Leon's Caribbean did that. The oxtails were perfectly tender and seasoned to absolute perfection fall-off-the-bone goodness. The rice and beans were flavorful and cooked just right, and the cabbage? By far the best seasoned cabbage I've had yet hands down. What really made the experience even better was the service. The owner was there during my first visit, and on my second visit, his son made my plate both times the service was warm, welcoming, and genuine. It was so good I came back again just two days later for another plate, and I'd do it again without hesitation. Amazing food, great service, and real family vibes. If you're craving authentic Caribbean comfort food done right, Leon's Caribbean is a must. I'll definitely come back during my next visit from California. read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Just coming going into the store, the server was unprofessional. She was stocking drinks, didn't care about good customer service and then decide to serve my plate without washing her hands or wearing gloves. The place didn't feel welcoming or sanitized. The restaurant is very small, probably can hold 2 big families. I love supporting my people, but as a fellow Caribbean I was very disappointed overall. Nonetheless, I still gave the plate a shot. I'm happy I got the dessert because that was the only thing that tasted good. The Mac and cheese was decent but very plain, I had to season it when I got home. The cabbage was ok. The jerk chicken was nasty. I was really disappointed with the jerk chicken especially since she had to go in the back to get it which was sus. It looked beautiful, but made me realize looks are deceiving. Idk whose cooking but they need to throw in the towel, I would not recommend this place at all. read more

Leons is close to my house so I go every once in a while. The food is always soo good and the staff is always pretty generous with portions. I usually get the curry chicken but decided to try the oxtail this time. It was so tender and flavorful, I wish I got the bigger size. My boyfriend always get the jerk chicken and he loves that too. It's got a little kick but not terribly spicy. I usually get their Mac and cheese too, it's sooo creamy and cheesy and delicious, but they were out this time, so go earlier if you want it. I'm always happy to grab some take out here, and it's pretty small inside so you probably don't want to dine in. read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Note: this is a review of the food truck, not the restaurant. Leon's was running a food truck at the Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival downtown today. Tonight I got a plate of the brown stew chicken. Started with the rice and beans - those had good flavor and seasoning. The chicken was juicy and well-infused with the gravy sauce. Little bit of spice, little bit of sweet, just very amazing. Portion was plentiful. The gentleman operating the food truck was down to earth and friendly. I lived what I got and would be thrilled to get over to their other locations sometime, but in the meantime, happy if they can bring the truck my way again! read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Brown stew chicken with rice and beans, cabbage, and gravy / sauce - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

So glad I decided to give Leon's a try while visiting the brewery next door. This small restaurant has a large menu of hot and ready foods that can be packed up for you to enjoy within 2 minutes. I went with the platter of jerk chicken and two sides and spent a little under $20. The chicken is still on the bone and is fall apart tender. The jerk sauce is no joke! It definitely has some heat. The greens were good and had a little kick themselves. The mac and cheese was creamy, but not wet, and had the right pint of cheese pull with every bite. The guys working behind the counter were very friendly and helpful in suggesting what to get for first timers. read more

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It's a small family owned restaurant. You know the food is great when it's tasty when hot and when you take a bite of the leftover the next day while it's good, the flavor is still packing punch. Come get your tastebuds razzle dazzled. It was such a big hearty meal. Congrats if you finish your food. They serve a LOT. Everything was everything I wanted, the jerk chicken, oxtail, pepper steak and collard greens. The beans and rice with all the sauces mixed in is to DIE for. read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We were sitting at a brewery and was smelling a delicious food smell decided to go next door and check it out. What a surprise! The food was sooo good! Ordered the jerk chicken and it was delicious. Generous portion size too! Highly recommend read more

Food is always good. When ordering via a delivery service there just needs to be consistency. For extra gravy there is an up charge, but you really can't tell if they provided this as everything is just put in the main food container. I suggest that extra sauce be placed on the side to show that it was provided. Also, there were times where I received bread with my meal and other times I have not. Food quality is always good and tastes great. My only other tip would be to minimize the random broken bones in the curry chicken. read more

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This food was everything amazing when I say I couldn't stop eating till the last drop these oxtails with the gravy and the rice the mac & cheese the greens. I didn't leave anything left on my plate. I would definitely be back before I go back to Louisiana. read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Oxtails, white rice, gravy, mac & cheese cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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SERVICE: Staff were helpful, professional, and nice. Purchased from their food truck during a First Friday event in Penn Hills. Prices were fine. FOOD: I recently returned from Jamaica and their seasoning/heat was different than what Leon offers. Yes. I ate at different places, on and off the resort as I prefer to eat and hang with locals. I thought Leon's was too hot, but to each his own and doesn't mean it's bad. I just prefer less heat. Besides the chicken being a bit too hot, the cabbage and plantains were good. I regret not getting a patty, but that gives me an excuse to return. Rice and beans were a bit dry. WELL: I shall return to try other items and am thankful they exist. Go support! read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Had an incredible meal from here to go for the first time! We got the Platter for 2 which included your choice of meat and two sides. They were out of mac n cheese (sad) but we had Jerk Chicken (WOW), beans and rice, and cabbage. Everything was so incredible and full of flavor. The service was quick as their set up is right there in front of house and you just tell them what you want! Can't wait to go try more! read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best Jamaican Food in PGH! Hands down the most consistent service and food. The ambiance of the entire restaurant is a vibe. I wish they were open everyday. Thank you Mr.Leon read more

Hours are wrong. Drove 20 minutes only to find the store closed. Very disappointing. Please update hours

EXCELLENT food. The shrimp escovitch was one of the best things I've ever eaten, and everything else I've tried was delicious as well. Whenever I get a craving, it's usually for something from Leon's! read more

Leon's food is on point! Seasoned well with good portions. Best Caribbean spot in Pittsburgh

A friendly and efficient service. Authentic Caribbean food and delicious!! A must have if you love Caribbean food!! The Jerk is a great amount of heat, but not painfully hot....great sides. You can't go wrong with Leon's.... read more

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Leon's Caribbean Restaurant is back, better than ever. To celebrate I ordered my go-to favorite, the Jerk Chicken. To tell you the truth, Texas BBQ ain't got shit on jerk chicken. And Leon's is as good as anything you'll get in Jamaica, and I'm taking Scotchies and Di Best Seafood and Jerk Center jerk chicken. But don't stop there. If you're a little adventurous, go for the oxtail or the curried goat. Both are fantastic and a true culinary treat. Welcome back to the Pittsburgh culinary scene, Leon. You were truly missed all these dark months. read more

The menu is short but has enough options for meat and fish lovers of all kinds. Ordering at the counter was easy. We didn't have to wait too long for our food, which we ate there at a small table. He had jerk chicken, and I had jerk whitefish. Everything was delicious, and the portion sizes were so generous that I got two lunches out of my leftovers. Plus, we liked the pineapple soda so much that I picked some up the next time we went shopping. There's a reason Leon's has a reputation for the best Caribbean food in town! read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - a bottle of pineapple - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ordered delivery from here. Had an order of oxtail and jerk chicken. When ordering online we were not informed of not having jerk chicken, plantains, or the mac and cheese sides that were ordered. This was at about 2pm. Not until food was about to be delivered were we called and said we don't have majority of what you ordered. They didn't even tell us they didn't have plantains and didn't put in our order. We were only given the options steamed cabbage and rice and peas as alternatives for the sides and a barbecue like chicken dish. Not sure why they didn't have jerk. During the phone call the person who called us was half having a conversation with us and half having a conversation with whoever else was at the restaurant. The call hung up 3x before we could finally confirm what food was actually being sent to us. When we ultimately got the food my partner and I were not happy with our food. Poorly seasoned, lacked flavor, and did not taste like Caribbean food. I'd try another Caribbean spot before I go back here. read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Grabbed takeout with a friend. She went in and I waited in the car so I can't speak on the atmosphere or service, but the only thing that matters is the food is BOMB. I got the jerk chicken and rice & cabbage as my sides and everything was excellent. I swear they gave me 2 lbs of rice! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was phenomenal. Def check out Leon's for some excellent Jamaican food! read more

Got the brownstew chicken with cabbage and mac and cheese. Super flavorful. The staff are super nice.

This is my first time having Caribbean food. Wow, wow, wow! I am so surprised that this food was so delicious. It was truly fantastic. Today, I tried out the brown stew chicken, rice and peas, plantains, shredded chicken patty, and a peanut butter crunch dessert. The brown stew chicken was surprisingly flavorful and satisfying. It fell off the bone! This chicken was definitely not white meat, which is what I typically enjoy, but it was definitely quite good. There was a decent amount of meat on the chicken for just $10, and the portion was satisfying. I loved the brown stew sauce! So tasty. There was some fat covering the chicken I had to take off (not too appealing to me), but other than that, very good. I also thought the rice and peas were quite tasty. They once again gave me a good portion. The side came for free with the "Just a Taste" meal. The 'peas' aren't actually peas: they are kidney beans. I recommend soaking up the rice with the stew sauce to make it extra tasty. The cornbread was a nice addition to the meal. It was moist and had a nice, mild but lightly sweet flavor. The chicken patty was a bit spicier than I thought it would be. It seemed to have some sort of sauce inside, too. But, it was flaky and delicious nonetheless. The plantains were near perfect. You definitely have to try them out since they are so cheap (just $2) and you get 4 thick pieces. Perfectly caramelized, great texture, and nice sweetness. The peanut butter crunch pie was a little small especially for it being $4. But, the flavor was great. Chunks of peanuts, chocolate crust, peanut butter whipping, chocolate pieces. Not sure if it was homemade, but way better than many store bought peanut butter pies. All in all, this was a great place to first try Caribbean cuisine. I loved almost everything I got and the portions as well as prices were both reasonable. I'm motivated to start eating this type of food more often! read more

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Holy shit! Get to this place tout suite! The food is absolutely legit and to die for! The service is prompt, professional, and quick. Do yourself a favor and go here! read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Jerk shrimp. My partner got the goat curry and went into a kinda food trance. - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing food!! Great local spot that serves authentic caribbean food! Super flavorful, spicy, delicious meals. I have only gotten take out and have never been to the actual restaurant- but my food always arrives piping hot and ready for me to enjoy. The jerk chicken is great! Don't forget to grab a nice refreshing Jamaican soda to wash it all down read more

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Closed due to a fire! So disappointed that we weren't able to try this place. The pictures and reviews looked great. Hopefully we can try once they reopen. read more

I love Leon's. This place always hits the spot. I've only ever gotten delivery a few times, but it's always fantastic. I think the brown stew chicken with rice/peas and cabbage is my favorite, but I also love the jerk chicken. Everytime I order, I contemplate the oxtail, but I want to try that at the actual restaurant. Overall, you can't go wrong with Leon's!! read more

Coco bread dark and hard, beef patty with barely any meat and mostly air. Better off getting Pattie's from Costco in a box read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Coco bread - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Delicious food. I ordered the curry chicken with rice and peas and the fried plantains. I think next time I'll try the jerk chicken since it's a little spicier. Overall, will definitely go back and would recommend. read more

We stopped in for dinner and were very impressed with the cruise. My fiancé and I love tasting different cultures. Everything came out hot and perfect. Staff was so kind and gracious and even gave us a few free treats to take home. Thank you guys and gals -would recommend to anyone. Please note there is a small sitting area, but it is the perfect spot. read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I"'m completely done with Leon's. They messed up my order twice. When I called to resolve the issue, the restaurant told me I would have to go to the restaurant to get a refund. Not only did they not make one of my meals, but they also messed up what they did deliver. I am so completely done with them read more

OMG so good. Shared just the jerk chicken ($13 ish) with husband while waiting for the brown stew fish (which took longer) and we both were stuffed! Took the fish home for dinner (also $13 ish) and it was so fresh and yummy. Also tried the beef patty. read more

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I had his food for the first time and it was delicious the Oxtail was nice and tender the side dish was really good

This is for the food truck. Was driving by and had a craving so I stopped. The food was so likkle bit for the price. I was so disappointed. I spent $22 for about a cup of rice and peas and the toughest oxtail I've ever had in my life. Lawd, have mercy. No butter beans, the gravy nor the meat had any strong flavor. Never again. Leon's used to be ok. I am not sure if the food on the truck is any different, but I will stick to making my own now. I am still on the hunt for a good Caribbean restaurant in Pittsburgh. Nothing here really comes up to scratch. read more

the jerk chicken is a must at Leon's! You can call ahead or order when you get there. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We ordered the jerk chicken and curry goat with mac n cheese and cornbread. Both were delicious! They are located right next to Innergroove Brewing for a spot to grab a beer while you wait or eat your meal at. They are right on the main drag in Allentown. Good portion sizes! read more

Stopped in here for lunch after being in the area for some other things. I ordered a small jerk chicken with white rice & small jerk chicken with rice & peas, I'll definitely be back. The service was great, had asked how spicy jerk chicken was and was told a 10. I'd say it was a strong 8-9 for me and a 200 for my wife. The portion was more than I expected and the flavor was out of this world. I suggest getting the rice & peas vs the white rice. read more

This place knows how to do caribbean/jamaican food for sureee! I got the brown stew chicken with the cabbage and rice & peas. The gravy within the brown stew was just so filling and tasted amazing with the rice & peas. The chicken was nice flavor, not dry and beautifully tender(9.5/10). The rice & peas was fluffy and soaked up that gravy so lovely, it also wasn't overwhelmed with peas and had just the right amount(9.3/10). Now one of my favorite parts that i really love that they have as an option is the cabbage! it adds the great refresh touch to the rich meal that just goes so well and acts almost as a palate cleanser. another interesting feature to the cabbage is they add extra veggies to it such as corn, carrots, and green beans, pretty interesting but very good(10/10). The price for the amount of food you get is in my opinion the greatest price especially for the meats/seafood that they serve, the service is also pretty good and the lady in the front is very friendly. Got to check out this place because you won't be disappointed! read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Brown Stew Chicken side of cabbage and Rice & Peas - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Yum, yum, yum! Five stars for flavor and portion size. The restaurant is tiny and seems to take a good bit of takeout orders. There are some tables, but nothing fancy here.. just some great food. We grabbed an order of fried plantains & jerk chicken and we were extremely happy with it. The price tag is $11.99 for the large portion, and it is LARGE! Very good food, can't wait to come back and try the jerk shrimp. read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Fried Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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So good I went back two days in a row! What can I say about this house of taste!!! Oh that it's just simply delicious! read more

Leon's Caribbean Restaurant - Leon's - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Oxtails with cabbage and rice and peas were so good - tender, sweet sauce, great portion. Jerk chicken also very good. read more

The jerk chicken rules. This sentence is just to fill out the reminder of the review.