Royal Onion was really good. The oxtail was soft, falling off the bone, and really flavorful. We got it with the house grits. We also tried the oxtail fried rice and the supreme burrito. Definitely a hole-in-the-wall spot and a city staple for sure. read more

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The overall restaurant aesthetics were pleasing, but the food just wasn't it for me. I expected more flavor from the oxtails and can you really be a Caribbean spot without cabbage? The grits weren't good and were very dry and wasn't as favorable as I had hoped. Would I try it again yes just to see if it was just a bad or off day for them, but I'm not jumping up and now. The service was quick and friendly though! read more

Consistently good food. Chimichanga is my favorite. Friendly staff. Clean dining room. Love this place. read more

Great food and flavor with a clean/stylish seating area. The island punch is also a must-try

I was actually on my way to another restaurant when I spotted this place and noticed the sign advertising Caribbean cuisine with a twist. That alone made me pull over -- and I'm really glad I did. I ordered the Chicken Burrito, which came fully packed with shredded cheese, creamy Rasta cheese, crispy fries, red onions, fresh cilantro, and a side of zesty jerk sauce. This burrito was loaded -- seriously generous -- and the flavor was absolutely on point. The jerk sauce added just the right kick without overpowering anything. My only small complaint is that it had a bit too much cheese for my taste. Even after trying to remove some, it was still pretty cheesy. But the overall flavor held strong, and it was still very enjoyable and extremely filling. I actually got two full meals out of this one burrito, which makes it a great value. I also tried the Rasta Pasta, and just like the burrito, my one minor critique is the amount of cheese -- a little heavy for me personally ( i was able to take some of it off) . But the pasta itself was delicious, and the portion size was solid. I also had the Island Punch, it was okay. Personally I would not order it again. What really stood out, though, was the staff. They were awesome -- friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made the experience better. Honestly, even if the food hadn't been good, I'd come back because of them. Luckily, the food is good, so it's a win all around. read more

The food is absolutely amazing, the service is so helpful. The ambience is a very cool Caribbean vibe. I would have a recommend this place. I will be back over and over again! read more

It was good but not "good good". I had the crab cakes. 1. The presentation was nice. 2. The taste was good. 3. The seasonings were balanced. 4. If the corn is going to be a side it needs more corn if not serve it in a cup. 5. Too much cheese. I never thought I would ever say too much cheese. 6. The crab cakes need a little more crab meat. Please add more; I am willing to pay a little more for good seafood. 7. The environment was nice and the service was great. Would I go back? Yes. read more

This is my new favorite place!! The burrito is sooooo good. All other things look delicious too but I can't get away from the burrito, and its plenty for one person read more

The Royal Onion - The chicken and shrimp combo burrito. The best burrito ever, so delicious!! And it's huge. - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

Delicious every time! Wonderful service and beautiful spirited people! Yum yum yum! And they also have bread pudding! read more

The Royal Onion - Oxtails are the best I've had since my childhood! - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

My sister and I like to try different places when we travel. The Royal Onion was great. Quick efficient friendly. West Indian jerk chicken tacos and quesadillas yum. They are not franchised, I highly recommend them. read more

Rating a 3 isn't due to the food or anything. The food was flavorful, cooked well, and did me justice and the punch was good as well, but capturing the Caribbean entails the food and the rhythm. It would have been nice to hear some Caribbean music playing instead. I guess I'm also just a bit of a purist when it comes to my Caribbean food, so while I enjoyed it I wouldn't necessarily think of The Royal Onions first when wanting to visit a Caribbean restaurant. Outside of that it was excellent service and left nothing wanting in that regard. read more

The Royal Onion - Combination Rasta Pasta (Chicken and Shrimp) and Island Punch - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

The Grande Burrito with jerked chicken was off the chain and huge! Excellent service and friendly staff. Clean establishment. Differently will be going back read more

I went here for the first time today. No complaints. The cashier was friendly, service and food was great.( Hot off the stove fresh) Would recommend this place. But plan to get there early,I mean as soon as it opens because the line forms quickly. As they are only open for lunch. read more

Had the chicken quesadilla, it was excellent. Also the Oreo bread pudding was delicious.

I tried their strawberry cheesecake chimichanga for the first time today. I was pleasantly surprised. It was bigger than I thought it would be and it was fried. The flavors were definitely their. read more

I was the first Yelp review for the Royal Onion, and it's a regular when I dine out!! Well, they have presently moved to a larger location and added some new items to their menu and they do not disappoint! Service was the same friendly faces with some new additions that are all smiles as well! The new location really shows their style and gives them room to serve more folks who love their food! Go early and expect to be charmed by their friendliness as well as their tasty food!! read more

I've been hearing a lot about a Caribbean inspired restaurant in Alexandria and had to check it out for myself. The location is a good one on Texas Ave with a lot of parking. You are met with a warm welcome when you walk into the restaurant. The menu is easy to follow with Caribbean cuisine with a Mexican mix. I had the jerk chicken and shrimp combination burrito and it was amazing. So full of ingredients and flavor with a homemade jerk sauce to go with it. The burrito was massive but it didn't stand a chance! This spot is definitely a hit and I encourage all to go enjoy this Caribbean treat. read more

The Royal Onion - Grande Burrito - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

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I finally was able to stop in at the royal onion for the first time. Ive always heard great things about the place. My best friend and I went for lunch today at 11am. We started out with 2 island punch.. my first sip had me wanting to take a vacation to Jamaica. Our drinks were delicious we ended up drinking 2 each. We ordered the oxtail and grits as a combination plate with corn as an appetizer. Omg!!!!! My taste buds were jumping from all of the flavors, the oxtails were seasoned to perfection. The other tables inside were telling us how much they enjoyed that meal and smiled back at us letting us know it's their go to meal when dining here. My friend and I also ordered entrees, I ordered the tacos which had a unique flavor of the jamaica, my tacos were very tasty 2 GRILLED FLOUR SHELLS, SHREDDED CHEESE, RED ONIONS, CILANTRO, SIDE OF JERK SAUCE My friend ordered the crab cakes and pasta: PENNE PASTA, HOUSE MADE PARMESAN CHEESE SAUCE, TOPPED WITH SHREDDED CHEESE. My friend wholeheartedly enjoyed her meal. She raved about the quality and quantity of her crab cakes. We ended our meal with dessert. I ordered the OREO CHEESECAKE CHIMICHANGA, this dessert was made with perfection. My friend ordered the bread pudding, she said it was the best bread pudding she's ever eaten. The service was nice, we were welcomed in by the staff which made us feel welcomed. I got a kick out of seeing the patrons coming in and the staff knowing them by name. The owner came to the table to check on us , that's a bonus in my book. The lady cashier was super kind and knowledgeable, we appreciated her. The ambiance was real calm and pleasant. I loved the colors of the inside of the restaurant and the decor. I looked around and all the patrons appeared to be happy. I definitely recommend people to check this GEM out. Its worth it. The food is made with love and that's the best ingredient to have. read more

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This family business is the BEST PLACE TO EAT good food with a twist. Services is excellent It's truly Caribbean with a twist the best food I've ever eaten in Louisiana in a very long time the setting beautiful colors as they grow. I know things will change slightly as far as as decoration color scheme, maybe oh maybe not but the people in Alexander Pineville involved and surrounding little cities please visit the Royal onion. I guarantee you'll love it. read more

I like their jerk chicken tacos and burritos. Nothing fancy but good walk up service.

Amazing flavor profile that suits the southern palate for really well seasoned food. She balances the spices so well! Nothing was so hot to catch me on fire, but the heat pleasantly bloomed while enjoying the dishes. We had the Oxtails with Pasta and the Jerk Chicken Tacos. Would order both again, with a slight favor for the Tacos. Look forward to returning to try other menu items. read more

The food was amazing, the staffs were awsome I came here for my birthday and the gave me a cake and a free dessert. DEFINITELY coming back!

Unique and very tasty burritos and tacos! Also tried quesadilla. Oxtail is spicy. Take out or dine in.