I wish so much success to this restaurant! My friend took me here as it's one of his favorite spots…read morein the area. We were the only guests when we arrived. The staff was so friendly and appreciative when hearing that it was my first time visiting. The waitress even brought out a sample of their goat dish. We ended up ordering the oxtail and chicken brown stew. Everything was super delicious and I believe the chef came in and checked on us. Overall ambiance was very cozy with Caribbean decor. Please check them out if you're able to!

It's like I ate at a different place than everyone else. There was one other party in the…read morerestaurant when we walked in at dinner time. We ordered chicken curry, jerk chicken, jerk ribs, and Rasta pasta with chicken breast. We also had the Jamaican patty as an appetizer. The Jamaican patty was ok, it got better as you ate it. Probably the most flavorful thing I tasted actually. My husband's ribs tasted like Costco ribs with jerk seasoning, pretty meh. The red beans and rice was alright but not great. My friend said her jerk chicken and the curry were alright. I had a small bite of the chicken curry and pulled several bones out of my mouth. I don't mind a leg bone or a thigh bone but when I'm pulling the little bones out that are no bigger than your fingernail, I'm not thrilled. My Rasta pasta was the biggest disappointment. The odd choice of vegetables makes sense when it arrives and you see it's literally frozen California vegetable blend that was microwaved and tossed in there. The red pepper and onion slices were so small they were more for color than flavor. The pasta was served in a "sauce" that was very thin, more like a broth, and not very flavorful. The chicken was also frozen and reheated, you could see the fake grill marks on it. It's like the dish you make when you arrive home drunk at 2:35 and are just throwing together whatever you have, but more poorly executed.

Good is great every time we come here, staff is friendly, good amount of food for the price. I…read moredefinitely recommer

Definitely one of the better Jamaican food places in northern Florida…read more Cabbage is cooked 100% perfect , first time I have ever ate my cabbage without hot sauce. Jerk chicken is well made jerk just not spicy enough for me but still good Rice and peas are dark and have good flavor Curry chicken is pretty solid , I would save some of it with some rice and peas then put it over eggs for breakfast They even have plantains and they are proper Prices are pretty decent to Only one I have found better in northern Florida and the panhandle is K & L Authentic Jamaican Cuisine in Tallahassee . They are the best outside Jamaica hands down

PALERMO PUERTO RICAN... UN AMOR PROHIBIDO…read more Ay, Dios mío... I walked into Palermo Puerto Rican in Florida thinking I was simply going to have dinner. Pero NO. What happened that day was something much more dangerous... I fell in love. I ordered the Christmas Plate, and the moment it arrived at the table, I froze. Pork. Arroz con gandules. Pasteles. Plátanos maduros. I whispered... "No puede ser..." One bite, and suddenly I wasn't in Florida anymore. I was back in Puerto Rico during Las Navidades. I could almost hear the coquí, the music, the laughter of family, and somebody in the distance yelling, "¡Dale, que llegó la comida!" The pork was tender and full of flavor. The arroz con gandules tasted like Christmas memories on a plate. The pasteles... AY, LOS PASTELES! I wasn't emotionally prepared. And those sweet plátanos maduros came into my life like the forbidden lover my mother warned me about. I looked at my plate and said: "¡¿POR QUÉ?! ¿POR QUÉ TUVE QUE CONOCERTE AHORA?" Because this wasn't dinner anymore. ESTO ERA AMOR PROHIBIDO. Every bite brought back memories of Puerto Rican Christmases--the food, the family, the music, the alegría, the traditions. It was nostalgia, happiness, heartbreak and romance all served on one plate. And when the last bite was gone... I stared at the empty plate like the final scene of a telenovela. "No te vayas... todavía tenemos una vida juntos." Palermo Puerto Rican, you didn't just feed me. You took me home. And now our love may be complicated... it may be dangerous... it may even be forbidden... PERO VOLVERÉ. Because some loves are simply too powerful to forget. ¡QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO, QUE VIVA LA NAVIDAD... Y QUE VIVA ESTE AMOR PROHIBIDO!

Everything was delicious. Maybe put a Cuban on the menu?…read moreThe pork was so tender and flavorful. The mofongo was not dry at all! Sangria was perfect. Not to much citrus! I would come back again when in the area.

I visited the Haitian shop because my daughter was doing a presentation on Haiti and needed the…read morepopular Haitian soda, Cola Couronne. Walking in there reminded me of my grandmother. She would have LOVED this place. They have everything a Haitian cook needs and wants. While I was there, I grabbed two bottle of Kremas! I'm glad I found this place and will be back to eat at the restaurant. The ladies are warm and welcoming. Love their energy!

Stopped in because my son needed some popular Haitian soda for a school project, and it turned into…read morea little treasure hunt.I also grabbed two bottles of Kremas while I was there. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, which made the visit feel personal. Definitely a spot I'll return to for both groceries and the restaurant.

Ideal is right! It's a cute little shop, and the customer service was great. The gentleman at the…read morecounter was polite and friendly. But oh the food! We only got one meal, the Griot, to split and try and it's delicious! The pork was amazing, tender and flavorful. We will absolutely be returning.

Food was fantastic, price was great. Service was rather quick and the ambiance was nice as well…read more Will be back soon.

Plates are portioned to expectation, cultural ambiance, with traditional Caribbean restaurant…read moreservice. Authentic, fresh and delicious

I ordered 2 plates of rice from this place today. One plate was white rice. the second was black…read morerice. I ordered it through Doordash. I noticed after my order was dropped off, that I was missing the black rice. I just tried to call the restaurant 3 times. The phone didn't ring at all the first 2 times. The 3rd time, it immediately started beeping like I was connected to a fax machine. I'm very surprised and disappointed with this place because they usually get my order right. Maybe if they see this review they'll take steps to double check that they've completed EVERY order before sending it out!

Best Jamaican food ever!! Must go!! Everything good. But my favorite is Bob Marley!!!read more

After a leadership training, carbbean food was on the menu tonight. I headed to Mad o Seafood for…read moremy some down home curry. Mad o seafood did not disappoint. The curry goat and chicken brought enough heat and was very tasty. The dinner is accompanied with white rice, vegetables and cabbage. While waiting for my dinner, I had a ice cold beer. The owner took my order, made my food and gave me the jaimacan cuisine to go. I was in and out in 20 minutes. The interior of the restaurant is nothing to brag about. It could use a make over but the food is what keeps people coming back for the spice of life. Mad o seafood, here's to another satisfied customer. Come get a taste of the island right off San Jose blvd and Old St Augustine rd. You will come back again and again!

Man... nothing fancy or special about this update accept for the food that I'm currently shoveling…read moreinto my mouth! It feels good to come to a restaurant and consistently get the same taste that you had before. I never want my food to be better or worse, I just love consistency. That's what makes up loyal customers. I always get the same thing no matter what Caribbean place I go to; jerk chicken (or any meat I'm craving jerked), rice and peas (which is just rice and beans married together), cabbage, a side of plantains (my absolute favorite when they're cooked right) and a spicy Jamaican patty (since they're readily available) while I wait. This is TOP 3 for my favorite Caribbean places in Jacksonville, FL!!!

Let me just start off with these are the best rice and peas I've ever had from a Jamaican…read morerestaurant. Now on to the review lol this place was introduced to me by boyfriend who swears this is the best Jamaican food in Jax and I will say he is right!! Granted I haven't had too many Jamaican spots in Jax but of the ones I have tried it is amazing. The flavor is undeniable and the portions are insane. The restaurant is cute and quiet with a very sweet woman working the front. I'll be back SOON!

Really good Puerto Rican food! I ordered the alcapurria, and it reminded me of when my grandmother…read moreused to make them. The bacalaitos were missing the cod and were a bit too salty for me, but the texture was just as I remembered from childhood. The arroz con pollo really tasted homemade. It was fresh and delicious. The chicken mofongo was great too the mofongo was a generous size, soft, moist, and flavorful. I only wish they had served some gravy on the side. The chicken was fresh and crispy. For dessert, the cheese flan was so good! They also have limber, and the cream flavor was absolutely delicious. My only regret is that I didn't come sooner!

My family visited this cozy restaurant and it is decorated with island pictures and symbols…read more A very extensive menu with traditional Puerto Rican dishes. The night we went the 2 waitresses hopped from table to table and kept all in order. Sadly the signature dish, the sticking of the pot "el pegao" and the name of the restaurant was not available - what a shame! Ample parking