A previous customer came in and bought a lot of food. So I've been in twice and both times unable to buy ox tail. The service was a challenge. The table didn't get our food at close to the same time, an appetizer never came, I had to chase the server down for my friend's water as he was a few minutes late. I also had to chase her down for the habanero and vegetables that were part of my order. My friend didn't get his goat with his plate. I want to believe it was a bad night and I hope that I'm wrong. The flavors were great but experience was off. Place is dark and has a mom & pop feel. I'll probably try them out again, but I will call before about the ox tail. Server was friendly, but didn't execute well at all. A customer was on hold and she forgot about them. I had to stop the off the hook sound on the forgotten caller. read more

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First time at Kingston Kitchen, where CeeDee's used to be. The Oxtail Curry and Jerk Chicken are both tasty. The jerk kitchen was a little dry, but the lunch special was very reasonably priced at $8.99. The plantain, rice, and cabbage were also tasty. Service was fine and the interior was spacious. I would definitely come back here. Flavors were solid. read more

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Now called Dakrown Afro-Caribbean Kitchen. Amazing food and good service. I went for lunch but at night they have a DJ and dance floor

Don't ever miss an opportunity to have some jerk chicken or curry here. The steamed vegetables and rice and beans are also outstanding. The service is always quick and the red stripe beer is a must try. The tables are not crowded and the dining room is always clean. Just a great place for Jamaican on the east side. read more

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i ate here recently with a friend and we shared two dishes: oxtail stew and curry goat. I thought the food was just OK, but my friend liked it. Our server was in no hurry, but we got our food fast enough since we had the place to ourselves. The ambiance could best be described as casual Jamaican dive bar. read more

I've been going here since I moved to Tucson. I stopped by over the past few weeks for beef patties, festivals and their lunch special. On my most recent visit I got the jerk chicken lunch special for $10 and one beef patty( total $15). It was okay. The quality of the jerk chicken isn't what it used to be. I miss the smoke grilled flavor it had because now it tastes like chicken with bbq sauce. It came with a side of cabbage and rice which were fine. The portions are perfect for lunch. My beef patty was burnt on the bottom so I had to scrape it which was annoying. I also got a side of festivals which are ALWAYS fantastic. Overall the food is okay. If you haven't had Jamaican food it's a good introduction but it's not what I remember it to be. The family that owns is very very sweet and kind whenever I come in which encourages me to keep coming back. The restaurant is small but clean. read more

I haven't had an experience like this ever. My friend and I ordered over the phone for take out (vegan curry with a side of fried plantains). They told us our order would be ready in ten. We got there in twenty. We gave our name to the lead server and she was confused and didn't reflect there was a phone in order. They started making our meal only then and we waited another forty minutes. It seems they were running short on some supplies which was causing the delay. The food itself was fairly good. I do think we should have gotten more curry than we did considering the rice portion, but if they were short on supplies there isn't much else they could have done. I also did find a small piece that looked a bit like chicken....in the vegan meal..... The lady helping us was kind and she even gave us ten percent off our meal but I wish they hadn't accepted our order if they were running out of supplies and had given a realistic estimate for our wait time. If we had known we would have waited over an hour after ordering to eat we would have gone elsewhere. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Vegan curry with fried plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Paid $32 for "oxtail" and received neck bones, still had good flavors but not the same especially for the price and didn't even receive good size pieces of meat. I'm not complaining about the price more that they are cheating you with a much cheaper cut of meat and small portion at that. Wouldn't have even made the review if they would've at least put more meat. Also not very family friendly smells like cigarettes inside. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Neck bones sold as Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I got Kingston Kitchen delivered through UberEats while I was at a work conference in the area. The food was well packed and warm when it arrived. The drink arrived still icy and not watered down. I ordered the chicken and oxtail combo ($27.50) and the sorrel ($6). These prices are reflected differently on their website compared to UberEats. I enjoyed their rice and beans a lot and they were really great with the oxtails. I also got plantains on my plate and they were nicely cooked - I just wish they were crispy but I did get delivery. I enjoyed the jerk chicken but the pieces I got were more bone than meat. Overall, really solid spot for takeout. I wish I had time to try them in-person! read more

I am not a fan of the management changes, because it affected the food quality badly. When you get the rice combo with goat and chicken, there are a lot of bones with the goat meat, and it seems like my money is going to waste. The food is becoming tasteless, so I hope it improves later on. read more

I ate the goat and oxtail. I had the cabbage and plantains with it. Each bit had its own taste and consistency. I did not know what to eat first. The dishes are plenty, I took some home. If you're into island cuisine this is the place. read more

Kingston Kitchen - This is Oxtail and Goat Combo Meal - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I eat here yesterday me and my wife and the jerk chicken & oxtails was great well season and great flavor. Kingston kitchen is the best I had so far here in Az. read more

Stopped in here to grab a quick lunch and went for the jerk chicken lunch special. Was a great deal for $8. Smaller order so it came out quickly. Came with plantain and rice & peas. As you can see from the photo it was a solid portion for what I paid and the flavor was A1. The sauce on top of the rice made it even better. Plantain was good too. All in all I liked it I would definitely come back to try the oxtail & curry shrimp. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Food is always good at this spot, I had the brown stewed chicken rice & peas and festival.

So happy to find good Caribbean meals! Never thought tucson would have good jerk chicken so this a very unexpected but pleasant suprise!

What a great Caribbean spot in Tucson! The Curry Chicken/Oxtail plate took me back to when I would go to reggae parties and they sold homemade plates in the back of the venue toward the end of the night! I will definitely be back! Thank you! read more

This place was such a fun vibe, not to mention the food is amazing. The people there are nice and the staff keeps it fun and professional. Also they have a really great nightlife experience when the dance floor is open at night. Definitely a place you must experience when you're in Tucson. read more

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It was nice to have an authentic Jamaican experience however, the food wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked. The ambiance and rum punch were amazing. The service was good as well. read more

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Absolutely amazing. Beautifully authentic. Everything on the plate is to die for. It's not a 5 star view but that's the charm of it. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We loved this place- my stepson even used this place for their wedding food. Today we got there at 11:04- the lady told us to wait 5 minutes outside because she wasn't finished mopping the floors. We left. read more

Really good spot in Tucson. Server was very nice and good came out quickly. Would recommend to friends and will be back next time I'm in Tucson. read more

the food was old and salty. the ox tail sauce was soooo salty to cover the old taste. the jerk chicken was very old and dried out. the rice was crunchy. i will never go back. i've had some bad ja food, but this was just on another level of bad! just a money grab. read more

I have been trying to try this place forever. My fiancee has been refusing to try it with me. I finally managed to get my friend to join me. She has been wanting to try new foods. And this was her first time trying Jamaican food. We both tried the watermelon and pineapple juice. It was really good. I think with the food, it compliments it perfectly. I got the oxtail combo plate, which comes with rice, a fried roll of some kind, and coleslaw. My friend also got the combo plate, but with shrimp. We both really enjoyed our dishes. She really liked this place and said she would come back. I would love to come back. Just have to convince my fiancee to come with me. If you haven't tried it, go try it. It's authentic Jamaican food and the portions and pricing are decent. read more

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The jerk chicken was flamery , the jerk rub had some kick to it and the chicken was falling off the bone. The oxtail was good not the best I've had but not bad either , as far as flavor goes it was a bit gainy coulda had more flavor to mask it in my humble opinion . The star of the show is the coconut shrimp appetizer, they need to scheme up and make that an entree blood, But I'm satisfied overall 4 out of 5 w my visit 5/5 woulda just been hotter plates / and we didn't get any plantains Eat local check out the vibes here , the food is fantastic, read more

Kingston Kitchen - I'm feeling like a real yankee capturing the ambience - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great food, great music, great service. Nice time we really enjoyed our visit and recommend anyone to check it out.

On a whim running errands I found CeeDee a lovely Jamaican restaurant. I was not disappointed with this authentic Jamaican food!! They have a huge selection of fresh fruit drinks. I selected the watermelon & pineapple. WOW!!! Quenched my thirst on this hot August day. I went with the jerk chicken plate with some homemade bbq spice (bit on the spicy side). It was EXCELLENT!!!!!! This charming small restaurant is owned and run by a really nice husband and wife team. It was nice to learn about all the different dishes. I felt very comfortable dining in here. The place is so clean with all the safety protocols in place!! Will be back soon!!! read more

Kingston Kitchen - Fresh Watermelon and Pineapple drink. - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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If you're over 21 years old get the rum punch you will not be sorry. But you will be sorry if you do not order a rum punch. The jerk chicken is top-tier. Service and ambience are great. The food is amazing, the plantain so good. Definitely; most definitely a place you need to try. read more

Ox bones anyone? I really enjoy eating Oxtail and it's hard to find a restaurant that serves it and even though the oxtail was delicious it was more bones than meat. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Large Oxtail with rice n beans, mixed greens and bread - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I guess they just changed there name to KINGSTON KITCHEN The food was good but the prices were a bit outrageous and disrespectful. When you first get there they give you a menu The menu prices are already a extremely on the high end for a hole in the wall restaurant Average plate is about $18.00 They let you choose what you want then tell you how all the prices on the menu are incorrect. Ox Tail is an additional $10 on top of your $19.00 plate $29.00 Beef is an additional $6 on top of your $17.00 plate $23.00 Well long story short i brought my wife and daughter for a quick bite and ended up paying $100 dollars for three plates of food No alcohol just three sodas And three plates of food The establishment should be out of business Criminals read more

I'm currently living in an area where there isn't any form of any kind of Caribbean food. I happened to be here in Tucson for work for a few weeks and knew that there had to be something delicious. After a quick search on Google and on Yelp I came across this place. The name on the building had a different name for the same address on Yelp and kind of threw me off but it was confirmed as a recent name change. After reading rave reviews under both the new and the old name. I had to try it. I saw that they offer combo plates with two different meat options. I usually get curry goat at any Jamaican place that I can and my wife usually gets oxtail. So naturally I opted for the oxtail curry goat combo with steamed veggies and fried plantains. My order was ready in a timely manner and the staff was very hospitable and attentive as soon as I walk through the door. The price when I paid seemed a little steep compared to what I saw online. Especially when I saw a not super big round plastic to-go type container. But when she handed me the bag I could tell that this container was filled to the brim as it felt like it weighed 2 to 3 lbs. I quickly scurry down back to the hotel and gave everything a try.... absolutely freaking amazing. Everything. The oxtail was super tender and flavorful, parts of it falling off the bone instantly. The curry goat had amazing spices and just melted in your mouth. The generous portion of rice and peas topped with a little bit extra sauce from each of the meats could have been a stand-alone dish on its own. It was so fantastic. The steamed cabbage and veggies were a nice fresh compliment and the fried plantains added that sweet touch to balance everything out. There is enough in that one to go container to easily feed three people. But you will not want to share so make sure get your own. This family owned restaurant off of Speedway Blvd needs to be highlighted and word needs to spread on how amazing it is! I will definitely be returning before I leave in the coming weeks. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Oxtails and Goat Combo Meal with steamed veggies and fried plantains and of course rice and peas. - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We've eaten here a few times. The food is good and tastes authentic. The staff are very pleasant and the customers friendly. Don"t be surprised if the owner and waitress start dancing to the oldies. By the way I love the fried plantain, jerk wings, and rum cake. read more

Kingston Kitchen - They offer atmosphere - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Server got I ordered wrong it started with my sister and I dine in request. The server bought our meals in take out bowls instead of plates. Again the menu didn't have any of the 4 items we wanted. Non-Alcoholic drink watermelon and pineapple, coconut shrimp, oxtails, and rum cake. Yes meal was fresh and hot and mildly spicy. But the menu was differently lacking some of our favorite foods. read more

We've driven by and finally had a chance to stop for an after church lunch today. I'm stuffed! I ordered curry chicken and my son had jerk chicken. Both had a kick but weren't too much for either of us. The rice and vegetables were great, too. The rum punch was a bit strong and the sweet tea was fabulous. We loved the music; I wanted to get up and dance. The restaurant makes you feel like you're on a Jamaican vacation. It's decorated in red, green and yellow with posters of famous natives. I'd love to try other drinks, dessert and appetizers. I definitely need to go back for fried chicken day. The waiter even helped me pull my car out because someone parked crooked and I couldn't get in the car. We'll definitely be back and will take visitors to this culinary gem. read more

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Finally made it in here, and I love, love, love the vibe. So mellow - I could hang out and groove to the reggae for hours. Ackee and saltfish on the Friday menu: if you fell in love with this dish in Jamaica, you can get it here, and the portion is reasonable - not huge, but ample. The plantains are tasty and not oversweetened, and I didn't get dessert. Wine selection: meh, but come on, you should be drinking Red Stripe. I was just in a wine mood, and the wine was fine, nothing special. No verdict between CeeDee and D's food - I think a side-by-side tasting of curry goat and jerk chicken is in order - but given the great location and fantastic vibe, I'll be happy to return. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Ackee and saltfish - national dish of Jamaica, on the menu on Fridays. Sooo delicious! - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Okay I gave CeeDee an extra star just in case my two visits were not the usual and that both were for lunch I have to say that everything I had seemed to have been previously prepared and the microwaved The Jerk Chicken was warm ( not hot) the rice tasty but agin luke warm. The plantain was dull in color and barely warm. I think perhaps the dinner service must be better or else they just couldn't be open all these years The waitstaff could be more friendly and attentive. Wrapping it up. Skip the lunch stop and try dinner. read more

My first time at this restaurant was pretty good. Service was fast and friendly; atmosphere was great; food was amazing! Jerk chicken was flavorful and spicy and brown beef was on point. Planning my next visit soon read more

A word I would use to describe the food rhymes with gas. And also would be a word for a donkey really nice ppl but there's no love in their food. ); read more

At the time of my review, the correct location for CeeDee's was not listed on Yelp. I'm now moving it to the appropriate place..... Written on 1/4/14: CeeDee's brand new location at Speedway/Beverly just opened and my work crew went for a little celebration lunch. Just walking in made me happy and I noticed that upon entering the door, all my coworkers' bodies were swaying to the reggae music playing over the restaurant's speakers. Definitely an "irie" feel to this place. I ordered the jerk chicken lunch special for $5 and what a bargain! Deliciously spiced chicken and a lot of it! I have only had Jamaican food once and it was greasy, lacked a lot of flavor and chopped bones all throughout the dish. Not so at CeeDee. CeeDee served a nice whole drumstick along with a very meaty chopped piece of chicken. I didn't have to constantly pick bone fragments out of the dish. The rice is very flavorful, the plantain moist and just right, and the festival was just dense enough and not at all greasy. I really wanted more of the festival it was that good. CeeDee also offers fresh juice drinks. I had the watermelon/pineapple drink and it was so good and refreshing. If you've been to the old location, you know it's cramped and nothing special decor-wise. The new CeeDee's has a bar, plenty of room, tables, booths and an area for live entertainment. The color theme is black with touches of green, yellow, orange and red and you're sure to spot Bob Marley on the wall. I'm definitely coming back and looking forward to trying many other dishes at CeeDee Jamaican Kitchen. read more

Kingston Kitchen - CeeDee watermelon pineapple juice drink - Caribbean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The food was not very good. The rice was mushy and greasy. The cabbage was very mushy. The chicken did not have much flavor.

When delicious food lands in front of me, photography is the last thing on my mind. I'm sorry I didn't do you all justice, but I think it's obvious from the blurry lines and half-eaten plate that we just could not help but dig in. The plantains and shrimp were both perfectly crispy. And the oxtail, as always, was rich and melty in a way you have to experience yourself. Today was the first time I've dined in at CeeDee, and it was so nice. It was quiet when we arrived with only one other table, then around 4 a rush of takeouts came through. For now, bring your mask and respect wearing it while not at your table. They have a full bar which was a pleasant surprise and complemented our time there as well. This place is smiles, good food, and good energy. read more

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