Went to try it for the first time and it happens to be brunch hour and my cousin and i decided to…read moretry it the host and waitress was very very polite and friendly she was very knowledgeable about the menu which I liked i decide to have the lemon pepper wings rub omg how good and the oxtail so good n tender really enjoyed everything thanks to the waitress and the cooks everything was delicious

I normally don't leave reviews, but after the experience my family and I had on Mother's Day,…read moreeveryone needs to hear about this lol. We arrived for our 2:30 reservation and let the hostess know we were there. Instead of being seated, we were awkwardly directed to the bar while there were multiple empty tables available. By almost 3:00, we were still wondering why we hadn't been seated while other groups who came in after us were getting tables first. The bartender was actually the one who noticed we had been ignored and asked if anyone had taken our order yet. We told her we hadn't even been seated. Thankfully, she stepped in and helped. Once we finally got to our table, it took another 20-25 minutes before our waitress came over. I understand she appeared to be the only server working, so I don't blame her personally, but the restaurant seriously needs to make sure they're properly staffed, especially on a busy holiday like Mother's Day. The drinks and food took forever to come out. If you're offering unlimited brunch drinks, customers should actually be able to get refills in a reasonable amount of time. There was honestly no point in paying for bottomless drinks when we barely saw refills. At that point, just leave a pitcher at the table. The food portions were also disappointing. The appetizers barely had any food on the plates, and the Rasta pasta came with maybe two tiny pieces of chicken thrown on top. I've had Rasta pasta many times before, and this definitely was not it. What really made the experience worse was the customer service from another staff member , the woman with the very obvious botched BBL. She came over asking if she could clear things from the table and whether we needed anything. I politely asked for another mimosa refill for my mom because she had literally been sipping the same drink since we arrived around 3 ish it was 5:30 when we were asked this. She then came back asking if we wanted the bill. I reminded her that I had just asked for a refill, and her response was, "I can't do that, we have to take this somewhere else. I have to seat other people and your time is up" Excuse me? Then our actual waitress came over and clarified that our time wasn't even up yet and that we still had 25 minutes left. Clearly nobody there was communicating with each other because moments later the same woman came back AGAIN telling us we needed to get up because she had to seat other people. The way she spoke to us was incredibly rude and unprofessional. No customer should be approached like that, especially after already waiting forever for service the entire visit. Overall, horrible organization, poor communication, slow service, disappointing food portions, and disrespectful customer service. Definitely not the Mother's Day experience we expected

I've been meaning to try this truck out for a while and I'm glad I finally did. I ordered the Jerk…read moreChicken with Mac and Cheese. Good large portion for the price. Service is fairly quick for such amazing food. The Jerk chicken was moist and had the perfect spice level. You get that slow burn creeping in, not super spicy that you can't even enjoy it. I'm not sure if the mac and cheese is spicy also, its possible the jerk sauce just mixed in with the mac and thats what made it spicy but I wasn't expecting it. Even though, it was stilll banging. I can't wait to try the ribs this week!

Delicious Carribean food right in the BX!…read more Jerk chicken is really good as is the Salmon and the jerk pork. Get it with the hot sauce! YUM! Great prices and large portions. A great value on top of being delicious! If you're in the area, give these guys a try, you won't be disappointed!

Don't drive too fast down Boston Rd because you might miss this small but mighty little Jamaican…read morerestaurant. I remember when Fish N' Ting first opened several years ago and I'm pleased to know that this family run establishment is still kicking. I would put it in my top five list for Jamaican restaurants in the city. The menu is wide and varying and accommodating of different diets. If you love jerk chicken, you need to try it here! The jerk chicken lovers in my life can't get enough. My recommended dishes are the whiting (fried) with rice and peas, rasta pasta and now the lobster (which I didn't know they had). The seafood is made to order, fresh and super tasty. I never thought sweet chili and lobster would be a good combo but it totally rocks! It was truly delectable. My only issue is that they charge for gravy if the dish isn't saucy (as if) lol but I get it!

Stopped by Fish N Ting for some Jamaican food and had a mostly good experience. It's a quiet,…read moreno-frills takeout spot--I was the only one in line when I arrived, but a few people came in while I waited. My order took about 25 minutes, but the escovitch snapper was clearly made fresh. The rice and peas with steamed cabbage were flavorful and delicious. The fish had a nice spice, but the escovitch dressing was missing that signature tang--didn't taste like it had any vinegar, which was a little disappointing. Not the best escovitch I've had, but still satisfying overall.

I'm usually hesitant to try Guyanese restaurants from the Bronx as the reviews are never great and…read moreone restaurant really just turned me off. But coconut palm bar and grill is surprisingly good. I've only tried the potato balls, polourie and chicken fried rice but overall they were good and I would get the polourie and chicken fried rice over and over again. The potato ball isn't your typical Sybil's potato ball which apart from being made at home is my favorite. But that's just a personal choice. Food was delivery too so that's a plus for me. It may be the time of day I ordered as it was during the week on an afternoon but I would recommend this restaurant being tried as it's not the worst. Would've taken pics also but I started eating then remembered to review lol. So yeah, TLDR: if you're not willing to drive to little Guyana in Queens, give them a try!

Coconut Palm is such a gem in the Bronx! Not a lot of Caribbean spots around here, so I was really…read morehappy to find this place. The food was delicious, and the vibes were great - loved the indoor and outdoor seating. You can celebrate any occasion here - it's that kind of spot. Super chill atmosphere, friendly staff, and everything came out fresh and flavorful. Definitely coming back to pick up some food!

The thing I love about flavas International grill is that it is always pretty busy in there and the…read morefood has changed out often. The prices are fair and the servings are hefty. This day I decided to try their oxtail with rice and peas and oxtail gravy, green beans and added on some fried shrimp because why not. The oxtail we're very tender and well seasoned. Very soft and well flavored.Rice and Peas standard. Green beans good. The shrimp was well done, crispy and fresh. Price is decent for serving size.

The food is still good here. I come for the lunch special every few months. I generally stick to…read morecurry chicken, rice and peas and either cabbage or collard greens

$20 for the worst Oxtails ever !!!! Salty and far from tender. I feel robbbed. I don't know what…read morehappened to this restaurant , the food was good at one time but now, don't waste your money on the Oxtails.

The food was okay but not great. The container is small and price is too high. I don't recommend if…read moreyou are looking to be full.

Follow me @theblackgirlatleisure on all socials for more reviews…read more Cocktails/Drinks: 8/10 I've visited Ranch Caribbean Vybez two times within the last month or so. Their drink menu is creative and includes some of your favorite wines, spirits/classic cocktails. I've ordered/Tasted: The No Woman No Cry Two different Chardonnays (don't remember the names) Mojito Extra Dirty Gin Martini (wasn't my favorite, it tasted like maybe there was vermouth missing from it or there wasn't enough. Still pretty good though.) Each of these drinks were really good! My favorite was the No Woman No Cry, it tasted really tropical. A nicely balanced cocktail that wasn't too sweet! Food: 10/10 The food has come out hot, fresh and delicious each time I visited. I've had: Coconut Shrimp (crispy, really nice crunch, nice amount of coconut) Lamb Tacos (these were made with curry which was something new for me, loved it!) Jerk Ribs (these were SO good! Tender and seasoned to perfection) Mozzarella Sticks () Service: 9/10 I've gone during a slower evening and during one where it was more packed. The first night I was seated immediately at the bar and was taken care of very quickly. The feeling that I got was very pleasant and welcoming. I know this was a courtesy, but my gf and I were able to stay a little past closing (don't expect this when you visit, I just wanted to share to let you all know how kind they were!) The second time I visited it was more busy because they were hosting an event. At this time food took longer to come out. Other than that, the servers did the best they could. Ambiance: 10/10 The ambiance here gives really fun girls night, good music, after work drinks, and a perfect place to have a yap session or even just a chill dinner in a beautiful place with friends. I love how welcoming the staff makes everyone feel and how they check on the tables just enough (and not when you're mid bite ). The Bronx needs more places like this! Overall: 9.25/10 I'll definitely be coming back to hangout with my girlfriends. I think this spot is so cute, the food and drinks are high quality and it's just overall really good VYBEZ (wink). Definitely come here during the week. Their happy hour menu feels ILLEGAL because the prices are so good and the food is even better.

The owner is super sweet and accommodating. Again, the service at Vybez is always good and the…read moredrinks usually are too. It's typically pretty empty on the dine-in side during the week, but it's jumping more Friday/ Saturday. I stopped in for happy hour yesterday evening and had the shrimp skewers with a mango margarita. My shrimp was fresh and flavorful and my margarita was cool. I'm here often, so I'll be back.

I've been wanting to make a visit for a long time and they didn't disappoint. I heard about the…read morepepper shrimp and most places I've tried it fell to deliver the spice. Well not only was the pepper shrimp spicy but it was the best I've ever had. The shrimp was so big plumped and juicy. I didn't expect it to be nicely coated with such delicious flavor. My mouth is still watering as I write this review. I paid a little over $17, but it didn't bother me because it was fresh shrimp and veggies and of the amount of food I received was a lot. I mean they could have threw in a free small beverage to go along with it, but I wasn't mad, because this is NYC. I've paid higher prices for food that had less amounts and not even worth the price, but anyway I digress. The restaurant is quite small but big enough for you to stay and dine if you wanted. Along with great customer service, and delicious food a girl couldn't ask for anything more. Not to mention they were playing music to bop your head along with. I don't know if I would return for anything else on the menu right away because I would be hooked to buying the pepper shrimp again. When I get past that I would try something else. Overall, my meal was five stars but since I've only had one amazing item, and I don't know yet If it would be consistent , Im giving them four stars. I think they are worth visiting. Thumbs up and Happy Yelping!

Carifesta Restaurant is a Guyanese-Chinese fusion spot in the Bronx, known for its authentic dishes…read morelike oxtail, jerk chicken, fried rice, and chow mein. It's a family-owned, halal establishment known for generous portions, and it has been a community staple for over 25 years. I heard about Carifesta on social media and wanted to check it out. My daughter and I drove from Connecticut to try the food. When we arrived, the staff told me there would be a 45-minute wait. No problem. We ordered the Guyanese Chicken with Lo Mein, Jerk Chicken Sliders, and the Guyanese Fried Chicken. The Guyanese Fried Chicken was very flavorful but overfried. The chicken had a bone, and as I ate, it fell apart, which told me it was overfried. Next, I tried the Chicken with Lo Mein, and the noodles were overcooked and lacked flavor. The chicken was good and tasted like baked chicken. It had good flavor, but it wasn't out of this world. My daughter had the Jerk Chicken Sliders, and she said they were okay. She said she tasted the Jerk flavor, but the chicken lacked flavor. I'm not sure if they were having an off day, but if I'm in the area, I would give them another tryout.

Ordered from this spot on a whim and very happy I did! I got the duck and it was very flavorful…read more and tender, the sauce was almost jerk like but curry like at the same time, definitely recommend

Use to love the their food but the quality has been constantly deteriorating over the past few…read moreyears. The space is hardly inviting for in-dining and the service is terrible. There's always a long wait even if you order ahead. They need to work on their organizational skills. !!

The food was the bomb. I ordered the oxtail egg rolls the shrimp egg roll the oxtail Rasta pasta…read morethe sweet heat wings with cabbage and peas and rice. All the food was flavorful and oh so good. The oxtail egg rolls with the Mac and cheese inside was very very good. All the food was excellent that I ordered including the dessert and the sorrel and the organic juice. I will definitely be back again. Very welcoming place and complimentary soup given while you wait. Comfortable space. Love it..

Check out this restaurant the food is amazing. Come say hi to Ron, June, Melanie and the fantastic…read morechef Lionel.