Caribbean BBQ Truck

(5 reviews)

4.2 mi

ALERT - this restaurant is under new ownership and management. Although this is our first time…read morecoming, we found out the new owner has only been open for 2 months. With that in mind, just note that any photos and reviews before June 2020 are not of the current ownership. This isn't the best I've had but it's certainly worth coming back. We had red snapper, black rice and plantains with a macaroni salad. The owner said they only buy a limited supply of snapper each day since he gets them fresh from the fisherman. So glad we came for lunch! It was piping hot and fresh, lightly seasoned so it was good. The plantains were prepared well and the black rice was cooked perfectly even though it could use more "black". Definitely worth a visit.

The Haitian food was good here. I had griot and diri kolè ak pwa fransè. The place wasn't busy at…read moreall on a Thursday evening so I was a little worried. The food is good but the prices are too high. I will go back on occasion when the craving for Haitian food must be satisfied, but if the prices were better, I would go here at least once per week.

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No ambiance, service was good, they were nice, not that much food for 20 bucks. You could eat it ,…read morebut I wouldn't go back for seconds!!

oxtails were harsh.. rice had a after taste I dislike yams lacked plenty of important thing which…read moremade it bland

Need I say more about being serve small meat tails.

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Outside of restaurant. Enter through metal gate type door facing MLK.

Rodney's Jamaican Grill

Delicious authentic Jamaican food, I had the curry chicken, rice & beans and cabbage, enough to…read morefeed 2 people. It's a food truck outside with reggae music playing with indoor & outdoor seating, but I got mine to go. Definitely be back!

Food was great customer service very nice. Food took a long time to come out. An hour.....order…read morebefore going. We got oxtails , wings and beef patties. Very well seasoned, hot but patties not spicy. Flaky a good amount of beef just no kick.

Oxtails, Jerk Chicken

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LQ On Main

Love the place food was great live music fast service great price definitely I will be going backread more

I ordered the fried pork chops with rice and beans, hoping for a solid, flavorful plate of classic…read morecomfort food. Unfortunately, the pork chops were extremely disappointing--they came out rock-hard and completely devoid of seasoning or taste. They genuinely seemed like they were taken straight from the package and dropped into the fryer with zero prep, no marinade, no breading enhancement, nothing. The texture was so tough it was almost inedible, and there was no juiciness or pork flavor to speak of at all. The server was genuinely apologetic and handled the situation with professionalism, which I appreciated. The owner did come over, looked at the plate, said "oh wow," and then comped half the price of the dish. While the discount was a gesture, it felt more like a quick fix than a real effort to make things right--especially since the food was fundamentally flawed from the start. If you're searching for authentic, well-executed Spanish or Latin-inspired food (especially something as straightforward as fried pork chops), this place doesn't deliver. The execution here falls far short of what you'd expect from a restaurant charging for these kinds of dishes. With better attention to seasoning, proper frying technique, and perhaps a bit more care in portion prep, this could be salvageable--but right now, I'd steer clear of the pork chop entrée specifically. Other items on the menu might fare better, but on this visit, the pork chops were a clear miss.

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Unreal. So delicious. If you're gluten free you have to try this pie, it's so nice to have options…read moreand the ability to have a tasty dessert. We grabbed this at the Venice market. The service was great and the worker was so kind!

Delicious pie!!! I would say the coconut one was by far my favorite! And the peanut butter one was…read morealso really good. People raved about the key lime pie there but I think I have had better other places. It is good but I wouldn't say it's the best I've had. Would certainly go back and get other flavors of pie to try them for sure

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Good food! The people were kind. I went there for a tournament it filled us up! Supporting local…read morehatian spot

Best Paté Kode in town!! Thank you to Lamar and the staff! the food was hot fresh and sooo good…read morethe Marinade (fried fritters) are THE BEST I have ever had trust me I do not say this lightly! Authentic Haitian food at its finest

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Mi Tierra Restaurant

The food was very good and the service was excellent the restaurant itself could use some TLC.read more

Mi Tierra is a nice spot to stop in Sarasota to sample Cuban and Colombian food. The staff are…read morevery friendly and eager to please. The Cuban Sandwich was huge and very satisfying! I got a side of rice and beans, which could easily have been my entree by itself! Very generous portions! My wife ordered the Churrasco and absolutely loved it. It came with a salad and rice and beans. I would definitely stop by again. Nice, "homey" atmosphere decked out for the holidays meets your eye upon entering. There are the requisite national flags to add to the international flavor. Thumbs up!

Tap water taste horrible.

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Exterior!

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The servers were so chill! The place has a cool vibe with singers and good food! I would recommend…read morethe Havana ham and cheese sandwich, THAT WAS THE MOST HEAVENLY SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAVE. 5 stars great place.

Pretty noisy but the service was great. There was live music when we went there around 1pm on…read moreSunday. Grouper bites: these were good; tender and not heavily breaded Coconut shrimp: these were a solid dish as well, crispy and even my wife who doesn't like coconut flakes liked this. The nachos are a pass, and the mahi Mahi tasted spoiled in some bites. They also surprised us with a chocolate birthday cake! Such a sweet gesture, and while the cake is super sweet, it was also tasty.

Marcelo's Calypso WIngs with a glass of beer is the right way to start your meal!

Bar

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Can you peel and eat a pound of shrimp steamed in Red Stripe? We think you can.

Columbia Restaurant

A great place when in Sarasota to visit. Sit outside or on the indoor patio and watch the world go…read moreby. It's a bit pricey, but the food is solid and it's a good experience. The sangria is great and some dishes are tasty! We did the Chicken & Rice along with the Roasted Pork Shoulder. Overall it's a strong must do when in Sarasota.

Locals were trying to tell me this place is overhyped but I think it's hyped for a good reason…read more The food here was SO good. As a Cuban from the Miami area, this is good Cuban food. And the portions are HUGE. We had a reservation which was well used as it was pretty packed. We sat inside. It was pretty warm inside, though, from the heat so just be prepared for that. We got a pitcher of sangria and they make it right beside the table. It was SO good. Wow. Each person got about 1/4 a loaf of warm bread. They did say it was cuban bread but it wasn't really. But hey the bread was good. We got their famous salad to try (one side order for 2 people to split and one person got it as their entree) and it was very good. They also make that table side. For our meals, we got the lechón, salad, and fish. The portions were HUGE. So much pork. It came with great tasing yucca, beans, and plantains too. For desert, we got the guava pastry and the natilla. The guava pastry was actually kind of amazing. Warm and so so good. The natilla was good but it was closer to a crème brûlée. It was still good, though. I'm excited to go to another (closer) location of theirs again. It was really such good food. We were also able to take our leftovers with us since they gave us so much food. The lechón plate is definitely splittable.

Table side prepared Sangria!

Churro dessert

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Indoor dining

Rincon Cubano

Our relatives in Florida love this place! I was excited to give it a try. Wow!! Fresh food and…read moreflavors in every bite! Fresh pork with rice, shrimp in sauce with rice and of course, the Cubano! Severs were attentive and friendly! It's a great place to bring the kids! Just decorated enough!

Stopped in to pick up a few Cuban sandwiches for the guys at lunch. After pulling it up on Yelp, I…read moredecided this was the place to go. Once I came thru the door I was immediately greeted. I placed a to go order and had a drink at the bar while waiting. Received the food and they were very good Cuban sandwiches. Forgot to take a pic. Would recommend stopping in if you haven't already.

Inside the restaurant

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Dining area

Green Zebra Cafe

Phenomenal for people who have to be gluten free and for those who don't!! They have gluten free…read morebread for sandwiches etc, pancakes and dessert which I highly recommend. I had a turkey pesto sandwich for lunch one day and a tiramisu pancake for breakfast the next day and I have to be gluten free. My husband doesn't have to be gluten free and ordered the regular options and really enjoyed his food as well! My husband has the Italian Benedict and a mountain berry muffin the first day and the second day had an omelette and blueberry muffin. The decor was very cute and inviting

We go here almost every time we visit Sarasota, and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh,…read moregood quality, healthy, flavorful and well cooked. This time, we had the shakshuka and the kale salad. We also had a warm Immune Booster Elixir. It was busy but service was still timely. And the atmosphere is hustling and bustling - we sat near the door.

Iced Shaken Spiced Espresso @tiffhuangry

Up front dining area

Chocolate Cake

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Green Zebra Cafe

We came here close to closing time for just drinks. There was no else but us but they were still…read moreattentive. I got the blue moon. Pricey at $12, and it had all these strange ingredients in it. Overall, it tasted good although a tad bit sweet for my liking and more importantly, it came lukewarm. The peach green tea was good even unsweetened. You can ask them to adjust the sweetness if you like.

Love this Brunch spot!! Love the service we receive every time we dine in…read more Lacey, Candy and Everson they're always spectacular! Only reason why I can't give this location a five star rating is that front DOOR.. extremely inconvenient how hard it is to push open

Sweet Potato Toast

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Mocha latte

Peachey's Baking

Absolutely delicious. I first had these at the Strawberry Festival and had to come to Sarasota to…read morehave more.

There's plenty parking out front…read more The place is large and the staff super nice. I came for a quick to go order and it was quick. We didn't have to wait too long after ordering to get our stuff. They close early afternoon or until sold out so best to come early cause once they run out of stuff they don't remake. SNEAKERS DOODLE DONUT- perfect dough so sweet and airy. SOFT PRETZEL- one of the best pretzels I have ever had. And the size! It is a very large pretzel. I am very happy with everything about this quick to go stop here. The place smells amazing the ambiance is nice and clean and the experience was great. I will definitely come back for more.

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Outdoor seating

Fresh Catch Fish Market & Grill

My husband & I were in today, and Devon recommended the tripple tail. we're visiting from Atlanta,…read moreand have never had this type of fish. It was amazing! thank you for your help with how to cook, and for sharing your blackening seasoning...and that ciabatta bread was amazing! Thank you!

Lovely Mom&Pop Non-Chain Seafood restaurant. Best Crab Cake I've ever had! "All Crab No Cake" It's…read morea tiny building, but a fantastic restaurant. A tier above the rest Vanessa did a superb job, brought our dog iced water without us even asking. Will be back for more and will tell friends!

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Waffle Monkey

My party of three decided to give Waffle Monkey a try for breakfast and we were not disappointed…read more This place has great service with a smile, delicious food, yummy drinks and a decent price point. We will definitely visit again when we are in Florida!

It was tempting to order the waffle staple Chicken & Waffles but the one that caught my eye on the…read moresavory waffles list was the Big Breakfast, a waffle with ham & cheese baked in. That sounded good, and it was. While I would have preferred having more ham involved, the waffle was cooked perfectly. Cheese was both inside and sprinkled outside, and being topped with an egg topped off my breakfast. And while I enjoyed my food a customer at another table had a waffle with three peaks of whipped cream. I wanted one of those too. Next time. I liked the place, situated along historic Palm Ave, historic until whatever is getting built along the other side of the road gets finished. They have table service and several tables inside, and they also do takeout. A jungle wall mural and some monkey merch reminds you this is a cool place to be.

The BEST bacon in town w/strawberries on my waffle, please!

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Cappuccino

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Get the house sauce...awesome. They make a great potato salad as well.

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