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    Caribbean Gourmet

    4.7 (493 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Betty M.

    Was in the neighborhood and saw this place so we went and tried it. The place is located in the Blossom Market Place next to San Gabriel Mission. There is plenty of parking off the street or public parking lots. Now to the foods. We ordered the jerk chicken and the curry chicken with rice and the famous Jamaican beef patty(their version of empanadas). The Jerk chicken was good but not enough robust flavor compares to other Jamaican restaurants. The curry chicken was good but again, way to water down for preference. However, the beef patty was tasty and made fresh as you order them. Wish that the crust could be a bit more crispy. Order at the counter and pick up your food or wait about 10 minutes pending on how busy they are. It's a bit pricey for all the entrees.

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    Tracy N.

    Located in the Blossom Market Food Hall. I went on a Saturday when there happened to be a farmer's market going on so parking was crowded but it seemed like there was a decent size parking lot and street parking right by the entrance. Waited maybe 10-15 minutes for my food Jerk chicken: 5/5 this plate came with some cabbage, plantains, and rice. This was my first time trying jerk chicken so I don't have anything to compare it to but I thought it was pretty good. The chicken had a slight kick that I really liked but not super spicy overall

    Oxtail & Jerk Combo $23
    Erik G.

    I was eager to try Caribbean Gourmet, as I love Caribbean cuisine, jerk chicken, and oxtail. I was initially unsure what to order, but the woman at the counter recommended the Oxtail & Jerk Combo ($23) with half portions, which was excellent! The Jerk chicken was cooked perfectly, though the spice level was mild, even after a warning. The oxtail was tender and good, but not the best I've had. While the rice and beans were a bit too wet, the plantains and cabbage were great. I would have preferred some hot sauce and fluffier rice, but overall it was a solid meal. A text notification system for when orders are ready would be a helpful addition, especially for those seated away from the counter. The staff member gave an estimated time, and my food was actually ready sooner, which I wasn't aware of. While not a major issue, this is an area that could be improved. The service was friendly and helpful, and I would definitely return to try more of their dishes. While the food overall was good, a few things fell short, like the rice. Overall, it's a tough call because the food deserves more than 4 stars. Caribbean Gourmet is easily the best Caribbean spot in the SGV and my second favorite in LA County. The prices are very fair for the portion sizes, and I must highlight how affordable they are, especially these days. Kudos to Caribbean Gourmet for keeping prices affordable while serving delicious food!

    Jerk chicken plate
    Serinee T.

    Delicious food and the sweetest owner! We were curious about the food as we were wandering the food hall, and the owner happily went back into her kitchen to grab us samples of her food. It was soo delicious. We ended up getting the curry chicken with rice and peas and the jerk chicken plate. The rice is so light and pairs perfectly with the perfectly seasoned chicken curry and jerk chicken. The plantains are 10/10 for me. Their tiny hot sauce condiment is super spicy but pairs so well. I will definitely be back.

    Vegetarian patty
    Christine L.

    The family came to use up a coupon from an SGV passport of a buy 1 get 1 free patty. I bought 1 vegetarian and a beef curry. Both were huge and delicious! Vegetarian totally caught me by surprise it was really flavorful and unique (collared greens?) Easily a good sizable snack that can also be a quick/easy meal for someone. Will be back to try the oxtail next time!

    Oxtail stew plate
    Rickey S.

    Came on a Thursday night around 7pm to use my SGV passport for the bogo deal. Listened to the other yelper about buying two meat patties and I'm so glad I did. I enjoyed the beef as well but flavor is more noticeable on chicken. The hot sauce doesn't come with it but you can ask for it on the side. Hot sauce is a nice touch but be careful with the amount because it does have a kick! What I do love is that there's a lot of meat compared to pastry & the pastry itself is well made. I've also had the oxtail here and it's also amazing. It took maybe less than 10 minutes for me to receive my Jamaican patty order. The workers are very nice and you can tell they genuinely appreciate serving. I would come back again.

    Nevin A.

    Caribbean Gourmet is located inside Blossom Market. Their menu includes various types of chicken plates, patties (empanadas like), pastries, and drinks. I stopped by to try their patties which look alike empanadas. I placed my order of the following: - chicken patty 5/5 - vegetarian patty 5/5 - jamaican beef patty 5/5 - Turkey patty 5/5 I wanted to try the different patties they have. The service was really fast. All the patties were very fresh, hot,and rich in flavors. The crust was golden and flaky. The fillings were very savory, juicy, well seasoned and flavorful. There was a letter on each kind of patty to differentiate between them. This was very nice and convenient.The staff were very attentive and friendly. I really enjoyed their patties. Definitely, I will stop by to order them again and try other Carribean dishes.

    Oxtail Stew Plate
    Darlene D.

    Had the oxtail stew and jerk chicken plate, and a beef patty. All were so flavorful! The oxtail was fall off the bone and the chicken was so juicy. This was my first time having Caribbean cuisine and I fear I've truly been missing out. I enjoyed everything on the plate from the vegetables to the rice! Really delicious and will be back!

    Oxtail Stew
    Kevin He Zhong Q.

    Finally stumbled upon this place after having this bookmarked for a while since they opened. Was really craving some oxtails so this was the perfect place. Stopped by during lunch on a weekday and the market wasn't too busy. This restaurant is inside Blossom Market, which is a food hall consisting of multiple food/beverage stalls. Overall the dish was very delicious, in terms of flavor profile and how well each ingredient paired with each other. The oxtails were fall off the bone, extremely tender, didn't feel too fatty. I wish there was more spicy heat from the oxtails, there was practically no spice at all. The plantains were perfectly cooked, almost tasted like a banana mochi. The rice was my favorite, it had an amazing coconut aroma and nice little bits of peas for texture. The sauce from the oxtail paired perfectly with the rice. The veggies were a nice palate cleanser from the rich oxtail, unfortunately there was a strand of hair in there which I took out, no big deal. Counter ordering so not much service is being provided. Probably took around 6-7 minutes for the food to come out. It's open kitchen so you can see the workers prepping your food.

    Ox tail plate
    Natalie D.

    Was craving some oxtail and found this spot that is raved about! Located inside a food hall with other business, this spot is easy to find and order from. Service and food was really quick. You can order to go or eat in tables they have at the hall. Large menu to choose from but I wanted to eat some oxtail. The plate was very well filled along with seasoned veggies and rice. I enjoyed every portion of the dish and the meat was very tender. I will definitely try again

    Veggie Puff Pastry
    Peter D.

    This is a no frills food stalls within the Blossom Market that stands out from their counterparts. It's good to see non-Asian stalls here and I was really craving a puff pastry. The veggie was the only non-spicy item, so decided to get that. Both my mom and I enjoyed it - hot to order and super flavorful. Wish we could order more from here, but the staff were pretty friendly! Would come back again

    Beef Patty
    Michele L.

    Your Next Must-Try Caribbean Spot!! Guyanese chef Yonette Alleyne and her team are bringing authentic, bold Caribbean flavors to San Gabriel's Blossom Market Hall. Yonette is so wonderful and a delight to talk with!! There's indoor and outdoor seating. It's pretty cozy and a great place to hang out!! At Caribbean Gourmet, every dish is made from scratch -- packed with rich, aromatic spices and vibrant island comfort, the soul of authentic Caribbean cuisine. It is a testament to the cultural richness and resilience of the region. Many Caribbean dishes are naturally adaptable for different dietary needs, with numerous gluten-free and plant-based options available. Must-tries? Slow-braised Oxtail Stew (so tender it falls apart) Flavor-loaded Curries (Chicken, Vegan) Their famous patties with that perfect flaky crust (Beef, Turkey, Chicken, Vegetarian) Cassava Pone Square They also offer catering!! This place is a 10/10!!

    Chicken curry
    Christina F.

    Everything I've ever gotten here is great. Latest thing I tried was the chicken curry. Delicious, with a generous portion. Everything was seasoned to perfection. Staff are always nice. My favorite so far is the oxtail. Love this food hall, so many great businesses. Support local!

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    Bold rich spicy those are just a few words you'd use to describe island cuisine…read more Beautiful sorry you're not meeting that mark. As I have stated before I'm harder on island cuisine cause I'm an islander. Yes I love the concept I love the look, but I this is a spot I'd take my friend who liked Caribbean and didn't like their meals seasoned. Ordered the one beef and one chicken patty but when. Our order came she informed us they ran out of chicken. Not sure if they make the beef patty there or not? The filling was cool there was definitely seasoning. The crust was good. Everything with the patty reminded me of a JA Patty. I'm not saying they Tower or Tasty but it's good. The brown stew chicken was begging to be a start but ended up like an extra on a movie. The cabbage I wouldn't even call it a side of cabbage more like a garnish of cabbage was missing that mark. The peas and rice I was pleased they used dried peas and not canned and I was pleased they used coconut milk but they didn't use enough and the thyme scallions ginger allspice cloves salt were all missing like a wanted poster. Now we all know oxtails price has increased from dirt cheap high as hell, but oxtails for there price need to undoubtedly be the star of your show. These weren't the star of any show. When you eat oxtails your suppose to be like damn licking them fingers more than the colonels chicken. I have to give to give the young lady with the short hair her props she had a larger party plus us ordering and she still was able to multitask efficiently.

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