Jamaica Gates

★★★★☆ 3.8 (665) • $$

"I ate here with one of my friends and I probably been back 10 more times. This place is so good!!!! The ox tails are a MUST!! And their Jamaican Pattie's are filled with meat!!The customer service is on point! Always attentive and nice.The jerk chicken is a must as well! The sauce is everything! FoodTaste fresh!! The rice is tender & the cabbage is flavorful! I love this place! Customer for life! Make sure you check in on Yelp for a coupon!"

Jamaica Cabana Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (321) • $$

"Great Jamaican food! We came very late in the day and there were only a few dishes left. We ordered the jerk chicken and chicken curry. Unfortunately, there were no more rice and bean unless you order the oxtail. Don't know why it wasn't available with the dishes we ordered but we were OK with that. We had to settled for the white rice. The entrees also came with cabbage and a few slices of plantain bananas. The food is packaged in to go boxes. My curry chicken has a little heat but not so much that it is unbearable. I can handle a little spiciness and this was the right amount for me. I tasted the jerk chicken and it has the right amount of heat too. Love the cabbage and plantains too. The place is very small. If you want to eat inside, there is a stool for 1 with a narrow ledge that double as a table. The remaining walls are adorn with items/food from Jamaica for sale. In one corner, is a beverage refrigerator. Standing room only so plan to eat outside or take it to go. There are plenty of seatings outside in a fenced in patio. I can't remember if there are any covered area or not to protect you from the elements. Owner is very nice and friendly. A customer had called wanting to buy the last of the oxtails. Even though it was after closing time, he was wiling to wait for them to come. Great food and great service!"

Caribbean Cabana

★★★★☆ 4.1 (329) • $$

"Delicious and refreshing! Grabbed these while walking around the Farmers Market in Dallas. Cabana breeze Mango sunrise"

Cuba Bella Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (254) • $$

"Me and a friend decided to try this place since we were visiting from out of town. Food was delicious. We had the cheese empanadas for appetizers and the dough was nice a crispy with the melted cheese. We had the Ropa Vieja and Bistec Encebellado and everything again delicious. We also had the Guava and cheese pastelitos for dessert. Waiter was nice and place had a nice atmosphere. Will definitely come back again."

Jamaican Cook Shop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (262) • $$

"Pretty good Jerk Chicken with rice and peas and Steamed veggies. I was the first person before the dinner rush and for a simple order, it seemed like other orders flew out way faster than me, waiting over 25 mins. For the Price of a small plate $12, it was a pretty decent plate. 3 pieces of chicken. soft and easy to eat. Not exactly smoky for me, gravy was on the tart/tomato side of flavor with a semi decent kick to it. The gravy goes well with the veggies and rice! Rice was cooked nicely. I personally would not go back, considering its equal distance to other places I like more. But its a good option for the area."

Roland’s Jamaican Chicken

★★★★★ 4.5 (209) • $$

"Small place but lots of seating and great service ! Food came out right away. I came here to try my favorite dish the oxtail. It was pricey as most places but I was willing to try them out. Was a little disappointed at the sizes of the meat on them. I got about 5 small bones. Which is not bad if the price wasn't so high. They were cooked very well and tender but It had a weird nutmeg I believe taste that threw me off. I had a side of coleslaw to try and It was ok ."

Elaine's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (299) • $$

"Was craving Jamaican/ Caribbean food and my husband mentioned this place. This place hit the spot. I got the curry goat with rice and peas rice. And my husband got the oxtails. So so delicious!!! Can't wait to come back for more"

The Island Spot

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (314) • $$

"It's a vibey place. IMO they specialize more in drinks and appetizers. I tasted heavy tobasco sauce in their jerk chicken. I've never had jerk chicken with tobasco sauce in it. Not a fan. When you enter they welcome you and allow you to sit anywhere. From the time we sat down and placed our order, it took over an hour for us to get our food. Not good!!! We were told that they were out of rice and peas but we kept seeing entrees coming out of the kitchen with rice and peas. So we asked another waitress if they had rice and peas and she said "yes"! At that time we were perplexed . We asked if we could order some and sure enough, we got some rice and peas. Very interesting exchange just to get some rice and pease . Here is my rating of the items we ordered:Curry Chicken 7 outta 10Jerk Chicken 5 outta 10 tobasco sauce? Really!Jerk Wings 5.4 outta 10 Very spicy and spicy Plantains 8 outta 10Beef Patty 9 outta 10Saffron Rice 6.3 outta 10Rice and Peas 4 outta 10 after all that! Mid! ‍Brown Stew Chicken 7 outta 10Cabbage 9 outta 10Rum Punch 5 outta 10 presented well. Taste okOverall Rating not including the drink, out of 10 = 6.74"

Heroes Island Cusine Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (211) • $$

"My friend and her fiancée got a table for NYE and invited me and my fiancée! So this review may be a bit biased bc we received a lot of free items! Walking in security was a bit rude but the interaction lasted less than 2 min. We skipped paying to get in and was seated with my friends. The place was packed but service was good despite the crowd. We received free champagne, enjoyed hookah, and enjoyed the music. If you like Caribbean food and music, it's definitely the place to be."

Doc's Street Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (105) • $$

"I am Jamaican American and happy to hear of a Caribbean restaurant in Roanoke convenient to Hwy 377. The place is very small so you either order to go or eat outside. I ordered a vegetarian patty and a side of stewed red beans. Both were tastyMy husband ordered the Jerk Chicken Wings with Broccoli and enjoyed it, although the wings were very small. The Fresh Lemonade was his favorite We will be back. I hope they add some more plant based proteins to the menu."

Caribbean Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (104)

"Place is small to dine in but enough room that we didn't have a wait time. Very friendly staff ! I had the oxtail with white rice and plantains and cabbage everything was delicious! I had the smaller portion which was big enough for me to have take homes for dinner ! Only thing I didn't like too much was the rice was a bit mushy other than this is a 10/10 for me! Portions are good for prices."

Jamaican Summers Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (115) • $$

"This place has truly earned my business FOOOOOR EVEEEEEER!!!!! Hands down the beeeeeest Caribbean food in the DFW!!!! The food was so flavor full. The portion honestly was big enough to feed two! Normally when you eat out at a Caribbean restaurant the rice will be dry and hard! Not the case here at all. It was cooked to perfection! The cabbage was right on the money! The curry goat was beyond amazing! By far the best I've had! Also there was an ample amount of juice! Completely covered the rice which is rare at most places!!! I definitely give this place 10 out of 10! Also the staff were beyond helpful and friendly! I implore anyone and everyone who love Caribbean food to try it. You will not be disappointed!!"

Aldeez Afribbean Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (141) • $$

"We recently ordered some food to go from Aldeez as I was craving jerk chicken. It was pretty good actually. Not the best I've had and a tiny bit dry, but overall it was something that I would get again. My boyfriend ended up getting the ox tail which were tender enough. Again, not the best we've ever had but decent enough to order from this place again."

JS International Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (82)

"I had never tried Caribbean food before but decided to visit this restaurant with a friend before their flight--and wow, it was one of the best decisions we've ever made!The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, and the customer service was outstanding. We started with mango margaritas and the Lobster Mac and Cheese as our appetizer. Let me just say, absolutely amazing!For our mains, two of us ordered the Jerk Chicken with Dirty Rice, and the other had the Shrimp Pasta. Both dishes were bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection--absolutely to die for.I'll definitely be recommending this gem to friends and family, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit!"

Smokin BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.1 (93) • $$

"Amazing amazing amazing ! The yams were perfection (not drowning in butter and brown sugar, yet so flavorful), the collard greens spectacular. The cornbread wasn't dry and it was a pretty big size. I've tasted a lot of dry cornbread in the Dallas area, but not this place.Yams 10Peach cobbler 10Collard greens 10Cornbread 10Mac n cheese 10Baked beans 8.5 - too sweet for my taste. Im more of a red beans and rice girl. But my daughter loved themCustomer service 10!!Great bbq! Ribs falling off the bone and brisket well cooked. The bbq sauce was served on the side, not smothered all over the meat. That's how you know you've got good bbq. Yes, I got all those sides and the prices were great for the amount of food I purchased."

Taste of Jamaica

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (146) • $$

"Lawd have mercy... let me tell you, if I keep following Dre in Dallas on his food adventures, I'm gonna be eating real good all year long! The way that meat slid right off the bone in his video? I knew I had to put this spot's oxtails on my must-try list.Now, I usually steer clear of rice and peas because more often than not, the peas are undercooked, and the rice is hard. But this time, I took a leap of faith--and let me tell you, it paid off! IT WAS A HIT! ‍ Yelpers, listen up: 10/10... A+++... Certified .The portion size? Massive. This one meal stretched into dinner that night, a small lunch the next day, and another dinner after my YMCA workout. Tell me, what meal out here is feeding you for two whole days? I'll wait... NONE .The mac? Creamy, seasoned to perfection--absolutely divine. I asked for extra gravy on my rice, and they heard me loud and clear. That was hands down some of the best rice and peas I've ever had from a Jamaican restaurant. And the oxtails? Bussin'. No debate. Finger-lickin' good.If you're looking for authentic Jamaican food that brings the true flavors of the islands, look no further--Taste of Jamaica is it!"

Stephanies Jamaican kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (52)

"My partner is Jamaican, so we always look for the best Jamaican restaurants in the places we travel to. Stephanie's Jamaican Kitchen definitely makes the list as a restaurant we will return to every time we are in DFW. It is NOT a fast food restaurant. The food is prepared so lovingly and in exactly the time it takes to be ready, so bring your patience and cash to tip the wonderful staff. There is ample parking in their lot and they have lots of family bench-style seating inside.FOOD:- Oxtails were very flavourful & tasty with a good portion- BBQ jerk chicken fell off the bone- Fried dumplings are exquisite... MUST GET- Cabbage is some of the best we have tasted- Corn bread is incredibly moist & sweet- Mac & cheese was classically perfect"

Jamaica Mi Hungry

★★★★☆ 3.9 (58)

"I'm sorry but I can't get enough of this place! I come here for the oxtail plate with the macaroni and cheese with cabbage and it is ALWAYS ON POINT. I had been looking for authentic Jamaican food and finally found it. The portions are large and the food isn't pricey at all - and I love the mild beef patties! I'm glad I live a little far so I'm not there everyday!"

JS International Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (43)

"Listen- we've been back for this pasta a few different times now! It's THAT GOOD! You will wait a good 45-60 minutes to get your meal. So if you're short on time, this may not be your spot!That said, the food always comes out piping hot and fresh, which makes the wait worth while! It is on the pricey side as well, but the portions are HUGE. We definitely eat on these meals for a couple of days. You should definitely stop through and support this business if you get the chance. The food speaks for itself!"

Reggae Wings & Tings

★★★★☆ 3.5 (53)

"I went in this place last night And I ordered some shrimp and wings The only qualm I had is when I ordered off the menu it "says choice of 2 sides " because it does not specify what food actually gave the actual choice of 2 sides with the meals with no extra charge !So I wind up accidentally buying 2 sides with my order thinking they came with my order. It just be more specified on the menu. But when I tell you the food is so damn good like omg and you get serious bang for your buck!!!! It's well worth it and at that point I wasn't even tripping about the price after I saw how you much got for the side of fires I'm so serious I highly recommend this place The seasoning,the preparation, the wait time, the environment, the staff. I loved everything about this place !!!!!!! Definitely will be back and I will brings others and spread the word on how good this place is!!!!! New favorite restaurant!!!!!!!!"

Hello Caribbean

★★★★☆ 4.1 (14)

"hard to find this restaurant, it's actually in the little condo complex on the lake. very cute on the outside, hot af inside... i dunno if their AC was broken or if they just don't have AC but it was hot and uncomfortable. plan on doing to go. the pina coladas were delicious and the food was good at reasonable prices. the tequenos were very yummy and the ceviche was great. i woudl skip the arepitas. cacapa was good but quite heavy. overall, it was pretty good, but i think i would try somewhere else first before coming back."

Fire Side Kitchen And Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (9)

"Today, my culinary journey took me to the Fire Side Kitchen and Bar in DeSoto, Texas, a relatively new addition to the local dining scene. Curious to explore their offerings, I decided to visit for lunch and sample a few dishes that caught my eye.I opted for the curry goat, served with rice and cabbage. The curry goat, though flavorful with a delightful blend of spices, leaned a bit towards the fatty side, which may not suit every palate. The spices carried a subtle, simmering heat that complemented the richness of the curry, though some might find the texture less appealing due to the fat content. The rice was served generously, with a hint of spice that added an unexpected kick. However, its slightly watery consistency left something to be desired--I found myself wishing I had chosen the white rice instead, which I suspect would have paired better with the goat.The accompanying cabbage was a simple yet satisfying side. It retained a pleasant crunch, avoiding the pitfall of being overly soft or soggy. Lightly seasoned, it provided a nice contrast to the more intense flavors of the curry, making it a good match for my personal taste.On the side, I ordered plantains, and they did not disappoint. Cooked to perfection, they were tender with a slight caramelization that brought out their natural sweetness--an excellent addition to the meal. A fellow diner had recommended the Pineapple Wings, so I decided to give them a try as well. For $10, you receive a decent-sized portion of six wings. While they were well-cooked and tender, I found the flavor somewhat underwhelming. The pineapple element, which I had hoped would impart an exotic twist, was subtle to the point of being almost indiscernible. In hindsight, I would have preferred them to be a bit saucier, as the flavor was more subdued than I had anticipated.The customer service was commendable, with friendly and attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. For those who prefer convenience, online ordering is available, though it comes with a modest 99-cent convenience fee. It's also worth noting that the restaurant stays open until midnight, making it a viable option for late-night cravings, and offers lunch specials on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 2 PM.All in all, I'm pleased to see Caribbean cuisine represented in this corner of Dallas, catering to casual diners like myself. While my experience had its highs and lows, I'm intrigued enough to return and explore more of their menu, perhaps trying the jerk chicken or oxtails on my next visit."

Pinkies Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (6)

"Placed an order online with google and came about 25mins early before the pick up time. The chef said he was working on my food and it had like 7-8 more minutes before it was out. He gave me and another customer a complimentary daiquiri while we waited for our food. Very courteous service. Full bar and kickback / chill vibes!"