Seriously, you need to come here…read more It's located in a dining hall at the back end. Very hole in the wall type of place. But listen, I don't care where you live; it's worth the trip. The jerk chicken was amazing and very generous, a little spicy, but not you have to down some milk. The cabbage, I feel is the real standout in this meal. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. The chicken curry was also a little spicy but again, you're not drowning in water. Also seasoned to perfection. The service was amazing, and the food was delivered to us very quickly (we ate at the hall). I highly recommend this place and try the grapefruit soda. You'll love it!

5/5 Food - pricing matched with the quality traditional food. Savory and a solid choice whether…read morejerk chicken or curry w roti. 4/5 Ambiance - I mean it's a food hall. 5/5 customer service solid cause we came for dinner and there was an event nearby so place was packed. They handled rush well and I didn't have to wait too long either so the operations move quick

Food is bland. If you don't like flavor you'll like it. I'm very disappointed. It could see myself…read moretrying another item at some point, but this is just not good. It's hot, but not flavorful. I recommend finding something more authentic. The portions are big. Remember to order rice as a side for the plates. I could have shared this with my husband and children.

Island Breeze always has the Delicious Oxtail plate. I don't know if it's me, but it appears that…read moreeach time I go the meat is shrinking and I'm just getting bones and gravy!!!! I'm really missing Coleys in Los Angeles!!

The BEST! Jamaica food without going to LA (@ Blessings by SoFi stadium)…read moreThe oxtails with rice & peas was my signature dish that I love to order and it satisfied! Can't wait to go back to try other menu items Clean,small restaurant with friendly staff offering good service

The food was very good. It can be hard to find good bbq spot. This place was good and I will be…read moregoing back again. Their ribs, cornbread and beans is very good.

Food is delicious!! The fish was super fresh and flaky. Oxtails were fall off the bone and the…read moregravy got better each bite. Jerk wasn't super spicy just had that kick to it so that was nice. Mac and cheese had a hint of an Italian blend of spices which was surprising but irresistible. Besides the food the vibe the owner had is super genuine and extra hospitable. Respect! We'll be back!!

Real Jamaican oxtails.Expensive but good! I'm used to the plantain & festival coming with the meal…read more I paid extra for the sides. The closest to Lee's Caribbean that I've had. Delicious! Everytime I'm in the area I'm stopping by.

Great food and friendly service. Happy to explain items you might not familiar with, excellent…read morehappy hour as well.

The customer service was amazing but the food was so, so. They will give you a test try of the food…read moreand I had the jerk check and it was cool. The Ambience was clean organized so that wasn't the problem. However, at the end of the day, I did pick The Beria tacos, and my Man got the jerk, chicken, macaroni and cheese and plantains. He stated the mac & cheese was just OK seems like it came out of the box. He said the plantings were good. The jerk chicken was just ok

After craving Jamaican food for what feels like forever, I finally decided to search Yelp on my way…read morehome from working in LA and came across The Taste of the Caribbean in Long Beach - and wow, this hit the spot in a way I've been missing for too long. For context, I've always loved Jamaican food and even have family who make incredible, authentic dishes, but I haven't had anything close to that in a year. So my expectations? High. My craving? Even higher. I ordered the jerk chicken dinner with peas & rice and cabbage medley, and some plantains - to go. First off, the service was amazing. The woman who helped me was genuinely warm and welcoming, and you can tell she cares about what she's serving. When I ordered, she asked if I wanted the jerk sauce on the side and made sure I was okay with the spice level when I said no. That attention to detail matters. The food came out quickly (it was mid-afternoon and not busy), and everything stayed warm all the way home--which is always a win for takeout. Now let's talk about the food: The portion was generous, the flavors were on point, and everything tasted fresh. The jerk chicken had that perfect smoky, spicy kick - exactly what I was hoping for. The rice and peas and cabbage medley were a great balance to the heat, and the plantains were sweet and perfectly cooked. I did notice another review complaining about the spice level being too high... and honestly, I had to laugh a little. Have you had jerk chicken before? It's supposed to be spicy - that's the whole point. Personally, that comment is part of what made me choose this place, and it delivered. If you don't like spice, jerk might not be your thing - but I'm sure there are milder options if you ask. Bonus: they offer online ordering and delivery through Uber Eats and Postmates, which makes it even easier to get your fix. Overall, this place brought back the flavors I've been missing for so long. I'll absolutely be back - and probably sooner rather than later.

Meal prep for the week : curry chicken to go…read more Wow first time here and this is a culinary experienceeeee! Love the flavors Sorrel drink fireeeee Curry chicken fiireeee Roti fiireeee 10/10 coming back

Good food. We had the stew chicken plate, oxtails a la carte, beef empanada and sorrel…read more Everything tasted pretty good. I appreciate the owner walking us through the menu. She explained that the Panamanian style oxtails they serve are more sweet than savory. Portions were decent. Prices were pretty steep for me. $80 for everything including tip. Small restaurant with sit down tables available. Street metered parking available.

**updated: dear owner, who like to argue I totally forgot to mention that the sample of the…read moremacaroni was tasty. The food was nasty and I'm telling you the truth I kept using my gravy as you called me to try to help the chicken, but the fish was good and also trust me the price was never an issue. I am mentioning the price so that way people would know how much I paid. I don't care about that bill. I'm letting them know how much I paid for food I didn't like The outdoor patio area was nice, and we enjoyed sitting out there. However, the customer service and staff personality could use improvement; it seemed like the owner was the one serving us. Unfortunately, the jerk chicken was awful--it tasted off and was quite unpleasant. The oxtails with peas and rice were just okay, and I noticed they forgot to include the plantains. The large red snapper was acceptable for my taste, although my sister thought it was good. Overall, I wouldn't consider returning. With a bill of $161, I didn't feel it was worth it, and I chose not to leave a tip. I like to feel appreciated and enjoy my food. It wasn't hot ( only fish) Also all the owner do on these review is make excuses and argue Dang!