My inlaws had been here before and wanted to take us for Father's Day. It was busy when got there…read moreat 2pm and died down around 3pm. The menu marks spicy dishes, but not "white people" spicy. If you don't handle spice well, I recommend looking into jerk and curry flavored dishes before coming. I wish they had their full menu online because I like to get a sense of what I want before I arrive. Our appetizer was coconut shrimp. I am used to bland coconut shrimp but the shrimp here had a strong and fresh coconut flavor. My father in law had salmon with lemon butter, plantains, jasmine rice. He said everything was amazing. I ordered a Yardie Stack, which is a sandwich with a Jamaican patty of choice (I chose chicken), baked mac and cheese, and oxtail gravy on coco bread. Served with fries. The Jamaican patty was a little spicy but the sweetness of the bread and other flavors melded suspiciously well. That was a lovely sandwich. Fries were sub par but everything else was beyond any expectations I had, even the cabbage medley. My wife ordered fried chicken and I nearly bit my lip trying it. It melted when my teeth touched it and it exploded with juice. It took awhile to get food but they were swamped and it was worth it. My father in law also said the bread pudding is great and bought a slice to take home. The disappointing fries are a reason to be more adventurous and try the other foods. This was the best Jamaican/Caribbean food I've ever had.

Just know your gonna wait 1-2 hrs for you food no matter how simple the meal is. Waitresses aren't…read moreattentive and once you get your first drink don't expect to be asked for another or to see the waiter again lol. But there's a lot of people coming I so maybe it's that good but just a heads up. Prices are a little high but it's the only Jamaican style Spot in the area so there's that. I'll leave another review to see if the food was worth it.

I specifically picked this place for wonton soup and it was definitely pretty good but the meat…read moreinside the wontons were a little hard but it tasted amazing!! I ordered out and it got here pretty quick! Also the buy one get one free for drinks, if you pick one drink you get two of those!! So I picked 2 thinking it was get one of each and got 4 that's okay love the strawberry jasmine tea and passion fruit pineapple anyway!!

The worst Chinese food I've ever had in my 40 years of life. The fried rice was not even fried &…read morehad no taste. Seemed like it was cooked in a rice cooker & it had raw onions. The beef and broccoli looked horrific, but I will say the brown sauce and broccoli were good, not the beef. We wasted $40 and just ate broccoli for dinner.

I've been here twice and I have loved the food each time. I ordered shrimp ire pasta, plantain,…read morecocoa bread and a sorell. The first time, there was spinach in the pasta and the second time there was broccoli. The broccoli threw me off especially since I don't eat broccoli. They replaced it. My friend ordered 2 beef patties and curry chicken. The entrees were made to order so the food is FRESH and the portions are not stingy! The staff were all so friendly on both occasions. One of these return visits they will have festival available and I will be an extra excited customer! The atmosphere is very welcoming. It's plain but sitting inside to eat was nice. I highly recommend CaribeExpress when you have a craving for Caribbean cuisine.

Husband and son were craving Jamaican and since this was close to his school they decided to give…read moreit a try. My husband ordered the oxtail entree with rice and peas, cabbage and fried plantains. My son ordered ackee and saltfish also served with rice and peas, as well as plantains. The restaurants has a few booths and tables if you choose to dine in. Upon entering you are greeted with a dessert case, above is the menu and to your right are various drink selections. According to their review they'd give this location a 4/5. Hope they continue to offer tasty menu items that represent the island

What a pleasant surprise to finally visit a restaurant that's been in my area for years but somehow…read moreescaped my radar. I don't dine at barbecue chains very often since I try to watch my diet, but I was happy to find plenty of options that weren't overly greasy, fried, or smothered in sauce. The meats are slow-smoked, and a variety of house barbecue sauces are conveniently available at each table so you can customize the flavor to your liking. Parking is easy, with a large free lot behind the building as well as free street parking nearby. We visited on a Friday afternoon with a group of 10 and were seated together without any problem. They also accommodated separate checks, which is always appreciated for larger groups. The dining room has a comfortable, spacious feel with dark wood accents and nostalgic photos and posters decorating the walls. The menu offers a good variety of barbecue favorites, combination platters, salads, and lunch specials. One member of our group needed gluten-free options, and the staff helped her find a meal that worked well for her dietary needs. Most of us ordered the pulled pork sandwich, while others chose salads. We also shared the onion loaf appetizer, which disappeared quickly. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. Our server was covering several tables, so service was a little slow at times, but she remained friendly, attentive, and handled our requests professionally. The portions were generous, prices were reasonable, and the quality exceeded my expectations. I'd happily return with family to sample more of their smoked meats--especially the ribs.

Honestly I don't know if they just had a bad day or this is the norm but this may be the worst…read moreresturant food I've ever had. Price point is great but portions are small. The sides come in sauce or condiment size cups. The green beans and macaroni and cheese are decent. The collard greens? Terrible not a pinch of salt or pepper it's as if they forgot if they seasoned it and said whatever they'll be fine. Coleslaw not good just mayo and mustard nothing else. Mac and cheese is just boxed mac and cheese. The brisket was not only dry but also tasteless. The ribs were burnt to the crisp and slathered in bbq sauce. I had the most high hopes for this place as I've seen it for years but this was terrible

Prompt customer service, great recommendations on food options…read more Turkey wing dinner, fried chicken wings, surf n turf, collards green beans yams Mac n cheese corn bread, grilled salmon, mashed potatoes Has a few booths for seating and some chairs for waiting. Clean walls and tables nice vibe with music playing in the background. Cakes on display in a case which looked delicious. The wait wasn't long... can't wait to dig in

I usually go to this spot when craving soul food. Usually order the same thing: fried whiting,…read moreyams and collards. Today I ordered the fried wing dinner. The menu noted that the price was 16.49. When the young man brought me my food, I asked him to let me speak to the manager as she was the person who took my order. She came over and asked what was the problem. I pointed out that the menu noted the dinner was $16.49 and she had charged me $19.99- which was $3.50 more. She asked where did the menu say this price. I showed her the overhead marquee and she responded that they have two and the wrong one was up. I didn't argue- although I could have. Instead I told her she might want to make sure she update the marquee if she wasn't going to honor the price. While there are a lot of young people who work here- the manager wasn't- thus her reply was not anchored in inexperience. I was disappointed that she didn't offer to make it right or acknowledge that it was their error. That's poor customer service. Usually service is good and the food tastes close enough to grandma's that it addresses the craving. Just check your receipt.

VERY very good spice level for each dish. I throughly enjoyed this plate, especially for the price…read morewhich isn't too bad. It's basically the same price as Panda but probably less.

This go round the chicken was overcooked and wasn't the tender juicy I've had before!.. I went home…read more added some water, their chicken pieces and a little of the bourbon sauce in an aluminum pie pan covered it with foil as Presto!!!... it was very tender and edible!!... service was ok!, ambience was ok! I mean it's inside of a Mall but it's kept very clean so no complaints. I'd come here again definitely!! just suggest they turn the fire down or something so I won't have to wait on my oven just to eat my food I purchased! However you can't get real bourbon chicken anywhere else but Kelly's Cajun grill (may have changed the name) In pentagon city mall but you get the same chicken!!

Food trucks are a foodies go-to during covid, so when Southern Spice set-up at my former church one…read moreFriday evening, I decided to give them a try. Now, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the long wait. My order took over two hours to make. The line was long and each customer ordered multiple dinners, so I was more than understanding about the wait. But, I am sure you can imagine that I had extremely high expectations expectations for the food. Well, the food was most definitely worth the wait! The wings were HUGE, but cooked perfectly. The side were also delicious. The soulful-rito was a tastefully clever twist on soul food. What made the food even better was the awesome customer service that it was served with. The owner of the food truck was very courteous and friendly. He apologized for the long wait and thanked me for my business. I highly recommend Southern Spice. Support black-owned businesses!

Very good. My catfish was amazing. The greens comparable to any other soul food spot or truck and…read morethe Mac and cheese was too. I still give 5 stars because it was all good. Amazing guys on the truck with great customer service.

This food truck frequently comes to my job. I have visited it a time or two and have been satisfied…read morewith my selections each time. During my most recent visit, I have the Shrimp Po'boy with a side of fries. The flavors were great and the fries were nice and crispy. My other complaint is the costs....the menu items are a bit pricey compared to the portion sizes. Other than that, this is a solid food truck!

Meaux meaux would roll in her grave if she had this. It was the worst gumbo I have ever paid for. I…read moream confident that it came out of a box and there was nothing to it other than a very small amount of meat and thin "broth". No onions, celery, or peppers. It was bland as bland could be. Calling this food truck Cajun is a scam, and I doubt they know what a roux even is. It was edible and I'm sure counted as a meal but I think your average high school cafeteria could whip up something better. Worst 17$ I've ever spent at a food truck.