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    Just Kool Jamaican Kitchen

    4.3 (32 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Jerk chicken with plantains, Jamaican rice and beans, and fried dough
    Annette T.

    Wow. So much food and absolutely delicious jerk chicken. For sides, we got Jamaican rice and beans, plantains, and the Jamaican special or something which were fried dough. The jerk chicken was fall-off-the-bone and the sauce wasn't too salty. Soo much food and so good! Would come back for the jerk chicken and to try other sides too.

    Curry chicken
    Vivian C.

    What a great place! Decided to try it out at the spur of the moment and I'm glad we did! The guy working there was super patient at explaining everything and was very friendly. The jerk chicken was the absolute best the meat just melts off and the taste was nothing I've ever tried before. Amazing place and would love to come back and try the ox tail

    Jerk Chicken Plate with plantains and rice and beans
    Kristie C.

    This is a new favorite lunch spot. I love Jamaican food, and unfortunately, there are not many options in Denver for when the cravings come. So how excited was I when I learned Just Kool, which used to be a food truck in Aurora, now has a brick-and-mortar spot in Denver! They're a Black/family-run business located in a food hall that has some other great options available, including Sonder for coffee. Great space for a casual lunch and large groups with plenty of seating inside and outside. I met the husband and he was nice as he answered my questions about the menu. I was impressed with the quality of the food here. Fresh, comforting, flavorful. I couldn't decide which I liked better, the curry chicken or the jerk chicken. Both are beautifully cooked, tender, and perfectly seasoned, not too salty or heavy. The rice and beans aren't mushy! The plantains and corn on the cob are scrumptious. And the beef patty is not too doughy or too rich. They have an assortment of Jamaican drinks that i can't wait to try--I had the sorrel ginger drink recently and it was tasty and refreshing. Parking-wise, there's a lot in the back and parking along the street.

    Jerk Pork Plate (small)
    Rachel H.

    The pork is incredibly tender. Phenomenal... This was the small.. the big... whoa. Parking in the side of the road. Cute table and chairs set up under a tree. Jamaican music on the speaker I'm pretty sure he faked his Jamaican accent The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5... I wanted a little more flavor/spice. I'm very happy and will make this on the rotation.

    Beef Oxtail Plate
    Ruth M P.

    You have to try the Jamaican food truck. The flavor was everything I must say. Everything just melts in your mouth! He put so much love in the food, makes you want to come back for more! He has dinner and lunch portions.

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    Big up the food, the staff, plus the service! Damian laid down some good recipes! Ting dem nice!

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    The food wasn't bad. Could have been more flavorful. The person taking our order could have at least spoke.

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    Was taken good care of tonight. Jerk chicken is next level. Can't make a bad choice here.

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    8 months ago

    Best Jamaican food in Denver, hands down!!! Chef Kenny takes pride in his food and you can definitely taste the love

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    I've had the oxtail, jerk chicken & curry goat. All amazing. The oxtail is my favorite. You receive so much food with your order too

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    Taino's Caribbean Cuisine

    5.0(21 reviews)
    17.4 mi

    Reservations: none, no dine-in. Carry-out only…read more Location: in an industrial lot, can be easy to miss if you're not looking closely, but otherwise easy to find. Parking: easy, in a lot with many spaces. Food: Empanadas - shell was crispy and well-cooked. The shredded chicken filling was good, nothing special but still tasty. Would try a different filling next time. Overall rating 3/5. Cuban sandwich - the bread was thicker and more "sub"-like than many cubanos I have had in the past. Also had garlic cloves in it which was a nice surprise (I love garlic). Came with rice and beans. Pretty good, would get again. Overall rating 4/5. Ropa vieja - comes with beans and rice. Quite salty on its own, but balances out nicely when eaten with rice. Would get again. Overall rating 4/5. Guava & cheese empanada dessert - same size as the appetizer empanada. Delicious! The cream cheese goes very well with the guava and is well-balanced. Would get again. Overall rating 5/5.

    Efffing Delicious!!! My goodness, what a treat! We were hungrily surveying the post-9pm Broomfield…read moreculinary offerings with palpable dismay, when we found Taino's and placed an order. Such a good call! In between savoring bites of our mofongo with chicken, veggie empanadas, and maduros, we literally could not stop saying how amazing everything was! We'll be back!

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    Taino's Caribbean Cuisine - Cuban Sandwich (left), Ropa Vieja (right)

    Cuban Sandwich (left), Ropa Vieja (right)

    Taino's Caribbean Cuisine - Chicken Empanada (left), Guava & cream cheese Empanada (right)

    Chicken Empanada (left), Guava & cream cheese Empanada (right)

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    Reggae Pot - Jerk Chicken with Mac and Rice

    Reggae Pot

    4.3(143 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    Reggae Pot is authentic and delicious. Staff is friendly, inside is clean and well-maintained…read more Checks all the boxes. The jerk seasoning is perfect. Enough heat to keep it interesting, but the flavor of all the spices were distinct, balanced, and beautiful. All of the protein was perfectly cooked. Rice and peas were very comforting and hit the spot. The cabbage side was excellent with quality ingredients. Mac and Cheese was a little strange to me because there was a flavor in there that I was not used to. It wasn't bad, but not my preference. Kind of an unexpected sweetness in there. Goat curry was amazing curry flavor with tender goat with goat flavor shining through. I was not a huge fan of the jerk pork. It was okay, but the fat wasn't cooked out the way I like, and the cubes of pork were just average. The jerk shrimp was a tad salty and sweet, but overall very enjoyable for us. I will definitely be back for more goat and chicken. I am also looking forward to trying out the rest of their menu, like ackee and salt fish, whole fried red snapper, and maybe they can even change my mind about beef patties. I never had a Jamaican beef patty that I liked haha.

    Everytime I'm in town, I try to make my way to this place. I love how the oxtail just falls off the…read morebone. Meat pies are delicious but you need to get there earlier before they sell out. Small restaurant but regardless if you choose to dine in or takeout, I think it's worth the price. Dining in allows you to enjoy the reggae music. Service is friendly. However, you will need to prepare to wait for your food. It may not be the quickest but you can't rush good food. I will be returning on every visit.

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    Reggae Pot - Inside

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    Reggae Pot - Super thin inside but had some good flavor

    Super thin inside but had some good flavor

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    Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar - Pan Con Lechon

    Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar

    4.4(1k reviews)
    4.7 miGolden Triangle, Southwest
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    My friend and I were looking for a place to eat and she suggested this place & said it was one of…read moreher favorite places to eat in Denver. We came here on a Tuesday evening around 6 PM and was immediately seated in the dining room. This place is so cute and lively. Our waiter was friendly and helpful with providing recommendations. We decided to do family style and ordered the following: -Empanada - Shredded Beef (Ropa Vieja) -Croquetas de jamon -Side of plantains -Lechon asado Everything was delicious. My favorite was probably the empanada. The crust was perfectly baked and the filling was flavorful and moist. The lechon asado was a second favorite. I will definitely be back to try t heir other items. Next time, I'll probably check out their desserts too. Overall, it was a great experience and Cuba Cuba!

    Be aware that their Uber Eats system may not work. We placed 2 orders and they were never prepared…read more Either the system didn't work or they never checked it. After I arrived to pick them up 40 mins after placing them, they couldn't find them but coincidentally the orders "just popped up on their system" after they looked for them. They asked me to wait since they needed to start cooking them! No apologies, didn't offer to make it better, not even offered to take a sit or a glass of water, nothing. They must've thought I was an Uber driver, well I was the PATRON. They need to train their hostess on better etiquette and not to make assumptions. Even if I was a delivery driver, I deserved to be treated better. Complete disregard for one's time and utter lack of courtesy. Thank you but no thank you, I'm not going to wait 1 hr and a half to pick up an order. After being 30 mins on the chat with Uber Eats, they finally agreed to cancel them penalty free. Complete waste of time and gas.

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    Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar - Entrance

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    Work & Class

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    5.9 miFive Points, Northwest
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    Had an excellent experience at Work & Class. The shared-plates concept works really well here, and…read morehonestly everything we ordered was very good. After reading other reviews and checking out photos beforehand, I knew the Colorado lamb was a must-order. It's not something I usually go for, but it ended up being my favorite dish of the night. Absolutely worth the hype. We also ordered the birria short rib and hickory smoked picanha, and both were solid choices. The shrimp and corn grits were amazing, and I really loved the aged cheddar mac and cheese. Other dishes like the chickpea croquettes and the chili relleno were also pretty good and rounded out the meal nicely. The wait staff was fantastic. Super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The restaurant itself has a cool, lively vibe. The only minor downside was that the outdoor heaters were a bit too hot, but that's a very small nitpick. Overall, an easy 5 out of 5 stars. Great food, great service, and a place I'd happily come back to.

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    Work & Class - Restaurant

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    Work & Class - The Massive Attack Salad

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