It's so good that I'm speechless! My partner and I had 4 types of doubles: traditional, curry…read morechicken, stew chicken, and goat. I also tried Chef Rodney's homemade pepper sauce. While my partner had the coconut drops made by the chef's mother. When I say you should be running here I mean it run! The hospitality, the atmosphere, THE FOOD, and the culture you find here is everything you want in a local community restaurant. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Dany!!! Such a welcoming spirit! If you want to get to know the local spots that's who you need to talk to.

Friendliest service and wonderfully fresh bus up shut are standouts at Pepper's Island. This Ybor…read moreCity Trini restaurant is packed with flavor and energizing Calypso music. They were out of doubles, and one type of roti, but the bus up was fresh out the oven, and paired beautifully with the spicy curry goat, chana and potatoes. Their drink selection is a treat as well, and we enjoyed an ice cold Red Stripe as well as a Champagne Cola while we waited. The owner was so hospitable, checking on us multiple times, and the server made us feel at home as well. Worth a stop on your next visit to Ybor City.

Amazing food... and even better service!! Definitely will be back .. the owners were very nice and…read moreaccommodating. Food was flavorful and well seasoned

I hate I don't have better things to say about this spot that we were really excited to try. I will…read moresay that upon arrival, everything seemed to be going fine. The owner greeted us at the door, it was fairly empty so there was no wait and we were seated right away. The ambiance is nice. It does look like you've stepped into the VIP area of a restaurant, so it was cute -- not fancy, but cute. The owner then told us about the restaurant being inspired by his mother, they've been around for 10 years, explained the menu etc., it was nice. He also told us that he hadn't been to Jamaica since a kid and that raised an eyebrow -- but we let it go because he wasn't the cook. MIND YOU, I brought my cousin here (who is Jamaican) after seeing decent reviews about it. He brought over our first round of drinks and they were really good. We really enjoyed them. They weren't strong at all, tasted like juice. So I would recommend just getting juice instead of the +$5 to add rum. As we began to order and look at the menu, the prices were really HIGH, but I guess he was going for upscale cuisine -- so we said OK, let's see what this entails. We all ordered the Taste of the Island plater that gave an oxtail, curry goat and jerk chicken, rice and peas, plaintains and a tiny side salad. I wasn't mad at the portions given, but the flavor didn't hit the mark at all. NOW LETS GET INTO THE FOOD The Jerk Chicken was OVERLY spicy; we couldn't even enjoy the flavor. The oxtails were fatty, sweet and BLACK. Not enjoyable at all. The goat was OK, but not very flavorful in my opinion. The beef patties were good, but probably out of a box. The Roti was good and the oxtail dipping sauce was good. The Honey BBQ Wings were pretty good and cooked well. The Mac'n'Cheese -- DO NOT GET THIS. It literally has NO taste and reminded me of the cup mac'n'cheese that you put the powder cheese in. It took so long to bring it out, I guess he kept forgetting about it (they said everything is made to order) -- which, IDK how you make mac'n'cheese to order. Real cooks know, Mac n cheese is NOT a 5-minute made to order meal. He also didn't ask how we enjoyed the meal -- which I felt like he knew what we knew when he saw that not only did the other table leave a plate full of food (the meats) but our plates resembled the same -- he still collected his coin. There is a 20% gratuity that is added on at the end that is ridiculous considering the prices are already so expensive -- MIND YOU, it is not "Elevate Cuisine", its basic Jamaican dishes on Ikea plates. No special plating, no unique sauces or display, no chef's plating or anything. Just a plate of food. Everyone's bill came in over $100. The table nearby us order the same thing and inquired whether or not we liked our food, but we'd just gotten our food and hadn't tried it yet -- we did warn them about the chicken being spicy, but not everything else. They came after us and left before us and left everything on the plate except the rice and peas. I love black owned businesses and I wish this much more success, but I would NOT recommend it to anyone that is looking for authentic Jamaican food.

Oxtail with greens was amazingly flavorful and portions generous…read more The greens were the best. Beats Carribean crown. Plantains were not good and tasted old and reheated Curry goat was ok, just not great. Double was excellent. Will definitely be visiting again

The lack of respect shown to customers at this restaurant is unbelievable. We ordered doubles and…read morewere presented only six grains of chana, while the rest was drenched in pepper sauce. It was so overloaded with sauce that it was impossible to enjoy. The portions were disappointing, the preparation was careless, and it felt like no attention was given to quality or cutomer satisfaction. At one point, it felt like we were being treated as if we were begging for free food, we were paying customers

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! the doubles are incredible. i tried the banana fritters for the first time and…read morethey were bite size fried banana bread, 10/10. i've been coming here for a decade and everything from here has been delicious, i would recommend the ox tail or curry goat. restaurant is always clean. tons of parking available. the lady who works the counter is so sweet!! (again) i love this place. i can't wait to come back and get more doubles.

As I walked into the restaurant, there were no one inside so I had enough time to ask my questions…read more She was delightful and very helpful in explaining what my questions were. I ordered the Dahl goat roti, plantains and a doubles. It's curry chick peas with in the skin. It was clean but couldn't understand why there were no customers except for the call in orders. But overall the tables and ambience was nice. Oh my total was $24. Didn't think it supported what I received., the food was a mid for me. I like my curry goat cooked until tender no chewing a lot. I'm going to give this place a 6. Was disappointed with my overall experience. Check it out and let me know your .experience. I didn't want to bring it up but I actually threw up everything I ordered and ended up in the hospital. Couldn't stop throwing up? Don't know why I had that reaction? I'm changing my rating to a don't know why it made me sick? (3) rating..

Jerk Hut was definitely a true authentic experience but the jerk was a little different from what…read moreI'm used to, but it was still good. I had the escoviche shrimp, first time & I was not disappointed! The cabbage was just ok - It didn't have a taste to me, but the rice and peas were on point! that passionfruit rum punch! That drink put me out lol I only had one and it was really strong. That's all you need! #j#jerkt#tampaf#floridaf#foode#eating they do have an option to eat from the buffet or you can order off the menu, I'm not a big buffet eater, lol so I chose to order my food off the menu! But, to each his own it literally took 20 extra minutes for the oxtail, cabbage and rice and peas to come out, I had already finished my food, the waitress said they did not see it on the ticket, which was crazy to me because there was literally nobody in there when we went.

They're a bit inconsistent. When they're good they're really good, but the last few times I ordered…read morethe food wasn't as flavorful as I'm accustomed to from them. The atmosphere is welcoming. They have a dining area that doubles as a party space. I don't know the schedule of events but weekends are generally good to go if you want a dancehall vibe. The bar area is welcoming as well. I often sit there and meet friendly people who like to talk and get to know you.

Mrs jasmine was a gem! I made sure to call ahead and ensure they had carrot juice since I was…read moredriving 40 minutes to this location. She mentioned they were fully stocked. I came in and the breakfast smelled delicious! I got a small order of ackee and salt fish with plantain and fried dumplings! I mentioned I was low in iron and she recommend the calloloo and it was absolutely delicious! So flavorful and I heard it has way more nutrients than spinach! It was a delicious bite! I also bought a few natural juices and some bun and cheese for a treat! Definitely would come back! Thank you Mrs jasmine for your kindness !

I stopped in for some food but just settled on two juices. The ginger beer and the turmeric & Irish…read moremoss. These juices I hope will be beneficial to my overall health I am hoping due to the benefits of their ingredients. The service was hospitable and quick. Nice ambiance. Loved the taste of the turmeric & Irish moss I tried.

Sherry's Trini Flavors had me feeling like I accidentally stepped through a secret Caribbean…read morewormhole and landed somewhere between Port of Spain and a gas station parking lot in Florida. The giant NOW OPEN banner was flapping like it personally invited me, and the storefront painted in bold Trinidad flag colors looked ready to hand out citizenship papers with every order. I walked in thinking I'd grab a quick bite. Rookie mistake, one look at the doubles and suddenly I'm ordering five. Then I'm calling my aunt and cousin like it's a family emergency: "Allyuh want doubles? Because these looking SERIOUS." Next thing you know, I'm walking out with ten doubles like I'm catering a small festival. And let me tell you, these doubles? Soft bara, perfectly seasoned channa, pepper and tamarind sauce hugging everything like a warm Caribbean auntie. I've basically been on a doubles‑only diet since, and honestly, I feel spiritually aligned. I even ate one cold from the fridge and it still slapped. That's when you know it's real. Then there's the boneless curry chicken with buss‑up‑shut. Pure comfort. The kind of meal that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. The potatoes were soft enough to spread on a cracker, the channa was rich and earthy, and the chicken tasted like somebody's grandmother was in the back whispering, "Put a lil' more seasoning, nah." The buss‑up‑shut was fluffy, torn, and ready to scoop up every drop of curry like it had a mission. And the pepper sauce? Flavorful. Respectful. Not trying to fight me or send me to the ER. A rare and beautiful thing. The place is clean, the parking is plentiful, and the staff has real Trini accents that instantly make everything feel more authentic. Even the way they say "Next!" has rhythm. Next time, I'm calling ahead for dhal phourie, because clearly this place does not miss and I'm not risking it selling out. If you see me there again, mind your business! I'm probably ordering another ten doubles and living my best life.

Since moving from New York to Florida, I've been on a serious mission trying to find good Trini…read morefood, because anybody who knows knows not every place serving roti is actually serving roti. I happened to find Sherry's Trini while I was in Orlando for an exam and decided to give it a try. I ordered the potato and channa roti with pepper sauce on the side. The potato and channa was yum, well-seasoned. The pepper sauce was everything I needed. Now for the roti itself. If you're accustomed to a good dhalpuri or buss up shut, this one might leave you wanting a little more. It wasn't bad, but it lacked that soft, delicate, flaky texture. The filling was carrying the meal more than the roti did. Overall though, I appreciated finally finding a place in Florida serving Trini food that actually tastes like somebody put some love into it. It's hard to come by down here. While the roti wasn't exactly what I was hoping for, the potato and channa definitely satisfied the craving and I'd still come back to get some other fixes.

The best thing about eating out with friends is that you get to try a bunch of food. I came with a…read moreTrini and a Guyanese friend, and they ordered for us. We tried doubles, Aloo, Gobi, curry, dessert, dhal roti, bunch of stuff. I really enjoyed the food, especially the spicy stuff. One thing I noticed, is that they had a lot of Chinese stuff. I definitely will come back and try more stuff because this place is very well assorted with a large variety. Everything was very tasty and the service was pretty good.

This was my second time coming, the first time the food was a bit greasy, but this time I have to…read moresay the food was absolutely delicious. The doubles was not overly greasy. It was not overly spicy, and I was able to add my own spice level to it on the side. I got the cook up rice with chicken. It was not overly salty or heavily seasoned, which was nice because you got to enjoy the flavors of the coconut milk in the rice and all of the seasonings. It was not greasy as well. I enjoyed the meal. The ambience was very nice. They had music playing, felt like I was in New York and the workers were really nice. They greeted me and all the other customers and made sure we got what we needed. The line does get a little backed up so if you're in a rush maybe come back when you have a little bit more time. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely come back here again. everything was fresh. It was super clean and definitely a place to bring your family and friends for good food. The owner was also there she was walking around interacting with the customers as well. She's was very friendly and would highly recommend giving this place a try.