Another small, hole in the wall place that you can easily miss if you blink, but don't blink, make sure you get in there and at the very least grab a patty or two for lunch, beef, chicken, oxtail, pulled pork, just to start. That was enough to hook me the smells when you walk in could hold you there all day. Next up will be a nice platter so I can properly taste everything. Get there!!!!! read more

Overall the food was delicious. Ordered the oxtails and the curry goat to go. Both dishes were delicious and served hot, even made it all the way home to enjoy. My only complaint was the plantains, they were overdone. Despite this I would still come back. read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Small portions, overpriced, and poor communication. Expectations were not met. Won't be returning.

Food was ok! Stew chicken- needed more sauce for me but the chicken was tender! Beef patties- family said they were amazing !!!!! Jerk chicken wings- definitely wish I had more because they didn't make it home Overall the food was actually pretty good, will definitely try it again. The place as decorated nicely but she could definitely use some help with service. read more

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Not great. I had the curry goat dinner, no flavor or seasoning at all. The curry chicken patty was okay , left a weird aftertaste when I was done eating though. I really wanted to love it :( It was awesome to see they had grapenut icecream read more

Jerk wings , on point chicken soup also. Beautiful vibe and service. Family friendly food. All food good . Eat there a lot.

Haven't had Jamaican food in awhile! Might be 10 years lol but since I've tried Mama Shers, I fell in love with it all over again! This is a cute little spot with limited seatings. They have a full menu with all of the best Jamaican dishes! My friend suggested the chicken stew and it did not disappoint! I loved every bite of it, it was just so flavorful. Everyone there were super kind, from the guy who took our order over the phone, to the guy making smoothies and to the lady who made sure everyone there was getting helped. I def wanna come back to try the curry goat and perhaps the oxtail! read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - Chicken stew - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

I been wanting to try this place for awhile now. They got my order wrong i wanted the stew chicken they gave me jerk. It wasn't bad but it wasn't super flavorful. Top Taste in Irvington is only take out but it's much better flavor wise read more

I was in the mood for curry shrimp and decided to try this location. I called in my order of the curry shrimp with rice and peas and cabbage. They said it would take 45 minutes because it is made to order. When I arrived I found parking on the street and walked in. The nice man came out and the food wasn't ready yet. I waited another 20 minutes or so. When it was done I paid about $19 for the small and left. When I got home I dug in and the food was very good. There was plenty of food as well. The experience I had was good and I would return. read more

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I've eaten here four times and the last two times I was here the rice didn't taste fresh and the jerk chicken tasted like it was some BS....the first two times the lady was there and last two times she wasn't. Maybe she is the key to the good food. I'll try it one last time cause I know they can do better than serving clunky rice read more

If you're in the mood for a good Jamaican food spot, this is the place to go! I got the medium serving size of oxtails, rice and plantains. You know it's going to be good when the oxtails just slide off the bone. When you mix the meat with the rice and plantains, oh my goodness, don't hesitate, just get yourself here and try it. Yes, add the cabbage as well. read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - Oxtail with rice, plantains and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Delicious food and fantastic service been coming here for years now not much else to say.

Zero star for this place! I Went there and ordered jerk chicken for myself and drumsticks for my son. I told the guy the drumsticks were for my toddler who was right there with me. When I got the food and opened it the jerk chicken was stale clearly had been cooked a couple days ago and reheated and the drumsticks had some spider web looking white stuff on them, showing that they were old and needed to be thrown out!!! I went back for a refund immediately and I will NEVER EVER EVEN LOOK ON THAT PLACE AGAIN! They will get you sick! NO WONDER THEY TAKE SO LONG EVEN WHEN YOU ORDER ONE ITEM!! They are Back there reheating!! THEY FOOD NOT FRESH!! read more

It's a nice hole in the wall place in the middle of nowhere Union. I love Caribbean food.. more so Trinidadian food... so thought I'd try this place. The Curry Chicken Patty was mild for my palate so no sure how spicy the Curry Chicken Roti lunch will be. ‍ I wish there were more places in Jersey selling Doubles!! I love that shiz!! read more

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This a hidden gem. No really, if you're not actively looking for it, you may drive past it. HELL, even if you are looking for it, you may drive past it. Nonetheless, the few times I've been there, it has not disappointed. I'm pretty basic. I get the curry chicken & roti. Great flavor!! read more

Mama Shers is not in my neck of the woods but I thought I'd give it a try and I'm glad I did. I can't comment on everything but the jerk chicken was outstanding. The beef and chicken patties were also great. I'll be back the next time in the area or maybe even make a special trip. read more

Last week I spent my last $21 on some old cabbage, left over oxtails bones no meat, rice peas was very old. I am very disappointed at mama Shers stell oxtail dinner. read more

Their jerk wings are the next best thing to jerk chicken in BK. It's very dark in color, but full of flavor & well seasoned. I'm a sauce person & I didn't need it. The wings might not be appealing to most people because it looks "burnt" but I love it that way & it feels good not having to ask for it to be well done. Also, customer service is 10/10, no attitude or feeling like they're doing you a favor! Keep up the great work Mama Shers! read more

The goat curry and chicken curry were soooo good! The jerk chicken wings were yummy as well. The portion sizes were excellent and definitely worth the money. I took a star away because I wasn't crazy about the oxtails or the wait time. They gave us the flat round pieces none were exceptionally large, nor seasoned as well as the curry but there was a good amount for the large order. The wait time was definitely long but when I finally got to taste the food I wasn't disappointed at all! read more

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Food is good wait is long I know it takes time to make good food but if they could find a way to let customers know how long the wait will be down to the min that would make the wait easy. read more

I'm a Filipino but Mama Sher food is the BEST Caribbean food in Union county the Calalo where she makes it on Saturday it's a MUST! The Oxtails with a lot of gravy the best! read more

Very authentic establishment and the nicest owner. Plus he's not stingy on the portions. Rare nowadays. Definitely the go to Jamaican spot in the area. read more

There's not much activity on this place but my coworkers and I gave it a shot and drove out here for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised. When we got here. Dude running the front was very nice, Seating is not so great. I don't recommend dining here if you have a party of over 3, The tables are small and dining inside is not all that great. Our food was served in the to-go sytrofoam containers. I ate 2 beef patties and small oxtail but replaced rice with roti. The roti bean things mopped all the ox tail sauce. They deliever for orders over $25. CC accepted. Food took awhile to come out but we were crappy customers; replacing our rice with roti. read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - Beef pattie. $2 each - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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If you like jerk chicken order the wing appetizer, you CANNOT go wrong!! The curry goat, roti and the patties are a delicious win also!!! read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Just ordered through uber eats and i am so disappointed. My order cam ip to $46 and i liked one thing I ordered. I ordered jerk wings, curry goat, oxtails and beef patty. I cannot tell you how the patty taste because it never came smh. The oxtails were so small and dry, i have never had dry oxtails. The jerk wings were dry and burnt, they may have been good if they were cooked correctly. The curry goat was actually delicious but that is not worth me ever ordering from here again. read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Good food, cooked with love. I ordered the jerk wings and Shrimp Roti, it was Authentic Caribbean food. Just order ahead if you can, it took too long, yet in the end it was worth the wait! read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - Curried Shrimp, Rice and peas - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Ordered 2 Dozen Patties and they were all burnt, I was told this is a normal thing at this restaurant read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - Beef Pattie - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Small place, good for take-out vs eat-in spot. The food is made to go so it will take awhile for the food to be prepared by the chef. Better to call ahead if you can not wait too long. I had the beef patties, rice and peas and oxtails and enjoyed every morsel of it. read more

I've been craving Jamaican food recently and didn't really know where to go, so with a little searching, I found a Yelp friend's review--it's from four years ago--and decided to check this place out. Mama Shers is a bit hidden. If you see the Kabayan Filipino market across the street, the eatery is on the side where the Delta gas station is. The place is pretty small with about five or so tables. The glass pane you see as you walk inside has meat patties, snacks, drinks, and other goodies. There's a "menu for today" on the wall and takeout menus on the counter. Large Oxtail Meal with Rice, Vegetables, and Plantains ($14): First thing I must say is that the oxtail is incredibly tender! The meat was literally falling off the bone while I was picking it up. Flavor wise, the oxtail was flavorful--the marinade used is savory and very tasty. It has the right amount of saltiness and spice. The vegetables were soft but retained a slight crispiness; it's a perfect match with the oxtail. The rice has red beans mixed in and was plenty! In fact, the portions in general were pretty large. As for the plantains, they were very sweet and soft. Large Jerk Chicken Meal with Rice, Vegetables, and Plantains ($12): Like the oxtail, the meat was very tender. The chicken on its own was seasoned well with a spicy and peppery rub that I really like. Before we left, the owner drizzled a special jerk sauce on top. It's a bit spicy, but mainly sweet and tangy. Personally, I think the chicken was great without the sauce; it overpowers the jerk seasoning that was rubbed on the chicken. While I certainly have a favorite place for Jerk Chicken on the other side of the country, I found Mama Shers' recipe to be pretty good. Overall, the food is enjoyable. I'll definitely come back for the oxtails and try the curried goat next time. One thing that bugs me is the parking. Five or six cars at most can park on the side street at any given time, so you might have to park a bit far or keep circling the area until someone leaves. read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - Jerk Chicken with rice, vegetables, and plantains ($12) - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Was so dissatisfied and so disappointed when I went to take a bite of this Pattie..you can't serve this and think is alright. The 1st time I ate the Pattie, it was edible so I decided to buy again, was good again but 3rd not so happy (thumbs down) .. there parties are a hit or miss. read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Mama Chers did it again.. They knocked it or the park! They do Jamaica food right!! Rum by Jamaica n's and cooked by Jamaicans. I've ordered food here twice and not been disappointed! Their curry oxtail was tender and rich. Their jerk chicken savory and spicy!! Don't miss this place!! read more

Mama Shers Caribbean Cuisine - The oxtail small! - Caribbean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

This place was recommended so I gave it a try but I won't order from here again. I ordered oxtails and they were so dry. Not one drop of sauce/gravy on the oxtails or rice. I've had authentic Jamaican oxtails a million times and never have them been dry. I'm only giving 2 stars because the veggies and the beef patties were okay but I will not order from here again. read more

Hidden spot, next to a gas station. I usually get the jerk chicken, and have also had the oxtails. Food is flavorful and plentiful. I ask for a little stew chicken gravy on my rice. Patties are also great, especially the curry chicken one, but the later on in the day u get them the dryer they are. Family owned and all friendly people - I like the mom. Do not forget the spicy jerk sauce they make! read more

I was so disappointed. I was told 20 minutes when I called and then I waited another 15 minute before receiving my order. I was running late to get back to work and didn't check my food. I normally don't when I purchase from them. I was buying for a co worker and was embarrassed that the food looked like it did. Dried up stew beef, no kind of gravy or tenderness. The rice and beans were old. My food curry chicken was nothing but bones. I was 30 minutes away so I couldn't take it back. I've been going to them for years and this was the worse service I've ever received. This is why I don't recommend food to anyone won't be embarrassing me again. read more

This place is spectacular. Super yummy foods and very lovely service. We just had a breakfast there for the first time and it was awesome.

Wow! Truly authentic, made with love and sits well in the stomach after eating. The fried red snapper, curry chicken and stew chicken were simply delicious. read more

The jerk chicken is the best I've ever had. Didn't have a problem with the wait as it didn't take very long and good food isn't rushed. Well worth the wait, just wished I ordered more as it was our first time there and just getting off work and decided to stop in. Definitely recommend. Chicken was literally falling off the bone read more

Everything is good. Oxtail, which is my favorite, curry goat and curry chicken are all delicious. Service is a little slow but you can call and make an order and then pick it up. read more

Food is ok. Customer service is terrible. The person taking the order is really slow. Takes your order then disappears in the back. Might be 20 minutes or more when you see him again. It's just really slow customer service . If you're pressed for time, it's not worth it. Or call your order in. read more

$5 bbq wings, $5 jerk wings!!! Yum Yes and Yeeeeeeah!!!! The beef patties are good also. I like that they sell now & laters candy (80s baby treats lol). I get it every time I get my wings. I never had a full meal because I just love the appetizers alone. Not everything needs rice and peas. The customer service is good, and the owner is very friendly and welcoming. A cool place to get quick take out west Indian food for Union. read more