I've been up and down the 163rd street block trying all the local spots for Jamaican / Caribbean…read morecuisine. Some good and some bad! Today I finally found Tropical Tastebuds and this beautiful establishment has my heart. From the moment you walk in, you just feel all the love and then it hits you. You're definitely in the right place. Now, guess what, it's your turn! I hope I helped you decide. I do encourage you to give Tropical Tastebuds a chance. They deserve all the love. One regret, I should've also purchased the red velvet cake! Next time for sure.

First time food was nice. Service was nice. I would recommend this place to all my friends.read more

This restaurant is located in an open area where there's a ton of other restaurants. This was my…read morefirst time having Haitian food, and I would say it was so good! The flavors were really hittin--not salty but definitely not lacking in flavor and complexity. So delicious The only criticism I would have from what I ordered is that the rice was ever so slightly undercooked which made it a bit dry. Other than that, everything was great. There's not really a server--you order and they text you when it's ready. Then you come pick it up and go to your table. But the cashier lady was very nice and helped me decide what to get.

We had dinner at Manjay's Citadel location. The food was fresh, filling, and delicious, and service…read morewas good. If you're looking for something unique to try at the Citadel, Manjay is worth a shot. They serve Haitian cuisine. Portions were generous and in general, the food was kind of heavy. Many of the components I believe were made to order, so there was a short wait. Here's what my wife and I ordered: Appetizer: * Caribbean Conch Fritters ($14) - Manjay pikliz, honey mustard remoulade These were big and tasty. Six pieces, like giant hush puppies with conch inside. The plate came with pikliz in the center. Pikliz is like the Haitian version of coleslaw, made with cabbage, carrots, onions, and peppers. Manjay's version was spicy and yummy. Bowls, each with 2 sides and 1 sauce: * Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl ($18) - breaded and tossed in Manjay's homemade honey jerk sauce; with red beans rice and sweet plantains and scotch bonnet mango aioli * From Haiti with Love (Griyo) ($18) - Deep-fried Kreyol-style slow-braised pork; with banan payzay and toofay Both the chicken and pork were very good and flavorful. The pork was served bone-in. The rice and beans and sweet plantains were comforting and addictive. The scotch bonnet mango aioli was spicy. Banan payzay are Haitian pressed plantains. These were savory and starchy. The toofay ("legume") was good too. It's a hearty vegetable stew, essentially Haitian ratatouille. Our cashier was Roniqua and she was nice. During our visit, I think Manjay had the longest line (a good sign). After walking around, looking at the other food court options and seeing Manjay's high rating on Yelp, we were sold on Manjay. We dined in so we got real plates and silverware. We actually took everything up to the rooftop bar and ate up there. Our trays were bussed by the staff on the roof. Along with this location at the Citadel food court in Little River (just north of Little Haiti), Manjay has a casual strip location near the Miami airport in Doral. This Citadel location is the original; it opened in February 2019. The Doral location opened in 2024.

I was really in the mood for Haitian food. Of course, Miami is one of the best places to get it!…read moreUnfortunately, I was staying in Miami Beach, and all of the good authentic places are over the bridge, on the other side of town. I used Uber Eats to order from here. Overall, everything was very flavorful! The black rice was nicely done. The vanilla cake was super moist, and it didn't even need the icing that came on the side. The fried Pork was very good, EXCEPT it was fried very hard. My jaw was literally fatigued, but I kept eating because it was so good. Also, there seemed to be a little more fat pieces than meat. As you can see from pictures, they serve generous portions. The meal also comes fried plaintains and salad! ...Sweet!

I ordered griot complete with extra piklis on the side. The…read moreonly reason why I gave them 2 stars is because the griot was actually good and they gave a good amount. Instead of salad they put this old ass microwaved penne pasta that tasted like a refrigerator. The plantain was also microwaved as they were soft and oily not crunchy and fried fresh. The black rice was not made fresh and they use Basmati rice at this restaurant. Wouldn't eat here again.....

As for me L'auberge is an amazing restaurant providing a variety of services from catering private…read moreparties. to serving food like maïs ak pied boeuf moru, fwa in the morning, during the day they served legume, lalo, pwason, fritaj, and end the day with laboulli so good. Customer service is excellent always please. Ulnie

L'Auberge never disappoints! My go-to dish is the Legume with white rice, and it's easily one of…read morethe most flavorful and satisfying meals I've ever had. The legume is a hearty blend of vegetables slow-cooked to perfection, paired with fluffy white rice and bean sauce, sweet plantains, and savory potatoes. Every bite is packed with bold Caribbean flavors and comforting textures that feel like home. You can truly taste the love and tradition in every forkful. Whether you're Haitian or just exploring the culture, this dish captures the soul of authentic Caribbean cooking. I'll keep coming back for it--and bringing friends along too!

An update that years after my first review I still love this place. Prices have gone up as they…read morehave everywhere but it's still affordable, filling, and delicious with an endearing mom and pop vibe. The vegetable roti is so good and there are all kinds of other snackies and things to try in the market. The neighborhood is now very much mid-stage gentrification so please come patronize the original neighborhood businesses.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Local, fresh, delicious and felt like a great meal at home. From the moment you walk…read morein, you're welcomed with a smile and warm greeting from Sheir. His wife wasn't there but her presence was in that delicious oxtail I had. That was the first dish. Sheir sat with me to talk about the beginning of B & M Market he and his wife (Nafeeza) began 37 years ago. It was such a nice meeting. I ordered the ackee and salt fish party to go along with the chicken patty and that was also delicious. The hot sauce made in house was great for the roti. Have a bottle of water near by when you eat it. It's hot, but a good type of heat. I had the ginger and pineapple juice that was good but a little too sweet for me. I prefer more ginger. It was still good. I was gifted a slice of rum cake and it did not fall short. This supermarket and restaurant is a great combo and quite nostalgic for the Caribbean people or those in love with Caribbean culture. Can't wait to go back. Check them out and enjoy!

Real Jamaican cuisine with authentic Jamaican flavors! Loved every bite, we ordered the jerk pork…read morewhich was juice flavorful spicy and delicious. If you happen to catch the lunch special during the week, you'll be getting a good amount of food at a reasonable price! The establishment itself is a small hole in the wall, has a few seats available but it's mainly take out. I do think the lady in the front should be a little nicer especially when it's not a regular, kindness goes a long way. But over all the food was amazing

The jerk chicken was extremely dried out and tasted rancid. I'm not sure how someone manages to…read morecompletely dried out chiken thighs and and drumsticks. I can't even explain the oxtail we orderd. . It was just as bad. The portion size was generous, but the food is simply horrible. We were in Miami yesterday, June first, 2026 and found the place on Google.

Wow, amazing Caribbean food! It had generous portions, affordable prices, friendly service with…read moreindoor seating. We enjoyed the oxtail, curry chicken & plantains. They had really good fresh juices too! Will definitely return the next time we're in the area.

Came in around 11:15 AM on a Monday while looking for good lunch spots near my new job. This is the…read moreclosest Jamaican restaurant to my workplace, so I decided to check it out. The sign doesn't say the actual name it just says "Jamaican Restaurant". I was greeted by a friendly woman who mentioned her son is the owner. I loved the family vibe. I asked if they had steamed veggies, but they didn't, so I ordered the fried chicken lunch special with rice and cabbage. I also asked for oxtail gravy on top. The chicken was good and the oxtail gravy had a nice little kick. Definitely made me curious to try the actual oxtail next time. My only complaints: the rice was on the hard side and the portion was pretty small, especially for a Caribbean restaurant. The chicken also seemed more like one thigh cut in half, rather than the typical quarter piece you get with a lunch special elsewhere. Overall, the flavor was good. But more generous portions and softer rice would make it better. Still, I might go back to try the oxtail!

My friend never had Haitian dishes. One of our friends recommended this place. So, we decided to…read moretry. This place is more for take out orders. There were always 2 to 3 people waiting to pick their orders. I ordered legume and my friend had beef with okura. We sat about 10 to 15 minutes for our food. It came with fresh djon djon rice. I could eat just this! My legume had a nice amount of meat and it was very tasty. My friend enjoyed her dish too. I have to take 1 star since they only take cash. But I will be back!

Solid every single time. It's clean and welcoming. the staff always greets you upon entering and…read morethe food is always on point. I typically always dine in. Au bon gout is my go to Haitian Restaurant in Miami.