Dezzy&#x27;s Jamaican Restaurant

Portions were generous, food was flavorful and tastes home cooked, customer service is great…read more Recommend to anyone looking for good food.

If your looking for amazing Caribbean food then look no further!!!! Everything on the menu is…read moregreat!!! I can proudly say I am obsessed with Homestyle. The staff is small but wonderful and even remembers my orders!!! I go to Homestyle about once a week for take out and sometimes more. Their authentic carrot juice is to die for!!! Please pay them a visit if your in the area and if not it's worth the drive.

6.6 mi•Washington Square West

Menu

Jerk chicken with rice and beans, and cabbage

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Mac and cheese

Flambo Caribbean Restaurant

3.9(71 reviews)

I came for dinner with a couple friends during restaurant week. For $40 (tax & tip not included),…read moreyou could pick one appetizer, one entree and either a carrot cake or gulab jamon for dessert. My selections were: coconut shrimp, butter chicken and carrot cake. Coconut shrimp had a nice crisp to it & I enjoyed it. The butter chicken was good, very subtle spices.

Overall meh. Indian take on West Indian cuisine. Fell short on the flavor profile for West Indian…read morefood being as though there were a lot of West Indian dishes. Oxtails taste sweet and needed salt and the right base for the sauce..was lacking the appropriate flavor profile. The rice tasted like basmati which is cool for Indian cuisines but usually with dishes like Oxtails or Jerk Chicken I'd expect red beans and white grain rice cooked in coconut milk for the flavor profile. Mussels are delicious, they just don't give you a lot of them if you go during any of their prefixed menu offerings. Coconut shrimp are good. Carrot cake was one of the best I've tasted in a long time. Even if your not a fan of carrot cake I think you'll enjoy. There weren't big chunks of fruit or nuts inside. It was layered, fluffy, moist, cream cheese icing spot on, just really spot on. I could have ordered a cake to go and left the food. Drinks are pricey for what you get in return. Some of the drinks are watered down, like their "Sex on the Boat." They give it to you in this cute boat shaped dish with a straw with flashing lights (photo/vid attached) but there's a ton of ice and not much alcohol or flavor. You also have to wait for your entire party before ordering appetizers. Very strange to me. Most places will allow you to order drinks and appetizers while you wait for the rest of your party. Also be mindful that there's an 18% charge for credit card. If that bothers you be prepared to bring cash. They typically will only allow you to split the check two ways so for larger parties it's best to bring cash to avoid confusion when everyone is paying for themselves.

Jerk wings

Fried channa & dhal puri

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Fried shrimp wontons

Quality Taste Jamaican Restaurant

3.9(153 reviews)

7.6 mi

Was in the area and stopped by Quality taste for some jerk chicken , rice n peas , and cabbage. The…read morejerk sauce is sweeter than what I am accustomed to. There was a steady flow of customers in and out while I was there. I did not have to wait long for the food.

Depending on how crowded they are the food always good sometimes the line can be overwhelming lol…read morebut they're rude so you know the food is great

Large Jerk Chicken Steam Cabbage Rice & Beans

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Little Delicious

4.0(94 reviews)

8.8 mi•Angora

This restaurant has been in this area for over 30+ years and when I say it pretty much still looks…read morethe same not much of any upgrading. I'm not sure if it is the same owner, but I was in the area. Wanted to try it to see if it was still as good as it was Back In The Day. Parking is street parking and it could be very hard if it's a busy day. They have an ATM machine they do not take cards so bring cash. I got the oxtails and I got a large cornmeal porridge. The oxtails were OK. I really just wasn't tasting the oxtail taste and they were kinda tender; not as tender as I would have liked them to be. Overall, I wasn't impressed. I feel like it didn't taste as good as it did Back In The Day. I did enjoy the porridge because not many Jamaican restaurants offer it outside of morning time. if I am in the area, I will go back and maybe try something else but I definitely will be getting the porridge. It was really good and sweet.

Amazing food!!! Every dish is really good and I've tried…read morethem all. I highly recommend little delicious even if you don't live in the area.

Dine in area

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Jerk chicken

Jamaican D's

4.0(202 reviews)

4.7 mi

Wanting to have some variety, I sought out some Caribbean cuisine. I remember hearing about one…read morecalled Jamaican D's. So my brother and I decided to head over to see if what I heard was true. I'm happy to report, it was very very good! Some things to note: They take cash only. They have an ATM inside just in case, but make sure you have cash only you before you go. Make sure you pay attention when traveling to this establishment, as there are many intersections, one way streets, and streets that go from two to one lane. Also, there may be someone who will ask you to get them some food. Once we parked the car, we heard the reggae music coming from their front door. You can't miss it. The menu is on the wall, as well as being taped down to the counter by the order window. If they're out of something they will let you know before you order. When I went they were out of oxtail (a highly sought after dish in Caribbean cuisine). I had the jerk chicken with collard greens, white rice, and macaroni and cheese. My brother ordered the fried whiting, but I guess she didn't hear him correctly (trust me the music there is quite loud inside even though it's even louder outside), because he got the same thing I did. Now, we drove home, the car smelling amazing, and I forgot to take some photos for this review. But even so, I will definitely be back. The food was excellent, the prices were decent, and the service was fast. If you're looking for an adventure, check out Jamaican D's!

The food is alright. I ordered from here a few times and they have missed something in my order…read morethree times! When I have tried to call the store back, one number was disconnected and the other number I found, no one answers. Please check your order before the driver leaves.

5.9 mi•Callowhill, Spring Garden

Curry Chicken, White Rice, Macaroni and Cheese

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Sweet and spicy wings were so good

Parada Maimon

4.3(252 reviews)

Been there twice. Can't speak to authenticity as a person w no Dominican experience, but I can…read morespeak to yumminess & value. Went Once for lunch, once for breakfast. Everything I ate & drank was delicious. Breakfast was Tres Golpes - perfectly cooked egg over easy, over mashed plantains with fried salami and cheese. SO good - the egg over the plantains was an awesome new flavor combo for me. I had a tamarind juice, my wife had the passionfruit - both fresh & tasty. Service was also excellent. Lunch - I literally just pointed to what looked tasty, got it on my plate, and ate - everything was full of flavor. Prices are reasonable for the neighborhood.

I was in the area and had marked this spot down to try, so I ordered a pork mofongo to go, went in…read moreto pick it up, and as I was waiting, I saw the maduros and they were calling my name, so I got an order of those too. Prices are very reasonable for restaurant food, I think, and the quality is absolutely there. They have all the food in heated pans at the front, though the mofongo had to be prepared separately. When I ate the food later on, everything was absolutely delicious. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely order again! Inside, there are a few TVs, and you order at the counter even if sitting in for a meal. Looks clean and cozy enough, and I would imagine fairly crowded at the right times, but I was there mid/late afternoon, so I only saw one table w/ a customer eating. I wouldn't be opposed to it sometime other than having to pay for parking!

Cubano

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Reggae Reggae Vibes

4.1(168 reviews)

4.9 mi

Reggae Reggae Vibes offers delicious Caribbean food that is full of bold flavor and well seasoned…read more The jerk dishes are tender and packed with authentic taste, and the sides complement the meals perfectly. Everything tastes fresh and satisfying, with that comforting homemade quality you expect from good Caribbean cooking. The flavors are rich without being overwhelming, and the food is prepared with care. If you enjoy Jamaican style cuisine such as jerk chicken, jerk chicken cheesesteaks, or flavorful sides, this is definitely a spot worth trying. Great option for takeout when you want something filling and full of flavor.

We decided on Jamaican and Reggaex2 Vibes seemed like a good option since it's near our house…read more The beef short ribs platter is reasonably priced for the portion size. The two chosen sides were mach and cheese and collard greens. The short ribs were incredibly tender and had a nice flavor. They were a little salty for my taste, but not by much. The greens and macaroni and cheese were good sides. The star of the order was the candied yams. OMG!!! Those get 10 stars! I also ordered garlic string beans and jerk chicken. The jerk chicken presentation was not pleasant and they were a bit dry. The sauce helped. I look forward to going back and trying oxtails and goat. I will definitely get the yams as a side.

Walk up window ordering only. Waiting area seating outside.

Closeup of the oxtail dish

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Stop and place your order at the window

Vybz Cuisine

5.0(3 reviews)

4.8 mi

Came in town on a Tuesday and found this spot. Good vibes. Food was good and vibes were good…read more Service was attentive. Not a lot of spots like this in the area. I'll definitely be back next time I'm visiting.

The food was exquisite The service was amazing. Prices are reasonable and the amount of food…read moreyou'll have some for the next day

6.7 mi•Washington Square West

Yardie Pepper Shrimp with a side of cabbage

Vybz Chicken & Waffles

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Vybz Jerk Chicken Plaintain Cup

Mixto Restaurant

3.8(1.5k reviews)

Just found out about Mixto and tried it the day before they closed. So sad to lose a place like…read morethis, the food was so good and there aren't a ton of Latin/Caribbean restaurants in town. Sat outside and had a passionfruit lemonade, pernil rostizado, it was beautiful.

I came in for lunch on a solo date and asked if I could be seated outside. Although there were open…read moretables available, the staff seemed a little reluctant and initially offered me a seat at the bar. I preferred to sit outside, so I was eventually able to grab a table and a menu. It took a little while for someone to bring water and utensils. By the time they came over, I was already ready to order. I ordered the bistec encebollado and was impressed by the portion size! they give you a generous amount of steak. Unfortunately, the steak had quite a bit of fat around it, which isn't my favorite. When the food arrived, the rice was packed into a small cup, which made me think everything would be served hot. Unfortunately, none of the food was warm. Everything was room temperature and lacked flavor. Because it took a while for my meal to arrive, I got the impression that it may have been sitting out before being served. I ate it as it was because I didn't want to wait any longer. Taste-wise, the steak needed more seasoning, although the beans were good. Overall, the meal was average. After finishing, I asked for both a to-go box and the check. About 10 minutes later, the check arrived, but no box. One employee, William, really stood out. Whenever he stopped by, he was attentive, friendly, and on top of things. I appreciated his service and how proactive he was in checking on guests. Overall, the service had some delays, the food temperature was disappointing, and the flavors were underwhelming, not sure if I'll try this place again.

(photographed by Dave Hong)

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(photographed by Dave Hong)

Oxtail International Cuisine and Juice Bar

3.6(18 reviews)

8.1 mi

Seriously if I could give this place zero stars, I would! But unfortunately for me, I do not have…read moreoptions for that. So here is everything that I have to say about this place. The jerk chicken was very undercooked. It was all red inside, once I took a bite. I almost vomited. The plantains were hard as a rock, not sweet at all. Oh, don't get me started with the potato salad, omg! The potato salad was nasty.... I didn't even touch it. When I opened the container, it was all watery looking thing, I don't know how else to explain it, but it was more like soup that potato salad. It's like they put water, cream and tiny potatoes in a blender and blended it. The worst island food ever, and I've had many... this wasn't even worth a star that are forced on to us to give to this business. Very undeserving of this 1 star. I wished I had taken pictures, but just thinking of the food now, makes me gag. Just nasty, totally nasty food. Even an alley cat or dog wouldn't eat it.

I've been here a few times and usually go for the jerk chicken, which is alright. But this time, I…read moretried their oxtail, and man, no regrets at all. They call themselves Oxtail International for a reason--the meat was crazy tender and full of flavor, like I couldn't stop eating it. I was just sucking the meat right off the bone that's how tender it was. They give you big portions too; I had leftovers for the next day. Ordering was quick and easy, perfect for a takeout joint since it's small and there's no seating. One thing I wish is that they could take out these thyme twigs that come in the greens but other than that everything was smackdizzybop

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The food was delicious the wait was long, even with calling in my order 20 before arriving, I still had to wait another 20 after my arrival to pick the food I ordered. read more

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If you're looking for some spice, a little change-up to what you normally get when you're looking…read moreto have take out, I'm here to let you know that Caribbean food will definitely fill you up! Now, there's definitely a decent selection here in the Philadelphia area. But this review is for Ron's Caribbean Cuisine from n Rising Sun Avenue. Ron's was recommended to me by a fellow co-worker, I told her that I'd check it out, and now that I have, I can recommend this fine establishment! Once you arrive at Ron's you'll notice that they have a parking lot for their customers! This is excellent, as I know that a lot of the gems in Philly may require locating a parking spot before leaving home. Once you enter, you'll notice how clean everything is, and that Ron definitely wants you to feel welcome. The menu was plentiful and easy to read, and I was able to figure out what I was in the mood for. While Jerk Chicken is a staple in Jamaican cuisine , I saw that they had some fish options I hadn't seen at other spots. So, I decided to get the Red Snapper platter with white rice and corn, along with two thighs and drumsticks of their fried chicken. My brother had the Jerk Chicken platter with plantains which he assured me was awesome. The staff was very friendly and efficient, and the food was very good! I give Ron's a full five stars. I recommend that if you're looking for some really good Jamaican food, make sure you visit Ron's Caribbean Cuisine. Thank you to the staff at Ron's, everything was delicious! We'll definitely be back soon!

Ron's Caribbean is one of my go-to spots--I always order the fried fish with rice and peas and mac…read more& cheese, and it never misses. The food is consistently flavorful and seasoned perfectly every time. Also as there are chocolate cake is one of their best desserts. My only issue is the wait time. Even when it should be a quick 5-10 minute order, it often turns into a 15-minute wait just to get your food. There have been a few times I've seen only a couple people in line that ended up getting outta line and leave because the line wasn't moving. That said, the food is definitely worth it if you've got the patience to wait. They are coming back on portion size because I noticed last time I got a platter the depth of the platters that they are using are very low, which make your portions also so low overall still good place. Three stars for the food of reason why I didn't give the other two stars it's because of the wait time , portion , and alertness to getting orders completed. No reason you should be in life 10 minutes if there's only one person in front of you.

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