I was dropping someone off at the airport when I saw this food truck I've been following for a…read morelittle bit. Bet!!! The line wasn't long but there were people waiting for their food. So I just knew this was going to be good. There was jerk chicken, oxtails, Mac n cheese, cabbage, and more .. She even had banana pudding. I ordered a jerk chicken bowl which came with Mac n cheese, and I added plantains and cabbage. It came to about $19. When I got my food it was hot and fresh!! The chicken was tender and flavorful. The Mac n cheese was creamy and delicious. The cabbage was seasoned and good. The plantains were sweet and yummy!! This place definitely seasons their food which I appreciate!! The portions were good, and the prices were reasonable. I'm so glad I finally got to try it. I'll certainly return. Check them out!!

The best food truck in Hampton Roads!! Jerk chicken, oxtail, jerk shrimp tacos and jerk chicken…read moretacos. I mean come on! All made fresh! We had jerk shrimp tacos and 1 jerk chicken taco = so yummy and fresh with good heat. We also had the rice and peas and they were lights out! We will seek the truck out for more and you should too!

This is my 3'rd or 4'th trip to the Carib Shack. Can't believe this is the first review…read more Tried Mama's Stew Chicken Bowl. WOWZERS!!! The Carib Shack never disappoints. The chicken was flavorful and tender. The gravy was so good, and the rice bowl comes with beans as well. So delicious.... Would also like to add that the young lady behind the counter is always so sweet and answers all of your questions. Will definitely be back.

I should have known this was a fake Caribbean spot when the lady cooking was YT. the jerk…read morecauliflower was ok. Everything else had no flavor and was just mid.

This restaurant exceeded all expectations! Delicious food, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere with…read morereggae music.

Friendly staff and delicious food. I would recommend this to anyone who likes Caribbean food.read more

today best oxtail and yams i ever had! whiting was good but a little too salty. mac and cheese also…read moregood

Soso it could been hotter and fresh eventho it was an hr b4 closing. Next I time I will come earlyread more

Bear with me here; maybe this goes out into the abyss but I'm still gonna say it…read more Years & years ago I was wandering around the area & came upon Island Krave. It was brand new & the woman tending the store was friendly, energetic & passionate about the food she was serving. I ordered jerk chicken but she insisted on letting me have a taste of everything on the menu. Everything was delicious & I now had a new obsession- the sweet coco bread. For years after that whenever I was around I would pop in. I've since moved to GA and been living here for almost ten years. Any transplant will tell you sometimes only family & food keep you tethered to your home state. So happens this wknd I was in town for my sisters wedding & got my hair done a couple blocks away from Island Krave. As she finished up I placed an order on Uber eats, really excited for this meal- something familiar & missed. To see how the quality & care has declined truly hurts my heart. The portion of meat they served me was actually disrespectful to people who work hard for their money & choose to support a small business. These pictures are after they added some. If you're going to chop it to smitherens you need to measure it out to ensure the portions make sense. Anyone that cooks can tell you this is a thigh at best. & this is a $17 plate. I don't want to talk down on the place too much it's just sad how much of a let down the entire meal was after I felt like they threw my stuff together thinking it was being delivered and they wouldn't have to look me in the face. The Mac was good & the flavor of the chicken was as well. Cabbage mushy & salty. Rice is not yellow. & apparently $5 gets you one slice of coco bread now (I got two bc of my troubles, ha!) Idk I hope they can figure it out but personally I would never spend another dollar in this place.

There's almost no quality Jamaican places. No " peas" with the rice... the curry chicken was…read morelacking flavor. The jerk chicken was more like bbq sauce. The cabbage was sour???? No salt or anything.. I was so excited to have soft fluffy coco bread. I kid you not; it was like a hot dog bun. So disappointed. We're running out of good options here.

Honestly if you want me to be honest... I literally went to Venezuela eating the meal I had. Let's…read moretalk about the portion. This plate it would have cost $60 at a seafood restaurant. Dude, I paid $23 and I had more than 4 shrimps compared to other restaurants when they serve you their "seafood platter". You know exactly what I'm talking. Anyway, I have not gone out to eat in a while so my fiance found Maracaibo Bistro and it most definitely did not disappoint! He had Bandeja Paisa. His plate. Overflowing with sausage, ground beef, chicharron, chorizo, arepa, +$1 for grilled steak served on top of rice and beans with sweet plantains. Food? Forget about it, scarfed that down like it was for breakfast! So if you like authentic food, GO! Overall experience and satisfaction were both fulfilled! P.S. I bought their Paella to go. We have food for a couple of days!

Great food, great portions, and great atmosphere!…read more Enjoyed dinner and the FIFA World Cup here. The food was great, we especially loved their hot sauce. The atmosphere was lively and fun. The service was also good! The prices were a bit high, between a non-alcoholic drink (horchata) and add-ons, our bill was higher than we thought it would be. Overall a great spot!

So I forgot to take pics of the food I got but it was all very good. I got roti and pumpkin curry…read moreand I got the side platter with 3 sides of collard greens, cabbage and callaloo. All of the dishes were seasoned well and flavorful. The roti was nice and soft and tasted great with the pumpkin curry. I will definitely come back to try their other dishes

17th wedding anniversary and my wife wanted to get me anything I wanted. I wanted Desmond's…read moreKrabcake sandwich. Thanks y'all for everything you do.

MP Island Cafe is located near Military Circle in Norfolk. It serves as both a restaurant and a…read moregrocery store. The store is clean, well-organized, and has friendly staff and ample parking. I primarily visit MP's for their grocery selection to cook homemade Caribbean cuisine. They carry a wide variety of well-known Caribbean brands, seasonings, drinks, and snacks. I've found their produce quality to be superior to other international markets, all at very affordable prices. Whether you are looking for a great selection of Caribbean groceries or a quick bite to eat I recommend stopping by.

The food isn't fresh enough. The best part about this place is the convenience she the flavor of…read morethe jerk sauce/gravy. The convenience is it's open before all of their competition. O start my days off early and I get hungry for lunch early and if I want jerk chicken before 11 this place is always open. But the quality of the good. It's the McDonald's of Jamaican food. 2008/014 was the peak of Mp island cafe.

I was craving Jamaican food and heard nothing but great things about Cutlass Grille, so I couldn't…read morewait to try it out. Since it was a Wednesday evening, I figured it shouldn't be busy, but boy was I wrong lol. When we arrived, the wait was almost an hour and we contemplated leaving but thankfully, there were two, open seats at the bar, so my daughter and I decided to grab those seats and dine in. The restaurant was very colorful and vibrant and I loved all the Jamaican decor. The bar was just as packed and it took a while for someone to get us menus but after looking over the menu, we decided on the Brown Stew Chicken and the Curry Chicken. We also ordered Frozen Bob Marleys, which were very good. As we waited, we were able to hear the sounds of the band nearby and it made for a nice vibe. It took an hour for us to get our food but our server/bartender, Meka, was very sweet and apologetic. The Brown Stew Chicken was amazing! It was seasoned wonderfully and extremely flavorful. The Rice & Peas and Plantains were just as good. My daughter enjoyed her Curry Chicken as well. Neither one of us cared for the Mac & Cheese. Wednesdays are Groove on the Green, which is a free, Music Concert Series that Cutlass Grille hosts so I believe that's what caused it to be busy. Plus, we saw a few graduates out there as well having graduation dinners. Overall, I enjoyed my food but we definitely picked the wrong day to go. If I'm ever in the area, I would probably return in hopes for a better dining experience.

Wonderful happy hour specials and atmosphere. Bar staff is…read moreabsolutely amazing and on top of everything. Enjoyed

Service was prompt and friendly. The hostess sat us immediately and the menu was extensive. We…read moreordered the appetizer platter and it was a great introduction to several delicious Puerto Rican fare! The ambiance was relaxed and inviting, nicely appointed! The food was very flavorful!!

We live down the street from the original location. It's very hit or miss…read more This new location, was great! I ordered the Picadillo and it was so delicious and full of flavor. The rice and beans were very good. Service was good as well. It's a bit pricey, but the portions are massive.