Amazing curry fall off the bone amazing staff they take care of their cooks too! Loved going into this restaurant will be back !

had an awesome experience here. The parking was easy, the service was super friendly, and Donna (the owner) was incredibly nice. The curry goat was the standout--hands down the best I've had. The oxtail was really good too. The stew chicken was just okay, nothing special, but the rest of the plate more than made up for it. Overall, I'd definitely come back. Great flavors, great people, and a really welcoming vibe. read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Curry goat and oxtail plate - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Small portions over priced more rice than meat need variety of price, menus, nice service

We had never tried Oxtail and Jerk chicken before, and this experience was amazing! We left our plates clean! Not only does it smell delicious it also tastes amazing! Great service as well! 11/10 recommend! :) read more

I've never been to the Caribbeans. I know not a single soul in the Caribbeans. But if I was, to be at this moment, standing in front of a restaurant in the Caribbean Islands then the smells coming from Donna's cooking would be what I imagine in this time travel hypothetical. On the corner of Prairie & El Segundo, not too far from the corner of 120th & Crenshaw, where yours' truly used to work, lies Donna's Home Caribbean. You have to look close because the restaurant, like the tiny parking lot, is unassuming. But the food is not unassuming, my favorites being the oxtails, goat curry and jerk chicken. Also it's peas & rice over the beans & rice for me, at least at Donna's. It's small and for some that are not used to the cuisine, the aroma and aesthetics may be an acquired taste. Sorry princesses, you might want to stay home. But if you brave on there is dopamine centers this food can hit. Stay pushing onward and forward my friends.... read more

Chef Donna was such a sweetheart! Cooked us an amazing meal and came out to greet us afterwards. Love when we get to meet the chef and share cooking technique and nostalgic stories! It's a no frills joint with tables and chairs to dine in or take out. If you're craving Jamaican food, def check it out! read more

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Authentic Jamaican comfort food with a warm, family-friendly vibe. The cabbage is a perfect 10/10, and the oxtails are cooked to perfection--tender and falling off the bone. The rice and peas have a delicious smoky flavor. The service is exceptional, making you feel right at home. read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Ox Tails Meduim - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Loved the home feel to it. Felt like my Grandmama was in the kitchen cooking for us. I had the Oxtails and they were Fire. Going back to get the Jerk chicken next. I highly recommend read more

One of my favorite Caribbean Belize restaurants in the city! It's ran by a sweet owner named Donna who cooks her food with love. She catered my party with oxtail and we all loved it. read more

First foremost the customer service is hands down superior. Secondly I don't eat red meat or rice,because I have hard time with digestive system. But I eat Donna's oxyails,rice/peas,cabbage,because it's a culinary delight mind blowing delicacy. And I drive along way to sit down and eat.Never take it to go unless it's a extra plate, yum! read more

Food, service and ambiance are legit like stepping into your grandmother's house for a home cooked meal. My spouse approves of this restaurant a thousand percent and he's VERY picky about his Jamaican food. We went to the restaurant around closing and bought a few dishes: snapper, jerk chicken, and goat. I am the pescatarian and have had enough snapper to know when it's been cooked to perfection and this meal absolutely was that. My spouse also enjoyed his jerk chicken and goat. My only gripe was the cabbage but I am very particular about my cabbage and like it with a bit of a crunch. The cabbage on this visit was a bit too soft for my taste. We also ordered sorrel and pineapple/ginger juice which is made fresh daily. Both were very good and refreshing. I have a sweet tooth so I loved both drinks. But if you are not a sweets person I would recommend adding water, but try the drinks first before doing so. Ms. Donna was taking a break when we walked into the restaurant. We had an opportunity to chat with her while our food was being cooked. She's a sweet spirit with humble beginnings. We will be back to support her legacy business. Bless up & Enjoy! read more

10/10 Fresh home made Jamaican food , Donna's service is great she's fast and very polite.. this is my first time coming here and it won't be my last .. very home feeling restaurant ! read more

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Some of the best Caribbean food that I've had in a while; the oxtails were off the chain, and the cucumber juice was incredibly delicious. The rice and beans were well-seasoned with a few fantabulous lima beans mixed in the rice. The cabbage was also very tasty. This will be my go-to spot when I'm craving Jamaican food. read more

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We drove down from the Bay Area for a concert and wanted something good to eat. This place did not disappoint! Donna greeted us as we walk in. She was so sweet. We ordered and waited about 15 minutes. Definitely worth the wait. We all got the oxtails. The meat was so tender. Portions were so generous. My only complaint is I'm sad I'm leaving tomorrow otherwise I'd go back and try the jerk chicken! read more

Yelp- please update the listing. It says they accept credit cards but there are two big ass signs out front that say Cash Only. Went inside and confirmed so can't say how the food is. read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Cash Only signs. - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Best Jamaican food in Los Angeles. Donna is a sweet heart and a food Legend . She moves at her own pace with Gods grace

It's pains me to write this but I was a regular customer of Donna's years ago when I lived in the area so today I decided to go because I was in the neighborhood. I don't know if there are new cooks but my jerk chicken plate has bland. No flavor at all, barely any jerk sauce, it's like the food had been sitting for quite some time and it was just warmed up and given to me, I literally had to go home and season it myself to make it decent, but overall it was awful. Won't be returning read more

I am very picky when it comes to Jamaican food in other states outside of Florida and New York cuz I've been disappointed before and Donna's did not miss! Take this from an actual Jamaican.. the curry goat was good! Rice and peas..Good! I'm so happy to have found true authentic Jamaican food in the LA area. read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Curry Goat and Rice and Peas - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

My friends and I have a monthly eating club where we are trying new cultures and new international flavors every month. We are eating our way around the world without leaving LA! This month we chose French Guiana and the closest we could find was Caribbean food. Great choice! I love jerk chicken- though usually I am more used to a rub, while this seemed like more of a sauce. It was delicious! The large dish had half a chicken I believe! I loved the flavor of the cabbage slaw. So tasty! I also got to taste my friends' Ox tail and Goat curry dishes which were equally flavorful and tender. Just know that they may not always have everything on the menu, but when you are here you feel like family. You feel like you were invited to a friend's home to dine. And you will leave full!! #EatingOurWayAroundTheWorldLA #makesmewander read more

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I found this place via the Yelp app, because I was really craving some stew chicken, plantains, and steamed veggies. I had passed many locations for good Caribbean food and I feel like I should have turned around and went back to one of them. First of all, I agree with many of the other reviewers. This food is expensive as fuck! I can't even write the "AF"...I need to write it all out...expensive AAAAS FUUUUCK! First and foremost, when I arrived, there was a group of young guys hanging out in front of the restaurant, engaged in a rather serious and intense conversation. As I walked in, they broke apart and walked in front of me all quick and rudely like they were going to order food. One guy went behind the counter and my mouth internally dropped, like "Really? YOU work here??!" The second guy stood in front of me like he was in line. I stood there for a few minutes and then an older lady, who I assume was the grandmother came out the kitchen and asked what she could get him. Well I was wrong, because she proceeds to look past this guy directly at me. That's when the little fucker moves out the way and that's when I realized he works there, too! I covered my irritation and asked her for a menu. She said they didn't have any. So I asked for the stew chicken. She said she has that. I then said I wanted the steamed veggies. They don't have any. I asked for rice and beans. They didn't have any of that either. So basically, I got white rice, stew chicken and some kind of cucumber salad. Not what the fuck I had a goddamned craving for, but okay, shitttt! They show me the plate and it looks like a lot of meat. Little did I know that there were two little chicken legs underneath a piece of breast that was cut in 3 pieces, only I got the smaller of the two. That plate was $17! Yep, close your mouth... So I only got the chicken that I wanted and not enough at that...but also not the sides that I wanted and even then, they tricked me by packing some small ass chicken legs in there! I said close your mouth! But I don't blame you, because mine is still open in disbelief! I got a small pineapple juice, only because I was sick and I felt like that burn would help my throat. Total was over $20! For that kind of customer service??!!! For that lack of food options??!!! And it wasn't even that tasty! I've had way better stewed chicken. Everyone who worked there seemed distracted and shady as fuuuuck! All looking around like swat was gonna bust up in there! I'm good...I will for sure be crossing them off my list! Terrible customer service! Terrible food choices! Terrible atmosphere! Terrible portions! Terrible prices! Terrible everything! read more

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Donna is incredibly sweet! She let me try the meat before I bought it, and the food was amazing. She's so kind and caring, and her establishment reflects that. I'll definitely be back! read more

I'm a vegan, When is went here and asked if they had vegan options the first time they said the only thing they had was boiled cabbage. I passed. The staff is ok, friendly enough. They have what seems like a micro grocery. After seeing on Yelp they have vegan options I went in and asked, I said "do you have vegan options?" They said no, even though on Yelp it says they do. Anyway this place is not for me if they ever add anything vegan to the menu I would love to try it and I hope they let me know I would be happy to give them a better review. They sometimes have a speaker outside that plays good reggae and it seems like they only have 1 table to sit at inside. It's an ok place to stop for a few minutes but not great for a family meal. The parking lot is dirty and run down. read more

My go to place for oxtails! Been coming here for years now and they do not disappoint EVER!! The food is so delicious, you can feel it sticking to your bones lol Any plate you get from here will be delectable and mouth watering. Try the beef patties and you won't be disappointed either, I couldn't post mine because I ate it too fast but that's just how bomb they are!! This is a humble business that puts effort into every meal they make I love them and will forever be a patron. read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Large Oxtail/ Beans & Rice/ Extra Veggies - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

The wait is worth it..... Food is immaculate.! Service is very Jamaican vibe iykyk ........

Good food Good staff Price good I recommend I'll be back. Need to try the coco bread read more

Very friendly and the food was amazing ate there twice. Jerk chicken and oxtail and the owner was so sweet. You could tell it was made with kindness and care. I took Togo my plate lasted me three days my dad just one. Deliciously addicting and well flavored. I've been recommending this place to everyone. Well if you want to support your local businesses and want good food go here. read more

prices have changed look at the new prices, so you guys do t get confused i had the jerk chicken it was so delicious chicken fell of the bone with the rice and beans i definitely recommend for the a change of flavor read more

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Literally the definition of a * Hidden Gem feels like a comforting mom and pop shop and you literally feel like family. The food.. let it be it's own proof... honestly didn't expect much cause I love Jamaican food and it kinda just looked like a random spot definitely took it over the top if you don't know where to go eat tonight stop looking. Your here. ‍ read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Hidden gem - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I have been going to Donna's for over 6 years and the food is always good but it really aggravates me that they only take cash! Why do we do that in our neighborhoods? Get a dang machine that at least takes debit cards! AND they are always missing some of the food. Never a complete meal. So frustrating. You missed my $30 order tonight. read more

The food here is good but the customer service is lacking and extremely frustrating! Without FAIL every time I walk into Donna's I wait a good 5 minutes before even being greeted no matter how many times I ring the bell at their front desk. Caribbean restaurants across the board in LA for the exception of one Jamaican restaurant in the valley ALL have extremely POOR customer service, their debit and credit card machines never work and there's always some kind of attitude! I am beyond sick of it! Y'all be the first ones to complain that your own people don't support your business but never take accountability on your lack of customer service skills. Help US help you!!!!! extremely ANNOYED!!!!!!!! read more

I ordered the oxtail. The sauce on the oxtail was disappointing. The price was also disappointing. $24 for a plate of food? 5 pieces of oxtail which was mostly bone. Cheap white rice, and some sliced tomatoes and cucumbers for decoration I guess. Thumbs all the way down. read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Not worth $24. - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant is located in an unexpecting strip mall in the middle of the Hawthorne area of LA. FOOD (4.5/5): The food here was very good! I recommend the jerk chicken or oxtails. The beef patties were also good. PRICE (2/5): Very expensive food for what it is. Expect to pay around $20 with tip and tax. ATMOSPHERE (4/5): A couple of tables are located inside if customers want to sit down and eat. read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Beef patty - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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I came here on 7/16 and ordered the large oxtail dinner...The empty corner had 1 oxtail in it before I took a pic... Nothing like the 1st time I came in which was a small oxtail dinner...That garnered a 5 star rating... The pic speaks for itself...Alot of rice more than anything and dry af...Basically, the large dinner was a small dinner in a large container...The portion of oxtails was a joke...I won't be back... read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Very dissapointing!!!... - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Donna's Caribbean food has the best in the neighborhood. Good good!!!!!! Good service!!!! Food freshly cooked. Ox tails excellent.

She has the best pepper steak in the worrrllddddd. I don't even get anything else the pepper steak is like something I've never tasted before. read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I bought two plates and the oxtails plate was a large and i literally had like 4 oxtails which was literally like one big one cut in 4 ways , and the jerk chicken plate was dry , won't go there again was so mad i didn't even take a picture .. 10 out 10 DONT RECOMMEND read more

Bless up ! Service was quick. The cooks in back singing The rice was great the chicken was a bit dry.

This was my first visit at Donnas and i was not impressed. My fav Jamaican restaurant is closed on Tuesday so i decided to check donnas out instead. Customer service: when i first walked in i thought they were closed and maybe just forgot to lock up. I mean, if i wanted to walk in and steal everything in sight i could've. I had to say hello a couple time's before someone finally came out from the back to assist me. I have all the love and respect for my elders but they do need to look into hiring someone younger who is a lot more energetic and can move at a faster pace. I mean, this lady was literally dragging her feet! And then i was the only one in there. Literally. It's not like they were super packed and couldn't properly attend to me. Also, this is a cash only restaurant so i had to leave to go to the atm to get cash and then come back. Anyway, on to the food... Food: i ordered a medium jerk chicken plate with cabbage and rice and peas as my two sides. They only serve Mac and cheese as a side on the weekend. Cabbage, plantains, and rice and peas are your only options for sides throughout the week. I wasn't a fan of the cabbage at all. It was undercooked. I don't know bout y'all but i like my cabbage steamed and soft. I felt like i was eating Cole slaw rather than steamed cabbage. The rice and peas were literally WHITE rice and peas. It was not Jamaican style rice and peas. You can eat real rice and peas by itself. You def needed the chicken to eat with the rice and peas at this place. Speaking of the jerk chicken, it was good. It was giving spicy bbq though rather than jerk chicken but i did enjoy it. Not gonna lie. Their homemade fruit punch was super bomb too! Overall, 3/5 but i won't be back. read more

I have came to this restaurant on many occasions and never had a problem. Today was not a good day and this will be my last time returning. I ordered 3 plates. Jerk Chicken, Brown stew chicken, and ackee and saltfish. Food was very oily and chicken was dry.The saltfish in the ackee was loaded with bones and very oily. Im from back east and hung around a lot of Jamaicans so I know how the food should be. I spent almost $60 for 3 plates. Gave them a tip they didn't deserve. Make sure you check your plate before leaving or don't come to this place at all. Very disappointed. This place will not last long if they keep this up read more

Donna's Home Caribbean Restaurant - Ackee and Saltfish - Caribbean Near Me - Hawthorne, California

The price and quality of the food don't go together. 3 plates of food $98.50. Oxtails. Short ribs and stew peas. I don't mind paying for quality tasty food. This place missed the mark first and last time going here. read more