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    D&L Caribbean Cuisine

    3.8 (23 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Fried chicken, Mac and cheese & greens.
    Elle E.

    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.

    Oxtail plate
    Rizma W.

    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.

    Oxtail dinner
    Ria R.

    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.

    Oxtail platter (regular size) with rice and peas and cabbage. $19

    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.

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    Kei K.

    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.

    Rasta Pasta with BBQ Chicken Wingettes Mac and Cheese Vegetables
    Markese D.

    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

    Jerk Chicken
    Terrell D.

    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

    Cabbage and curry goat
    Shakita W.

    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.

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

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

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    Sapodilla’s

    4.1(119 reviews)
    4.9 mi•Anacostia

    Amazing Sunday early dinner. Was celebrating my man retirement and he freaking LOVED IT…read more The catfish and grits was crazy good. Sunday DJ bumping soca R&B dancehall etc. Loud but we loved it.

    I ate here last night with my husband for dinner. It's been on my bucket lists of restaurants to…read moretry for a while now. Their food looks so good every time I see a content creator of food vlogger post about it. I couldn't wait to try! We had 815 reservations and were seated right away on the first floor. It's very posh inside, stylish, and spacious. There was also a second floor where the DJ was, and the music was great. It was a lot of pop songs, 80s, and a few contemporary hits. We already knew what we wanted to order as we had already checked the menu online before we ordered. I will say the prices online differed from the menu prices in person, so that was a bit disappointing. I ordered the jerk lamb chops with broccolini and Guyanese fried rice while my husband ordered the Jerk salmon and shrimp with cabbage and rice and peas. It did take awhile before our food came out, but it was worth the wait as it was very delicious. I loved my meal and nearly cleaned the plate. SMH. The lamb chops were perfectly seasoned, marinaded, and succulent while the broccolini had a great char. The fried rice was the perfect portion with the right amount of spice and just the right ingredients to round out the dish. My husband doesn't eat rice so his rice and peas went untouched. I tried it, and it was not very flavorful. Almost dry. I was also surprised at how small his salmon was. In my opinion, it looked like a kid sized salmon and for the price, it should have been a full fillet and not half a filet. He did enjoy his meal, overall, but was still hungry. He also asked to sub out the rice for another side, and was told they don't sub for out. He'd just have to order another side. I thought that was a bit strict. I think I'd come back here, but a lot of their menu items have the jerk sauce on it, so I can assume the jerk salmon, jerk chicken, and jerk lamb would all have the same flavor profile.

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    St James - Modern Caribbean

    St James - Modern Caribbean

    4.3(478 reviews)
    8.4 mi•U Street Corridor
    •$$$
    Women-owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    St. James is a very special place. We had heard of the great reviews and entered this place with…read morehopes and dreams of leaving with full tummies and satiated souls. This place did not disappoint. First, make a reservation. I cannot stress this enough. It gets packed. Second, come hungry and with a group if you want more options to try. This is definitely a place where sharing makes sense. The oxtail was extremely tender and flavorful, with that rich, slow-cooked depth you want from oxtail without it feeling heavy. The jerk wings are a must-have. Perfectly seasoned with that unmistakable jerk flavor and just the right amount of spiciness. The dipping sauce helps temper the heat without completely taking away the flavor. The fried snapper with rice was exceptional. The whole fish was beautifully crispy on the outside while remaining tender inside, and the coconut-based sauce/chutney brought a bright, tangy contrast to the fried fish. The roti comes with options for proteins. We picked the goat and beef, along with chickpeas and pumpkin. The tender, savory meat paired really well with the creamy, curried chickpeas and slightly sweet pumpkin. It also came with three dipping sauces and roti, giving us plenty of different flavor combinations to try! As for sides, absolutely get the plantains and macaroni pie. The plantains were cooked perfectly and beautifully caramelized, with a ginger glaze that was not overwhelmingly gingery. Even Michelin specifically calls out St. James' sweet plantains finished with candied ginger. The macaroni pie is basically macaroni and cheese's Caribbean cousin ! It is creamy, cheesy, baked/grilled until you get those delicious browned edges, with seasoning that gives it a distinctly Caribbean character. St. James was added to the MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C. selection, so apparently our hopes and dreams were not misplaced. It isn't Michelin-starred or a Bib Gourmand; it's a Michelin Guide Selected restaurant. Reasonable prices for sure! Absolutely amazing meal! 10/10! 5/5! Whatever the metrics are!!!

    This was a pleasant surprise. Walking in I was really excited that this restaurant was on the…read moresmaller side. Music was playing but it wasn't super loud, I could actually hear my conversation. We came for happy hour and had the jerk wings, pork buns, and the crab accras. Everything came out piping hot. You can tell the food was made with love and passion, delicious. Our waiter, Tim was so knowledgeable. He spoke about the food like he was invested. The excitement in his voice when we spoke about how much we loved the food was cool! He even recommended that we try one of their sister restaurants. We will be back for sure.

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    Taste of the Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge - Jerk chicken, cabbage and dirty rice

    Taste of the Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge

    2.9(167 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    I celebrated a significant birthday at TOC this past Friday on May 1st. TOC went above and beyond…read moreto make my birthday celebration extra special! I ordered 1/2 trays of plantain, cabbage, rice and peas, mac-n-cheese, brown stew chicken, curry chicken, and meatballs. Everything was delicious, hot and on point. My guest all felt welcomed, and had a blast singing karaoke! The bartender was amazing handling the crowd, and the drinks were made, perfectly. Thank you so much to Quacy for getting my order started and to Ma, who guided me the rest of the way, and answered all my questions. You're the best Ma! You were so patient and kind in helping me set up and making sure everything looked beautiful!! And, thank you to everyone else who helped prepared the food and provided assistance in the background I did not mention! God bless. All the best and continued success to this establishment! CF

    I placed a pickup order for two salmon dinners, and the total came to $72. When I ordered over the…read morephone, I was not told there would be an additional charge for choosing sides other than the rice and peas. That should have been clearly communicated before the order was placed. For $72 for two pickup dinners, I expected the entire meal to be flavorful and worth the price. The salmon was good, but unfortunately, the cabbage was not seasoned well and lacked flavor. Overall, I was disappointed with the price and the lack of communication about the additional charges. Customers should be informed about upcharges when ordering over the phone so there are no surprises when it's time to pay.

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    Caribbean Dish

    4.0(33 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    At heart, I'm a man that truly enjoy most Caribbean dishes ( oxtails, goat, curry/jerk chicken,…read moreroti, etc ) So, I set out on a quest to give a new Caribbean cuisine restaurant a shot at winning me over. That's when I bumped into Caribbean Dish... The name got me, yes it's basic, but the title was exactly what I was looking for. The restaurant is in a small unassuming parking lot... if you don't know it's there, you probably will miss it ( so glad I didn't !! ) The minute I walked in, I felt authentic family vibes ( something I look for when choosing my Caribbean locations ) The service was very friendly, and they cleared everything up when I wasn't sure if my particular craving could be fulfilled ( the combo I desired wasn't on their daily menu ) My sights were set on the oxtail and curry goat combo ( of course with rice & peas and veggies ! ) And when I say the goat was tender, and seasoned to perfection... while the oxtails had that juicy meatiness that will for sure keep me coming back. The rice & peas were cooked just right ( texture was on point ) and the veggies still had that freshness that brought everything else together. I love my Caribbean dishes saucy and not dry ( they get two thumbs up in that department ! ) Family vibes, cheerful greeting, and amazing food.... Caribbean Dish you just locked yourself in a loyal customer !!!!! Give them a shot and I can almost guarantee you won't be disappointed !!!

    Where have you been all my life? When your Trini cousin recommends Trini food then you know it has…read moreto be good, right? Located in Landover Hills shopping center. This is a take out spot, quaint and CLEAN. Credit card orders incur an additional fee. Anyhoo, I had never heard of this place and funny enough have driven by it so many times. I attempted to call beforehand, but orders are not taken on the phone. I believe there is online ordering available via their site and other food delivery services. I got the curry chicken buss up shut with a side of spinach. Huge portion! Curry is delightful, aloo is perfect, spinach, dope. Buss up shut, better than my Aunties, but don't tell her that...eek! Found out they have lunch specials and I will be back to try more things.

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    Oh my you have to try one of their combo's out !!! ( delicious )

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