When I want comfort food and island vibes, Dubplate Kitchen has me coming back again and again for…read moretheir delicious vegan Jamaican plates. Yelp has me clocking trips here going back to when they first opened in 2018 and I must say they just keep getting better! I'm always warmly greeted when I stop in and enjoy the relaxed vibes while I wait for my takeout order- chatting with the friendly staff and listening to the great music they play while my food is prepared fresh to order. The vegan oxtail, which they make in-house, is my absolute favorite. The plate comes with rice and peas, salad, and plantains. If they have vegan Jamaican Patties available I always get some of those as well (pro tip: they reheat well). Sadly, those veggie-stuffed pastries are frequently sold out, so if you see them get them! When cold weather comes around, I'm all about the Ital soup. It's so simple and flavorful. If I feel a cold coming on this soup is one of my favorite remedies. It's also worth noting that the vegan options have really expanded over the years, and made from scratch, which I definitely appreciate. Dubplate is in my regular rotation for a reason. Check them out!

my main reference to caribbean food is back a yard…read more oxtail - excellent. might be better than backayard jerk chicken - not as good as backayard brown stew chicken - it was ok. a bit of a sweet and savory type of dish. curry chicken - just tasted like a basic yellow thai curry rice portions were good. expensive for the portions, but seems par for caribbean food. staff, especially the cashier lady, was very friendly.

We visited the restaurant on Sunday noon and were seated immediately. The space was big with lots…read moreof tables and booths. It wasn't busy when we came so our food came out quickly. - Jerk chicken: our favorite! The chicken was tender and super flavorful. The marinade and sauce seeped into the meat. - Oxtail: good. The meat was tender and the sauce was delicious. - Pressed fried plantain: good. The plantain complemented the jerk chicken beautifully. It was slightly crispy and the plantain inside was tender. - Sweet steamed plantain: good. It tasted more like dessert to me as to entree. The sweet plantain was tender and sweet! - BBQ chicken wings: good. The chicken wings were big pieces. What I like was the sauce sticked to the wings and it was flavorful. - Sorrel drink: interesting flavor but it grew on me. It was sour and sweet with a hint of flower.

Wow! If you haven't tried this hidden gem, get here! Hubs and I tried this place after stopping to…read moretry some hushpuppies at Tugboat. I am so glad I saw the sign! The restaurant has a ton of seating and the walls are nicely decorated. I would say maybe add another mural on the other side because the one wall that has it, is beautiful! They have all these great hot sauces at the counter, make sure you try them all! My fave was the scotch bonnet pepper sauce. Spicy and a tiny sweet. We ordered two beers on draft, the jerk chicken, curry goat with a side of mac and dumplings. The dumplings are almost donut hole type bites with a hint of sweetness. It goes so well with the curry! The goat curry was interestingly delicious. I didn't think I would like goat - but here I am. It was very VERY good, just look out for all the little bones. The jerk chicken was flavorful and tasty and the side of mac n cheese was the perfect blend of noodles, cheese and spices with the meats. I also want to thank them for the delicious Jamaican patty filled with beef that was given to us. It was very good and the puff pastry was baked to perfection! Our server was great and the cook/I think the owner was wonderful. This was our first time having Jamaican food and I will say, we will definitely be back and I've already recommended this place to a few people. YUM!!!!

The Mofongo with pork was delicious! We were also raving about the pupusas! We took it to go but…read morehad great conversations with the staff. So welcoming & answered all our questions. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

I was craving mofongo when I found this place. Cute & Simple inside, friendly customer service. The…read moreguy working the front was attentive. The Alcapurria masa was missing flavor even tho it had a beautiful fry on it. The meat inside wasn't bad. I was disappointed to not be given mayoketchup and the sauce was very runny, I didn't think it enhanced the Alcapurria at all. The yellow rice was also lacking in flavor, it needed more sazón or sofrito. And the cook on the rice itself was off but perhaps they had a bad batch that day. The Shrimp on the Mofongo was the best thing I had and I enjoyed the portion. The mofongo just needed more butter since the juice from the shrimp couldn't cover the whole serving. Overall I want to give them points it did help my craving of missing home, hopeful it was just an off day and they can hit with more sazón next time !

My friends and I came to this spot on a whim and we love this hidden gem…read more As soon as you walk in you can smell the spices and see the guava/guava + cheese rolls. Hostess was friendly, prompt, and seated us quickly. I love the inside decor and the feeling of being on the island. I plan to come back again and introducing this spot to my other friends! I hope they open a location closer to midtown Sacramento, I'm sure it'd be a hit

A friend recommended this Cuban place. She really enjoyed it and it was right in the neighborhood…read more This was my second visit to this venue. The last time I visited, I remember the locals there talking with the owners. Several saying that they are regular customers and how happy they were with the food. It's a fairly small restaurant at a strip mall off of Watt Ave. A cozy little place and the owners ( who speak Spanish ) are happy to serve you. You won't be disappointed with the food. The food is prepared well, great Caribbean flavor, and simply delicious.

Price: a bit pricey. Tacos from $6.50-8.50 per taco. More…read moreunique flavors. Good service for the most part.Server did not tell us which taco was what which wasn't helpful. Also no napkins until we made a mess. Ambiance indoors was super dark w stringed lights. Eyes had to get used to the dark lol We got: Mushroom taco- $6.5. Pretty bland. Chk mole- yum Octopus- spicy! Al pastor- liked it! Interesting having pineapples Birria- too oily. Did not like the sauce that came w it- was bitter Pork belly- ok. A bit too much fat but that's to be expected lol. Forgot what else we got. Overall good. Wouldn't get birria, octopus or mushrooms again. Been here 3x. Super close to us. Initially didn't like it after their Michelin plate (terrible service) but gave 2nd try and was better. Love their chipotle peanut butter salsa + mild green + mild red. Their spicy one was too spicy for me

I'm a regular customer at Nix Roseville. Today I ordered two burritos and some potatoes to go…read more $58.....fine. Got home and discovered my burrito looked like a taquito. Seriously child sized bean burrito from Taco Bell. Very inconsistent portions.

We stopped at Bear West BBQ after a very busy day, and it was a great choice. The food was…read moredelicious and the portions gave us plenty to enjoy, including leftovers for another meal. I ordered the tri-tip, pulled pork, and BBQ chicken, along with baked beans, green beans, greens, sweet yams, cornbread, and a slice of 7-Up cake. Everything came together as a wonderful comfort-food meal. The meats were flavorful, and the sides made it feel like a true BBQ feast. The staff and the overall experience made it a great place to sit down, relax, and enjoy a good meal. We'll definitely be back.

We walked in here causally on a Saturday afternoon, and they had a consistent flow of foot traffic!…read moreService was very quick though. Everything was delicious from the ribs, brisket, chicken, cabbage, Mac n cheese, corn bread... this may have become my new favorite bbq/soul restaurant!! On top of that, everyone working there was so nice they also deliver!

The spot is located in North Sacramento and doubles as a Caribbean Market to where you can buy your…read moreherbs spices and drinks. Wait times can be a little lengthy, especially for dinner time hours. So my advice would be not to come here hungry, plan ahead. Speaking of planning ahead, if you want some of their popular dishes like goat, oxtails in the fish my best advice is to call ahead of time or go early and beat the crowd to ensure you get the dish you would like. They did mention that they are on delivery apps as well. But if you choose to drive over, I had a hard time finding it as they are tucked in the corner exactly next door to Chevron. The staff was nice and helpful.

With a very small store front it's easy the miss this place, look for the bbqs out front…read more Inside is a cozy and very inviting dining room with a some Jamaican pantry items. Hot food wise, I ordered the curry goat with festival. The owner, Beanz, kept coming out to tell me he's working on my order. I was a bit confused that he was working on my order. This later became apparent that he was the inly one working. For a one man show, my food was phenomenal! Curry goat was nice with a little spice. Rice and Peas had great taste and texture. I get asked many times about food and here is the difference... the festival was like a fried biscuit. No probkem, this was his take on festival, it was something I've never come across before and executed very well. I'm glad I found All Nation Market and it's only a few miles from my home.

Excellent Gumbo! Love this place and Ms Tori! Home cooked food, down home community vibe. A place…read morelike no other. Restores your well-being and your faith in humanity!

On our recent visit we stopped in to order takeout and got a family size gumbo, riblets, a side of…read moremac and cheese, a side of dressing, buttered hot water cornbread, and their version of an Arnold Palmer. We learned on our very first visit how good the gumbo is and it's become a must ever since. The people who work here are friendly and you can tell they have a lot of regulars who stop in for food. There's a gravel lot right next to the building and you can take your food to go or enjoy it there. Our food took about 15-20 minutes and then we took it home to enjoy. The portions are definitely fair for the price. They also pack everything well for the ride home. The gumbo is our favorite, it's flavorful and packed with protein like their sausage, chicken, and shrimp and has just a hint of spice. We tried their riblets for the first time and it was a generous portion and we really enjoyed the bbq sauce they used. The mac and cheese is good, but I like mine creamier. It does have a little spice which was nice. The dressing was packed with flavor and we were excited they offered this side because you don't see it everywhere. Their hot water cornbread is definitely something they're known for and is really good on its own or dipped into the gumbo. The Palmer here tastes like Brisk raspberry tea mixed with lemonade, and we really enjoy this twist on it. Overall this spot is a local gem and we love visiting.

To go burrito bowl. Very tasty with hot sauce. Got this item while at Side Gate Brewery. Service…read morewas friendly. The atmosphere at Side Gate is always awesome.

Always a good food truck! You can get their schedule by following them on social media. We got to…read moreenjoy them the other night when they were parked outside the brewery. Love that they give you a pager and you don't have to wait around for food to be done. Always fresh and flavorful, love their chips!