Stopped by on a road trip to Sacramento, and while the area felt a bit sketchy, the experience…read moreinside made up for it. The owner, Ruthie, was friendly and welcoming. Portions were huge--perfect for a hearty meal on the road. I especially loved the plantains, and the jerk chicken was flavorful. I haven't tried a ton of Caribbean food, so I can't compare extensively, but everything I had was satisfying. It's a bit out of the way, so probably more of a destination spot, but worth checking out if you're in the area and craving Caribbean flavors.

After a kids birthday party, one of our friends picked up some food where my bf and I got the…read morefollowing: Oxtail brown stew with gravy, scalloped potatoes, beans and rice for $23. Beef stewed with potatoes and carrots with sides of scalloped potatoes, beans and rice for $18.

I went in and I bought the fried chicken. It's the best fried chicken I have ever tasted. My kids…read moreare picky eaters and by the time I got home, we didn't have any chicken left. We tried going back before they closed, but we got there too late. cmCustomer service is amazing. The two lovely ladies that were there were so sweet and welcoming. I will definitely recommend this place to everyone I know and will be coming back for sure.

Never had any Jamaican food in this area so decided to give this a try. Ordered jerk chicken coco…read morebread and a spicy beef patty. Chicken was fork tender and delicious, and serving size was great for the price. Definitely want to come back and try the oxtail some day!

T'chaka is so good! Not sure what the lady name is but I believe she's the owner. She's always…read morefriendly and attentive to us. Also the young man who's the bartender/waiter he's very friendly as well. The food never disappoints every time I've eaten here. I've multiple dishes on the menu but this Snapper, is by far my favorite. The spices and seasonings are perfect. Everything about this dish is ! I recommend T'chaka again n again 10/10

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:)

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!

4.5/5 First time…read morehere and was pretty quiet on a Monday night. Inside was so colorful with plenty of seating. Staff was very patient and gave great recommendations. The table ordered the jerk chicken, 2 coconut salmons, 2 P.O.G.s and I ordered a paella oyo! There were rave reviews from the group for the plantains. Everyone enjoyed their meal and it was a very cozy warm experience. The paella was so crispy, the corn was delicious and it was flavorful! Excited to eat my left overs.

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.

Unfortunately Coconuts dramatically increased their prices in Sept 2026 and reduced quality; a…read morecombo was $24 and is now $38 and for much less food. What was previously a generous portion has been reduced to maybe 4 oz of meat, a single scoop of rice+beans, and a wedge of grilled cabbage to take up space on the plate. Far less jerk sauce too. SAD! I get increasing prices, people in Palo Alto will pay for anything, but why make service worse? Table service also fell off. We waited an hour for the food and were told this was because of a large party (5 adults, 3 kids) ordered off the new menu but the restaurant was more dead than I've ever seen it. Sorry people came to your restaurant and ordered food from the menu. I nearly offered to go back there and help. Manager gave us 10% off entrees after we asked twice, and claimed that the POS wouldn't let him comp anything-- seems like someone on the staff should know how to remove an item from a tab. Again I thought about offering to go back there and take a look. If you've got time to kill and don't mind a badly skewed price/quality ratio then go to Coconuts, but if you're looking for a normal experience at reasonable prices then maybe this isn't the spot.

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!

First time ordering from this place. I ordered via Uber. It…read morewas a Friday so I got the Escovitch which was disappointing. Food portion was great but the food lacked flavor. Rice and beans was mehh. Fish was in a breaded nugget form, the carrots were overcooked. Collard Greens has no flavor. Fried Plantains were delicious (it's hard to get that wrong) Fried Cornbread was very good. I was expecting more. I will give you his place another try. Maybe the Friday special is not their strongest.

Wow! Simply wow! I saw island taste Caribbean grill on DDD on food network. Being a local to San…read moreJose, I decided to give them a try and ordered some Grubhub from Island taste. Man! Am I glad I did. The oxtail tacos with cabbage and plantains are absolutely scrumptious. The sweetness of the fired plantains complements the savory and tender oxtail and the. An age provides the right amount of crunch making this a perfectly balanced dish. The side of plantains was perfect. Some crispy bits, some soft and creamy bits. Always delicious. And the Mac and cheese! Perfectly cooked pasta baked with a thick layer of crispy cheese on top. Chef's kiss! Definitely check them out. Highly recommended

Fantastic and authentic Jamaican cuisine in dtsj. We met the owner and he is a self taught cook…read moreonline, and brings inspiration from his Haitian and Jamaican family. The jerk chicken and curry goat were melt in your mouth tender and seasoned to perfection. Definitely spicy so don't come if you have no tolerance.

Wow, loved! I ordered the Pollo Al Horno with Sweet Plantains & Pinto Beans & it was delicious! I…read morehaven't had Puerto Rican food in years & it really hit the spot. The chicken was so flavorful & moist, the plantains were great as expected, & the beans were good too with a surprise piece of potato inside. It also came with a mixed green salad, it was a great value for price compared with the portion. The service was very friendly, I also ordered to the wrong location in Mill Valley but was able to call to cancel the order without charge. I picked up my order from the store/to-go section so I didn't see the restaurant space but just looking at the space I was in, it was so cute. They have some items for sale as well & a cute set up of their beverages. I love the use of colors on the building & space. I'm looking forward to coming back again soon! There are so many other items on the menu I would like to try especially the sandwiches!

Everyone raves about the food here so of course I had to stop by and try it…read more The menu is overwhelming but there was a person at the door who explained that the combinaciones are their most popular items, so I ordered pollo al horno which is baked boneless skinless chicken thighs served with organic salad, white rice, black or pinto beans, and plantain or P.R. fries. The food is good but I don't think I would order this meal again. What I will rave about is their house made hot pepper sauce. It's delicious, mild, sweet and tangy. The seating is family style or community seating where sitting with others at their table is encouraged. Service is fast and the restaurant is usually busy. It's a unique experience and I'm sure I'll go back to try another menu item.

Customer service: I had an issue with door dash saying they…read morepicked up my order but never brought it to me... I was staying around the corner so it wasn't too much trouble for me to go pickup my food but I was already comfortable at home... so to make a long story short... the worker (I think maybe the owner not sure) she ended up accommodating my meal that the door dasher took and didn't make me pay again and even gave me some extra corn bread for the inconvenience. The worker that day was super sweet and I really appreciate good customer service now a days. A little kindness can make someone's day !! The food: corn bread 10/10, Mac n cheese 3/10 (it was very watery and not much flavor) hot links 6/10 they have a weird texture I think because they are home made... but the overall taste was decent... also in there defense I got the last batch of the day... I went when they were 10 minutes to closing... banana pudding 4/10 basic banana pudding nothing special

Original potato Salad recipe was the best Now it's just…read morepotatoes and sour cream Links are so bland the sauce doesn't even help In a dinner two meats, the links were loaded with only 4 rib :(