I haven't seen or had Dominican food in 10 years so I was very excited to try this place when I saw it. Walking in is just how it was back home, there's a giant menu but also some of the famous stuff on display and ready to go. I ordered fried pork, fried chicken, tostones and the oxtail. It was all absolutely amazing. I don't always spend $50 for solo dinners but I couldn't pick just one item! I will definitely be back again with my family. If you are missing the Dominican food from back home, this place will not disappoint. If you've never had Dominican food, do yourself a favor and give this place a shot! read more

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Stopped by Karibbean Cuisine after seeing an Instagram review and was looking forward to having some good Dominican food, especially because it reminded me of my summers spent with family in New York and visiting the DR. When I got on Yelp, I saw mixed reviews, especially comments about a woman being rude or having a bad attitude. Thankfully, we did not have that experience directly. I did briefly see her come out from the kitchen, we caught eyes, and she walked back inside. The ambiance was ok, good music , no customers at the time, but a few tables were dirty. The young man cleaned it right away . To be fair, I don't think the issue is primarily the young man taking the orders. He was kind, apologetic, and seemed to care, but the overall operation felt unorganized. Our order was incorrect three separate times. First, the drink order was wrong, but he fixed it and apologized. Second, we paid extra for mayo ketchup and garlic sauce in small 1 oz containers, but they were not placed on our tray, so we had to get up and ask for them. Again, he apologized. Then, when we received our tray, he let us know they had run out of lettuce and gave us potato beet salad instead, without offering us an option first. We ordered the goat stew plate and the grilled chicken plate, both served in to-go containers. For the plates, you get your protein, then a choice of green salad or potato beet salad, along with either white rice or moro rice, which is rice cooked with beans. We chose the moro rice. I've had Caribbean/Dominican food many times before, and it is usually packed with flavor, so I was honestly surprised that this was bland. This definitely feels like a coaching opportunity for the cook to taste the food throughout the cooking process, because a little seasoning and balance can make a huge difference. The grilled chicken portion was generous, and the plantains were delicious. The guanábana/soursop drink was also delicious, and the tamarindo had good flavor, though it had a lot of pulp/flesh in the cup. That said, the chicken and onion sauce were very bland and needed salt. For the prices being charged, the guest experience should feel more polished. Our total came out to $78 for two plates, two drinks, a small side of beans, and plantains. Pretty costly for what we received. Another thing that stood out was the napkins. When we asked for more, we were only given two additional napkins, which felt very stingy, especially when eating saucy dishes like goat stew. It just didn't feel like the best way to treat guests. As a chef and food safety professional, I also noticed behaviors that need coaching, including apron use when going into the restroom, lack of visible handwashing afterward, and bare-hand contact after scratching the head before touching food containers. These are important food safety habits that should be reinforced immediately. Overall, Karibbean Cuisine has good flavor potential and generous portions, but they need stronger operational structure, better order accuracy, improved guest communication, and tighter food safety practices. At this time, I personally would not come back, but I do wish them all the best in their business. I hope they take this feedback as constructive criticism and apply it in a way that helps the restaurant grow, improve the guest experience, and build long-term guests. If I see changes in the future, I would gladly give them another try. Until then, I truly wish them success. read more

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I was craving some tres golpes for breakfast and it did not disappoint! Very yummy. I wish there was better parking because the street is very busy and parking in the neighborhood is limited, but it was worth it to soothe my cravings. read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Tres Golpes - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing! I will def be back. Welcoming atmosphere and extensive choices. The oxtail and rice was soo good. I can't wait to be back. Parking can be a bit overwhelming street parking on a busy street. Prices reflect quality of food! service was fast and efficient. I can't wait to try everything on the menu read more

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I finally visited the famous restaurant known for serving the best home-cooked Dominican cuisine. Wesley provides excellent customer service. I ordered a traditional Dominican breakfast, "tres golpes," along with an Inca Cola champagne and a water bottle. The entrance is greeted by a large Dominican flag , offering a warm welcome, and the outdoor seating area is available if you prefer to dine outside. read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Tires golpes - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ilonka and her daughter are the best! They've been through everything when it comes to restaurants and are making it happen, the family way! Great energy and food and she is aiming to keep up with even more classics. I don't gotta favorite, cause all the food my favorite. Authentic ambiance and service, great spot. Pull up & stay eatin! read more

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Just had dinner here and we loved it. Over the years we have made regular trips to New York and New Jersey and had some great Dominican food while there. This measures up in every aspect. The sazón is awesome, everything we ate was awesome, the black beans were especially good, the sauce that came with the Picadera Dominicana took the fried meat platter to the next level. The morir soñando (orange creamsicle) was very good as well. Not too sweet but really refreshing with the fried food. More than once the employees and the owner came out to check on us, and just talked to us about the food. It made us feel very welcome. Definitely going back and sharing with my friends that want some good food! read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Sign - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Karibbean Cuisine has turned into one of my favorite restaurants in the area! I grew up on Dominican food and was so happy that I found this gem of a restaurant! Firstly, Tia is amazing and such a nice person. When I first visited, she greeted me like family and happily explained and recommended options on the menu. She's super personable and takes the time to know all her customers. On my first visit, I ordered the Chicharon completo with the mixed rice and potato salad which was absolutely delicious. All flavors blend together amazingly and I didn't want to stop eating even though I was full. Since then, I've been in a few times and have had the opportunity to try different menu items and I'm never disappointed. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious, The restaurant is spacious and great for any amount of people. I highly recommend everyone come to Karibbean cuisine and try the amazing food here! read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This was my first time trying Dominican food and I enjoyed it quite a lot. I tried the stewed oxtail ($24), which came with two sides: mixed rice and pink potato salad. The oxtail was excellent, it had been cooked down so that the meat was very soft. The accompanying juice made the already flavorful rice even more delicious. I was doubtful about the potato salad but it balanced out the rest of the meal nicely. The service is friendly, but they do get busy and sometimes there can be a wait. Maybe a third of people take their food to go. And it's right on Venice so it's easily accessible. read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Stewed Oxtail ($24) - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was great: friendly service (thanks, José!), good selection, solid eats & drinks overall. I got the mofongo (not actually written out; only hint of its existence is a picture [bottom left pic of a ball] :P), chicken empanada, and tamarind drink. My friend got the fried chicken platter and soursop drink. The mofongo was good, but what really stood out were the drinks (actual fruit used!) and fried chicken (so tender [my friend thought it was a baby chicken] and yet so well battered; so tasty w/ the lemon juice!). Oh, also ordered the beans dessert, but we were so full by then that we couldn't really get ourselves to eat it, so saved it. read more

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Shoutout Tía. Great food. Great service. Great experience. Like Tía told us, it's all about the stews. You can't go wrong with the carne guisada and pollo guisado. We got both (and an extra side of carne not pictured). So melty, hearty, homey, and delicious. I am so happy that we got a taste of La Dominicana this evening. It hit the spot! read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So apparently we have all been eating steak wrong this whole time. They try to tell me that steak is supposed to be overcooked, mushy, gray and look like someone just threw it up. I will attach a photo which looks like absolutely nothing on their menu and let you be the judge but I do not recommend this place. read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Bistec ensabollado - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally a Dominican spot that actually tastes good!!! The owner Tia is so nice, reminded me of one of my aunties making sure you've had enough food to eat and only wants to know how you enjoyed her cooking. She was wonderful. The food was delish especially her beef empanada!!!! Her food was so much like I've had back home. I was so happy and excited to have it, meant everything to me. Now I have two spots I can get food from; the second being Bodega Delights. I strongly suggest you to come on by to Tia's joint, you won't regret it!! read more

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I was looking forward to dining here as a native New Yorker that grew up eating a lot of great Dominican food.... and was thoroughly disappointed. We were greeted dryly, noticed the tables weren't wiped down, and then peeped the B rating in the window. Ordered the stewed beef meal with two empanadas and drinks. When the food was ready, it wasn't brought to us -- *we* had to get it, and we were the only folks in the establishment. Very lazy on their part. When eating the beef, we noticed it needed a little spice. We noticed the scotch bonnet pepper sauce on display in the buffet area and asked for some. She said "we sell it but we don't offer it - Dominicans don't use spice in the food." Very anti-climatic. The maduros were very mid - I was hoping for more. read more

The empanadas, chicharrón and sancocho were delicious. Parking wasn't too bad during the evening. To those of you going please be patient while the place blows up from social media. the staff will need to adjust to the influx. continue to treat them with kindness. they are doing the best that they can and the owner/chef was so kind and attentive. read more

This is a cute, small, clean, well run place with so many great food choices. Their beef stew was tender and so delicious. I loved their mixed rice and beans. The cashier was helpful and friendly. read more

I've driven past this place many time on my way to work and have always said "I need to check it out." I decided today would be the day, the restaurant feels like you're entering your aunties house. Inviting and has a welcoming atmosphere. Love to see the mortar and pestle for the Mofongo and Mangú. Already a good sign. My food was hot and ready and the staff greeted my kindly. The food was delicious, well seasoned and decent portions. The plantains are nice and crispy and they're not sweet! Nice and firm! The chuleta was juicy and well seasoned and the pollo picado was fried to perfection and well seasoned; not dry or oily. OH YEAH and the pastelitos were tasty too, good ratio of meat to dough. Would definitely come here again to try other items on the menu! read more

When it comes to Caribbean cuisine, the Dominican Caribbean cuisine restaurant is a good representation of everything. For example, they have three different kinds of plantains or banana. And I can't decide which one I like the most.Mangu is soft smashed, madras is sweet, and tostones is fried, flatten and fried, crispy. The grilled onion toppings on the chicken and pork chops is absolutely amazing. It's sweet and savory with a hint of citrus. . And the. Moro Rice gives me a hint of Cajun dirty rice with accented flavors of Jamaican peas and rice.. I love it. Get some of the onions and sauce with the rice as well. I'm a fan of Caribbean flavors, so I might be a little biased. The menu reads like a Spanish's menu, which is deceiving since the flavors have more of a Cuban, Puerto Rican, and African blends. Not tacos and burritos here. The empanadas are fried and filled with ground meat, nice and big and meaty. Notably not at all spicy either, compared to other foods. Definitely savory. read more

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This is Excellent authentic family owned Dominican food. It is very rare to find dominican food in LA. The food is delicious and reminds me a lot of my grandmother's homemade cooking in DR. The owner "Tia" is always really nice and very accommodating with everyone. There are inside and outside tables to seat and it's a very cozzy environment and plays tropical music on tv as a way to remember the culture roots in Dominican Republic. I order mostly seafood ,since I am pescatarian. Fish in coconut sauce is delicious, (also Bacalao cod fish ) But all their meats and empanadas look delicious, I have ordered the patties (pastelitos) and Yucca Balls (which is fried yucca with cheese stuffed, and Fried Green plantains(tostones) but there is also ground beef. Also the mangu with salami, Eggs and cheese (tres golpes). I am very glad I found this place and always happy to support a family owned dominican restaurant with good people wishing the most of success and they prosper. read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Fried green plantains ( tostones) with shrimp and green salad on the side - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

delish food amazing service when you walk in you are greeted with a small feels like visiting an old friend! Will definitely be back to this cute clean charming restaurant! read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is the best hole in the wall that you can find for Caribbean cuisine. Workers treated us like family and helped us with our order. Food came out super fast and left us extremely full. Will be coming back here again. read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! 10/10 Would recommend. It was my first time trying this restaurant and EVERYTHING was delicious! It literally tastes like you just walked into someone's home in the Dominican Republic and got the best tasting home cooked meal. I got the sancocho, chicharrón and soursop juice. The staff is friendly and warm. It's a casual, no-frills restaurant but everything looked clean. I will definitely be back! read more

I am not very familiar with Caribbean food, but this place feels authentic. The staff was friendly and helpful. Parking was a little challenging, but I parked across the intersection and walked. The food was good and filling. I got take out and didn't see if they had hot sauce in the restaurant. I needed to add a little Frank's Red Hot to get it to my desired spice level. On my next visit, I'd like to try some other dishes. read more

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ALWAYS, ALWAYS amazing food and even better family vibes! Customer service is top tier. Being Puerto Rican from New York, this place is much needed for me. I walk in and feel right at home. Highly recommended for an amazing meal. LA needs this read more

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Visited for the first time recently and had a great experience. Food tastes amazing with excellent portions and affordable price. The owner was sweet and welcoming. Will definitely be returning! read more

KLK!! DELICIOSO ESTE VAINA. MORIRÉ SOÑANDO DE ETSE COMIDA Y TU SABE! Food was prompt and homemade flavored with ready to go containers at a reasonable cost! Will visit again if in the area. It will be worth the traffic! read more

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I'm Puerto Rican from Brooklyn NY and I have been craving Dominican food for years. Little did I know how close this place was to me. The beef stew and the Moro ? A1, the potato salad can use more mayo and some salt but also good. The Dominican flan was very delicious but was very small portion. I look for weed to trying the oxtails and the Bacaalo. Also want to try the tres golpes but I need to know if the sausage is pork or beef ????? read more

Amazing food immersed with culture. I loved the plantains and fried cheese. I can't wait to try more items off the menu. Great service and the food is made fresh. read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Plantains - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is a hidden gem Real Dominican food in LA? Yes please! We had empanadas (all 3), quipes, mofongo and mangu (and their sauces - all ). All were incredible! We haven't had Dominican food this good since we were actually in the DR two years ago. We can't wait to go back. Also, the owner was so sweet and welcoming. You don't get hospitality like that in LA anymore. It's like stepping into your family's home. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal first time ever trying Dominican food and I give it a 10/10. Starting off with the service the lady preparing the food was very kind and asked if I had any questions to ask which is very helpful especially entering a new restaurant that you've never tried. Placing the order was fast an easy the gentleman that helped was extremely kind and helpful. My order was el Plato de rabo/ or oxtail plate served with rice and a potato salad. I first tried the rice and I must say it was so delicious! So much flavor for just rice. After I tried the oxtail and that was it. It was enough to fall in love with this place. So delicious and tender paired with the rice I was in heaven. Everything on my plate was absolutely amazing and would definitely order this again. Oh I forgot to mention I also ordered the chicharrón with lime and wow as simple as the order was the chicharrón was perfect. Crunchy and juicy very meaty and the lime just set it off. Definitely recommend this spot to anyone. Amazing food great environment. The people there make you feel like part of the family. Thank you for a great experience karibbean cuisine !!! read more

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I went to Karibbean Cuisine a few days ago since I was craving some Dominican food and there are not too many places that serve this cuisine around. Walked inside the place and was immediately greeted by a woman (who I believe is the owner). She was so sweet and welcoming and gave me a few recommendations. I had tried the majority of the items when I was in the Dominican Republic so I wanted to try something simple and delicious that I did not try when I was there. I got the pollo guisado which is like a chicken stew that is served on top of rice with a side of plátano (plantains), habichuelas (beans), potato salad (ensalada rusa). The chicken was moist and filled with flavor, the plantains were perfectly sweet, and all the sides were also delicious. I also got two drinks, the morir soñando which is basically orange juice with condensed milk and it is so good, tastes just like the one in the DR. I also got the Hugo de chinola which is passion fruit juice, that was also very delicious. The ambiance is well decorated and gives an island feel, makes me want to go back and take a trip! read more

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Ai que Rico! This place is a little hard to find but look for the big sign in the Dominxan flag colors and the Dominican flag steamers out front. The parking is OK, I parked near the market next door but there is also some street parking out front and in the neighborhood. I had a transcendent experience here. I am Panamanian and my half Dominican cousin let me know that this restaurant was near to my new place. Panamanian food is very similar, and I grew up eating her (Dominican) mom's delicious food. Since moving to the West Coast, I've had a hard time finding Caribbean food, so I was excited to try this place. I went on a Sunday at 2 pm and there were people eating there but it was not busy. The delicious smell when i walked in confirmed that I was in the right place. The restaurant is of medium/small size. I'd say there are about 14 2-person tables that they arrange to suit parties of different sizes. Their kitchen is open and if you stand the whole time you can watch them cook. The front wall is a large window door that can open and let in the breeze. There were also two tables outside, but they were right on the street. I think if they are more plants to create a wall, I'd be more willing to eat outside. Now for the food. I ordered the yucca relleno de queso (fried cassava ball with white cheese inside), the rabo (oxtail), and the mofongo (mashed plantain with shredded fried pork inside). Yucca might be my most favorite vegetable, and it's so hard for me to find it, so I was incredibly happy to eat this. The yucca was so silky, and it was fried perfectly. The cheese was ooey and gooey, but I wish the cheese were a little saltier, like queso de freir (the way my Tia Nory makes it). The rabo was good. This is a family favorite, but I did not like how fatty the meat was. Regardless, I was bobbing and weaving the fat to make sure I got all that delicious meat off that bone. I recognize that the fat is part of why the meat was so dang tender and juicy. Last the Mofongo. This was the highlight of my meal. I love mofongo and have eaten it all over the world. This may have been the very best mofongo I have ever eaten (I really hope my Tia never reads this review). They presented it in its own wooden mortar (very traditional), and it came with a side of sauce (caldito). There plantain was well mashed with just the right amount of chunks and there was so much of the chicharrones (fried shredded pork) in there, I really didn't need to order another protein on the side. The mofongo would have been enough on its own. The flavor of the mofongo was out of this world, too. I highly recommend this dish. I can't wait to go back and try other things, although that mofongo will be on heavy rotation. I need to come back on the weekend to try the sancocho (soup), and I always want to eat empanadas, and they have a whole selection. I can't wait for my family to visit so that I can bring them here to eat. read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Mofongo (left and back), yuquita relleno de queso (front), rabo/oxtail (right) - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sooooo goood! As a Caribbean east coaster, I was too hyped that Karibbean Cuisine finally has a physical location. I followed their food truck for quite some time. The service is awesome. It's a tiny, hot spot! Haha. But anything you order is incredible. You won't regret coming to eat here. Parking is a bit funky in the area, but pull around the block, and you should be able to find something! read more

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Wonderful, perfect, so thankful it is here. Top items for me were the Chicharrones, Camarones en Salsa de Ago, and the Salami. The rest was delicious and I loved all of the meats including the pork chop. I need to try more next time. So glad this place exists - thank you! read more

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SPEECHLESS ! If you can put a hug into a meal this place right here is where to go ! Remembering the embrace and love and flavor of your family and culture in Los Angeles is the most sensational feeling. Who knew the service ,ambiance and flavor + just the music in the background can be so nostalgic. Bringing DR to LA is an experience that everyone has to try , thank me when you do... NayaTheBarber read more

I drove out from the South Bay to check out the LACMA and finish the day off with some Dominican food. I'm not even here to complain about the drive. This is L.A., driving most places sucks. I wish I could rate this based on the food, but unfortunately, this is a short review of the service and my patron observations once I arrived. As I walk in to get in line, I noticed that none of the tables had any food. People looked hungry as hell. Fine, maybe they all walked in at the same time. We waited in line and noticed there's 3 people working, and after the chancleta guy takes the order from the guy in front of me, he leaves and comes back to say they are not taking orders for another 10 minutes. OK, I guess you're closed? And that if I order in 10 minutes, we won't get to eat for another hour. I can deal with long waits, I've done the hour wait at Daikokuya (Little Tokyo) more times than I should have. This was a combination of bad service in the way it was communicated and seeing a restaurant that just isn't quite a restaurant, but more of someone's back yard and you have to wait forever to eat. If that's something you're willing to deal with, by all means, please go try it and let me know what you think--but for me, my time is valuable. This place just wasn't for me, and I will not be going out of my way to try to eat there gain. To be honest, I make Caribbean food at home every week, I don't have the need for Karibbean Cuisine. read more

Karibbean Cuisine is a hidden gem! I had the 3 Golpes and it was absolutely delicious. The Morir Soñando was life-changing! I can't believe I've gone this long without Dominican food! The customer service was phenomenal, and La Tía was so warm and welcoming. Can't wait to come back! Ambiance was great, Dominican music playing in the background- first customers of the day since we got there at noon on a Wednesday. read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Morir Soñando Drink - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is legit! Being a Caribeńa from Miami, I've been looking for a place that reminds me of home. This is it. The food was delicious. Service was friendly and fast. And the location is super close to my apt. Will come here again and again!! read more

Karibbean Cuisine - Chicharrones Con Tostones - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am Cuban, not Dominican, but was raised in Miami amongst a diverse Caribbean community and the food here at Karibbean Cuisine reminded me of my childhood coming over to my best friend's Dominican household and enjoying his mother's home cooking--this is where I learned to love mangú, mofongo and everything else DR has to offer. The food at Karibbean Cuisine reminded me of just that. Amazing place, delicious authentic food and homey service, this has been one of my favorite LA discoveries this year! You absolutely must visit here and support such a rich local business and staple of this community. A+ read more

Karibbean Cuisine - 3 Golpes - Dominican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

THIS restaurant made me consider Dominican food as one of my favorite ethnic cuisines. Soo good and the owner is the sweetest. I will be coming here all the time now. Hidden gem. read more