Up until recently, I was convinced there is only one option for decent Jerk Chicken in Roanoke, VA,…read moreReggae Grub, but after trying Island Jerk, located on Melrose Avenue, I'm happy to say there is another great Jerk spot. The brilliant green-painted food stand gives an incredible aesthetic and draws you in while making you crave delicious food. Additionally, the master barbequer/chef is a wizard with his Jamaican Jerk pan/smoker. What he produces is pure culinary magic. One of the greatest strengths of his Jerk Chicken is the savory, spiced and smoked flavors coming through in every bite. Another great element of this food stall is the variety of ways you can order your Jerk. While a lot of time and preparation go into cooking the food, the service is quick enough for the quality of the cuisine. The prices are reasonable too considering the state of the economy right now. I personally think local places like this gem are worth visiting and I look forward to trying other items on Island Jerk's menu in the near future.

There food need to be checked cuz it's getting ppl sick I will never understand why people eat…read morethere food

Delicious! I saw this small food truck on my way to Wendy's (right across the street.) I quickly…read moremade a u-turn & headed over to try this place. Wasn't sure if it was open or not so I went to the window (side closest to the street) and the lady told me they were open. Everything on the menu sounded good but I like to keep it simple when I try a place for the first time. I wanted to try the curry chicken & the jerk chicken but didn't want to get 2 meals. Lucky for me I didn't have to because they had a combo which included the jerk and curry ($15). All combos come with cabbage and rice. I also ordered a side of plantains (3 for $1) and 2 orders of coco bread ($3 each). The lady informed me that her microwave fell so she wasn't able to heat the coco bread up for me. But that was no biggie because I heated it when I got home. Curry Chicken: OMG SO GOOD. The cabbage and the rice with the beans and potatoes melt in your mouth. If I would've known how good it was I would've gotten the curry chicken alone. Very flavorful and not spicy (I'm not a fan of spicy.) It took everything in me to stop eating lol. Jerk Chicken: They put either a mild or spicy bbq sauce on it so for me it tasted like a spicy bbq chicken. Definitely has the HEAT of jerk chicken so if you like spicy then you'll like it. Plantains: I'm used to the Dominican plantains which are much bigger & softer, but these were thinly sliced and still pretty soft. Not complaining because they were still good & she cooks them fresh so they took a little longer to be served. I didn't mind because I enjoy fresh food. Definitely was not disappointed. Coco Bread: Yummy! Not too sweet and very soft. And you get a big piece. Overall WONDERFUL. They had the Jamaican music playing through their sound system to create the ambiance, didn't mind waiting for the hot food and she let me pay for my meal after it was done. I truly feel like I ate out of somebody's kitchen in their home. No hours were posted so not sure when they are open. They also DELIVER for a $4 fee! FINALLY a good Jamaican place in Lynchburg!

Served burnt chicken stick for $5, saw tub of chicken sitting Out, threw it away. Avoid this food…read moretruck..

From the outside, this restaurant tends to attract people to enter and try it out. And that is…read moreprecisely what I did today. I guess I was impressed with all the food picture posters taped to its front windows. I really had high expectations that I would enjoy it and its food. But there are times that no matter how much you try, you are disappointed. And this was one of those times. Inside, I was impressed with the restaurant's colorful and lively decor, especially its very creative bar design. The place was almost empty with only one family dining at one of the booths. The very hospitable and friendly owner welcomed me, took me to one of the booths and handed me a menu. To drink I ordered a Pineapple Soda. For appetizer I ordered a Beef Patty and Cornbread. And for my main entrée, I ordered from their Specialty section of the menu, The Caribbica Plantain Burger. Between the owner and his wife they served me the different items of my order. The Jamaican Pineapple Soft Drink came in a bottle. As was about to drink it from the bottle when the owner's wife brought me a glass with ice. As I was pouring the soda into the glass, I noticed that it didn't look too clean. Then they brought me a plate with the Beef Patty and a square piece of corn bread. The patty didn't look too fresh. Its dough had wrinkles, like if it was not served fresh but reheated in a microwave. The cornbread was somewhat tasteless. I didn't complain because I didn't want to hurt their feelings, since they were so nice people. The wife of the owner comes by and asked what I wanted on my burger, without telling me that there was an extra fee for some of the items she mentioned. I then notice that a young Asian couple that were dining there got up and went to the counter and spent some time there discussing before they walked out. When the Caribbica Plantain Burger arrived, the first thing I noticed was that it was served with chips, and not with seasonal fries like listed on the menu, and that the sweet fried plantains were not acting as buns like in the menu description. But it looked good so I went on to eat it. As I was eating it, I noticed it did have buns under the plantains, but they weren't that fresh and you could tell that the burger patty came from being frozen and had become dry in the process on unfreezing it. The plantains were the only good thing about this burger. But I didn't complain. I ate what I could, waited, and asked what they had for dessert. It was either Chocolate cake ot Coconut cake. They told me they had ran out of their Rum cake. So I ordered the Coconut cake. When the slice arrived, I noticed it looked a bit dry. Even the frosting was not soft. Like if it was sliced and sitting there for a long time. Then I tasted a piece and what a disappointment. It tasted like insecticide. I could not stand it anymore. I called over the lady server and explained why I would not eat this cake and returned it. The husband came by and asked if I wanted the Chocolate cake instead. I told him, No Thanks. When I walked over to the restroom to wash my hands, I passed by the kitchen and it didn't look very clean at all. Afterwards, I paid my bill, and when I got home, I noticed the following statement written on the bottom of the receipt: "ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds. Same day exchanges with receipt may apply at management's discretion. By dining with us, guests agree to house policies." I definitely not recommend this restaurant at all, and consider it one of my worst dining experiences ever and a waste of my money.

Omg this place is amazing. The best red snapper outside of the Caribbean. Everything on the menu is…read moreso good.

Food is awesome! We had the Jerk chicken meal with rice n peas and Mac n cheese. Also had an order…read moreof the Jerk chicken nachos. The guys in the truck were super friendly and very helpful with ordering. Definitely deserves 5 stars.

Have tried this food truck twice recently. Food is tasty. Both times, service was kind of rude and…read moreran out of food very early in the evening (6:15 PM on a Friday at a brewery is a bit early to be crossing out menu items). The second time, my order was misplaced or forgotten...waited 30 mins before I realized that people who ordered after me were receiving their orders before me. Even so, service was VERY slow. A little expensive but not outrageous. All in all--I'd seek out a different option if available.

It's really frustrating trying to reach Delicias del Caribe. They never seem to answer the phone,…read moreand there's no voicemail or message to let you know if they're closed or when they'll reopen. It makes it hard to plan an order or visit. I hope they improve their communication, because good customer service starts with being reachable.

I ordered their pork bellies with yuka fries and sweet fried plantains. I also ordered flan,…read morebecause I love it. It came with a sauce, a mixture of mayo and ketchup. I think most people would like this. I did not. But I hate ketchup. I'm not a good person to judge it. The pork bellies were good. They had a lot of meat on them. More so than other pork bellies that I have had at several other restaurants. They were very tasty but a little tough. I think a little marinating could resolve that. They had a wonderful crisp to them. The yuka fries were fantastic! Super crunchy on the outside and super soft and delicious on the inside. Yuka makes the best fries. The plantains were ok. Normally, ripe plantains are sweet and soft. These were not as sweet as they normally and were a bit too firm. The flan was great. It had a lovely silky texture and had a wonderful caramel flavor. I would definitely come here again. I would recommend anyone try it.

A few coworkers and I decided to try this place after work. It's a fairly new place. When we…read morewalked in it had the feel of an old time diner, nothing elaborate or fancy. Just tables and a few pool tables. Every single staff member we came in contact with was friendly and amazing! All of us ordered the same meal. Fish and shrimp. Listen, I was worried about eating seafood in a new city and at a new place, it was BEYOND DELICIOUS! The portion sizes were ridiculous! We all had leftovers to box up. The fish was crispy on the outside and tender and delicious on inside. The shrimp.. worthy of seconds! Service was spot on. After talking with the server for a bit, next time we are diving in to the "taste of the islands." I portion of all meats cooked for the day! Can't Wait!! Go here! Eat here!

Great place to eat, food was delicious and season to taste (chicken wings (fried, lemon pepper,…read morebbq) fries, (regular and sweet potato), Mac n cheese. Great service, Great cooks, pleasant personalities and good atmosphere. Visiting the area and will come back.

Passing through the area, I thought I'd give this place a try despite the lack of reviews...long…read morestory short, this is one of the best $20+/- meals I've ever had. The restaurant was neat and clean, and the lady was very welcoming and friendly, but the food...wow. I had the oxtail, which came with a small salad, a huge serving of rice, fried plantains, and a black bean gravy/sauce (I'm not familiar with the cuisine, so I don't know what anything is called..). The seasoning and preparation of each aspect of the meal was simply stellar. Even the presentation would not have been out of place at a fancy joint. The serving size was huge; I am a BIG eater and could not finish everything. I was the only patron, but I was there at an odd time (mid-afternoon on a Sunday). If this place isn't absolutely packed during normal meal times, then, Roanoke, you are missing out on a true gem.

We ordered the fried pork and the fried chicken with sides of rice and beans as well as fried…read moreplantains. The pork and chicken was so dry that I found myself excessively chewing and taking sips of water trying to get it down, although the flavor and seasoning was ok. Even the rice was dry and kind of hard, like old rice. The pikliz was not very fresh and was warm made me wonder about food safety. They do give alot of food. I am Haitian, I cook Haitian and eating Haitian food my whole life so I know what it's supposed to taste like. The environment was absolutely awful, I thought I was going to go in and sit and down to eat, but when I walked in there I felt like I was in an oven. They did not have any air conditioning on and their thermostat actually showed the inside temperature of 98 degrees inside of the restaurant. When I asked them if there was AC they told me the vent was just turned the wrong way which was not truthful, the window units were clearly not powered on. I couldn't barely take standing to wait for my food and felt sick for a while after standing in 98 Degrees restaurant for about 25 minutes waiting for my food. I ended up eating in my car and only ate a little of the food and discarded the rest.

The food is beyond delicious, well worth the strange service and dubious aura.read more

This is probably our favorite restaurant in Roanoke. Delicious food and drinks, try the guava…read morejuice! The owners are so kind. We keep coming back and are never disappointed with the food. Also highly recommend trying the vinegar hot sauce, it's delicious and they sell it by the bottle!

Amazing!! Authentic and pure Puerto Rican food. I know because I am boricua and I can tell…read more Delicious and fresh. Is like tasting the island. My new favorite place.