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    a white styrofoam container filled with meat, beans, and macaroni and cheese

    AThis food is old I tried to try something different and the ribs were old the Mac and cheese was leftover old also the beans taste like pork n beans my food was delivered so I have to re do the old food and eat it! And on yelp they have 4 stars I'm a cook and a part time caterer so I definitely know what I'm tasting and there is no smoke flavor what so ever

    2 Meat Combo Plate
    Ashley J.

    Omg! I heard good things about this place and my husband and I decided to stop by after church. I'm glad we did. There food is amazing and so was there service. We will definitely be coming back. We even received a complimentary sample of there banana pudding :).

    Generous portions and great food. Thanks Zenna's
    Philip L.

    Oh yeah it's real!!! Thank you thank you thank you Zenna for the awesome food and hospitality. Always feel welcomed here with one of the best Southern BBQ joints in the dfw. Got me my spot now. Lol. Phenomenal home cooked food with great selection of desserts. Gotta make it here on a Sunday for them smothered pork chops haha.

    Fried rib, regular rib, and brisket! So much meat you can't really see the brisket. Mac and cheese and potato salad in the back.
    Jaysen S.

    Saw them on yelp while driving around looking for food. The staff was helpful as I didn't know the menu well and had questions about the chefs daily special, which was meatloaf and in a tasteful unique sauce. I got the 3 meat plate with fried ribs, rubs, and brisket. Everything was really good especially the Mac and cheese on the side. I had a frozen hypnotic drink that was really good. HIGHLY recommend trying them out.

    Best baked potato ever!!
    Krystal D.

    Awesome customer service!! Everyone was extremely friendly and even offered free samples :) I wanted a baked potato, but they weren't done yet, so I ordered something else. The young man that took my order went the extra mile to double check on the potatoes that were cooking and they were actually done, so I got one after all! :) My potato was huge!! And it was sooo good!! Had smoked turkey on it and man, was it tasty! My daughter and I shared it and still had some leftover. We will definitely be going back. What a hidden gem!

    A whole lot of fat, and a little bit of meat...the flavor was AMAZING which makes me that much more disappointed
    Christina A.

    I tried this place because of an uber eats promotion advertising it. It was black owned so I hoped it was good. The flavor profile did not disappoint. I got the 2 meat plate with double greens, and everything tasted AMAZING. Im giving it 3 stars because I paid almost $20 for this plate and received more fat than meat

    Teisha W.

    The customer service is what saved this location and gave them a three-star rating..... This location used to be Zennas back in the day. I never got a chance to eat there so I'm not able to compare the two. I however was very disappointed in the food itself. First off the potato salad was not good at all.... It was very bland in taste. The ribs we ordered were very salty for my taste. However the baked beans were pretty good. The prices seem to be about the same as everyone in the surrounding area... The customer service was top notch and the establishment was very clean! They do deliver with Ubereats so that is a plus for some people that are living in the surrounding areas... I do believe people just have different taste when it comes to barbecue and this location did not do it for me.

    Brown gravy meat loaf over rice with greens, yams and cornbread.
    Peaches L.

    Best loaded baked potato in town. Today my husband and I wanted bbq. We stumbled upon this place only to discover we had already tried their soul food when they were located in Duncanville. I originally wanted jerk chicken but they were sold out. So we both ordered loaded baked potatoes.... it was a food blessing in disguise!!! I ordered ribs and spicy sausage and my husband ordered ribs and brisket. However, we were surprised to see that they added chicken to both potatoes. Let me just say I was SATISFIED with the smokey taste of the meats and the huge portions we got. The meats and potatoes were cooked to perfection!! We really could have shared one. At least we had leftovers for the next day. We will be returning soon. Hopefully before they sell out of jerk chicken and peach cobbler. The rasta pasta is also on my list to try. There was a 25-30 min wait, but I don't mind waiting when the food is this good.

    Loaded baked potato with chopped beef
    Nicolle T.

    Finally got to try this place. The location is hidden away in a small shopping area in Duncanville. Unless you've heard where it is, you'd miss it. Customer service is dry! The owner, Winnie I believe is her name is very friendly. She knows how to hook up the plates. No need to ask for extra anything because she's got you covered. The young women at the register is slow. She seems not to want to be bothered. I am used to someone greeting me when I walk into an establishment. When they don't I leave. The owner saved the day. As one can see from the pics, the potatoes are large and the fixins are plenty. 3 people shared 1. You'd be satisfied. So give it a try.

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    I vistied the food truck Sunday afternoon! The food was amazing, and for the price proportion was worth it. I will be visiting again.

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    Don't really care for their ribs my ex love them but I have taste better. Although I am from Cali where we think we do it better anyway

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    Brisket was burnt, dried out and old. Chicken was dry and boneless breast. Now, the beef smoked sausage was good.

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    Yelp found an excellent smoked BBQ spot. Tried those Chicago style ribs plate, delicious food! I'll leave it at that.

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    JS International Grill

    JS International Grill

    4.1
    (55 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Ok...we went here for the Jerk Chicken & it did NOT disappoint ! We ordered takeout & my hubby…read morepicked it up. Needless to say, by the time he brought it home...the smell came in with him & wafted through the house to our salivating lips! And when we opened the boxes...oooo weeee! Everything looked & smelled amaaaazingly delicious!!! By the time this food hit our tongues...it was OVER!!! OMGosh! Soooo delicious!! EVERYTHING we ate was deliciously delectable! Ooo Chile! I'm getting hungry again just writing about it!!! My hubby said everyone was super hospitable even though it was a Friday night & a LOT of people there. They got the order together QUICK! Soooo...we have already been back & will definitely come back again. So if you're in the mood for some great Jerk food... this is another GREAT place in the DeSoto area! Our fav of the night was the Creamy Pasta with Salmon! But again, everything was delicious! Oh! & I found this place by looking through reviews for Jerk Chicken! So go get you some !

    Food was very delicious. The lady that took our order was really nice, great service. The…read morerestaurant is in a Bazaar type building with other eateries and shops. I got the seafood baked potato with sausage. The seafood was shrimp. And it had Alfredo sauce on top. It would have been a 10/10 if it had a tiny bit of salt in the sauce. My granddaughter got the Lobster Mac and cheese. It would have been a 10/10 if the noodles were more al dente'. But it was still fabulous. My daughter got the Cajun Seafood Pasta with Sausage. She gave it a 9/10 because shrimp wasn't detailed (I didn't mind) and the noodles could have been more al dente'. Over all, I would definitely recommend JS International.

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    Jerk Chicken/ dirty rice
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    Cajun Chicken Pasta with Salmon
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    Roland’s Jamaican Chicken

    Roland’s Jamaican Chicken

    4.5
    (278 reviews)
    20.2 mi
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    This spot hea blessed my life....traveling you dont get a home cooked meal! Well they got a fan for…read morelife if they keep doing that to me.......stew chicken was phenomenal.....one of the first places im stopping when I get back.....the restaurant was clean, open and inviting. Loved it. I was able to walk right in and pick up my food so they were prompt with prep and delivery. This is definitely a place I be back too.

    I'm obsessed with their crunchy lemon pepper wings! Pair them with a side of rice and beans, and if…read morethey have collard greens available, do yourself a favor and order some. My daughter has to get a patty every time we visit, and I never leave without one of their homemade juices. The owner is always friendly and welcoming whenever I see him, which keeps me coming back. The food is consistently worth the wait and worth every penny. Speaking of waits, service can be a little slow at times, so I recommend calling ahead or visiting when you're not in a rush. It makes the experience much more enjoyable. The only reason I'm giving a strong 4 stars instead of 5 is the customer service from some of the staff. While not everyone falls into this category, many of the employees can come across as a bit reserved. Once you engage with them, they're usually pleasant, but a few more smiles and a warmer atmosphere would really elevate the experience. I'd love to walk in one day and feel the vibrant, welcoming island energy reflected throughout the restaurant. That said, I'll definitely keep coming back for those wings!

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    This right hea???!!! Stew chicken....oh my goodness
    This right hea???!!! Stew chicken....oh my goodness
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    The Jerk Caribbean Cuisine

    The Jerk Caribbean Cuisine

    4.8
    (5 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    This quaint place just opened up in Cedar Hill, and when I saw Caribbean food, I just knew I had to…read morecheck them out! I came here with my niece today and immediately were greeted by two lovely ladies as soon as we opened the door. They showed us the menu, their photos on the TV, and talked with us as well. I loved their walk Art and the only thing I wished they had was indoor seating, but unfortunately the city didn't allow that. It was a beautiful day outside so I found a place near Cedar Hill Park and we ate outside. I believed their best seller had to be the Jerk Chicken since they had it as an entree, in a baked potato, and for a lunch special. We both ordered the lunch special, hers with potato salad, and mine with red beans and rice with added hot link. The lunch special came with a leg and a thigh, and one side for less than $10! The chicken was extremely tender, juicy, and flavorful. I mean to the bone! The kick was there for the jerk chicken as well, because what's jerk chicken without spice? They weren't stingy on their jerk sauce either. Their red beans and rice were really good, I loved it with their jerk chicken, it was a good amount of serving as well. The potato salad was also really good, I mean I make a pretty good potato salad, but theirs definitely topped mine. The pat'e was really good and flavorful as well, I just wished the pastry on the outside was a bit more flaky like and less bread like, but it was still really delicious! They did mention that they planned on adding lamb chops, plantains, and lentils to the menu as well so I'm very excited for that! I'm excited for this new joint and can't wait to see them grow and expand their menu!

    First time eating Caribbean food and it was delicious. Had red beans and rice also had the beef…read morepâté with the jerk sauce on the side. Awesome!!!

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    JS International Grill

    JS International Grill

    4.4
    (122 reviews)
    31.3 mi

    Omg the food here is to die for . They have a great vegan menu …read more We order from here regularly. I also love the vibe and the servers are super cool !

    Okay y'all! So bae and I went to Dallas and we had to come and try this place because it's highly…read morerecommended on TikTok. We finally made it. We ordered via online and realized they relocated. Of course we had to order multiple things to get a feel of their consistency. LET'S GET RIGHT INTO IT; We ordered the Pineapple Juice - (8/10) : The juice was good Hisbicus Tea - (4/10) : The tea was made with cane sugar; that defeated the purpose of a healthy and delicious tea. I really wanted it to be made with agave or date syrup. Side of Cabbage- (4/10) : Cabbage was very bland for fried cabbage, its wasn't seasoned at all and it wasn't cooked through enough to my liking. Side of Fried Brussel Sprouts - (7/10) : Brussel Sprouts were decent and actually seasoned. They just weren't mind blowingly good so a 7 was the best I could give it. Vegan Jerk Oxtail with Mushroom Rice - (8/10) : This right here was great however it was giving more vegan meatloaf then it was oxtail. We had to think of it as a meatloaf for us to be fully satisfied with the flavor. Overall though it was good and we enjoyed it. Vegan Lobster Mac and Cheese - (9/10) : This was the STAR of the show. It was delicious, creamy and the lobster pieces actually were giving lobster lowkey. We enjoyed this one the most and would return just to get this. The Ambiance of the restaurant was cool and definitely would be worth sitting in and enjoying the meals. The decor was decent inside and inside the bathroom, however, the bathroom needs to be upgraded. My rating... DEFINITELY would recommend the Lobster Mac and Cheese, we will return to get it again and maybe try another vegan option. I would totally recommend, GO TRY IT OUT! They also have non-vegan options that others rave about!

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    Vegan Veggie Pasta
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    Mac and cheese
    Tadassy Caribbean Eatz

    Tadassy Caribbean Eatz

    4.7
    (6 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Was out on a Saturday afternoon and searched for food nearby. This restaurant came up and seemed…read moreinteresting as I've never had food from Guyana. The establishment itself is small and when entering it isn't entirely clear if one is supposed to sit at a table and wait for a menu or order at the counter. We ended up ordering at the counter after the server gave us a menu. (A sign in future might be helpful). Our server was very nice and answered our questions as we tried to figure out what best to eat. Overall the food tasted good though I think I'm used to a more robust flavor. I would give the place more stars but for a few things: (1) it was 70ish degrees outside but it was warmer inside the restaurant (seemed like they had the heat going very strong); (2) there were cartoons playing on the only TV and it might have been nice to have music or other Chanel options but there were kids present so presumably the cartoons were for them; and (3) we were told there were no restroom facilities. This latter issue was very surprising as I believe it is against state regulations to not have public restrooms in an eatery. A sign alerting customers to this inconvenience might also be advisable.

    I had roti with curry chicken added. There's a whole drumstick in there along with big chunks of…read morepotatoes. The curry is slightly sweet on the front with a mild spice finish. I love spice so that's the only thing I wish it had more of or maybe a nice pepper sauce to go with it. Also, the service was awesome and the owner is super nice. They were out of oxtails and she suggested to definitely come early for things as she usually sells out - I went there around 2. Each day has a different menu but oxtails, curry goat and chicken are served daily. I believe the roti is only served on the weekends.

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    Indoors
    Curry chicken with white rice and cabbage
    Curry chicken with white rice and cabbage
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    Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge

    Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge

    3.9
    (259 reviews)
    25.5 mi
    5 years in business
    Casual dining

    Selected this spot for birthday weekend. Sunday brunch and music. I was not disappointed with the…read moreatmosphere. The music was spot on and the MC was interactive and entertaining as well. The vibe was nice. You must make a reservation! This is what I enjoyed: Side of Lamb chops: 10/10 tender, meaty, nice smoky and sweet flavor, well seasoned. Side of Mac and cheese: 6/10 a bit dry, needs a bit more seasoning, if both of these things were not an issue it would be perfect. Oxtails and jollof rice: 10/10 oxtails were full of flavor and enjoyable. They could have been a bit more tender. Overall the flavor carried it to a perfect 10. The rice is seasoned and a bit smokey and cooked to the perfect doneness. Table bread: 9/10 puff puff style bread. They were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Brought out first and provided with every meal. It had a sweet seasoning mix on it. The mix to me was more for after dinner instead of right before the meal. Dusse mimosa: 10/10 nice and stout. I prefer Dusse over Hennessy which is what was on the menu. Jerk chicken: 10/10 flavorful wings. Jerk seasoning was there and not too spicy. Cooked just right and not dry. Collard greens: 6/10 savory flavor. I am a collard greens specialist and I prefer a sweet and hot profile. Although these are just savory they were cooked to the correct tenderness. Candied yams: 10/10 get blend of cinnamon and sweet flavor. Cooked perfectly.

    We came here on a Sunday afternoon for brunch and had a great experience. There was a live band…read moreperforming, and they were really good, it created a really nice vibe while we were eating. For an appetizer, I started with the oxtail spring roll. I will say it leaned more toward a pot roast flavor because of all the cabbage and carrots inside. It didn't quite taste like oxtail or have much of the Jamaican flavor I was expecting, aside from the little bit of gravy served with it. For our meals, my friend ordered the Poundo Fufu with Egusi Soup and Beef, and I got the Jollof Rice with Stew Beef. The jollof rice was definitely some of the best I've had, really flavorful and the meat was tender and well done. The owner, Will, was very friendly and gave us some great recommendations for other dishes to try next time. If I'm ever back in Dallas, I would definitely stop by again.

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    Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge
    Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge
    Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge

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