I ordered Brown Stew from here with veggies, rice and peas. The brown stew was a good size of…read morechicken and it was also very tasty. The meat was cooked well and was tender and it had great flavor to it. The rice and peas, as well as the veg was good as well. All in all, it was a good dish and I enjoyed it. I would definitely order from here again. I do miss the days veg and plantain was included in the meal, but I guess those are dying days and you now have to pay separate for what used to come with it by default.

I bought like $90 worth of food it was so worth it. So im not gonna lie they are always super busy…read morewith either the phone not being answered for hours or a long enough line inside. But none the less everytime i come the food is always good. Famous for their chicken and flavored waffles which is actually exactly what i bought. Along with shrimp rasta pasta. Was worth the long wait. Its mainly a takeout Jamaican restaurant but if u need dinner for home i would deff recommend here

Food truck specializing in halal food. Hard to find good halal spots in the Morris Park/Indian…read moreVillage area but this place definitely hits a home run in taste and value. Run by one man, the owner was very friendly and engaged in conversation. Chicken was moist and lamb was tender. Boyfriend and I enjoyed it so much, we went back a few days later and asked if he could make a bigger platter - and he did! (For $2 extra). Food is decently priced (check out menu board pic) and offers other meals such as breakfast. It definitely holds true to its name - a quick bite in the Bronx.

The best Halal in the bx is a crazy statement. Its not like the food is terrible but it is bland…read more I'd get this as a cheat meal after the gym because its low sodium and low flavor. Sorrryy to these people I wanted to like them. They were fast and everything was okay but when I think Halal I think flavorful.

Today was the first day I've ventured out and tried something new with a different restaurant. I…read morelove Jamaican food and I thought this would be a great Choice since it was so many other restaurants in the area. The first thing I tried was the macaroni pie, now for those of us like me who have never heard of macaroni pie it is the traditional pan macaroni that is cuttable into squares. The macaroni had cheese on top, very dry with no seasoning. Now what I mean by seasoning is it didn't have any salt at all not even a hint of accent or something to give it just a little bit of flavor. It was barely edible, so I was a little apprehensive about my main course. I ordered a small oxtail and I was so disappointing until I could not eat it. It was not flavorful and it was very dry. As you know, they give you a lot of rice and I couldn't really find the peas, maybe I should take another picture for you since I still have it. They give you about 5 to 6 small oxtails and it's definitely not worth $14. The food just did not taste good. You can try this location for yourself, but I don't believe I will go back there again. The people however, were very nice and friendly and welcoming. This is why I didn't give them a one, because customer service definitely get to star.

Great food catered, fried chicken, rice and peas, curry goat gravy! Everyone raved about the food,…read moreand got seconds and most of all it was ready when I picked it up!

Love the food here!! Fresh and flavorful always!!! My go to spot.I have tried different dishes all…read moresuper delicious but my favorite here is Carne guisada with white rice and sweet plantains ... When I am sick I order their chicken soup that's food for my soul.

got the lunch special pernil and a morir sonando. the pernil was solid but the meat had a salted /…read moresmoked taste i havent experienced with pernil. yellow rice and plantains were also ok but paid $25 total which is pretty expensive for a lunch special and guy in front of me paid $12. morir sonando was extremely sweet, not something id get again. lots of fresh food available hot bar style - smells and feels oily inside but cant blame them.

I've been wanting to make a visit for a long time and they didn't disappoint. I heard about the…read morepepper shrimp and most places I've tried it fell to deliver the spice. Well not only was the pepper shrimp spicy but it was the best I've ever had. The shrimp was so big plumped and juicy. I didn't expect it to be nicely coated with such delicious flavor. My mouth is still watering as I write this review. I paid a little over $17, but it didn't bother me because it was fresh shrimp and veggies and of the amount of food I received was a lot. I mean they could have threw in a free small beverage to go along with it, but I wasn't mad, because this is NYC. I've paid higher prices for food that had less amounts and not even worth the price, but anyway I digress. The restaurant is quite small but big enough for you to stay and dine if you wanted. Along with great customer service, and delicious food a girl couldn't ask for anything more. Not to mention they were playing music to bop your head along with. I don't know if I would return for anything else on the menu right away because I would be hooked to buying the pepper shrimp again. When I get past that I would try something else. Overall, my meal was five stars but since I've only had one amazing item, and I don't know yet If it would be consistent , Im giving them four stars. I think they are worth visiting. Thumbs up and Happy Yelping!

Carifesta Restaurant is a Guyanese-Chinese fusion spot in the Bronx, known for its authentic dishes…read morelike oxtail, jerk chicken, fried rice, and chow mein. It's a family-owned, halal establishment known for generous portions, and it has been a community staple for over 25 years. I heard about Carifesta on social media and wanted to check it out. My daughter and I drove from Connecticut to try the food. When we arrived, the staff told me there would be a 45-minute wait. No problem. We ordered the Guyanese Chicken with Lo Mein, Jerk Chicken Sliders, and the Guyanese Fried Chicken. The Guyanese Fried Chicken was very flavorful but overfried. The chicken had a bone, and as I ate, it fell apart, which told me it was overfried. Next, I tried the Chicken with Lo Mein, and the noodles were overcooked and lacked flavor. The chicken was good and tasted like baked chicken. It had good flavor, but it wasn't out of this world. My daughter had the Jerk Chicken Sliders, and she said they were okay. She said she tasted the Jerk flavor, but the chicken lacked flavor. I'm not sure if they were having an off day, but if I'm in the area, I would give them another tryout.

I ended up here yesterday (5/17/26) after leaving a different Jamaican restaurant due to lack of…read morecustomer service and the food not looking appetizing & I'm so happy i did. The place was exceptionally clean with a nice setup. As you walk in, the fully stocked steam table is to your right and there's seating as well as a bar to your left. EVERYTHING on the steam table looked absolutely amazing and FRESH. Nothing looked dried out or as if it had been sitting out all day (this was about 8pm mind you). All the options made it hard for me to truly decide what to get but i decided to keep it simple since it was my first visit. I got a medium jerk chicken meal with either calaloo or spinach rice and steamed cabbage w jerk sauce on the side. It came up to about $18. The portion size was great for the price too, i couldn't finish my plate in one sitting. The food was DELICIOUS also, everything was flavorful without being overwhelming and the jerk sauce carries the perfect amount of spice. I also had a $7 rum punch (they have another size for about $15 i believe) which was FABULOUS! It was nice and strong but still fruity, literally a perfect balance of the 2. The service was also nice, the staff is very tentative. They actually greet you upon entering and try to serve you as soon as possible. I know Jamaican restaurants usually get flack bc of the staff having "attitudes", but not here; everyone was sweet and helpful from the servers to the cashier to the bartender. They also have specials such as happy hour all night on Fridays. I'll definitely be making a trip back so i can try everything else on the menu.

The food is great but the customer service sucks they need to fire all the girls who serve the food…read morebecause they only cater to other Jamaican people nicely

Food that hits the spot…read more Ordered a beef patty and coco bread. The quality of the product cannot be understated. Both pastries so fragrant and fresh out of the storing area. I wish I ordered more, but will definitely be back next time. The coco bread was so soft and flavorful. Same for the beef patty, great taste with good control on spices and really nice bite to the shell. Photos are not doing it justice, I couldn't wait to eat it so I just chowed down on it before I got a nice picture of it. But highly recommend Staff were very welcoming and friendly. I saw them prepping a lot of other pastries in the back when I walked in, everything looks good. Service was quick and professional. No area to eat in, mainly for to-go ordering it seems

My coworker got me two patties for lunch -- a split pea and a beef patty. When I tell you my eyes…read morelit up! It was well seasoned and well spiced. The split pea patty was a stand out. Not everyone knows how to make vegetarian options taste good, but this establishment absolutely does. This spot will definitely be part of the lunch rotation now.

Authentic Delicious Fresh Jamaican food. I stop by in the transitions from breakfast to lunch…read more THANK GOD they still had breakfast available because I just really was in the mood for porridge. I enjoyed my Oats Peanuts porridge and my ground breakfast with kidney and akee. Service was excellent. Everything was fully stocks it was clean inside. Would be back soon

Late night and on a mission to grab something to eat before they all close. There are other front…read morepages in the Bx but this one stays open late. Rushed there and ordered with my bestie. I got the brown stew with steamed veg and Mac and cheese. You can tell it was a busy day from what they had left but I'm grateful they had food. The brown stew was delicious not to salt not too sweet. The gravy was good too and it went well with the Mac and cheese. Lots of times you order Mac from a Jamaican spot and it's lacking cheese and flavor. Theirs actually doesn't it's but cheese and tasted great. Hopefully they keep it up.