By far, this was my best experience ever!…read more I don't tend to write lengthy reviews unless I am thoroughly impressed with the all-around service, food, and the feel of the location. Canje has taken away my breath. No, literally! I was so full of their delicious food that I felt like I couldn't take another bite. I was filled to the brim with GREATNESS! First, let's break down the staff -- absolutely amazing! The staff was well-versed on the menu items, making you, the customer, feel seen and making recommendations only after they asked if you had allergies of any kind. The appetizer I picked was the Beef Patties, which melted in my mouth before I could even begin to chew. Bite after bite, the buttery crust was the first layer, then next, the beef vanishing as it melted away in my mouth. The Main Attraction was the Fish Rundown, a perfect Jamaican cuisine that I chose to pair with a Guyanese Roti, which took my plate to another level! Have you ever had plantain dumplings? Cause I sure hadn't... This was pure perfection, especially with the kale and coconut flavors that rolled around my palate with every bite. Secondly - West Indian (Wagyu) Beef Curry -- MYYYYYYY GGGAAAWWWDDDDDDD! The flavors were so enticing, and I'm not even a chickpea person, but THIS right here! The way the beef and chickpeas fused together with all those flavors was everything. It all just melted in my mouth from the very first spoonful! Needless to say- if you are from Austin- you are missing out!!!! If you are from anywhere else , 100/10 an ABSOLUTE MUST.

Mum and I came for a meal early in the night before a movie. We had a 615 reservation. Parking was…read moreso easy. And we were sat down quite shortly. The restaurant is really bright and fun and open. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable. She was also very willing to help change things out if he didnt like it. We thoroughly enjoyed the plantains, roti and fish. I did not expect the pepperpot to be sweet and more of a Chinese 5 spice flavour. I personally found it too sweet. We also ordered the flan de queso and rum raisin ice cream. We found the ice cream disappointing... the ice cream felt like a soft serve just topped with raisins and rum. My mum has always loved this flavour and she did not enjoy it too much. I personally love the tart lime and passionfruit flavour of the flan but the flan itself was so rich I felt I was eating a Philly cheese block but I could drink the syrup that was in the bowl

5 stars without a doubt ! Food was amazing, service…read moreincredible, truck was down the street in an accessible area, wait time not bad, flavors on point, portion size reasonable, prices reasonable, setting is nice and there's places you can eat outside. Friendly service.

I sat down yesterday to eat a $13 lunch special: brown stew chicken, rice and peas, steamed…read morecabbage, and plantain, and bit into a piece of chicken that was refrigerator cold. Not lukewarm. Cold. I bit it a second time because I genuinely couldn't believe it. Meanwhile, the rice was so hot it was still visibly steaming from what I can only assume was a microwave, drowned in a watery gravy I never asked for, next to the old cabbage with solidified liquid. I brought the plate back to the counter, explained the chicken was refrigerator cold, and asked them to reheat it. I'm writing this today with an upset stomach. I wish I could say this was a one-time issue. It's not. I've been trying this restaurant, on and off, for over 15 years, and I kept giving them chance after chance because I wanted so badly for it to be good. I first met the owner when he ran a food truck, before the restaurant existed. I was excited; there weren't many Jamaicans in Austin at the time, and I was happy to support one. The rice and peas was so bad I threw the plate away. Years later, I tried the restaurant location. I ordered curry goat, took it to my car, and found the meat flavorless, fatty, and poorly trimmed; basically inedible. I threw it away in the parking lot. I later ordered oxtail through Uber Eats: flavorless again, poorly prepped meat, and an actual rock in the rice and peas. I tried introducing the child to Jamaican food with one of their beef patties, and it was dry and flavorless. Yesterday I ordered the "safest" thing on the menu, brown stew chicken, specifically because I no longer trust myself to spend real money on anything more ambitious here. I still got food that had clearly been microwaved and reheated unevenly, served with a piece of chicken that was still cold. Are we really selling microwaved leftovers out of an established restaurant with a huge kitchen? Jamaican food is something our culture takes real pride in. This restaurant has had a decade and a half to get it right, and instead I've watched it consistently cut corners on seasoning, on prep, and now on basic food safety. I don't say this lightly: if you want real Jamaican food, this isn't where you'll find it, and depending on the day, what you're served may not even be handled safely.

Came here for an early dinner on a Tuesday, I was the only patron. My food came out within a few…read moreminutes of my ordering it. I went for a regular oxtail plate with gungo rice and plantains. Overall I liked it! The oxtail was tender and delicious, the sauce had a nice mix of smoke, sweetness, and a tiny bit of heat. For a regular (as opposed to their large) size plate it felt like a good amount of oxtail I thought based on the description the gungo rice would have a more prominent coconut taste but it was pretty typical Jamaican peas and rice. The star of the plate was the oxtail and the sides don't really factor into my review unless it really stands out in one direction or the other Overall I'd definitely recommend giving them a try and will absolutely be back here to try more of their menu

I have been wanting to try Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant for some time now. Friends were coming into…read moretown and wanted Jamaican food. Ding ding!!! We decided to eat at Bikkle, close to the University of Texas at Austin on Guadalupe Street. Bikkle is known for its authentic Jamaican cuisine such as jerk chicken, oxtails (hard to find anywhere anymore) and curry goat. Between the four of us, we ordered jerk chicken, curry goat, and curry chicken. We all went for red beans and rice with cabbage. All dishes came with plantain, which is one of my favorites. Having been to Jamaica a couple of times, I can report out that this food is authentic! The flavors were swirls of goodness in every bite. The food was also warm when served. We also ordered jerk chicken egg rolls. Just think about that concept for a minute. The jerk chicken egg rolls were exceptionally good. The highlight for me was the curry goat. First, you do not find goats on many menus. The curry goat was tender and oh so flavorful. Some pieces had associated fat. All in all, everyone was happy with their meals. During our dinner, only one person was serving customers. She was super friendly and personable. I must think she was overworked as the stream of customers came in. Now for the décor...if you walked in and looked only at the counter, you would have thought it was a "to go" restaurant only as many "to go" containers were stacked high on the counter. Only one other couple sat down and ate in the restaurants and most folks were picking up their food to go. Even the people eating inside the restaurant were served in "to go" containers. The inside is minimalist with no ornate furnishings and yellow walls, projecting a Caribbean feel. Recommend adding a bit more Jamaican artifacts such palm trees, Jamaican flag, surfboard, etc. It would be a great spot for students, friend meet ups and a causal date night... Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant it was great and represented authentic Jamaican food well! We definitely will be returning.

My experience is based on the Oxtail Grilled Cheese Sandwich that I had and boy do I dream about…read moreit to this day! I was visiting a friend in Austin and we were about to go out on the town and decided we wanted to stop and get some food. They brought me to Traphouse and I saw a posting for the Oxtail Grilled Cheese. I think it was like $18 so I was hoping it would be filling boy it was! It was a great size, had a good amount of oxtail and and it was seasoned so well! I literally have no critiques. We came on a Saturday night and there was music playing but not sure if they have a DJ on certain nights or not. It was a very chill and relaxed environment and I would definitely come back. I had some friends try their vegan patties and they really enjoyed it as well.

Canceled a reservation at a nearby spot to hit this one before going to hang out at a day party…read more Service was quick as it wasnt busy. Music played in the background. It was different hearing "Trap Music" from a caribbean restaurant but it fit the name perfectly. The food was amazing! We had Rasta Pasta with added oxtail, oxtail plate with sweet plantain and greens & escovitch fish with fries. All the dishes were seasoned well with nice sized portions. For drinks we had a lemon drop and I was made a rum punch which isn't on the drink menu. Shout out to RJ the new Executive Chef. He realized my first snapper wasnt up to his standard and cooked a new one for me before the first one came out. Can't wait to see what he does with the upcoming menu change.

Finally got to try this place and I was not disappointed one bit!…read more I had to check it out in person too. Really nice spot that has a lot of seating. It was nice and cool on this hot summer day. Service was great and pretty quick. The food is really tasty! The spice was perfect in my opinion. Not too much but enough to get the nose a little drainy lol! The oxtail and chicken was superb! I don't come across many Jamaican food restaurants, so thankfully they nailed it. Can't wait to try something else on the menu here. Thank you!

I'm a huge fan of authentic Jamaican food, so I was really excited to pop into Tony's this…read moreafternoon. While the kitchen definitely knows how to bring the flavor, the rest of the experience was less than exceptional. When we walked in, I asked the staff for their local favorites. I expected them to say jerk chicken, but they immediately suggested the oxtail. It felt a little bit like they were trying to clear out the fridge, but we decided to be adventurous and ordered both the oxtail and the chicken anyway. With two sodas, the total came out to about $50. The counter help seemed not overly enthusiastic about us being there, but we drove a distance to get here. The first thing we noticed was the lighting--or lack thereof. It was so darkly lit inside that it felt a bit gloomy, almost like they were trying to save on the electric bill. When our food arrived in plastic boxes, the presentation was a bit of a mystery. It looked messy and "muddy" on the plate, to the point where I didn't even snap a photo. You definitely have to trust the process here because it doesn't look like a gourmet presentation. The food does taste good. Once we closed our eyes and dove in, the kitchen totally redeemed itself. The flavors were surprisingly authentic and very close to what I love about Jamaican cooking. The meat was super tender and full of flavor, the rice was nicely seasoned, and the fried plantains were a sweet, and delicious. Tony's has a ton of potential because the chef clearly has skills. BUT, for $50, I do wish the restaurant had a bit more energy, brighter lights, and prettier plating. Personally, I feel as though their prices are a little steep for what you get. If you don't mind a super casual, dark atmosphere and messy presentation, the tasty seasoning makes it worth a try.

Great Puerto Rican food located in East Austin. It's a food truck in a little part of town where…read morethere are other food trucks present too. There is music and outside tables with shade. I ate the pernil plate that comes with rice and a side (I got Yucca). Also tried the chicken empanada and their plaintains. It's a great mix of food for the meal and I enjoyed how tender and tasty the pork was. Free street parking available.

No soy puertorriqueña, pero mi pareja sí y llevamos más de 10 años juntos. Cada vez que venimos…read moreaquí él dice que se siente como en casa. La comida tiene ese sabor auténtico boricua que no se encuentra fácil en Texas.

It was my first time dining at this Cuban restaurant in South Austin, and it definitely won't be my…read morelast! The atmosphere was beautiful, warm, and inviting from the moment we walked in. The staff was friendly, and our server, Daniella, was attentive and provided excellent service throughout our meal. The food was delicious, full of authentic flavor, well-prepared, and served in generous portions. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I look forward to coming back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

Had to ask for our food twice because the bartender just wouldn't acknowledge us…read more There was only 2 other tables in the entire place. What are we doing here? Didn't even eat my second round of cold food I had to ask for. Two items were also wrongly priced on our check. Overall bad service.

Authentic Jamaican Flavors!…read more I had the chance to try Taste of Jamaica at an event in Austin, and it was such a great experience! I believe it was at this year's Beer Festival, and their food truck caught my eye. While I don't handle spice or heat very well, I found most of the dishes to be manageable and absolutely delicious. What stood out most was the authenticity of the food--you can tell how much care goes into crafting each dish. I highly recommend giving this spot a try if you're craving authentic Jamaican flavors. It's a food experience worth having!

This food truck is awesome. They have my fav, plantains. But go there for their jerk chicken and…read morecurry dish. So tender, moist and awesome. Their empanadas are the bomb! So flavorful. Ask for a taste and you will be ordering it. The owner is so friendly and nice. Must try!

Man, we used to love this place. I wanted to go there tonight and come back with a review that…read morebrought up their star rating but I just can't. It's not just the prices - it's clear that costs have gone up for restaurants - but this was just somewhere we used to really like stopping by but won't go back. Drinks were strong but completely imbalanced and when you order off their cocktail menu, you'd expect better. The only highlight was the mariquitas, but the accompanying sauce wasn't adding to them at all. The Cubanos went WAY down in quality. The fish was SUPER fishy in the over salted seafood paella (and for $42, we do expect more from the dish) and the other appetizers and such were all below average. Service was prompt and efficient but probably because we were one of only three tables in the restaurant during prime dining time. Just sad, because I know this is yet another Austin jewel that isn't going to last. Way too many other places to spend nearly $300 on a meal for four in Austin that will blow your mind. This was just a disappointment.

Chill vibes Super yum…read moreAll of the Empanadas were fantastic. The ceviche was light and delicious.