We dropped by to grab a bite before heading to the gym. We ordered at the front and then sat down…read moreat a table. We got the oxtail and jerk chicken plates. The oxtail was very flavorful and rich and went well with rice and vegetables. It kind of reminded us of mole sauce. The jerk chicken had a strong spice and vinegar flavor so it was different from what I am used to but the meat was moist and very filling. I tried the sorrel drink for the first time and it was delicious. It kind of tastes like pomegranate juice. I would definitely come back if I was in the area but keep in mind that the prices are not cheap.

Taste of the Caribbean really understood the assignment!…read more I ordered the steamed fish, and I have to give the chef his credit. I explained exactly how I wanted it prepared, including all my little requests, and he delivered exactly what I asked for. The fish was seasoned just right, flavorful, and cooked beautifully. You can tell when a chef actually listens to the customer and this one did! The ackee and saltfish was another favorite. Well-seasoned, packed with flavor, and cooked just the way it should be. Add some rice and those sweet fried plantains, and that plate was definitely giving authentic Caribbean comfort food. If I'm not mistaken, I've tried almost everything on their menu, and I've never been disappointed not even once. I also loved the atmosphere. There's something about the music, the décor, the warmth, and the overall Caribbean feel of the place that makes you want to sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. It has that laid-back island energy that you don't have to force it's just there. If you're looking for good Caribbean food, generous flavor, and a vibe that feels warm and familiar, Taste of the Caribbean is definitely worth checking out.

I was at Blossom Market Hall (BMH) in San Gabriel to redeem mySGV food passport offer from Wahib's…read moreMediterranean Express this past weekend. Last time I was at BMH, I didn't get a chance to try Caribbean Gourmet (CG). Yesterday was the day. Parking was easy behind the building. Comfortable shared community seating available inside and outside. Restrooms are near the front entrance of the BMH. CG offers comforting soul foods with bold flavors of authentic Caribbean and Guyanese cuisines. Their simple menu includes chicken plates, patties (empanadas like), pastries, and drinks. Oxtail stew, jerk chicken, chicken and vegan curries, and freshly made roti are some of their signature dishes. Since it was my first time trying them, I got the Jerk Chicken. Wow, it was one heavy plate! One deliciously tender chicken drumstick + thigh over aromatically flavored coconut rice and peas. Spice level was perfect! Veggies and roasted plantains were fantastic. Absolutely a plate of tasty goodness! Highly recommend for first time and returning customers. I would get it again for sure. Prices were reasonable for the great portions. Staff was super friendly and nice. Thank you Miss! CG is one of the best food options at BMH. I'm planning my return to try their other signature dishes soon. If you haven't tried them, don't wait any longer. It's the real deal Caribbean and Guyanese!

People say this is the best Jamaican food in the area. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or…read moreew. Everything is handmade fresh in-house and the owner is literally the sweetest and gave me a bunch of stuff to try. Of course gotta start with the iconic beef patty which was nice and chubby and had a flakey pastry with ground beef inside. Their roti was super soft and flakey and paired perfectly with their warm spiced super tender curries. The plates come with rice, stewed cabbage, sweet fried plantains and a protein. The jerk chicken was nice and Smokey while the oxtail was super tender and juicy. They had a catering order too that day so gave me some of their special chow mian to try which had veggies, yummy chicken, and was super flavorful. Overall this place was pretty good. Oxtail plate $28 Jerk chicken $20 Curry with roti $19 Beef patty $6

I don't usually write reviews for food but I had to say something about Bridgetown, I've been…read morethinking about it all day. Genuinely one of the most incredible bites I've ever had, I am so glad I stumbled in here. I'll be honest, I was not expecting many vegan options but I was pleasantly impressed by how much was available. I ordered the seasonal vegetable patty and the vegan channa roti. Walking in you are greeted with golden brown baked patties, immediately putting the goodness on display. I've had Caribbean patties before, most of them fried because I grew up in the south, but a friend's mom from childhood would fresh bake them for us and I had missed that for so long. These patties reminded me of that and I had a Ratatouille flashback moment with it. I don't exactly remember what was in the patty, but it was the fall medley, and it was warm, cozy, and so pleasant. The lady at the front of house asked me what I thought and I could tell she really cared about the fact that I enjoyed it. About 10 minutes later the roti came out (and I think waiting for it made the experience even better), and my goodness every single bite was just fantastic. I spent around $30 in total (including tip) and I think that was a complete steal for the experience I had. I'm definitely coming back so I can try the jerk cucumbers and the channa doubles. If you want to eat food that you can taste the love in, you absolutely have to eat here!!

My most recent visit here was at the brick and mortar spot. (My previous visit was when they were…read morestill operating out of the ghost kitchen/ pop-up) There's definitely a lot more items available on the menu this time around! I wasn't too hungry so I just went with a couple of patties. Just as delicious as I remembered. It was right before closing time so the vibe was chill inside. The person helping me at the counter was very friendly.

I loooove this place! It's so hard to find Haitian food in Los Angeles, let alone GOOD Hatian food…read moreand Island Flavors is definitely that spot. I've been here plenty of times now and love the staff as well as the party vibe ambiance especially when watching Haiti compete in the World Cup. I have ordered multiple dishes here and everything is delicious! I've had the Griot, Oxtail, Tasso Kabrit, Pate, Bannan Cups, Djon Djon Rice (black mushroom rice), Sweet Plantains, Bannan Peze (pressed plantains) and Passion fruit juice...basically the whole menu lol. Oh and can't forget my fave the pikliz!!! I haven't been to Haiti, but the owners are from there and brought their unique spices and flavors to Los Angeles. Whether I'm getting take-out or dining in, this food definitely hits the spot!

Glad to have found Haitian food in LA! I'm not an expert on it by any means, but married into a…read moreHaitian family, and we both were really pleased with the meal & service here. I got an oxtail plate, with djon djon & bannan peze. It also came with a little bit of salade russe (Haitian potato salad), pikliz, and sauce. The diri djon djon was so flavorful, definitely my favorite thing on the plate. The oxtail was seasoned well and pretty tender. The pikliz was good, pretty mild so I could enjoy it all. I tried some griot and thought it could have marinated longer. The portions felt very huge. The service here is really friendly and accommodating. The food came put after not too long of a wait and it was hot. The space is cool. It looks like an old diner. There's konpa playing in the background and games like Uno & Dominos available if you want to play. We also got two Haitian beef patties to go. They're legit! Came with pikliz and another sauce I never had before, it was green with a bit of spice and tang. The main downside is the location. It was fine in the daytime, but at night I wouldn't want to be alone as a woman here. That's just me though. Parking is metered on the street ($6/hr)

Amazing oxtail! The sauce is perfectly seasoned and the meat was so tender. The veggies actually…read morehad a great flavor. The rice and peas were spot on. We ate without looking up once! Ask for the scotch bonnet sauce. So yummy! This place is clean and nicely decorated and the service was welcoming and kind.

Came here for dinner this week, on our way to see Rosalía at the Inglewood Forum. Found it on Yelp…read more(thanks Yelp!). This area is not familiar to us at all, and we don't normally eat (for us) exotic cuisine. But, we were in the mood to try something new, so we stopped here. It's a colorful, cheerful little place. I think there are only like 4 tables. Apparently, it is mostly takeout. This became evident when our food was "served". We ordered a large two-meat plate and two large fried chicken plates. The two meats were "brown stew chicken" and curry goat. The meat is served in thick savory gravy/sauce. The "plates" are served with rice and fried plantains. The brown stew chicken was good. The curry goat was really good. Here's where the experience really veered sharply from our normal dining experience. The "plates" were served in takeout fold-over boxes with plastic forks. The meat itself was pretty much all adhered to bones. It was tender and delicious, but eating with our hands doesn't come naturally. So, I asked for a knife, and the sweet woman who takes the orders looked at me and said they don't have knives, and that we "just have to dig down into it". Indeed. She did give me a second plastic fork though, which I used. Nice workers. Authentic food. Huge portions. New experience which we all enjoyed.

I don't usually leave too many reviews for places I go to eat, but this place genuinely like DID…read moreSOMETHING TO ME. when I tell you this food was probably the best thing I have ever had in the longest time. I scarfed it down and don't regret a thing. PLEASEE COME TO THIS PLACE, Tev's Kitchen is so good and I'm still thinking about my food. Life changing

I get the Tev's hype. This food is SMACKIN'. 5/5 stars for the Jamaican food they serve on the…read moreweekends, but I'm sure they crush it any day of the week. I love jerk chicken, and Tev's has what might be the best jerk chicken I've ever had. It's not your typical fall-off-the-bone style. It's more like grilled chicken thighs, but they're incredibly tender and packed with smoky, sweet flavor. So good. And everything Tev's puts on your plate is top-notch. High-quality ingredients, great portions, and absolutely worth the price. The patio out back is great too. It has that big family backyard gathering kind of feel. Will I be back? Absolutely. My only complaint is that I don't live closer. I'd come every single week if I could!

I haven't seen or had Dominican food in 10 years so I was very excited to try this place when I saw…read moreit. Walking in is just how it was back home, there's a giant menu but also some of the famous stuff on display and ready to go. I ordered fried pork, fried chicken, tostones and the oxtail. It was all absolutely amazing. I don't always spend $50 for solo dinners but I couldn't pick just one item! I will definitely be back again with my family. If you are missing the Dominican food from back home, this place will not disappoint. If you've never had Dominican food, do yourself a favor and give this place a shot!

Ordered the Rabo guisado served with rice, y maduros and also ordered a bottle of Mexican coke,…read moretotal came out to about 43$ which I didn't mind paying for it. A big fan of island -Dominican food although it was overpriced compared to what you Can get it for on the east coast but what ever.. I went back to the counter to ask for hot sauce and the cashier told me it was a 1$ for hot sauce.. I said really? The owner, walked over very politely with a straight face and said we don't eat hot sauce on the island so it's going to cost 1$ What does one have anything to do with the other? I didn't understand her logic. I paused for a second and she said so would u like some hot sauce? It was some bottled generic hot sauce not even house made. I declined to order. The food was pre cooked , set in a steamer. Fast casual restaurant with a few tables Food was bland and subpar.

Freshly prepared and authentic. Attentive service and delightful tropical ambience. The owner…read morechecked on us to ensure our experience was going well. We gave her an enthusiastic THUMBS UP!

The food here was awesome! The drinks were loaded and the service was excellent!…read more We had the Lamb Chops with mash potatoes, the Oxtail with Jamaican rice, and a few cocktails that were delicious! The restaurant is upscale from the typical table and chairs...linen napkins, the dim lighting and the upscale vibe in this restaurant made for a comfortable experience! We enjoyed the food, cocktails and atmosphere! Just around the corner is where we parked in a parking garage that was reasonable considering we were I. Downtown Los Angeles. I would love to return to order other menu options!!

Fun little restaurant with sole Caribbean vibes. The owners are a couple who are not only kind and…read moreprofessional but also would make you feel welcome. The stuffed fish $85 and it's definitely worth it as the food is excellent. There are both indoor and outdoor sitting. I would honestly recommend this restaurant

Good food. We had the stew chicken plate, oxtails a la carte, beef empanada and sorrel…read more Everything tasted pretty good. I appreciate the owner walking us through the menu. She explained that the Panamanian style oxtails they serve are more sweet than savory. Portions were decent. Prices were pretty steep for me. $80 for everything including tip. Small restaurant with sit down tables available. Street metered parking available.

After craving Jamaican food for what feels like forever, I finally decided to search Yelp on my way…read morehome from working in LA and came across The Taste of the Caribbean in Long Beach - and wow, this hit the spot in a way I've been missing for too long. For context, I've always loved Jamaican food and even have family who make incredible, authentic dishes, but I haven't had anything close to that in a year. So my expectations? High. My craving? Even higher. I ordered the jerk chicken dinner with peas & rice and cabbage medley, and some plantains - to go. First off, the service was amazing. The woman who helped me was genuinely warm and welcoming, and you can tell she cares about what she's serving. When I ordered, she asked if I wanted the jerk sauce on the side and made sure I was okay with the spice level when I said no. That attention to detail matters. The food came out quickly (it was mid-afternoon and not busy), and everything stayed warm all the way home--which is always a win for takeout. Now let's talk about the food: The portion was generous, the flavors were on point, and everything tasted fresh. The jerk chicken had that perfect smoky, spicy kick - exactly what I was hoping for. The rice and peas and cabbage medley were a great balance to the heat, and the plantains were sweet and perfectly cooked. I did notice another review complaining about the spice level being too high... and honestly, I had to laugh a little. Have you had jerk chicken before? It's supposed to be spicy - that's the whole point. Personally, that comment is part of what made me choose this place, and it delivered. If you don't like spice, jerk might not be your thing - but I'm sure there are milder options if you ask. Bonus: they offer online ordering and delivery through Uber Eats and Postmates, which makes it even easier to get your fix. Overall, this place brought back the flavors I've been missing for so long. I'll absolutely be back - and probably sooner rather than later.

Meal prep for the week : curry chicken to go…read more Wow first time here and this is a culinary experienceeeee! Love the flavors Sorrel drink fireeeee Curry chicken fiireeee Roti fiireeee 10/10 coming back