Avas Caribbean Restaurant

(45 reviews)

3.5 mi

Come through Killeen! Who would've thought I would find GOOD…read more Caribbean food here. The guy at the front was ok. The restaurant was clean, staff was cleaning while we we there. I got the oxtails dinner plate. Everything was good. Rice and peas tasted of coconut, oxtails was savory and meaty, plantains were sweet. I can't wait to go back.

Tried this Jamaican spot recently after hearing some great things, and while it didn't all hit the…read moremark for me, there were definitely some standout moments worth sharing. I ordered the oxtails with cabbage, rice and peas, and a side of macaroni and cheese. Let me start with the oxtails, they were super tender and cooked well, but honestly, they didn't taste like traditional Jamaican oxtails. I was missing that signature depth of flavor as there was no noticeable allspice, thyme, or scotch bonnet heat. It reminded me more of a good, comforting brown gravy dish my mom would make, not bad at all, just not what I expected from a Jamaican kitchen. The rice and peas were a bit underwhelming. Not much flavor and the rice was a bit overcooked. The cabbage also had a strange taste I couldn't quite place, definitely not the usual Jamaican seasoned style I'm used to. Now let me give props where it's due: the macaroni and cheese was off the chain! Cheesy, creamy, and packed with flavor. Honestly, I'd come back just for that. My son had the jerk chicken with rice and peas and cabbage. Same thoughts on the sides, but he said the jerk chicken was seasoned to perfection. He also got a beef patty (no pic of that), and I tried a bite, very flavorful, not spicy, and the crust was flaky and delicious. The atmosphere was quiet with plenty of seating, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful in guiding us through the menu. They also had a great selection of desserts and Jamaican drinks, which I'll definitely check out next time. All in all, it wasn't a perfect experience flavor wise, but I can see why people like this place. Friendly service, good portions, and some definite hits like the mac and cheese and jerk chicken. I'd say it's worth trying.

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THE BEST Caribbean food is have EVER had. An I've tried different places from Cali to the actual…read morerestaurants in TX. This food truck is it.

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The food is good, but you have to wait often for service when you get their to pick up the food…read more The cashier is often in the back.

This was the oxtail plate.

Bar area

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The aroma alone gets 4 stars. Order taker is friendly…read more I really like the cabbage for $2. The flavor is worth more but for the portion size the price is fitting. The curry chicken lunch special w/can soda is $6.50. The $2 Beef patty is filled reasonably; it has a lil spice. I want to try the $2.30 veggie patty next time.

Service was good, although she forgot my mac & cheese. The food disappointing. I have had better…read moreJamaican food.

Oxtail and curry goal with rice and peas, cabbage and plantains.

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The Shack Caribbean Seafood and Grill

It doesn't look like much from the outside but once inside it is nice and clean.. it wasn't very…read morebusy for a late lunch. The food was good and tasty and the portions was good for the price. The service was great.. Our server was very nice, knowledgeable and attentive.. We really liked this place and will return soon.

For the most part food is good. I however, last time we order out and ithe food was salty and…read moredidnt taste the same. Other times food was good.

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Pasteles! Pernil! Everything you need for Puerto Rican dishes (and they even sometimes have mavi…read morebark, quenepas, pastel and pastelillo de guayaba, turron, and morcillas)! If you can't find what you're looking for, just ask one of the employees. This grocery store is THE "go to" tiendita for all Boricuas and NewYoricans in Bell County.

Because my "second family" is Cuban and I have a great affinity for all things Cuban (not just the…read morecigars and the rums) I always have a complex about non-Cubans preparing Cuban like things. There is even a Seinfeld episode on point about this with the Dominicans rolling the crepes. If you don't believe me compare a Romeo y Julieta (DR) to a real one, or any of the other cigar companies that have a DR factory with non-Cuban torcedores to one from the motherland. With the limited reviews of this joint on yelp I was having to read between the lines that the ladies preparing the food were probably not authentic Cubans. But based on the very favorable four to five star reviews of the Cuban sandwich from other yelpers, they seemed to know how to put in work on the gentlesir's favourite panini type class of sandwich so I was sold on giving it the olde "college try" since the prices seemed quite reasonable and I needed to submit receipts for travel reimbursement to my organization that were not handwritten. Just a note for yelpers - the "grocery store" part of the business is actually called Killeen Nutritional Center which has a separate yelp business page and this is the page for the to-go restaurant portion of the biz. I wandered around there for several minutes trying to find the sammich counter until I realized I was at the deli (in the grocery store) and the girl behind the deli counter was actively ignoring me. So I spotted the door behind the registers the other way and walked into the sammich place I wanted to be in. They could really use a sign or something, or workers that will acknowledge your existence and direct you appropriately. I actually know some spanglish so I know enough to be helpful asking where ya boy can obtain his emparedado. There is "prepared food" cafeteria style that most people dining in seemed to be getting so there is a line for that. However if you are gentlesir in for a sammich then you go straight to the register to order it there, pay for it, then you go wait for it to come out. There are also people buying the pastries out of the case at the register which are neither sammiches nor prepared cafeteria style take out, so there is some light confusion and at one time there appeared to be three separate lines of people trying to get it in at the one girl working the one register at the counter. The Cuban comes with Swiss cheese, pork, ham, mustard, pickle, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo. Or if you are bi-curious: el cubano (es una balleza tambien) tiene queso suizo, pernil, jamon, mostaza, pepinillo, lechuga, tomate, cebolla, y mayonesa. Homey costs $3.35. You read that right. This is not the best Cuban I have ever had if we are being honest. It was not prepared by authentic Cubans, but they never represented that they were authentic Cubans so we have to temper expectations accordingly and especially at this price point. I have to review the sammich in accord with Antone's last non-chain outpost in the Med Centre who also was not Cuban, but they mastered the non-Cuban art of making Cuban food. I am pretty sure my order ticket they put in to the kitchen said something along the lines of me being a gringo, possibly a puta also but I will never know even though I always assume this is being said behind my back and the main reason why I learned spanglish. This thing came with a Shania Twain sized heaping of mayo. So much mayo. Goddammit I don't even like mayo, that racist stereotype has to end. Meanwhile I love mustard and that was nearly nonexistent. I also love pickles and there was little pickle to speak of. If I knew they were going to go HAM on the mayo I would have just told them to hold it entirely and slide some pickle magic into the sammich in its place - but I would have to be careful that nothing got lost in translation since sliding a pickle into something is a double entendre which we snuck past the censors, just like that lemon party joke. So that is my most useful tip I can give you for your visit, tell them to hold the mayo unless you want six pounds of it on your sammich just ruining everything and your good time. THAT IS NOT HOW A CUBANO IS SUPPOSED TO GO. The meats were extremely dry and I suppose the giant dosing of mayo was an effort to mask that desert dryness, which was exquisitely unsuccessful on me but may have worked its charm better on other diners. I put the sammich on par with Subway quality at best (especially the underwhelming tomato and lettuce quality) but not customizable at your own instruction as Subway is, so you don't need to take any responsibility for the creation of this monstrosity. This was my worst meal on my road trip through this area. However, I am still rewarding them with a three star yelp review (an #upgrayedd of stars taking into account the totality of the circumstances beyond the disappointing sammich) since unlike KMB they printed me a proper receipt I could actually use for reimbursement from my organization.

The cubano in all his glory. If he was a cigar I would smoke him but he is a sammich so I will eat him. Many ways to live your best life.

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Waiting for my order at the table nearest the register. If you aren't getting food from the hoppers at back you just order at the register

Taste Of Home

I absolutely enjoyed my oxtails, rice w/beans, and cabbage!!! It was hot and freshly made!!! My…read moresons had curry chicken, corn, candied yams, cornbread, and meat pies. WOW!!! We'll definitely be back...

Amazing oxtails....authentic Caribbean food in Killeen with great customer service at an excellent…read moreprice.

Delicious cheese burger with fries.

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Has a laid back earthy and peaceful feel.

Krab Kingz

My family and I got a day pass to go fishing. Afterwards wondered into krab kingz because the smell…read morefrom outside was heavenly. The view from our table was awesome of the lake. The server was very sweet. We ordered two appetizer's. Mozzarella sticks and a basket of french fries. The fries were awesome. My husband ordered the shrimp boil. My father-in-law, the fried shrimp. The fried shrimp was much better than the shrimp boil. Everyone had a great time together. We would stop back in again for sure.

Great food, quick service, good portions and decent prices! The food was seasoned nicely and stayed…read morewarm during delivery. We will definitely be back to try more.

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I was so excited to try this place, just to find a piece of plastic and hair on my food. Very…read moredisappointing and grossed out.

best jamaican restaurant in texas right now full of flavour and vibes hands down also for the…read morecatering aspect of things its place the place to cater for your events no doubt!!!!

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I visited them with a co-worker for lunch. I loved it! (Pretty sure my friend liked the place too)…read moreThe portion sizes are just very generous. I had the ham and cheese and egg sandwich. It was made fresh and it was delicious. My favorite was the tres leches...I'd come back for just that! The staff is sweet and the restaurant felt very homey.

AMAZING FOOOOOOOD, great service everyone on the staff was very helpful and friendly, don't even…read moreget me started on the food... top notch would most definitely come back, atmosphere was nice felt very comfortable while eating also good space as well!!

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This is actually my second time here -- I visited Bubba's the last time I was in Celina, Texas, and…read morecame back again on this trip. Overall, it's been a really good experience both times. The service really stands out. I had a bad throat, and our server kindly brought me warm water with lemon on request. I don't eat beef or pork, and she made sure to double-check with the kitchen, which I truly appreciated. That level of care made a difference. It has a true sports bar vibe with TVs all around, great for catching games. I'm here for work with a colleague -- they enjoyed their beer, and it was comfortable enough for us to sit, chat, and even get a little work done. Solid spot and definitely somewhere I return to when I'm in Killeen, Tx

Bubbas is a subsidiary of the Texas roadhouse and is just as popular. As a matter of fact, the…read moreinterior resembles the Road House as well, except that there are more flat screens to watch sports on. The service is much the same and there's plenty of rock music playing overhead. Instead of steaks, this is more of a pizza, wings and burger outfit. They do have an extensive menu with plenty of drink choices to go with. I decided on the ribeye, hoping it would be just as good as Road House, but it fell slightly short, but it was still good. The chicken and shrimp penne was very good and had just a nice hint of spice. Overall, this place delivers for the money and next time we'll stick to the pizza and burgers. Informative photos to help you with your choices.

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I tried this In-N-Out with my parents. I decided to try their keto version of a hamburger basically…read morewithout the bread buns you get slices of lettuce wrapped around your burger. I ordered it without cheese, extra onions and then of course I had the pink lemonade and the light well french fries. It's a typical In-N-Out. We dined in. It was clean will run. My parents always like eating here. They like their burgers simple too. But it's pretty decent and I love their workers.

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Los Pinchis Tacos

Whimsical and fun ambiance, their service is quick and they listened to my questions. The food is…read moreprepared the "real Mexican way"... My family loves this place. You really feel at a restaurant in Mexico. Great Job! Muchas Gracias!

Nice restaurant with plenty of seating, parking, and a well-decorated interior. Fast, friendly…read moreservice. I ordered the crunchy taco and the classic enchiladas verdes plate. The taco was crispy but a little greasy and overloaded with cheese. The ground beef needed more flavor. The enchiladas were also drowned in cheese and sour cream, and while the chicken was salted, it lacked flavor. The rice was bland. The charro beans were easily the highlight of the meal. They had the perfect texture--not too firm or too soft--and a rich depth of flavor that stood out from everything else on the plate. I would happily order those again. Overall, the food was decent, but I was hoping for bolder, more balanced flavors.

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Everything was great. Music wasn't too loud. Our server was attentive and food was great. Nothing…read morebut good things.

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Service was terrible. Food quality was good. Restrooms were disgusting. You will need to have…read morepatience , really good patience to eat.

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Crab salad

Las Tapatias

Always a good experience stopping at Tapatias. You can go inside or opt for the drive thru. Like…read moremost of the Tapatias locations I've been to, there's also a mini shop inside if you need other items. We've been here multiple times and the customer service and food options are always too good. Prices are very reasonable. My husband and I have gotten the tacos, tortas, chicken and rice and recently took my mom who ordered the enchiladas. The chicken, cheese and rice is my favorite as it comes with a lot of food and has just the right amount of flavor. Also comes with their homemade tortillas which are perfectly made. The chicken enchiladas could use a bit more flavor, but they're still good. You can never go wrong with a Mexican food from a place like Tapatias. One of our favorite spots in the city.

This place was super good would come back next time recommend the food was super good and the…read moreservice was nice

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Pho Saigon

Pho is amazing!! Big servings, reasonable prices!! My…read morefavorite Pho' restaurant!!! Get there early as they get busy!!!

When we first walked in, I was confused with how to order. I recall the workers at the desk told…read moreme to order and pick a seat. I went ahead and ordered for my Mother, my Father and me for their Pho Bowls. I also ordered two orders of their Cha Gio (fried egg rolls). We bought the large size bowls and they were the perfect size. My parents love eating Pho and we were all impressed with this restaurant. Coming from California as Pho being the most popular retaurants, we have yet to find a good one in Killeen Texas. We found this spot and we now making it our favorite Pho restaurant. Tastes the most authentic. I will surely return here.

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J F.

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56

10

9 years ago

I've never had Caribbean food. EVER! I kept being told I have to try it and this place is the first to come out of peoples mouths when it came to suggestions. I came here and tried it. I was not disappointed. I told the lady I've never had any of this type of food and she did her best to explain to me what they had and the tastes. I got it all. The oxtail, jerk chicken, curry goat and red snapper. I ate most of it there and took two boxes home. The food is pretty good. I'm no expert but I think it's worth it. I'll definitely be back. read more

Hector A.

19

52

0

4 years ago

What a fantastic Jamaican Restaurant. Great Jerky chicken, very fresh, rice and beans with Caribean Cabagge Salad. Lots of smiles, very clean, Great Price. read more

Ava A.

68

1

6 years ago

Very good full of flavor you can order with French fries or with rice. Ava's Caribbean Restaurants is now severing Fry Chicken and Wings.

Kayla G W.

0

14

3

4 years ago

Great food, great service ! 10 out of 10!!!! Would review! Food is always fresh and delicious!!

Alex-Cristina P.

34

13

3

4 years ago

Great food and very clean restaurant and friendly staff would recommend family and friends.

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