I so enjoy sampling what I call 'authentic' foods. These are not restaurant versions of some…read moreethnic food, but the real locally made deal. The store is nothing to look at but even that is authentic. There is a large round wood-toned Formica topped table in the center of the store for you to dine at but its really a take out place. You can purchase patties or cooked dishes ready to serve cafeteria style in hotel pans. It helps if you speak Haitian Creole but there is always someone who can help you in English with the basics. In my book, that is a plus, not a minus. I speak about three or four words of French and I have good hand gesturing skills and that seemed to be enough to get exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately I don't get to visit the Tasty Chicks frequently but when I drive down Alligator Alley I make it a point to stop in nearby Plantation for a refill of pies and a delicious take out meal. The store is maybe 10 minutes detour from the highway. The pies are single serving but also very inexpensive. At the time I purchased them last, they cost $1 each for chicken, fish or meat pie. The pastry is flaky and not overly buttery, perfect for a savory pie. I buy them by the three or four dozen unbaked and take them home. Even after months in the freezer, these pies bake up perfectly every time. The cooked food was really great too. I tried their stewed chicken dish. Its been a while so I cant give you the details but lets say that both my wife and I thoroughly cleaned our plates. That dish we ate at the big round table. I also highly recommend the grapefruit jam called Konfiti Chadeque that is produced locally in Miami and is featured prominently on the counter. Its possible to buy this elsewhere and even online but you will definitely pay more. I was so enamored of the Konfiti Chadeque that I made some at home that turned out pretty good though not quite as good as the commercial version. The jam is made out of the grapefruit pith - the bitter white part under the skin that is soaked in water several times before being cooked with anise stars and other spices. Its really special. My five star review is for food flavor, authenticity and friendly service, not for the decor or the elaborate selections. I haven't been there since the covid crisis and I hope that Tasty Chicks is still cooking up a storm every day. Go and try it out!

Customer service was good but the food was warm and tasted like it's been there all day with old…read morerice blended with new rice. This legume was different but tasty.

BEEF PATTY SUPREMACY!!!…read more Until today my picky wife is not a patty lover but seemed to be enthralled with the beef patty place that we just found from an online search. Read a few mixed Yelp reviews on this place but had to experience it for myself and have since only encountered a few decent patties with varying tastes and prices. Upon entering I noticed a mountain of fresh patties in the two tier Heat Max food warmer and the smell emanating through the store was amazing. To be blunt, the shop looked dingy in need of some TLC but sometimes the best food is in unsuspecting places that dont emphasize on decor but only the quality of the product. Well, this was one of those places. A quick check of the gender neutral bathroom revealed a clean and simple no frills room. Now, back to the counter, and while viewing the small wall menu, it was evident by the pricing that they were not trying to burn a hole in your wallet. Every patty were under $3.00 and the sweet cakes too. Noticed that they did not offer a spicy beef which are my favorite but went with the plain beef patty but without added hot sauce. The patty was larger than my goriila sized hand and the sheer weight was impressive. The steaming hot beef densely packed the firm flaky crust. No outside patio to sit and eat so we drove off with our treat. My wife and I carefully took small bites at every stop light as the flakes fell onto our laps and the center console. The beef had a mild tasty flavor and the crust was spectacular. The wife, not being a patty enthusiast, was surprisingly pleased with the taste and said we have to visit Taste Rite again.

Not a fan of Jamaican patties until today. My hubby basically forced me to try it but I'm glad he…read moredid. The restaurant was simple and was impressed by the amount of specialty patties on the back counter recently removed from the warmer. The beef patty was huge with a light crust and moist beef that thankfully was not too spicy. It was the perfect snack and now I'm a transformed fan.

The quaint restaurant is a must to check out! The owners are friendly and very knowledgeable. They…read moreoffer great food and amazing wine to pair with. When my family & I went we had several dishes, and they were all amazing. The wings, sliders, and the prosciutto sandwich were to die for. Will definitely be going back!

My husband and I came by on a recent Saturday for lunch, and we were blown away by how delicious…read moreand fresh the food is. I know they have a food truck, which focuses primarily on their juices, smoothies, and açaí bowls, but now they just opened a small cafe by the beach in Lauderdale by the Sea, and their menu there now includes sandwiches, with the smoothies, açaí bowls and fruit juices, and they're all made from scratch there too. They have great fruit combinations and everything is just really tasty. I highly recommend their lemonades, ginger shots, as well as their buffalo chicken sandwich and the prosciutto di parma and burrata on ciabatta! You'll leave feeling both satisfied and refreshed. Looking forward to going back soon! And the owners and staff are all friendly - the service was top notch! Ambiance is relaxed and comfortable. Great little gem.

The soup here is amazing!!…read more We also had the arepa with cheese and the bandeja paisa plate. Everything was delicious and huge. This is a no frills hole in the wall kind of place. Loved the food and we will definitely come back when we are in Hollywood!

I ordered just a chicken empanada to go and it was dry and not so tasty. They have a variety of…read morebreads. Service was fast and the cashier was attentive. The place is wide and looked clean. I will go back to try other things!

I drive from homestead for these patties. They are always fresh and delicious. The Haitian bread is…read moreperfection. I will tell you to pack your patience, they are always packed.

SLOPPY in Broward. I wish that I could give zero stars. This place used to be a staple in our…read morecommunity, our pride and joy. They used to prepare freshly hot Haitian bread with an irresistible aroma that you could find nowhere else. The patties were delicious and second to none. But since they stopped baking them their signature way, that place has been declining quicker than quick sand, and there's no reason to tolerate the outrageous wait times and their bad attitudes anymore. Also I constantly used to see people fuss because they placed their orders online and only for them to have the customer wait in line while they prepare it. SO UNPROFESSIONAL! I strongly suspect that their kitchen equipment does not work and they get the food someplace else then bring it in bulk through the back. I say this because the patties and bread are not hot anymore yet the wait times are still intolerable. DISGRACE. Don't waste your time with these clowns. Go to Family Pompano Bakery instead.

I've been looking for a good Jamaican restaurant for the longest near my job . Finally stumbled…read moreupon this place on google and read the reviews . So when I went here I told the guy at the register this is my first time I hope it's good . Let's just say we all know MOST Jamaican food places when you order oxtails they count the oxtails and give you very little oxtails . Oh no not this place , they load your plate up and everything is so fresh ! The food was delicious . I even got a patty to eat on the drive because I was hungry . The patty was delicious as well . Don't believe me look at the picture I included will most definitely be back . I highly recommend !

4.5 STARS Being…read moreJamaican has its perks, for instance Jamaican's were voted the 3rd coolest Nationality in the world http://cnn.it/1n5tYlX . Famous Jamaicans like Usain Bolt Shelly Anne-Fraser and Marcus Garvey have made Jamaica to be known in some of the most remote places in the world. Jamaica is also famous for producing the worlds highest grade coffee(Blue Mountain coffee) and "Marijuana". But dubiously being Jamaican also has it's annoyances, for example you always have some suspected Devry graduate who think all Jamaican's are Rastafarians. Then you have the geniuses who assume all Jamaican's smoke marijuana. Then most annoyingly you always have at least one Jack-tard who ask's a Jamaican, " what does bumble-claude mean?" But nothing encapsulates being Jamaican more than the Jamaican Patty, a delicious simple spicy empanada like juicy pastry that has proliferated around the world to become Jamaica's self-appointed honorary consul. Hotpie doesn't disappoint, but let me preface with this, no Jamaican bakery outside of Jamaica can make pattys like in Jamaica. But Hotpie comes as close as your going to get in South Florida in getting a delicious tasting patty. Trust me if you try a "Juici" or "Tastee" brand patty in Jamaica you'll feel like you're on cloud 9. Hotpie is located on the same block as Airport Economy Parking off of Anglers ave. Look for the Jamaican-like sign, this sign is so typical of the signs you see in Jamaica. http://bit.ly/1mEYMKA There's only two ways someone is going to find out about Hotpie, by word of mouth or yelp. Why? Because they are located in a commercial area way off the beaten path. But I like the location, because unlike the patty shops in Lauderhill and Miami, I don't see any of the typical local ragamuffin's or other undesirables frequenting the place. A majority of the people patronizing Hotpie are people who work in the vicinity. Pattys offered: $1.50/each. Spicy Beef, Mild Beef, Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken & Vegetable Patty. They also serve a daily changing menu. http://bit.ly/1mEYinO http://bit.ly/1mEYkMd http://bit.ly/1mEYmno Some of the menu items are Curry Chicken, Brown Stew Chicken, Fried Chicken, Ox-tail, Curry Shrimp, Red Pea Soup, Tuna Wrap. Jerk Wrap, Jerk Chicken, BBQ Ribs And Chicken Soup etc. Prices are between $5 and $9. They also sell commercial drinks as well as delicious in house made juices like Ginger Pineapple, Pina Colada, Lemonade and Sorrell etc. So far I've tried the jerk, chicken & vegetable pattys, all three of them were juicy and full of flavor. What I love about these pattys is unlike most of the patty shops in the tri-county area, they don't give you heartburn or sit in your stomach for hours on end. http://bit.ly/1mEZeZf 4 STARS The food here is delicious! I really enjoy it. I've had the Curry Shrimp, Brown stew Chicken and Curry chicken. Of the three I enjoyed the Curry shrimp the most, Curry Chicken second and brown stew chicken third. All three dishes were delicious, spicy and robust. Everything is cooked daily, so there's no refrigerated microwaved left overs from the previous day. 4.5 STARS ++there about 7 parking spaces in the front, but you can also park in the back of the building if it gets to crowded. ++they wholesale frozen pattys ++they take all CC's -- this is really a takeout facility as there are only two tables in the back if you wish to dine in

The best patties in broward county. This location isn't as good as the lauderhill location and the…read moreopen a little later but none the less still very good patties for good prices

The patties are great and the serviced remember her customers. You can hear the Jamaican music from…read morethe back making you feel like you are in Jamaica.

I didn't even know this bakery existed until my husband, who is Colombian, introduced me to it. We…read morestopped by to pick up some pan de bono and a few other breakfast items. I tried the pan de yuca, and it was fresh, flavorful, and very enjoyable. My husband is a big fan of this bakery and has enjoyed everything he's tried here. The bakery itself is quite small and felt a bit disorganized during our visit. It also could be cleaner, which was the only downside to the experience. On the other hand, the service was excellent--the staff was friendly, welcoming, and made us feel well taken care of. Overall, it's a great spot for authentic Colombian baked goods, and I'd be happy to return.

Food fresh and delicious. Service perfect bc good food takes time. Clean dine in area. Friendly…read moreservice and wide selection made to order. Definitely coming back.