This is my go to place for Jamaican Oxtail. …read more.................. ...............................................................................................

The food is always outstanding and authentic. Also, the over the counter service is quick, yet…read moreefficient. The cost is a bit pricey to feed a family but okay for a personal treat. If you go, save me some oxtails.

To start off with, the jerk chicken and the jerk pork alike are really solid. Very tender, and well…read moreseasoned. Additionally, the proprietor is quite kind and customer oriented. The beans and rice were undercooked, dry and not very well flavored. That was a surprise to me. The side of cabbage was a bit oily and also not very well flavored. Additionally, even though the printed menu has quite a few things on it, call ahead, because when we went, there was only chicken and pork on the menu. I will say that the portions are very generous, and so even one dish is enough for two people. I'm willing to go back again, because maybe it was just off the day that I visited.

While shopping in downtown Antioch, IL, we stopped in Queens Caribbean Kitchen to check out the…read moremenu. The owner, Quinta, explained the dishes, showed us the private dining room and even made us a dish to sample. Right then and there we decided we wanted a group experience. Because we wanted to try everything, we requested a family-style dinner of jerk chicken, jerk pork, rice bowl (curry rice, black beans, mango salsa), steamed cabbage, fried plantains, rice and peas, fufu and egusi stew, with pineapple and coconut cakes and ice cream for dessert. We were not disappointed! Everything is home made with fresh ingredients and love. A big thank you to Quinta and her daughters for a very special and memorable night. Queens Caribbean Kitchen is primarily take-out but does have a few window seats if you want to eat in. I would urge you to gather your friends and fill up the private dining room and have the same great experience we had. Laughter and food... you can't ask for more.

Super Fantastic! We picked up the Curry Chicken, rice and beans & we also ordered the Jerk Chicken…read more(1/2 chicken); more than enough for two people. Outsanding flavors & certainly ranks at the top of the charts for a Caribbean taste bud vacation! Order early for pick-up this ain't no fast food establishment , it's home cookin' at a nice price!

The worst jerk I've had the pieces were very small and very dried out beyond rubber. It was like…read moreeating wood. Wouldn't recommend it and will never go back that place needs to be out of business.

I don't live near or go to Zion, but through a streak of serendipity found myself going that way on…read moreThursday and made a point to finally get to DaDa's Soul for some "Black people wings". So worth the trip. The wings were delicious and cooked right. Full wings, not wingdings, winglets, flats or whatever. Black people wings, y'all. Those sweet potatoes have to be a family secret. I've never had any that were so light, so soft, yet had so much flavor. And that mac and cheese. No runs, no drips, no errors. Nothing kills mac and cheese like being even a little soggy, but you'll never have to worry about that at DaDa's Soul. Somebody's putting a good portion of TLC in that mac and cheese because it WILL make you wiggle from that first bite. The blue lemonade was a nice washdown for this meal. Next time, I'll get it with some ice because I'm sure that will boost the enjoyment even more. I also had a slice of chocolate frosted yellow bundt cake, but had to wait a couple of hours to eat that because the meal was beyond satisfying. There seemed to be a hint of coconut flavoring in either the cake or the frosting, but not enough to turn me away. The young (to me) brother who took care of me really took care of me. I am not used to such personable service in casual establishments, but the welcoming and appreciative energy during my visit ensures that it will not be my last visit. I like that there is only one table in there. I was able to enjoy my lunch without distractions or disruptions.

My dad and I were bursting at the seams but we couldn't stop eating! The food was amazing and owner…read moreis the definition of southern hospitality. Make sure to try the catfish filets!

I got the small (2 piece) chicken plate with rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains. The plantains…read morewere $1 extra. The person taking my order said it would be about 15 minutes and it was. Everything was delicious (maybe the chicken was a little dry). It tasted like great homemade food, just in a restaurant setting. I will definitely be back. Solid spot to grab lunch.

I'd love to say I've tried the food and it's amazing, but due to inconsistent hours, I haven't had…read morethe chance. The listed hours aren't accurate, no one answers the phone, and when visiting during posted times, the staff says they're not open and gives vague estimates. I was told they'd open at 1 or 2 PM, but they still weren't open when I returned. Tried again the next day--same issue. It's disappointing, especially since many at the military base would love to support the business, but the unreliable hours make it difficult.

We are at the mall food court location. My wife and I had a couple of their tacos. Best tacos I've…read morehad in a long time, definitely recommend this place!

omg!!! took a gander down to food truck tuesday down at…read morenicholas conservatory in rockford...and.....got the jerk chicken fries..absolutly to die for!!!!! fyi,, get the hot!!!! going back again to try the philly ...

My family got 2 meats and 2 sides with a ton of add on sides. Everything we ordered was fantastic…read more The service was great, the restaurant was clean, and the food was still fresh 20 minutes before close. We'll be back!

Every time we've ordered from here we've come away with happy bellies and tastebuds!…read more What we get: Jerk Chicken - So good! The sauce is bright and tangy--obviously spicy, but so, so good. And there's really no place similar in this area. Paired with the rice and beans and cabbage helps tone down the spice. Goat Curry - So spicy but so flavorful! The meat is tender and it's addictive. Beef patty - This is different than others, and it seems deep fried where I'm used to baked. Always love a beef patty and our kids enjoyed it. Plantains - Our kids love plantains in whatever form. Plus, these aren't spicy so they eat them all. Mac and Cheese - I'm usually wary of getting mac and cheese for kids because it's bland and watery (my child's words not mine), but THIS mac and cheese was SO good! So much flavor and gooey cheese sauce. Both our kids loved it and said it was delicious. Easy win! Candied Yams - Of all the tasty things, this is probably my least favorite. Everything on the menu is packed with deep, rich flavor. But candied yams are just too sweet for me. I think people who like sweet things will love this, but my preference tends to lean less sweet and more savory. So if you're not huge on sweets either, maybe skip this and go for the other items. The staff here are so nice--we ordered with the high hopes of ox tail (one of the non-spicy items) but they were all sold out! My husband was so disappointed that she took pity on him and just gave him the sauce and bits and bones that were left because they couldn't sell it anyway. It was SO good. Almost better than the first time I remembered it. I could be entirely too full and still want a taste of these ox tails! Please never go out of business or change hands--this place is a gem.

Stopped in for lunch. We ordered a steak jibarito, relleno de papa, ground beef empanadas, arroz…read morecon gandules and maduros. Everything was delicious! The relleno and empanadas were bursting with flavorful meat. The steak melted your mouth. I highly recommend and can't wait to return!

Street Food Kings throw down. Their Puerto Rican is authentic and absolutely delicious. The portion…read moresize is huge and so delicious I can't help making a happy plate. All food is made to order so it does take a while for your order to be completed, but the food is well worth the wait. The staff is helpful and approachable. It is a gem in the heart of downtown Elgin. I definitely will continue to order from them.