Oh my god. The moment the oxtail entered my mouth, my world was forever changed. An explosion of…read moreunique and heavenly flavors. It was so tender and flavorful, literally falling off the bone. The curry goat as well was incredibly good, very tender and a lot of meat. Rice and peas was the best side I tried. Some of the best food I have ever tasted, I am not exaggerating. Portions were great, left feeling STUFFED. Service was kind, professional, and actually very quick. Menu was super straightforward and easy to understand, even for someone who has never eaten Jamaican food before. It's extremely clean and professional inside, very welcoming. And prices are very reasonable, especially considering the size of the portions. Would definitely suggest getting the oxtail with rice and peas and some sort of vegetable for the best all around eating experience. Jerk chicken patty is also a nice option if you're looking for something quicker. Please try this place. You will NOT be disappointed.

I waited 30 minutes on Friday, only to be told that my order had never been picked up or processed…read more The situation was handled very matter-of-factly, with little concern and delayed apology for the inconvenience. I then waited another 45 minutes for the food and was told it would take an additional seven minutes - -turned into 20mins for the beef patty. The restaurant clearly has high customer traffic, so I hope the food is good enough to justify the excessive wait. However, the lack of communication, urgency, and any attempt to compensate for the delay made the overall service experience extremely disappointing. Food satisfaction: Pending.

Tried the Abuelo's Favorite Plate several times, and the Abuela's Favorite Plate once. Got extra…read moretostones every time. The food was excellent across the board. The pickup system is a little janky, but you get used to it.

Que Rico received a 10 out of 10 because the food was delivered at the right temperature and ready…read moreto chow down. My friend and I ordered two Abuelo's Favorite Plate and the rice and peas were proportioned, the shredded pork succulent and the ripe plantain sweet and delicious.We topped our order off with two guava and sweet cream pastelillos - pastry nice and flaky and the filling just the right sweetness to end this delicious meal on! Thank you Que Rico for a meal reminiscent of my childhood Sunday dinners!

All the things. 1) food: flavor/texture/portions/authenticity all spot on regularly 2) service:…read morepolite/poise/friendly/collaborative you love to see it 3) atmosphere: live/open/plenty of seating/smell the food from the street! everything you would dream of in a regular joint, MY regular joint.

Jerks of thr Carribean is a 3 min walk from the Bible museum. After walking around the museum I was…read morefamished and decided to stop by for some food. The staff there were extremely friendly answering all questions about the menu. The place was well lit and clean. All of the food is on display on a steam table so you're able to see what your food looks like beforehand. I was shocked that a restaurant selling Caribbean food didn't sell plaintains and sweet potatoe was offered as an alternative. Not even the same thing but okay. I ended up ordering oxtail. I wanted rice and peas but he said it came with white rice. I also had cabbage and sweet potatoes as my side. I had less than a quarter cup of rice and it was swimming in gravy. The food was subpar at best, unfortunately. I gave three stars cause the customer service was amazing but I can't co-sign the food.

Disclaimer, I am a Caribbean national living in the DMV and a true foodie…read more I saw their sign yesterday on my way to Old Town and had to give it a try the following day. The new location is spotless and has plenty of seating inside with a clean, no nonsense aesthetic. Old school reggae and dancehall pumps out steadily from the sound system and the staff are polite and friendly. They have delicious natural juices in the coolers and freshly baked patties which are light, flaky, juicy inside and full of flavor, as they should be. (I ordered two spicy beers) I ordered the jerk pork ribs and curry goat with a side of rice and peas ( with curry gravy on top of course). The curry goat was the best I've had in the area, the meat was fall off the bone tender and the curry had deep, rich flavor, I honestly felt like I was at home. Rice and peas were delicious with plenty of coconut milk in the mix. The jerk pork was a little more of a fusion between BBQ ribs and jerk pork as it had a BBQ glaze. I will say that the traditional jerk flavor was there but I felt like the sauce overpowered it a bit. It was still incredibly tender and my American partner enjoyed it. I think it can cater to less familiar palates well. Over all I'm overjoyed to have a proper Jamaican restaurant close by and I'd give them a solid B+ rating overall. I've had less tasty Jamaican food in the Caribbean and also slightly more authentic Jamaican food in the UK so go figure. I look forward to going back again, can't wait to try the rest of the menu and bring my friends along too. Bless!

0 stars if I could. Extremely poor customer service. I usually support local and small businesses…read morebut my last experience left a horrible taste in my mouth. I ordered to go from here via DoorDash, and called the restaurant ahead of time to confirm the order. The lady who picked up confirmed my order and items. Then after waiting an hour, my dasher call me to tell me they were completely sold out of oxtail at 8pm on a weekday. They then cancelled my order after I waited so long. They didn't even check to see if they had oxtail when they confirmed the to go order apparently. I get that mistakes happen, but the way the owner and manager later handled this was completely unprofessional and is in line with the negative reviews of this place. I called the restaurant multiple times to try to contact the manager because that night I didn't end up eating since they cancelled my order and it was too late to get other food. The owner never responded despite texts and calls, ignored me and ultimately told his manager that he would not offer anything due to my review on Google. This felt very petty. Other reviews mention they run out of stock of things so seems like they have poor inventory control. As a first time customer who loves Jamaican food, I am genuinely shocked that this is how they treat customers. Manager was rude and it seems like they don't really care about customer service here. If they did they would have addressed the negative experience I had. Due to the lack of accountability, apology, and empathy from the owner I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. They do not seem open to feedback or improvement. Be warned if you order DoorDash or Uber Eats your order may be cancelled on you due to being sold out after you've already waited a long time. I cannot honestly recommend this place because regardless of the food, service also matters and I cannot endorse a business that would treat customers in this manner. I can say that this was one of the worst customer experiences I've had from a restaurant.

Was a great experience all around! Our waiter, Chris, was really kind and was a good spirit…read more We ended up getting the jerk wings and cod fish croquettes to start. The cod fish balls were the bomb! It was the right texture. Not mushy at all or overpowering in terms of the cod fish. The wings were very good as well. Fall off the bone! I ended up getting the goat curry. The roti was flaky and the curry was so savory. My dad got the red snapper and it was huge! It was pricey though. Market rate was $75, but he and my mom were able to split it and felt satisfied. We came for lunch, which seemed to be the move. There was live music and a lot of the items you would see for dinner, assuming there is a brunch menu. I saw some egg and burger options as well. Worth going back multiple times. SUPPORT LOCAL!

My girlfriend and I stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner, and from start to finish it was a…read moregreat experience. First, I have to give a shout-out to the waiter working upstairs. He was amazing! His service, attitude, attentiveness, and overall professionalism were all on point and really helped make our visit enjoyable. To start, we ordered the jerk charbroiled oysters, which were incredibly flavorful and delicious. We also had the mango habanero wings, cooked extra crispy just as requested. They were packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. For our entrées, my girlfriend ordered the chicken and shrimp Rasta pasta. It was well-portioned, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I had the jerk salmon and shrimp with cabbage and rice and peas, and it was equally impressive. We also added a side of mac and cheese, which was a great complement to the meal. Overall, this was an excellent dining experience. The food was flavorful, the portions were satisfying, the service was outstanding, and the ambiance was welcoming and enjoyable. I definitely plan on coming back during the week to check out Happy Hour and returning on a Sunday to experience brunch. Highly recommended!

Bammy's is an old faithful in my book! I've been here several times over the years, and I've always…read morehad a consistently good experience. The staff are always friendly and make good conversation, and the drinks are always a good strength. Most recently, I tried one of the flavored margaritas and left very pleased! When I come here, I typically get the curry goat, which comes with rice, chickpeas, and potatoes. The most recent time I visited, the potatos were going to take a little longer to cook, so they offered me a choice between cabbage or greens instead. I went with the collard greens, and they were really good! They seemed to be cooked with a lot of butter, which was new for me when it comes to collard greens, but I still loved them overall. Bammy's is located in Navy Yard, so parking isn't always the easiest. But if you're able to snag a spot or you're already walking around the area, I definitely recommend stopping by!

**** First off - this is a review for Union Market location. ****…read more Expect straight island time and beyond when ordering from this location. It took almost 20 minutes for the food on a Thursday afternoon. I appreciated the self order kiosk but you'd with all hands on meals it wouldn't take as long. As for the food, it was a big miss unfortunately. The cabbage was mushy. Decent taste though. The peas in the rice were hard and undercooked. The jerk chicken was cooked nice and moist. However, they put a mango sauce on top which maybe its me, but that was not the play. The beef patty was the best part of the meal but was one of the flattesr patties I've ever had. I may try to go back and try something else since its super close but I'm not going to rush to do so.

I stumbled upon this place searching for a specific cake for my fiancé who is from PR. I ended up…read morefalling in love with her Quesitos. He also gave them his seal of approval. They are stuffed with a sweet cheese filling and coated in a sugary syrup. Although, these can only be ordered in advance, she is quite amenable to last minute orders. We once gave her only a couple of hours notice. I have yet to find any Quesitos in the continental U.S. that are as tasty.

wao is the recommend, the flavour of our grandmothers. well sazonado.se what i recommend.5 stars…read morenot 100000 stars. good service and good taste. thank you

Dōgon, Kwame Onwuachi's restaurant located in the Salamander Hotel, has been hailed as one of the…read morebest new dining destinations in the Washington, D.C. area. For me, the restaurant was a perfect introduction to Afro-Caribbean cuisine. As someone with little prior experience with the cuisine, I went into the meal open-minded and excited to see what was to come. The restaurant is located off to the side of the Salamander's main lobby, and from the very first peek inside, the space screams elegance. The interior design is sleek, clean, and intentionally dark, featuring a fully black color palette with dim, moody lighting. Despite the sophisticated appearance, our first interactions with the hosts were warm and inviting, giving off a much more laid-back vibe than I expected. After taking our first steps into the restaurant, it was much bigger than it seemed from the entrance. Despite this, it was exceptionally well-staffed. Our table was ready when we got there, and we were seated immediately. Throughout the night, the staff was fast and efficient. It was never hard to get someone's attention, and our server constantly did rounds to ensure everything was running smoothly. However, as the evening progressed, I noticed the service being a little formulaic. Every interaction felt scripted, as I heard the same verbiage being used with the tables next to us. I ultimately didn't have a problem with this, as it ensures consistency and smooth execution across all tables and visits. As for the menu, it was very concise. Only being one page, I thought it was the perfect size. It offered enough variety to be interesting without being so vast that it felt overwhelming. Every option felt unique, showcasing flavors and ingredients I wasn't entirely familiar with, yet everything felt enticing and highly orderable. Our server ran down the menu and enthusiastically suggested much more food than we could realistically handle. We ended up selecting a snack, a small share, a large share, and a bread option. This felt like the right amount of food to get a proper, well-rounded survey of what the kitchen has to offer. Although the kitchen courses the meal out, the dishes seemed to have arrived at our table as soon as they were ready. We ordered the piri piri salad, the charbroiled oysters, Mom Duke's shrimp, and the chicken and rice. The first thing to hit our table was the piri piri salad, which featured a beautiful presentation. The bright colors of the fresh ingredients popped vividly against the dark plate. While the salad itself only took up a fraction of the plate, it was matched by just the right amount of dressing to fully coat the salad. After mixing everything together, it harmonized perfectly. The piri piri flavor came through beautifully, delivering its signature spice alongside a fruity, tangy taste. This heat was nicely balanced by the surprising addition of fresh grapes for sweetness, the rich creaminess of avocado, and crisp seasonal ingredients that highlighted a delicious combination of textures. This was followed by the charbroiled oysters, which arrived as a pair alongside a lemon wedge. Of all the dishes we ordered, I found the oysters to be the least interesting, essentially just being a somewhat standard one-bite flavor bomb. I was also a bit disappointed to see that the two oysters weren't even close to the same size. Because of this, we had trouble splitting them equally between two people. While they were definitely flavorful, they are on the more expensive side at fourteen dollars, and they aren't necessarily something I would order again. The next two dishes were amazing. When the shrimp was brought out, the presentation looked a little messy, but the aroma made it clear that the dish would be packed with flavor. The shrimp itself was cooked to perfection. The head and shell were still intact, which forced us to interact directly with the food and peel it apart at the table. The shrimp sat soaking in an incredibly well-balanced sauce that was savory, had plenty of acidity, and carried a subtle hint of spice. There was enough sauce to coat every bite, with some left over to be soaked up by the fluffy coco bread served on the side. This was a great dish that was equally fun to eat as it was delicious. Rounding out the meal was the chicken and rice. The meat was extremely tender while still featuring crispy skin and seasoning that penetrated through the whole chicken, while the rice beneath absorbed all the rich, savory juices of the dish. But what really made the dish click was the perfect balance of temperatures and textures. The sauce that coated the chicken was very spicy, but combined with the herbs, lime, rice, and chicken altogether, the spice wasn't too overwhelming and was actually quite fresh. It made for a soulful, deeply satisfying conclusion to the meal.

A beautiful restaurant with a menu that was well done. Dōgon was a restaurant that was on our list…read morefor a while, and I'm excited that we were finally able to get the full experience. To start, the space is beautiful and the service was impeccable. Our server was so attentive and the rest of the serving staff were just as attentive. The food was beautifully prepared, but I can't say that we enjoyed every dish. Our favorite items were the pork belly, the rum cake, and the tuna guisado. Each of those items were delectable. The branzino, the shrimp, and oysters were a bit underwhelming in terms of flavor. I was especially underwhelmed by the patty appetizer. The food is very clearly high quality and it is clear Chef Kwame constructed an amazing menu! We've also heard lovely things about his sister restaurant in NY, Tatianna. I think because of the price, we had higher expectations, but I can't say that they were met completely .

This place was better than I expected. I didn't go in with low expectations, but wasn't sure what…read moremy experience would be. Food was great. Service was decent. And the atmosphere was very chill. Perhaps could be a little cooler inside. But I'm more focused on the food. I went for the jerk chicken while my wife went for the oxtail. Both of us were pleased with our meals.

In the mood for Caribbean, I ordered Soca Fusion on GrubHub last weekend. The rice and beans were…read moresoft but lacked a little seasoning. The roti came in 3 large pieces, and I couldn't stop dipping the bread in the oxtail gravy. The oxtail itself came in various sizes (1 small and 2 very large chunks), along with carrot chunks. The meat was tender, flavorful, and without any fat.

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Food and service were excellent but music was far too loud for a Sunday lunch --or for any sit-down…read moremeal at any hour of the day. There is no need for a DJ. A lunch is not a party or fête. It is a time for conversation over good food and the high decibels made conversation difficult if not near impossible.