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Taste of the Caribbean Long Beach

Taste of the Caribbean Long Beach

3.9
(159 reviews)
2.8 mi
$$

After craving Jamaican food for what feels like forever, I finally decided to search Yelp on my way…read morehome from working in LA and came across The Taste of the Caribbean in Long Beach - and wow, this hit the spot in a way I've been missing for too long. For context, I've always loved Jamaican food and even have family who make incredible, authentic dishes, but I haven't had anything close to that in a year. So my expectations? High. My craving? Even higher. I ordered the jerk chicken dinner with peas & rice and cabbage medley, and some plantains - to go. First off, the service was amazing. The woman who helped me was genuinely warm and welcoming, and you can tell she cares about what she's serving. When I ordered, she asked if I wanted the jerk sauce on the side and made sure I was okay with the spice level when I said no. That attention to detail matters. The food came out quickly (it was mid-afternoon and not busy), and everything stayed warm all the way home--which is always a win for takeout. Now let's talk about the food: The portion was generous, the flavors were on point, and everything tasted fresh. The jerk chicken had that perfect smoky, spicy kick - exactly what I was hoping for. The rice and peas and cabbage medley were a great balance to the heat, and the plantains were sweet and perfectly cooked. I did notice another review complaining about the spice level being too high... and honestly, I had to laugh a little. Have you had jerk chicken before? It's supposed to be spicy - that's the whole point. Personally, that comment is part of what made me choose this place, and it delivered. If you don't like spice, jerk might not be your thing - but I'm sure there are milder options if you ask. Bonus: they offer online ordering and delivery through Uber Eats and Postmates, which makes it even easier to get your fix. Overall, this place brought back the flavors I've been missing for so long. I'll absolutely be back - and probably sooner rather than later.

Meal prep for the week : curry chicken to go…read more Wow first time here and this is a culinary experienceeeee! Love the flavors Sorrel drink fireeeee Curry chicken fiireeee Roti fiireeee 10/10 coming back

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Decor is on brand and the perfect ambiance for the Caribbean spice and rich flavors on the menu.
Decor is on brand and the perfect ambiance for the Caribbean spice and rich flavors on the menu.
Jerk Shrimp
Jerk Shrimp
Oxtail/Jerk Chicken

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Oxtail/Jerk Chicken
Selva

Selva

4.5
(528 reviews)
0.5 mi
$$$

Selva was a great dinner experience! I came in for date…read morenight with my boyfriend and we loved everything. My family is Colombian so I was happy to see that they had refrajo on the drink menu. ( it's Colombian beer mixed with Colombian soda - it's amazing!) We ordered the arepas with chicharron, steak, and ceviche. Everything was super flavorful and delicious. The butter that came with the steak has sooo much flavor, I put that on everything. Our server Jake ( I believe that was his name) was super friendly and informative. Overall great experience, and will be back.

Arrived at 7pm tonight with a party of 2, without a reservation. The hostess tells us they're…read morecompletely booked for the night, but offers to put us on the waitlist just in case there's a cancellation, but can't guarantee we'll be seated. Ok, completely understandable, we wait at the bar for a bit. While waiting, I get curious and decide to check the online reservations, and see that there are actually a bunch of time slots open (7:00, 7:30, 8:00, etc etc). I reserve for 7:30 and let the hostess know, and she says "oh ok, I was going to give you that table anyway." A little weird that we were told they were completely booked? But ok, at least she was nice about it and we're happy to have a table. We sit down and the server tells us they're out of a few different things, including the chicken we want. Ok, fine, we settle on 4 plates that they still have available. 2 of the plates arrive pretty quickly and are pretty good. But at some point a large group comes in and the restaurant gets busier, and the rest of the food doesn't arrive. We finish the first 2 plates (including an entire whole fish, which took a while to eat), they clear the plates away, and we keep waiting for a long time after that. They eventually come check on us and ask if we need anything else, and I said we're still waiting for the other 2 items. They come back and tell us that those items somehow got put in out of order (?) and ended up behind the large group that came in after us (Clearly the order had just gotten lost). Eventually, we finally get the rest of our food, even though it's been like an hour since we ordered and we're not even hungry anymore. I thought they would at least offer to comp something as an apology for the insane wait (as most restaurants would), but no, they still charge us for everything. On top of everything else, as we're leaving, I walk past the large group that came in after us, and see that they're eating SEVERAL plates of the chicken that we were told they were out of before that group even arrived. I can understand honest mistakes or delays on a busy night. But never in my life has a restaurant made me feel so lied to and gaslit at every turn, whether it be about reservation availability, what dishes they were out of, or what happened to our order. And then not take accountability for anything. A truly one-of-a-kind bizarre experience. It's a shame because the food was actually pretty decent (and the only reason I'm giving more than 1 star). But it wasn't exceptional enough to make up for the service, or to give me any reason to come back.

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Inside
Inside
Scallop Crudo. So good!
Scallop Crudo. So good!
Smoked Pollo Half plate. Delicious!

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Smoked Pollo Half plate. Delicious!
OnPointttt

OnPointttt

4.3
(51 reviews)
1.9 mi

I LOVE this food truck. Mostly, because they have a map painted on it that includes my family's…read morehome country of Honduras! This made me super happy because being a Boston native, it's been a challenge finding AfroLatin/Caribbean food on the West so when I stumbled upon them at the Black on The Block event, I did not hesitate to order the largest plate with all the staples I grew up eating. . Since they are catering to the event, a plate will run you approximately $20+. It is large and I definitely ate out of it twice at that price point. I chose their Main Tingz Chicken Combo plate that comes with one leg, one thigh, fried plantains, fresh baked bread, a sweet and tangy sauce and two sides. For my sides, I got a salad and rice and peas. . Maybe it was my hunger from working the event all day that was talking, but they lived up to their name because the food was on point. I forgot to take a photo and cleaned my plate. If you ever find them parked in LA, go to it! You won't regret it!

I don't know much about Jamaican food, but whatever I ate tonight tasted good and was spicy. The…read morechicken jerk was bursting with flavor and grilled 'til the skin was crispy. The plantain slices were moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The beans enjoyed swimming in their succulent juices. The food truck was parked in the parking lot of Ten Miles Brewery on Thursdays. Come join me and enjoy the food together.

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OnPointttt
Ginger With Sorrel
Ginger With Sorrel
Potato Salad

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Potato Salad
El Paisa Restaurant

El Paisa Restaurant

3.7
(355 reviews)
2.1 mi
$$

This place has tasty and authentic food. The empanadas were fire and service was great. They have…read moregreat music, ambiance and authentic treats of all kinds.

I'm so sad, I've live in Long Beach all my life and always wanted to try this place since it was…read moreclose to home. I didn't realize how huge inside was, don't let the corner door fool you. It was beautiful inside, I was excited to try their food. We went for Happy hours, their margaritas was buy one get one free. For the price it was good amount. When we got seated it was just the two of us and another couple. The server took our orders right away. Ordered the chicken, beef and shrimp empanadas and shrimp ceviche. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! At this point it was just the two of us and the server. Waited roughly 45 minutes for our food because it looks like the server decided to take a lunch while we wait for our food. The server did not check on us or apologize to us that it was taking a while for the food to come out until she saw the frustration on our face and inform us the food is almost ready! 45 minutes later, she brought out the empanadas and I received two chicken and one shrimp... it was OK with the help of the sauces that was given. The shrimp ceviche was actually good, the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Here's the thing, the menu does not have prices on it and when we received the bill, the ceviche was $22! For the amount and for what it was, it was not worth it. The whole experience was horrible.

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Seating
Seating
Buñuelos and arepa de choclo
Buñuelos and arepa de choclo
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PONYMALTA
Fuego

Fuego

3.4
(1.3k reviews)
4.0 mi
$$

Loving the NEW Fuego!…read more I'd been before the revamp and enjoyed the ambiance and views, though in their refresh, the menu now matches the vibes. [Ceviche del Dia] - A must have as an appetizer - Extremely fresh, zesty with and with a nice kick from the jalapeño - So good I ordered it as a part of my entree as well [Pollo Adobado Tacos] - A unique spin on the Northern Baja staple - Flavorful and also enjoyably spicy [Cielo Morado] -Perfect Oceanside drink -Gin, Elderflower, Hibiscus, Kiwi and Lime marries one another for a flavorful cocktail with a punch. -Not overly sweet either Other Recommendations: -Branzino -High Proof Paloma The service was excellent and I had no idea it was launch day. I'll be back frequently this summer!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience with the manager at Fuego was disappointing…read moreenough that I feel compelled to share it. I have dined at countless restaurants, from casual establishments to fine dining venues, and I am known for treating staff with respect and generosity. During my visit, I spent approximately $400 on brunch, remained at the restaurant for about two hours, and tipped more than $200 to the staff who provided excellent service. Every server and employee I interacted with was professional, welcoming, and courteous. Unfortunately, the manager was the complete opposite. Her attitude was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional from the moment I interacted with her. While the rest of the team made me feel valued as a guest, the manager made it clear that my presence was not appreciated. What makes this even more surprising is that the restaurant had plenty of available seating during my visit. There was no apparent reason for the hostility or lack of hospitality. A restaurant's success depends heavily on leadership, and unfortunately, the manager's behavior undermines the hard work of an otherwise excellent staff. I specifically chose not to tip the manager because I do not reward disrespectful treatment. The servers and staff absolutely deserved recognition and were compensated accordingly. Fuego recently reopened after a remodel, and I genuinely hope ownership pays attention to customer feedback. The staff is outstanding, but poor management can drive away loyal customers. Based solely on my experience with the manager, I would not recommend this restaurant to friends, family, or business associates. The employees deserve better leadership, and customers deserve better treatment.

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Fuego
Ahi Poke Nachos.
Ahi Poke Nachos.
Chilean Sea Bass

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Chilean Sea Bass
Yucatan Grill

Yucatan Grill

3.9
(498 reviews)
3.6 mi
$$
38 years in business
Locally owned & operated

The hubs and I were looking for a place to eat for Cinco de Mayo lunch and decided to try Yucatan…read moreGrill. We love the Carribean/Mexican menu. The Taco Tuesday menu is great. The tacos are huge! We love the salsa and chips that are offered. Service is amazing. Friendly, professional, thoughtful, and quick. I never felt neglected on a busy day. Ambiance is fun.

I was craving a bean and cheese burrito and my husband went to buy one here…read more When he brought it home I was happy to finally have a bean and cheese burrito! When I took the first bite I realized that the beans were very bland and tasted a bit weird! The flour tortilla was good and so was the cheddar cheese but the beans I didn't like them. My husband bought 2 other burritos a shredded meat burrito and a red beef burrito. The shredded meat burrito was good, just the right amount of seasoning but the red beef burrito was too salty for us. The price of the burritos were $18 bucks each, pretty pricey for burritos. My husband said he's not going back to this place and I totally agree! His experience with the staff was not nice either. So I decided to give this place a low score for their unfriendly attitude, bland refried and salty red beef and for being pricey! And in the words of Willy Wanka (Gene Wilder): "I said good day sir!"

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Outside of this establishment.
Outside of this establishment.
Shrimp quesadilla.
Shrimp quesadilla.
Shrimp quesadilla with a side of rice and beans

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Shrimp quesadilla with a side of rice and beans

Amanda's Belizean Cuisine - caribbean - Updated June 2026

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