Whoever reads this! This is the review you need, look no further!! I was in the Suisun area and was…read moresearching "food near me" when I saw this place. I love beef patties so I decided I'd give it a try! The special for Monday was goat (not my fav) and chicken...but I chose to just get patties.....until I got there. Upon arrival, the staff were very welcoming and greeted us with beautiful smiles. The music was playing gospel!!! My favorite!! Yay!! And I didn't even realize at first. Hehehe.. The establishment had snacks, drinks, clothes, fresh ginger, frozen fresh fish, oils, ice cream, soaps...you name it! They had it! When it was time to order, I told them I was skeptical of the goat and was thinking about passing on the chicken this time. BUT he insisted...and when he showed me the chicken, it looked and smelled amazing!!! So I said what the heck! I went from only getting 2 beef patties to buying 2 stewed chicken plates ($15), 4 patties ($3.75 each), 1 festival bread ($0.99) and 2 coco breads ($2.75 each) for a total of about ($60-$65). Everything was a 10/10!!!! No kidding!!!! We also got 2 mango drinks (less than $5 for both) and a pack of sherly cookies ($2.50). One of the drinks was 100% juice, and they had many other traditional Jamaican beverages as well as non-alcoholic drinks. I live in the Berkeley area but I will be making the drive again and again!! I'm hooked! :), "Every Little Thing Jamaican" is everything I've been looking for I Jamaican food!!! May God continue to bless you family, and I thank you for allowing me to experience a little piece of Jamaica....in Cali! See you soon!! WWJD.. :) BTW: The pictures don't do enough justice! ((My lightening wasn't that good!)) I need a better camera!

I have been there on Sundays after church. The food has not…read moredisappointed me yet. The portions can vary dependingon who is fixing the plate.

I've never tried Haitian food before and was excited to try T'chaka. Fellow Yelpers had nice things…read moreto say about this restaurant and I agree. I started with the Ginger Sorrel drink and it had a nice bit of spice from the ginger. I ordered the Oxtail and it was so tender fall off the bone and tasty. The service was good and I would definitely be back:)

Ordered Griot lunch and Sorell Ginger. My 1st time trying this and I really enjoyed it. Tender…read morepieces of pork that appeared fried and the occasional crunch was nice. It started off tasting a little vinegary but I quickly got used to it. Those and the plaintain piece were my favorites - oh and the drink. The fritters and beans/rice could use more flavor but they were ok. I wish they included flatware and napkins since I was at a hotel. They did include a straw however. Would I eat it again? Absolutely.

Great food great service. The oxtails and paella definitely Caribbean comfort food I was stuffedread more

Every time I'm in town I make it a point to stop here. The cozy atmosphere and unique interior is…read morealways one that brings comfort before the food even makes it to the table. The service is always impeccable with every server and bartender demonstrating strong knowledge of the menu and the details of each dish and drink. They have such a variety of flavors and cocktails you can't find anywhere else in the area. My favorite dish is the oxtail with a side of their homemade roti, although the roti is traditionally used for the curry, they complement each other so well. Pro tip, ask for their house hot sauce for a little extra kick and sit at the bar for extra fast service!

I came here on Friday night with a friend. Staff does a good job checking on us. However, one of…read moretheir recommendations was a huge fail. Amongst the items they recommended was the ribs and chicken combo. Ribs were tender but they were just basic bbq sauce ribs. My friend was disappointed since he expected them to lean on Caribbean flavors. I had the chicken and oxtail combo which included rice and beans, and plantains. Decent size portion with a couple of oxtails, two thighs and drumstick. The proteins were moist and tender, but very under-sauced. The collard greens were tender and velvety! I'd suggest that too. It can get loud. But I think that was mostly because people are compensating when one table is loud.

This was my first time having Caribbean food and it did not disappoint. Everything was flavorful…read moreand cooked so well. First, the plantains were so crisp outside and super soft inside. The sweetness from the plantains paired so well with the savory flavors of the meats. The jerk pork was tender, crisp in some spots, and delicious; the jerk chicken was perfectly cooked, well-roasted on the outside, and not at all dry inside; the oxtail was yummy and so tender. My favorite was definitely the jerk chicken. Then, previous to this plate, I've only had red bean rice, which was soggy rice mixed with red beans, so the seasoning on this rice surprised me, and it tasted so good. Besides the yummy food, the staff at this establishment were super welcoming and generally friendly. I haven't been met with such warm service in a while.

The God answered my prayers!…read more This place is a Caribbean food gem! I've been looking for some good jerk oxtail, and apparently the Lord heard my prayers because this hit the spot. Everything is freshly made, the portions are generous, and the meat is packed with flavor. The oxtail was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the jerk pork was ridiculously juicy and flavorful. I also tried the jerk chicken and NY strip. The chicken actually stole the show--the steak was good, but the jerk chicken had that extra something that made me keep going back for another bite. And of course, the coconut rice and plantains were the perfect companions to all that rich, savory goodness. My only wish? Give me something fresh and refreshing on the side! A little salad, slaw, or something with some acidity would balance out all that richness beautifully. Overall, though, everything was delicious, portions were big, and my Caribbean food cravings have officially been satisfied. Definitely coming back!

This is the first Back A Yard Jamaican Food location I visited when they first opened years ago…read more Now they have multiple locations throughout the South Bay, including San Jose. I came back after many years and also tried the San Jose location. Back A Yard is a good introduction for people who are new to Jamaican food or want something familiar. It's not quite like authentic Jamaican food cooked at home, where you get more of those bold spices and seasonings, but I understand they're cooking for the masses. Overall, the food is decent, the service is always good, and the portions are okay. Definitely not a bad choice when you're craving Jamaican food.

Me and my good friend took a trip to check out this spot. We had an incredible experience at Island…read moreTaste. Energy/ music of the establishment is positive. The woman working the front was very helpful. Sharing what dishes she likes best. (You'll have to go ask her yourself) Mark cooked up our fabulous meal. Everything we had was delicious oxtails, goat, pork Grab a house made hibiscus/ginger drink. (We ordered some to take back home to San Francisco) Looking forward to returning anytime I can I recommend this business!

The service was good and the workers were friendly. There is some seating inside. The food didn't…read moretake too long to come out either. They provide sauces that you can use as well. I got the bolt (jerk chicken served with rice and peas) as well as the beef patty. The meal was definitely filling and savory. If you are a fan of Carribean food, I would recommend this place. The salad and rice went well with the chicken. The beef patty was nothing special.

This is my favorite restaurant in Marin county! My only complaint is the San Rafael location is so…read moresmall, if you go during their busy hours good luck finding a spot to sit at! They do have a to-go area where you can place order and pick it up, rather than going into the actual restaurant. My go to dish is the bistec sandwich, paired with their house special hot sauce, it is soooo good!!!! They also sell bottles of their hot sauce and salad dressing which is amazing. I recently tried their plantain burrito and it was also very delicious. My go to drink is their ponche which is super refreshing, especially during their summer months. I always forget to take photos of the food before I eat here because I am so excited to always dig in! I'll aim to come back soon to take photos and update my review. I love that they also have a mill valley location as well as Petaluma!

If you are craving delicious Puerto Rican food, this is the place to go! They have a few locations…read morebut the one in San Rafael seems to be the largest of the bunch. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Food comes out fast and hot. I really like the bistec encebollado combo, as well as the spicy creole prawns. The sandwiches are all pretty good as well. I love that they have Pique (the vinegary sauce) at every table. It's soooo good! This place does get pretty packed and there is usually a line but it's worth it!