You want authentic Caribbean food, stop here. Oxtails and rice was fantastic. Jamaican beef patties were flaky and melted in your mouth. Came back from Jamaica a few months back and this place is like I never left. read more

Beef Patties very good! The chicken was cooked to where the chicken was fall of the bone which was good. Ox tail was also delicious would come back for more. read more

Caribbean Corner - Caribbean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

First time to this restaurant. I'd have to say it's just pretty good. To be fair, I only have one other jamaican restaurant to compare it to. My biggest complaint would be that they over did it on the salt. I know there's nothing subtle about jamaican food, but the amount of salt was just somewhat overpowering, especially on the jerk chicken and oxtail. The curry chicken was a little more tame. read more

The staff are friendly but the jerk chicken was soooooooooooooo salty! And there was a piece of hair in the cabbage that came with the jerk chicken read more

The food is so good . I would say something about a couple of things but the food makes me keep my mouth shut. I'll come back without question. read more

I had seriously been in the mood for caribbean food but didn't feel like the trek into DC on a rainy day. I found this place in NOVA on Yelp so I figured why not. I decided I'd just get the curry chicken since this would be my first time trying this spot and I didn't want to get too fancy. Well it turns out I couldn't get fancy if I wanted to anyway, there's no roti and no escovitch fish here. The curry chicken was fine but just didn't taste like the curry that I've had a million times before from other places and from peoples' homes. The curry flavor didn't taste bad, just...different. I may come here again if I were in the relative neighborhood otherwise I think I'd just make the trek into DC. The coco bread and customer service were great though. read more

Wow the food is great!! On my first visit here I tried to order a soup and was notified that it wasn't available until Saturday *sad face*. But I did have their curry chicken with coco bread, wonderful! I tried to use the restroom and was told it was broken and they didn't have access to the buildings restroom for their guest, so take note before going in to eat at the storefront itself! read more

Wait. I haven't left a review for my favorite hole in the wall? Ludicrous. Caribbean corner and I go way back. Like super way back to college days. I used to come here and grab food on a weekend afternoon or in between classes. can't remember his name now but the owner of this place was always kind to me and offered me samples here and there. One time, he gave me flyers for his spot to hand out to my sorority sisters and I was ALL about it. On occasion, he has hooked me up with an extra bit of chicken or goat or what have you. I can't rave enough about it. It's got such a great mom and pop feel. The jerk chicken is succulent and the rice is amazing. read more

Jerk chicken, & their curry chicken, are both fall off the bone juicy delicious bursting with flavor! Excellent, complex spices, but not too hot spicy. Their curry chicken is a wonderful surprise bc I was expecting an Indian curry, & their chicken had curry notes but with Caribbean zest. (I defy anyone to post a N.Va restaurant that does Caribbean chicken better.) The sides (beans & rice, cabbage, & plantains) are good, too. Prices are very fair, perhaps even too low for the quality of food. Caribbean Corner is the definition of a hole-the-wall place. A little hard to find, but worth it! It's on University Drive, but their front door doesn't face University Drive. Rather, enter Carib.Corner off of Univ. Dr. via small narrow 'parking lot quasi-alley' on the side of the building that houses Sisters Thai & Eerkins Uyghur Cuisine. Look for a sign with a Jamaican flag. Directly across Univ. Dr. from this entrance area is a two-story parking deck, & diagonally across Univ. Dr. is a free open-air City parking lot. The décor inside isn't much to look at, which is fine. You are going there for the awesome authentic yummy food. read more

I've recently tried coming here twice during normal business hours; specifically around lunch time and they have been closed both times. They are definitely losing customers by not being open during scheduled hours. At least update the voicemail message on your phone if you are not going to be open for the day or if you plan on opening late. read more

Open your eyes real wide to find this place on the side of the restaurant, Sabzi. Not the most nicely decorated place but the food is delicious. And if you ask what Ackee is, there is a picture right behind the counter where the owner will explain to you what it is and your appreciation for the decor behind the counter will suddenly come together. We decided on the jerk chicken and the ackee and saltfish. (We're told the jerk chicken is spicier than the Jamaican curry chicken.) I really enjoyed the Ackee and Saltfish. The rice was tender and fluffy with the pieces of fish, red bell peppers, and ackee laid on top. The cabbage and fried plantains complemented the meal well. I wish I had more of the fried plantains but there was definitely enough rice. And just in case you didn't know, rice and peas really mean rice and red kidney beans =) The jerk chicken had a kick to it but the way it was cut increased the chance that bits of bone might be mixed into the rice. Eat with caution! Lastly, get the Ting drink! read more

I ordered the jerk chicken. It was very good. Portions was large and priced very fairly. It's definitely worth checking out!

The food is Deeeeelicious...........I had the ox tails with rice and peas. The ox tails were tender with a brown gravy (yumm). The rice and peas were good especially mixed with the brown gravy. Caribbean corner gets 5 stars for flavor and 10 stars for winning as a hole in the wall food establishment. My hubby had the jerk chicken and it was equally good and spicy. He def had heartburn but said it was worth it. read more

In the mood for some authentic Caribbean food? I highly recommend the Caribbean Corner. Believe me you will not be disappointed. The ox tails, curry chicken, beef patties, and the fried plantains are amazing. Definitely a hidden little gem located right off of University Dr. in Fairfax. The service is also great! read more

Stopped by Caribbean Corner after work to get dinner. Service was quick and the food is fresh. The food can be very spicy. Have a glass of milk beside you if you can't handle it! Other than that the oxtail was very tender and fell right off the bone. I'll be coming here often! read more

I wish that I had taken a picture of the entrance, but this is the quintessential "hole in the wall". It's located behind another restaurant, and just has a small sign outside. If you weren't looking for it, I'm sure you'd pass it right by. I'll admit that I was a little skeptical since upon entering this establishment I started entertaining the unfortunate possibility that we might be shot, stabbed, offered drugs, or perhaps hookers? It's sketchy, but the gentleman manning the counter was real cool and when he found out that we didn't know what ox tail was, he ran to the kitchen to get us a sample and a wad of napkins to wipe our newly sauce soaked fingertips! Fabulous. We ended up ordering the Jerk Chicken and the Ox Tail, both were small orders and despite that, the to-go boxes must have weighed over a pound each. Totally delicious, especially the Jerk Chicken and it's peppery sauce. YUM. Let's throw one more YUM in for good measure, it truly was delicious. No question, I'd return....I'm thinking about that Jerk Chicken right now....*drool*. read more

Buried in a corner in Fairfax, this hole-in-the-wall, plastic-plates joint serves up quality Caribbean food with pleasant service among the obligatory Bob Marley posters. The owner is the chef, and his wife handles the cash register. They're exceedingly nice to customers, and give out samples of random dishes if the place isn't packed. Two people can easily eat for $15. Tried a couple of items: -Curry goat was very good. It's served with rice, sliced plantains, and a sort of salad. Get the large portion and split it with 2 people. -Beef patties are passable, though thin and not particularly flavorful. Skip em unless you're really in the mood. -Jerk chicken is perfect. It's gets spicier a few seconds after you bite into it. Well-cooked, falls right off the bone. Caribbean Corner also has a nice selection of Jamaican sodas to go with your meal. The only problems are that the menu is unreliable (ask what they're out of before you make your choices), and the place isn't air conditioned. They're trying with large fans, but it's still pretty hot. All in all, Jamaican food is hard to find in the area and Caribbean Corner more than pulls it off. read more

Where to begin? Prices are cheap, atmosphere is perfect for pick up only not dine in and the food left much to be desired. I ordered the jerk chicken, white rice, plantains and steamed cabbage (both comes with meal) and I just had to try the beef patties. Okay, jerk chicken was salty and nearly burnt. The gravy tasted more like stew gravy (funny because the special of the day was ox stew hmmmm). Beef patties were greasy and tasteless may have sat in the warmer all day or overnight maybe. The steamed cabbage was good but how can one mess that up and the plantains was exactly how another yelper described it "orange and tough." As this was my first visit I highly doubt I will be returning; however when I arrived the line of people following behind grew rapidly. read more

Stopped by this place twice in the past month. Both times they were closed during regular hours. Not sure how the food tastes like but I guess I am just reviewing there business strategy. read more

Food was okay(being generous by saying okay) but quite frankly, after I ordered and paid I wanted to leave without food. The ordering/sitting area looks dirty so I can only imagine the state of the kitchen. I ate nervously bc all the reviews raved about the food. I think maybe the other reviewers thought it was amazing because there are no other Jamaican options in northern Virginia... too bad. Coming from a Jamaican family, I so wanted this to be good. read more

I had the ox tails with rice and peas. Food was good and portion size was well enough. Price was reasonable. I would recommend carrying out and the parking was horrible..the parking lot across the street is very tight and usually packed when I go. (Just a heads up) But I would def recommend and will return. Nice to have some Jamaican cuisine close in the nova area. read more

Today is the first day of the NCAA tournament. So obviously, I'm hiding from work and screening my calls. I figured a thick meal of rice and peas and some form of meat would put me in the correct state to enjoy games and watch as every pick I made on my bracket comes out wrong. What? Cornell isn't going to the Final Four? Dammit. I wanted to go with the jerk chicken but they didn't have it today. At that point, I decided to go with Mischa's advice and just ask what they did have rather than play the game of guess what's available. I settled on the fish. It came with rice and peas, sauteed vegetables, and some fried plantains. I also went with an extra side of fried plantains. And what is the appropriate beverage to wash down such a meal? Ting, obviously. The fish was pretty good, although it's not for those of you who don't like getting down and dirty sucking the meat off fish bones. It was fish with a tomato, bell pepper, and onion sauce. You're going to have a fish head staring back at you. The rice and peas were decent at best. Not as flavorful as I would have liked, but then again it's Fairfax. What do you expect? The vegetables were meh and the plantains were good but a little on the greasy side as indicated by the small puddle of oil left behind. Serving size is pretty big and if you're an average eater, you'll have leftovers. Me, no leftovers. Service was good. The staff was pretty friendly. The restaurant itself is really only visible from the driveway. It's located next to Bombay Garden closer to the corner of Sanger and University. There's a really tight lot across the street but then again, all the free municipal lots are within walking distance. Also, the guy at the counter said that they open up at 11:30 not 11:00 as listed here. There are two tables, so eating in is probably not going to be your best option. Overall, not a bad place to try out for something different. It's not the best Jamaican food that you'll have but it might satisfy your craving. I reserve giving my full recommendation until I try their jerk chicken. read more

The food is great. The service is great. Best caribbean food I had since I've been here. Yes it is a hole in the wall but that's what I'm used too. read more

Always consistent good food. Been going for over a year with no disappointments. Patties are better than those in Kingston!

One of the best Caribbean places! Yummy food especially oxtail and plantains. It'd be perfect if I the place looks nicer.

Twice in a month I've attempted to eat here only to be greeted by a closed sign. I get it that extreme weather may cause closure in small establishments, but a beautiful Saturday like today is not one of those days. Are you a restaurant or a food truck?? read more

As a West Indian American recently moved to the area from the northeast I have been having issues adjusting in a locale with little caribbean presence... This place saved me! (from what? not sure, but it definitely has!) I was so happy when I stumbled upon this restaurant in Yelp. The people are friendly, the food is cooked to order, it tastes good, and the serving sizes even as a small are generous! I will become a regular to this establishment! read more

THIS PLACE IS TERRIFIC! I am absolute staisfied customer. I have been coming here since I moved to Fairfax in July 2016 . I always get the Ox-Tails even though everything else is also very good, the Ox-Tails are my FAVORITE! They are so tender, fall of the bone, juicy :) They are the best. The only thing I would suggest is throwing a few more Ox-Tails in the large especially for the price. I would definitely come back more often if they did. Nonetheless, this place is golden. read more

My really good friend was looking forward to a tasty meal of oxtail soup, goat curry, jerk chicken and rice As well as a starter meat pattie after a long days work. To her dismay she found the resturant closed at 6.08pm. The resturant closes at 7pm. To make matters worse they was someone in the resturant who turned off the light after she and other patrons knocked the resturant door. This is very unprofessional. If they had run out of food or whatever, they should communicate this properly to there customers. read more

This is the best place for Jamaican food in northern VA. Just call ahead to make sure they're open. Jerk chicken has the right amount of heat and falls off the bone. read more

They take a bunch of food, slap it together without regard as to how it looks and it is delicious. My kind of place!

The reviewer who said they're out of business is incorrect - we ate there 3/19/11. They are around the corner & downstairs from the Indian restaurant. Yes it is a hole in the wall - but with great food & great people. Had Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, & Red Pea Soup. All were very good & the owners couldn't be nicer. Will definitely be going back. read more

Absolute perfection! The cocoa bread is amazing, the jerk chicken, jerk pork and shrimp curry are out of this world. Whole in the wall place but we can be spotted there almost every Friday night with our 2 year old, who also loves the food and dancing to the Reggae blasting in the background! read more

I have been going here for the last few years, this place is phenomenal. I think I have tried everything on their menu and you can not make a bad decision. My only wish is that they would open up a few more throughout the DC area. read more

Very disappointing to say the least. First of all, we arrived at 630pm, there was a guy standing outside saying 'we are closed.' Once I mentioned the posted time of 7pm, he decided to let us in. The menu was limited to 4 items. As I placed my order, he continued to mention the fact that they close at 630pm. I told him that he should update the hours on yelp, because it has a closing time of 7pm. He went on to say that they don't control yelp and they close at 630pm. I patiently wait on my food and once I received it I asked....'who controls your menu?', because it says 7pm right here on your menu.' He went on to basically say that he can close when he gets ready. Very unprofessional. So....the food was mediocre compared to any other Caribbean food I have experienced. I definitely will not patronize this business again. read more

I found myself in need of a lunch place in Fairfax tody, and found this place on Yelp. I did not regret the choice. Although the food was great, it was the service and the friendliness from the staff that I appreciated the most. This was a memorable lunch. read more

This is the best food available in Fairfax period. Caribbean Corner provides food that is value for your money, extremely affordable and you get enough food to keep you satisfied. This is a must visit if you are in the area. read more

Food is delicious. Pretty authentic. Dont plan to eat-in, this is a takeout place. Prices are reasonable but portions aren't the best compared to other carribean restaurant in fairfax county. read more

The food here is amazing!!!! I had the jerk chicken with rice and beans. My mouth is watering writing this review cause I can eat some right about now. This is definitely a hole in the wall. There isn't any seating area, just get your food and go. read more

This place has the best Jerk Chicken in the DMV. I have been getting carryout from here for years and the food doesnt change which is good. The cook is a really nice guy. read more