These folks now have a location in Westbrook on Brown St…read more Both times I have been to Jamaica, we stopped at little hole-in-the-wall roadside stands for some jerk chicken. I was not prepared for how good it was. This took me back to those times. I had to stop myself from eating it so I could save some for lunch. Addicting!

This spot is absurdly good. I got takeout, and had to call the restaurant to tell them how good it…read morewas. The music is loud, the lighting is too bright, but none of that matters, because the chicken will rock your world. I'm going to go here a lot now that I know it exists. Open late! Great food!

EVERYTHING was flavorful, hearty, healthy and fresh!!! This is going to be one of my go-to spots…read moreand I hope you guys don't go anywhere for a long time! I honestly felt so good after eating the food here and that's how you know the ingredients in your dishes are of good QUALITY. Our bodies can tell after we eat unhealthy American fast food, we feel sluggish and like sh*t but HERE at Kiwaz Caribbean Spice, I closed my eyes with every bite and I felt so good after I ate my food!!! They have a cool little set-up with a service window so you can order when you get there. I also saw they have seafood boil so I'm definitely going to try that my next time. God bless and thank you to the owners and chefs of this amazing cuisine! I am a Cambodian local of Lowell, born and raised, and your food reminds me of the love and herbs we pour into our own dishes.

Bought the fried fish which was bland and oily. The rice and beans had no taste. Waste of $50read more

Been here twice. To summarize: flavors were lacking, customer service is poor, all the hot sauces…read moreare empty and the place needs a deep clean, and the food is really expensive for what you get. My crab rangoon empanadas looked great but all the filling leaked out on the cook. When I had asked the worker how big the empanadas were (I was in the middle of my only break on a 9 hour shift so I needed to know!) he rudely said, "empanada sized." Oh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up. The $6 side of slaw was a joke. It lacked acid and salt. Sandwiches are fine but for 17$, it's simply too much.

I always struggle to recommend a place in the seacoast that I feel confident will impress the most…read morefussy foodies. Well this is it, my #1 place for value and quality (and I've been to almost every restaurant) I've tried most of the menu and have never been disappointed. The chef and I both recommend : Pork, yellow rice, red beans, guava BBQ, add spice. $13.99 The BBQ pork is tender, juicy, and brimming with the flavors of Puerto Rico. You can spend $100 downtown Portsmouth and leave less satisfied than from La Casita.

4 of us had brunch here this morning and were seated along the wall in a booth which was actually a…read moresuper cozy bench (with pillows!) across from two comfy chairs. The hostess brought out a large mason jar of ice water and poured it into these cute little mason jars already on the table (ya know a millennial girl lives her little jars!). Waiter was a delight and had us laughing the whole time. We had coffee, tea, two micheladas and a quite substantial and incredibly delicious pineapple mimosa. They just switched to a new menu so I can't remember the names of everything we ate but it was SO GOOD. I think my husband had island hash with eggs, my dad had frijoles, I had rice and bean tostadas and my mom had a delicious apple cinnamon French toast with bacon and potatoes. Everything was perfectly portioned and really tasty. Such a nice experience! We will definitely be back. Worth the hour drive from both parties for a "meet in the middle" brunch date!

"Then the fiddler crab plays his violin On the back of a…read moredancing whale While the mermaid sing to the shell they bring And the dragon leads with his sweeping tail" (Elvis Presley) After a morning of shopping in Kittery, we went hunting for a lunch spot and ended up making a stellar choice with the Blue Mermaid. Stumbling onto authentic Caribbean cuisine in coastal Maine wasn't exactly on my Bingo card, but it turned out to be a very welcome surprise. The restaurant is very spacious with a big bar, dark wood exposed ceiling beams, and blue and green accented décor. Their menu is multi-cultural with Asian, Mexican, Burgers and Jamaican influences. Our lunch choices were a cup of Lobster and roasted Corn Chowder ($13) for my wife and a Bowl of Ital Stew ($14) for me. I'm a fan of Jamaican food, and although I've often seen Ital Stew on Jamaican menus, I never tried it and really had no idea what it was. The Blue Mermaid's menu described it as "Lemongrass coconut broth, root vegetables, spinach, black beans, and chickpeas". So that was enough for me to order it. I enjoyed it a lot. The broth had a very distinctive flavor and was loaded with chunks of those vegetables. And I have to mention the very cute touch of fish shaped biscuits that came with our lunches - 1 for the cup of chowder and two for my bowl of stew. Our server, identified on our bill as "PM B" was friendly and very pleasant. The Blue Mermaid seems to be a bit of a social gathering venue, with live music on Bluegrass Sunday Brunch, and supporting charitable initiatives. And they got bonus points from me for hosting a Bob Dylan Appreciation Night on May 28.

Overall, not bad! I was quite disappointed with the amount of meat that was provided for a $22…read moreplate though! The flavor of the haitian food seemed to have a bit of a jamaican taste, wasn't bad, just different than what I was expecting. I'd probably go back to try another dish, but just seemed a bit pricey for what we got!

From the owner: We bring the heart of the Caribbean to your table with authentic recipes and bold flavors. Our…read morededication to fresh, high- quality ingredients ensures every dish is a taste of paradise.

Before heading back to NYC we stopped at Yardie Tings. We attempted to go on Thursday but it was…read moreclosed for some reason. Anyway, the food was good I got a Mac & cheese oxtails it was super tasty. The wings we didn't try till hours later & it was good. I imagine if it was fresh it would've been better. Next time I visit I'll sit down & try something else.

The service was wonderful, the loaded fries with jerk chicken were plentiful and flavorful, and the…read moremusic chill. Sadly my Yaad Mon Ting with jerk chicken had no chicken but rather some gristle, a small bone, and a lot of rice with a little bit of beans and plantain. I also couldn't taste the salsa. Giving a 4 because the wrap was barely a 3, but everything else was a 5.