My wife got the ox tails but she was disappointed because she only got a few bones for the price. I…read moregot the brown stew chicken, which was good. The only complaint we really have is that the rice was old. Some of it was hard, dried out. Next time, I will request fresh rice and beans. Last time we had white rice in beans. This time it was dark brown. Dhall of DC/DMV

Tropix Pots Cuisines Bar & Grill has good food, but the staffing, wait times, and communication…read moreneed to improve. The long waits are not a one-time issue. They seem to be a recurring part of the customer experience. I understand that staffing is expensive and that small businesses have real cost pressures. But the owners need to figure out the operations side without sacrificing food quality. Good food matters, but customers also need reliability. The simplest fix is to give more accurate and conservative wait-time estimates. If food is going to take 45 minutes to an hour, say that up front. It is much better to set realistic expectations than to give customers a shorter estimate and leave them waiting. Customers have other Caribbean food options in Frederick, Montgomery, and Loudoun County, so the overall experience matters.

I was craving authentic African food, and I found this place that wasn't too far from my house…read moreThe flavor of the food is amazing. The oxtail was amazingly cooked and the plantains were delicious too. I highly recommend getting FuFu with the oxtail because the combination is the best. I will definitely be coming back here and bringing some friends. Sabina is an amazing woman and so friendly.

What a gem! Lovely Cameroonian restaurant that also has some Caribbean and other African dishes…read more Very welcoming service. It is a hole in the wall but the food is delicious and flavorful. We tried and really enjoyed the chicken in bitterleaf sauce with gaffi (cassava) fufu, goat stew with stewed cabbage, and a salmon pastie. All were hits for the family, including our toddler. I really liked the bitterleaf sauce and the goat stew.

Omggg this spot is soooooooo gooooood!!! I get it on Tuesdays at the Farmers Market in Pentagon…read moreCity. They STACK your plate, the price is a little expensive, but you get a lot of food so it's worth it. If you don't eat a lot you could probably make two meals out of it. I've enjoyed everything from the beef patties, the jerk chicken, the brown stew, the pea rice, and the veggies / plantains. Those are my go to options here. They grill all the meats so it has that nice touch to it. It's casual and the staff are super kind. I will continue going here.

THIS IS THE BEST CARRIBEAN SPOT IN NOVA!!!! Follow their Instagram to find where they are each…read moreweek. I order ahead online and picked up my food at the Frontier Kitchen in Chantilly. It was easy and quick. Just make sure you call the number when you arrive for pick up. The Oxtail and Brown Stew Chicken were perfectly cooked. So tender and rich in flavor. Both came with delicious Rice and Peas, Steamed Cabbage, and Plantains. Each order was generous portion.. could almost feed 2 people. We also really loved their Spicy Beef Patty and Jerk Chicken Patty!!

Came to Little Island Kitchen for some oxtails and soon as I walked into the establishment, I was…read morealready greeted with great customer service. Ms. Susie was so kind and patient with what to order and what was best to get. The atmosphere was nice with music playing, giving you an area to sit down and wait for your food. We want to thank Ms. Susie again for amazing customer service and we will be back to try other entrees.

I ordered from them on a whim via DoorDash. I had a beef patty and curry chicken special with…read moremacaroni and cheese and cabbage. My food arrived hot and packaged very well. The portions were good. Everything was seasoned to perfection. I fully enjoyed my meal. I look forward to trying the oxtails in the near future. I definitely recommend if you're in the area and want good Caribbean food without breaking the bank. Sorry no time for pictures. I was hungry.

I have been meaning to try this place. There is another Caribbean restaurant in the area that had…read morebeen my previous go to until a few disappointing orders. Well looks like I've found my new spot. Everything was delicious tonight. I got oxtail, rice and peas, vegetable and sorrel drink. That sorrel was sooooooo good. Sweet and tastes like they added a bit of ginger. When I got home I was sad to share. Every component of my actual meal was delicious. The staff was friendly. I will definitely be back and have found my new local Caribbean spot. I am looking forward to trying their roti.

Bake and shark on point. I love and appreciate that they are made to order, so I don't mind…read morewaiting. Nothing beats that first bite crunch of hot fry fish. They are not stingy with the fish at all, it's stuff with shark. I get everything with pepper on it but you don't have to. The food here is consistently good here, doubles, curry goat etc. The only thing I don't care for is their macaroni pie and I wish the potatoes could be cut a bit smaller but other than that some great Caribbean food here with the flavor!

My wife and I had a very enjoyable experience at Sabor de Cuba. The service was one of the…read morehighlights of our visit. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, and other staff members also checked in regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. We started with the Fried Yuca with mojo sauce, which was cooked very well - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The accompanying dipping sauce wasn't really to our taste, as it appeared to be oil-based, but that's more of a personal preference than a criticism of the dish itself. For our entrée, we ordered the Seafood Paella with tostones for two. The quality of the seafood was good, and the dish was flavorful overall. My only criticism is that the paella seemed a bit heavy on the rice compared to the amount of seafood and protein. There was certainly plenty of food to share, but I would have preferred a slightly better balance between the rice and seafood. The atmosphere was also enjoyable. We visited around 5 PM and were seated in the front corner of the restaurant by the windows. The ambiance was relaxed and comfortable, while still feeling lively enough to create a nice dining experience. Background Latin music played throughout our meal, which complemented the restaurant's vibe without being overwhelming. Overall, we had a positive experience thanks to the quality of the food, attentive service, and pleasant atmosphere. I'd be happy to return and try more of the menu in the future.

It's been years since I've had some good homestyle Cuban food. Visited on my last night in town. It…read morewas a really refreshing meal. I love a good grilled chicken breast. It was very flavorful with the citrus notes. I substituted the plantains for yucca, I'm a sucker for yucca. This meal was quite large and gave me plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. The drink menu is extensive and they also offer mocktails. I included the bill which shows our 3 dinners, 2 drinks and an app. Extreme fair pricing for our current day.

Chef Pat, where do I start. I have not been to the Caribbean as yet, but all I want to say is you…read morehave truly blown me away. After a very long hike in the morning, the wife and I decided to pick up something for lunch. And while looking for something new in the area, the wife decided to give this place a shot. We stopped by the place which is tucked in between some other warehouse stores, in the corner, not on the main road. We decided to order our food and Chef Pat was so kind and professional, he stopped by our car in the parking lot as we were struggling to find the place. The food we ordered is in the pictures, jerk chicken, Ackee & Saltfish, Mango Rum Cake, conch fritters, plantains and some beans and rice. We were running late, so the chef said they will deliver the food to our place. When the food was delivered to us, there was some miscommunication between what was ordered vs. delivered. However, when we called them, they apologized for the mistake and took care of it right away. After all this, I was, tbh, a little upset. And we sat down to open our delivery boxes since we were super hungry. As the lids opened, the aroma of the food filled the area. My frown turned into a smile right away. Now, I was getting excited to try the food, everything was packed very nicely for delivery, & was still nice and warm. Once we started tasting the dishes, I was floored. I have to say, by far, very very far, this is the best Caribbean food I have had in the US, thus far. The jerk chicken is cooked to perfection, I believe the chef mentioned they make it fresh everyday. The plantains were just so amazing, caramelized to perfection. The conch fritters were a perfect accompaniment with a sweet and spicy sauce. What truly left me speechless was the ackee and Saltfish, I cannot even begin to describe how good that dish was. I am a fan of Caribbean food now, if it's this good! To finish off, we split the Mango Rum Cake, where all we kept saying, after every bite was "yummm", as we kept closing our eyes to experience that perfect finishing touch to our meal. The food was cooked with a lot of skill, care and tons of love. The staff is coming up to speed and being trained, but the attitude of the chef is super professional and customer care oriented. A Hell Yeah 5 Star Review! Will keep going here, for sure. Wish you much success...!!!

The best Jamaican food we've had in the US, hands down. The food we ordered was so good, it made us…read morewant to book a trip to Jamaica right away! Island Food To Go is an operation ran by Chef Pat, and you can really taste the authenticity in his food. You pre-order via calling the number or directly texting the number that is provided and then you can pick up the food curb-side, or you can have it delivered to your home. The jerk chicken was mind-blowingly good; the jerk marinade was so well-balanced and it had just the right amount of heat for my taste. The salt-fish and ackee dish was so delicious! Combine that with the red beans and rice and you have a comforting and delicious meal that is soul-satisfying. With each entree you have a choice of either white rice, yellow rice or red beans and rice. The mango rum cake we ordered was moist, buttery and perfectly baked. I can't wait to order their caribbean spice cake next time. There was a massive mix-up in terms of what was charged and what was actually delivered when the delivery driver delivered our food, but the business owner was quick to rectify the driver's mistake. They are still fairly new and fine-tuning their logistics, but with their level of professionalism and superior quality of food, I see this place becoming a big success. Can't wait to order my next meal from them!