The food truck was at our local farmers market. I've never had Jamaican food before but have heard…read moreof the famous jerk chicken. I ordered the small with plantains and fried cabbage. first off, it was huge!! the chicken was so tender it literally fell off the bone. The spice was no joke but I loved it! The cabbage and plantains were delicious as well . Definitely would recommend.!!

Food is "Ok"! Rice is too starchy!! Fatty cuts of meat! But what really upsets me with this place…read moreis you have to order on site! Meaning I cannot call ahead and have it ready! I have to wait at the location!! That's not acceptable! And they have lost business due to this practice! Update;: food has improved considerably!! New chef???After writing off this restaurant, the food truck made a decent impression! I even visited the store front later in the week Keep up the good work!

I wish I could give 4.5 stars honestly because this was almost a perfect 4 meals. I ordered the…read morecurry goat (my personal favorite) with rice and peas (beans) with green beans, the oxtails with cabbage, the red snapper with cabbage, and the jerk chicken with rice and peas. Wow. I was very satisfied with all of these meals. Plenty in portions, tender meat (a couple of oxtails were majority fat) but the flavoring of the curry and sauces and seasonings were perfect (and spicy ofc!). The jerk chicken is probably the spiciest. I wouldn't say the curry goat or oxtails aren't that spicy. The red snapper had a good amount of spice. It also had a lot of bones. So prepare for that & be careful. This location only offers pick up orders inside of a carry-out so the process was efficient, organized, straightforward and easy. Amazing dinners!

Another bad experience. Put in special instructions please pack meat separate. Got soggy Mac n…read morecheese after ordering jerk and chicken curry. No curry chicken patty. Not available. Take them off ur menu then. Fried okra was so mushy. Ick . When i called to inquire. Told they will not pack meat with juices separately. Ok. You cool with that? Like I told the manager we won't be ordering there anymore. Not tough to just add an additional box Im willing to pay for

I had the privilege of trying authentic Caribbean cuisine. The service was not notch..The food was…read moredelicious... every bite. I am vegan, so I got the vegetable plate. I also ordered the jerk chicken for another person in my party. We were both very satisfied with the food. The flavor is authentic Jamaican and the portion sizes are generous. I can't wait to return for more Jamaican cuisine

Caribbean Authentic Cuisine restaurant is a cozy cafe with a cool Afro-Caribbean aesthetic…read more On my visit I did not see anyone dining in, however, there are several tables for patrons to do so. I visited to experience the cuisine, which I haven't had much of admittedly. However, after reading several reviews I was led to try it. There was a large order ahead of me, and since there is only one gentleman, the owner, preparing the food, I was there for over an hour waiting for my carryout. I definitely can't stress enough how important it is to order ahead. The menu is small but mighty. It consists of jerk chicken, curry chicken, oxtails, curry goat red snapper, salmon, and Rasta Pasta for the mains. Side dishes include yams, rice & peas, cabbage, plantain and other items. He also sells juices and Jamaican beef patties. Now admittedly, I'm a lightweight when it comes to spices, particularly heat. I don't care for hot spices this is why I shied away from eating Caribbean food. *haha* I ordered the pasta thinking I would be avoiding the curry and the jerk seasonings. But being unfamiliar with the dish, I was wrong. The dish was full of flavor and very spicy. If you like that sort of thing, I am sure you will enjoy it as it had a deep flavor as if it was stewed overnight. The pasta comes with chicken, which was very tender and juicy. I also had a beef patty. The crust was flaky and delicious, as was the beef filling. Before I left, I shared with the owner that I had planned to leave a review on Yelp. He shared with me a letter that he had received from Yelp congratulating him on his driving business. He is humble, with a great spirit. I enjoyed him. I highly recommend Caribbean Authentic Cuisine. Whether you're familiar with the cuisine or you're looking to try something new, this is a great choice.

This is not it... This is not Jamaican food. "Rice and beans" was mushy and not made with coconut…read moremilk as it should be and had no color as if some beans were added to mushy white rice at the end. We spent $40 on 2 "large" meals, jerk chicken and oxtail. The oxtail did not look like it was stewed, it was not hot, and was 4 pieces in a large meal, we didn't even try it because it looked so unappealing. The large jerk chicken consisted of one leg quarter with like a jerk topping on it. There was only one girl working when we went there and you cannot see any of the food from the customer side of restaurant which should have made me double think ordering here. We live and learn, and I have learned this restaurant is not the move. The jerk pit in Ann Arbor is further to drive but is definitely traditional Jamaican cuisine (pricey, but traditional). I hate to have to leave a negative review, but I hope to save someone from making the same mistake I did.

We love this place and I was so upset to see that they are temporarily closed. Hopefully they are…read moreback in 2024! Their wings are some of the tastiest around and their oxtail is melt in your mouth. The jerk chicken is pretty good but the highlight of any meal is definitely the rice and peas. All the meat fat soaks into them and they turn out so luscious it makes me cry for the calories. Chefs kiss!

I had such an amazing experience at Jamaican Jerk Pit!! The food is always incredible so flavorful,…read morefresh, and just overall chef's kiss. Every time I come here, the vibes are unmatched. It's one of those places where you instantly feel comfortable and surrounded by great energy and even better company. Shoutout to Cameron for being such an awesome server--super friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes the whole experience even better. You can tell he really cares about making sure everyone has a great time. Whether you're coming with friends or just stopping by, you're always in great company here. Definitely one of my favorite spots!!

Jamaican Jerk Pit is one of those places that reminds you why a great meal can change your whole…read moremood. The flavors hit you right away: smoky bold layered and so full of character that you instinctively slow down just to enjoy it. I had that little eyelid sweat going which is always the sign of the perfect level of heat enough to wake you up but never enough to drown out the flavor. Everything on my plate was a win but the chicken stole the show. It was tender juicy and seasoned with that deep jerk flavor that only comes from someone who knows exactly what they are doing. The rice and peas deserve their own shoutout. The texture was spot on and the seasoning tasted intentional like someone put real care into every step. Then the mango cake came out and completely surprised me. Light moist and gently sweet it balanced the spice from the meal in the best way. The turnover was another standout with buttery flaky dough and a warm spiced filling that made it hard to stop eating. From the first bite to the last this meal felt like comfort joy and craft. Jamaican Jerk Pit is easily one of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time.

LOUD, but excellent food…read more Stopped in on a whim and it was so loud, but entertaining. I shared an entree of the jerk chicken with the hubby. The flavor was spot on, and the service was too. Although they were very busy, our server showed up quick, and our food even quicker.

The first thing you notice when you walk in is the loud music. It did fit the vibe of this place…read more Just a bit too loud if you want to enjoy conversation with your guests. Didn't think about our seat as we sat in the middle. The lighting was very poor. I had to use my iPhone flashlight to see the menu. The waitress noticed that and brought over a small table light for us. I ordered the Chicken Curry Roti. My boyfriend decided on the Fish and Chips. The Curry sauce that my moist chicken came in was delicious. It was more like a broth than a creamy sauce. The chicken was so tender, it fell off the bones. Yes it is not a boneless chicken dish. We decided on the bread pudding for dessert. Definitely shareable size and so very good. You can taste the rum. We would consider coming back regardless of the music volume and lighting (reason for 4 stars). The food was pretty amazing!

Here to write a view nearly 6 years later to continue to give kudos to one of my favorite spots in…read moreDetroit! I have consistently come here to get food throughout the years and it has been so rewarding to continue to see Yum Village be such a pillar in the city and in the food industry! The service here is incredible, you don't bus anything yourself. I also noticed that the staff that day was all women, from everyone front of house to the chefs in the back as well preparing the food, which was extra fun! They are so attentive to us and even when there was a snaffoo with on of my party's orders. They paid with cash and I think perhaps that messed up the tracking of the order through the system? I'm not entirely sure. As for the food, Yum Village has maintained some of the same dishes throughout the years, while also adding and/or rotating a ton of other dishes through the menu. I can definitely confirm that the garlic parm jerk chicken remains my favorite and that the spice level, while still plentiful and intense, has eased up a bit in recent years. Either that or that I have become more spice heat-tolerant! Either way, the portions also remain huge, so there was a ton of food to take home! I love the truffle collard greens, the deeply unique and flavorful corncakes, and also the star of the show this go around was the deliciously complex fried cheesy fufu! It oozes so much flavor and is the perfect addition to any meal and very shareable as well! Keep up the great work, Yum Village!!

WOW this food is incredible! SO packed with flavor, spicy and sweet and savory. Went with a couple…read morefriends for lunch and I got the Classic Village Combo with jerk chicken, jollof rice, sweet and spicy plaintain, and I also got a side of the truffle oil collards. Everything was DELICIOUS! A kind of spicy that slowly builds too, which I found really pleasant. I also tried bites off some of friends' orders, like a bit of cornbread, the fried cheesy fufu, the garlic parm chicken. Everything was so good. Huge portions! Even the smallest size option was enough food to have leftovers for at least another big meal. They have bigger size options too for the extra hungry. Only bumping it down a star because they had some trouble with one of my friends' order. I guess it didn't go through to the kitchen, but one of the ladies noticed and asked my friend for her receipt so they could get her food going. However, seemed like they then lost that too because it wasn't until after two of us got our food and had been munching for a bit that they realized no one had started on our friend's order. Came out fast after that. Easily 5 stars without the ordering hiccup!

Absolutely loved this place. Food was delicious. Steak and onions was well seasoned. Camerones…read moreDiablo was perfectly spicy and delish Family-pwned and operated - and they were wonderful hosts. Would def recommend.

Compré un triple golpe, estaba bien, aunque estaba fresco, el pedido tardó unos 40 minutos porque…read moreestá hecho de fresco. El mangu podría haber sido un poco más sabroso y fácil con los huevos que casi no tenían sabor debido al tiempo que estuvo cocido.