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    Mac West Indian Restaurant & Ice Cream

    3.7 (40 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Oxtail (Large)
    Camille C.

    This is a nice Jamaican owned restaurant. I walked in and ordered takeout... It did take a long time however the food was good... Not great. I ordered a Jamaican beef patty and oxtail. It was nothing really spectacular. However I wanted to go support a local black owned business.

    Don't be a jerk or a shrimp. Just eat them.
    Steve A.

    Very, very solid place for authentic Jamaican - unlike your typical restaurant experience. I came with a group of 5 and we split all the apps and entrees for the full, Yelp-certified experience. Here's a sampling of what came our way: * Pepper shrimp: We got the last 3. No problem, we passed them around. They're still in the shell but the spicy, saucy flavor permeates. Now I know why they came recommended by the waitress. 5 stars. * Jamaican patties: Eh. I think they're the frozen, commercial variety, not made in house. 1 star. Don't offer it if you don't make it. * Oxtail: Mind the bones. Sauce was a bit thick and cloying. 3 stars. * Curry goat: I love goat. This was easy. 4.5 stars. * Jerk chicken: Sort of like tandoori chicken with different spices. Not as "fall off the bone" as I expected, but still delicious. Also came with an extra bowl of jerk sauce that brought a LOT more heat than the dish itself. (It was brought out because of our sheer number and all the dishes we ordered - don't expect it if dining with 1 or 2.) But damn, that sauce bowl. 4+ stars. * Jerk shrimp: Didn't need extra sauce to feel this heat. One of the hottest dishes around, but succulent. Perfection of seafood. 5 stars. * Fish escoviche: You're asking me what this fish was, but I took home the leftover. You get two fish in a large, which is enough for two people or tomorrow's dinner. They come whole, so I hope you like your dinner staring at you while you eat and threatening you with its teeth. (The best meat's above the eyes. There, I said it.) Another perfect use of spices and dry-fried. 5- stars. * Rum cake: Only two of us brought this home for dessert, and the other 3 had to be jealous. You could taste all the rum and spices. It's not sweetened to American tastes, but it's addictive. 5- stars. Side note: I did find at least one hair in my food. That doesn't bother me as much as it does many people, but I feel the need to mention it. I just put it aside and kept eating. It does not factor into my rating, since it did not ruin my enjoyment.

    Clockwise: bun and cheese, small jerk chicken with rice and peas, plantains, cabbage and extra gravy, beef patty
    Tina C.

    The food here is delicious! I get jerk chicken, rice and peas, plantains, cabbage (you can get salad too), with extra gravy and a side of gravy. The gravy (sauce) is spicy and delicious. I usually get a small, and it's enough for two meals. The beef patties and bun and cheese are also delicious. You have to park on the street, which can be a little difficult. Many Yelp reviews say the service is slow; I came here on a beautiful Saturday around 2 PM. My friend and I were in and out in less than 10 mins. For the amount of food you're getting, the prices are great. Overall, it's a wonderful place for your Jamaican food fix!

    Salt fish and Okra.  Breakfast of champs
    Dominique S.

    Mac's is legit and open for breakfast. I ordered salt fish with okra for pick up and it nearly brought tears to my eyes. Yes, it was that good.

    Oxtail, rice and peas and salad.
    Veronika B.

    My husband and I went on a Wednesday night for dinner and we really enjoyed ourselves. I had the curried goat, which came with rice and peas and a salad. My husband had the oxtail, also with rice and peas and salad. Both meals were perfect, meat so juicy and tender! Along side our meals some pink ting. Dawn and the rest of her staff were very friendly and always made sure we were ok. We left with a smile on our faces and our bellies full. Big up Mac!

    Jerk Chicken, Rice & Peas, Plantains, Cabbage. OFFICIAL.
    Francis Felix C.

    Jerk chicken with the rice & peas + cabbage & plaintains is OFFICIAL.

    small order of jerk chicken w rice/beans

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    Good good!!! Best in the area coming from a true Brooklyn person that knows about good Caribbean food!

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    It says here they're open. But they are closed. They need to update their info. Don't wast people's time.

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    The curry chicken roti was the best I ever had. I also loved their rice and oxtails it had a lot of meat on it.

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    Delicious Jamaican food: oxtail, jerk chicken, peas and rice, cabbage. Excellent service.

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