My daughter took me to lunch today at Ray's Caribbean and American food. Their lunch special is fourteen dollars and that includes a house made non alcoholic drink, your protein, rice and peas, a cabbage side and plantaines. My protein was the jerk pork my daughter's was the curry chicken. Both were excellent and plentiful. We actually took some home. Highly recommend this place. read more

I've been here several times over the years, but unfortunately the quality of the food has noticeably declined. This review is long overdue. On my most recent visit, everything was bland and lacked seasoning. The rice was dry, and overall the meal was disappointing compared to what I remember from previous visits. It feels like there may have been a change in ownership or management at some point because the food and overall quality are not what they used to be. I hope they can make improvements and get back to the standards that made me a repeat customer in the past. read more

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I keep giving them chances. Still trash. Jerk was cooked 2 days ago, microwaved and served. Greens taste dirty. Rice and peas is mush. $5 for a 20 oz. fountain drink. yet to see a Caribbean person working in there. Prices on the menu do match what they charge read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - $5 fountain drink - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

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Flavor Town! Right by the main entrance to Aberdeen Proving Ground, this casual spot is great for lunch and dinner. I ordered Curry Goat from their lunch special menu which came with my choice of rice and peas and veggies, and plantain and it was ready right away. I was very impressed with the deep flavors of every part of my dish. From the same menu, my coworker enjoyed the Jerk Chicken with the dipping sauce that had a good kick. For any of their meat dishes, it's typical to get some bones. Then to drink, their homemade Ginger Beer was sharp and excellent! I could have sipped on this all day! A taste of paradise! NOTES/TIPS: **Parking is easy in their own lot. **Wheelchair-accessible. Gendered restrooms, single stalls. read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - Lunch Special of Curry Goat. DEEEELICIOUS! - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

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Visited Ray's Caribbean yesterday in Aberdeen on 5/8/26. Service was good just as everyone is saying. I ordered the oxtail. It was horrible. It did not even taste like any Caribbean spices were used. No flavor, no spice whatsoever. The oxtail was salty and stringy and tough. It never used to be this bad. The rice and peas were dry and slightly seasoned, the cabbage was ok at best. And I just realized they didnt give me my plantain. I should have drove up to Abingdon to Island Spice. The young man that took my order was pleasant and friendly. The place is always clean and the tables are always presentable. This is a family run resturant. But they need to do something to right this ship. I wont be buying their food again. read more

The food here is very good . The portions are large . The place is very clean. The price is high but it is well worth it .

This was recommended to me by a co-worker. Location is more of a carry-out but does have tables to sit and eat. The curry chicken was excellent and the jerk chicken was on point. No complaints at all and we will be back. read more

The most tender goat in all of Maryland and flavor of the curry is deep and rich. Wow! Plantains were sweet and went well with the cabbage. Homemade hot sauce was fresh and bright while packing a punch. Beef patty is good with the hot sauce. 6 drinks to choose from on their lunch special. Feels like I'm back in the Caribbean. Friendly service as well. read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - Curry Goat, Rice & Peas, plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

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Good flavor from the gravy. The oxtails are tender and come off the bone. The cabbage is yummy as well. read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - Ox Tail, Rice & Peas, Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

As someone who has lived in the Caribbean (Grenada), the only thing authentic about Ray's Caribbean American Food is the Caribbean customer service. I should've known the food wouldn't be worth it when I saw the macaroni. It looked too American; ironically, it was the best thing on my plate. Typically, Caribbean macaroni is just okay, but here it was the highlight. I had the jerk chicken with two sides. Unfortunately, both the rice and peas and the chicken were dry. The jerk sauce was decent, but it couldn't save the meal. My aunt ordered the oxtail plate with cabbage, rice, and peas. She said it wasn't good, and she only ate enough to put something on her stomach before giving up and tossing the rest. Overall, I'd pass on this place. It's different from the authentic Caribbean experience you're looking for. read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

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I had the oxtail entrée with rice, cabbage, and plantains--everything was on point! Hefty portions, rich flavor, and perfectly cooked. A truly satisfying and delicious meal. I'll definitely be back! read more

We went in because we had a serious craving for this cuisine but we live in the county so, I searched for this place and just went based off the stars. Generally it's in the CITY of Baltimore where you would find some authentic carribean food that is a hidden gem. So seeing THAT many stars in the county--I'm going to see what this place is about! The place is smaller than what I expected. We went for lunch and it was pretty packed in there. Not much parking when it is packed like that. We did luck up and find a good spot. My first impression when we went in was - ok-Take out. The food was very fresh. Tasty and plentiful! You get a big helping of what you ask for. We got the BBQ chicken And homemade ginger beer. Everything was good. The left something to be desired .. it seemed like the women patrons were almost overlooked by male ones. I noticed it and my friend brought it up to me as well. Not sure if it's a cultural thing or not but .. the customer service could use some help. read more

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We ordered a half Jerk Chicken, the Saturday Doubles special, and two beef patties. The prices and quality were both excellent. The chicken was juicy and tender enough. Not perfect on the bite, but very good. There was now chalky dryness to speak of. The double was insanely good. Super fluffy and chewy with a complex savoury herbal flavor inside. The beef patties had a crusty but also chewy and buttery exterior and were filled with heavily spiced finely ground beef. An excellent deal for a type of cuisine that isn't easy to find done well outside of nyc. read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - Half Jerk Chicken, Rice and Beans, Plantains, Saturday Double, and Beef Patties (Mild) - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

I love the doubles! Have to wait for Saturday to order them. However, they keep in the fridge for a couple of days. Tamarind is my favorite sauce. We always order the greens and the Roti as well. A favorite of our family! read more

The curry goat and curry chicken is decent. Paratha is pretty good. Service is not great all of the time as they're not really friendly.. very clean place overall. read more

Glad we stopped at this little gem. Family owned (Mom and young adult children manning the counter and register) Caribbean spot with LOTS of options. BBQ chicken, Jerk Chicken, curries, fried plantains, beans and rice, etc. I was in line when I expressed interest in the diner in line ahead of me was getting. Seconds later I the mom was handing me a small bowl with oxtails for my first sample. Ultimately I ordered it. Too fatty for my taste, but the sauce was tasty and made the red beans and rice wonderful. Jerk chicken was tasty and moist. Sides were hit and miss. Hot fries were good. My corn muffin was stunningly fresh - definitely made that day if not an hour before because it was still a little warm and very moist. No mass produced dry cornbread there. No normal fountain drinks. Instead, bottles of Coke de Mexico and homespun concoctions, including a tamarind drink. My daughter enjoyed her orange-pineapple-ginger juice. Lots of people getting carry out. The dining room is spartan. Not a romantic place but functional. I hope to get back there again when I am in the area. 4.5 stars. read more

Jerk Chicken and jerk chicken pizza A++++. The some sides were kinda mid, but definitely edible.

If you like Caribbean food, Caribbean people and Caribbean atmosphere, this place is amazing.

I don't know if there's new cooks there but theyre food was very disappointing Thursday at 5pm I , ordered jerk chicken two sides of cabbage and white rice ! the jerk chicken was regular baked chicken with a dipping sauce cup with hot I guess jerk sauce ! just one ! I guess if you wanted your whole plate to be jerk you have to pay for more . cup the size of a condiment cup , the chicken wasn't even seasoned,or grilled ! in a Caribbean brine , but the cabbage ,the cabbage was diabolical, I'd give it a 0/10 , I was sold some cork cabbage these people not only cooked the hard part of the cabbage they gave me double cabbage all I was unable to eat because it was shredded and it was all the cork (white bottom ) of the cabbage head ! couldn't eat it because it was hard and gross did I ment non-seasoned I ended up eating the white rice the most decent food on the plate the white rice . I spent 19 bucks on this food after craving good Caribbean food , and got disappointed. to never eat Aberdeen Caribbean food again , I remember my friend from Baltimore saying they couldn't cook , but now I'm saying it ! they cannot cook and are full of women who are slicing the hard part on the cabbage just to be cheap! and jerk means jerk not a cup of jerk sauce ! they had curry for days tho smh never again , waste of my hard earned money read more

Definitely try to get there early on Saturday when they freshly make the doubles. Sorrel is good.

09-30-23: Jerk chicken and oxtails were tough, dry, and lacked flavor for 2 consecutive weeks. I'm sad! read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - DELICIOUS 1/2 Jerk Chicken Dinner! - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

Fireeee. This place is really good. I got the 1/4 chicken with chickpeas, Mac and cheese and cabbage. Also got a side of plain roti and roti with peas. Chicken 9/10, very moist Mac 10/10 Chickpeas 9/10 Cabbage 5/10, had better Roti 10/10 Wish I could've tried the oxtails, chicken curry, stew and the meat pies or Pattie's? While I was sitting there everyone kept ordering them read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - Quarter chicken with chickpeas, cabbage, mac - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

Having a birthday vibe moment - I haven't really celebrated yet however a great meal heals the soul - 3/23 was my 48th Born Day - it's actually Springtime raining so no huge plans as of yet. Now this meal right here - Red Snapper is my favorite - I lucked up because I did not preorder - preferred baked however when someone is being kind I accept - fried it is and great tasting as well. read more

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This has to be the best Jamaican food in the area. I got the jerk chicken with rice and peas, plantains, and collard greens. The greens were perfect! Nice and tender with great flavor. The rice and peas were great also, and so were the plantains. The chicken (I got white meat) was perfectly cooked and packed the perfect amount of heat and jerk flavor. I also ordered a beef patty and it was flaky and delicious. Taking off one star for the wait, but aside from that everything was great and I'll definitely be back. read more

Food is great!! Service is usually really good. The shop is excellently clean. Awesome inside and outside is great.

Shrimp fried rice. Sorry for the eaten spicy beef patty. It was that good. If you want to take it up a notch add the oxtail gravy on your shrimp fried rice. You won't be disappointed read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - Shrimp fried rice and what's left of my spicy bean patty - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

When serving the public, customer service is top for me. The owners have poor customer service and not friendly. I ordered curry goat and we were served bones and gravy. I mentioned to the owner that I was from the islands and said it was very insulting to be served that. He then said, " I DON'T CARE WHERE YOU FROM How rude, after you have my money in your pocket. Lost a customer. If you can't afford to serve the right portion of food. Don't rob people. STOP!​ read more

Their curry goat and oxtails ate soooo good! They give good size portions and the Oxtail gravy is everything! The service is pretty good,they're friendly and the restaurant is decorated pretty cute! read more

The Curried King Fish was absolutely delicious! I got it with peas and rice and collard greens. Their greens rival most soul food restaurants! read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - a meal in a styrofoam container - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

This place is Ok. Flavor on the oxtails was good but oxtails were tough and fatty. Collards green and Mac and cheese was plane. Red beans And rice was good. I might give it a try once more read more

The food was good but what turned me off was the customer service. The server had an attitude slamming my roti because I asked for the order to be in separate bags. I don't think the olde lady understands English. read more

This location is absolutely amazing. My family ordered the whole chicken with a couple of sides. The sides were plantains, rice, vegetables and mac & cheese. This combination was delightful. The vegetables seem to be mainly sautéed cabbage and that is not what I expected when I ordered vegetables but it was a pleasant surprise! The chicken had a great flavor that was new and different to the local foods I have tried. I highly recommend that if you are in the area either on a trip or on your way to the local beach, to stop by and order from here. The tamarind beverage was amazing and I recommend it as well :) The restaurant has the Caribbean flags at the front of the restaurant that make for a great photo op as well. read more

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The best, the best! Ray is a gem, takes pride in all their meals. Specially prepared by great staff! His family, wife and children are great! Will travel far just to get a taste of something good from Trinidad! Brings me back to when food had good authentic taste from the Carribean. No one can beat such amazing people, him and his wife are so hard working for us to enjoy a meal! They are a blessing! There sons are so amazing and professional. His smaller son has the same amazing gift as his parents! Good service, professional, and very smart and impressive! I feel he has Rays gift for making those amazing dishes! As I said in the begining, the best! the BEST! Kandy from Frederick, MD read more

The curry chicken was decent but it could've been better. The curry was very thick and filled with fragments of bone pieces. So you have to be careful when chewing the food. The cabbage was very watery and I noticed they placed dry chicken on my platter which I was not happy about... The plantain was not even cooked at all, I had to throw it out. I feel like I wasted my money because I didn't even finish my meal. read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - The Curry Chicken platter - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

Been wanting to try this place out foreverrrrr!! I finally got chance to & I was not disappointed at all. Although I came for the food, I must say that the sorrel & ginger beer was phenomenal!! I'm a huge fan of Ginger & I love that it wasn't watered down! I had Salmon, plantains, rice & peas, cabbage & my fav Roti skin! I'll definitely visit again! read more

Ray's Caribbean American Food - Sorrell w/Ginger Beer YUMMM Salmon, Cabbage, Rice & Peas, Plantains, Roti - Caribbean Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

Drove from York, PA to try Rays, I was not disappointed in any way. The food was very well prepared, flavorful and overall satisfying. The young ladies at the counter were very helpful, very sweet and made sure we had everything we needed! Their outdoor seating was calling me back for dinner in warmer weather. read more

I eat here a lot, always order oxtail stew, really good and it's sold out by the end of the week, so I order chicken stew as a substitute it's also good. Good customer service, she knows what my order as soon as I arrive, thanks for delicious oxtails! read more

I've been in here twice, and enjoyed both visits. The curry goat is really good, and they have a large menu. They are a little pricy, but you definitely get what you pay for. read more

I found a new fav spot off of Rt 40 in Aberdeen. Ray's serves delicious food. I recommend the oxtail . Soo savory.! read more

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So I never tried this restaurant when it was still located inside the liquor store when it was in Edgewood, but so happy I tried it at this location and it's so delicious!! Quality and size of the portions of food was great. The time I ordered the jerk chicken I would have preferred that they put the sauce all over the chicken before I had it but they put the sauce on the side which I can see both sides to that. The plantains are great, not too soft but not too crunchy. Their cabbage has been on point each time I have dined at this location which is so exciting for me!! The restaurant is clean and the staff are very nice. I haven't tried any of their drinks other than water but they probably are decent as well. They now didn't have a Spanish menu and you have to have a $10 minimum to use a debit card without a fee. Also they do offer takeout or dine in at this location. read more

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