Hey Foodies, If…read moreyou're ever in the Times Square area and looking for some great Caribbean food and vibes.. this place has exactly that. They check off all the boxes. Friendly welcoming smiles as soon as you walk in, clean, great music, tasty drinks, and the food?! ..A1! No misses! I will definitely be coming back to dine again. To the owners.. whoever you are, you did your thing w. this restaurant! Fellow Foodies, you won't be disappointed if you give this place a try.

I've been wanting to visit Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine for some time, and I finally got a chance to…read moredine in. My sisters and I stopped by after watching a Broadway play. The restaurant was packed, so we waited about 10 to 15 minutes, even with a reservation. Thankfully, it was a beautiful day. Once seated, we ordered a few drinks. My Strawberry Basil Lemonade was refreshing and their Virgin Pina Colada with Strawberry was perfect. Our waitress, Queen, recommended a few items, and they were a hit. The Coconut Shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the sweet chili dipping sauce complemented them well. I was nervous that the Jerk Chicken was going to be too salty, but the seasoning was outstanding. The spice level was fine, not too spicy at all. And the Coconut Rice & Peas were great. I'd happily return and recommend this spot to family and friends.

Food was amazing! I had the stewed chicken with rice and beans, cabbage and yams, and I am craving…read moreto get some everyday! The service was great and I've already recommended to family and friends! Small platter was $16 but generous portion, I almost couldn't finish it all!

Honest review. Food is delicious. Authentic Jamaica food.The women's serving customers, need to be…read moreprofessional to women of other races, and lighter complexion. They have a passive aggressive attitude, pretending they do not see you standing on the line , serving others until you voice the issue ,even talking about you to customers, as if you don't understand. Very unprofessional and rude.

Ordered a main and 2 sides dishes for delivery and yhey canceled the main. No notification or…read moreanything. So basically paid delivery fees and a tio to the driver for nothing. Seamless was no help either

Great tasting food. Ordered the Oxtails, Peas & Rice, calilou(greens) , Macaroni & Cheese which was…read moredelicious. Portions are perfect. Very friendly service. Worth the trip. Will stop in again soon. Very clean with Beres Hammond & Sanchez Reggae music playing in the background.

So I found this place by accident. It was late one night and my parents and I came in after driving…read morefor so long for something to eat. We left COMPLETELY FULL AND SATISFIED!!!! Tonight was our 4th time going. Christian, our waiter, was extremely attentive and patient; all the waiters and staff seemed very focused on all the guests. Great food and ambience!!! FYI, try the guava cheesecake and flan .

I came to Rumba Cubana at 235 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City on June 26 with my friend Luis. Again, we…read moreloved the tasty food, drinks, and the stellar service. Servers Christian and Alex were the best. I always loved Rumba's delicious meals and their desserts. The atmosphere is lively and patrons seem to enjoy the experience. I highly recommend Rumba Cubana to all comers.

Note/General Review- Pardon most of the photos as they are either overexposed or very red. Dishes…read morein general are well-flavored, though less spicy than you'd expect I was at this small Jamaican restaurant and rum bar with a smaller group than usual a while ago. The service was friendly enough, and the music was audible, but not too loud, though this was also probably because there weren't that many people there. Along with another person, we each had a cocktail while waiting, with them ordering one of their rum punches, while I went with the Island Time, I believe. The drink for $16 contained rum, which was presumably Wrey & Nephew, along with lime, and coconut water, and judging by the cocktail menu, this was likely the drink I got, as I tend to avoid cocktails with a lot of fruit juices. Whatever it was, it was balanced nicely as I could taste the rum, but there wasn't too big a kick. We got two appetizers. The first to arrive was the 'Stamp and Go' Plantain & Saltfish Fritters for $17 served with a scotch bonnet garlic aioli dipping sauce. There were plenty of fritters, and they were crispy on the outside with a soft middle. The aioli had a slight kick to it, although not as much as I expected for being made with scotch bonnets. While I liked the texture, I do wish there was more flavor from the saltfish, though I am more used to that being present during company parties, served with the more traditional ackee. The other was the very tasty $19 Jerk Goat Ribs, served with a jerk BBQ sauce. The ribs had a great texture with the meat tender, but not completely falling off the bone. There was also a lovely extra crisp on the outside, reminding me a bit of bark from BBQ. The sauce had a mild sweetness with a little kick, and the side pickles added some extra spice and texture. It was also very tasty. All of our main dishes were good as well. My favorite was probably the Sorrel Glazed Lamb Chops for $37, served with a side of our choice. The hibiscus flavor was there, but it wasn't too sweet or sour. Just like with the ribs, the meat, which consisted of four chops, was perfectly cooked. Our side choice was the festival, a fried dough that was new to our host, though not to me. It had a mild sweetness as expected, and for those who haven't had it before, you can compare it to a sweeter youtiao. There was also a pleasant side salad, which was served with the other main dishes. Also very good were the $18 Jerk Mushrooms, with sauteed portobello mushrooms served with rice and peas. The jerk flavor was what you'd expect, though with less of a kick, which was similar to the other dishes, with the mushrooms being cooked down properly while retaining some texture. The rice and peas had a nice texture with a bit of sweetness. There was also the Coconut Curry Oxtail & Spinnas for $36, consisting of braised oxtail cooked down in a coconut curry sauce with spinnas (small boiled dumplings), rice & peas. The oxtail was tender and fell off the bone, and the curry had a mild sweetness. The spinnas reminded me of mini gnocchi in terms of texture with some plumpness. This was again tasty. This might be a pricier Jamaican place, but I can't complain much at all, outside of maybe the food lacking a bit of heat. The price and lack of heat reflect the neighborhood, though, and I guess I could always ask for their hot sauce or similar. I would go back and try more things.

I want to give this another shot since I got this via door dash. The mac and cheese was just odd…read more I didn't care for the flavors but I also knew better than to get that dish at a caribbean food spot. The oxtail were fine. The flavor was okay. Not overpowering. I would like to actually visit the establishment and give the food another try next time I'm in town.

Service was quite welcoming when we enter the restaurant. The gentleman was very nice and friendly…read more My son and I sat down near the window which is what I preferred. It didn't take long for us to decide what we wanted to order. However, I was torn between the jerk salmon and the oxtails but the oxtails won the battle with a little help from the gentleman. My son ordered jerk chicken as his entree because that's his favorite. My son and I both agreed that the food was delicious and the meal was truly satisfying and enjoyable. Excellent job, well done! I would definitely come back and support this business again.

This is one of my favorite go-to comfort spots. The food is great, but the service is iffy…read more I will usually call ahead to place an order for pick-up. Sometimes there is an older lady working the front/phone who will refuse to take an over-the-phone order. Sometimes you won't be able to get someone on the phone right away. This usually means that you'll need to go in person and will have to wait an extra 15-20 minutes. She is usually overwhelmed and flustered. She can be snippy, but please be patient. She tries really hard. As for food, the combo plates are a must. I usually order jerk chicken with mac and cheese and candied yams. My fiancé will usually order oxtails with candied yams and mac and cheese. All plates come with rice and peas. Sometimes, we'll also get an order of fried plantains, but it all adds up very quickly. The combo platters alone are around $22 each. The jerk chicken is really tasty but definitely has some heat. The portion and seasoning are very generous. It goes really well with the sweetness of the yams. My favorite curated bite is chicken skin, yams, and mac and cheese. As for the oxtail, it is very tender and very flavorful. Keep in mind that these oxtails aren't the sweet kind. They do have some spice and are savory but not sweet.

Best jerk in Staten Island. Lemme tell you the minute you take a bite -- the kick that you get in…read moreyour mouth ... would've thought there was a midget with thimbs on in there.

Remarkably good! This place ranks among my top dining experiences. The employees create comfortable…read moreinteractions. This spot is truly noteworthy!!! This concludes my review.

As a Jamaican who recently moved from Brooklyn to New Jersey, I was really craving authentic…read moreJamaican food. I was pleasantly surprised to find a spot close to my job, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered a large curry chicken with coconut rice. The menu listed options for both bone-in and boneless, along with different rice choices, so I specifically chose bone-in with coconut rice. However, the experience didn't quite match expectations. The owner seemed more Trinidadian than Jamaican, and the "coconut rice" was just brown rice with no noticeable coconut flavor. The curry chicken I received was boneless, despite my order, and the curry chicken looked overly dark. I asked for my receipt as the person walked away they replied Do u want your receipt thought that was odd Overall, the food was pretty bland. The only thing I genuinely enjoyed was the cabbage. On the plus side, the price wasn't bad $13 for a large curry is reasonable compared to typical New Jersey prices. Would I return? Probably not but at least I gave it a try.

Unseasoned . Completely unseasoned curry goat. Couldn't taste the curry either. .............read more