Omg.... I've been waiting patiently to go to a roti shop. Well my daughter in law recommended Trini…read moreSpice. I was in heaven, acting like a child at the candy store. I have a Beef Roti and Apple J... Yummy lick your fingers gooodd... I also got Crix Biscuit, sweet and salty prunes.,Shandy, macaroni, cheese, Cadbury Chocolate. All the Trini Saying was Cute and Funny. Go Check them out.. on 8/29 there's an Independence Celebration taking place. Can't wait to get back there.

Been meaning to come here for a while now and finally got the chance to come here with the family…read more We ordered Doubles, Aloo Pie, Dal, Roti, Pumpkin, and got Cream Sodas for drinks. All the food was amazing and the people who seemed to be the owners were super nice. Place isnt too big but there was nobody there as we went right when they opened up. I will certainly be back here sooner than later

Friendliest service and wonderfully fresh bus up shut are standouts at Pepper's Island. This Ybor…read moreCity Trini restaurant is packed with flavor and energizing Calypso music. They were out of doubles, and one type of roti, but the bus up was fresh out the oven, and paired beautifully with the spicy curry goat, chana and potatoes. Their drink selection is a treat as well, and we enjoyed an ice cold Red Stripe as well as a Champagne Cola while we waited. The owner was so hospitable, checking on us multiple times, and the server made us feel at home as well. Worth a stop on your next visit to Ybor City.

The food here was tasty. Ordered a curry chicken option one and it was so good. The hot sauce…read moreprovided is dangerous, there is a super spicy one and a hot one. That super spicy one is very hot so exercise caution. The service was outstanding, the owners are very friendly and interact with their customers. Love the ambiance and decor. Street parking is your only option when visiting Pepper's Island. Gotta come back to see DJ Jeff on the ones and twos!

Yah Mon is truly the most exquisite and classiest Caribbean restaurant my husband and I have ever…read moredined in. I still remember when he first told me about it -- he said I would fall in love with both the food and the atmosphere. He was absolutely right. From the moment we walked in, I was captivated by the restaurant's stunning, designer‑styled décor and the warm, inviting ambiance. And the food? I fell in love instantly. There is no Caribbean restaurant in the entire Tampa Bay Area that can outdo Yah Mon. Their dishes taste exactly as beautifully as they are presented on the menu -- flavorful, authentic, and crafted with excellence. The owners, Janice and Andrew, are a beautiful couple, and their children graciously assist with serving and hosting. Their family's unity, kindness, and dedication shine through every detail of the dining experience. My husband and I pray that God's continuous blessings remain upon Janice, Andrew, and their entire family as they continue to thrive in the restaurant business. May Yah Mon's phenomenal, God‑given savory flavors endure for generations to come. Dr. Mercury & Asha Thomas‑Ha

I hate I don't have better things to say about this spot that we were really excited to try. I will…read moresay that upon arrival, everything seemed to be going fine. The owner greeted us at the door, it was fairly empty so there was no wait and we were seated right away. The ambiance is nice. It does look like you've stepped into the VIP area of a restaurant, so it was cute -- not fancy, but cute. The owner then told us about the restaurant being inspired by his mother, they've been around for 10 years, explained the menu etc., it was nice. He also told us that he hadn't been to Jamaica since a kid and that raised an eyebrow -- but we let it go because he wasn't the cook. MIND YOU, I brought my cousin here (who is Jamaican) after seeing decent reviews about it. He brought over our first round of drinks and they were really good. We really enjoyed them. They weren't strong at all, tasted like juice. So I would recommend just getting juice instead of the +$5 to add rum. As we began to order and look at the menu, the prices were really HIGH, but I guess he was going for upscale cuisine -- so we said OK, let's see what this entails. We all ordered the Taste of the Island plater that gave an oxtail, curry goat and jerk chicken, rice and peas, plaintains and a tiny side salad. I wasn't mad at the portions given, but the flavor didn't hit the mark at all. NOW LETS GET INTO THE FOOD The Jerk Chicken was OVERLY spicy; we couldn't even enjoy the flavor. The oxtails were fatty, sweet and BLACK. Not enjoyable at all. The goat was OK, but not very flavorful in my opinion. The beef patties were good, but probably out of a box. The Roti was good and the oxtail dipping sauce was good. The Honey BBQ Wings were pretty good and cooked well. The Mac'n'Cheese -- DO NOT GET THIS. It literally has NO taste and reminded me of the cup mac'n'cheese that you put the powder cheese in. It took so long to bring it out, I guess he kept forgetting about it (they said everything is made to order) -- which, IDK how you make mac'n'cheese to order. Real cooks know, Mac n cheese is NOT a 5-minute made to order meal. He also didn't ask how we enjoyed the meal -- which I felt like he knew what we knew when he saw that not only did the other table leave a plate full of food (the meats) but our plates resembled the same -- he still collected his coin. There is a 20% gratuity that is added on at the end that is ridiculous considering the prices are already so expensive -- MIND YOU, it is not "Elevate Cuisine", its basic Jamaican dishes on Ikea plates. No special plating, no unique sauces or display, no chef's plating or anything. Just a plate of food. Everyone's bill came in over $100. The table nearby us order the same thing and inquired whether or not we liked our food, but we'd just gotten our food and hadn't tried it yet -- we did warn them about the chicken being spicy, but not everything else. They came after us and left before us and left everything on the plate except the rice and peas. I love black owned businesses and I wish this much more success, but I would NOT recommend it to anyone that is looking for authentic Jamaican food.

Excellent food and the roti is the best! I have never been disappointed when I came here!read more

We were passing by and in town so we stopped by. The doubles were good. Her attitude was horrible.read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! the doubles are incredible. i tried the banana fritters for the first time and…read morethey were bite size fried banana bread, 10/10. i've been coming here for a decade and everything from here has been delicious, i would recommend the ox tail or curry goat. restaurant is always clean. tons of parking available. the lady who works the counter is so sweet!! (again) i love this place. i can't wait to come back and get more doubles.

As I walked into the restaurant, there were no one inside so I had enough time to ask my questions…read more She was delightful and very helpful in explaining what my questions were. I ordered the Dahl goat roti, plantains and a doubles. It's curry chick peas with in the skin. It was clean but couldn't understand why there were no customers except for the call in orders. But overall the tables and ambience was nice. Oh my total was $24. Didn't think it supported what I received., the food was a mid for me. I like my curry goat cooked until tender no chewing a lot. I'm going to give this place a 6. Was disappointed with my overall experience. Check it out and let me know your .experience. I didn't want to bring it up but I actually threw up everything I ordered and ended up in the hospital. Couldn't stop throwing up? Don't know why I had that reaction? I'm changing my rating to a don't know why it made me sick? (3) rating..

Jerk Hut was definitely a true authentic experience but the jerk was a little different from what…read moreI'm used to, but it was still good. I had the escoviche shrimp, first time & I was not disappointed! The cabbage was just ok - It didn't have a taste to me, but the rice and peas were on point! that passionfruit rum punch! That drink put me out lol I only had one and it was really strong. That's all you need! #j#jerkt#tampaf#floridaf#foode#eating they do have an option to eat from the buffet or you can order off the menu, I'm not a big buffet eater, lol so I chose to order my food off the menu! But, to each his own it literally took 20 extra minutes for the oxtail, cabbage and rice and peas to come out, I had already finished my food, the waitress said they did not see it on the ticket, which was crazy to me because there was literally nobody in there when we went.

They're a bit inconsistent. When they're good they're really good, but the last few times I ordered…read morethe food wasn't as flavorful as I'm accustomed to from them. The atmosphere is welcoming. They have a dining area that doubles as a party space. I don't know the schedule of events but weekends are generally good to go if you want a dancehall vibe. The bar area is welcoming as well. I often sit there and meet friendly people who like to talk and get to know you.

Mrs jasmine was a gem! I made sure to call ahead and ensure they had carrot juice since I was…read moredriving 40 minutes to this location. She mentioned they were fully stocked. I came in and the breakfast smelled delicious! I got a small order of ackee and salt fish with plantain and fried dumplings! I mentioned I was low in iron and she recommend the calloloo and it was absolutely delicious! So flavorful and I heard it has way more nutrients than spinach! It was a delicious bite! I also bought a few natural juices and some bun and cheese for a treat! Definitely would come back! Thank you Mrs jasmine for your kindness !

Jasmine at Golden Krust Customer Service was outstanding. I visited this morning to pick up a…read moreDoorDash order, and her handling of the crowd was nothing short of excellent. I'd like to share this review with Golden Krust not only to praise their amazing dumplings and the delicious salt fish with cabbage, but also to highlight the great atmosphere and superb customer service.

This spot is a GEM! I heard about Sherry's Trini Flavors from a friend, and I was thoroughly…read morepleased. The service was good. The staff are nice. And the FOOD WAS AMAZING!!! I will be back time and time again!

Sherry's Trini Flavors had me feeling like I accidentally stepped through a secret Caribbean…read morewormhole and landed somewhere between Port of Spain and a gas station parking lot in Florida. The giant NOW OPEN banner was flapping like it personally invited me, and the storefront painted in bold Trinidad flag colors looked ready to hand out citizenship papers with every order. I walked in thinking I'd grab a quick bite. Rookie mistake, one look at the doubles and suddenly I'm ordering five. Then I'm calling my aunt and cousin like it's a family emergency: "Allyuh want doubles? Because these looking SERIOUS." Next thing you know, I'm walking out with ten doubles like I'm catering a small festival. And let me tell you, these doubles? Soft bara, perfectly seasoned channa, pepper and tamarind sauce hugging everything like a warm Caribbean auntie. I've basically been on a doubles‑only diet since, and honestly, I feel spiritually aligned. I even ate one cold from the fridge and it still slapped. That's when you know it's real. Then there's the boneless curry chicken with buss‑up‑shut. Pure comfort. The kind of meal that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. The potatoes were soft enough to spread on a cracker, the channa was rich and earthy, and the chicken tasted like somebody's grandmother was in the back whispering, "Put a lil' more seasoning, nah." The buss‑up‑shut was fluffy, torn, and ready to scoop up every drop of curry like it had a mission. And the pepper sauce? Flavorful. Respectful. Not trying to fight me or send me to the ER. A rare and beautiful thing. The place is clean, the parking is plentiful, and the staff has real Trini accents that instantly make everything feel more authentic. Even the way they say "Next!" has rhythm. Next time, I'm calling ahead for dhal phourie, because clearly this place does not miss and I'm not risking it selling out. If you see me there again, mind your business! I'm probably ordering another ten doubles and living my best life.

Soooo Good! We drove down from Jax just to eat here! My friends mom is from Trinidad and had asked…read moreme would I come down with her to eat here so of course I said sure! Walking in it's small and not fancy but what they lack in aesthetics they more then make up with the food! You walk up to the counter and order, they prepare the food for you right when you order, lots of curry chicken, potatoes, rice, veggies, and of course Roti, a delicious chewy like tortilla. We got a few things and shared everything ( the best way to eat!) We loved it all, singing with spices but not too spicy which I appreciate, the chicken was so tender and to dip off a piece of that roti and dip it in the sauces, just delicious!

The best thing about eating out with friends is that you get to try a bunch of food. I came with a…read moreTrini and a Guyanese friend, and they ordered for us. We tried doubles, Aloo, Gobi, curry, dessert, dhal roti, bunch of stuff. I really enjoyed the food, especially the spicy stuff. One thing I noticed, is that they had a lot of Chinese stuff. I definitely will come back and try more stuff because this place is very well assorted with a large variety. Everything was very tasty and the service was pretty good.

Finally found the opportunity to drive to Alvin's cuisine as I have been haunted by the pics of…read moretheir wontons. Boy, it did not disappoint. The shrimp wontons were delicious and definitely a highlight. My family thoroughly enjoyed it and I wished I ordered two dozen. My main course was amazing! That roast pork with the lo mein combo reminded me of the Chinese food in Trinidad. The roast pork and fries is a good combo of the daily special as well. The jerk chicken was also good but my least favorite. The garlic sauce though...chef's kiss. The food is made to order so there is a wait but the customer service was pleasant. This is a casual joint but there is space for dining inside. This was a distance to drive to. Hope I can return in the future.

The food was fresh and delicious. I only ordered the shrimp wontons. There was about 12 wontons…read morewith shrimp inside. It came with 3 sauces. Garlic sauce, ketchup and spicy sauce. I think it tastes the best with all 3 although the spicy sauce is actually quite spicy. The wonton was crunchy and fresh. The shrimp was a bit small. Their food prices are pretty standard. The environment was spacious. There weren't that many seating area for the amount of space there. I saw a catering menu for anyone interested. They also accept tap pay. I saw a few drink options although I didn't really try them. I might order some if I eat in. Since it's a Trinidadian and Chinese food mix, I'd definitely come back to try again next time.