We returned for our anniversary last week. I decided to try a different meal. When we arrived midafternoon, we were the only ones there so had the full attention of the server Peachy. Before we could order our food others started coming in. Our timing was perfect. For appetizers and to go with our entrees, we ordered festival, plantains and jerk wings. The festival is always delicious. The plantains reminded me of home. The flavor and spice of the wings were tasty. Hubby selected the oxtails with macaroni & cheese and cabbage. My switch up and new favorite is the Rasta Pasta with chicken. Listen!!!! Can you saw amazing delicious. I thought about getting it with oxtails. Peachy suggested staying with the chicken and adding a side of oxtail gravy. Well! Happy dance for my meal. The creaminess of the pasta is fantastic. I'm sold. The music is on point. The restroom is clean with nice decor. There is a blower to dry your hands. Keep a paper towel to open the door on your way out. :-) The appetizers and both entrees provide 2 meals. We had another wonderful experience! Yeah mon! read more

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This version is The food was fire! Very flavorful. I'll definitely be back next time in PHX. read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Oxtails, Rice & Peas and chicken jerk egg rolls. - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Such a treat! First off I love the Caribbean and one of the things I miss most is the food! This was so good! From the service to the food, it was all amazing! You can tell they really care about what they are serving and their customers! Super welcoming from the start! Help us decide on what to get! So yummy! Will definitely be back. read more

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I was excited to try this place after reading the reviews, but unfortunately it was a major disappointment. For $45, I expected much better quality and portion sizes. The presentation is misleading. The food is divided into multiple small bowls and containers, making the plate look fuller than it actually is. The portions themselves were surprisingly small. I ordered the mild jerk chicken, only to find it was available with white meat only. The chicken breast was extremely dry, and despite ordering "mild," it was far spicier than expected. If you're looking for actual mild jerk, this isn't it. The oxtails were equally disappointing--mostly small, fatty pieces with very little meat. The sides didn't help. I received only three small plantains, and they were nothing special. The cabbage was bland and lacked seasoning. My Coke came in a can instead of a fountain drink, and it wasn't even brought out until my food had already arrived because it had been forgotten. Service felt rushed and unenthusiastic. There wasn't much warmth or hospitality, which is something I usually hope for at a family-owned restaurant. In the end, I spent about $45 and left feeling like I had overpaid for a small, mediocre meal. Between the dry chicken, disappointing oxtails, bland sides, forgetful service, and poor value, this was not an experience I'll be repeating. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Jerk Chicken combo ($10 extra for oxtail, dont fall for it!!) - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

What an absolute nightmare this place was. The music was deafening. The service was awful, and the food was terrible. Plantains were burnt. Don't waste your time with this place. It's a neighborhood bar and nothing more. read more

Plantains were the best thing going for them. Jerk chicken barely had any meat. Curry had minimal flavor. There were 2 tables with guests and our food still took 40min. read more

Once they seat you It's going to take a while for the food to come out BUT I feel that's just a testament to the attention they give to each plate. Let's start with how tender the meat is. The very definition of tendernism (kudos to you if you know where that's from) and the taste is out of this world delicious. Can the meals lean towards expensive? Yes But which Jamaican restaurant isn't these days right? The restaurant was clean and the ambiance is very relaxed. read more

Absolutely FIRE! Got the oxtail & jerk chicken-spicy... this did NOT disappoint. I Uber Eats it to my house and it was well packaged and still hot and delicious! Would highly recommend!! read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

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As an NY/NJ connoisseur of Jamaican cuisine, I'm notoriously picky. So when I spotted a delivery vehicle wrapped in a vibrant ad for this place while cruising down Dysart Road, my hunger had me making a beeline faster than a Jamaican sprinter. Spoiler: it was a great decision! We kicked things off at the bar with a couple of drinks--rum punch and a Jamaican-style Blue Long Island. Just scan a QR code to access the digital menu, because who needs paper menus when you can have the excitement of technology? Now, a word of caution about the jerk spice: it comes in mild, medium, and spicy. I mistakenly fancied myself a spice warrior and went for the spicy jerk chicken. The scotch bonnet delivers a heat that creeps up on you. By the fifth bite, my tongue was officially on strike. In hindsight, I probably should've ordered potato salad to balance the jerk. Flavor-wise, this place is a flavor bomb! The chicken, rice and peas and cabbage were all tasty. I ended up taking my leftovers to go, because the deliciousness was too good to waste. The only hiccup? My patty and coco bread were microwaved, resulting in edges that felt more like cardboard than comfort food. Also the ratio of filling to pastry was very low. For $6 per patty I expected a much better patty experience but it was a big let down. Overall, the service and the entrees were stellar, more than making up for that little snafu. The ambiance? Think chilled-out Jamaican sports bar vibes, with a fresh, renovated look and plenty of outdoor seating. I'll definitely be back on my next Arizona adventure! read more

Delicious food and helpful service from Marisa with good recommendations. I had the Rasta pasta and was recommended the oxtail and it was so good. So flavorful and moist with already a delicious sauce. My husband had the oxtail entree it was perfect and my daughter had the jerk fries which she loved but it was huge portion can definitely share. The restaurant has great music and was nice and cool inside in a warm day. Oh the festival bread is so good!! Will definitely be back to try more items read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Rasta pasta with oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Taco Tuesday was really good! The jerk chicken, jerk shrimp tacos were SOOOO GOOD! The oxtail tacos were EVEN BETTER! OHHHH AND THE RICE AND PEAS WERE EVEN BETTERERRRR! THE OXTAIL GRAVY WITH THE FESTIVAL BREAD HAD US! WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK! Shout out to our waitress Mya who was friendly, got our orders correct, checked on us and made sure we had an even better experience at our first Twco Tuesday Ocho Rios night in Goodyear! read more

Service was slow, but the food was great. I ate the one time maybe twice is the restaurant still open?

I drive by this location all of the time and I thought today would be the perfect day to give it a try. I was sadly disappointed. The jerk egg rolls had no flavor or seasoning, the inside was white and thr roll was soggy. The plantains were burned, the peas and rice had no flavor and the curry chicken was dry. I really wanted this place to be my new Jamaican spot since I live on this side of town. I don't know if the food is catered towards the area, but it wasn't like I remembered Jamaican food should taste. I ordered via Uber Eats so I can speak to the service or ambiance of the location. Could have just been an off day. My family didn't like their food either. Even the patties tasted like they were bought from the store instead of freshly made. read more

Service was good and the food was alright... I did however find this restaurant a little overpriced read more

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We have been looking for a place that serves authentic jerk chicken for years. Our first taste was in Jamaica and couldn't find a decent place since. This place has it! Not just the spices but also the char! I ordered the jerk chicken entree with plantain and festival bread and I had some extra sweet sauce on the side. My wife ordered the Rasta pasta. We also had cocktails on the happy hour. Great deal $7 drinks! And they actually put booze in it.lol. The chicken was on point. Juicy tender charred authentic spices. The plantains were caramelized well both in texture and flavor. The festival bread was also good. Lightly sweet and slightly chewy. And great for dipping in sauces. The Rasta pasta with jerk chicken was like a Jamaican chicken Alfredo but with a customized kick. Absolutely delicious. Marissa our server was kind,delightful, and accommodating. The music is great as long as it does not go too far into the loud dance party Dj effects. They have plenty of tvs for viewing your game and a full bar. We are definitely returning with friends! read more

This place is beyond just authentic Jamaican food. The atmosphere is top-notch, very clean restaurant & very warm and welcoming staff. Great fast service. Everything on the menu is absolutely exceptional. Very tasty and comes out very fresh and hot. Try the Rasta pasta, oxtails or curry goat. I love them all. read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - "Ochi" drink! So yummy and packed with a punch. The mango purée was amazing in this drink. - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Jamaican Food in Arizona If you want a great dining experience with authentic Jamaican food, this is the place!. The food is so authentic, delicious, and the service is spot on. On this vidit we shared the spicy jerk chicken, jerk pork Jamaican fried chicken, potato salad, cabbage, beef patties, jerk wings and white rice and everything had great flavor.  The jerk wings were cooked to perfection and the beef patty was seasoned with just the right amount of heat.  Everyone in ourcpart commented on how flavorful and juicy the chicken was. The chicken was so moist, it was falling off the bone. As delicious as the chicken was, my favorite was the potato salad, one of the best thing on the menu. The Potato salad was the perfect, creamy complement to our meal. If you're looking for a great meal and service, stop in. read more

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Our first time coming our experience was great. The server was warm and welcoming, atmosphere was vibing with great music, and the food was phenomenal. This was at lunch time. However we came back a second time for dinner, and it was a huge disappointment. The waitress seemed understandably overwhelmed however she failed to mention they ran out of jerk chicken when we placed our order. We had two babies with us so you could imagine how antsy they were after a 50min wait and our appetizers never made it to our table. She never checked in, she didn't apologize for the delay nor did she accommodate us or our children as she watched us console them on several occasions. At this time the restaurant was beginning to empty and there were only 2 other tables around who had already received their food. She was on her phone for over 20mins and again did not bring us any food let alone our appetizers until I got up and said we were leaving. As paying customers we have patience, but at the least has professional employees who know how to read a room and treat people with respect and kindness especially families with small children. read more

Amazing Customer Service, Clean, great food and an amazing Happy Hour Menu!!! They were pretty busy tonight, but the young lady working was very kind and attentive towards everyone even the DoorDashers! She kept a smile on her face and made sure to keep asking everyone if they needed anything! read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Perfect Jamaican Sunrise - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

I have enjoyed the wonderful jerk chicken, spicy wings and delicious peas & rice and cabbage medley . A lot of love goes into preparing the food. We are now going twice a month . I'm going back next for the Red Snapper ! Stay tune ! read more

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Decided to try something new. I've always seen jerk chicken talked about on the food network and sounded delicious. I'm so glad we decided to try this restaurant out. The food was delicious!! I had the jerk chicken with white rice and the bread. I asked for spicy and it didn't disappoint. My wife got the coconut curry with shrimp which was also great. The service was quick and food came out relatively quickly. Service was good, the staff was friendly. We received a free app as they made an extra which was greatly appreciated and delicious as well. The only negative is portions are on the small side for what you pay. Otherwise I highly recommend coming here to try out Jamaican food. We will definitely be back. I already chose my next dish as the oxtail. The beef pocket ( I don't remember the name) will be ordered as well. read more

I've given Ocho Rios in Goodyear, AZ two chances, and both times left me completely disappointed. The first time, I ordered oxtails in person. For nearly $30, the portion was unbelievably small -- barely enough food to justify half that price. Still, I decided to give them another try. This time, I ordered chicken through Uber Eats. Same issue. The portion was tiny and felt like mostly bone and skin. Nowhere near filling, especially for what I paid. I contacted the restaurant directly, and the manager claimed the serving was 12 ounces. There's no way. If that was 12 ounces, it had to include a ton of bone and cartilage -- definitely not 12 ounces of meat. I've never experienced portions this small at any other Caribbean spot. To top it off, they refused to take any responsibility and told me to go through Uber Eats. Terrible value, customer service for this issue could have been better, and the portions that won't fill you up. Save your money and support another local Caribbean restaurant that actually cares about their food and their customers read more

food was great! great service everyone was kind and got the food out in a timely manner. read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - great customer service! food was great. - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Second time back, RUN don't WALK to this place!! Everything was 10 out of 10!! Service, Atmosphere, Good food and drink! I will be back soon! read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Jamaican Long Island tea - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

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Made this find as we were driving from Celestial Floats. Saw their car on the road with the advertisement and thought to ourselves a jaimaican restaurant in Arizona?!?! Why not. So the location in Goodyear was only about 6 minutes away from us at the time in a shopping center so we stopped by. When we entered we felt like we were in Jamaica. The staff was extremely nice and we da down at the bar and immediately ordered a beef patty (Delicious) and chicken patty (yummy) with coco bread which was served nice and warm. I ordered the Jamaican rum punch which tasted just like I remembered them in Jamaica !!! Followed by the Jamaican Long Island which packed quite the punch . Don't drink too many of those if you're driving . I ordered the brown stew chicken (White meat) and she ordered the jerk chicken and asked for it spicy . My brown stew was delicious and when I was done I was full, but wish I had more . My wife's jerk chicken was also tasty, but extremely spicy , so be warned. Unless you like extreme spice.... Get the jerk, but have it mild and you'll save your taste buds. Everything was great as I said and the staff was top notch. They are also kind of a sports bar as they had several screens on with sports playing. read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Brown Stew (White Meat) - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Headed over to this spot after getting a recommendation from SIL. Without dragging this out: this was one of the WORST dining experiences I've had in decades. Order through DoorDash or Uber eats if you want your food made correctly and in want to get it in under an hour. read more

I ordered the jerk chicken. Hardly any meat and mostly bone. Hostess was friendly. Lighting could be improved.

Delightfully prepared and tasting food. The oxtail and curry goat is exceptional, be prepared to pay quite a bit more. Other dishes are very good and tastey while paying much less, such as the 'jerk burrito". We will add this to our rotation. read more

This Spot is off the chain! Excellent food and service. If your out here, stop by and have some good Caribbean food! Thier Jerk chicken is the best... read more

The most authentic jerk chicken I've had in the city! I always come here and get veggie plates but their jerk chicken is fire and the girls in the front are attentive and respectful. The music and lights set the vibe and I always have a positive experience. 10/10 recommend. read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Jerk Chicken Rice & Peas Festival Cole Slaw Steam Veggies Plantain - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

I didn't know cabbage came with a vegetable salad. I have more vegetables than cabbage. I got a drumstick and a half a breast all for $25.00. read more

Came here for a lunch last week.First off, this establishment was very clean so that is a plus. Now for the food. To start off, we had the Coco Bread. It had a good taste, but it was not fresh. For lunch we had the jerk chicken lunch and the stewed chicken. The jerk tasted more like bbq chicken with a hint of spice. The stewed chicken was tender and flavorful but had too many bits of small bones. For our sides, we had coleslaw and the rice and peas. The coleslaw was delicious. The rice and peas didn't have much flavor and tasted a little overcooked. We didn't get a chance to have any drinks, but they did look great. The vibes seemed good, and the staff was attentive. read more

Enjoyed an early dinner of tender well seasoned oxtails, cabbage, plantains, and festival bread while enjoying the reggae music playing in the background. Everything was so delicious, and the service was excellent. If you want good Jamaican food, this is the place to go. read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Gross. Everything tasted like it had cleaning fluid in it. Chicken was only edible thing I ordered.

We came here on the word of a woman whose father is Jamaican and she told us it was the "real deal". We ordered the jerk chicken and the salt fish with ackee. It looked nothing like the photos, but none the less was good. Unfortunately the ratio of the salt fish was minimal and there was no consistency with how the veggies were cut. The jerk chicken and the plantains were delicious and reminded us of our journeys to Jamaica. Next time I would order mild spiciness as this was a bit too hot for my liking, but it didn't stop us from eating all of it. This was a Friday night and the place was fairly empty, which was disappointing as we always want to support small businesses. Tina was a lovely person who helped navigate us through some of the dishes. I would have given 5 stars, but again, give the salt fish dish and also a fruit punch drink that tasted like watermelon and not much of anything else. But this won't stop me from coming back to try some other dishes. read more

Love the Jerk chicken and festival bread. Also came here during happy hour and enjoyed some drinks like rum punch and I forgot the other Jamaican drink lol read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Jerk chicken was fantastic, but beware spicy is definitely spicy! Excellent quality overall with amazing drink selections. Fried chicken and potato salad were also great, as well as the boiled chicken. Huge portions- enough for a second meal. Overall I would definitely go back! read more

I walked in right when they opened and was delighted that the oxtail was ready to be served! I was the only customer in the restaurant at the time. Marissa was my server and she was very attentive and had great insight on the menu items. I wanted to watch TV on my phone and be left alone and she could tell but she still attended to my needs just enough. At one point, the music became super loud and Marissa went to turn it down and I was gracious for that. I ordered the Jerk Wing App and the Oxtail meal! Everything came out quickly and super hot! Will definitely return! read more

First time trying this place..... my brother and I decided to give it a go according to my niece (brothers) daughter recommended it through her co workers. Entered the establishment and was greeted by our waitress Ms. B... she's the bomb! Very professional, polite, and well mannered. She gave us the run of the menu and her recommendations.... My brother chose the jerk chicken and I decided to try the fried chicken. Both were delicious, moist, and very flavorful. All sides were also delicious... rice & peas, fried plantains. Dipping sauces for both dishes were incredible. Ms B our waitress is the best! Very funny. Please stop by and give them try. read more

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot - Fried Chicken plate - Caribbean Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

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The drinks are delicious, desserts are a little dry/ un-flavorful, food is tasty, decent proportions, appearance appealing, cooked well but a little pricey which is understandable due to the current economic conditions. I've tried numerous times to give this establishment a chance because of its cultural significance in the community but their customer service and attention to detail is severely lacking. They need to increase their customer service skills especially when people are paying a decent price for the meals they offer. They need to take the time to do things right the first time to avoid errors. Overall, the interior ambiance is inviting, vibrant / festive simply decor, upbeat with the background music and clean. The exterior corner lot location is visible to locate and has ample parking. read more