When I want comfort food and island vibes, Dubplate Kitchen has me coming back again and again for…read moretheir delicious vegan Jamaican plates. Yelp has me clocking trips here going back to when they first opened in 2018 and I must say they just keep getting better! I'm always warmly greeted when I stop in and enjoy the relaxed vibes while I wait for my takeout order- chatting with the friendly staff and listening to the great music they play while my food is prepared fresh to order. The vegan oxtail, which they make in-house, is my absolute favorite. The plate comes with rice and peas, salad, and plantains. If they have vegan Jamaican Patties available I always get some of those as well (pro tip: they reheat well). Sadly, those veggie-stuffed pastries are frequently sold out, so if you see them get them! When cold weather comes around, I'm all about the Ital soup. It's so simple and flavorful. If I feel a cold coming on this soup is one of my favorite remedies. It's also worth noting that the vegan options have really expanded over the years, and made from scratch, which I definitely appreciate. Dubplate is in my regular rotation for a reason. Check them out!

my main reference to caribbean food is back a yard…read more oxtail - excellent. might be better than backayard jerk chicken - not as good as backayard brown stew chicken - it was ok. a bit of a sweet and savory type of dish. curry chicken - just tasted like a basic yellow thai curry rice portions were good. expensive for the portions, but seems par for caribbean food. staff, especially the cashier lady, was very friendly.

We visited the restaurant on Sunday noon and were seated immediately. The space was big with lots…read moreof tables and booths. It wasn't busy when we came so our food came out quickly. - Jerk chicken: our favorite! The chicken was tender and super flavorful. The marinade and sauce seeped into the meat. - Oxtail: good. The meat was tender and the sauce was delicious. - Pressed fried plantain: good. The plantain complemented the jerk chicken beautifully. It was slightly crispy and the plantain inside was tender. - Sweet steamed plantain: good. It tasted more like dessert to me as to entree. The sweet plantain was tender and sweet! - BBQ chicken wings: good. The chicken wings were big pieces. What I like was the sauce sticked to the wings and it was flavorful. - Sorrel drink: interesting flavor but it grew on me. It was sour and sweet with a hint of flower.

Love this place! I really should drop by more often!…read more This time I tried the Curry Goat just to try something new and different. I've never had goat before and most Americans I know would say "ewww" because we're not used to it - but I thought it was really good! Not gamey, not tough or stringy as I feared - it was actually tender and good! I think the curry helps. Be brave people! Step outside of the comfort zone!

Best lunch spot in town, the oxtail stew is amazing as well as their signature hot sauce. Ken and…read moreDebbie are an amazing team and make you feel like family. I've been going for years and will continue going for years more.

Stopped by on my way to catch the 142 bus to get to the airport. The space is welcoming and the…read moreservice is good. I purchased a beef patty and a chicken club sandwich and both we delicious! This is a great spot and the perfect location. The next time I am visiting Sacramento, I will stop and have a sit down meal.

We tried this popular place on a Tuesday night and was able to walk and immediately be sat. Our…read morewaiter Dez was funny and had great recommendations. The decor was country but comfortable. I liked that after a table is used then they sweep around it and really clean it and put a sanitized sign on it. We happened to be there before 6 pm so got a few happy hour special prices. Now to reason we stopped by, the food. We loved the artichoke dip, so cheezy. The fried chicken was delicious and moist. The biscuits and Mac and cheese were great as well. They even make their own dressing and I loved the dill ranch, yum! We saved room for dessert and loved the banana cream pudding with homemade whipped cream. Delicious!

Dear Fixins' Team,…read more We had a great experience at your restaurant last night. My friends and I ( industry professionals ourselves) were out for a friend date, and Cheri was our server. She was exceptional--sweet, intentional, and made us feel well cared for. She's a natural. And interesting, just cool auntie vibes all day. Cheri checked on us timely and kept our drinks filled even after we paid the check. She also made sure we all had to-go bags tailored to our needs. The food was fantastic as well: - I had the sides (beans and rice, collard greens, and potato salad) along with a cornbread muffin to go. - Olive loved the shrimp and grits, as well as the cornbread muffins. And had another to go. - Dude had the fried chicken breast plate with mac & cheese and grits, which was basically two meals. Thank you for a wonderful evening and great service! Best regards, Ace

I stop here every time I am in the area. My fat cells won't let me drive. Wonderful food!…read more Tori's has to be on your Gumbo Trail!

Tori's Place is a charming spot for soul food. The outside may not look like much, but there is a…read morelot of love to be found here. I was recommended Tori's Place for their fried chicken so I gave it a shot. I found the lightly crispy skin to be excellent. You can see the herbs and spices that they use in the breading and the taste is outstanding. It's one of the best chicken skins I've had. The combo meal comes with three pieces - a wing, thigh, and drum. You also get your choice of side as well as their hot water butter cornbread. Though I loved the exterior taste of the chicken, I found the inner part to be less quality than I would have liked. Certainly not bad, but I could tell that the actual chicken quality wasn't as high. As fried chicken is, the grease factor is there so expect to use a lot of napkins! The side I chose was mac and cheese, and Tori's doesn't skimp! I found their portion to be very nice. The mac and cheese was also very creamy and soft. It was very comforting to eat. The cornbread was interesting and very large. It wasn't my favorite thing, but it was an interesting bite for sure. Tori's is especially famous for their gumbo, so the next time I go I'm going to give it a try!

We've stopped into Sol Cubano for some fun casual dates as well as with friends when we were all…read morecraving Cuban food. Parking can be a little tough during peak hours but there's usually spaces available in the parking lot, even if they're further down the business strip. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner options Wed-Sat they have a good variety of items to choose from. If you're a coffee person, there's is delicious and strong. My personal favorite is the Cuban sandwich, but we love exploring new items on the menu and have been working our way through it. Some other items we've tried and enjoyed are the shredded beef omelette, tostones rellenos, papa rellena, along with flan for dessert. The best way to explore the menu is by sharing items with friends. if you like hot sauce, theirs is also delicious and goes well on a lot of their dishes. The team here is so sweet and we're always happy to dine at Sol Cubano.

My friends and I came to this spot on a whim and we love this hidden gem…read more As soon as you walk in you can smell the spices and see the guava/guava + cheese rolls. Hostess was friendly, prompt, and seated us quickly. I love the inside decor and the feeling of being on the island. I plan to come back again and introducing this spot to my other friends! I hope they open a location closer to midtown Sacramento, I'm sure it'd be a hit

I had lunch earlier today. Service was 10/10 my server there named Angel recommended really great…read morefood to try. He was always attentive, made sure i had everything I needed and just overall made my first time eating there a great experience.

Kat with K is amazing! Great service, conversation and just an overall nice human. Very attentive…read moreand drinks were never empty.

Lola's caught my eye when I was visiting Willie's, a different Sacramento favorite, and their menu…read moredrew me in. You don't see a lot of Puerto Rican centric restaurants in California much less Sacramento so I was excited to try something different. We sampled a smorgasbord of different menu items but the two that really stuck with me and the ones that I will be back for were the Cubano sandwich and the chopped cheese. The beef in the chopped cheese was well seasoned and it felt light but filling at the same time. The tanginess of the pickle in the Cubano really balances out the heavier pork ingredients. The bread was so crunchy I could have made an ASMR video just based on the crunch. Both dishes were common if you are familiar with or spending time in New York, but it's really awesome that there's a place in Sacramento to go when you are craving a chopped cheese or Cubano. The restaurant was clean and the service was top notch. I wish other restaurants would leave a small carafe of soda at the desk so we don't have to ask for refills. There's a lot more of the menu to explore so I think another visit is in my future. I just hope I won't panic and just order the chopped cheese, but that wouldn't be the end of the world.

Had a lovely meal at Lola's with a friend. The empadillas and the arroz con pollo were absolutely…read moredelicious. Packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. We were so full that we didn't end up ordering dessert. However, we will definitely be back once the weather cools down to try more items on the menu. Only suggestion- would love to see a mocktails menu.

I love this place the food is delicious, oxtails done right Every-time I'm on this side of time i…read morealways stop by. I told all my co workers about this place so now they go. If you want authentic good Caribbean food this is the ONLY place you want to go

The spot is located in North Sacramento and doubles as a Caribbean Market to where you can buy your…read moreherbs spices and drinks. Wait times can be a little lengthy, especially for dinner time hours. So my advice would be not to come here hungry, plan ahead. Speaking of planning ahead, if you want some of their popular dishes like goat, oxtails in the fish my best advice is to call ahead of time or go early and beat the crowd to ensure you get the dish you would like. They did mention that they are on delivery apps as well. But if you choose to drive over, I had a hard time finding it as they are tucked in the corner exactly next door to Chevron. The staff was nice and helpful.

So wasn't t expecting to be stopping to eat , until I saw this place . The service was friendly and…read morehelpful and for a food truck kinda set up , the area is very comfortable and I'm not an outdoor eater , but didn't hesitate to say "I'm eating here" I had the Havana Cuban sandwich which came with chips (I forgot to ask the kind but were a kettle chip with a bit of spice to them) . While eating I saw the menu board with a caramel horchata latte , so I had to get one too. If in the area this is most definitely a stop and enjoy meal

Delicious, flavorful, fantastic food. We ordered from the food truck at the midtown farmer's market…read more We definitely need to come into the restaurant!! Great customer service too!!