Been meaning to come here for a while now and finally got the chance to come here with the family…read more We ordered Doubles, Aloo Pie, Dal, Roti, Pumpkin, and got Cream Sodas for drinks. All the food was amazing and the people who seemed to be the owners were super nice. Place isnt too big but there was nobody there as we went right when they opened up. I will certainly be back here sooner than later

We placed an order over the phone and when we got there the food was fresh to order. The service…read morewas excellent and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Will be a continuous customer.

We were passing by and in town so we stopped by. The doubles were good. Her attitude was horrible.read more

I was excited to visit this Caribbean restaurant with my son. We ordered 3 doubles a chicken curry…read moreand a duck curry. the owner is rude as mentioned in previous reviews, she seemed annoyed and did not want to make fresh roti skins for us, she said she was too busy when we were the only ones there. the grand daughter was easier to deal with but did not know anything so needed to ask her mother which seemed to annoy her even more. I was told that the duck curry was hot, which translates to spicy. The duck curry is so spicy it's inedible, it would have sent me to the hospital. I love spice and grow my own scorpion & habanero peppers, the food they prepared and served was a lawsuit waiting to happen. I asked why they made it so spicy and they said that customers would use up the pepper sauce they had on the tables to add to their food so they decided to just make it spicy. I decided to eat a doubles instead, it was absolutely disgusting, it tasted as if they used chick pea flour to make a curry slurry and it was under cooked. I was pissed that I spent $70 dollars on food that was poorly made and with zero customer service. The bathroom is also a whole other issue. not sure how they are in business. I never leave a negative review but Tara Roti shop should be avoided at all costs.

Amazing food... and even better service!! Definitely will be back .. the owners were very nice and…read moreaccommodating. Food was flavorful and well seasoned

I hate I don't have better things to say about this spot that we were really excited to try. I will…read moresay that upon arrival, everything seemed to be going fine. The owner greeted us at the door, it was fairly empty so there was no wait and we were seated right away. The ambiance is nice. It does look like you've stepped into the VIP area of a restaurant, so it was cute -- not fancy, but cute. The owner then told us about the restaurant being inspired by his mother, they've been around for 10 years, explained the menu etc., it was nice. He also told us that he hadn't been to Jamaica since a kid and that raised an eyebrow -- but we let it go because he wasn't the cook. MIND YOU, I brought my cousin here (who is Jamaican) after seeing decent reviews about it. He brought over our first round of drinks and they were really good. We really enjoyed them. They weren't strong at all, tasted like juice. So I would recommend just getting juice instead of the +$5 to add rum. As we began to order and look at the menu, the prices were really HIGH, but I guess he was going for upscale cuisine -- so we said OK, let's see what this entails. We all ordered the Taste of the Island plater that gave an oxtail, curry goat and jerk chicken, rice and peas, plaintains and a tiny side salad. I wasn't mad at the portions given, but the flavor didn't hit the mark at all. NOW LETS GET INTO THE FOOD The Jerk Chicken was OVERLY spicy; we couldn't even enjoy the flavor. The oxtails were fatty, sweet and BLACK. Not enjoyable at all. The goat was OK, but not very flavorful in my opinion. The beef patties were good, but probably out of a box. The Roti was good and the oxtail dipping sauce was good. The Honey BBQ Wings were pretty good and cooked well. The Mac'n'Cheese -- DO NOT GET THIS. It literally has NO taste and reminded me of the cup mac'n'cheese that you put the powder cheese in. It took so long to bring it out, I guess he kept forgetting about it (they said everything is made to order) -- which, IDK how you make mac'n'cheese to order. Real cooks know, Mac n cheese is NOT a 5-minute made to order meal. He also didn't ask how we enjoyed the meal -- which I felt like he knew what we knew when he saw that not only did the other table leave a plate full of food (the meats) but our plates resembled the same -- he still collected his coin. There is a 20% gratuity that is added on at the end that is ridiculous considering the prices are already so expensive -- MIND YOU, it is not "Elevate Cuisine", its basic Jamaican dishes on Ikea plates. No special plating, no unique sauces or display, no chef's plating or anything. Just a plate of food. Everyone's bill came in over $100. The table nearby us order the same thing and inquired whether or not we liked our food, but we'd just gotten our food and hadn't tried it yet -- we did warn them about the chicken being spicy, but not everything else. They came after us and left before us and left everything on the plate except the rice and peas. I love black owned businesses and I wish this much more success, but I would NOT recommend it to anyone that is looking for authentic Jamaican food.

It's so good that I'm speechless! My partner and I had 4 types of doubles: traditional, curry…read morechicken, stew chicken, and goat. I also tried Chef Rodney's homemade pepper sauce. While my partner had the coconut drops made by the chef's mother. When I say you should be running here I mean it run! The hospitality, the atmosphere, THE FOOD, and the culture you find here is everything you want in a local community restaurant. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Dany!!! Such a welcoming spirit! If you want to get to know the local spots that's who you need to talk to.

Friendliest service and wonderfully fresh bus up shut are standouts at Pepper's Island. This Ybor…read moreCity Trini restaurant is packed with flavor and energizing Calypso music. They were out of doubles, and one tpe of roti, but the bus up was fresh out the oven, and paired beautifully with the spicy curry goat, chana and potatoes. Their drink selection is a treat as well, and we enjoyed an ice cold Red Stripe as well as a Champagne Cola while we waited. The owner was so hospitable, checking on us multiple times, and the server made us feel at home as well. Worth a stop on your next visit to Ybor City.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! the doubles are incredible. i tried the banana fritters for the first time and…read morethey were bite size fried banana bread, 10/10. i've been coming here for a decade and everything from here has been delicious, i would recommend the ox tail or curry goat. restaurant is always clean. tons of parking available. the lady who works the counter is so sweet!! (again) i love this place. i can't wait to come back and get more doubles.

As I walked into the restaurant, there were no one inside so I had enough time to ask my questions…read more She was delightful and very helpful in explaining what my questions were. I ordered the Dahl goat roti, plantains and a doubles. It's curry chick peas with in the skin. It was clean but couldn't understand why there were no customers except for the call in orders. But overall the tables and ambience was nice. Oh my total was $24. Didn't think it supported what I received., the food was a mid for me. I like my curry goat cooked until tender no chewing a lot. I'm going to give this place a 6. Was disappointed with my overall experience. Check it out and let me know your .experience. I didn't want to bring it up but I actually threw up everything I ordered and ended up in the hospital. Couldn't stop throwing up? Don't know why I had that reaction? I'm changing my rating to a don't know why it made me sick? (3) rating..

Mrs jasmine was a gem! I made sure to call ahead and ensure they had carrot juice since I was…read moredriving 40 minutes to this location. She mentioned they were fully stocked. I came in and the breakfast smelled delicious! I got a small order of ackee and salt fish with plantain and fried dumplings! I mentioned I was low in iron and she recommend the calloloo and it was absolutely delicious! So flavorful and I heard it has way more nutrients than spinach! It was a delicious bite! I also bought a few natural juices and some bun and cheese for a treat! Definitely would come back! Thank you Mrs jasmine for your kindness !

I stopped in for some food but just settled on two juices. The ginger beer and the turmeric & Irish…read moremoss. These juices I hope will be beneficial to my overall health I am hoping due to the benefits of their ingredients. The service was hospitable and quick. Nice ambiance. Loved the taste of the turmeric & Irish moss I tried.

If you're looking for bold, flavorful food that actually delivers on the hype, this food truck is…read moreabsolutely worth the stop. I tried the yuca logs, the island wrap, and the shrimp wontons and every single item was a win. The flavors were rich, vibrant, and packed with that signature Trinidadian intensity that makes every bite feel intentional (not just "seasoned," but seasoned with purpose). What really stood out to me is that nothing felt like a filler item. Each dish had its own personality, and I'd gladly order all three again without hesitation. Beyond the food, the experience itself was just as solid. The service was quick, efficient, and genuinely welcoming. The owners are incredibly kind and easy to talk to, which made the wait feel more like a conversation than a transaction. They also offer catering, which I'm already mentally bookmarking. I didn't get a chance to try their traditional curry dishes this time, but based on what I did have, I already know that's my next move. Bottom line: great food, great people, and a food truck that clearly knows what it's doing. This is the kind of spot you come back to and bring friends with you next time!

This is a family owned food truck. I was able to catch them at Brewlando and was so impressed. We…read morehad the Roti with the Curry Chicken. The food was very flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. It took a little to prep our food but once they brought it out, I realized the wait was worth it. This was enough for two and I can't wait to go back. They also sell their own pepper sauce, which I immediately purchase. Definitely worth it!

Jerk Hut was definitely a true authentic experience but the jerk was a little different from what…read moreI'm used to, but it was still good. I had the escoviche shrimp, first time & I was not disappointed! The cabbage was just ok - It didn't have a taste to me, but the rice and peas were on point! that passionfruit rum punch! That drink put me out lol I only had one and it was really strong. That's all you need! #j#jerkt#tampaf#floridaf#foode#eating they do have an option to eat from the buffet or you can order off the menu, I'm not a big buffet eater, lol so I chose to order my food off the menu! But, to each his own it literally took 20 extra minutes for the oxtail, cabbage and rice and peas to come out, I had already finished my food, the waitress said they did not see it on the ticket, which was crazy to me because there was literally nobody in there when we went.

They're a bit inconsistent. When they're good they're really good, but the last few times I ordered…read morethe food wasn't as flavorful as I'm accustomed to from them. The atmosphere is welcoming. They have a dining area that doubles as a party space. I don't know the schedule of events but weekends are generally good to go if you want a dancehall vibe. The bar area is welcoming as well. I often sit there and meet friendly people who like to talk and get to know you.