Monday I'm not happy spend more money somewhere else read more

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Brett G.

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Pros: - cabbage and rice and peas are great. Good seasoning and not too dry - great service, quick Cons: - chicken a little dry - plantains lifeless read more

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OOMG EVERY TIME I COME TO RALEIGH IM COMING HERE! Parking lot/plaza kinda scary, but the food I give all the stars possible! read more

Jerk Masters - Side of Jerk Chicken W/ curry chicken and oxtail plate! - Caribbean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Jerk Masters - Delicious curry chicken, oxtails, cabbage and rice and peas! - Caribbean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Minh D.

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Jerk Masters is putting together some great food at a super good price. As a broke grad student, I appreciated the portion sizes that Jerk Masters has. You're definitely getting your bang for your buck if you get a plate and cabbage for lunch. It'll cost you less than 10 bucks. For my meal, I got the jerk chicken with dark meat and rice and peas as my side. The jerk chicken was seasoned well with their spice blend, the skin was crispy and delicious, AND the meat wasn't dry. The rice was really good but it was definitely kicked up a notch when I added some of their jerk sauce, which by the way is the bees' knees. You gotta put some of that on your chicken. Be careful with how much sauce you use though; If you're not very good with spicy foods, it might be on the spicier/hotter side of foods to eat especially as you keep eating it. I also got their Jamaican beef patty. If you've never had that, it's like a flakey turnover-like pastry stuffed with beef usually that's been spiced and seasoned very well to. The pastry was amazing. The meat wasn't salty and the flaky crust was very. The people are great, and the food is great. Nothing more needs to be said but sefinitely check out this place if you're in that area. It'll be worth your time. Pro tip: if you're unsure if you'll buy something, they will let you test wherever you plan in maybe buying. read more

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Read the reviews but had to taste for myself. Excellent jerk Chicken and Cabbage. Timing is everything. Caught the chicken very fresh from the grill right before the rush. The chicken was well seasoned and falling off the bone. Cabbage was nicely done and not over cooked. Plantains nicely cooked and sweet. Will definitely be back to try more items. Would recommend. Quick service not crowded at all. Time was about 4:30 pm on Saturday. read more

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Latasha M.

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This was my first time eating here and it was absolutely delicious. The oxtails and rice and beans are to die for. Definitely will be returning for more. 10/10 read more

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I came here because I was craving Jamaican food, but I should've just went somewhere else. I drove over on my lunch break only to be disappointed to know that they ran out of jerk chicken. I'm not sure of how that happened before 1:30p, but needless to say I was disappointed. I ended up ordering the brown stew chicken which was OK- nothing spectacular. The cashier wasn't the friendliest, and her and the lady that was preparing the food were having a hard time keeping up the order in which they were received. SMH One lady demanded a refund because she had been waiting for 30 mins. Better luck next time! read more

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Not something I would appreciate or like. Service and food both are really bad. Unrealistic and unbearable attitude. read more

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Over priced for some of the blandest dry food I ever ate don't even waste your time or money the chicken is dry as ever it absorbs all of the saliva in your mouth the mac and cheese taste just like it's name MACARONI Noodles and CHEESE cabbage taste like water and coco bread was hard as a rock read more

Jerk Masters - This food is disgusting it taste just like what it looks like nothing.!!!! - Caribbean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Felix B.

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This is small place that packs a big punch. The jerk chicken was amazing I ate a half by myself. Most days I can't have sides due to my diet and in most places I go hungry or have to add my own sides when I get home The 1/2 chicken hit the spot. Also I brought home fried plantains for my son and he said they were done just right. My daughter had the curry chicken and she also enjoyed it. I will for sure be back for the jerk chicken as I can have it any day. One last tip Roberts park is close by buy the food and you can eat the park plenty of benches that us what I did. read more

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I drove by this place and decided to try it based on the high reviews. It's a very small place with no real eat in establishment. The service was slow but the guys serving the food were nice. I ordered the curry chicken, jerk chicken, and brown stew chicken. The portions was good for the cost. The reason I'm giving it a 3 stars is because the curry and brown stew chicken had no flavor to it. The jerk chicken was really good. I'll stick with the jerk chicken at this place. read more

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Kenny J.

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Amazing food, flavors are bold. I mean the location might kinda scare you lol but I promise the food is worth it, and the jerk sauce!? *chefs kiss* read more

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Heather R.

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service was ok food was horrible had the jerk chicken rice and peas and cabbage also the ox tails rice and peas and cabbage the oxtail was plentiful cabbage was over cooked. the jerk chicken wasn't authentic it lacked flavor and heat. read more

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Cavonya D.

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Don't waste your money!!!! Not Jamaicans cooking the food and if it is.... they don't know how to cook real Jamaican food. Ordered oxtails with rice and peas and nothing had any flavor. Not tying to bash a black owned business but I'm just being honest. I spent $50 in food and I'm just trying to save you from wasting your money. read more

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I'm such a fan of their curry chicken. The rice is cooked perfectly and the curry is not too spicy. When you're first pulling up you'll probably have somewhat low expectations but it's actually a great carryout place. Dont expect t to dine in because there aren't any seats. The menu is limited but its a great place to get authentic Jamaican dishes. read more

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I ordered the curry goat, rice & peas, and cabbage. It was delicious. The curry had just enough spice and the serving size was plentiful. Like the entire plate was filled to the brim. I placed a call in order and the initial wait time was 25 minutes and I waited another 15 minutes to get the food, which was ok. The food was certainly worth the wait. Will definitely be back. I want to try the jerk chicken next. read more

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I have to give Jerk Master 5 stars because they truly have the best Caribbean food that I've tasted in the Wake County area in the past 5 years. Their jerk chicken is just spicy enough, without being overwhelming. The jerk seasoning is very flavorful and tastes authentic as well. The chicken is also very tender and far from dry. I will say that I don't necessarily like the idea of the barbecue sauce on top, but I suppose it helps even out the spicy flavor for some people. You must check this place out if you want REAL Caribbean food! read more

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Love the food. I get the brown stew chicken. The cabbage medley is great. I ordered online and the food was hot and ready when I picked it up. Good portion sizes. The small is enough for two or two days. read more

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Brent H.

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Ok so the food is ok however the service is shit. The young lady at the register gives serious attitude issues, as if I was inconveniencing her by being there. She did not greet us at all. Just stared at us when we arrived at the register. Cause this was our first time we had questions about the menu. She literally stares at us and pointed at the menu. Asked for a bag to go and she did the same thing... Stared, rolled her eyes and said nothing so I followed her and asked if that was a yes or no. Still nothing. Never coming here again just for that reason. A bunch of our friends were looking for a Jamaican spot close home. This is not it. Skip it. Its not worth the poor customer service. This whole crew need a class on basic customer service. Trust me. Skip it read more

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Absolute rock stars! It took a minute to get my food but they did an amazing job managing all of us (very popular!) ....very sweet ladies and stellar food! Keep it up gals! Thank you :) read more

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I've been a regular for the takeout here in the last few months. While it may not look like much from the outside, I love this place! The people there are always friendly, the food and service has been consistently good, and it reminds me of the home cooking I miss from growing up in the Caribbean. The portion sizes are ample, and one large order is normally enough for two or more meals for me. Normally I get the curried chicken or curried goat platter with cabbage and either the rice and peas, or mac and cheese. I do tend to add a bit more hot sauce of my own when I take it home since I like more spice myself, but my wife thinks their spice level is perfect for her taste. Give them a try if you are ever in the area! read more

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I'm new to the area and have been looking for a place to get my oxtail fix. I had high hopes for this place after the person who recommended it raved about it. I got the small oxtail plate, which came with rice and peas, cabbage and plantains. I also ordered a beef patty, which was the only thing I enjoyed. Everything else was bland and lacked seasoning. The oxtails were extremely tough and inedible. The cabbage has carrots and broccoli in it. The food doesn't taste authentic at all and is underwhelming. read more

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I'm from Va and visit NC a lot. Found this little place on one of my visits. They have the best chicken patties. OMG. I was so disappointed that I could not remember the name of this place. I'm here now and I have a taste for Caribbean food. I started looking and thought about those darn chicken patties again. I was desperate . I even searched my Google maps and wa-lah! Found the address and compared it. I'm happy now read more

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1909 Poole Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
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(919) 231-7697
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Hours

What time does Jerk Masters open?

Jerk Masters opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Jerk Masters close?

Jerk Masters closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Jerk Masters closes at 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Jerk Masters is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Jerk Masters take credit cards?

Yes, Jerk Masters takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Jerk Masters have catering options?

Yes, Jerk Masters does have catering options.

Does Jerk Masters serve alcohol?

No, Jerk Masters does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Jerk Masters have TVs?

Yes, Jerk Masters has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Jerk Masters have outdoor seating?

No, Jerk Masters does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Jerk Masters have parking?

Yes, Jerk Masters has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Jerk Masters have free WiFi?

Yes, Jerk Masters has free WiFi.

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Authentic Jamaican Restaurant

History

Established in 2008.

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Hady International Food Restaurant

4.3(120 reviews)

0.9 mi

Senegalese cuisine needs to make it to the top of your food list if it's not already on there…read more Hady's had some of the best food I've had in international cuisine. The lamb was tender and melted off the bone, the fufu was soft and hearty, and the plantains were scrumptious. The restaurant itself was very very clean, service was fast, and the bathrooms were spotless. I can't understand why it took me so long to try Hady's, but this will quickly become a staple.

I was in the mood for oxtails on a week night after the snow in Raleigh. Placed that were open late…read moreand considering the weather were far and few between but Hady's was open. We made the trek from the north side of town over and it was worth it. The place is immaculately clean and the menu is an extensive list of cuisine from all over the world. From Jamaica to Ghana and place in between. I know this could be a difficult balance to strike, but it was done well. I ordered the oxtails with rice and peace and plantains. The order was a nice size but I do feel the oxtails portion could have been bigger. Lots of sauce but not a lot of meat. The seasoning on it was very well done. Spicy but not too spicy. Well balanced. I enjoyed it along with my well portioned sides. The person with me got jollof rice and chicken. They said the rice was good and the grilled onion on top of the chicken was perfect. The chicken wasn't to their personal taste but looked well portioned and prepared. They also had a variety of bottled drinks to choose from like mango and hibiscus drinks. I would go back.

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Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant

3.9(57 reviews)

4.7 mi

Golden Krust is a solid choice if you are looking for oxtails in the city. Granted it's a chain,…read morethey employed people from Jamaica to try and keep the food authentic. The portions are large and they have a variety of plate sizes to choose from to fit your budget and needs. I always get the same thing - oxtails, rice and peas, plantains and a meat pie. It's not the most authentic in the city as it is a chain, but it's always a solid choice I have been to in more than one city. The service is like any fast food restaurant. You order at the counter and your food is packaged to go. The restaurant looks like a fast food place inside as well. Nothing fancy but usually clean.

When I walked in I instantly didn't feel comfortable as I wasn't greeted with a smile or anything…read more I basically stated what I wanted and she made my plate. Total rudeness from ordering my plate till paying for it, the cashier acted as if he didn't want to place the money in my hands. I was just shocked! The Oxtails were a little tough today and the rice was dry. The cocoa bread had a strong yeast taste and simply couldn't eat it. This is my 2nd time at this location so I was expecting better. I will NOT be returning...

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Mum's

3.6(123 reviews)

4.2 mi

Usually get the oxtail and rice , now everywhere charges a pretty good amount for this but I will…read moresay that the size matched the price ! Pretty great no complaints !

The restaurant is clean, quintessential Carribean and authentic. The food is amazing but your…read moreportions of meat depends on who serves, and truthfully, isn't that's what you come for? Even if a large plate is ordered the ratio to rice and peas to protein is disproportionate. The entree section is overloaded with rice and peas or just rice, and a small amount of gravy is added, then the protein with more gravy is spread on top. The server makes several attempts to spoon and fish out the meat, as if it is hard to find in the gravy or it's about to run out. After all of that, you still end up with possibly five whole pieces (if you are lucky), and meat that has fallen off of the thinly shaved bones. The sides section is portioned fairly. Again the quality and taste is amazing but the quantity of meat isn't; though I have seen more fairly served portions given by other servers. I know and understand that restaurants must charge more because of the economy and it isn't their fault. I have no problem paying for anything that I buy but I want to get what pay for.

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Lee's Kitchen

3.2(197 reviews)

5.2 mi

The Brownstew Chicken was really good. Sweet, soft, and perfectly cooked. An expert source said the…read morejerk chicken was the best they've had in the area, and it tasted like it too. I also loved the candied yams and plantains. I want to try all the other saucy chickens. 10/10, $11 Not pictured is a beef patty that I loved biting into, but apparently its supposed to be more finely ground(ed) and I wanted more flavor. 6.5/10, $3.50

I absolutely love their food. I use to live in Raleigh, NC and came to visit for a friend's bday. I…read morelived here when they first opened up. They started at the Supper Club in raleigh. Years later the food is still top tier! Still the same setup, service still great, nothing much has changed and I love it. I wish I could go back now and order more but that's a long plane ride! I'm missing the food already. Happy to see them still going!

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Jamaican Grille

3.8(104 reviews)

5.6 mi

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Food: The sauce they give you with the jerk chicken is so…read moregood And if you get the Mac and cheese put the sauce on it, it will change your life Drinks: Get the blueberry lemonade

Ordered the oxtail and jerk chicken platter, chicken was dry and not much flavor, oxtail was…read morecompletely flavorless, only thing that was good was the rice. This is not how jamaican food is supposed to taste. Will never order again.

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Golden Krust

3.8(43 reviews)

6.7 mi

I called to place my order for two things, beef patty and plantains, before asking what I even…read morewanted he asked if I would present my ID and the card being used when I got there that matches the ID... I told him I'm not doing all that, I can see if the order was over 15/20$ but it was like 10$ .. must've been scammed. Anyways, had to go place my order inside . Patties were okay, simple, basic jerk chicken patty, not spicy at all heads up. Plantains were good, some bites tasted weird

horrible customer service and horrible attitudes with subpar food. will not be back, besides they…read moreshare walls with a cremation company. That's probably why the energy is so off

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Bahama Breeze

3.2(589 reviews)

3.6 mi

Great choice for Caribbean entrees and tropical vibes. We ordered takeout online. Ordering and…read morepick-up was easy. We enjoyed each of the items ordered (see below) and recommend this restaurant to others! Ahi Tuna Tango Salad $17.99 Filet Frites $27.99 Key Lime Pie $8.99 Chocolate Island $9.49 Virgin Pina Colada $4.99 Side Plantains $2.99

I returned to dine at this location before its closing date scheduled for April 2026. The food was…read morenot hot, and there were 1-2 thin butterfly coconut shrimp in each taco. The jerk shrimp were very small, and the sauce was watery. The mango slush was delicious, but the Bahamarita drink was not sweet, and the alcohol had a bland taste. I did not enjoy the meal. On the other hand, service was great. The music was above as usual. I will miss this Caribbean, reggae-style restaurant. The jerk wings will definitely be missed.

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Golden Krust

3.5(23 reviews)

13.2 mi

Oxtail was tender and delicious! Meat fell off the bone. Perfectly seasoned!…read more Store was clean. Variety of meats to choose from. Staff is friendly and recommended other dishes to try on my next trip. Definitely will return!

I walked into Golden Krust with high hopes, expecting it to be the Chick‑fil‑A of chicken…read moresandwiches. Unfortunately, it fell far short. On a Thursday around 5pm, the sides had already hardened into solid blocks--nowhere near the freshness I was looking for. I was charged extra for the mac and cheese, which turned out to be a stiff chunk of cheese over baked noodles. The plantains were the hardest I've ever had. The bright spot: the cabbage was seasoned well, and the chicken with jerk sauce was genuinely enjoyable. The jerk sauce had a nice hint of BBQ flavor that worked well. But for two plates, two drinks, and a spinach patty totaling $50, I expected much better. I won't be returning.

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Pana's Flavors

4.2(17 reviews)

2.2 mi

I love fried plantains, and theirs were fantastic. First time having tequenos, and they were flaky…read moreand delicious. The woman that took my order was nice and efficient. I'm excited to try their empanadas next time. I would definitely recommend them just from the 2 appitzzers I got.

I placed an order for a Pabellon empanada and was told they were out of black beans (took one star…read moreaway as this is a signature Venezuelan dish that is supposed to come with black beans) and asked if I wanted to substitute with something else like corn or bacon so I chose corn. I also ordered a chicken empanada with cheese and pico added extra. I was told it would be 5-10 minutes. Only one other person was waiting for an order. Empanadas were fresh and hot and tasted delicious! Even the side of garlic sauce was yummy. Customer service was great too. Would recommend you give them a try. Note- prices on menu are not accurate to what you are charged. Instead of 10 for Pabellon it was 10.30, Chicken was not 7 but 7.72 additional toppings were not 1.00 but 1.03 just a little over a dollar more than advertised prices.

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Momma's Soul Food

3.2(25 reviews)

0.7 mi

I hate doing this to black owned businesses but I have to be honest. For $30 I was not satisfied at…read moreall. I'd heart good things about this place and it did not live up to the hype! The meat really did taste as if it was refried or the grease was old. Definitely wasn't fresh. The macaroni and cheese was just noodles and cheese, no flavor. The yams were stringy. The turkey collards were the only thing I enjoyed. The "cake" was honestly a mini portion of a store bought pound cake. I felt totally ripped off when I could've dinned in elsewhere for a completely different experience for $30. The staff was very nonchalant when I introduced myself as a first time customer asking for suggestions. There aren't many designated soul food places in Raleigh and I feel like this is totally a missed opportunity and it's unfortunate because I drove almost 30 min each way just for them.

I kept seeing their fliers all around my job, so I decided to give them a shot. I have been craving…read morecandied yams for quite some time & I never got the kind I loved...with the syrup...sweet and delicious!!! I have finally got what I needed here!!! Their candied yams are DELICIOUS. I actually got their food 2 days in a row. Lol. The wingettes were not really fresh the first night & neither were the shrimp. I let that go because the yams made up for it. The second night I got a fish sandwich. It was fresh. My son liked their Mac-n-cheese. I will definitely go back!