One of the OG's of Blossom Market Hall. I'm glad they're still standing especially since it's not…read morethat easy and accessible to get Caribbean food in the 626. Glad that this is an option. They have some imported drinks and some pastries on display at their counter. After ordering, they let us know that our food will be ready in 10-15 minutes, no buzzer, so just keep the time in mind when you're ordering. Service is friendly and timely with their estimate. For our visit, we got the Chicken Curry with Rice and Peas. This comes with potatoes, peas, and channa (spiced chickpeas) stewed throughout the coconut rice with curried chicken. Super moist chicken and generous portions. Definitely enough to share amongst 3 adults but can get a bit messy. Make sure you have napkins and if you're taking it to go, to make sure it doesn't tip over! We also got the cheese roll and the Jamaican style beef patty. Easy enough to cut up and share, a bit oily, but it made the pastries deliciously flaky and addicting to eat. I can probably just consume one of these quite easily on my own. I took a bite of my friend's order of jerk chicken and it had a pretty good kick to it. Good stuff and solid choice for dinner at Blossom Market Hall.

Lunch at Blossom Hall is basically an extreme sport when you're surrounded by so many good food…read morechoices, but Caribbean Gourmet won us over. I grabbed the Jamaican Beef Patty while my partner went with the Curry Chicken, roti, and chickpeas. While we waited, I noticed the lovely young lady in the back happily singing as she made the patties, and I'm convinced she seasoned them with good vibes because every bite tasted like love!! Hands down the best Jamaican beef patty I've ever had, crispy, beefy, savory, ridiculously aromatic, and that little dab of habanero sauce had my mouth pleasantly on fire for a minute!! The curry chicken was no slouch either. I stole a bite of the roti dunked in that rich curry sauce, and wow... so flavorful and delicious!! Safe to say I'll be dragging the whole family here the next time they visit. Highly recommend!

This place has been on my list forever and I'm glad I finally made it to check it out…read more The place is mid sized with what looks like a lot of variety of pastries, hot food and drinks to choose from. I opted for the Cuban sandwich, a guava pastry and a cafe con leche. Everything was very good and price point was good too. I would love to come back but it felt a little off on how the lady was treating me. It could have been an off day for her. Idk

Went to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday on May 26th…read more The reason I chose this place was because it's one of the few places who serves braised ox tail. It did not disappoint. It was delicious, succulent, tender, and flavorful. Hubby had rice with chicken, my daughter had ropa vieja, and her boyfriend had something else that I don't remember.

Great food! Great service and Ambiance. The live music is a great addition to the dining experience.read more

Or last night and Buena Park Anahiem area. What a find!!!!…read more We were so happy with this place. Service was amazing place was beautiful. We felt underdressed. Everybody was to the nines in their attire. The hostess was so friendly and welcoming. She sat us on a high table in the outside patio area. We didn't even have reservations but she still managed to make it happen. Our server was great (Migel) as well throughout the whole night he had about like maybe six or eight tables still managed to serve our table in an orderly manner, orders take drink orders and maintain it throughout the whole time we were there for dinner. Food here is so next level... The beautiful cuisine to match, so so delicious. Latin flare is alive and well here they had a live band from Miami. It was a cherry on top. It was PERFECT Definitely will be saving this place for future visits when in the area! Great food, service impeccable, and establishment clean, and well presented. Thanks for all make this place special. We enjoyed ourselves me and my family.thank you Migel for making it great.

Busy, but services were great! Good variety of foods. Food…read morewas delicious, hot and worth going back for! Awesome music in background.

Dinner with friends in a Monday night. Our friends fav…read more Waitstaff recommended -palomino, rabo, churrasco, ropa viejo, all the pork dishes. 1) ordered bistec palomino- thin sliced sirloin with a LOT of grilled onions. Had a bit of gristle, but she was right! VERY good. Loved the black beans. Great flavor. 2) Hubble had pan de bistec. Said it was good. ‍ French fries were really good! Extra crispy. Coated with something-maybe cornstarch? Anyway they were really good. 3) J ordered a Cuban sandwich with extra pickles (chef forgot), yuca, plantains, black beans-extra large. His 3rd time here. He LOVES this place. 4) C ordered camarones with lemon,& yuca side. I had a taste of the yuca. I really liked their version. Maybe cooked in chicken broth? Very flavorful topped with garlic. I'm adding this next time. Other diners didn't give good reviews. We thought it was good! Great bread. Helpful waitstaff. Parking lot spacious. Noticed many people picking up to-go orders. A middle aged lady with a larger group seemed to be waiting for us the leave(tables toward the back are freestanding so can accommodate maybe 10? Anyway gotta back to try the other recommended dishes and the yuca my friend ordered. Seemed pretty busy for a Monday night. Doubt we would come on weekends. Seemed newly remodeled.

Came here for dinner this week, on our way to see Rosalía at the Inglewood Forum. Found it on Yelp…read more(thanks Yelp!). This area is not familiar to us at all, and we don't normally eat (for us) exotic cuisine. But, we were in the mood to try something new, so we stopped here. It's a colorful, cheerful little place. I think there are only like 4 tables. Apparently, it is mostly takeout. This became evident when our food was "served". We ordered a large two-meat plate and two large fried chicken plates. The two meats were "brown stew chicken" and curry goat. The meat is served in thick savory gravy/sauce. The "plates" are served with rice and fried plantains. The brown stew chicken was good. The curry goat was really good. Here's where the experience really veered sharply from our normal dining experience. The "plates" were served in takeout fold-over boxes with plastic forks. The meat itself was pretty much all adhered to bones. It was tender and delicious, but eating with our hands doesn't come naturally. So, I asked for a knife, and the sweet woman who takes the orders looked at me and said they don't have knives, and that we "just have to dig down into it". Indeed. She did give me a second plastic fork though, which I used. Nice workers. Authentic food. Huge portions. New experience which we all enjoyed.

I had a taste for beef patties, so I went to the closest spot hoping they would have some ready…read morebecause it was fairly early and I believe they had just opened. When I walked up to the counter I was happy to see that their warmer was full of beef, chicken and veggie patties. I ordered a couple of beef and chicken patties. When I got home OMG so good. I ate the beef and shared the others and everyone said that they were so good. Definitely coming back to get more and the price is not bad at all. There is a huge parking lot so you don't have to worry about finding Parking. They have tables inside where you can eat. Service was very good.

Had an outstanding experience at this Cuban restaurant--easily one of the best meals I've had in a…read morewhile. The food was exceptional across the board: rich, authentic flavors, perfectly cooked proteins, and sides that clearly weren't an afterthought. Every dish felt intentional and well-executed. What really elevated the experience, though, was the service. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was right. There was a clear sense of pride and devotion--not just in the food, but in the overall guest experience. You can tell this place is run with care and consistency. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic Cuban cuisine paired with top-tier service.

Takes credit card. Parking available in front…read more Papas rennas $5.50- nice texture outside. Soft inside. The inside could have more flavor. Croquetas $5.50- nice texture outside. Inside filling is nice flavor. Sandwich Cubano $10.95- comes with fries. The Cubano bread is nice and crispy. The ham and pork is good. I wish the meat was softer. Rabo Encendio $26.50- stewed oxtail with rice. This dish was super super good. This is the best oxtail I have had in a long time. I would get this again.

Life is good when I get to eat here :)…read more This review is for take out only. The service is fine, my only thing is that they often don't have their full menu available, so have back up options when ordering. The food though, I really enjoyed the oxtail plate, it was nice and tender. The flavors were nice, and I really enjoyed it with the rice and plantains, salty and sweet combo for the win. Good portion as well! I also got the beef patty and it was yummy. The place itself is huge! I've only seen mostly take out orders though so not sure how the ambiance is inside. All in all, I do want to try more of their items eventually, hoping they have them available next time I'm craving. Happy eats, loves! ^_^

Wow! This places food definitely surprised me. Upon walking in the place was completely empty but…read morereally big and they had a stage? Maybe they do karaoke sometime ‍ I was told this used to be a buffet place. We placed our order for pick up. I got the jerk chicken plate. It comes with rice and plantains. I also tried their oxtails. The oxtails was so good that fall off the bone good. Their chicken was also good. Love the seasoning and it was nice and juicy. Of course like I say all the time I have to go back and try some other things on their menu.

We went on 6/18 and didn't realize that it was minutes before closing time we ordered the coconut…read morefried chicken and ropa vieja plate which were delicious but the service was just as good. Jose our server was amazing and extremely attentive when we realized it was so late we immediately asked for our plates to be made to go and Jose offered to stay back so we could eat there, we will definitely be going back for such amazing food and service.

If you're anywhere near Santa Monica and craving something that hits you with bold flavor,…read morelaid-back vibes, and a little tropical escape on a plate--Cha Cha Chicken is absolutely the spot. This place isn't just a meal; it's a whole experience. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a cheerful, colorful energy that instantly puts you in a good mood. The vibe is casual, funky, and full of personality--think beach shack meets Caribbean street food with a California twist. Now let's talk about the star of the show: the Coconut Fried Chicken. Honestly, this dish alone is worth the trip. The first bite is pure magic--Crispy coconut-battered golden-brown crust with juicy chicken inside served with sweet mango and jerk dipping sauce. It's crunchy and flavorful without being overwhelming. The coconut adds this unexpected tropical note that elevates it far beyond your typical fried chicken. Pair it with their sides (the dirty rice and potatos are a must), and you've got a plate that's comforting, exciting, and totally unforgettable. What makes Cha Cha Chicken stand out is how consistently it delivers on flavor while keeping things relaxed. The portions are generous, the spices are on point, and everything tastes like it was made with care--and a little bit of island-inspired love. It's the kind of food you find yourself craving again way too soon. Whether you're a local or just passing through Santa Monica, Cha Cha Chicken is a must-visit. It's fun, it's flavorful, and that Coconut Fried Chicken? Straight-up legendary. Only Downside - Pricey!