RJH has been my list of places to visit since it opened 2 years ago. I was in Texas for work when I heard it was opening but left before I could try it. So how good was RJH?? Worth the flight from NY to San Antonio then the 4.5 hour drive from San Antonio there! And yes! The reason for the trip WAS RJH! My friend and I went in Monday around 6:30pm. We were greeted immediately as we walked in and given the option of seating. It was pretty empty with the exception of one other person at the bar and some people coming in for takeout. It's a really big place and it's beautiful in here. LOVE the big Bob Marley/Jamaican flag mural in the back that's also visible from outside. The service was really good. Everything came out quickly and was hot and fresh! We also chatted it up with the owner Adrian who is amazing! Drinks: we went with the rum punch and stuck with it. We had 3-4 rounds and it def punched us at the end of the night! Lol it's the perfect balance of strong and tasty. Food: we started with the Escovitch and RJH Honey BBQ Jerk wings. The Escovitch was soo bomb! I'm not a fan of BBQ sauce but I did try those and will say it was a good balance and the BBQ sauce wasn't overpowering. For entrees we had the "tour of Jamaica" and the Escovitch whole red snapper. The tour of Jamaica is a great idea because it allows you to sample the oxtail, curry goat, and jerk chicken without having to purchase 3 different meals. It's also served with white rice or rice and peas, festival, and steamed cabbage. The oxtails were the star of the tour! It was perfectly seasoned and tender, and came right off the bone! The goat was really good too. I didn't try the jerk chicken. The snapper was my entree and the only thing that was left on my plate were the bones and the lime garnish! It was soo good! I ate the head and everything else! We fully enjoyed our food and dining experience. I will definitely be back and would definitely recommend RJH for any occasion. They also have a happy hour Monday-Friday 3-7pm. read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - The owner in the middle - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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It was cool. I will say I wasn't blown away by the food. I ordered the curry chicken, the beef patty, and coco bread. The curry chicken had decent flavor but there were so much bones it was hard to eat. The red beans and rice was not very seasoned, if at all. The beef patty was good though!! The vibe is cool, the service was good, but for the cost, I don't know if I would try this spot again read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Curry Chicken-Whole - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

We really wanted to love this spot, but the food was just okay. We ordered the Oxtail Patty and the Tour of Jamaica, which came with curry goat, braised oxtails, jerk chicken, festivals, steamed cabbage, and rice. It comes with a single kind of rice, but there was a mixup and we received both the Jamaican rice and peas and Haitian black rice. Everything looked good when it came out, but the food was not hot and the flavors didn't quite hit. The meats were tender, but they lacked that rich, bold seasoning Jamaican food is known for. Even the sides tasted a bit tired, like they weren't super fresh. I must say, the oxtail patty was delicious but was not as filled as a previous visit. Overall, not terrible -- just missing that freshness and punch that makes Caribbean food so good. I probably wouldn't rush back, but I hope they can kick up the flavor because the menu itself has a lot of potential. read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Tour of Jamaica - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Easily one of McKinney's best spots for bold, authentic flavor. The curry chicken is insanely good, tender, well-seasoned, and full of rich, comforting spice. Rice and peas are on point, and the plantains? Perfectly crispy and sweet. The jerk chicken brings real heat and smoky depth, and if you can't decide, get the Tour of Jamaica to try a little of everything, including the oxtails. Big portions, great value, and everything tastes made with love. The vibe is chill and colorful, with reggae playing and super friendly staff who make you feel right at home. Service is laid-back but attentive, and they're happy to guide you if it's your first time. You gotta try all the meat pies!!!!! the beverages are fizzy and fantastic and great for digestion, lol. Great prices, amazing food, and a place you'll definitely want to come back to. Reggae Jerk Hut is the real deal. read more

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We came in around 3 PM on a Sunday--place was about half full, and there seemed to be plenty of staff. The food? Absolutely outstanding--easily five stars for flavor, seasoning, and presentation. Every bite was worth the wait... but **wow**, the wait. Unfortunately, the service was painfully slow. It took a full hour for our food to come out after we ordered, and no one acknowledged the delay or checked in to explain what was happening. I will probably try take out next time, but hope they work on the service side. A little communication would go a long way. read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Curry Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Food is absolutely delicious and so flavorful. Service was absolutely fantastic The place was nice, clean and friendly people. This place is a must try!!! Delicious food OMG - oxtails amazing read more

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This place is a hidden gem tucked in McKinney. It's always clean, prompt and polite service, GOODT food ! What more can I say !!! read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Absolutely awful experience from start to finish. First off, they slap on an automatic gratuity no matter the party size, which would maybe be tolerable if the service wasn't straight-up rude. Then there's the food--or lack of it. We waited over 45 minutes for our meal, with zero updates, zero apologies, and zero urgency. Watching staff casually walk around while we sat there starving was infuriating. When the food finally arrived, it wasn't even worth the wait. So let me get this straight: forced tip, bad attitude, ridiculous wait times, and mediocre food? Hard pass. There are way too many restaurants out there to waste your time and money on one that clearly doesn't care about its customers. I won't be back, and I definitely won't be recommending this place to anyone. read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

3.75 I think it's a small family run business, so it's not many people working though they manage to put out good food. It took a minute to get seated and flatware. It also took a while for food and drinks. I had the curry goat with rice and peas and cabbage. The goat was so good. And very tender. I do thin the rice and peas are a little bland. My daughter had the Rasta pasta with chicken. She said it was good and a little spicy. My husband got the escovitch which he really enjoyed. We also had curry chicken patties that were really. Everything comes out piping hot hence the wait time. read more

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I was craving curry chicken and didn't want to make it. This place popped up close to me. I placed an order for pick up. (You have to pay over the phone). When I got there, there was music playing and a few patrons there. I sat at the bar until my order was ready. The restaurant itself is decorated in Jamaican colors and Bob Marley mural. The curry chicken was excellent. Very flavorful, fell of the bone. I will def order again. read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Wall mural - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

These owners don't have a clue about how to layer Caribbean flavors. The jerk chicken consisted of blackened roasted chicken that managed to have no flavor accompanied by a sweet bbq sauce. The beef patty had a runny filling that tasted nothing like beef. The only thing worth eating was the cabbage but I would not go back for that alone. Management also keeps the WiFi passcode secret from the staff so if you're eating in you have horrible phone service. If you want good Caribbean/African fusion, try Cubana Grille about a mile farther down Custard. read more

Recently went here for lunch on a Saturday. We arrived at 12:30 and were promptly seated. It wasn't crowded but the music was a little loud. The ambiance/decor of the restaurant is nice and our server for the day was very sweet. Now on to food and drinks. We all had the rum punch because let's face it, what's a good Caribbean restaurant if they don't make a good rum punch? Luckily they did not disappoint. I can only speak on my meal and it was delicious. I went with the Mac & Cheese Oxtail Skillet and it was DELICIOUS! Like so good I ordered a second portion to take home for dinner that night. I'm not sure about the other dishes but this dish alone will make me go back. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 was the automatic gratuity our server placed on our ticket without notifying us. Apparently 3 moms and 3 kids (all under 3) count as a part of 6? I get it, technically yes there were six of us but 1 of the kids at the table was a baby and not old enough to eat any of the food there. Just feel this could have been mentioned if it was required. Other than that, definitely worth a try if you want Caribbean food on the north side of town. read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Mac & Chees Oxtail Skillet - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Highly recommend for good oxtails and jerk chicken! Food was made to order and had an authentic flavor. I wish the chicken was a little spicer though. Friendly service and fun vibe with music. Music can get loud at times if you're trying to have a conversation. read more

They have a saying on almost all islands I've ever been to, if you want fast service- you are on the wrong island! Lol I shared jerk chicken plate, plantains and a beef patty with my gf. The plantains were not as ripe and carmelized as I like, but they were still good! The jerk chicken was nicely spiced. The beef patty was delicious and flaky! Will be back! read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Beef Jamaican Patty - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Checked out brunch and overall it was ok. It's not my favorite here. However, wanted to check out other menu items. BRUNCH Food was good, not great. However still enjoyable. I like dinner and those dishes better. Mimosas were good! Service was ok. I have had better there. Ambiance is always good and chill. Still think they the food is tasty here. I recommend oxtails, curry chicken, cabbage and the PASTA. Brunch was 3.5 for me. Worth checking out for something different. read more

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We came in around 6:30 PM and unfortunately had one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a while. Service was disorganized from the start. We waited about 10 minutes before anyone came to our table to take our order, and the first waitress never put in our app order. Another server eventually took over, but we had to repeatedly ask for basics like drinks, silverware, plates, and even to-go boxes. Our waiter was nice, but the service overall really missed the mark. We originally wanted beef patties, but they were out and only had chicken. The chicken patties took about 20 minutes to come out not hot. The flavor was decent, though mostly pastry with very little filling. Our wings, which we ordered at 6:45, didn't come out until after 7:30, and the first batch was burnt. The server admitted he burnt the sauce and said he dropped more for us, but by the time the replacement wings came, we didn't even want them anymore. When our main food finally arrived, the rice and peas were bland, the cabbage was good, the jerk chicken was tender but tasted more baked than smoked, the curry chicken was a little salty but okay, and the oxtails were fall-off-the-bone tender but also a little salty. To make things worse, they automatically add an 18% gratuity to all dine-in orders. I wouldn't have minded if the service and food quality were up to par, but they weren't. Overall, between the slow service, mistakes, lack of attentiveness, and underwhelming food, the experience was very disappointing. I left feeling like no one there really cared about the customer experience. read more

Based on my visit here for three beef patties, kids Mac and cheese, and bread pudding, I give this place 4/5 stars, and that's only because the bread pudding wasn't the greatest (the rum oversaturated the flavor and made it soggy). Although our first trip here didn't involve trying many things, my family and I enjoyed all the "likkle bites" we had. We'll definitely be back and try more menu items. Also, the customer service was good. The young gentleman at the front was very friendly and the staff was pleasant. read more

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It's good The jerk is good The flavors feel authentic The people there feel like family ! Nothing crazy but all good read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Mon - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

AMAZING Jamaican- Haitian Cuisine in DFW @reggaejerkhut If you haven't visited @reggaejerkhut, it's time to plan to get here NOW. This is as AUTHENTIC as you can get in DFW. The owners are from Jamaica & Haiti and the chef is from Kingston, Jamaica. Each dish & drink is made with love and care makes you feel like you've been transported right to the island. Everything was soo good! It was hard to choose a favorite dish. The tour of Jamaica is a perfect plate to order when you want to try a little of everything! The Whole Red Snapper is delicous! You can order it Fried, Escovitch, Brown Stew, Steamed w/okra & Jamaican water crackers The Rasta Pasta was out of the world soo good!! The Bob Marley taste amazing you could barely taste the alcohol in it but I sure did feel it lol ‼ You really can't go wrong with ordering anything on this menu! Staff were knowledgable and friendly! Great customer service Awesome atmosphere, great for family & fri This was a 10/10 experience. I can't wait to come back and try their bruncn on Saturdays & Sundays and order more of their Haitian food Yall have to get here, Tell them @foodiesonthemove_ sent you! read more

Food at this restaurant was outstanding, service as well, great location and ambiance!!! It will definitely be my go to location whenever I'm in town again... read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Oxtails with Oxtail & Grits - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Great food great service....every time . Coming from Florida I really appreciate well prepared Caribbean food. read more

Ambiance is great. Decor is beautiful, casual but still quaint on theme decor. Staff was pleasant, welcoming and offered recommendations. Food: I have been dying to try this food and thankful a spot like this exists in McKinney. I am willing to give it another try because I'm optimistic. The food was brought out as the dishes were made. Not a great experience considering we all ordered entrees and we were waiting for everyone to get their food to eat. My food was slightly cold by the time I could eat it. We ended up getting the beef patty, oxtail birria taco, and hubby got jerk chicken. Oxtail birria taco great concept but consume was lacking. Jerk sauce was great, beef patty had a nice hint of spice. Ordered a margarita, tasted it, thought it was off and then I was brought a shot because they said they forgot to put the tequila in it.... Didn't know what to think but appreciated the honesty. I'd go back to give it a try but it is a bit more on the pricier side. read more

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If you know, you know!!! I've been looking for a local spot in McKinney to get some stew chicken and jerk, but who knew I'd get a tour of all my favs in one sitting! The festivals was so hot fresh and had just the right amount of sweetness to balance the spice of the food. Get there early or they will be out of beef patties. My husband and I slept so good after this meal. The service was great too. Cool vibe and bar for all the mixed drinks you can handle. I will be bringing my son back so he can get a taste of his culture and fall in love like I did! Check them out yall. read more

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This was my second time visiting this restaurant. The first time I went everything from the food, service, and vibe was on point. I don't live in Texas so I had been craving this place and couldn't wait to come back. 2 weekends ago when I finally did get a chance to come back to this restaurant. The service was absolutely horrible. My brother and I sat down ordered an appetizer(we got the wings) it took 45 min to an hour just for the wings to come to the table. Our waitress who was serving us, apparently her shift ended and she just left. She didn't give us a heads up or anything that her shift had ended and another waiter or waitress would be taking over our table. We did place our entree order with her before she left. We finally received our appetizer and as we were sitting there waiting for our entrees to come out(this took about an hour too), one of the waiters came by the table and asked if we were ready to pay. We hadn't even received our food yet, so why would we pay without even receiving our meal yet? I explained to him that we hadn't received our food yet and that the waitress that was waiting our table left. He asked what we ordered and we told him. Another 30 minutes go by and a different waiter comes by the table and asked us what we ordered again... we finally got our food, I ordered the jerk chicken with black rice and the rasta pasta with oxtails. The jerk chicken came out cold and the pasta was lukewarm. At this point I asked to speak with the manager. She came by the table, I explained everything to her and that the chicken was cold, she proceeded to tell me she would get me fresh food, but at this point my brother and I were ready to go. She took my plate and within less than a minute maybe 2 minutes at the most she brought my food back, the exact same plate and all, all she had done was place the plate in the microwave. And we can all tell when something has just been warned up in the microwave. I asked for our ticket and I'm not the type of person looking for handouts but the customer service was awful. She brought our tab out and said "I took off the gratuity" I think it's pretty wild they charge gratuity for a party of 2. She then proceeded to ask if we wanted free drinks to go. In my opinion she should have took the jerk chicken entree off the ticket if anything. I ended up spending over $100 for mediocre food. The food at this place is really good but this particular time it wasn't at all. My brother got the Rasta pasta with jerk shrimp and his food was just average and lukewarm too. As much as I like this place and wanted to like this place for the second time. I will not be returning due to how poorly the customer service is and was. It's almost as if they don't care about their customers or how they are treating them maybe it was just us. We also ordered water with our meals and they came out in paper cups, which is fine but everyone else is the restaurants that had ordered water their water came out in glasses. read more

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We recently catered food from Reggae Jerk Hut for my daughter's high school graduation party and everything was delicious! We ordered large pans of the stew chicken, jerk chicken, mac and cheese, cabbage, and rice and peas. Every single dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly! My family flew in from NYC for the party and everyone was asking me where I got the food from! This is hands down the best Caribbean food in the Dallas area and worth the drive to McKinney. Catering tip: If you're picking up a large order, I recommend packing a cardboard box in your trunk or laying something down to prevent the sauce from spilling. Thankfully, I had my yoga mat in the car and didn't have to clean up too much. read more

Found a great Jamaica restaurant in Frisco named "Reggae Jerk Hut", the chief has been coming from Jamaica off the board, prepares the food one by one, slow but excellent with authentic flavor. Best Curry Goat I think in the DFW area, 100% real Jamaican style & taste. The Ackee & Salt-fish using the fresh Ackee cooked as ordered, take some time but you will appreciated when you try it! read more

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Normally enjoy my experience here, however, tonight our waitress was off kilter. It's all good just not a good experience with our son for the first time. Felt like she had an issue with me and oh yeah I'm the one paying the tab. read more

The braised oxtail and Haitian rice and plantains were delicious and portions very generous !! read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Ordered to go the Braised Oxtails/ Haitian Black Rice and Plantains. Delicious and portions generous!! Will definitely be back! - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Finally got to check this place out. The food was so good! The service could've been a bit faster but other than that no complaints. I wish there was a location in Dallas so I could go more often. read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Rasta Pasta - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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I arrived on a Saturday for the official grand opening. It's conveniently located right off the highway with ample parking. For starters, the ambiance made me feel like I was back in Kingston. The decor was very welcoming and we were immediately greeted as we entered the restaurant. I knew I was going to write this review on the newest Jamaican restaurant in McKinney so I sampled a variety of items. My first drink was the coconut martini, made with coconut rum and vodka. The rim was trimmed with coconut and a pineapple slice. My second drink was the Kingston Mule, made with rum, tangy lime, lemon sorbet & ginger beer. Whatever you do, DO NOT order the Pina Colada, it tasted like coconut water. Where da liquor at??????? The best three drinks at our table hands down were the zombie, rum punch and the coconut martini. For an appetizer, my friend had the smoked honey barbecue jerk wings. He said they were flavorful with a nice kick. I had the Jamaican patty, it did not disappoint. For our meals, I had the jerk chicken. It was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Rasta pasta with jerk chicken was equally amazing. My only complaints were the following, 1) The service was slow; 2) My friend ordered a drink and was told that it was difficult to make, so he was asked to order something else; and 3) Some of the drinks were so watered down, they weren't worth the calories (The Dunn's River Falls, the Pina Colada and the Kingston Mule) Reggae Jerk Hut is definitely a restaurant worth trying. The food deserves 5 stars, hands down!!!!! The drinks are a hit or miss and I would rate the service 4 out of 5 stars. If your a fan of good food, get in your car and check it out for yourself! read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

New to the McKinney area & just opened. When you come in, the ambiance is really nice! The space inside is very nice with a bar area. I ordered over the phone & they told me 15-20 mins and it was indeed ready when I got there, so the service was great. Now the food... The oxtail, rice & peas was pretty good & your standard taste. BUT they deff skimped out on the portion sizes, it was a bunch of mini ones. Especially for $TWENTY FOUR DOLLARS $ I expect the plate to be heavy with meat but it was mainly rice! Deff got cheated out my meat. The oxtail was a strong 6.5/10 From my sister: The fish was really small, barely had any meat, it was very mid, u can get a bigger fish from HEB. Everyone who got the Haitian rice said it was a 10/10. Jerk chicken and the honey bbq wings were pretty good. There were a couple mishaps in the order. The cabbage to rice ratio was very off. I give it a 3 because: pricing was very expensive, portions was off, & it wasn't amazing. Would I go back? Mmm if I wanted oxtail that bad & wanted to spend the money. read more

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I waited about 40 minutes just for two tacos. The hostess, who I believe was named Jordan, was very nice -- that was honestly the only positive part of my visit. Unfortunately, the tacos were extremely disappointing. They tasted like I was just chewing on fat, and I couldn't even enjoy them. I would've asked to have them remade, but I didn't want to wait even longer after already waiting so long. The prices are way too high for the quality of food served. For the entire time I was there, only two other people were in the restaurant, which should've been a sign. Overall, this was a very poor experience, and I really wish I had read the reviews before coming here. read more

I love the food here! Everything is authentic & portions are pretty big. The Haitian black rice was absolutely delicious & not super spicy. The beet salad was also fire! The vibe is a party & I am thankful they are here in the DFW. read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Little Haiti plate - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

I've heard about this restaurant countless times and decided to come here to clear my mind as today makes a month, since my father passed. My waitress was sweet. However after that the service was slow for a 2:45-3pm on Wednesday, the restaurant was not busy in terms of dine in business. The food was decent and the drinks were good & strong, until a gnat ended up in my drink and they weren't willing to replace the rest of my drink without charging me. My friend and I ordered the plantain cups with jerk shrimp, oxtail tacos, conch fritters, HBBQ jerk wings, and black Haitian rice. Nearly the whole menu outside of entrees. The food took at least 20 minutes and our drinks took about 10 (mind you there was only one other table). The oxtail tacos had several chunks of fat , which I wasn't TOO moved by since it is oxtails which are fatty, there was a mini bone in our plantain shrimp cups but they were the most delicious thing. The conch fritters were filled with too much breading and the sauce was simply spiked miracle whip. We asked for the wings fried extra extra hard and that didn't happen as they were already coming out as we asked for the request (mind you we were already waiting 15+ min and only one other table also). To contrary though, Haitian rice was great. It was two of us and there were 6 fritters we ate one each and I tried to eat another and realized we didn't like them, she didn't offer to replace after we expressed our disdain and we went ahead & ordered more food instead. & was still charged for fritters, but we charged to the game. Lastly as we were finishing up, I had half of my drink left to drink and look inside to see a live gnat flying around in it. I simply asked if I could have the last half replaced as I wanted to finish it and was told I would only able to be given a premade drink and still be charged for it... mind you I've been a server, cocktail server, and bare tender on and off for seven years so I speak from more than enough experience! So casually spending $90-$100 on a Wednesday afternoon we hoped to have amazing service and punctuality. read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Bob Marley mural - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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There are no pictures, but don't let that be a distraction for you not to check this spot out. There are no pictures because the food was so good. I ate it all before I can snap the photo but I had jerk, chicken, rice and beans and plantain yummy fresh authentic flavor. Dynamite! I cannot comment on the ambience because I grab my food to go. I ordered my food by phone. It was ready when I got there. read more

Came today with high hopes, as a Haitian-American new to DFW who is missing her mom's griot and bannan peze! While nothing can compare to mom's cooking, the "Little Haiti" plate came pretty close. Pikliz and salad russe were good, while the diri Jon Jon lacked that extra oomph to my husband and I. But it did the job. Disappointed that they didn't have stewed conch available, and that they served the dish with sweet plantain instead of green. We also ordered curry shrimp with white rice that had an amazing cabbage! Great decor and ambiance, good music and DJ although a little loud for 2 pm LOL. Overall we enjoyed our meal and the service, and we will be back. Mesi anpil! read more

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I had a hankering for Jamaican so of course I referred to yelp to see if we had any in the area and to my surprise Reggae Jerk popped up not to far from my house. I wanted something quick to go so I sat down at the small bar located at the end of the restaurant and ordered. I decided on the oxtail Curry Goat 1/2 lb serving of curry goat slowly cooked in savory RJH curry sauce, they have shrimp and chicken options as well. While I waited I also ordered the rum punch, I couldn't finish it all so I took it to go. I must say this drink had me knocked out with a nap after I ate and I still didn't finish the whole drink! Getting back to my entree I had high hopes however the flavor just wasn't there. I will go back to try some of there other dishes I hear the Jerk chicken is a must. read more

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Laid back, good music, great atmosphere. If you want to taste authentic Jamaican food this is your place. So excited to find a place around us to get my Jamaican fix for food and drinks. Staff was friendly and helpful to each other to help the customers. Feel like our waitress forgot a few items or took a bit longer on a few things including to end our meal, but overall was relaxing and good! Restrooms were clean. Cost is fair. read more

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Whole Red Snapper (Stewed) I can't stop raving about this place! Amazing service, food is 10/10, and the drinks never disappoint! read more

Reggae Jerk Hut - Whole Red Snapper - stewed - Caribbean Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Food is decent, not amazing. I ordered the griot and asked for extra pikliz. They said they couldn't give extra. I told them I was willing to pay extra. They agreed. I trusted it would be a reasonable amount but they tacked on $7 to my bill. Pikliz make the dish what it is. Discouraging me from getting some extra side is enough to not make me want to go back. Not very thoughtful of the customer. Way too expensive. read more