Got into Austin for the weekend and we were looking for a great place for a late dinner. We were…read moreprobably an hour or so away from closing time but the staff still accommodated us and was really nice about it. We were seated at the bar and got a couple of drinks to start off. We ordered the smoked avocado escabeche and loved it - the plantain chips (I think) really worked well with the avocado. For mains we had the west Indian curry and jerk chicken. The curry was very flavorful and the chicken was spiced perfectly. I'd recommend, and would go back!

Hey y'all Wag Waan! Nothing funnier than watching a server try to deal with a bunch of fresh off…read morethe plane Trinidadians, and trinis who truly know Caribbean food. *Service- The service here was fine enough. There were definitely some issues, but I think that lays more on the restaurant itself rather than the servers. Sure they know the plates name and what is used to make it, but they couldn't tell us what made it a "Guyanese Roti". Was it a bussup shut? Was it dosti? They had no idea. We sent the jerk chicken back so we could get it cut up into some smaller pieces so we could share it, and the kitchen refused. Which was a little annoying, but what was more annoying was that it took them over 10 minutes to just say no. The staff here is not trained to deal with some real deal Trinis who are gonna rib you and ask questions about the food. *Drinks- We enjoyed all the drinks we had! They were all delicious and we liked that they at least used some Caribbean ingredients in them. The beer section is lacking heavily though. To only offer red stripe as the Caribbean beer is very disappointing, especially since Carib and Stag are sold here in the states. The excuse of it being "too expensive" doesn't sit well when I can go to total wine down the road and get it. *Food- The most controversial part of our meal. We ordered quite a bit after being told everything was shareable, but what we found that to not be 100% true. Certain things like the Wild Boar pepper pot were, but the "West Indies" curry was not. Most of the food was sadly not remarkable and didn't have the spice and flavor it should've had. The most disappointing was the curry, it felt more like a Japanese style curry than a West Indies curry. Barely any meat for the 28 dollars you pay, the flavor was just flat with no spice, and whatdeass is the cabbage there for? I don't want to hark too much, because at the end we still enjoyed the food. But do not come here thinking you're going to get the real deal Caribbean cuisine. *Dessert- I guess we wanted a "likkle muore" and ordered desert. We had the flan and tres leches, and both were delicious. If you want a little something sweet, I'd recommend the flan. It was almost a cheesecake texture and the jam it came with complimented that extremely well. Wasn't too sweet and it was a great end to the meal. TLDR; The food is okay, but at this price it's not worth it. It's not true enough to Caribbean food as we would have liked. If they're playing to "local" tastes, they should stop and serve dishes with the spice, seasonings, and strong flavor that is so synonymous with Caribbean food. I wouldn't come back, nor would I recommend it, especially charging $28 for a curry with 4 pieces of meat, 5 potatoes, and 3 pieces of chana. If you do come; get a drink, get the wild boar and roti, get the flan, and maybe grab a shirt that says "jerk your heart out" on your way out.

Who says you cannot get authentic Jamaican food in Austin? Not me! I was craving some Jerk…read morechicken (been in a BBQ food coma) and decided to try Tony's Caribbean food truck...yes, another food truck. I am the most adventurous diner in our household. From speaking with Tony Jr. today, they also have a restaurant in Pflugerville. I ordered jerk chicken, which fell off the bones and came with cabbage, rice and peas and plantain. I have traveled to Jamaica a couple of times, this Jamaican food was the real deal. The jerk chicken was a bit spicey but not set your tongue on fire spicey. The rice and peas along with the cabbage was perfectly seasoned. The standout for me was the sweet plantain, spoken like a plantain connoisseur. The plantain was sweet on the inside and slightly charred on the outside...perfect combination. The only improvement would have been for me to get a side of plantain. My food was delivered fast and hot. Tony Jr. was super personable and friendly. There is seating in the center of the food truck park. You hear tunes being played in the background. The food truck park is at the core of East Austin in a semi-residential area. Street parking is available for diners. I look forward to trying curry goat and oxtails and more.

Gang, I literally live down the street and have been here more times than I can count. Yet, I have…read morenever written a review. Most likely because I was too busy shoving all of that food goodness into my mouth! No joke. I love, love, love the Jamaican patty! I love getting one with a side of rice & peas. Perfect little meal. I also really love the fried plantains, curry chicken and jerk chicken. Truly authentic Caribbean food right in my neighborhood, life doesn't get any better. Lots of outdoor seating and other things to check out while there. Do yourself a favor...get to Tony's!

Came here for an early dinner on a Tuesday, I was the only patron. My food came out within a few…read moreminutes of my ordering it. I went for a regular oxtail plate with gungo rice and plantains. Overall I liked it! The oxtail was tender and delicious, the sauce had a nice mix of smoke, sweetness, and a tiny bit of heat. For a regular (as opposed to their large) size plate it felt like a good amount of oxtail I thought based on the description the gungo rice would have a more prominent coconut taste but it was pretty typical Jamaican peas and rice. The star of the plate was the oxtail and the sides don't really factor into my review unless it really stands out in one direction or the other Overall I'd definitely recommend giving them a try and will absolutely be back here to try more of their menu

I have been wanting to try Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant for some time now. Friends were coming into…read moretown and wanted Jamaican food. Ding ding!!! We decided to eat at Bikkle, close to the University of Texas at Austin on Guadalupe Street. Bikkle is known for its authentic Jamaican cuisine such as jerk chicken, oxtails (hard to find anywhere anymore) and curry goat. Between the four of us, we ordered jerk chicken, curry goat, and curry chicken. We all went for red beans and rice with cabbage. All dishes came with plantain, which is one of my favorites. Having been to Jamaica a couple of times, I can report out that this food is authentic! The flavors were swirls of goodness in every bite. The food was also warm when served. We also ordered jerk chicken egg rolls. Just think about that concept for a minute. The jerk chicken egg rolls were exceptionally good. The highlight for me was the curry goat. First, you do not find goats on many menus. The curry goat was tender and oh so flavorful. Some pieces had associated fat. All in all, everyone was happy with their meals. During our dinner, only one person was serving customers. She was super friendly and personable. I must think she was overworked as the stream of customers came in. Now for the décor...if you walked in and looked only at the counter, you would have thought it was a "to go" restaurant only as many "to go" containers were stacked high on the counter. Only one other couple sat down and ate in the restaurants and most folks were picking up their food to go. Even the people eating inside the restaurant were served in "to go" containers. The inside is minimalist with no ornate furnishings and yellow walls, projecting a Caribbean feel. Recommend adding a bit more Jamaican artifacts such palm trees, Jamaican flag, surfboard, etc. It would be a great spot for students, friend meet ups and a causal date night... Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant it was great and represented authentic Jamaican food well! We definitely will be returning.

I ordered the pack-a-bowl with jerk chicken and oxtail bowl. Both dishes were phenomenal. The…read moreoxtails were so tender and full of flavor mixed with the coconut rice. The ability to create my own bowl with the jerk chicken and mango salsa was excellent 10/10 would recommend. The trap sauce is a definite flavor boost/enhancer. Oxtail phatty is a must have!!!!!!!! The service was amazing from start to finish. Delano explained the menu and offered suggestions. The entire establishment is a vibe and I will be back again and again and again!!!!

Traphouse Caribbean restaurant in downtown Austin, TX was a recent great discovery. The chef…read morecreates memorable Caribbean food. As luck would have it, they had two sections of their menu with 50% items. Score! Even without the 50% discount, their prices are competitive. The jerk chicken taco...fire...real fire yet so delicious. The combination of finely cut vegetables and the boldness of the jerk chicken...a winning combination! I also got a phatty...very similar to an empanada and Jamaican meat pie married together. The phatty was bursting with flavor in every bite. It felt like a food bomb in your mouth. The rum cake is one of their top selling items, so had to try it. The cake was not too soggy or laden with rum, so quite delicious. In addition, they have vegan options such as the jackfruit plate. The vibe is welcoming and chill. The restaurant has a laid-back "don't worry, be happy" persona. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I felt like I was visiting my favorite family members. Traphouse Carribean has authentic Caribbean food with robust flavors. Great food...excellent dining experience.

This is one of my favorite hole in the wall restaurants in Austin. I mean jerk chicken is one of…read moremy all time favorite foods. The guys that work here are always so nice and will throw in extra plantains when they see me and I compliment the food. I just wish the place was closer to my house. All but once i've had had the jerk chicken with rice and peas, and even that one time I had ox curry, I was very very happy with my choice. Make sure you don't make the mistake i once made by driving all the way to Pfluegerville on a Tuesday when they are closed. Also I wish they would have Sorrel in their drink menu. That would really add to the Jamaican experience!!

Ah, Tony's Jamaican Food hit the spot! I was searching for a great Jamaican restaurant, and more…read morethan a few popped up on Yelp. I went back and forth because I thought Tony's was closed today. But after checking again, I realized there are two locations. This location is open on Mondays. The other one is not, but you always have this location on Monday, which is really great. One reason is that after I ate my oxtails, rice, cabbage, and plantains, I realized I would need a location that is always open. Not to get ahead of myself, I walked inside and instantly felt the island vibe of beautiful Jamaica. I took it all in before ordering. The oxtails were the most tender I've had, with a lot of flavor. I should call this dish the most flavorful dish I've ever had. Every item on my plate had a lot of flavor. The rice alone should have its own spot on the menu. It's not always that you find a place that puts as much effort into the rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains as they put into the oxtails. But this place did. This was the real rice and peas that go with oxtails, not some made-up version. The plantains were highly favored; they weren't mushy, they had a firmness and a sweet and savory taste. Now the hostess wasn't friendly at all. I'm still wondering what kind of interaction that was. Of course, I was asking her about the menu, and she just stared at me. It was the strangest thing. To make sure this was happening, I brought up the other location, and she stared, her head tilted. She honestly mumbled one word, and I really don't know what that could have been. So that made me feel uncomfortable.

Great Puerto Rican food located in East Austin. It's a food truck in a little part of town where…read morethere are other food trucks present too. There is music and outside tables with shade. I ate the pernil plate that comes with rice and a side (I got Yucca). Also tried the chicken empanada and their plaintains. It's a great mix of food for the meal and I enjoyed how tender and tasty the pork was. Free street parking available.

I've never had pr food and it was amazing! The owners were so nice and got me samples so I could…read moredecide what I was getting. The pernil was juicy and the potato salad delicious, i felt like i was on a really especial occasion, like a holiday, that's how id describe the food I got. I also had alcapurrias and a coconut soda that was delicious and refreshing. It was a sunny day and the music they were playing was cool, made the whole vibe 10/10

I went to my friends campaign event at Cuba 512, known for traditional Cuban cuisine. They had a…read morelarge room that was reserved for the event separate from the dining area. I started with the Margarita on the rocks from the happy hour menu. It was made from scratch with tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, and cane sugar. I added mango flavor and tajin. The event ordered the Tropical Ceviche for the table with fresh fish cured in lime, with cilantro, avocado and onions. It was served with plantain chips. The flavors in this ceviche were so balanced and light. I was blown away on how much I enjoyed this. For my entree, I ordered Lechón Asado the most traditional Cuban dish. It is pulled pork marinated with Cuban Mojo criollo and slowly oven roasted. It was served with your choice of beans, rice and plantain. I went with the black beans, white rice and Yucca con Mojo. You can taste the citrus, garlic, and slow-roasted depth in every bite. It was juicy without being heavy and felt authentically prepared. The portion was generous, and everything on the plate complemented the pork beautifully. It felt comforting, well balanced, and thoughtfully executed. I did have an issue with slow service as far as receiving my food and one margarita I ordered was never delivered and I had to follow up on. Also my food was added to another person's check instead of on a separate check. However, these issues can be expected with a large event. It was a great location to host an event. If you're craving real Cuban flavors, Cuba 512 is a great choice.

From the moment I walked in, Cuba512 captured everything I love about a great dining experience --…read morewarm hospitality, bold flavors, and a vibe that feels both relaxed and special. Every dish we ordered was spot on -- rich, well-seasoned, and deeply satisfying. The Cuban classics on the menu are done with real care and authenticity, and you can taste the quality in every bite. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there -- which made the experience even better. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, dinner, or just a quick bite, this place delivers on every level. Highly recommend the food, the atmosphere, and the overall experience. If you're in the mood for delicious Cuban cuisine in Austin, Cuba512 should be at the top of your list!

Authentic Jamaican Flavors!…read more I had the chance to try Taste of Jamaica at an event in Austin, and it was such a great experience! I believe it was at this year's Beer Festival, and their food truck caught my eye. While I don't handle spice or heat very well, I found most of the dishes to be manageable and absolutely delicious. What stood out most was the authenticity of the food--you can tell how much care goes into crafting each dish. I highly recommend giving this spot a try if you're craving authentic Jamaican flavors. It's a food experience worth having!

This food truck is awesome. They have my fav, plantains. But go there for their jerk chicken and…read morecurry dish. So tender, moist and awesome. Their empanadas are the bomb! So flavorful. Ask for a taste and you will be ordering it. The owner is so friendly and nice. Must try!

Chill vibes Super yum…read moreAll of the Empanadas were fantastic. The ceviche was light and delicious.

Habana Soco is a very laid-back, casual cuban spot. There's outdoor seating, which is nice on a…read moregood weather day, and a free parking lot. The service was friendly but not as attentive. As for the food, it was okay but nothing particularly memorable. Everything was decent, just not great or especially flavorful compared to other options around town. It's also kinda pricey for what you get.