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    Big O’s Island Vybz

    4.7 (50 reviews)

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    Oxtail lunch
    Theresa F.

    Excellent lunch options and pricing. Good portions, big flavors, and fast, friendly service. A fantastic deal and the best pricing I've found for oxtails anywhere.

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    Libby L.

    OMG ... this food was soooooo delicious... Authentic Jamaican food seasoned to perfection... my favorite was the curried goat... however the oxtails were number 2 on my list... I wanted to order the curried goat to take home for later but time did not permit... the service was fast friendly and efficient. The ambiance was cozy and felt like Mom's kitchen... Relaxing island music was also playing which felt very inviting... I felt very welcomed in their establishment. I was there on vacation with my partner and he enjoyed the food also... we visited many restaurants while on vacation in Pompano Beach and this one was one of the best.

    Jerk Chicken Pasta with texas toast & a fresh salad
    Kia C.

    I just wanted to give thanks to the previous reviewers if you didn't review I wouldn't have went to try. I drove 28 minutes to order, I walked in after a gentleman and it was 2 people ordering in front of me. They both sat to eat in and I ordered to go. I got the jerk chicken pasta lunch order which came up to 12-13 dollars ! Y'all when I tell you she was bring the food out beautiful looking fresh and well prepared I wanted to eat in. I used the bathroom it was clean and had everything you needed. When I went back I waited about 10-15 minutes and she brought me a hot box I didn't even need to check it. I drove home it was still hot when I opened it. It had a fresh salad a piece of texas toast and the best jerk chicken pasta well cooked it just fell apart along with fresh peppers & soft noodles I will be back & to eat in ! Thank you Big O's y'all definitely do it fresh every time

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    Robert S.

    OMG !!!!! What a great find !!!! This is a really good Jamaican restaurant in Pompano, not far from the intersection of Atlantic and Federal. They have a few outdoor tables as well as a nice indoor air conditioned dining area. The guy behind the counter was as friendly and happy as he could be. A delight dealing with him. We got a few dishes for lunch and all of them were FABULOUS !!! The jerk chicken had some spice without being too spicy and the brown stew chicken was a really tender, very moist....it was a "fall off the bone" dish. The rice and peas were done perfectly and the cabbage was also delicious. The maduros were a bit firmer than other places but still really well done. Their lunch specials run until 3pm the days they are open. It's just a great little place for a nice ethnic meal. There's free street parking right in front of the restaurant or in a private lot facing Atlantic. Check it out...you will love it.....

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    Julie F.

    Oh man! (Ya mon?) This was one of the best Jamaican meals we've ever experienced in Florida. And we've eaten a lot!The lady sitting next to us was really enjoying her oxtail. She was oohing and ahhing. She said that it was so good, she wanted to see (the size of) the chef's shoes!! It took me a short while to understand what she was saying -- when it dawned on me. You're in love? Yes, I'm in love! (Ladies think about it, you'll get it eventually..) They have a fuller regular menu, but we zeroed in on their lunch specials -- each only $7.99. You can add soup for an addition fee, but frankly you probably won't need to. Portions are of ample size.you get your choice of rice (white or with "peas") and a choice of salad or cabbage. He chose their curry chicken with cabbage. I chose their brown stew chicken with salad. We both had peas & rice (fyi, these are not green peas but beans/pigeon peas). The chicken in each dish was so tender. Fall off the bone.There was sauce on the chicken, but luckily it came with additional oh so flavorful sauce for dipping or to pour over the rice. Just delicious. His cabbage was tender. The salad was fine, but I should have added dressing (it's on a table by the counter). And I'd probably get the cabbage (veggies) next time. Also on the plate was a small perfectly cooked piece of sweet plantain. The television screen shows pictures of some of the dishes -- if you're not familiar with island food. The restaurant is small inside. And it is colorfully decorated. If you like reggae music, you will definitely enjoy the tunes. They do a lot of takeout -- but there are enough tables to dine in and a full bar. There is street parking nearby. Can't wait to come back to try one of their patties and their oxtail. Hopefully soon! Try it... you'll love it.

    Beef stew lunch special, jerk chicken lunch special and 2 beef pattys
    Ryan B.

    Lunch special was great. Loved the flavor of the meat, cabbage, and rice. Not so kuch a fan of the meat va the bones in the neat you got. I'd pay a little more for deboned meat. Spicy beef patty was a mild spice but still great and the pocket it came in was light and airy which was good. And not to greasy like some other places. I'll have to come back for dinner and try something else so I can give them 5 stars or possibly keep it the same.

    Spicy Beef Patty
    Diana S.

    What a gem! great food , ambiance and service! Do yourself a favor and try this small local jamaican spot and won't be dissatisfied.

    Sebastian Z.

    The location is a free standing building. Well kept and clean. Private parking lot. The service to second to none. Family owned business. The FOOD ... crazy flavors and good size portion. Small will fill you up but get a large life's short! Affordable. 10/10 Highly Recommend you to visit them.

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    K H.

    The customer service is always good, that's why this rating got a 2 instead of a 1. I ordered the oxtail lunch special. Rice and peas were delicious but the oxtail itself was definitely overcooked and tough. It tasted like it was just "beef". Definitely not falling off the bone. Last time I was here was definitely better.

    Small Jerk Chicken with rice and peas and salad!
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    Excellent food, excellent staff. Awesome music. Food was delicious. Love love love the curry chicken. They are kinda hidden on 22 avenue.

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    Absolutely delicious! Authentic Jamaican food! Close to the beach! Comes out quick and easy! This place is a hit!

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    Great traditional Jamaican food served by friendly owners. Like being back in Jamaica

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    Food was excellent when they first opened the restaurant but it is not the same any more.

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    3 years ago

    Everything here was so fire. I will definitely be back. Service was A1 food A1 this is a spot you won't forget.

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