ALERT - this restaurant is under new ownership and management. Although this is our first time…read morecoming, we found out the new owner has only been open for 2 months. With that in mind, just note that any photos and reviews before June 2020 are not of the current ownership. This isn't the best I've had but it's certainly worth coming back. We had red snapper, black rice and plantains with a macaroni salad. The owner said they only buy a limited supply of snapper each day since he gets them fresh from the fisherman. So glad we came for lunch! It was piping hot and fresh, lightly seasoned so it was good. The plantains were prepared well and the black rice was cooked perfectly even though it could use more "black". Definitely worth a visit.

The Haitian food was good here. I had griot and diri kolè ak pwa fransè. The place wasn't busy at…read moreall on a Thursday evening so I was a little worried. The food is good but the prices are too high. I will go back on occasion when the craving for Haitian food must be satisfied, but if the prices were better, I would go here at least once per week.

Food is always delicious. From the ribs chicken or pork spot on. Ampul size servings and great…read morevalue. Great choice of sides. And friendly service. What more could you want from a roadside BBQ..

Nestled between 7-11 and a day night corner store off Desoto Road and Lockwood - 3250 Desoto Road…read more I came across this place. I decided I wasn't in the area much so made a u-turn to check it out. Hours showed one thing and was informed 12-7 pm, Wednesday through Saturday. I usually get Jamaican food from a spot near the airport but figured why not. I ordered the pulled pork with Cuban rice and ribs with red beans and rice. They both came out aromatic. The Cuban rice had no flavor my spouse said having tried it for the first time. The ribs were about a 6-7 rating, as a lot of bone and I couldn't let my toddler eat them without pulling each piece apart. The red beans were sparse on top of the rice and nothing to get too excited about. The pulled pork was good and the little one enjoyed it. I would give this place another try, if I'm out that way and would get something different. I will say the food truck did look very clean.

Best Jamaican food in the area!…read more The food is always delicious, especially the curried goat. The ox tails are great too. I may try the jerk chicken next, but will have to order curried goat too because it is so good! The portions are fantastic. I usually can get two meals out of one order. The lady and young man are always super nice. I had a bit of trouble finding the door when I first visited, but it's the gate by the main road. Lights are few inside, but just head to the counter and order what you would like.

oxtails were harsh.. rice had a after taste I dislike yams lacked plenty of important thing which…read moremade it bland

Delicious authentic Jamaican food, I had the curry chicken, rice & beans and cabbage, enough to…read morefeed 2 people. It's a food truck outside with reggae music playing with indoor & outdoor seating, but I got mine to go. Definitely be back!

I love going to Rodney's jamaican Grill , especially my favorite oxtails,steam cabbage and…read morespinach!!! I would recommend y'all to try Rodney's good ole home cooking ,that you want regret!!!!

Awesome Food!!!! Service was amazing. Cocktails were great. Will definitely be back. Rose pork was…read moreoutstanding.

I ordered the fried pork chops with rice and beans, hoping for a solid, flavorful plate of classic…read morecomfort food. Unfortunately, the pork chops were extremely disappointing--they came out rock-hard and completely devoid of seasoning or taste. They genuinely seemed like they were taken straight from the package and dropped into the fryer with zero prep, no marinade, no breading enhancement, nothing. The texture was so tough it was almost inedible, and there was no juiciness or pork flavor to speak of at all. The server was genuinely apologetic and handled the situation with professionalism, which I appreciated. The owner did come over, looked at the plate, said "oh wow," and then comped half the price of the dish. While the discount was a gesture, it felt more like a quick fix than a real effort to make things right--especially since the food was fundamentally flawed from the start. If you're searching for authentic, well-executed Spanish or Latin-inspired food (especially something as straightforward as fried pork chops), this place doesn't deliver. The execution here falls far short of what you'd expect from a restaurant charging for these kinds of dishes. With better attention to seasoning, proper frying technique, and perhaps a bit more care in portion prep, this could be salvageable--but right now, I'd steer clear of the pork chop entrée specifically. Other items on the menu might fare better, but on this visit, the pork chops were a clear miss.

Best Paté Kode in town!! Thank you to Lamar and the staff! the food was hot fresh and sooo good…read morethe Marinade (fried fritters) are THE BEST I have ever had trust me I do not say this lightly! Authentic Haitian food at its finest

Good food! The people were kind. I went there for a tournament it filled us up! Supporting local…read morehatian spot

The food was very good and the service was excellent the restaurant itself could use some TLC.read more

Mi Tierra is a nice spot to stop in Sarasota to sample Cuban and Colombian food. The staff are…read morevery friendly and eager to please. The Cuban Sandwich was huge and very satisfying! I got a side of rice and beans, which could easily have been my entree by itself! Very generous portions! My wife ordered the Churrasco and absolutely loved it. It came with a salad and rice and beans. I would definitely stop by again. Nice, "homey" atmosphere decked out for the holidays meets your eye upon entering. There are the requisite national flags to add to the international flavor. Thumbs up!

We stopped in for a quick bite and were pleasantly surprised to find a welcoming atmosphere and…read morefriendly staff. They serve all the classics of a bar and grill. It was easy to talk inside with a moderate crowd noise around the dinner time rush. Cody was our server. He was accurate, made excellent recommendations, and greated us with a smile. We'll definitely be back for the service alone. We did order one dish of a burger and extra fries. It was better then your average sit down restaurant burger. I ordered the strawberry lemonade that was a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Smaller details- the restaurant overall was clean, including bathrooms There is a children's menu available.

We found this spot for lunch and loved the outdoor patio vibes. The pineapple boat and mahi mahi…read morewere really good, chicken was a little dry and the tostadas needed a salsa or something to add some flavor but overall good spot. The staff was really amazing and were super attentive and sweet. You need to do parking along the street but park mobile app is easy to use or can utilize the kiosks to pay

A beautiful lunch experience in every way. The open air interior is stunning, especially nice as it…read morewas a pretty 82 degree afternoon. Fun and friendly server (cute and smiling Gabby) who made our red sangria tableside. Great Cubano sandwiches, tapas (especially the scallops), and yellow rice. That bread and butter...say yes. And the Saint Armand's circle location is so classy. I want to buy the sangria pitcher but will use that as excuse to return next time!

We were not in the mood for a large meal, so stopped in at Columbia for their delicious gazpacho…read moresoup. A cup is $8.00; a bowl is $10.00. I had a bowl. After the soup is poured, there are add-ins: chopped tomatoes, onions, green peppers and cucumbers. There are also some , possibly made at Columbia, croutons. I had all of these added to my bowl. Before the soup was served, each diner gets a fresh loaf of warm bread. It's not a traditional meal, but it is filling and delicious.

Stopped in to pick up a few Cuban sandwiches for the guys at lunch. After pulling it up on Yelp, I…read moredecided this was the place to go. Once I came thru the door I was immediately greeted. I placed a to go order and had a drink at the bar while waiting. Received the food and they were very good Cuban sandwiches. Forgot to take a pic. Would recommend stopping in if you haven't already.

Great Cuban food! Clean restaurant with friendly staff. Plenty of seating. We opted for the…read moreSaturday daily special of pulled pork. Choice of white or yellow rice, plantains or Cuban toast a black beans. DELICIOUS!!! My husband ordered a double Cuban coffee black and he said it was delicious and smooth. Looking forward to going back!