EVERYTHING was flavorful, hearty, healthy and fresh!!! This is going to be one of my go-to spots…read moreand I hope you guys don't go anywhere for a long time! I honestly felt so good after eating the food here and that's how you know the ingredients in your dishes are of good QUALITY. Our bodies can tell after we eat unhealthy American fast food, we feel sluggish and like sh*t but HERE at Kiwaz Caribbean Spice, I closed my eyes with every bite and I felt so good after I ate my food!!! They have a cool little set-up with a service window so you can order when you get there. I also saw they have seafood boil so I'm definitely going to try that my next time. God bless and thank you to the owners and chefs of this amazing cuisine! I am a Cambodian local of Lowell, born and raised, and your food reminds me of the love and herbs we pour into our own dishes.

I love this restaurant so much! Although this is just a pick up drive by type of restaurant, the…read morequality of the food has been nothing short of amazing!! The staff is always very friendly, accommodating and incredibly welcoming. They are very knowledgeable about the menu u and were always happy to answer any questions we may have had. I've ordered from this restaurant multiple times and the fried pork, legume, and oxtail with the rice and beans have always been super flavorful and cooked perfectly. Over my experience at Kiwaz is always 10/10!! The food is super delicious, the service is excellent, and I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone! So happy to have them in Lowell because there's a huge lack in this area for Caribbean food!

Hidden Gem and Unassuming is exactly how I'd describe El Criollo Restaurant in Dracut. Last night…read morewas date night with my two girlfriends and we met up with some of our foodie friends for another food adventure--this time, it took us to the Caribbean. Criollo is located in a small strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside, but as soon as you open the doors you know you're in for a treat. The decor is polished and cozy with a nice bar area; the kitchen is semi-open so you can see the flames as your food is firing. They have fantastic Caribbean and Puerto Rican fare with beautiful, thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Everything was fantastic from start to finish. Here were some of the highlights: -Chicharron: crispy pork belly bites, need I say more -Alcapurria jueyes (Fried crab fritters): golden, crispy fritter with a crunchy exterior and soft, savory inside with flavorful crab filling. The fresh bites from the onion slaw were a nice touch with these. -Chicken empanadas: dip these in the pink sauce with a touch of their spicy sauce and you're in heaven. Slightly crisp and flaky exterior with a tender, chewy bite, perfect for holding the delicious filling. -Mofongo with shrimp and garlic sauce: if you've never tried garlic sauce on Mofongo, I highly suggest it. It's creamy and garlicky in all the right ways. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the Mofongo brought me right back to my trip to Puerto Rico where I first fell in love with it. -Churros: truly the best ones I ever had. It was a last minute add on because "why not!" and the best decision! We made reservations for 6:30pm and when we arrived it wasn't overly busy, but by the time we left every table was filled. And that's no surprise based on our experience.

Small restaurant packing flavors. Enjoyed the food here. Didn't get a chance to snap pictures of…read morethe empanadas or alcapurria de cangrejo (really good - with crab meat). Some of the other dishes from our party are attached. They're also known for their mofongos (trifongo was perfect). I will say that the portions are huge. Pricing is a little high for some of their items, as others have stated.

Great food, even when a busy festival is keeping the kitchen on its toes!…read more Maya's Kitchen is great, the food is tasty, and the service is delightful. I am saddened to learn that they are closing next year, but that just means that I need to eat there more while she is still open! The Mac & Cheese has a great Caribbean spice, certainly a top contender for M&C and the Chicken Curry is equally tasty. I wish that there was a larger dining room, it's quiet, but I expect that plenty of people come in for take-out, since the meals easily make it home without much loss of flavor. I look forward to visiting more in the future and trying out her entire menu.

Maya's Kitchen is a good spot if you're looking for authentic African food. The food is flavorful,…read moresatisfying, and definitely the highlight of the experience. If you're craving traditional African dishes, this is a solid place to visit. The customer service is decent -- the staff are polite, welcoming, and helpful. You won't experience anything extraordinary, but they are friendly and respectful. The ambiance is simple and more on the casual side. It feels like a low-key, everyday dining spot rather than a place for special occasions or date nights. However, that doesn't take away from the authenticity of the food. Overall, I would recommend Maya's Kitchen for anyone looking for good, authentic African cuisine in a relaxed and casual setting. It's a great choice for takeout or a casual meal when you're in the mood for traditional flavors.

Stopped here on my way to Maine and found some legit homestyle Jamaican food! Got greeted with…read moreawesome service and the eats were just as good. Can't wait to swing by again next time I'm traveling through. Highly recommended - thank you!

Huge portions, let's start with that. Easily two meals for one. I don't know if we lucked out…read morefor being after lunch rush, but it was heaped in. They ARE open Sunday, contrary to some of the earlier reviews. Cash only. It was pretty hot in there, but food is nicely packed for take-away. They have a fridge of unique Jamaican sodas. The jerk chicken was excellent. They said it was spicy, but nah, like a '4' on the universal 1-10 Thai spice level. You'll be fine. Curry fried chicken was excellent. Come hungry.

Great place to stop for hot Jamaican food!…read more One Love Cuisine was originally located in Sanford, ME (their old space seems to have been home to several different types of eateries in recent years). They moved their business into the Mall at Fox Run food court in late 2021. They also offer online ordering via Toast and DoorDash pickup or delivery (higher pricing). They offer a variety of hot dishes including buffet style offerings such as oxtail, jerk chicken, curry chicken, curry goat, jerk pork, fish (whole), fried chicken and sides. They also offer fresh cooked food including fish & chips, snapper, curry shrimp, salmon burgers, veggie burgers, jerk chicken breast, spinach Mac & cheese, grilled salmon and chicken wings. Bottled sodas and juices in the cooler. After a quick errand at the mall, I stopped by One Love Cuisine for dinner takeout recently. I ordered the Grilled Salmon Dinner ($16.99 plus tax) which included choice of two sides and a festival (fried bread stick). My food was prepared to order in the back kitchen and ready to go in 15 minutes after ordering. The grilled salmon was soft and tender covered in a zesty and mild spicy orange sauce served with my side choices of dark rice & beans and very cheesy and dense mac & cheese (soft shells pasta) and a very firm small fried bread stick, great for dipping into the sauce. This dish was amazing and I would definitely order the grilled salmon again and try their other tasty offerings here.

Portion, price, and flavor is top notch…read more Curry goat melts in your mouth, cabbage was hearty and flavorful, and don't sleep on their hot sauce! Perfect kick to the dish

Excellent customer service! Perhaps why they churn in and out customers in a blink. The food is…read morepacked diligently in spill-proof containers, with a heart for customer satisfaction. I appreciated that so much! My child said he'd retake the train for the jerk chicken; he devoured it lovingly! Not the same with my oxtail; I wanted curry goat, but it was no more. Too oily for my liking, and not the savory spiced oxtail I've had in several Caribbean restaurants. I liked the collard greens, though....but give my food to a man sitting in the park across. It appeared to be a "to-go" place, as the space is limited for movement and sitting around to eat. But across the street is a park off Main Street. Still, the menu is varied, with something for everyone!!

I'm so glad I found this place in Waltham! The food was terrific and the woman taking my order was…read moreso friendly. I had the fried pork (griot) with rice and beans, along with plantains and the pikliz which were all amazing! I'll definitely be a regular. Merci beaucoup!

Alert: Gary's charges a 3.5% hospitality fee and an 18% auto-tip on everything. They don't trust…read moretheir customers to tip for good food or service so they decide for you. My wife and I have been there many times, which is why we were there for her birthday with our adult children. But if we can't be trusted not to be deadbeats we won't go back again. Plenty of other options in Lowell.

Parking was on the side of the building, and if they're busy it's sort of hard to find parking. The…read morecroquettes are really good, crispy exterior and creamy interior. For the main course I got mofongo with creamy chicken. It was bland and the modongo was hard and dry. The cream sauce reminded me of Alfredo, but it was on the bland side. The chicken within it was dry and tasted like microwaved chicken breast covered in white sauce. Would try something else next time. My fiancé got the ribeye and that was cooked to his liking with good seasoning and very tender. The server was very nice, however very slow. Had to go up to her and flag her down multiple times throughout dinner and especially when we were trying to get the check. I had to keep reminding her because she would come then leave "to get it" but then went behind the bar and was talking to people. Then would come by and ask if we needed anything, and after the fourth time it was very annoying.

Great job and amazing customer service! I truly appreciate it that it closes a bit later than other…read morebusiness in the area. Love the Dominican music playing! I tend to go to other culture restaurant that usually do not play the same cultures music.

The service was great! You walk in and everyone is so friendly and kind. I have to be honest I was…read morenot familiar with Dominican cuisine but the staff helped us go over the menu and made suggestions. I went for the octopus and my husband went for the buffet. I was a little disappointed as my octopus was over cooked but the flavors were amazing. The buffet was OUT OF THIS WORLD. So many flavors and everything tasted GREAT! I would go back for the buffet any day of the week. It's also very affordable and has a great atmosphere. Get down there and give this place a try!

A great foray into Haitian cuisine. The Haitian Griyo dish was delicious and quite massive for the…read moreprice. It contained griyo (fried pork shoulder), rice and beans, bannann peze (fried plantains), pikliz (pickled veggies), side salad, and Sos Ti-Malice (warm hot sauce). The fried items in the dish were both flavorful and quite tender. The pikliz (pickled veggies) were a necessary, very tasty complement to the dish. The hot sauce was nice and quite balanced spice-wise. I also got the Soursop with Ginger and Lime drink (ask for their fresh juices). It was refreshing, with an intense ginger burn after each sip. However, it was pretty expensive at ~$9. Note that certain pictured menu items may not be available and other available items may not be on the menu. Definitely ask them for the current day's items. +1 for the solid service!

Pretty pricey for the quality, it's a mom and pop shop. Only one person who serves and cook for…read moreyou. Street parking. Most people order Togo because the restaurant is quite small and limited seating. If you want quick oxtail Jamaican food, you can find it here for the price of $26

They SUCK!!! Bland rice, you see the whatever that is bones, after a 10hr shift. Swear they were…read morelucky they were closed. Sold my wife this BS. NEVER going back. And no this isn't the first bad service from this business. Just my final breaking point to write a review. My advice drive to Boston(it's worth it) at least your disrespect comes with good food!!!

Customer service was amazing. Food was bland and lacked flavor. I ordered a small oxtail w/ rice…read moreand peas, cabbage, and plantain. Food wasn't hot. Rice and peas was watery no flavor and reminded me of box rice. Oxtail taste more southern style than Jamaican style, no flavor. No scotchy, no pimento, taste like the cook just recently learn to cook. Plantain was good Cabbage lack flavor as well.. food taste like they're cooked it for hospital patients. Funny how the name of the restaurant is Flavor Jamaica but nothing is flavorful or reminds me of Jamaica Pimento, Scallion, Thyme, Garlic, Onion, Scotch bonnet go a long way Oh yea and easy on the browning for the oxtail 5.5/10 patty was decent LIVELY UP THE PLACE