Stopped by on a road trip to Sacramento, and while the area felt a bit sketchy, the experience…read moreinside made up for it. The owner, Ruthie, was friendly and welcoming. Portions were huge--perfect for a hearty meal on the road. I especially loved the plantains, and the jerk chicken was flavorful. I haven't tried a ton of Caribbean food, so I can't compare extensively, but everything I had was satisfying. It's a bit out of the way, so probably more of a destination spot, but worth checking out if you're in the area and craving Caribbean flavors.

After a kids birthday party, one of our friends picked up some food where my bf and I got the…read morefollowing: Oxtail brown stew with gravy, scalloped potatoes, beans and rice for $23. Beef stewed with potatoes and carrots with sides of scalloped potatoes, beans and rice for $18.

Whoever reads this! This is the review you need, look no further!! I was in the Suisun area and was…read moresearching "food near me" when I saw this place. I love beef patties so I decided I'd give it a try! The special for Monday was goat (not my fav) and chicken...but I chose to just get patties.....until I got there. Upon arrival, the staff were very welcoming and greeted us with beautiful smiles. The music was playing gospel!!! My favorite!! Yay!! And I didn't even realize at first. Hehehe.. The establishment had snacks, drinks, clothes, fresh ginger, frozen fresh fish, oils, ice cream, soaps...you name it! They had it! When it was time to order, I told them I was skeptical of the goat and was thinking about passing on the chicken this time. BUT he insisted...and when he showed me the chicken, it looked and smelled amazing!!! So I said what the heck! I went from only getting 2 beef patties to buying 2 stewed chicken plates ($15), 4 patties ($3.75 each), 1 festival bread ($0.99) and 2 coco breads ($2.75 each) for a total of about ($60-$65). Everything was a 10/10!!!! No kidding!!!! We also got 2 mango drinks (less than $5 for both) and a pack of sherly cookies ($2.50). One of the drinks was 100% juice, and they had many other traditional Jamaican beverages as well as non-alcoholic drinks. I live in the Berkeley area but I will be making the drive again and again!! I'm hooked! :), "Every Little Thing Jamaican" is everything I've been looking for I Jamaican food!!! May God continue to bless you family, and I thank you for allowing me to experience a little piece of Jamaica....in Cali! See you soon!! WWJD.. :) BTW: The pictures don't do enough justice! ((My lightening wasn't that good!)) I need a better camera!

I have been there on Sundays after church. The food has not…read moredisappointed me yet. The portions can vary dependingon who is fixing the plate.

I've never tried Haitian food before and was excited to try T'chaka. Fellow Yelpers had nice things…read moreto say about this restaurant and I agree. I started with the Ginger Sorrel drink and it had a nice bit of spice from the ginger. I ordered the Oxtail and it was so tender fall off the bone and tasty. The service was good and I would definitely be back:)

Ordered Griot lunch and Sorell Ginger. My 1st time trying this and I really enjoyed it. Tender…read morepieces of pork that appeared fried and the occasional crunch was nice. It started off tasting a little vinegary but I quickly got used to it. Those and the plaintain piece were my favorites - oh and the drink. The fritters and beans/rice could use more flavor but they were ok. I wish they included flatware and napkins since I was at a hotel. They did include a straw however. Would I eat it again? Absolutely.

Every time I'm in town I make it a point to stop here. The cozy atmosphere and unique interior is…read morealways one that brings comfort before the food even makes it to the table. The service is always impeccable with every server and bartender demonstrating strong knowledge of the menu and the details of each dish and drink. They have such a variety of flavors and cocktails you can't find anywhere else in the area. My favorite dish is the oxtail with a side of their homemade roti, although the roti is traditionally used for the curry, they complement each other so well. Pro tip, ask for their house hot sauce for a little extra kick and sit at the bar for extra fast service!

4.5/5 First time…read morehere and was pretty quiet on a Monday night. Inside was so colorful with plenty of seating. Staff was very patient and gave great recommendations. The table ordered the jerk chicken, 2 coconut salmons, 2 P.O.G.s and I ordered a paella oyo! There were rave reviews from the group for the plantains. Everyone enjoyed their meal and it was a very cozy warm experience. The paella was so crispy, the corn was delicious and it was flavorful! Excited to eat my left overs.

I came here on Friday night with a friend. Staff does a good job checking on us. However, one of…read moretheir recommendations was a huge fail. Amongst the items they recommended was the ribs and chicken combo. Ribs were tender but they were just basic bbq sauce ribs. My friend was disappointed since he expected them to lean on Caribbean flavors. I had the chicken and oxtail combo which included rice and beans, and plantains. Decent size portion with a couple of oxtails, two thighs and drumstick. The proteins were moist and tender, but very under-sauced. The collard greens were tender and velvety! I'd suggest that too. It can get loud. But I think that was mostly because people are compensating when one table is loud.

This was my first time having Caribbean food and it did not disappoint. Everything was flavorful…read moreand cooked so well. First, the plantains were so crisp outside and super soft inside. The sweetness from the plantains paired so well with the savory flavors of the meats. The jerk pork was tender, crisp in some spots, and delicious; the jerk chicken was perfectly cooked, well-roasted on the outside, and not at all dry inside; the oxtail was yummy and so tender. My favorite was definitely the jerk chicken. Then, previous to this plate, I've only had red bean rice, which was soggy rice mixed with red beans, so the seasoning on this rice surprised me, and it tasted so good. Besides the yummy food, the staff at this establishment were super welcoming and generally friendly. I haven't been met with such warm service in a while.

The God answered my prayers!…read more This place is a Caribbean food gem! I've been looking for some good jerk oxtail, and apparently the Lord heard my prayers because this hit the spot. Everything is freshly made, the portions are generous, and the meat is packed with flavor. The oxtail was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the jerk pork was ridiculously juicy and flavorful. I also tried the jerk chicken and NY strip. The chicken actually stole the show--the steak was good, but the jerk chicken had that extra something that made me keep going back for another bite. And of course, the coconut rice and plantains were the perfect companions to all that rich, savory goodness. My only wish? Give me something fresh and refreshing on the side! A little salad, slaw, or something with some acidity would balance out all that richness beautifully. Overall, though, everything was delicious, portions were big, and my Caribbean food cravings have officially been satisfied. Definitely coming back!

This is the first Back A Yard Jamaican Food location I visited when they first opened years ago…read more Now they have multiple locations throughout the South Bay, including San Jose. I came back after many years and also tried the San Jose location. Back A Yard is a good introduction for people who are new to Jamaican food or want something familiar. It's not quite like authentic Jamaican food cooked at home, where you get more of those bold spices and seasonings, but I understand they're cooking for the masses. Overall, the food is decent, the service is always good, and the portions are okay. Definitely not a bad choice when you're craving Jamaican food.

Fantastic customer service , food was amazing . definitely going back to this location .read more

I love this place every time I be like damn taste like my dad made this shit so authentic I think…read moreeveryone should try this

The food here is authentic, incredibly flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I usually order from…read morethe to-go side, and the quality is consistently excellent. The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. My only complaint is the tipping screen at checkout, which starts at 18% and goes to 20% and 22%. For a to-go order where you're essentially being handed a bag across the counter--especially at Marin County prices--that feels a little excessive. That said, boy oh boy, is the food delicious! It keeps me coming back, and at the end of the day, that says a lot. Definitely worth trying.

Maybe it's bc I've never had this food before but it was not really worth the hype that everyone…read morewas giving it. Me and bf ordered a lot of food just to see the variety and a taste of everything. We shared a table with 4 other customers as the place isn't very big and honestly I felt bad since we ordered a lot of food that easily could've taken a lot of space. We tried to minimize the area by transferring similar dishes near one another and stacking our plates on top of each other or really close to each other. Overall it was good to try! Not sure if we'd go back again but it's an experience that anyone should try!

Customer service: I had an issue with door dash saying they…read morepicked up my order but never brought it to me... I was staying around the corner so it wasn't too much trouble for me to go pickup my food but I was already comfortable at home... so to make a long story short... the worker (I think maybe the owner not sure) she ended up accommodating my meal that the door dasher took and didn't make me pay again and even gave me some extra corn bread for the inconvenience. The worker that day was super sweet and I really appreciate good customer service now a days. A little kindness can make someone's day !! The food: corn bread 10/10, Mac n cheese 3/10 (it was very watery and not much flavor) hot links 6/10 they have a weird texture I think because they are home made... but the overall taste was decent... also in there defense I got the last batch of the day... I went when they were 10 minutes to closing... banana pudding 4/10 basic banana pudding nothing special

Original potato Salad recipe was the best Now it's just…read morepotatoes and sour cream Links are so bland the sauce doesn't even help In a dinner two meats, the links were loaded with only 4 rib :(