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    Taste Jamaica

    3.2 (9 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Jerk Chicken Meal
    Nicole H.

    This review shall reflect their quality of food. Basic! Their food truck appears to be clean. The sanitation grade is displayed if you're concerned about that. Service is typical for a food truck, nothing worth mentioning. The main attraction, their food! I paid $19 for the most basic jerk chicken I've ever had. If this is what food taste like in Jamaica, I'm scratching it off my list to visit! There is nothing with recommending on this plate. Unseasoned chicken and cabbage. The rice and peas had the most flavor out of everything but that is not worth $19. Their chicken is comparable in to rotisserie chicken with some kind of sauce (didn't taste like jerk to me). Overall, I'd skip this place. The price and quality does not match.

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    Fred B.

    After weeks of trying I was finally able to order food from this food truck located at the corner of Reynolda and Fairlawn. I called in my order of the Oxtail Meal and the Jerk Chicken Meal! Once I got there I had to wait in line, and the entire order processing is incredibly slow. After I paid, I was given a beeper to notify me when my order was ready - calling in the order accomplished nothing - time to get my order was nearly 40 minutes. The three people in line when I arrived received their food before me even though I'd call the order in over 10 minutes earlier! Not good so far, and of course it was destined to get worse. When I opened my order, miles away, I found that only half my paid for order was there - the Jerk Chicken had flown away. I had no energy to go back into that maelstrom of utter foolishness. I took my losses knowing full well that this bad roll of the dice was not yet done - and of course I was too right! The oxtail was quite nice, what there was of it - after that it was rice with the fewest beans I've encountered in this Jamaican staple, cabbage that was the least of what Jamaican cabbage can be! There is a reason why dogs that chase trucks often live, or not, and I find a life lesson in that thought! I will not chase this truck or its lame food and deplorable service again. Ambiance - 0 Food - 3 Service - 0 Value - 1

    Side view of the Oxtail plate.
    Jewel E.

    Tried this place for the second time and the only changes from my first review was there weren't any butter beans in my oxtail and I tried the new sweet corn menu item. The corn was very sweet with a mildly spicy and salty butter sauce and dollop of sour cream. I felt the sour cream was unnecessary. While the corn was very good, they shouldn't be charging $3.99 for one quarter of an ear. They should have included 2. It's seems like they're gaining popularity. There were 2 customers ahead of me when I arrived and more coming after I left. Maybe next time, I'll try the stew chicken and a beef patty. Customer service was still good, but you do have to wait at least 5 minutes for your food.

    Corner of Reynolda & Fairlawn

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    4 years ago

    The food and the pleasant staff makes me feel the warmth and the love of the island all over again right here in North Carolina

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    Island Vibez

    Island Vibez

    5.0(6 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    I've passed by this place a hundred times... but when a longtime Jamaican buddy visited me this…read morepast weekend and started strongly suggesting Vegan options for dining each day, I decided to finally venture into Island Vibez to see if it could satisfy both a meat-lover (me) and vegetarian's cravings! I'm thrilled to confess that Island Vibez not only didn't disappoint, it actually surpassed my expectations. This tiny corner restaurant is more designed for take-out orders only, however do they offer an outdoors patio seating option for their customers! Unlike several Jamaican spots where attitude awaits you before you even order, this particular cashier (short male with dreadlocks) was not only patient with my friend and I as we went over their menu but kind enough to warn us beforehand that each meal is made fresh-to-order so it takes about 20 minutes before you're indulging. From traditional Caribbean cuisine like Jerk & Curry Chicken, Goat and (my absolute favorite) Oxtails to "islander local favorites" such as Ackee Sawfish, Beef/Chicken patties, hot & cold veggie dishes and Callaloo, you will NOT be letdown by the menu variety and sweet service that awaits you inside of Island Vibez, a true Winston-Salem hidden gem!

    It has been a while since I ordered from here. They have gone from a food truck to a store front on…read more25th street. They need to update their address here and on google. I ordered through Doordash today since I am rarely on that side of town and my food was still warm when it arrived. I have been craving a beef patty and I had heard that they have the best mac n cheese in Winston Salem. I have been hesitant to order because a side of mac n cheese is very pricey. To my shock it was actually enough for 2 servings and worth the price tag. I have to admit it is definitely the best mac n cheese I have ever purchased, even over the well known soul food spots. The mac and cheese was very creamy and yet still had your favorite crispy edges. It was not overpowered with sour cream like so many places locally. The beef patty was nice and spicy and the crust was very flaky. It could stand to have a bit more filling though. I look forward to getting the jerk chicken again and eventually trying their oxtails. I definitely recommend giving them a try.

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    Island Vibez - Ox tail and jerk chicken combo. Definitely worth the price.

    Ox tail and jerk chicken combo. Definitely worth the price.

    Island Vibez - Macaroni & Cheese

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    Rancho de Don Moncho - Empanadas De Carne  Alcapurrias de Carne.. Bacalaitos. (Cod Fish Fritter - flour, cod fish, cilantro and spices)

    Rancho de Don Moncho

    4.0(2 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    Was very pleased with my find today The customer service…read morewas amazing and one thing for sure I will be coming back for more Ordered empanadas 1 Pizza (Mozzarella cheese, Homemade red sauce, seasonings)....$3.50 9 out 10 1 Carne (ground beef)...$3.50 Also 9 out 10 4 of the Alcapurrias de Carne..... 9 out of 10 (Green banana fritter stuffed with ground beef) 1 Bacalaitos...10 out 10 (Cod Fish Fritter - flour, cod fish, cilantro and spices) Very crispy and delicious Mofongo y Carne Frita ....10 out 10 (MOFONGO consist of fried plantains, mashed and mixed with garlic paste and pork cracklings) Choose (1) pork tips, chicken tips or grilled chicken (grilled chicken upon availability) Make sure to give them a try if u want to try some very good Puerto Rican style food. They are at the compare food supermarket Thursday through Saturday and are open from 12 PM to 6 PM

    While at an event at Bailey Park, this food truck was present. I stopped by around 5:05pm and…read moreplaced my order at 5:08pm. They had a special menu for the event. I got wings and fries ($12) for myself. I got pizza empanadas for my sons. I also goy a kola champagne soda. This is a drink from Puerto Rico. After ordering, I was given a buzzer to be notified when it was ready. The staff person were very friendly. The buzzer went off at 5:23pm. The food was hot and fresh. However, the fries and chicken was unseasoned. Ketchup made the fries taste better. I had to eat the chicken how it was, lol. Overall, it was a good deal. My kids enjoyed their empanadas. The kola drink was interesting. It wasn't nasty but I can't say it'll be something I'd crave or be my first option. They are normally open Thursday-Saturday from 12pm-7pm at Compare Foods.

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    Rancho de Don Moncho - Food truck

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    Rancho de Don Moncho - Mofongo y carne frita

    Mofongo y carne frita

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    Mojito Latin Soul Food - Ham Croquettes

    Mojito Latin Soul Food

    4.2(230 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    The menu here is certainly interesting - Toasted Cuban Bread, Authentic Cuban Sandwich, Pan Con…read moreBistec, Chicharron, Masitas, Fried or Grilled Chicken, Madoros, and even Ceviche. I was especially interested in the Toasted Cuban Bread, the Authentic Cuban Sandwich, and the Pan Con Bistec, and tried them all over several visits, along with Chicharrones, Ceviche, plantains, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Ropa Vieja, Street Corn, and more. My experiences here were definitely a mixed bag with both the food and the service. On one visit the service would be fine, and on the next it would be awful. Time for food to arrive on the table varied greatly, even when the restaurant was not especially busy. The Cuban Sandwich is decent but it doesn't scream "South Florida". I was more impressed with the Pan Con Bistec, a better choice in my opinion, as is the Fried Chicken Sandwich especially with a side of sweet plantains or yucca fries. The Toasted Cuban Bread, the Street Corn, and the Ceviche were also pretty good choices, as are the Chicharroes. I did not care for the Ropa Vieja at all, nor the Cuban Deluxe Sandwich, too much going on, croquettes adversely effected both the taste and the texture if the Cuban! I was sorry to hear that the restaurant will close permanently on Aug 24th. The owners site a drop in business due to the downtown parking situation (which likely will only get worse with the coming changes), safety concerns by potential customers, as well as rising costs in almost all areas of operation. Winston will lose yet another solid, sit down restaurant, most likely to be replaced by another fast, casual spot with a trendy, funky menu.

    From the outside, it looks a bit dark and unwelcoming but you enter at what looks like more of a…read moretakeout space. Inside, there's an eating area and it extends out to an outdoor patio. Lots of paintings to give a Latin vibe. The food is Latin and Cuban inspired and the whole menu is annotated with v/gf options!! I love the yucca fries, sweet plantains, and green plantains. The sauce/dip that comes with the yucca fries was bomb - some kind of aioli. The cocktail drinks were okay - a bit small and watered down but the food was awesome! Would come again.

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    Mojito Latin Soul Food - Beef empanada

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    Mojito Latin Soul Food - Cuban with plantains

    Cuban with plantains

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    Taste Jamaica - foodtrucks - Updated September 2026

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