I recently "hired" Ruby's to cater a party at my home after enjoying their food at another event…read more Since that first impression was so positive, choosing them for my own gathering was an easy decision. The ordering process was smooth; I had a friend help me modify the selection, and another handled the pickup. The food was absolutely delicious. In fact, my only complaint is that I didn't order more--everything disappeared much faster than I anticipated! The only area for improvement involves the online inquiry system. I submitted a custom catering request through the website and never received a response, so I would recommend a more consistent process for monitoring and replying to digital inquiries. Despite that minor communication hiccup, I will definitely be a repeat customer. The food is truly excellent!

Whenever I've driven by, they're always a lot of cars parked out front so I wanted to try this…read moreplace. The food was good. The jerk had the right amount of heat, but the chicken was dry. I came about a half hour before closing, but I don't think that should've made a difference. The rice and peas were delicious and moist and the cabbage was very good. It had peppers and carrots and onions. I really liked it! The plantains were also a little dry. There aren't a lot of places to sit as it is meant to be a lcarryout, nor is there a lot of parking.

This place is just like Wonder. You order either online or via a kiosk for the restaurant you're…read moreinterested in. They have 7 pages of restaurants. A nice variety of different foods and cultures. I went with Que Rico, with Puerto Rican inspired cuisine. I ordered grandmas favorite or Abuelas Favorito which was rice with ham and grilled chicken. You get 2 options. I opted for red beans and fried plantains. The rice was very tasty and the smoked ham was plentiful. The grilled chicken tasted great and has many pieces. The beans were flavorful with some potatoes. The plantains were crispy and great. The sweet bread or pan sobao, was soft, large, and reminded me of food in Puerto Rico. All the ingredients and food tasted fresh and so good. Would definitely go back and try a different restaurant choice but this one was A-One.

Pretty good food if you have a craving for Puerto Rican food…read more The Pastelillos were delish. I ordered a ground beef and a chicken with cheese. They were crispy, good amount of filling and nice flavor overall. Fantastic. I think they should serve the meal with a bit more rice. The Pernil, pulled pork was sort of dry and unfortunately the large side of garilc mojo sauce (garlic oil) was sideways in the bag and by time I got it home, the oil had all leaked out into the paper bag and onto the floor mat inside my car. The mofongo bites listed as 5 bites, however I only received 4. They were on the sweet side. The masa from the plantain taste too ripe for my liking. I prefer more green plantains in my mofongo. The tostones were pretty good. The pictures made them look a bit larger, but oh well. This was my first time ordering from a ghost kitchen, and the concept is a brilliant idea because you can order from so many cuisines! You can try so many restaurants in one place. Quite amazing.

So I honestly wavered between 4 and 5 stars, but it was the friendliness of the staff that pushed…read moreme to a 5. The food was great though! Jerk Chicken - very tender and delicious! The heat doesn't hit you right away, kinda sneaks up on you at the end, but not too hot at all. Great flavor though! Black Beans - A little on the salty side, but, holy delicious! Greens - Best greens I've ever had with no meat. Again, a little salty, but absolutely would get again. Potato salad - A+! So good! Sweet potatoes- like the candied yams style. These were more like a desert than a side. They were good though. Lemonade- the lemonade is made with dark sugar, so it almost resembles an Arnold Palmer, but it was great! The place was very clean, but the staff was A++! Almost went somewhere else, so happy I decided to come here instead!

This review is coming to you from an actual JAMAICAN. This…read moreis NOT authentic Jamaican cuisine. The menu selection was a hint: what kind of Jamaican restaurant doesn't serve plantain? In addition, there were a number of items that aren't even considered ethnic staples. I was not a fan of how the curry or brown stew looked. With that being said, not only was I disappointed with the food, I was also disappointed with the service. The things I initially ordered were not available but rather than tell me that they disappeared into the back without telling me if or when they would be ready. After playing the waiting game, I decided to order something that was already out. The oxtail was pretty good (8/10) but nothing else on my plate was worth eating, including the rice. The callaloo wasn't nasty it just wasn't right (6/10), but the cabbage was the worst (4/10). It was too much ginger? And it didn't seem cooked down all the way. I would only recommend this spot to Americans (who've never had Jamaican food).

I often visit this consortium of restaurants for food from a Pourto Rican restaurant; but,…read moreunfortunately I got sidetracked when I saw Jamaican food, Jamaican Breeze. The consortium as a whole offers takeout only. Jamaican Breeze's food was bland and the chicken was man-made. The chicken looked like ham-hocks. It was so unusual that I had to call the restaurant to determine what it was. They claimed that it was the way it was cut; but, it was not. It tasted unusual as well. The peas and rice had no taste either. This was disappointing since I did not go to my intended restaurant. It's hard finding good Jamaican food in the DMV.

Great amount of food and top quality. It's just kissing the Caribbean flavor. It's like they used…read moreno spices, herbs or even salt. Located in a co-kitchen with plenty of parking. You put your order in a tablet and the food comes out of a pickup shelf within 20 minutes. I will not return because of lack of flavor but if you don't like salt this might be a healthier option.

Friday night in Southeast and I needed somewhere to land. Sapadillas did not disappoint…read more I walked in and the DJ was already going, the place was packed, and there were still people waiting to be seated. That's the kind of energy that tells you something before you even sit down. Two levels, a bar on the first floor, plenty of seating once things moved along. Here's the part that made me smile: happy hour is all day on Fridays. ALL day. I got a margarita with Sorrow in it (yes, that's the liqueur and yes it was delicious), brussels sprouts, and char grilled oysters. Everything on the happy hour menu was $12. Twelve dollars. I ordered the tamarind BBQ wings to go and I need you to understand that once I got home and opened that bag, it was over. Fried perfectly, sweet, sticky, and absolutely worth whatever guilt you're carrying. I'm already plotting a return visit for the oxtails. Now, Lamar. The bartender on duty that evening deserves his flowers. Within two minutes of me sitting down, I had water and a placemat in front of me. He stayed attentive the entire time without hovering, checked in on everyone around him, and genuinely made the experience feel cared for. The rest of the staff that came around were just as friendly and on point. If you're in Southeast DC and looking for a spot with good vibes, good food, and staff that actually shows up, Sapadillas is it. I will be back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Best dinner experience ever. Dinner was an excellent…read moreexperience led by the wonderful "Earl the pearl". We started our evening with a Lychee Martini and smoked coconut old fashioned, fantastic craft cocktails. The butternut squash soup was delicious, thick and rich. The Caesar salad is a table side presentation and just as delicious. Our entrees were the curry snapper and the lemon pepper snapper. We couldn't decide who made the better choice. They were both amazing. We ended the evening with the flambe' bananas, another table side presentation. The pianist, Rufus was great, and the entire staff was warm and welcoming. The property is beautiful, and the building is a showpiece of art and antique pieces. We can't wait to come back and do the exact same thing again!

Food and cocktails with a KICK!!…read more I went on a slow night when it was raining. Outside seating was closed for obvious reasons and it was seated immediately inside. Decor was simple nice and neat. They're sitting at the bar and the tables. I noticed the bar seats have those little purse hooks under the table, which are nice for those so inclined. Jamaican music playing at nice volume that permitted conversation while keeping a bouncy vibe. Service was quick and friendly. I ask for recommendation between two drinks and he recommended the purple dolphin. GREAT choice, I mix a bourbon elderflower and Plum infused syrup. Headed nice flavor profile of sweet with still the bourbon kick. Jerk chicken rasta pasta was OUTSTANDING with plenty of creamy, peppery KICK. It was honestly more spicy than other rasta pastas I have had but in an excellent way. EXCELLENT experience. Will add to heavy rotation when in the Navy Yard.

Glad they served us close to closing time BUT better service practices need to be displayed…read more Greeting hostess was friendly. Bartender said he was the manager as well but did not act as so. Left the bar for several minutes while fetching "free" food for friend. Meanwhile my guest and I were still waiting on to-go boxes we requested. I did order a second drink but never got it. Ordered to go food as well was told "rice & peas" would take 25min to make I agreed to take to go along with cabbage and coco bread. Oh I also witnessed an off duty worker come in to assemble his marijuana at an open view table. Worker from the back noticed and told "manager/bartender" he was busy with other customers. That worker who noticed was able to get him to leave but he did return and left again. It was just a lot of unprofessional behavior going on. Even had to ask for my check amongst all the nonsense. Now concerning my food I ordered chicken Rasta pasta.....spicy dish. No flavor just spice. Update 13hrs later: my stomach hurtssss!! But let's talk about the side dishes to got to go: the rice was stiff. Cabbage has an overpowering vinegar taste (kinda like pickled peppers) I threw it away. First and last time for me.

I stumbled upon this place searching for a specific cake for my fiancé who is from PR. I ended up…read morefalling in love with her Quesitos. He also gave them his seal of approval. They are stuffed with a sweet cheese filling and coated in a sugary syrup. Although, these can only be ordered in advance, she is quite amenable to last minute orders. We once gave her only a couple of hours notice. I have yet to find any Quesitos in the continental U.S. that are as tasty.

wao is the recommend, the flavour of our grandmothers. well sazonado.se what i recommend.5 stars…read morenot 100000 stars. good service and good taste. thank you

Dogon gave my wife and me one of the best dining experiences we've ever had in our lives, and we've…read morebeen to a lot of restaurants. We came yesterday for our anniversary, and from start to finish, everything was exceptional. First, our waiter Rafael was superb. He truly made the entire experience feel top tier. Every recommendation he gave us -- from the dishes to the drinks -- was absolutely on point. His service, attention, and energy took an already amazing meal to another level. We've been to their sister restaurant, Tatiana, and really enjoyed it, but I have to say Dogon completely blew us away. The flavors, the spices, and the textures were all perfect. We had the charbroiled oysters, Benne's Bowl, Mom Dukes Shrimp, the coconut curry branzino, and finished with the rum cake. Every single dish was outstanding. The food tasted so rich, soulful, and layered -- it honestly felt like I was eating in a friend's Caribbean grandmother's home. A huge thank you to Kwame, Michael, and Rafael for making our anniversary dinner so special. We are not DMV locals, but we will absolutely be back this summer.

Celebrated my birthday here earlier this year. The food, service, and music were all fantastic…read more Additionally there was a delay with our oxtail dish in the kitchen, after our greens dish had already been brought out and got cold because we wanted to enjoy the dishes together. I say this to say our server was very attentive and made sure to have the kitchen bring us out another hot greens dish at the same time as our oxtail dish, WITHOUT us asking. Top notch customer service and attention to detail. Definitely a great experience with the ambiance to match.

Hole-in-the-wall counter serve Jamaican restaurant, I was surprised to find something like this in…read moreArlington. I will say that the smell of grease in the restaurant was very strong and I should have left my coat in my car before entering. *Jerk Chicken: Pretty much fall-off-the-bone texture which was great. Jerk flavor was smoky and deep, really penetrated the chicken. *Curry Goat: Flavor was rich, deep, spicy, savory. It paired very well with the goat flavor. The entrees came with rice and beans which was moist and tasty. Flavors here were strong and authentic! I will surely be back.

In the mood for Caribbean, I ordered Soca Fusion on GrubHub last weekend. The rice and beans were…read moresoft but lacked a little seasoning. The roti came in 3 large pieces, and I couldn't stop dipping the bread in the oxtail gravy. The oxtail itself came in various sizes (1 small and 2 very large chunks), along with carrot chunks. The meat was tender, flavorful, and without any fat.

The young lady behind the counter was very sweet and had great customer service. I ordered a…read morechicken roti, coco bread, and a sorrel. The chicken roti was flavorful and a good size, the coco bread was a good portion size as well. The sorrel was good and refreshing. The prices are a little high but I feel I got my money's worth. I ordered carryout but there is an adjoining dining room if you'd like to dine in.

Have you ever been to a restaurant that just felt so cozy, authentic, and instantly warm when you…read moreenter? Well, @Sapodillas DC ‍ is 5 star experience from the food, service, ambiance, and location. Want more authentic and honest reviews? Check out my social media pages: CocoasJoy. Thank you @Sapodillas DC ‍