The VERY best Caribbean style cuisine in KC, hands down!…read more Every dish from the jerk chicken, stewed chicken, curry goat and oxtail, chef's kiss ! O, and the sides are not just fillers, the cabbage is A-mazing and red beans with rice, killer. Always an experience worth a pop in or pickup.

I ordered jerk chicken, rice and peas It was very good. The…read morechicken was slightly over cooked(dry) but Will definitely try again.The meat pie was Also good.

We hit up this little joint after a day hike when our whole group was completely famished, and it…read moredid not disappoint! It's tucked away in a bit of an unexpected location, but that's exactly where you find the best hidden gems. ​The restaurant was busy, which is always a great sign, and the staff behind the counter were fantastic--super warm and genuinely caring. You could just tell the food was going to be incredible. ​I ordered the fried plantains and the Nigerian chicken stew, which is a killer combo of Jamaican jerk chicken topped with a traditional stew, served with their special rice and cabbage. The chicken had just the right amount of kick and those incredibly deep, slow-cooked flavors. Truly one badass bird, and the sides held their own, too. ​Of course, I couldn't run away without trying dessert. I brought home a piece of raspberry lemon butter cake and a piece of chocolate butter cake. Even out of a to-go box later on, they were phenomenal. This place is warm, inviting, and serves up serious comfort food. Highly recommend going out of your way to give them a try!

Between a sweaty day of drinking and my inaugural World Cup game, something needed to give. Wah…read moreGwan was my answer to fill that caloric void and set the table for hours more of saturated celebration. Entering this cove of Caribbean meets Nigerian, I was pressed by the woman behind the counter. According to her, I would only get plantains. In response I mustered my best antagonist energy to match. Sure enough the menu opened up before me! Remember kids, it's press or get pressed... While she offered the last oxtail, I couldn't muster yet another slab of meat in KC that day. Instead, it'd be a mackable Rasta Pasta for this white boy. After a serving of P's and Q's, my dish arrived in kind. Lucky enough to dine alone I employed my best ravenous dog impersonation, breathing all of three times in the next ten minutes. It was as if world peace actualized, even for just a moment, in that bliss of now. Four big WAHGWANS from me!

First off, I've NEVER seen a restaurant with both Ethiopian and Caribbean - how unique! The menu is…read moresplit into two sections, so we decided to order a main dish from each. Started out with the jerk chicken bao, which was sweet and spicy, topped with pickled and fried onions. The sauce had a nice kick and the chicken was very tender. For our mains, we chose the salmon tibs (side of cabbage and red lentils, served with injera), and grilled red snapper (which came with fried plantains and black rice). The portions were huge! We all loved the snapper the most and thought the accompanying rice was incredible - it had a vaguely coconut-y aroma and was super fluffy. I personally thought the red lentils were one of the best parts of the whole meal (kinda "warm" spices, so perfect for fall). The restaurant is pretty big and could use a little renovation/update, but we were comfy in our booth and thought the decor was cute. Our server was super sweet and gave great recommendations. All around great experience!

Hidden gem! This place has the best red snapper I've ever had. Very unique menu. Great date night…read moreplace, nice and quiet. The service was good and I will definitely be back!

Overall, the food was okay. The brown stew chicken was a bit too salty for my taste. The jerk patty…read morewas decent, and so was the rice and beans. The macaroni salad wasn't anything special.

I absolutely love Sankofa for it's cuisine and atmosphere!…read moreIt's like what I would imagine being at an island restaurant. On good weather days they have two patio areas to enjoy your meal while listening to the music. Even without their tasty spirited drinks you just want to dance and sway to the music. Great music beautiful bar hidden in midtown. Usually I get the Oxtails or Goat with sweet potato, rice and peas. But because I am watching my carbs I got the okra and cabbage. I was NOT disappointed. I cheated with some cornbread and a slice of lemon cake I intended to share but couldn't resist the other half of the slice! The guy making the food and drinks has an accent that makes you really feel like you are on some island. The women prepping the plates and packing taking orders is always quick and generally friendly.

Ummmm! Wellll.. I had high hopes for this place. Sadly I was disappointed. I ordered the jerk…read morechicken. Now I've had jerk chicken a few times although oxtail is my favorite. Never, have I ever, had jerk chicken in a sauce. Is this a Kansas City thing?! Yes, the sauce tasted kinda like bbq sauce. It had a sweet taste. Not for me! The cabbage wouldn't have been good had seasoning been added. The only reason I'm giving them a 2 is because their customer service was good and the rice and peas was BANGING! This place is a no for me.

Awful experience from start to finish. I was greeted with a nasty attitude and a peek of a head out…read moreof a door and was then told it would be a few minutes after I told her what I wanted. 30 minutes goes by and I'm watching Ellen and someone I seen driving away as I was pulling in is walking back in the restaurant to complain about the same meal I had ordered or so I had thought. The ox tails were small, had no meat, & all gristle. I stated how much longer will it be and was met back with how long have you been waiting? I left, would not do business again nor send my worst enemy there. Service was trash truly.

I have been eating at this place for years now and I absolutely love them. The owner, Victor, is…read moregreat and is always looking for feedback and a way to grow a safe space for other Africans as well teaching everyone else the culture and food. They recently expanded to a second spot right next door and its vibes! If you're interested in trying real authentic African food for the first time....this is the spot! I love ALL their dishes. Although it may be a bit pricey and sometimes a bit overly spicy which they do a great job at accommodating for those who don't care much for spicy food. Today I ordered the meat pie and beef suya, it was a bit too crispy but nonetheless was delicious. I highly recommend you try this place out and meet the owner. Great food and Great vibes.

I am in love with this place. I can't stop coming back. I have yet to have a dish that isn't…read moredelicious. The service is amazing and they can help you determine what you'd like to try. The music is loud and they play Afro pop beats. For a first timer I'd recommend efo riro with pounded yam. So much flavor and everything is made from scratch! The goat meat is so tender it falls off the bone. I recommend this place to all for good African eats in the city. 10/10

We have used Cafe Sofrito for catering 6 times and each time they have been on-time, professional,…read moreand the food is great! It is all good but highly recommend the tostones and lechon!

Café Sofrito is a walk-up window on Main St featuring South American and Caribbean dishes. The…read moregentleman that welcomed me and explained the menu was a delight to have a conversation with. Not only did I learn a lot about about the menu, but he shared personal stories from his birth nation of Venezuela as I waited for my freshly prepared meal. I knew that I wanted to try my first Arepa, so I let Jose decide which of the 6 options I should. His favorite was Reina Pepiada; shredded chicken, avocado and mayo stuffed inside a split open patty of fried corn dough. The flavorful cold "chicken salad" complimenting the hot grilled pancake. A great choice. The $13 combo also came with a side of black beans, rice and fried plantains. Make sure you ask for a cup of the mango-habanero sauce if you dare. Potent and delicious for dipping or giving a kick to the rice and beans. Picnic tables are available in the back if you are not taking back to the office or house. Eager to try the Cuban or steak sandwich on the menu.

The empanadas were absolutely divine--perfectly light and flaky on the outside, with just enough…read morestructure to hold all that rich, savory goodness inside. We tried both the beef and chicken, plus two sides of sweet plantains, and left completely stuffed (zero regrets). You'll find this gem tucked inside the Crown Center food court--definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you.

The staff is very friendly and the sauces were tasty. The beef filling in the Empanada was very…read moretasty but the ratio was not enough an my dough was crispy on the outside but almost raw inside, very mushy. My arepa dough was good but the steak was almost like beef jerky it was so overcooked and dry with a lot of chewy fatty pieces. There was virtually no seasoning on the meat. For $23 I would expect much better. I might try again but order differently, maybe a bowl or something like that.