We stopped here passing through town. What a delightful and surprising find! Authentic Latin…read moreflavors and genuinely friendly service. I would have no hesitation driving an hour from home to visit again!

This is our local Colombian restaurant.Great for breakfast,lunch,or dinner.I had lunch with a…read morecoworker.He had a Cuban .I had the picadillo ground beef bowl.It had seasoned ground beef with rice ,black beans,and plantains.So delicious.Service is always great.They also have mojitos, margaritas,and other tropical drinks.The building itself has great atmosphere.It has a window for takeout.A great lunch for The Working Man Review.

His oxtails be so old,I tried 3 times and each time they be really old. Its a no for meread more

I'll start by saying the flavor of the jerk chicken was good…read more It's not a Caribbean owned and operated so don't expect that. Service is Slllllloooooooowwwwww. Pack your patience. Owner took our order, then left shortly after. leaving one person to run the show. Hence the slow service. Sides are small but it's justified by the price. My jerk chicken although the taste was good. Was not cooked all the way. The bone and meat near the bone was red. We don't live in the area so we won't be back and probably will not try them again should we ever travel to that area

This was a DoorDash order, but the food arrive hot and fresh…read more The jerk chicken had great flavor. The rice and beans were the best thing on the place. Will order with every meal. The broccoli was a throw away. Delivered to me so I can speak to the fiscal restaurant itself.

I love this restaurant. The food and the service is top notch. The brown stew chicken and curry…read moregoat are my favorite dishes.

This review is on a catering order for a 50th birthday party. Ms. Jodie was the instrumental to get…read morethis order done for 60-70 ppl. We ended up updating the order to be fulfilled in half pans so 2 can fit in the chafing pans. That worked out perfectly! Pick up was simple and easy, however they didn't have boxes. Each pan easily went into my truck but required a few trips back & forth. The quality of the food was super fresh, enough spice and the rice & peas were the star of the show. Not a drop was left! Cabbage, jerk chicken, plantains, cocktail beef patties & rasta pasta made for something everyone could eat. Guests were pleased and there was plenty to send relatives home with a plate. If you're in the Dallas/Hiram area, check them out.

I'm always looking for Caribbean spots near by, so I was happy to come across this spot…read more Called to make sure they had o tail & the lady was pleasant. Business was flowing when I arrived. Seems like everyone was ordering to go since it was a Friday night, but they did have a seating area too. It's what you'd expect of a whole in the wall spot. Not sure what the bathrooms are like, cus I stayed in the front. Only thing I didn't see, but might've been ok the menu was the Jamaican patty display. I ordered an oxtail plate with rice & peas, cabbage, & plantain. The rice & peas were kinda soft -- I prefer mine more stern. The plantains were a bit rubbery like they sat out for a lil while, the oxtails had a sweet flavor to it, but the cabbage was fresh. Portion size was decent. Got the large for $30+ & had left overs. I'd come back again, but would prolly stick to a small - which is $19 before taxes.

Yaaaaay: I'm new in the area and I think I found my new go-to spot for weekends. It's off season…read morenow, but I went to their Mardi Gras party; fun, fun, fun! Good drinks, great service, I did not have food but really fell in love with the atmosphere: they have a pool and outdoor stage so I'll be back. The building and docks were very clean, this is a little gem on the River!

Would give it a zero if I could. Bartender was rude. Had to go to the bar to order. Bartender…read moreyelled curse words across the place the entire time. Drinks had hardly any alcohol in them. Come here if you want attitude. Sleepy service, poor food quality, and when we asked why it was like this they stated that their kitchen was backed up, yet the restaurant was damn near empty. Save your money and time. This place needs new management.

Guess it's good if you want to drink beer. Empanadas were gross! Chicken wings decent…read more Atmosphere is totally bar. Can understand bartender being waitperson since shortages of staff everywhere. He did a decent job until things got busy. Wish I had known that it was more bar than restaurant

Hidden gem alert!…read more Came to Lake Martin for a friends birthday trip and was brought to this place by our friend whose house we stayed in. Ambiance: this place is is a vibe. It's got a dance floor, an outside beach with games, and a cool set up. I will say the bathrooms are definitely worth checking out. Food: the food was really great. The skewers were on point. The wings were amazing. Everything was just so well done that I really have no complaints. Service: fantastic. This place is owned by a husband/wife team plus a few other workers and they were very accommodating to our large group. Location: It's off the beaten path, you definitely would not expect it to be there when driving. Will be returning! Amazing.

Cayo Coco has been on my list of restaurants to try for a few months now, and I can confidently say…read morethat I'll be back soon! I genuinely could have ordered almost anything off the menu; everything sounded delicious. Unfortunately, I don't have the budget or the ability to consume every dish off the menu, so my boyfriend and I settled on splitting 2 small plates and 1 entree. What we ordered: -Smoked Fish Fritters: a Cuban delicacy. Still thinking about how good these were. Plenty to share! -Snapper Ceviche: personally not my thing, but my boyfriend loved this. I honestly wanted to like this, but the raw fish started to weird me out. -Jerk Chicken: served atop a tomato/bbq risotto that was devine. The inside here is so cozy and slightly tropical. They have a huge alcoholic selection too if that's your vibe. I'm so excited to return and try some more dishes!

Cayo Coco restaurant missed the mark for me. I really enjoyed how the dining areas really lean into…read morethe tropical theme. I ordered the Espresso Martini ($14); it was lacking something in the flavor, but that could possibly be from me going against the grain when ordering. I had the jerk chicken, it was not a true jerk chicken ($29) it was basically grilled chicken with sauce so when expecting something more authentic it was disappointing to say the least. The tamarind caesar ($15) was also different than I expected; although I would make a trip for it, I would order it again when visiting. The best thing I tried was actually the typhoon brusssel sprouts ($12), I was very happy with them and honestly would have been okay if that was the only thing I ordered. The wait staff was great, very personable and being willing to dicuss the menu and give suggestions. Espresso Martini(Vodka-Carajillo) 7/10 flavor is not what accustomed to might have been better with the Rum normally fixed with. Tamarind Caesar- at first glance definitely not my regular Caesar. Definitely not an average Caesar the lettuce is grilled giving it a smoky flavor, caught off guard but I would order again. 8/10 Jerk Chicken- overall was a good dish first time trying farro wasn't sure what to expect made me think of oatmeal, the mango salsa and sauce on the chicken was good the chicken itself was a bit dry but still good. Overall I would give the dish a 7.5 I rarely order chicken out and I think this was a reminder why. Typhoon Brussel Sprouts- had great taste 9/10 I could come back and get a drink with the Brussels. Would consider the Star of the night The price was consistent with the area, nothing seemed overly priced. Portions were also large enough to be split so if with a group and wanting to try multiple items you would be able to do it and have enough.

excellent staffing up front. most helpful…read more most importantly our meal arrived fast and hot. not to mention good. don't miss the beef tart with jerk sauce or the gravy smothered pork chop.

As Duke, I declare and decree this Soul Food Cafe as the best restaurant in Hoover, AL…read more This hidden gem isn't so hidden, in fact, it is well known beyond the City. We frequently visit this location and the ambience is always 10 out of 10. The staff is well versus with the climate of the customers. They often check to make sure you have everything you need, plus a little bit more. The smiles and the vibrant welcome in this restaurant is superb. To describe the food is beyond comprehension in words, I believe after trying the catfish plate the crispiness of the outside golden shell, the melting texture and the moisture of the inside of every catfish is superb with every bite and is a 10 out of 10. My goal is to try the whole menu! 10 out of 10

So I didn't think I would find Authentic Trinidadian food in Alabama but I did. Walking in I was…read moregreeted by the friendly cook Dianne who told us the special for the day but we already ordered Doubles on the drive in. Let's start with the doubles; Bara was nice and soft, flavorful channa and with the cucumber and tambourine source to top it off brought back memories of home 10/10. I also order the stew chicken, red beans and rice and felt as if I was eating a traditional Trinidadian Sunday lunch on a Saturday 10/10. This restaurant is a small family owned establishment in which I would tell anyone in the AL area to give it a try.

Delicious food served up buffet style with an amazing heart and atmosphere of hospitality. A great…read morefind as we were traveling through. If we lived locally, we would stop in often! Highly recommend!