We came on a weekday evening and we were the only table at that time. Service was friendly though…read morewe were left alone the majority of the meal except when they server came by to take our order and get our bill. Other than that, no one really checked up on us though some people (owners? employees?) did walk by. Food was tasty though we both found the jerk chicken and shrimp salty (it was a bit spicy for me but that's just my tolerance). For around $25 for my dish after tax and tips, I can't say I left completely satisfied. I like supporting local businesses and would recommend trying though!

I really wanted to love this place more then I did. I originally just wanted a Coco bread and patty…read moresandwich. However, it appeared you could not put the two together when ordering and the server (I think) was extremely nice but she had to go back and ask with every order. It was weird since it showed on the website you could get a beef patty and coco bread. In the end I ended up getting a patty in a coco bread but it was so complicated to order. My husband got the same thing and an order of Johnny cakes with the Mango butter. The best thing about the whole experience was the Johnny Cakes and the mango butter. It was truly the mango butter that had me bring a smile to my face. If I could, I would of slathered the whole butter in the Johnny cakes.When it comes to the beef patty, my husbands was warm yet mine was ice cold in the middle. Clearly microwaved I would assume. In the end it was just an okay experience if that. I would like to see more consistency with the menu and the knowledge of it and the promise of fresh made food being true. It sure didn't taste like that with the patty.

I hadn't been to Red Rum since wayyyy before covid, so I was excited to meet up with a friend for…read morehappy hour there last week. Red Rum is still the quintessential tiki bar, with mid-century vibes and lots of tiki accents (including my favorite: the immortal drink umbrella). We arrived just as they opened (happy hour starts at 4!) and enjoyed a couple of cocktails and a hearty order of fries on a pretty quiet weekday afternoon. While not the bar's fault, their downtown Bham block (even during broad daylight!) has become pretty sketchy since my last visit. Unfortunately, some of that crowd periodically stopped in to pay cash for a strong, quick shot (or two or three) of alcohol while we were there. To us, as solo females, it made the vibe feel a little off. The drinks were strong, though, and warmed us up on a chilly winter evening.

The service here was amazing not to mention the drinks took me to an island getaway! So tasty and…read moredelicious - very memorable!! The space has the cutest decor and best ambiance! Love the style and the music wasn't too loud so I was able to enjoy the company I was with!

A pitcher of coconut margaritas might slightly bias my review but I had a wonderful happy hour here…read morealong with a Cubano sandwich, ceviche, and a couple of orders of tostones which are smashed bananas that are fried and served with a guacamole sauce. Honestly everything tasted delicious and we had the best happy hour we've had in months. The restaurant has a very trendy and laid-back vibe and the staff was very friendly and helpful. It is my new favorite restaurant in Vancouver.

I went with a friend who comes here one afternoon in December, so we sampled from the Happy Hour…read moremenu and a few drinks from their regular drinks menu. We tried: Happy hour Cubano - I appreciated it that it was not greasy, and wasn't a goopy mess of mayo like other ones I've had. I think I would like a bit more meat in it, but overall it was good. Happy hour burger - it was actually pretty good. The bun was fresh, the veggies crisp, and the patty was a good smash burger with nice flavour. If I were ordering it again, I would ask for an extra patty, as the meat gets a bit lost with everything in the burger. Happy hour chips & salsa - we added guacamole to our order. The salsa was very bland. We both doused each chip we ate with the very mild hot sauce they brought to the table. The chips were good. Happy hour beers - both the house lime lager and ale were tasty. The Cuban old fashioned - my friend enjoyed her drink. I thought it was too sweet. Santa Clara sling - it was good, but needed more acidity and was sweet. Classic pineapple daiquiri - good but needed more lime. I appreciated that while it wasn't on the menu, they made it for me and only charged me $10 during happy hour! Guava margarita slush - it was actually pretty good but a bit too sweet for us. We fixed that by adding a couple of extra shots of tequila to it. The place got very busy by 5:30pm, and the atmosphere was lively and staff were great. I think my main quibble is that the drinks and food menu seems to think it's mostly a Mexican restaurant, which is why I'm only giving it 3 stars.

Go here! I promise it will not disappoint this little establishment packs some big flavors...read more

I can't believe I waited this long to try the Caribbean Lunchbox because it is some of the tastiest…read morefood available on the Island. Order the jerk chicken thigh meal with your favorite side and tell me it's not 10/10 delicious.

The jerk chicken roti is as good as everyone says! There's a small selection of Jamaican sodas that…read morecompliment the food nicely. Location is nice and you can sit inside during covid. I will definitely be going back again soon.

I found this place in a Victoria tourist magazine (The Local Experience) and without fail wanted to…read moretry it. My boyfriend and I decided to go for a late lunch and split the Jerk Chicken Roti to-go. The gentleman working was by himself and had some issues with the credit card machine but was very gracious and the food was amazing. The flavor and sauces were incredibly tasty with the perfect amount of spice. It was the perfect late snack we were looking for but could have definitely been a meal if we didn't split it. I'd recommend and would visit again for sure.

We arrived around 2:00pm on a Saturday afternoon, and no one else was there. The full menu was not…read moreavailable, so we chose a couple items that were available--the empanadas and the carne asada. The cheese empanadas were good, but the cheese and the chicken empanada was not great, thanks to boiled, flavorless chicken. The house-made tortillas that accompanied the carne asada were very good. The steak was on the tough side. Service was quick but not particularly attentive. The young woman at the counter brought out our food but never asked how it was. The place is a dive, but with the exception of the women's restroom, is clean. The toilet in the women's restroom was gross, the toilet paper was sitting on the sink, and the paper towel dispenser was broken.

So good!! Some…read morebackground on El Mana-- established in 2019..yes the beginning of the Corona era, this eatery has survived to introduce Bellingham to Honduran/Guatemalan cuisine. I think it is safe for me to state that El Mana is the only place where you could get some traditional Honduran/Guatemalan food. They have baleadas wrapped with their homemade tortilla. They also offer on their menu: tamales; pupusa; savery or sweet empanadas; Pollo (fried chicken with fries) fritos; and their version of enchiladas. Be warn their enchiladas dishes are not the ones you normally encounter at a Mexican or Latin restaurant. These Honduran enchiladas are made in the style of a tostada. Crispy corn tortillas, piled with meat, veggies, cheese, and eggs. The owner is a baker so make sure you try some of his bake goods. I got one of their freshly baked Guatemalan bread that I was told Hondurans eat along with their coffee for breakfast. I can see why-- it tasted like a muffin or a donut. My kids enjoyed it on our drive home. Some background on El Mana-- opened as a store front in 2019..yes the beginning of the Corona era, this eatery has survived to introduce Bellingham to Honduran/Guatemalan cuisine. I think it is safe for me to state that El Mana is the only place where you could get some traditional Honduran/Guatemalan food. They have the traditional baleadas using their homemade tortilla. They also offer on their limited menu: tamales; pupusa; savery or sweet empanadas; Pollo (fried chicken with fries) fritos; and their version of enchiladas. Be warn their enchiladas dishes are not the ones you normally encounter at a Mexican restaurant. These Honduran enchiladas are made in the style of a tostada. Crispy corn tortillas, piled with meat, veggies, cheese, and eggs. The owner is a baker so make sure you try some of his bake goods baked by him fresh daily. I got one of their Guatemalan bread that I was told Hondurans eat along with their coffee for breakfast. I can see why, it tasted to me like a muffin or a donut. My kids enjoyed it on our drive home. The location of the restaurant is within a strip mall off Birchwood, so it may be hard to find, but lots of parking available. Family own and run--from the owner's daughter who runs the front of the restaurant to the owners themselves who put a lot of their own love into the food they put out. The dining area is spacious and perfect for a small or large group to come dine. The owners daughter, who also works there said they wanted the space to be a place where families could come together and enjoy all the food she loved growing up with her mom's cooking. Food is one of the things that bring people together and at the same time expose them to other cultures. Can't wait to bring my family here to dine.

My husband has been CRAVING Tommies Jerk for weeks and we finally got to have it again after almost…read more3 years! Still amazing flavours, great prices and amazing personality owner and chef Tommie. The instant you get there you feel like you are reuniting with a friend after so many years!tp I didn't get to take a photo of our food cause we devoured it pretty quick, but we shared a chicken jerk burrito and their Jamaican beef patty, which is one of their new products that they introduced. We also got the pineapple lemonade and mango iced tea. Everything was so good! The jerk was flavorful and the spice slowly kicked in each time we ate. But that is what Jamaican food is all about! I loved everything about it and you must check out this gem in CLOVERDALE on Fridays and Saturdays

i want to give this a 3.5 because we tried ordering from them 4 different times on Skip the Dishes…read moreand each time it got timed out and cancelled our order. On one occasion, we also drove there in person and no one had come out to the area (a little industrial and deserted). When we finally got an order through one day - we had gotten the Jamaican jerk beef burrito (so spicy!), Jamaican jerk chicken burrito (my favourite), Jamaican jerk chicken nachos (not quite what we expected - Doritos and cheese) and Jamaican strawberry lemonade. It was an okay meal overall and maybe we were just unlucky with our ordering dilemma but you can tell he does have happy customers so I would try again but maybe not in a total heartbeat. EDIT: sorry forgot to add - I did really enjoy the chicken burrito! It was filling and seemed like different seasoning/spice than the beef and paired very well with the mango peach salsa. I'd recommend that for your next choice!