This is a bonafide hole in the wall, ultra local small restaurant. Do not be turned off by the dead end block it is on that looks unruly, or the glass separating the cashier/host from you. I found free parking pretty easily on the block and ducked in. I had no idea what I was doing bc there are no menus. It is cafeteria style. Choose small, medium, or large container and tell them what you want. Mac is an extra $2 and sweet plantains an extra $1. I knew I hit the jackpot when I saw all the local folks just hanging out, eating and talking. Anyway, the owner is super sweet and friendly. If you are confused, she will explain everything to you. And she offered me free samples when I was unsure of what to order. Nobody does that anymore! If they let you try before you buy, it is always a good sign. Omgggg, she had me at curry goat, and then threw in a free sample of the oxtail and it was over. Both are delicious and I have always felt that oxtail cannot beat out goat, because it is my favorite mammal to eat, but alas, I was wrong. I ordered a medium size plate and she piled ON the food. Her husband is the chef, and that man can cook! I will definitely be returning because that jerk chicken was whispering sweet nothings to me the whole time I was there. read more

Sweet Spice - Oxtail! - Caribbean Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

The food was definitely worth the trip. I ordered the oxtail meal. The oxtails was nicely seasoned the rice and peas were also tasty. I sat in the establishment . Which worked to My benefit. Wasn't too hot considering the dreary weather outside. I was able to enjoy my food peacefully. Very nice service upon arrival and ordering my food. I will definitely come back again. read more

Sweet Spice - Outside establishment - Caribbean Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

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I usually catch the food truck in Mount Vernon they have some of the best jerk chicken taste just like my fav place Jamaica so glad I came across the truck! BEST JERK IN WESTCHESTER read more

Sweet Spice - Jerk Chicken Lunch - Caribbean Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

Good food quality flavor simple setting. I haven't had anything there I didn't like and been going for 5 years.

I found this spot on Yelp and since it had so many positive reviews, I just had to try it out! I came here just for their oxtail since I was interested in making it as well and I absolutely loved the food. The only downside is that it was expensive for the small portion but the reviews did warn about that. The oxtail was very tender and fell off the bone. The rice and veggies were perfectly cooked and seasoned as well so it complemented the oxtail well. This is a nice hole in the wall spot so give it a shot! read more

Sweet Spice - a container of meat and cabbage with a fork - Caribbean Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

I was so excited to try out this spot. As someone who grew up eating Jamaican food, I know what I'm ordering and how I want it made. Upon entry, I noticed a gentleman behind the counter. I greeted him, and asked if he had any ackee and Saltfish ready. He said he did, so I asked him to show me what the medium sized bowl looks like. I was satisfied thinking I'd get a full plate. Wrong. I then asked him the price of dumplings. Keep in mind, his demeanor was very cold; he seemed agitated by the questions I was asking. I asked if he could add two extra dumplings to my order. He said the order already comes with dumplings. Sir, I still want two extra dumplings so please Anyway, I expressed this is my first time visiting, and that this establishment was recommended by my coworkers (I'm side eyeing them going forward) the gentleman didn't seem to care about anything I was saying. As I waited for my food, I noticed the positive affirmation quotes near the register. I thought that was dope! Anyway fast forward, I get home, and realize the dumplings are all raw and the ackee & saltfish was COLD. I re-heated and it was beyond SALTY, way too much spice, and then I notice the strand of hair after two bites. I'm beyond disgusted!! I want to go back and ask for a refund, but I'll take the $17 loss. As LIVID as I am right now, I'd rather not go back and make a scene. You don't play with food. You don't know how anyone will react to the unsanitary conditions you've presented. To the gentleman who served me this trash: I know we all have bad days; life is a lot right now, but it costs NOTHING to be kind. Take a deeper look into what the actual issues are at hand and change the narrative. I'm not sure if you're the owner, but what you served was beyond inedible! Do better! read more

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Good luck to anyone who wants to eat inside this place on a hot day, thankfully I got food for takeout so I didn't stay long. Ambiance is really casual and really hot with a small fan that does nothing to cool the place down in extreme heat. The lady who was working didn't seem like she wanted to be there and the ordering process is tedious. The menu is behind the counter and it's hard to see the full assortment of things they sell. I also tried ordering the oxtail by itself which is apparently illegal so I got a big platter of oxtail with their cabbage salad. Taste-wise the oxtail was well seasoned and tender and the cabbage salad was fine, but portion wise the woman gave me 1/3 of the box with oxtail and 2/3 cabbage salad. I wish I had taken a picture but my partner and I were so hungry after working out, we devoured the box and we had to go out again to get more food. I believe we were charged $27 for the large portion which is on the higher end considering we didn't get a lot of protein. If you need your protein fix, save yourself the money and get yourself two rotisserie chickens from Costco for 10 dollars, at least you're guaranteed to be full. read more

Pretty decent spot. Prices were fair. Got the ox tail, goat curry and jerk chicken. All of them were good. I enjoyed the goat curry the most. read more

Sweet Spice Restaurant is the best in the area. The food is delicious, fresh and authentic, service is fast (the perfect quick meal option during lunchtime) and the staff is so pleasant that you feel appreciated as a customer. I go at least once a week for the stewed chicken with rice and beans (chicken is tender and rice is cooked perfectly). read more

We got the jerk chicken and oxtail and they were good. The oxtail was a bit salty in my opinion but still bomb. Def a take out place, and soooo good. Feels more like its run from someones house kitchen and I love it. read more

THE best Jamaican food in New Rochelle, hands down! Highly recommend 10/10. Fried chicken, oxtail, stew chicken and curry chicken are some of my faves from here. read more

I enjoy driving long distances to try new food places specially family owned and I'm so glad I came across this hidden gem. I've been trying to find a good Jamaican food spot and I believe I finally found it. The quality of food was really good, fresh and delicious. The Mango Carrot juice I tried is so refreshing and reminds me of my childhood. The woman upfront was super helpful and explained everything that was available. The place is small but those are the best places, it's nice to get your food and take it to go. I will be coming back, Thanks! read more

Sweet Spice - Mango Carrot Juice - Caribbean Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

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I highly recommend Sweet Spice. The food is absolutely delicious and the owner is amazing. Be sure to book them for your events.

Delicious and always served with smiles! This family restaurant desrves 10 stars! I have tried everything and there's nothing I wouldn't eat again. Ox tail is my fave. Must try! read more

Not the best stew chicken in the neighborhood, but their curry goat is phenomenal! The service was great and friendly. The curry goat was well seasoned and tender, falls off the bone. The stew chicken was dryyy and the rice and pease were hard. I will definitely come back for the goat m and maybe try the curry chicken m, but for now the stew chicken is a no for me dog! read more

So as a Jamaican-American (aka I was not born there but I grew up on cooked food solely) I find this place to be fantastic and on point. Now I didn't want to share this gem of an establishment in fear that it would get too popular but I just had my lunch and if I could go back and give the cook a hug... I would. The food is excellent in so many ways; the flavor and that yummy spicy heat lingers oh so good! I have had most of their menu like the Curry Shrimp; Curry Chicken; Brown Stew Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Oxtails, Pepper Shrimp; all the soups; Fried Chicken all with rice and peas. I have never been dissatisfied. Good amount of food for the price. Now caution if you are in a hurry as this establishment is normally a one woman or man show. With Sweet Spice being so popular to the westindian locals it may be a quick visit if it's empty BUT if it's lunch time you can wait up to 20 minutes to be served. I say its worth it damit! I even buy in bulk 2 to 4 meals at a time. (I pitty the person that stands behind me... I know I cause some of the wait). The food is so tasty and well seasoned that I highly recommend! read more

Sweet Spice - Caribbean Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

Sweet Spice is a tiny spot tucked away on a quiet and unassuming side-street of New Rochelle. What it lacks in aesthetic and menu variety, it makes up for in flavor. I liked it! I wouldn't bring a date here, and I wouldn't have a meeting here, but if we're talking about Caribbean take-out or a quick bite with some friends--that's Sweet Spice's sweet-spot. One look at the menu gives the authenticity vibe. They've got the oxtail, curry goat, callaloo, ackee, etc.--all the stuff you expect to see at a real Caribbean place. The inside is little, with a counter and 4 or 5 small tables in a room to the left. Parking on the street. They have a small selection of sodas and other drinks; no alcohol. I don't think i'd dine-in here, but it's great for take-out. They deliver for orders over $15 (no delivery charge) and they accept credit cards. The menu is small, but they had what I wanted and I found it to be really tasty. I ordered the medium-sized Brown Stew Chicken. The sauce and the meat were really tasty, seasoned very well, cooked properly and full of flavor. They came over white rice with cabbage, onion, corn, and green beans on the side. It was a pretty standard lunch, but the guy at the counter packed it in the container and gave me a good amount of food. Service was friendly and my food was ready when I arrived (I ordered ahead for pickup). At around $7 for a small, $9 for a medium, and $12 for a large, I thought it was a bit pricey but they gave a good amount of food. All things considered, it's a dive of a place in an easily-missed location, but they're definitely cooking up some tasty stuff back in the kitchen. A+ for Caribbean take-out. read more

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Spot off North Ave. I ordered Oxtail, rice & cabbage and it was delicious! Probably overdid it by ordering Mac & Cheese but it was good too read more

I live in CaliforniLiterally every time I am in or even near New Rochelle, I make a point to stop at Sweet Spice. If you crave authentic Jamaican food, this is the place. The family that runs the business is wonderful. Even on days when they have run out of plantain, they'll cook up a batch just for me. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! read more

Oxtail was great. I bought 4 servings, brought it to an event and everyone loved it! I will definitely be back. read more

Sweet Spice - Oxtail! Yeah! - Caribbean Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

The fish tea, the SSS, lobster salad & oxtails, do I need to say more? One of my favorite restaurants when visiting Jamaica!

So happy I made it back to Sweet Spice. I couldn't check in while there due to WiFi . The food is amazing of course. The oxtails are so delicious and tender. I'm super mad with myself that I wasn't really on a health kick the last time I visited Negril because when I went in to get the oxtail I found out that they serve Irish moss smoothies along with other healthy smoothies. If you don't know what Irish moss is please research. Your welcome! read more

Pretty much every item my husband and I order tastes so good, well seasoned. I especially love the curry goat and barbecue fried chicken. All the staff are pleasant. Highly recommended. read more

Such a hidden gem in downtown New Rochelle! I discovered this restaurant from New Rochelle Street Fair and I had to check out the restaurant location immediately. Man, do judge a book by its cover. I had one of the best meals here. Less than 14 bucks gets you a big plate of oxtail, cabbages and rice and peas. Let you tell you about the oxtail, it is so tender but still has a nice chew. Beautiful big pieces of oxtails that are perfectly cooked and seasoned. The cabbage adds crunch to your bites. The rice and peas absorbed that delicious sauce and you just can't stop eating. Will definitely come back many many times. read more

Hey guys dickie S here, just found another secret hot spot , don't be afraid of the store front , the jerk chicken in this joint is the best I've had in a long time , true jerk chicken, be sure to get the sauce on the chicken. Not a place to bring someone for a first date thou. The chicken is the shit !! read more

I sampled their brown stew chicken with rice and peas and cabbage at the recent New Rochelle Street Fair! It was so tasty and flavorful . I sucked the bones . YUM .def worth a try .what a treat read more

Sweet spice is a gem in the city of New Rochelle. Taste turned up. True to its name. Jerk Chicken roasted perfectly with a killer sauce and rice and peas that is not to be taken lightly. There isn't anything I haven't tried that wasn't note worthy I just don't have all the words to say. Lol. Bottom line try it! read more

The food was cold and oily. It didn't taste good at all. I returned everything and got a refund.