Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Hummingbird Grill

    5.0 (1 review)

    Hummingbird Grill Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Hummingbird Grill

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    21 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Caribbean 2,066 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Flames Restaurant - Spoiled curry goat, rice and peas w/ mixed vegetables. Worst ever!

    Flames Restaurant

    3.6(121 reviews)
    1.1 miMattapan
    $$

    I had no clue there was more than one Flames. I knew of the one in Providence because its close to…read moreme but I squealed when I saw there was one next to where I would be in the Boston area. My friend and I were looking for a place to get a good and filling meal before skating at Chez Vous and between the three options we narrowed it down to, this won. They have a parking lot for about 7 cars which was very convenient - street parking is also available but just more of a hassle. It smelled so good when we walked in. We tried to figure out the menu, but had some questions. After clarification, it made sense. They offer small, medium or large plates and vary in price depending on the type of meat selected. You can also add double meat or combine meats for an additional charge. We couldn't really see the food because of the condensation on the glass, but from the crevices, everything looked incredible which made it hard to decide. I would say there were about 20 different options of meats. I had never had ox tail before but I felt comfortable letting Flames do the honors of changing that so I chose that. I picked the rice with brown beans, steamed veggies, and oxtail. The really piled everything on. The prices are a bit high, with oxtail being the most expensive, but seeing that you can get two servings from a large plate, it doesn't seem so bad in the end. My friend had the yellow rice with curry chicken and cabbage salad. He also bought an Irish Moss drink which tasted a lot like egg nog. We had the food there. They have about 5-6 tables, each with two chairs, but or some reason the tables are all slanted down so just be careful of food or drinks sliding. The rice with brown beans was really good; midway through I tasted coconut and loved the sweet and savory combo. The ox tail was very tender and the sauce it was in was rich and tasty. The veggies were slightly over steamed but still good. My friend's curry was good. While eating we realized they sell patties as well as desserts; they have a case with these treats. I would recommend coming here for a freshly cooked and big meal. The customer service is also good. They had a sign on the bathroom that it was only for employees so just keep that in mind.

    Solid Jamaican food. Always there when you need it. I typically stop by for a beef patty or jerk…read morechicken plate!

    Photos
    Flames Restaurant - Seating area

    Seating area

    Flames Restaurant - Fried Chicken

    Fried Chicken

    Flames Restaurant - Outside

    See all

    Outside

    Ali's Roti Restaurant - Curry Chicken (Boneless) & Buss Up Shot Roti

    Ali's Roti Restaurant

    4.1(122 reviews)
    1.1 miMattapan
    $

    They are the only roti place in Boston I trust. The boneless chicken is the default but I really…read moreenjoy the beef. A large is a meal and a half and the pricing is still reasonable for what you get. Some may debate me on the filling but the skins are not to be compared. I have been coming here for 30+ years and the skins have actually gotten a bit better, even though they were already great. New staffing had definitely improved the service. I can remember many years of having to get there by 6:00 if you wanted roti because they were on the last batch of boneless chicken and curried potatoes. In recent years they seem to have gotten better with managing portions and volume. The location is tough. I usually park on the side street just above them because the double parking mayhem of Blue Hill Avenue is not worth the stress. Few people ever dine in. There are a couple of booths but the business is almost entirely takeout. I do miss the Tremont Street/South End and Roslindale locations but I am so glad that Blue Hill Ali's is going strong!

    They post a closing time at 8:00 PM, this is the fifth time that I've showed up at the restaurant…read moreat 7:20 PM and they're closed . They're the worst . The workers are inside looking at me, provide no explanation or apology . I'm NEVER returning there ..

    Photos
    Ali's Roti Restaurant
    Ali's Roti Restaurant - First time trying trini food oh my gosh 10/10 chicken roti stuffed with chickpeas, squash & potatoes ... #RIP GONE IN 60 SECONDS

    First time trying trini food oh my gosh 10/10 chicken roti stuffed with chickpeas, squash & potatoes ... #RIP GONE IN 60 SECONDS

    Ali's Roti Restaurant - Location

    See all

    Location

    Mello Vibez - Lunch Special! Jerk chicken, rice and beans.

    Mello Vibez

    4.7(10 reviews)
    2.2 miMattapan Square, Mattapan

    Came here recently and placed an order over the phone. I haven't really heard any reviews about…read morethis location but they always pop up when I'm looking for Jamaican food. I ordered and was told one time, but the food unfortunately was still not ready on time. It did not appear busy inside so I am not sure what the wait was, but the customer service was better than most Caribbean restaurants. Appears as if a lot of locals frequent this establishment The oxtails only come in one size and I don't think it was worth the money. The rice had no flavor until I put the extra curry gravy on top. 5/10 Oxtails were tender but not many but they were hot 6/10 The escovitch snapper was over cooked and dry. Absolutely would not order again, upset that I waited such a long time for this meal. 2/10 Plantains were nothing special 4/10 Cabbage was average 6/10 I did overhear them mention an inspection that they recently passed, and how they always pass their inspections which made me feel good about eating here at the time. I do not think id return because I expected more & there's plenty of options in the surrounding area. The only plus is that they offer bar seating as well as dining inside which most Carribean restaurants don't have

    The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. It's a hidden gem in Mattapan Sq. The drinks are…read moregreat and they just got their liquor license whoot whoot so I know they will have more cocktails on the menu. The stew chicken was delicious I finished the whole plate. My friends said everything was delicious.

    Photos
    Mello Vibez - Curry Goat

    Curry Goat

    Mello Vibez - Jerk Chicken Wings

    Jerk Chicken Wings

    Mello Vibez - Stewed Chicken

    See all

    Stewed Chicken

    Hummingbird Grill - caribbean - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...