CaribeExpress

Main Street seriously has some gems. I caught up with a friend that lives in the area and we wanted to try this place out. I had been hearing about it for a while, but I had the opportunity to find out about the new lounge / dine-in area and wanted to experience it myself. My friend and I met up there around 6:00 on a weekday, and a few people were in line to order food. The bar / lounge / dine-in side was completely dark though. When it was our turn to order, we asked about the bar side, and the owner (I think) turned out the lights, let us sit at the bar, and he came to check on us regularly. To handle a to-go line and customers at the bar simultaneously in a timely manner is appreciated! They have a happy hour that offers various $5 things, like rum punch and wine. For my entree, I wanted the ackee & saltfish, but it was out, so I got the brown stew salmon. I thought it was delicious! The rice & peas and veggies were good.Let's talk more about this dining area though. It's... spacious. And there's an outdoor area too -- when it's summertime, you could totally have a party! I can't wait to see what it looks like during that time.

Had the pleasure of hosting a small group of 10 yesterday in Caribe's newer addition. While I did try to coordinate with ownership in advance, I caught management by surprise upon arrival. Despite a few bumps in the service, I must say first. .. the space is so very cute and perfect for happy hour and small gathering (seated capacity is 87ish, more for standing events like cocktail hour). Capacity is sure to increase in the spring and summer when the patio is open extending available event space. While coordination of service for the table was challenging, the food was an absolute hit!!! I was nervous because the group is filled with tough customers but they loved everything!!! They loved it so much that a few ordered a second entrée...which brings me to a small recommendation... I understand that items like goat, oxtail & salmon are pricey but perhaps adding the option of paying extra for larger portions should be offered. Each of the men in my group had to order a second entrée (to go) because the portions weren't filling. The good news is that they loved the food so much that they didn't mind but it would have been more convenient to offer larger sizes initially so they could be eaten with the group. Finally, the space seemed to fill with a growing group of regulars both for togo food and at the bar and I am here for it! Unfortunately, I cannot report on their drinks as I am currently practicing 'Dry January ' none the less the growing number of regulars implies that they are indeed worthy of kudos. SN: Management shares plans to add a roof top with completion anticipated in late summer early fall making this a Laurel hotspot!!

Extremely delicious food! I had the curry chicken, curry shrimp and the oxtails meal... (always washing it down with ginger juice which is freshly made). The owner is the kindest, most friendly person... very welcoming and so is the staff. I can't rave enough about this location. Will be returning again and again and again!

(3.5 stars) Overall, a good experience with good food.I came at the end of the day, which I knew meant I probably wouldn't be getting the freshest jerk chicken. It wasn't juicy, but it was still good for an evening meal. I wanted more rice and peas than I got, though. And you can never go wrong with plantain from a Jamaican spot, in my opinion. The cabbage was overcooked. I like a little crunch in my veggies, but again, it was late at night so they might have been sitting for a bit in the hot line, steadily cooking. The beef patty was good, and I think that was actually the freshest thing I got. I had to wait an extra 20 minutes for it to cook.There are a couple of tables and chairs outside, no seating inside. I was standing inside waiting for my food and they told me to wait outside and they'd bring my food out to me. Another customer came for his order and they told him to wait outside, too. I was fine waiting inside so I'm not sure why they wanted me out.The service was very friendly. I want to try a couple more things on the menu, so I'm sure I'll be back at some point.

The hot honey wings, the jerk wings and the garlic mashed potatoes were simply delicious, the tacos shell broke apart as soon as we picked them up, causing a mess. I strongly recommend you change the soft shell brand. Service was good, and drinks was excellent, the ambiance is beautiful. I definitely recommend

First time at this restaurant. The food and service are very good. I ordered jerk chicken and a side of ackee and salt fish, it was all vey good. I'll definitely go back.

I keep returning here because they are consistent!1. Callaloo: wow, flavorful, little too dairy, but so freaking good2. Mixed vegetables: cabbage and peppers are still really crunchy, which I enjoy, but my husband cares for it to be cooked a little more. Personal preference.... So good to me. Not your typical cabbage but it's flavorful. 3. Fried chicken....TUH! Only had it once but man, I went the next day just to get more. They didn't have anymore, and they're closed on Sundays, so best believe I'm going tomorrow. Seasoned and cooked perfectly. 4. Plantains: perfect, no complaints, not super sweet and candied, there's a place for both types. Loved it.

I stopped in one day to grab lunch. I ordered the oxtail. It came with rice&peas paired with cabbage. The meal was very good. It was well-seasoned, and the portion was generous. The staff were great and greeted me walking into the restaurant. I will definitely visit again soon.

They are not dog friendly. It was Saturday night and I just wanted to go into the front part of the restaurant to get a beef patty with Coco bread. And I was told I wasn't allowed in with my dog. I have a service dog. Papers tags, and all. I wasn't on the restaurant side. I was on the takeout side.

I'm not sure if they have changed their chef but food here use to be amazing now it's just okay. I stopped going to another Caribbean restaurant to come here but not it's not even making a difference anymore.