Came here for an early dinner on a Tuesday, I was the only patron. My food came out within a few minutes of my ordering it. I went for a regular oxtail plate with gungo rice and plantains. Overall I liked it! The oxtail was tender and delicious, the sauce had a nice mix of smoke, sweetness, and a tiny bit of heat. For a regular (as opposed to their large) size plate it felt like a good amount of oxtail I thought based on the description the gungo rice would have a more prominent coconut taste but it was pretty typical Jamaican peas and rice. The star of the plate was the oxtail and the sides don't really factor into my review unless it really stands out in one direction or the other Overall I'd definitely recommend giving them a try and will absolutely be back here to try more of their menu read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been wanting to try Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant for some time now. Friends were coming into town and wanted Jamaican food. Ding ding!!! We decided to eat at Bikkle, close to the University of Texas at Austin on Guadalupe Street. Bikkle is known for its authentic Jamaican cuisine such as jerk chicken, oxtails (hard to find anywhere anymore) and curry goat. Between the four of us, we ordered jerk chicken, curry goat, and curry chicken. We all went for red beans and rice with cabbage. All dishes came with plantain, which is one of my favorites. Having been to Jamaica a couple of times, I can report out that this food is authentic! The flavors were swirls of goodness in every bite. The food was also warm when served. We also ordered jerk chicken egg rolls. Just think about that concept for a minute. The jerk chicken egg rolls were exceptionally good. The highlight for me was the curry goat. First, you do not find goats on many menus. The curry goat was tender and oh so flavorful. Some pieces had associated fat. All in all, everyone was happy with their meals. During our dinner, only one person was serving customers. She was super friendly and personable. I must think she was overworked as the stream of customers came in. Now for the décor...if you walked in and looked only at the counter, you would have thought it was a "to go" restaurant only as many "to go" containers were stacked high on the counter. Only one other couple sat down and ate in the restaurants and most folks were picking up their food to go. Even the people eating inside the restaurant were served in "to go" containers. The inside is minimalist with no ornate furnishings and yellow walls, projecting a Caribbean feel. Recommend adding a bit more Jamaican artifacts such palm trees, Jamaican flag, surfboard, etc. It would be a great spot for students, friend meet ups and a causal date night... Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant it was great and represented authentic Jamaican food well! We definitely will be returning. read more

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This is a solid spot for Carribean cuisine for Austin, but could be improved. If you have a craving though Id stop by. Location is right by the UT campus so be prepared for pedestrian traffic. It has its own lot and we had no trouble parking. The restaurant is fast casual and a bit sparse with seating - Id recommend to-go if you want a comfortable dining experience. Its painted yellow inside and is a bit run down. The food was good! The oxtail was delicious- it was saucier than Ive had at other places but still good. The jerk chicken had incredible smokey flavor but was on the dry side- with some of the sauce though it was good. Plantains were amazing, have to try those, and get the Gungoo rice! It was our favorite. I would skip the steamed veggies. Overall good food and worth a stop if you are in the area! read more

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Food and service was good. Price was a bit high for amount of food. Not somewhere you go for ambiance, but more a laid back casual vibe. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtails, Side of Rice, Fried Plantain, Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered from here specifically for the ox tails. I was craving ox tails and I'd heard that they were black owned so I had to try it. The jerk chicken stole the show. It wasn't spicy but the flavor was great! The Ox tails were pretty good. Not quite what I was expecting from ox tails but still good. I'd eat them again. The 2 small slices of plantains that were included weren't bad but I wouldn't say they were good either. When I opened the food up, I was initially upset that it was only 2 slices. After trying them, I didn't mind. The rice was eh, until I tried it with the sauce/roux from the ox tails. That made the rice taste great! I wish I had more of it to drizzle over all of the rice. The cabbage was better than expected and I wish that I'd been given more of that instead of the plantains. The price was a bit steep but I did order it through Uber Eats, so it was kind of expected. Overall, I recommend this place to anyone in the area. (Especially the jerk chicken) read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk Chicken, Oxtails, Rice, Cabbage, and Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered the combination meal (oxtail and jerk chicken), and it did not disappoint! The dish came with rice, a side of cabbage and plantain - I opted for the rice and peas, though they had two other options available, Both the oxtail and chicken were incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. Every bite was packed with authentic Jamaican spices and seasonings. Even though I got my order to go, the food was fresh and hot. For about $28, the portion size and quality were well worth it. The service was also fast. Took less than 5 mins to get my order ready Highly recommend this place if you're craving delicious Jamaican food! Will definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more

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In town and looking for food options, they pop up as a good place to try. So we did! So, the service was BLAND. They seemed dry and uninterested to be at work. We ordered the oxtail and jerk chicken dinners. At 3pm on a Friday, they had run out of cabbage. HOW??? A signature side for a jerk place, and you're out at 3pm. WOW... I got a double rice. My food was fresh, and hot oxtails were very tender, but I didn't care for the gravy. It seemed like a lot of worcestershire sauce was used, and it was heavy on the taste. The restaurant was clean and spacious. I'm not from here, so if I ever come back to Austin, I wouldn't come here. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Large oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tasty but brutally expensive. A combination plate with oxtail and jerk chicken (the two most popular dishes) is over $30 now. While the food was excellent (particularly the oxtail), the location is extremely run-down, and the restaurant seems optimized primarily for takeout orders at this point. For dine-in customers, the plastic cutlery is not sufficient to cut the meat, and the portions were smaller than the price would suggest. I probably will not return. read more

The jerk chicken plate is the tastiest dish I've had in awhile. It's smokey and flavorful and you'll be licking that rub off your fingers and eating all the meat in the crevices and bones. If your not a hands on eater you will miss out. The plate came with rice and plantains a nice contrast to the jerk chicken. I opted for the goat curry gravy. It was nice and spicy. As for heat level it's persistent but good. There's a sweet dipping sauce that comes with the plate to keep your taste buds on top shape. I thought the price was pretty fair given the portion size. If your a light eater it can easily be two portions or if your like me and you like to eat it was a decent portion without having leftovers. read more

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I've been here many times since I first discovered this restaurant a couple of years ago. This is the best Jamaican restaurant in the area as far quality and service! I've eaten many of their entrees and they're all really good. The oxtails are delicious! You get big pieces and a heaping amount of rice and red beans or rice and gungo rice peas. The oxtails is well flavored and the gravy is scrumptious! I highly recommend this entree! I've also had the brown stew chicken which is always delicious with it's unique flavor and gravy you can go wrong with tenderly and very tasty chicken. One of my favorites it the jerk chicken. It's well seasoned not too spicy, but the accompanying jerk sauce adds a nice savory mix to the flavor. I did have curry goat entre but I wasn't too fond of it. It just wasnt flavorful and tensor to me. Last bit not least the Jamaican beef patties! This is definitely a go. The crust is how a Jamaican patty is supposed to be flaky. The beef is so delicious. The chicken patty is just as delicious! However please support this local eatery and enjoy the wonderful food. Don't forget to check out the Jamaican sodas and the festivals which are delicious! read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtails with plantains and potato salad - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best Jamaican restaurant in Austin! The curry goat is game changer fr!!!!! They're very welcoming and friendly, nice people !!!!! Lauren really the goat !!!!!!! read more

Customer service is soooo poor. The girls at the register just look at you & wait for you to place your order. There's also a stench when you first walk in but you get used to it after being inside for a while. Food was not hot, and it wasn't that great either. Portion size was small for the $47 price tag. Rice was dry and potato salad was too sweet. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Veggie Plate - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food is amazing the only Jamaican place I will go in ATX. "sos ke bèf" always get your food hot. It be on point every time I go here. The food is very good. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - sos ke bèf with rice and peas, steamed cabbage and fried sweet plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolutely amazing Jamaican street food. From the moment the smoky aroma hit my nose, I knew I was in for something special. The jerk chicken was perfectly charred with a deep, spicy rub that had just the right kick--fiery but flavorful. Every bite melted off the bone, infused with that authentic island seasoning you only get when it's cooked low and slow read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Absolutely amazing Jamaican street food - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food here is incredibly authentic! I was born and raised in Jamaica before moving to the U.S., and this is some of the best Jamaican food I've had stateside. I drove in from San Antonio just to try it, and it was well worth the trip. Highly recommend! read more

In town for AfroTech and my friends wanted to come here. It's was on my list to hit up. No regrets! A few things to note they do sell out of things. They don't offer macaroni pie or black cake. The place is clean and pretty big. Crazy to say but the people are kind! Patricia at the check out was super helpful and the cooks in the back were hard at work as some people ordered take out. Our food came out fast. I will say the jerk was not as vinegar based as I'm used too with Scotch bonnet. Oxtail sauce is a good. I will defintely be back! read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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they are never in stock with anything and take forever to make 1 plate of food The customer service was bad they forgot my order one time and the lobby is dirty with one of the workers having they're kids in there like a daycare read more

The food is good and fresh , definitely one of best Jamaican restaurants I've been to since moving to Texas read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtail and Jerk Chicken combo plate rice and peas side of potatoes and sweet plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place has been on my list for forever and I'm glad I finally got the chance to come! It's a very simple restaurant and a good spot for lunch. I got the Curry Potatoes with Callou Rice. The potatoes were too salty in my opinion on their own so you have to eat it with rice to balance it out. The rice was really buttery. The pickled vegetables were delicious, not too sour and slightly sweet. The fried plantains were definitely the best part! Just sweet enough and not too oily. I wanted to try the Ital Stew but they were out when I came :( reading the other reviews this seems to be the case with a lot of foods. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - curry potatoes - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had the jerk chicken eggrolls 10/10. The service was great and very welcoming. This place should be packed!

Very delicious. Best Jamaican/Caribbean food in Austin by a long shot. Servings are generous. Staff is friendly and the restaurant and well-maintained and relaxed. Surprised more people don't come here. Seriously such good and wholesome food. Try it if you get the chance! read more

Really delicious Jamaican food! I got the regular jerk chicken with chicken curry rice and peas, and it was a LOT of food for the price. The jerk chicken was smoky and spicy and it came with a drumstick, thigh, plantains, rice and peas, and cabbage. The sauce was delicious. I ordered online on their website for take out and the food was ready really fast, less than 10 minutes. I haven't had good Jamaican food since I worked in a Jamaican neighborhood in Boston, and this is legit. There's plenty of parking and it's right on Guadalupe. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Regular jerk chicken with rice and peas and chicken curry sauce - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Save your money just go to In N Out. This place is guaranteed to be out of something. That was the only authentic Jamaican thing about it. I got the curry chicken the oxtails and a beef patty. I came for the jerk chicken eggrolls but the chef didnt want to make em. I deffinitely wont be back and i wouldnt eat it if someone gave it to me for free. read more

I'm no expert on Jamaican food but it was pretty damn good to me. Went with the combo of jerk and curry chicken. Would get again. Not sure if I got the white people versions but the lack of spice is my only complaint. Great flavor, just need some hot sauce. Very good portion sizes for the price. Will be back. read more

If you're looking g for real Authentic Jamaican food. This is the place you want to go. The best in Austin Texas right now. From the Jerk,curry goat, Oxtail, etc top notch. You got to check it out!! read more

I got the double chicken with curry and jerk chicken, and curry gravy over steamed rice with cabbage and plantains. All for only $15!! Everything was an explosion of flavor! The curry and jerk chicken were both excellently seasoned, they had so many spices I was awestruck when I took my first bite. It paired very well with the rice and cabbage. They also gave me a little side of hot sauce that I smothered the cabbage in. So so so delicious. Would definitely come here again to get the same combo or try the other food options! It's a newer restaurant so make sure to give them some love :-) read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Curry chicken, jerk chicken, curry gravy over steamed rice with cabbage and plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

The vibes were immaculate inside. You walk in and are instantly transported to the island back home. The server who helped me was very kind and started conversation. In terms of the food, it is pricey but 1. It's Austin, get used to it and 2. The portions are HUUUGGE. I kid you not I had the itis after eating this and fell into a huge coma... so black of me.. I know . The flavor of the food was definitely there. Oxtail was tender, rice and peas flavorful, and cabbage was nice and seasoned. I recommend this restaurant to everyone to try for a great type of Jamaica ! read more

My husband and I were excited to try this Jamaican restaurant, as we are staying less than a mile away. Unfortunately, the food left much to be desired. The place was empty when we arrived, which surprised us, and looked very barren inside. Overall, given that most of the plates on the menu were over $20, we expected much better quality. I ordered the oxtail plate with rice and peas and cabbage. The oxtails were tender, although the gravy was extremely sweet, like tablespoons of sugar was added to the gravy. It was so bad that I couldn't even eat the oxtails after a few bites. The rice and peas were dry and they also had this strange sweet taste to them. The cabbage was lackluster and lacked flavor. My husband ordered the jerk chicken, rice and peas and cabbage and also commented that his rice and peas were oddly sweet, like sugar was put in them. Our family cooks Caribbean food and are from the Caribbean, and the food here does not do Jamaican food justice. I'm confused as to how this establishment has received so many high ratings. The food is way overpriced and mostly inedible. We will not return nor recommend. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtails, rice and peas, cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was good. It was like eating at a friend's house whose mom made dinner for you. My favorites were the jerk chicken filled rolls. They were excellent with the jerk sauce. The rest of the meal was solid: plantains, chicken, and potato salad. The service was good. It's laid back and more of a "get your food, seat yourself, and clean your own space when you leave" atmosphere. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. If you're in the area, want a bite, and don't want hustle and bustle, this is a spot to consider. read more

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A touch of Jamaica in Austin. A bit dimly lit and unassuming this restaurant gives a take out vibe more so than dine in. Despite that it is clear and has plenty of seating. We arrived about 6ish Friday night & ate in. A steady flow of patrons dipped in for pickup(s) and a few others stayed. Our order; Goat Curry (this was lightly flavored and tender),Chicken Curry (my wife really enjoyed the flavor here) & Jerk Chicken (lightly seasoned and most importantly, not over cooked ) Entrees. For our sides the peas and rice, cabbage & carrots (not over seasoned allowing the flavor to come through). Overall our meal was enjoyable, I would have preferred a bit more spice & some bread to accompany the meal. I hope to get back and try something else maybe the Jerk Chicken egg rolls! 3.5's read more

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Staff were super friendly and food was delicious. We had a little bit of everything, but you cannot go wrong with the oxtails. 10/10 recommend! read more

I tried their oxtail and curry chicken for my main entree. The oxtails are huge, and have a ton of meat on them. They were tender and flavorful and piping hot, absolutely delicious. I also loved the curry chicken, it was fall off the bone and juicy. I also tried their beef patty. It was just the right balance of slightly spicy and umami, and the pastry was nice and flaky. The portions were huge, everything was delicious, and I'm definitely trying more of their menu. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtail, Curry Chicken, Steamed Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This restaurant has no vibes. The walls are completely barren. They could do so much and easily decorate a nice Jamaican theme, but they have chosen to leave it empty. We were planning on eating inside but decided not to as soon as we stepped inside. The food was fine but really not worth it for the price. It was $15 for the regular jerk chicken, and most of the chicken was bones. The rice was very dry and not a good complement to the chicken. I liked the fried plantains. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love a good Caribbean meal and Bikkle delivered just that! We got the jerk egg roll (not pictured) and it was delicious. For my entree got the stewed chicken with sides of plantain, callaloo rice and fresh mixed veggies. I've had callaloo as a side but not mixed in with rice so I was curious what it would taste like. So glad I gave it a try! Rice and peas are a staple but I highly suggest giving the callaloo rice a try if you're looking for something new. The chicken was very well seasoned and fell right off the bone. Just wish they provided a bit more gravy and plantain. I didn't try the oxtails myself but was told it was cooked to perfection. It's also worth nothing that the oxtails had a good amount of meat on them. The indoor seating was spacious and there was outdoor seating, too hot at the time to sit outside. If you're in the Austin area and looking for a Caribbean meal, look no further read more

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I'm prefacing this with the fact that I have no illusions about my lack of knowledge of authentic Jamaican cuisine. I've had it only a handful of times, never really sought it out besides the occasional interesting food truck. I'd been to Bikkle once or twice before, but I have a habit of ordering the most 'different' or unique thing on the menu, which in this case would be the ackee and saltfish. Which I remember being delicious, but at $18, was not something that I could just get on a whim. Today though, I did not feel like making lunch. So I ordered the jerk chicken egg rolls ($5 for 2) and coco bread ($2). Holy hell, that's a steal. Genuinely some of the best chicken I've ever had. Tender, flavorful, smoky, with a tangy beautiful sauce. Absolutely getting this again when I don't feel like making food. As a bonus, there's also a drink case with lots of interesting imported Jamaican beverages, which is my Achilles heel. Service was not fast, but approximate timing is indicated on the menu and I don't mind waiting for chicken this good, at this price. Pretty spartan interior, but this is not exactly the type of place you'd go to for an Instagramable brunch. Neither of these things will prevent me from coming back. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - A good amount of ginger - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Hands down! Good! Ordered stew chicken, beef patty, and Jamaican spring rolls, they where all 10/10! So glad that one of my friends in Austin recommended this spot. Hadn't had Jamaican food since I lived in NYC-- where some of the most authentic Caribbean food is. This place is worth giving a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Beef Stew Chicken, rice and peas, and Steamed Cabbage, - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

5 star Yelp average, affordable (several $11 meal options), no wait to get seated in Austin-sounds too good to be true right? Plus its black owned. It's the real deal. I ate here a few times with my bf and everything is delicious here. They have chicken, oxtail, shrimp, fish, and vegetarian (curry potatoes) as protein options. I recommend the callaloo rice (its a vegetable rice pilaf) and the steamed cabbage as the side dishes. The curry potato meal for vegetarians/vegans is surprisingly hearty and filling. Spicing for every dish is perfect, heavily spiced but not uncomfortably so. Definitely make it out here if you are in Austin. read more

Let's just say I drive 1.5 hrs to come here nuff said!! Jerk Chicken egg rolls let's go! read more

This is definitely food made with love!!! I enjoyed every single bite. Oxtails were tender and scrumptious. The jerk chicken egg rolls were crispy, juicy, and came with a spicy flavor packed jerk sauce. read more

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk Chicken Eggrolls (2) - Caribbean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was very good, but slow to come out. They didn't have entrees available that were advertised as extremely good. Restaurant was clean, people were business like. We were one of the first customers upon opening that day. I had oxtails and they were very good. I was they were larger but they were very good and well seasoned. read more