Caribbean Pleasure

The service, food and ambiance were all good. The flavors were rich, juicy and all on point. I wish they had more people on their staff so they can run more smoothly, but besides that all was good.

Follow the signs and go upstairs for Caribbean Pleasure. I ordered a passion fruit juice to start.  Sweet with a bold passion fruit flavor.  Very good.  For my entree I ordered oxtail with white rice.  Rice was moist and I loved the mild flavor.  Oxtail was tender and full of rich flavors.  I was sad the oxtails were very small and there were not that many.  Wish they had a double meat option.Owner was very friendly and provided excellent service.2nd visit I showed up at 11:10am and the door was padlocked.  Nobody answered the phone.  Better call first before driving over as they don't stick with the posted hours.3rd visit I showed up at 11:20am and the door was padlocked.  It's likely they open at 12pm on weekdays.

I say it again...must try. Food is incredible. They serve oxtail on Sundays which I got to try yesterday and it blew me away. Soooo delicious. The spices, the way it's perfectly cooked & seasoned. Unreal. Loved it so much. We tried the beef patties this time. We both died. If you love buttery flakey pastry....if you love beef or sausage roll pastries or curry puffs, savory pastry or just delicious food in general - must try. My husband said he could eat it everyday lol which I can see. They're that good. Fried plaintains are super delicious. The mixed rice & beans is so good.We've also had the "legume" vegetable stew dish which was amazing. The way the beef was so moist and soft as well as flavorful and seasoned perfectly. The Haitian jerk chicken was also fantastic. The soup joumou says it has beef on the menu but it's actually made vegetarian to suit more dietary preferences and then you can request the beef when ordering if you want it.Diamond in the rough. Food is ridiculously good. The service is so so warm, inviting, kind, friendly. 5 stars all around. Highly highly recommend.

Caribbean Pleasure is located in the Loma Portal neighborhood on a corner opposite a busy automated car wash. I don't believe there was any on-site parking. You have to find a curbside space on a side street if nothing is open on Rosecrans St. Several years ago, there was a Mexican and Pacific Island fusion restaurant that occupied the top floor of this building. Since its departure, there have been several eateries that have attempted to do business here without any sustained success.After walking up the stairs to reach the upper level, I sat at a round table in a booth while there was one other party dining who was family/friends of the owner. It was empty on a weekend afternoon which felt eerie. The one-page menu featured Haitian cuisine in the form of a dozen entrees. Two sandwiches, three sides, and a kids' menu rounded out the food offerings. Some of the entrees were only available on certain days of the week (e.g. Saturday or Sunday).I have eaten this type of food elsewhere in town, but I never encountered the first listed entree which was Haitian Spaghetti served with either sausage or shrimp. The server told me I could adjust the spice level so I asked for the sauce to be mild with sausage as the protein. I also ordered some Plantains as a starter. They came as seven fried pieces along with a mound of spicy slaw. A dipping sauce on the side would have been a nice addition to add more flavor to the starchy fruit.The spaghetti was served on a flat dish with about ten round slices of sausage that was similar to andouille. The sauce was tame as I had asked. If I had to compare this style of spaghetti to what the Filipinos prepare, I would pick the latter because of a sweeter sauce. Maybe sticking with a mainstream item like Jerk Chicken would have been the more prudent choice. The service I received was spotty as the workers would disappear for a while or start chatting with the other seated group. My dining experience at Caribbean Pleasure was between a three and four star level.

My ex is a Jamaican woman. In the divorce settlement, I got to still visit my mom (my ex's mom by birth, but she loves me like her own), and eat from her table whenever I am in Florida....If you ever tasted her cooking you would understand the huge win I walked away with. I have never had Caribbean food that even came close to her cooking.... Until today that is. I had one of my all time favorites... ox tail; and it was spectacular! The rice and peas were spot on .... Took some home in fact. Presentation was simple.... Like my mom's. And just like my mom in Florida, the chef came out and made sure I was happy. I think I now have a mom in San Diego. Taste delivered 5 star! If you want the homemade Caribbean experience... go here! I will be back!

Food was great. Loved everything. I ordered to go, griot & Lamb, it came out to just over $50 bucks and for $50 bucks I expect more meat! Both plate's protein portion was stingy! Mostly black rice (which was great, I was eating it still this morning ) but I didn't pay 50 bucks for three small pieces of pork and four small pieces of lamb and a shit load of rice.Probably won't return. Might give her one more try cause like I said the food was great.

A Belly-Full of Fun & Flavors!San Diego foodies, buckle up! Caribbean Pleasure is a hidden gem you won't wanna miss. This laid-back, family-style spot serves the tastiest oxtail that'll have you drooling for days. Spice-lovers, brace yourselves for their fiery pickles that feature a ghost pepper bite. Finally, try the delectable djon djon! Only available here probably. The mushrooms are flown in to make this beautiful dish.Caribbean Pleasure is all about good vibes and great food, with a 5/5 service, 4.5/5 food, and 4.5/5 vibe. So grab your pals, head on over, and indulge in the most delightful Caribbean feast!

Mushroom rice, beans, plantains, pumpkin soup was delicious. Oxtail was Delicious but a little light on portion. Jerk chicken was salty but rice and plantains helps offset. Just wish the meat portion was a little bit more

What a pleasant surprise. Decided last night to try a new culture food and this place did not disappoint. Presence felt a bit lonely but it was only 5 on Saturday night. We decided to sit down at the bar and they had sports playing and seemed to have a few local and domestic beers on tab. They had one big speaker up front that echoed into the dinning room at a perfect level. To start off I ordered beef Pattie's and I expected mini steaks and they where pastie like stuffed with ground beef. I ordered a second order because they where just too good. Second starter was their plantains they where on the ok level but my partner enjoyed them. For our main dish we ordered Griot witch is fried pork as I know them carnitas with a side of pikliz (rice and beans) it felt more on the dry side but very delicious. I wished it came with some sort of side like tortillas or bread. Second main dish was legume (beef stew) with rice and beans as well. Very flavorful but not enough beef. Portion of the rice and beans where quite big but everything g else was stunning. First time to try Caribbean food and it did not disappoint.

I promise I was transported back to Haitian restaurants that I've enjoyed in the past. The food is amazing and I certify this being very authentic and delicious, being worn from Haitian parents.