Caribbean Jerk Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.5 (153) • $$

"I ordered the Curry Chicken lunch special with consisted of: curry chicken, rice and peas, salad, two plantain slices, and a fried dumpling. It was delicioussss. Very welcoming atmosphere with the gospel music playing. I also ordered a sorrel drink. Not as ginger forward as I like, but still very good. I look forward to returning."

Tropical Diner

★★★★☆ 3.8 (110)

"Well hubby and I couldn't resist trying this little Magical Jamaican Diner out again! Once again they did not disappoint! The food was immaculately divine and the customer service was of royalty! This go round we decided to try appetizers. We ordered the beef meat pie and the curry chicken meat pie. Let me just say this, they are very fulfilling and a meal all by themselves and the flavor, OMG! We enjoyed every delicious and flavorful bite! For our entrees, I tried the Jerk Chicken with cabbage and rice and peas. My husband tried the brown stew chicken with cabbage, a side of white rice, and rice and peas. It was so yummy guys! We even ordered a side of coco bread to eat with our meal and it was a great match as we enjoyed dipping the bread in the jerk sauce and the brown stewed gravy. We also ordered a side of fried plantains which were so warm and soft in the middle but golden crispy brown around the edges. Hubby and I were in Jamaican Island Heaven! I didn't get any pictures of the coco bread, the meat pies, or the plantains because we went in, lol. If ever you are in the greater Katy area and you're in the mood for some scrumptious Jamaican cuisine, stop by and give The Tropical Diner a chance to take you on a magical Jamaican Culinary experience! You won't be disappointed! You will leave feeling Irie Irie! Ya Mon!"

Jamaican Reggae Vibes Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (17)

"This is a new establishment and there's still some growing pains in order to reach its full potential. The food was good but as it grows, I'm sure it will get better. I suggest ordering ahead of time because if you go you may wait a while. I will return for more.."

Island Sizzle

★★★★☆ 3.7 (67)

"Island Sizzle is a small stand alone building on an island. You will see what I am talking about if you visit! There is no dine in. I ordered the Ox tail and Jerk Chicken from the window from a gentleman. The food came out fast! The oxtails were $13.99 Wow! What a deal! It came with 2 pieces of oxtails, 2 plantains, cabbage and rice and beans. The oxtails were wonderful! Good flavor. Tender. What it should be! The rice and beans were cooked well. No complaints there. Cabbage was good.The Jerk chicken $12.95 (dinner) was pretty dry but still edible. If you're looking for a quick, fair priced meal that will get you full try Island sizzle!"

Island Spice Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (183) • $$

"So glad we finally tried this place! The food is amazing! Oxtails are sooooo good! Flavorful, tender and great quality. We've also tried the jerk chicken fries and jerk wings which were good as well. My dad tried the goat and said it was amazing! I'll have to try that the next time I go!Service is top notch! The owner Orin is amazing and always welcomes us with open arms. Jason makes the best drinks and tells the best stories lol! And ask Mark Anthony about the "Henny Thing Can Happen" drink lolLove this place and the atmosphere! We're lifelong patrons :-)"

Huzzy's Jamaican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (21)

"I loved their oxtail. Also ordered their jerk chicken; also delicious. I will come back."

Helen's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (198)

"I am a huge fan of Jerk Chicken and oxtails. Anytime I'm able to try a new restaurant that serves Jerk Chicken and oxtails. I'm definitely gonna stop in. I am very glad that we stopped in and tried Helen's kitchen today. They're serving up some really good Jamaican cuisine and I'm a tell you what you will enjoy what they have to offer.Food: the oxtails were easily the best dish I had. Full of flavor, full of meat, just a top-notch dish for oxtails. That was a very flavorful tasty oxtail. Jerk Chicken was solid. it wasn't the best Jerk Chicken. It wasn't the worst Jerk Chicken. It was just a very solid Jerk Chicken. I would give the Jerk Chicken three or four stars out of five. Very tasty. Just the oxtails have were very special. I would definitely come back just for the oxtails. If you're a fan of oxtails stop by here ASAP. the customer service was great. We got three plates, and the food came out and a very timely matter. I will be back soon."

Island Tingz Caribbean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (122)

"I have not been to this spot since it was a Cajun restaurant. It's now changed hands 2 times since then. I hope this business stays a while though. The interior is all decked out with Jamaican colors and they have a full bar. I didn't see a menu of drinks, but I visited during lunch and there was no customers dining in, except for me. They seem to be mostly takeout, at least during weekday lunch hours.They have a small lunch menu of mostly chicken items, so I took advantage and ordered the jerk chicken. My 2 sides were rice and peas and plantains. The flavor of the jerk chicken was really good and was just a little spicy, but not so much I couldn't eat it or feel uncomfortable. I really enjoyed the chicken since it was very tender. You receive 2 pieces, a leg and a thigh; the thigh was chopped into 3 pieces. The rice and peas are good and pretty standard as a side. The plantains were very delicious, but this is also one of my favorite sides when eating Jamaican or Columbian food.I also added a drink. They don't have a soda fountain, only a cooler near the register with bottled beverages. They were out of my first two choices during my visit, so I went with a pineapple guava drink which was delicious. All of their bottled drinks in the cooler are imported from Jamaica, so you are getting the real deal.Service is friendly. Even while dining in, you will receive your meal in a to-go container. No points for presentation, they are all about the flavor of the food here.Not my average lunch, but I really enjoyed it. Luckily I visited for lunch, I was able to dine for less than $15. Northeast Houston certainly has a void in Jamaican restaurants, so it's a welcome spot for the Humble area."

Ocho Rios

★★★★★ 4.6 (13)

"Delicious food with an authentic taste of Jamaica We had jerk chicken with steamed rice and wet mac & cheese, brown stew chicken rice & peas, and steamed cabbage. It's just getting off with month one under their belt so if you are looking for a taste of the Island come and eat! We will be back"

Island Flavorz

★★★★☆ 4.3 (124) • $$

"June 1, 2023No frills. No charm. No soda fountain, only bottled drinks or water. No plates (just styrofoam) plastic ware. BUT,the food...the FOOD is fresh and flavorful. we got the curry goat (tender and tasty) mac and cheese (yum) and the coconut curry shrimp--delish! Prices are moderate"

Stush Caribbean Fusion

★★★★★ 4.7 (7)

"Always good to support a local woman owned business that's just getting started. Located in Midtown's food hall, Stush Caribbean Fusion offers a nice blend of different types of food known to the Caribbean island. Why the menu isn't exhaustive, there are some great options to check out. I got the jerk shrimp fried rice and enjoyed it plenty."

Love Bird Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (188)

"This is a very nice hole in the wall Jamaican restaurant. Probably not as recognizable as all the "others". But it was clean, service was excellent and swift!! No weird or dirty looks and insane long wait time like some other "Cool" places. Lmao. Oh...great parking. It's in a plaza.Now...the food. You will not be disappointed by their portions. Seriously. They don't even skimp on oxtails. And the goat??? I honestly felt like someone picked out all the bones. I was truly impressed. Now on to flavor. This is where they unfortunately fell flat and lost a star (almost 2). I think the chef is a bit too restrained when it comes to seasoning. Everything LOOKS as it should. But the taste for the curry goat and oxtails was bland. Very bland. If I closed my eyes and someone fed me...I'd have a hard time telling what I was eating. The Mac and cheese was a runny bland mess. I hate when people serve tasteless mac. It seriously tasted worse than the kraft deluxe pack. The yams were just ok. The rice and peas...not memorable. But that said, I got home and spruced it all up with my own seasonings and all was well with the world.Final grade: B-I'm not entirely sure if I'd return, despite the relatively high stars. I think I'd recommend them but with hopes that I just went on an off day for the chef. But besides flavor, everything else about this place was damn near perfect."

Jamaica Jamaica Ultra Lounge & Eats

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (12)

"Look. I had an absolute blast. Much thanks to my late night yelp buddy Austin J. When I walked in a little after 11pm there were a few seats at the bar. Nice seats with backs!! But what is that DJ playing? Hard core hip hop and 90% of the crowd was 30s with a few others older/younger in between. I was going to leave after one drink but then the DJ obviously got a clue and realized his crowd was older. He played a few old school hip hop sets then switch to reggae which was cool. So people actually got up and danced. He finally kind of got it. Free buffet from 5-9pm on Friday with half price drinks. Buffet was still out when I got there. Ice cold but free so no complaint. Probably 6 to 8 food items. Bartenders were surprisingly friendly and the drinks were strong. After two mixed drinks and a beer I was done. And how about another place where people dance. It was great to see. The DJ needs to work on his thing. He was switching songs as soon as the crowd got into it, he would switch from hip hop to freaking Latino music. Wtf! He dont know how to mix music at all. Small patio out front. Once it catches on, it is going to be packed. I did not care for the hookah inside. Take that ish outdoors please. But looks like this place will be a good time. Come now while it's not too crowded"

Lucian's Caribbean Grill

★★★★★ 4.9 (123) • $$

"Why 4 stars? Because I've waited a long time to try this place and really enjoyed it. --- --- ---I discovered Lucian's a while ago through a local top's on Yelp list and was excited to try it during a future visit to see family in the area. Unfortunately, I had to place a to-go order instead of dining in, but I ordered a bunch of different things in an effort to try as much of the menu as possible.The Oxtails were very solid. There was a place in Florida where the Oxtail was so amazing that it ruined all other Oxtail for me, but this was not a bad rendition. 4-stars.I also ordered the Curry Chicken, but didn't love it, to be honest. It was fine, but not something I'd need to order again. 3-stars.As for the sides:-Macaroni Pie: 5-stars. Some of the best mac-n-cheese I've ever had!-Fried Plaintains: 5-stars. While just about every fried plantain I've ever had tastes the same, I am never mad on a day where I eat fried plantains :)-Coco Bread: 5-stars. I don't know what's in this bread, but I loved it. LOVED it. Rice and Peas: 3.5-stars. This was fine. Standard side dish fare.While it wasn't my dish, my dad had the burger and raved about it. He's a simple man that doesn't try a lot of new things, and he rarely praises food in the way that he did this burger. Next time I visit, I will have to give it a shot. 5-stars from my Dad, TBD from me.I see why this place is beloved and look forward to visit #2!"

Jerk Soul

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6)

"Stopped by to check this place out. Located inside The food zone at Grand Texas. It's across street from Big Rivers Waterpark. My husband ordered the jerk chicken Philly which came with fries and a side of cabbage. Food was delicious and cooked to order. Definitely will be back to check out rest of menu."

Marco's Pepper Grill

★★★★★ 4.8 (38)

"We were looking for something filling and good to eat so we decided to stop by this food truck. The owner was there with a welcoming smile. Found out he's an author as well! We shared the Buffalo and cilantro fries and the chicken, shrimp. & sausage jambalaya. Both were good. Hubby enjoyed the jambalaya and I enjoyed the Fries more. Will stop by there again for a bite."

Flavorz of Negril

★★★★☆ 3.7 (7)

"We went to the Jones Road location and picked up the Curry Chicken. It was a lot of food I'd for your money. The service was very good and it didn't take long at all to get it."

Comfort Foodies

★★★★☆ 4.2 (65) • $$

"The food is always flavorful and delicious. Great, fast service and the restaurant is always clean. I always order online and it's ready quickly. I LOVE that they pack the sides separately so the juices don't mix."

Nyammings Fusion Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (57)

"I don't know WHY I keep trying to give these people a second chance. At this time, it is a 4th or 5th chance. I actually saw the owner of the restaurant in HEB one day buying out all the oxtail and chicken. I wanted to go up to him and give him some constructive criticism but he was talking to another customer who recognized him so I just left. Let me just point out the positives............when you ask them to do what they should ALREADY do, they do it. For example, I love thier yams! They are so good but for $5.99 they give you like 4 pieces drowned in syrup. So I have to tell them to fill it up to the top. I'm paying more than what a can of yams cost!!!!. You should be raking in the dough.So anyways, I was craving curry chicken and I remember I used to love this place and thought maybe they had gotten better. I thought this because they have received a lot of criticism on thier food. Also, it's hard for me to cook for myself. Even though I am a classically trained chef before I became a nurse leader I can cook something today and not want it tomorrow, also with weight loss surgery I can only eat a few bites. So I end up feeding the feral cats in our community, wrapping it up and giving to a friend or coworker ot putting it into the freezer until I want it again so I eat out a lot but mostly soup or a couple of breadsticks. Okay, back to the review. I ordered the curry chicken that comes with rice and beans, fried plantain (two small pieces, they should be ashamed of themselves) and cabbage. All of the food was unbearable salty and tasted old like reheated from the previous day. There was no potatoes in the curry chicken like the description said. They filled the yams with more of the syrup. I threw it all away and thought of something else to eat and just decided on cereal. While I was eating cereal I decided to call the restaurant. I let them know thier food was nothing but a salt lick. Aren't deers the animals who need salt kicks, lol. I could find a deer who would eat that salty mess. The rice barely had beans, and the passionfruit lemonade i love yasted really stale. They offered for me to come in for a refund. I refused. Use that money to buy Caribbean spices besides salt. Salt is a flavor enhancer. In the culinary world we don't call it seasoning. If it was undersalted it would be better because I could add a little salt. Sigh, as a Caribbean woman it really does suck to eat terrible Caribbean food. There is actually no good Caribbean food in Houston. No more chances."

Las Hamacas Honduran Restaurant

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (37) • $$

"They are so rude!!!! The food takes forever, they do not tend to woman, they only tend to the men. They are sooo rude to English speakers! I don't speak Spanish, constantly rude because she can't understand me. When you call to place a to-go order the lady asked me if I spoke Spanish and when I said NO she hung up!!! Terrible terrible service! Trash can. So flipping rude and racist. I'll never come here or order here again. Only come here if your a Spanish speaking MALE!"

Caribbean Hot Pot Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (263) • $$

"Arrived around 8:30pm on Wednesday and found the lights on with all the chairs up. My husband went in and asked if we can sit to eat as we had driven there after calling and confirming that they close at 9pm- they said yes and took down some chairs so we could sit.The lady at the cashier was relatively nice compared to the service and attitude usually given at Caribbean restaurants.The food was food but unfortunately was barely even warm. -jerk chicken: would have preferred charred flavor like other Jamaican spots have.-rice and peas: okay flavor, a bit mushy-cabbage: not oily, and not lightly pickled like other places. Tastes simply of steamed cabbage.-fried sweet plantain: saturated in oil as if cooked in old oil."

Taste of The Caribbean

★★★★☆ 4.4 (117) • $$

"Stumbled upon this gem of a authentic Carribean restaurant this weekend. Let's start with the hospitality. Upon entering I was greeted by Mr.R he was pleasant and happy to answer all of my questions about the menu in detail. The entrance has a mini market where you purchase Carribean seasonings, drinks and produce. I thought the restaurant was take out only at first until I spotted the dining area. The space is quaint and small I personally like the dining setup. There is also a stage setup in the dining area for comedy night. Puts me in the mind of the Houston Improv where you can dine and watch a comedy show. The food was great! I had the Stewed Chicken, Cabbage, Mango Salsa w/ a Roti and plantains. In addition to that I also ordered freshly squeezed pineapple juice and a beef meat pie.Here are my ratings on each dish:Meat Pie- I give it a 7 out of 10. The beef was more in a pate form than ground beef as I have had in the past and the pie could use more flavor.Pineapple Juice- Too sweet for me I would have liked a stronger pineapple flavor. 4 out 10Mango Salsa- Excellent ! 9 out of 10Cabbage- Had nice crunch complimented the meal well. 8 out of 10Plantains - cooked to perfection 10 out of 10Stewed Chicken- 9 out of 10 Great flavor. Next I will go for more spice.Prices at this location runs anywhere between $14 - $21.99 which i think is fair."

Caribbean Hotpot Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (48) • $$

"Can't believe I've never entered a review for Caribbean Hotpot. Look I'll make this short and sweet....YOU NEED THEM IN YOUR LIFE!!! LOLBut seriously, Caribbean Hotpot is the best. Been coming here foverrrrr! Their food, service and whole set up has always been excellent. The north side has nothing like it in the area. Oxtails? Yes. Stewed chicken? Yes. Veggie patties? Curried goat? Yessss! There's even a veggie plate (I forget the name on menu) that I order quite a bit. And for me to order a plate of food that's only veggies besides a salad says a lot. You can tell their items are cooked with love and true Caribbean know how. Peas & rice never mushy. The curry isn't just all heat & salt. There's actual flavor of herbs and spices. Juicy, tender oxtails. They've got a bar in there too if you want to wash things down with a beer or mixed drink. And yes they have brunch & it's amazing! Never been disappointed with a meal. This year I even had my bday party here. The owners were awesome in setting up my section & making sure my group had a good time! Just can't say enough about this place. Caribbean Hotpot is my go to place for authentic Caribbean food. Get over here and get you some of this deliciousness. Yelp on my friends!"

Stush Caribbean Fusion

★★★★★ 4.5 (13) • $$

"This truck is a must try , the food is so good and the girls that run the business are super sweet and friendly . My mom and I went to check it out yesterday mainly to grab something for my husband since he loves Caribbean food , my mom ended up getting the the jerk chicken wings and I ordered the cream curry chicken and shrimp combination ( I'm not sure the exact names of the dishes ... so I hope I got them right ) for my husband . I had no intentions on getting anything for myself, but when I tasted my husbands food I literally turned right back around and walked back to the truck to order the same thing for myself , it was amazing !!Definitely check out this truck if you haven't already !!"

Bishop's Southern Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.7 (10)

"Bishop's is a new place in the neighborhood and they put a flyer on my car in the Kroger parking lot so I thought I'd stop by on my way home. I got the oxtails and lima beans with their pineapple lemonade. The oxtails were small but very tender and served with white rice. The sauce was a little thick. The lima beans were very tender with great flavor but a little salty. The service was very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself was very flat and could use a Womens touch since it lacked personality however they haven't been open that long so maybe that will come with time. They're off to a good start and I look forward to trying something different."

La Negra Tiene Tumbao

★★★★☆ 4.2 (19)

J&D Caribbean Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.6 (61)

"My husband is from Trinidad, and we wanted to try this place as it was highly recommended to us. It was even better than I expected!The meat was fragrant, and bursting with deep flavors. I could have sat here all day and eaten until i had to be rolled out...We bought a home made hot sauce and we put that s@&t on everything. My mouth is watering just writing this review!"

Jadari Irie Sizzle Caribbean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8)

"Great food and service! It's the spot!! The food is delicious and cooked the way it should be. I loved it! I don't have anything to say but good vibes good food and atmosphere. The cook and host as well the ones behind the bar/counter were awesome. I'm writing more so I can submit this review. Great food, great food, great service and great food!!"

Royal Arm Restaurant African and Caribbean

★★★★☆ 4.4 (26)

"This restaurant is conveniently located east of 99 freeway on the north side of the road inside a shopping plaza. There is plenty of parking just a few steps away.I visited to place a takeout order of jollof rice and pepper goat soup. Pepper Goat soup can be spicy, but they did ask me me how spicy I wanted it. If you've never had goat soup I would compare it to oxtail soup. Oxtail are much larger pieces though. Goat is better, healthier and leaner than oxtail. It's also high in iron and low in saturated fats. This restaurant serves good quality food and friendly plus quick service. The pepper goat soup was delicious and meaty. For once, I've gotten a bowl of pepper goat soup that is mostly meat pieces versus gristle fatty parts. The soup and it's meat was seasoned perfectly. It was not too spicy at all to where I'd break a sweat just trying to eat it. It was definitely perfect. The jolloff rice was good and seasoned good too. I wil definitely be back for this meal.I'm so happy to have found authentic quality Nigerian food much closer to me in Katy. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for some good, quality healthy food with even lots of gluten free options."

Jamaica Paradise Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.8 (62) • $$

"What a gem! I'm so glad I came across this place. The food is amazing. Each plate comes with generous portions of mouth watering meat, rice, steamed cabbage, and fried plantains. I will sleep a happy man tonight. Definitely adding this to my list of favorites."

Jamal Jamaican Jerk Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (16)

"Great vibe. Called ahead of time to make sure they had what I wanted. Oh and they did not disappoint. I found this place on a whim and glad I did. Ordered a natural juice smoothie at the suggestion of the wise handsome older gentleman and it was divine I loved it. They didn't have oxtail left but I got two beef patties and they hit the spot. I appreciate the friendly atmosphere and service and I will come back to try other things for sure"

Hop A Long's Jamaican Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18)

"Oh. My. Gracious. I got the jerk chicken and the Curry chicken. The plates came with rice and peas and salad. I got a roti on the side and it was huge. Everything was really good. The staff was very nice and polite and accommodating. There was plenty of parking. The inside was simple and clean. But... The chicken patties and beef patties were the. Best. I've ever had. Same with the oxtail. I'm going to buy an oxtail and bring it to Sugar Land to show a local chef what he's doing wrong with his. Keep up the great job! I live 30 minutes away but it might be worth it to make the drive regularly."

Erk and Jerk

★★★☆☆ 3 (4)

"My first experience eating here was when they catered as a pop up vendor in the cafeteria at my workplace and the did nottttt disappoint. I had the Cajun pasta topped with a healthy serving of jerk chicken and it was phenomenal. The only disappointment was that I didn't get to take lunch early enough to try the jerk shrimp with my pasta. Next time for sure though! Their staff was very friendly and welcoming also...very nice gentlemen! I didn't take a picture because I ate it before I thought to...basically inhaled it, it was SO good!"

Grace's Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3 (41)

"Five reasons why I gave this eatery five stars!1. The place is clean including the bathrooms.2. The food is true Jamaican food cooked to perfection. 3. The fish dishes are always fresh or they won't sell it.4. They have yet to get caught up on raising their prices to satisfy the word recession vs taking care of their community in which they have served and has served them. 5. The staff is very nice and approachable. Never had a rude experience here. I prefer the Red Snapper or the Curry Goat on my days off. If I am working and don't want a heavy meal a cup of soup and a patty will hold me over. Don't forget your Ting."

C'est Bon Caribbean Creole Cuisine

★★☆☆☆ 2 (2)

"I so badly wanted to give 5 stars. Plates were beautiful with good portions. The food was AMAZING and had great flavor. It really reminded me my mothers cooking and of back home (St. Croix). The restaurant was clean and staff were very friendly and hospitable. The stewed and jerk chicken were unbeatable and the rice and peas were perfect.Not many Carib restaurants in town however, this would be the best one with a few changes:Upon entering the restaurant smelled like sewer. The food was warm with some cold spots which made me question the freshness. Even if it wasn't cooked on site, they failed to warm it up properly. Not sure what would be the reasoning behind not having hot food when there's a full service kitchen, it's really inexcusable. The $20 oxtails should've been more tender and the menu states they serve Mac and cheese but it's served the Caribbean way, baked and dry, not the traditional way with creamy Mac as the menu states. My non-Carib husband wasn't aware and it was a bit funny but I can see how it would throw Yankees off when ordering. Perhaps the menu should state how sides are truly served.I did notice diverse customers who weren't familiar with Carib food, especially coco bread. I would suggest small samples for a sales boost because the coco bread there is top tier. Unfortunately the beef patties were sold out. I'll definitely revisit and update my rating, I'm confident I'll have a better experience with the quality in the future. Better luck next time."