Very good food with lots of flavor. Good prices and good portions. Had their croquettes with…read morechimi-Mayo for an appetizer and they were amazing. I had the Cuban sandwich and my daughter had one of their bowls with plantains, it was all wonderful. Will be visiting 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.

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

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

This hot and spicy Caribbean cuisine is amazing. My favorite is the jerk pasta noodles but I also…read morelove the beans and rice and the coco bread is an added bread twist. I can't wait to enjoy their Ox-tails I heard they were great. This place is an in-and-out little dive but the food is worth it.

Very disappointed with my experience. The older lady taking orders was extremely rude simply…read morebecause I didn't like the food and returned it. I wasn't asking for a refund--I just didn't want the oxtails or jerk, and she didn't offer an alternative or try to help. Her attitude was extremely nasty. As someone of Jamaican and Panamanian descent who has eaten Jamaican food my whole life, being treated that way was especially disheartening. I was even told not to come back. I could have easily taken this situation further, especially given my position in the restaurant industry, but I chose not to. I simply expected basic respect and professionalism. Unfortunately, the way I was treated left a very bad impression.

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!

I went to this place once before and was lukewarm about it, so I decided to give it another try…read more Kind of wish I hadn't. My friend and I stopped in for some light bites early in the evening before going to a bar that doesn't serve food. The ambiance is nice. I did find it odd that the hostess seemed surprised we were "just walking in" since there was almost no one there. It took a pretty good while for our server to greet us, but we weren't in a hurry. We ordered mojitos and they were terrible. The lime and mint weren't muddled, rather just garnishes, so the drinks had no flavor. Unfortunately, that was the theme with the food too. We ordered blistered shishitos, empanadas, and ceviche. The empanadas came out first and the picadillo inside tasted like manwich sloppy joes with sugar added. It didn't have any Cuban flavors at all-- no cumin, alcaparrado, cilantro-- just sweet tomato paste. Next came the ceviche, which was unlike any ceviche I've ever had. It seemed to be maybe poached in coconut milk or something? It didn't have any discernible citrus flavor (or really, any flavor at all). It was just a pile of bland shrimp with nothing else in it-- no chiles, onion, tomato, or seasonings. Honestly, the plantain chips served with the ceviche were the best thing we had. Finally, we had the blistered shishitos. They weren't really 'blistered' much, so they were overly firm. They also could've used some sea salt or any kind of seasoning. They had a smoky flavor, but a fake one, like they were blasted with a butane torch rather than cooked over a flame. They tasted like someone had put out a cigarette on them. Very disappointing meal for over $100. Definitely will not be back.

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.

My wife and I were in Birmingham for a couple of days. We read about Jake's Soul Food Cafe in…read moreHoover on Google and decided to give it a try. We're glad we did. My wife had Port of Spain's Curry Chicken and I had the Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Both were good and flavorful. The chicken was meaty, tender, and juicy. We both had "cabbage with soul" and fried sweet plantains for our sides. Both dishes came with sweet cornbread. The chicken was good, but the cabbage with soul and cornbread were the stars of the plate. Oh, man, that cabbage was mighty fine. We talked with the GM afterward and she said we have to try the Pork Chops with gravy and collards. When we make it back there one day we will do that. If you're in Hoover, give them a try.

Easily one of the best Caribbean cuisines I've ever had in my life. The service was extremely nice,…read moreand they truly make you feel like you're at home. Everything was at a reasonable price and you REALLY get a lot out of what you're paying for. I tried lamb for the first time, and let me just say that this set the standard EXTREMELY high! I don't understand how this place doesn't get more attraction, it's very nice and deserves more attention. Good job Carib Kitchen! (PS- try the lamb! It's simply delicious )

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.