The food is EXCELLENT! The oxtails, while not huge, are extremely tender and incredibly flavorful. Honestly, the best I've had in the DMV! My wife gets the curry chicken and LOVES it! And everything tastes like it was just made. But what we like just as much is the customer service. When we order from DoorDash and ask for extra sauce/gravy, we get EXTRA! The portions are huge and there's no skimping and no upcharging. And the gentleman who answered the phone when we called to extend our gratitude after a great meal was so pleasant and appreciative. Eat here! I promise, you'll love it!! read more

I got the curry goat meal. It wasn't what I expected. It could of been a little more flavorful

Had the goat curry roti. Very interesting style compared to o what I'm used to having. Goat was flavored very well, a little bit of spicy kick. Parking was a bit tight. I recommend going past the restaurant and parking further up in the parking lot. read more

Issa no. The man that's I assume is the owner is marvelous & extremely sweet! But that Mac and cheese?!?! Honey. No. I thought it was gon be baked, not stove top with no flavor. My fried chicken wasn't bad but I don't see myself ordering it again. The greens were bland. read more

D&L Caribbean Cuisine - Fried chicken, Mac and cheese & greens. - Caribbean Near Me - District Heights, Maryland

Three and 1/2 stars. The young lady who answered the phone and took my order was very pleasant (That's a first for me! They're normally not politic Jamaican restaurants...) I ordered a beef patty, an oxtail plate and a pineapple ginger beer The beef patty had way more flaky crust than filling. The filling was good, but with so much crust, I could barely taste it. I peeled off the top layer of crust and dipped the the rest of the patty in the oxtail gravy. Delicious! The oxtails were pretty good. Well seasoned, tender, and just a little bit spicy. There were a lot on little ones in the mix, but they were meaty. They did throw a few bigger ones in there as well. Most of the bigger pieces were mostly bone, but I did get a good meaty piece or two. The plantain on the side was sweet and cooked perfectly. And shout out to them for putting gravy on the rice without me asking! The rice, the cabbage, and oxtail could all have used a little more salt. The coco bread was smaller than I'm used to, but it was giving everything that coco bread was supposed to give. It was great for soaking up those last little bits of oxtail gravy. This is one of the few places that also sells pineapple ginger beer. My favorite! Very happy about that. Parking is tight: Just a few tiny diagonal parking spaces in front of the building. Plan accordingly, especially around lunch time. read more

D&L Caribbean Cuisine - Oxtail plate - Caribbean Near Me - District Heights, Maryland

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The two staff were very nice and hospitable, great service, and the place was clean. The portions were nice, but I'd say commensurate with the price, nothing super notable. Buuuut the food quality itself was disappointing, both for my gf and myself. Oxtail was cooked decently but lacked oomph, same with the collard greens, just sorta dry and lacking flavor. Rice and peas tasted off, cabbage was ok. For a place that does JUST Jamaican, the above food should be much better than it was for us. I like to think it was a bad batch or SOMETHING. How it was today Can't be how it just is. While I wouldn't go back, maybe your experience might be better. read more

D&L Caribbean Cuisine - Oxtail platter (regular size) with rice and peas and cabbage. $19 - Caribbean Near Me - District Heights, Maryland

You ever go somewhere and you smile while spending your money? This is the place where that happens. You enjoy spending your money at D&L cause it feels like home. There's cleanliness, love/personality/genuineness and they pay attention to their patrons. Food- We've tried the escovitch snapper, jerk chicken, Rasta pasta, and the oxtails. We've patronized enough to be able to write a review about the food. Simply delicious! Fresh! Full portions. Large portions to have enough left over for lunch the next day. I really enjoy that my food tastes and looks fresh! And the pricing is decent-- very affordable! I'm used to going to some other Caribbean restaurants and hearing "we're out of oxtails" or "we're out of snapper." Not once have I come to D&L and heard those words. I appreciate that whatever I order is always in stock. Service- The husband and wife team are superb. Great attitudes and they remember me. They care. My husband is a little picky and likes the peppers and onions for his fish on the side. They never give me a hassle about it and are always willing to accommodate. Atmosphere- The level of detail and service makes the atmosphere feel like home. This is not a chain big box store. It's a small establishment with BIG love! The dining area is intimate and on theme with the Jamaican colors. read more

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Saw this in passing actually going to another Jamaican restaurant. I got the curry chicken lunch special and a side of oxtail. The food was good just needed a bit more seasoning to me. The lady that took my order was very pleasant. I will definitely go back to try some additional dishes. read more

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The oxtail dinner was delicious, the oxtails were super tender and flavorful, the rice and peas, and the cabbage were cooked just right not overcooked and mushy! Definitely coming back for a different dish! read more

Let me start by saying this is the BEST DAMN JAMAICAN FOOD IN THE DMV!! Hands down it's super delicious and authentic!! Please go and try it and I promise you will not be disappointed!! I had the oxtail, curry goat and a side of curry chicken yesterday and felt like I was back in Jamaica!! The mixed vegetables and cabbage were amazing! Everything was perfectly seasoned! This establishment is awesome from the excellent customer service to the last piece of curry chicken on my plate! The home made juices definitely complemented the meal as well. The soursop juice is my favorite. Thanks and salute to the chef and his excellent staff! Please keep up the excellent cooking and customer service!!! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!! Thank you! read more

Food was good would definitely recommend but not a fan of the Mac and cheese very dry or the greens taste like it's straight out the can with some spicy flavor read more

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this is my second time coming but first review. food always hits. we got the chicken rasta pasta. sauce is creamy and comes with chopped jerk chicken. Also got the bourbon wings. They give you 6 wings and they still have some heat to them, don't sleep read more

D&L Caribbean Cuisine - Rasta Pasta with BBQ Chicken Wingettes Mac and Cheese Vegetables - Caribbean Near Me - District Heights, Maryland

Never found the place. I called for directions because I really wanted Caribbean food. The person who answered was rude and even though I had called earlier said they would not honor the lunch price. read more

I'm so happy I gave this place a shot. Literally left the gym and I wanted protein and veggies. Found this place on Yelp and said "I guess I'll try it. Can a restaurant screw up meat and veggies?" I purchased the curry goat and cabbage. The food was seasoned to perfection (reminded me of my dad's curry goat) and customer service was good. I will be back. read more

D&L Caribbean Cuisine - Cabbage and curry goat - Caribbean Near Me - District Heights, Maryland

Great ox tail and macaroni and cheese. Also had fresh juice. Great food and fast friendly service

I ordered the oxtails with a patty and rice, instead I got tasteless cabbage, rice and some little @ss oxtails, not worth the $24. I also ordered the curry chicken, no flavor of curry at all and again tasteless rice and cabbage read more

Great Service. I got the Rasta Pasta with chicken and shrimp along with a spicy beef patty . It was excellent! read more

D&L Caribbean Cuisine - Rasta Pasta with chicken and shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - District Heights, Maryland

I ordered Oxtail , Rice and Peas , and I as for a serving of plantain. . Oh I ordered two patties as well . The food was good and the service was very good, sitting area was clean and nice Reggae music playing so the atmosphere was nice as I sat to wait for my order . There was a gentleman eating in so it is also available for those who desire to but the place is small for that . I enjoyed the food. It is a bit pricey but worth it. Try them out. read more

Stumbled Upon This Place Randomly Today & I'm Glad That I Did. I Ordered The Spicy Cajun Salmon W/ Rice & Pea's & Cabbage. Everything Was GREAT. The Customer Service Was A1, The Woman Who Took My Order Explained He Popular Food Items To Me & Helped Me Choose What To Order. She Also Recommended A Mango Drink They Make Themselves & It Was Very Good. I'll Definitely Be Back! read more

They started off really good. When Grandma (or Big Mama) first opened it, she was cooking the food and it was consistent and delicious. But now, it seems other family members are running it and the food hasn't been consistent since. Some days good, some bad. Some times of the day are different...all depends on whos cooking. They're out of curry patties often. Out of rum cake often. Don't get me wrong, the food isn't horrible, it's just not consistent enough read more

This place has the best oxtails in the DMV area!!! I've been to a lot of different Caribbean restaurants and this is best by far. Juicy and tender and spiced just right!!! read more

Lady who took my order with big eyelashes had a nasty attitude. I like to support small business but someone with an uninviting attitude leaves a bitter taste in the food and makes you not want to support their business again. This is NOT the first time she has had an attitude. It's EVERY TIME I come to the restaurant and it's very unappealing. read more

The food is amazing it give you that right amount of seasoning and flavor , I love the employees there friendly and the food is to die for , the jerk sub the curry shrimp the cabbage just the right crunch it's a must go place read more