Island Sizzle is a small stand alone building on an island. You will see what I am talking about if you visit! There is no dine in. I ordered the Ox tail and Jerk Chicken from the window from a gentleman. The food came out fast! The oxtails were $13.99 Wow! What a deal! It came with 2 pieces of oxtails, 2 plantains, cabbage and rice and beans. The oxtails were wonderful! Good flavor. Tender. What it should be! The rice and beans were cooked well. No complaints there. Cabbage was good. The Jerk chicken $12.95 (dinner) was pretty dry but still edible. If you're looking for a quick, fair priced meal that will get you full try Island sizzle! read more

Island Sizzle - Lunch portion of Ox tails - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Pros: portion size was great! You get bang for your buck, plus the food stayed hot for a long time which I liked. Oxtails were flavorful and I love plantain Con: the rice and sides aren't flavorful. Jerk wings were ok, but wanted to try curry goat. They were out Overall: reminds me of a drive thru chain for Caribbean food. I prefer Cool Runnings but support small businesses read more

Island Sizzle - Oxtails Rice and Beans Steamed Veggies - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I need to know why you closed downplease open back up. This place was sooo good and very convenient the beef patties the oaxtails mannn everything was sooo good the rice and bean mann what happened or did he relocate????!?!? read more

Almost missed the pier of stand alone food stalls of which this is one. Had the chicken lo mein. Delicious. Light curry flavor unlike any lo mein I've had before. Chicken off the bone, not cut up cubes or strips like in the US. Lovely venue overlooking the bay, perfect for a couple rounds of Caribs. The proprietress is charming. read more

I hate to do this to a small black owned business but the food was flavorless and just outright a disgrace to the Caribbean culture. I would not recommend and never go back. Caribbean Cuisine on Richmond is where I'll take a road trip to; very disappointing. read more

Island Sizzle - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We did not get to try the beef patties, they were out. But I ordered the jerk chicken. It did not taste like jerk. It tasted like brown stew chicken. The vegetables weren't bad, and the rice was good. The plantain was sweet, good. read more

Island Sizzle - The jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious!!!! I got Oxtails obviously and the beef Patty! Omg both were DELICOUS! I saw some people saying it tasted old but I disagree. It tasted fresh and looked fresh!! Everything was flavorful and just the right amount of everything. I dont care much for cabbage so I'll ignore that and the rice and peas were... rice and peas lol! But man I willl be back! read more

Island Sizzle - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Visit was Tuesday 07/21/2020 - we were a bit surprised when we approached this place and now we understand why they do not have done in available lol We pre ordered our food by phone and it was almost ready when we came to pick it up. They have a lil drive thru. It appears to be like a one man show, but we were highly excited about the food when we started eating it at home. The oxtails were very tender and fell off the bones easily. The rice and cabbage was cooked on point and the beans were very tasty. In addition to the food we also ordered Jamaican soda which was imported from Jamaica, only the grape flavored one originated out of Canada. It was a big portion so we have plenty of leftovers for tomorrow. This type of food is easy to be reheated and taste also very good the next day. We are certain that we will stop by again and pick up Jamaican food. Thank you so much for the dining experience tonight! read more

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Went back with hubby the other day and ordered the lunch jerk chicken and lunch oxtail... well let's say it lasted all day! It was good food all together. The rice and peas went well with the jerk and oxtails. The service was good and on time. read more

This is a large? 4 oxtails for 15.50? Disappointed! I was excited about trying this place because it's not to far from home. Needless to say my hubby was outraged that he spent nearly $70 on 3 large oxtails, and patties and I was upset that even after we ate that I had to cook anyway because we were still hungry. Sorry, the prices are almost the same where we go across town and we always have some for next day read more

Island Sizzle - LARGE - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is great! Some of the best jerk chicken in town. Also had the brown stew chicken, goat curry and oxtails - All were delicious! Big portions too. Excellent value for your money. Makes you feel like you're in Jamaica... Ya mon! read more

This place was a hit at one point but now that I go back it's not ,every time you asked for fish and patties they never have fish or patties the customer service sucks read more

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Best stewed oxtail in town. And big portions. No sit in but I usually park in the parking lot to devour.

Yesterday was my first time visiting here and when I tell you this food was so good, it was amazing! The oxtails were perfectly seasoned and tender the meat easily fell off the bone, rice and cabbage also flavorful as well and I usually don't eat plantain but these were also very tasty as well. The nice man that took my order was very patient and provided me with more information about the menu and what they have to offer and the food came out so quick as well! I definitely plan on returning soon to try other menu items. read more

Island Sizzle - Lunch portion Oxtail meal - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Having in laws from the West Indies and being a former Floridian I miss this food like crazy! My daughter and husband's oxtail was cooked and seasoned perfect as was my curry goat. The beef patties were delicious and had just a faint hint of heat. We will be back weekly lol. read more

Island Sizzle - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I don't know why they have a good rating for their food. Last week I tried their curry goat and was not impressed. My curry goat is so much better. They do not put gravy on their goat and small portions. Yeah the box was full of rice. So tonight I tried the oxtails and they were dry overcooked and no gravy and the container was full of rice. Over priced for a box of rice. Cool Running Restaurant has the best Jamaican goat and oxtail! read more

The ox tail is fantastic and the chef is very nice. Glad to find a Jamaican place close to me. Went back 2 days in a row after discovering the place. read more

OK, so I'm talk texting because I have food poisoning and my stomach is in knots. I went off of the good reviews thinking the negative reviews were just negative Nancy's. I don't usually leave reviews but I'm hurt tht my ppl are still out here getting over on our ppl I paid 22.03 on oxtails that got me sick . The good reviews are all liars and or family who is used to this type of cooking ! 0-10 recommend and this is with love idk if they have a new cook but it was a older lady and male back there but the food was horrible like I really don't even know where to BEGAN ! Literally my card wouldn't slide ,had to drive down the street and come back to unlock my card tht was my first sign from God but I forced it and now I'm sick lastly this picture was taking after 2 people TRIED EATING ! Oxtails we're definitely old as well no flavor and insanitary ! read more

Island Sizzle - Oxtails ABSOLUTELY NO FLAVOR AND I HAVE FOOD POISONING SOMETHING TOLD ME TO STOP EATING AFTER FORCING MYSELF AND NOW I HAVE FOOD POISONING - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wooooooo chiiiiiiile my bae got the jerk chicken plate it was amazeballs! The chicken was full of flavor and cooked to perfection, the plantains, beans and rice had that OG Jamaican flavor that I was looking for. I got the oxtails I was not disappointed, they were so juicy and tender. None of that tough chewy shit. I was so impressed, I'll be back for sure! Round of applause Island Sizzle they're doin the damn thang up in there. read more

This place is drive-thru only. No seating. Friendly service at the window. I tried the jerk chicken. Large portion, two legs, two thighs, veggied, rice and peas, and plantain. Very reasonable price. I also got a beef pie, excellent. The only reason I'm not giving the last star is because the chicken wasn't quite as spicy as you get in Jamaica. Maybe they could offer a second spicier option? Works for Popeye's... read more

We have tried many Caribbean places and hands down this is the best Caribbean place in Houston. This was absolutely wonderful!!! We had the braised oxtails which are the bomb and grilled jerk chick falls right off the bone and OMG the veggies was soooo tasty. In addition it was refreshing to receive something other than cabbage, which in Kingston they give calaloo instead of cabbage (that's a tourist/US thing). The food is seasoned & cooked to perfection. We really enjoy the food as well as the conversation with the owner by the way this is family owned restaurant and It's a great drive thru spot in a good location on the NW side (which we needed it). We will be supporting this establishment and welcome anyone seeking authentic Caribbean food to visit this place, you won't be disappointed. They do have Lunch specials around $6-7 bucks!!!! You really can't beat that. read more

Great food and fast delivery I really love this place and I definitely will continue to order here read more

Great food, large portions, reasonable prices. The jerk chicken and rice/beans were great! Oh and the veggies, so good! read more

Had seen the place and noticed at least one car lined up each time I'd drive by, despite covid times. I finally called and placed an order. Delicious! read more

Island Sizzle - Delicious! Jerk chicken. Lunch portion...had eaten a wing already. .First time visiting and definitely going back! - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered the curry chicken plate and it was very flavorful. We really enjoyed it. Wish we had more plantains.

This was my first time to Island Sizzle and I was skeptical. As I pulled up to the window Kevin greeted me with a menu and proceeded to tell me about the new restaurant. He was very informative and friendly. I was offered to sample the oxtails before I ordered and they were delicious. The portion size was large and they were very flavorful. In the past I had to drive across town to Cool Runnings for my Jamaican food fix, but now I can just drive around the corner. Also, the meat patty was very flavorful and of good size. Prices of their entrees were decent. read more

Island Sizzle - Oxtail plate - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time here be sure not to miss the turn it comes up quite quick. Cozy spot with delicious food and drinks! Of course always support small businesses wasn't able to try the beef patties this time as they were all out but I'll be back for more for sure! read more

Island Sizzle - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wow, Love this place all I can say is try the oxtails. I didn't even pull out the drive way and I was eating my whole meal. Definitely coming back very soon. read more

This is a hidden little gem. It will be easy to miss the place as it is not very big. I have never picked up food here myself. Instead because of the shelter in place order I have been ordering here using Door Dash. I decided to try it because I like Jamaican food. First, I tried the jerk chicken. It is good, but it did not stand out compared to other Jamaican places I have been to. The dish that stuck out for me is the goat. Now, I have tried goat before from an Indian restaurant, but never a Jamaican restaurant. And I loved it. It had the perfect blend of taste and spices. I continue to order the goat. It was not until recently that I learned goat taste so good. Try it and you won't be disappointed for this hole-in-the-wall gem. read more

I enjoyed it the two times I bought it. Just can't wait to try it again!!! Oxtail is a must and the curry goat is great!

Was driving by looking for places on yelp and saw this place. Decided to stop in and glad I did. The food was good and compared to other Caribbean restaurants, the portion size was also good for the price. Definitely recommend! read more

Island Sizzle - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my 3rd and final time eating from this place. The first time I tried them earlier this year the food was ok. The second time, there was barely chicken on my plate. I ordered today for lunch to give them another shot because they are close to my job and I love Jamaican food. My plantains was burnt black as tar, the rice and peas had no taste at all, and there was no "jerk" in the chicken. Every thing taste very bland, no seasoning at all. My cabbage was the only good thing on the plate until I realized they just placed a little scoop over some distasteful rice and peas. I just left Jamaica 2 weeks ago and the natives would be very disappointed in the misrepresentation of their food from this place! Caribbean Jerk Cuisine is were I will buy my Jamaican food from only from now on. Their food is authentic Jamaican cuisine and it's delicious. They are consistent as well. I have been eating there for almost 4 years and the food is always fresh, well proportioned and flavorful. read more

Great food! Zero customer service! Costs nothing to be kind. The oxtails are very flavorful though

The food wasn't tasty. Rice was mushy because it was over cooked and the sauce that came with the jerk chicken smelled strange. I couldn't finish the food even though I tried. I won't come again. read more

After reading the reviews I was very excited to try authentic island food, I come from a Caribbean background so curry anything usually gets me excited. Pros : Delivery , appearance, generous amounts, MILD flavor Cons: MILD flavor Just expected more spice/flavor at least different spice levels read more

Don't let the location amd look make you miss the sizzle. This place is more than a little food hut its a lot of homemade delight. 5 stars Please consider opening on Sunday please. read more

Island Sizzle - The oxtail dinner was delicious - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Update went today and the rice was way over cooked, flavor was lacking, really seemed like the food was reheated and served to be quite honest. I think I'll have to pass next time. Unfortunately it was pretty gross read more

Island Sizzle - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

So delicious! Brown stewed chicken, check! Oxtails, check! Jerk chicken, check! Plantains, check! check! My belly is about to burst, everything is so delicious and filling. Go pick up an order today it's a flavor bomb and so affordable. read more

Food was good with fast service. No complaints about taste. I had stew chicken, which I really enjoyed. Will be back again!!

Small place that's drive thru only I think. Got the oxtail dinner. It was delicious. I only wish they'd give more oxtails with it. Other than that, good stuff. Want to try their fried and jerk chicken and then I'll update what I have to say. read more