I was at Blossom Market Hall (BMH) in San Gabriel to redeem mySGV food passport offer from Wahib's…read moreMediterranean Express this past weekend. Last time I was at BMH, I didn't get a chance to try Caribbean Gourmet (CG). Yesterday was the day. Parking was easy behind the building. Comfortable shared community seating available inside and outside. Restrooms are near the front entrance of the BMH. CG offers comforting soul foods with bold flavors of authentic Caribbean and Guyanese cuisines. Their simple menu includes chicken plates, patties (empanadas like), pastries, and drinks. Oxtail stew, jerk chicken, chicken and vegan curries, and freshly made roti are some of their signature dishes. Since it was my first time trying them, I got the Jerk Chicken. Wow, it was one heavy plate! One deliciously tender chicken drumstick + thigh over aromatically flavored coconut rice and peas. Spice level was perfect! Veggies and roasted plantains were fantastic. Absolutely a plate of tasty goodness! Highly recommend for first time and returning customers. I would get it again for sure. Prices were reasonable for the great portions. Staff was super friendly and nice. Thank you Miss! CG is one of the best food options at BMH. I'm planning my return to try their other signature dishes soon. If you haven't tried them, don't wait any longer. It's the real deal Caribbean and Guyanese!

People say this is the best Jamaican food in the area. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or…read moreew. Everything is handmade fresh in-house and the owner is literally the sweetest and gave me a bunch of stuff to try. Of course gotta start with the iconic beef patty which was nice and chubby and had a flakey pastry with ground beef inside. Their roti was super soft and flakey and paired perfectly with their warm spiced super tender curries. The plates come with rice, stewed cabbage, sweet fried plantains and a protein. The jerk chicken was nice and Smokey while the oxtail was super tender and juicy. They had a catering order too that day so gave me some of their special chow mian to try which had veggies, yummy chicken, and was super flavorful. Overall this place was pretty good. Oxtail plate $28 Jerk chicken $20 Curry with roti $19 Beef patty $6

Bold flavors with a spicy kick. I don't get to experience Jamaican food often, so I am so happy…read moreHilltop Jamaica Restaurant in Pomona is near me so I can go all the time now! They came highly recommended by a friend and I can see why in my first bite! I have had the pleasure to try their Curry Chicken Bowl $13 (Lunch Special), Jerk Bowl $13 (Lunch Special), Jerk Burrito $13.50, and a Curry Chicken "Mama's Pattie" $4.50. My favorites have got to be their Curry Chicken Bowl and I'll order this time and time again. Its just a staple. It has a great kick to it and has a complex blend of spices that is layed with a smoky, savory, and sweet undertone. I keep taking bites just to experience the flavors over and over again. Their Jerk Burrito is also the first I've tried and another dish I'd order again. It has their spicy, smoky Jamaican jerk chicken with rice, beans, wraped in a tortilla and everything comes together nicely. Their prices are great for their portion size, too! I've visited here with a group of coworkers and friends, and we always have a great time. I've even brought dishes home to my fiancé, and he has asked me ever over and over again to bring more dishes home for him if I'm in the area, since they are just that good! The people here are all so friendly and have such a warm light they bring to the world and their space. Ever since I've visited, I've been going every week and have been telling all my friends it's a must-try destination on 2nd street. I can't wait to go back. I am a loyal customer now!

Ordered their jerk chicken, rice & peas, cabbage and plantains. Definitely one of the best Jamaican…read moreplates I've had. Their jerk sauce has quite the kick so Im glad I got it on the side. Chicken was soooo tender and had a smoky flavor to it. The cabbage was seasoned well and rice was cooked perfectly. Mac and cheese plate was super weak in my opinion - I was expecting the Mac and cheese you get at a back yard bbq. Lacked in cheese and flavor. Some edges had a nice cheese pull but for the most part it was just a lot of noodle. Would have loved to enjoy it with the short ribs per their advertisement - but they had ran out so we got some crispy wings. Portion is big - not sure on the how much it was though, as the menu wasn't priced. I would advise to pair your meal with one of their house-made specialty juices if you don't get a ginger beer! I had their pineapple-ginger, a Jamaican staple and goes so well with their cuisine. oh. GET THE PATTY. If all else fails, get the damn Jamaican patty. Beef and curry chicken are my favs. All of the patties are crispy, Flaky, and buttery. I was pleasantly surprised to know that these are the same patties served to you at none other than Simply Wholesome, in LA. A grand staple for the community. Savanna, helped us out for the evening and she was lovely and helpful! Would come back just for the customer service itself.

After craving Jamaican food for what feels like forever, I finally decided to search Yelp on my way…read morehome from working in LA and came across The Taste of the Caribbean in Long Beach - and wow, this hit the spot in a way I've been missing for too long. For context, I've always loved Jamaican food and even have family who make incredible, authentic dishes, but I haven't had anything close to that in a year. So my expectations? High. My craving? Even higher. I ordered the jerk chicken dinner with peas & rice and cabbage medley, and some plantains - to go. First off, the service was amazing. The woman who helped me was genuinely warm and welcoming, and you can tell she cares about what she's serving. When I ordered, she asked if I wanted the jerk sauce on the side and made sure I was okay with the spice level when I said no. That attention to detail matters. The food came out quickly (it was mid-afternoon and not busy), and everything stayed warm all the way home--which is always a win for takeout. Now let's talk about the food: The portion was generous, the flavors were on point, and everything tasted fresh. The jerk chicken had that perfect smoky, spicy kick - exactly what I was hoping for. The rice and peas and cabbage medley were a great balance to the heat, and the plantains were sweet and perfectly cooked. I did notice another review complaining about the spice level being too high... and honestly, I had to laugh a little. Have you had jerk chicken before? It's supposed to be spicy - that's the whole point. Personally, that comment is part of what made me choose this place, and it delivered. If you don't like spice, jerk might not be your thing - but I'm sure there are milder options if you ask. Bonus: they offer online ordering and delivery through Uber Eats and Postmates, which makes it even easier to get your fix. Overall, this place brought back the flavors I've been missing for so long. I'll absolutely be back - and probably sooner rather than later.

Meal prep for the week : curry chicken to go…read more Wow first time here and this is a culinary experienceeeee! Love the flavors Sorrel drink fireeeee Curry chicken fiireeee Roti fiireeee 10/10 coming back

Our taste bud was craving Caribbean food so we ended up at Taste Of The Caribbean Restaurant. The…read moremoment we entered it felt like we teleported to somewhere in the Caribbean itself thanks to the decor. The welcoming, the service and the food were amazing. Got the oxtail Rasta pasta and my taste buds were satisfied. If you're looking for somewhere to take your family or just a date and your taste buds craving Caribbean food this is the place for you. Even if your date is not your girl/ boyfriend there plenty of trees to hide behindjk

Amazing vibe on thursdays with the amazing food to match... this my new spot! I am really a fan of…read morethe jerk salmon and the rum punch is so yummy!

can't stop coming back to this place. i wish the prices were a LITTLE lower but considering how…read morefresh everything is im really not mad. the ox tail is really something special, sooooo flavorful. the beef patties are also delicious and flavorful (even a lil spicy). i recommend this place to everyone i know. get the beef patty with a side of ox tail gravy.

Fantastic Oxtail and Jerk Chicken plates. So tender and good. So flavorful. Large portions. Rice…read moreand beans, vegetables, and plantains were spot on. Service friendly and quick. Highly recommend.

My husband basically ordered one of everything and every single item was so incredibly delicious…read moreand authentic! There are some smaller affordable items, as well as full plates to choose from. Customer service is amazing. We will absolutely be back soon!

Ok, I have to say that this rating does come with the caveat. Full transparency, I actually wanted…read moreto rate it 4.75 Stars, but I didn't have that option. And I'll explain that in a moment. I have to admit that this review is about a week overdue and full disclosure I visited them just as they were opening for the day for business. With that being said I have to say that the minute they opened they are PREPARED! The warm and welcoming greeting that I got from Miss Amaya was amazing. The decor and overall atmosphere was very welcoming and comfortable. On to the food I wanted to try a little bit of everything on the menu that I saw online however there were a few items that were no longer available, hence the .25 star deduction. However, the food was out of this world. It is a bit "pricey", but nothing that anyone shouldn't expect considering the cost of what food is today overall. Customers can't expect a privately owned small business to stay in business if they undercut the price of the food they sell. For example the oxtail lunch plate I got was approximately $19, but if I were to shop for everything that I got with that plate, (the rice, the peas, the plantains, the side cabbage, the ingredients for the side of cabbage, the oxtails, and not to mention the seasonings on top of everything else), I'd be putting out at least 4 to 5 times as much. For the amount of food I got for that $19, it was well worth it. Speaking of the amount of food, they are very generous. I ordered the fresh squeeze lemonade and the dragon fruit lemonade as well and let me tell you Miss Amaya squeezed them lemons within an inch of their life, lol. She gave me a few options/alternatives to my taste preference as well. Overall I had a very good experience with them and an even better experience when I got the food home. Being half Jamaican, I have considered them my new go to spot when I have a craving for some Caribbean food. I'll try to include some before and after but I'm not tech savvy so don't hold me to it. You may have to just go in and experience it for yourself.

I don't usually write reviews for food but I had to say something about Bridgetown, I've been…read morethinking about it all day. Genuinely one of the most incredible bites I've ever had, I am so glad I stumbled in here. I'll be honest, I was not expecting many vegan options but I was pleasantly impressed by how much was available. I ordered the seasonal vegetable patty and the vegan channa roti. Walking in you are greeted with golden brown baked patties, immediately putting the goodness on display. I've had Caribbean patties before, most of them fried because I grew up in the south, but a friend's mom from childhood would fresh bake them for us and I had missed that for so long. These patties reminded me of that and I had a Ratatouille flashback moment with it. I don't exactly remember what was in the patty, but it was the fall medley, and it was warm, cozy, and so pleasant. The lady at the front of house asked me what I thought and I could tell she really cared about the fact that I enjoyed it. About 10 minutes later the roti came out (and I think waiting for it made the experience even better), and my goodness every single bite was just fantastic. I spent around $30 in total (including tip) and I think that was a complete steal for the experience I had. I'm definitely coming back so I can try the jerk cucumbers and the channa doubles. If you want to eat food that you can taste the love in, you absolutely have to eat here!!

My most recent visit here was at the brick and mortar spot. (My previous visit was when they were…read morestill operating out of the ghost kitchen/ pop-up) There's definitely a lot more items available on the menu this time around! I wasn't too hungry so I just went with a couple of patties. Just as delicious as I remembered. It was right before closing time so the vibe was chill inside. The person helping me at the counter was very friendly.

Finally tried this place out and I was pleasantly surprised. I had the beef patty and some peas and…read morerice. The rest of the family had the jerk chicken. Everything was really good and wasn't as expensive as I would have thought. Service was nice and helpful. My wife is in love with the chicken, so needless to say, we'll be back.

The oxtails were EXTREMELY salty and tough. I have never ate Jamaican oxtails where they cooked…read morethem with potatoes! I paid 33 dollars for this plate and was only given three oxtails. The rice and peas were hard and had an odd taste. The only thing decent on this plate is the Mac and cheese and that's not saying much. I will stick with my favorite spot in Colton, island breeze. That's true authentic Jamaican food, I don't know what this is

we celebrated my daughter in laws babyshower there, it was beautiful, the food was great and the…read moreprice was very reasonable, the staff is magnifecent, from the party planner there to the ladies serving, they where all very professional and very nice. I truly recommend Coco Palm for your next celebration.

food is good, food temperature is well maintained with heated plates, portion is ok, anything…read morethat's on the $28-$36 entree, you will be full just right. just a bit salty, but the flavor is great. service is good too, our waitress came over and ask once in a while. AC is not strong enough on a 102°F day, and their restroom has no AC at all, just a dusty fan, very smelly and the floor is nasty. For such a nice restaurant, they have toilets like at a public park. Valet parking only. took $8 for valet when my car is just 10 steps away from the front door...and they ask for tips.. feel like they are trying to be at the high end but didn't get there yet. will come back for their brunch buffet few weeks later see if there's any changes.

The BEST! Jamaica food without going to LA (@ Blessings by SoFi stadium)…read moreThe oxtails with rice & peas was my signature dish that I love to order and it satisfied! Can't wait to go back to try other menu items Clean,small restaurant with friendly staff offering good service

The food was very good. It can be hard to find good bbq spot. This place was good and I will be…read moregoing back again. Their ribs, cornbread and beans is very good.