Sometimes a hole in the wall is exactly what you want, and Caribbean Taste is that. Every meal is…read moreprepared as though you're going to leave, but everyone is welcome to stay. My permanent date, who has been to Jamaica and pronounced her jerk chicken absolutely authentic. I, who hasn't been to Jamaica, was delighted with the oxtails. As I was working with a plastic fork, there was a bit of using my fingers to pick the meat off the bones, which was completely worth it. She had to caution me to pause, as the quantity of rice and beans is more than any single person should eat in one sitting. Survey. Helpful hint: get a small if you don't want leftovers, but the large will make for a nice lunch the next day. Also, this place gets five stars despite not having sodas on tap. The joint is too small for that amenity, but they do have some Jamaican sodas in a fridge which looked delightful.

Stop by because I was craving some traditional Jamaican breakfast…read more I have been here once or twice and this has been my favorite dish thus far. I ordered the Ackee and salt fish with dumplings. This hit the spot for sure

What a great new place to try! Tried the Jerk Chicken Platter, Oxtail Platter, Curry Goat Platter,…read moreand the Dhal. I have to say first that delivery was super fast and everything arrived perfectly! Each Platter came with a side of rice and beans, veggies (cabbage, carrots, green beans), and fried plantains. I love plantains cooked every which way, so I'm a little biased here in saying they were amazing. My husband loved the rice/beans' side dish, and the vegetables were stewed/stemmed, which is a nice compliment to the spices in each dish. Dhal: Great flavor, the touch of bonnet pepper adds a little heat, which is really nice, and it has cumin! Who doesn't love that! Oxtail: I love, love, LOVED this dish. The butter beans soak up the excess flavors from the Oxtail, and TENDER doesn't even begin to describe this meat. Curry Goat: I surprisingly really enjoyed this! I'm usually not a goat gal, but the flavor was spicy yet not overly salty. It has a much leaner fat content than regular lamb, and it was super tasty. Definitely recommend giving this one a try! Jerk Chicken: I mean, come on, how can you go wrong with Jerk Chicken! It was delicious and the dry rub was fantastic! I will definitely be getting this Platter again. 10/10

I have been told the food is authentic and amazingly delicious can't wait to stop in and try it for…read moremyself. Congratulations To the Owners! Baby B

Both the owner and cook were great! They were very nice and funny. The food itself was 10/10…read more Reminds me of back home in Florida and when my mom would cook Haitian food for me. Definitely was a great experience and would like to come back again when in San Diego.

This made me so sad. I was craving ox tail, but they only serve it on Sundays. What's another great…read moreoption? GOAT!! So I ordered the goat. The rice was fresh and delicious; the pickled cabbage- bomb; the goat, not so much. It's unfortunate. The goat was overcooked and literally 4 pieces. It was dry and not flavorful at all. The service was great, but I don't think I will be coming back here.

Some of my favorite sweet tooth pasteries and empandas. The staff is always so nice and helpful…read morewith choices to eat or drink. Defintely get a cuban firing squad drink. The ambiance definetly giving me outskde patio area in cuba while playing dominoes

We recently hosted a large reception (around 60 people) in honor of my Cuban-born mother. The food,…read moreambiance, and service were absolutely fabulous. Whether you're grabbing a coffee and guava pastry after a day of shopping or planning your next large event, I highly recommend Havana Grill. It's sure to taste good and be a crowd pleaser. To start, the food was amazing. The owner, Sandra, helped me plan a menu that would be satisfying and popular with all of the guests, but also within my budget. We settled on chafing dishes with arroz con pollo, frijoles negros, rice, lechón, ropa vieja, croquetas, plátanos maduros, and Cesar salad, and guests were able to add beverages, deserts, and any special dietary requests. Everything was a HIT. A week later, I'm still hearing how wonderful the food was-- even from guests with food restrictions and a relative who runs her own Cuban food business in another state! The atmosphere was perfect and the service was impeccable. Sandra, her Operations Manager (Markley), and the staff were fantastic to work with on the planning and preparation, as well as on the day of the event. The restaurant music and decor is already warm and inviting with an indoor tree, high ceilings, and a large dining area, so not much was needed to make it festive. Still, I wanted to place some photographs and memorabilia around the various tables to personalize it. The staff made it super easy to drop things off the night before, taking steps to communicate with each other and make sure nothing got lost. The next day, I arrived to see that they had set it up beautifully-- even adding flowers at each table. On the day of the event, service team (including Bree, Ramon) were attentive and friendly. We were treated like family, and it was wonderful. Havana Grill really knocked it out of the park for me and my family. I was so sad to hear that the Clairemont location had closed and had never been to this location before, but I will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Amazing food and service! Definitely will return, oxtail and jerk chicken were delicious as well as…read morehomemade juices. Nice ambiance as well

Delicious food, good service, reasonable prices! Love the place! Moving to the San Diego area…read morerecently I was in need of a good Jamaican restaurant and I'm glad I found it . Also only one of these that is open 7 days a week!! It has become my favorite and only Jamaican eatery!!!

Was craving some oxtail & our sea moss store suggested this restaurant which was down the street…read morefrom their store. It was such a great experience. The staff was friendly & greeted us right away. The hubby and I shared their large combo. We opted for the oxtail & the BBQ chicken. It was a HUGE serving & everything was delicious.... The chicken wasn't as hot as I would've liked it (temperature) but it was tasty. This is a small restaurant with limited seating. But the food and vibes were great.

They are an original place in San Diego for Jamaican food. But it's not always the best. A lot of…read moretimes they are out of food or the food just doesn't taste fresh... its like it's been microwaved. Can't get mad at the service tho , typical Jamaican attitudes although I feel like you could be a little kinder to make people feel more welcome. Not talking down on this place at all, I'm just saying... I will still return for some brown stew chicken lol

Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5…read moreAtmosphere: 3/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: $ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes Dogs: outside Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: authentic Cuban food. Friendly staff. Affordable prices. Cons: the parking lot is a little sketchy so be careful where you park.

The last time I visited this business, it was still called Los Pollos Rotisserie and Cuban Bakery…read more That shows you how long it has been because House of Cuban Flavor has been the name for more than a few years now under the same ownership. It's located in one of the middle suites between an auto parts store and a supermarket in an Otay strip mall of Chula Vista. Parking was plentiful as there were way more spaces in the lot than customers even at peak hours. There were a few tables placed on the sidewalk in front of the suite, but no seating was available inside. The coffee making station was to the right when you walked in. To the left of the service counter were glass displays containing the baked goods and desserts. Four small menu boards hung behind the counter. From left to right, the category on each board was Sandwiches, Cuban Specialties, Plates & Combos, and Bowls. Several trays in the display case were empty during my afternoon visit. The cashier ensured me that nothing was sold out. Items that were not displayed still could be ordered and made fresh by the kitchen. The Cuban Specialties were broken down further into Stuffed Potato Balls, Empanadas, and Pastries. Each offering cost $2.45 regardless of its composition. That was disappointing because I have encountered similar bakeries in which there were similar choices for less than $2 apiece. My order started with one of each of the potato balls (meat, spicy chicken, jalapeno & cheese) including a variety that wasn't listed (spicy pork). These were fried and then placed inside a cardboard takeout container. Each of the four had a slightly different color and/or texture to distinguish them from each other. The size was slightly smaller than a tennis ball. The meat filling was my favorite because it had the least heat as the other three contained noticeable spiciness. I also bought a meat empanada, a guava pastry, and a mango & cheese pastry. The pastry dough was light and flaky. The portion size was less impressive for $2.45. I recall when some of these were sold for one dollar less so the value has decreased over time. The fruit flavor of the guava and mango respectively was sweet but not over the top. For this recent experience at House of Cuban Flavor, I gave a 3.5 star rating.

Food was alright. If i were to go back id probably go back and try something new. Although it wasnt…read morethe worst it wasnt the best. Im from NYC so maybe when it comes to bori/dominican food my expectations are higher. The rice con gandules and the pernil was salty. the arroz con leche was good just very mushy. the beans literally were just seasoned with black pepper cause thats all you taste we didnt get pass a spoon. The maduros were bad when you bite into them you tasted the bitterness bc they were passed due. The tostones were perfect well fried not oily. The salami we also got was good, its just salami cant really mess it up there all tho they did only give us 6 thin oieces which for 5$ i think was a rip off. The queso as well we got like 7 small peices for $5 kind of stingy.

Can I leave them 10,000 stars??? The food is absolutely phenomenal. I went here with one of my good…read morefriends who is a Puerto Rican from the Bronx and we walked up from my place next to Petco Park and walked back with the food, and it was still piping hot. The pastelillos were fiiire. The beef were my favorite. The lechon and mofongo were delicious. As was the papas rellenas. Bomb. But the winner for me was the Puerto Rican fried chicken. I would walk through traffic to get that. It was phenomenal. Hot or cold (I ate leftovers cold later) was absolutely beyond delicious. The customer service here is fantastic, the people are extremely nice and helpful. Very welcoming. Would absolutely come here again without a question.

Came for R&B Sunday brunch and it was SUCH a vibe…read more The Italian sausage & mushroom pizza was sooo yummy -- cheesy, savory, and the crust was givinggg. We also got the spicy mango ceviche, which was super refreshing and the perfect balance with the pizza. Definitely recommend both! Service was friendly and good. The only downside was that it got a little stuffy and hot inside because everyone and their mama was out for brunch but honestly, I get it because the vibe was there. I also heard Friday and Saturday nights are POPPIN' and it basically turns into a nightclub I definitely wanna come back at night to see the scene for myself. Brunch was a vibe, food was yummy, music was hitting -- I'll be back!

Went in for breakfast around opening time, around 10:30 AM, and unfortunately left very…read moredisappointed. We were told they were already booked with reservations, even though we could see quite a few empty tables/seats inside. What made the situation even more frustrating was that a couple who arrived immediately before us was accepted as a walk-in. However, shortly after, the male host turned us away and told us they don't accept walk-ins and that reservations are prioritized. We completely understand prioritizing reservations, but the inconsistency was disappointing, especially when we had just watched another walk-in party get seated. If walk-ins aren't accepted, it would be helpful to have that policy clearly communicated upfront so guests know what to expect. Also, if you're visiting with a baby or stroller, be aware that the restaurant is not particularly stroller-friendly. We had to carry our stroller up the stairs, which was difficult and inconvenient, especially with a baby. Overall, the experience left us disappointed before we even had the opportunity to try the food. We were really looking forward to having breakfast here, but the way the situation was handled made us feel unwelcome. Hopefully the restaurant can improve its communication regarding reservations and walk-ins, as well as accessibility for families with young children.

My opinion..My review..IJS....What in the world is going on in the kitchenWas one of the servers…read morehungryI think sooo.. The presentation of this food needs a visit from Hell's Kitchen!!! Someone needs to be reprimanded for this plate. Look at the plate, the photo's. Stop being in a rush people and check your food before hand. I'm asking for my money back $250 which includes my time for this review..No taste at all..My review.My opinion..IJS..Just a girl that loves real food

The customer service here wasn't the best. I originally wanted the brown stew chicken but they said…read morethey were out. So instead I ordered the curry goat, the temperature of the curry goat was piping hot. It was spicy and good, the rice didn't have flavor and the plantains tasted like it was sitting in oil for a while. I enjoyed the cabbage. It does have an inside dinner area.