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    Zona Caribbean

    4.0 (133 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Live music
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    Outdoor seating

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    Kayla M.

    I came here on New Year's Eve for dinner before the celebration started. Restaurant was nice and clean and full parking. Welcomed in with a lovely staff with seated immediately... Because no one was in the restaurant besides the ones that work there. They were already playing over overhead music so I'll be waiting for the food to arrive. My husband and I just saw a danced in the floor area and that was fun. Bathrooms are nice and clean love that Now for the food the grilled spicy shrimp is tasty. The empanadas were very good. We had stuffed shrimp empanadas which I thought was amazing. First time having that. Stuffed mofongo was a hit. We did have the churrasco steak and comparing it to the Steak that I had just a few weeks ago from another restaurant, the Steak just did not compare, but it was enjoyable.

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    Jocelyn M.

    My husband and I really enjoyed the vibes here. Growing up half African American and half Puerto Rican and my husband Honduran our taste buds was excited to try this place out one random Saturday afternoon. When you enter its looks like a spacious classy lounge with a fully stocked bar. The host and bartender was very welcoming. This particular day we were crazing Los Tre Golpes, which was a staple for us growing up. While it is not listed on the menu they do make it and with generous portions might I add. Their Zona Ceviche was so good all I need was some hot sauce to make it spicier. While waiting for our food togo, we both order drinks: My husband got the tropical mule which he described as refreshing and barely noticed the alcohol with the extra shot. I ordered the nonalcoholic pina colada and it was blended to perfection. It reminded me of the icey man/woman with the carts in NYC, where your choices were rainbow, coco, mango, or cherry (iykyk). We want to bring my in laws here when they come to visit. This restaurant is unique because they specialize in dishes from different countries and places the flag of that country next to the menu item. If you grew up with certain food staples this place is worth a shot. I cant wait to try their monfongo!

    Oxtail
    Hibah A.

    Went on a Saturday night with a friend of mine wasn't super crowded. My bartender was Pamela was very friendly and efficient. I had a chicken and shrimp empanada that was amazing!! The oxtail & rice and beans was delicious! Music was a tad loud but other than that everything was amazing. I also met the owner, I didn't get her name but go support this woman owned business.

    GRIOT AND PIKLIZ
    Charlis F.

    3.5 stars. I've never had Haitian food before and have wanted to try it for the longest. I opted for griot and pickliz and while I loved the flavors and idea, I think Zona's execution could use some refining. My main problem was that the griot was rock hard. I'm not sure if that's how it's supposed to be, but if so I'm not a fan. The pickliz was delicious, as was the rice (seriously the rice was amazing). The plantains were lacking flavor. Overall I wasn't blown away but I'd certainly try this restaurant again.

    OXTAIL and FRESH SALMON MUSHROOM BLACK RICE and FRIED PLAINTAINS so bomb
    Imani S.

    I love this place because it makes me feel like I'm literally dining out of the country. It features different carribean favorites from all over. Like Jerk Chicken from Jamaica, They've got Haitian black rice, Dominican style oxtails, etc. On the menu there are actual little maps next to the food items. The service is nice, there is a little bit of a language barrier but the ladies are beautiful l. The ambience is normal in the day and like a club at night. But I guarantee you will be full and satisfied. I definitely recommend this spot

    Jazmin R.

    Not so happy with this spot today. First time visiting after lunch hours. Went to celebrate with my people and was charged $14 for a shot of 1800. Which we bought 6 of btw lol and $11 for Patron. Never in my life heard of Patron being the cheaper shot. Was overcharged an additional shot of 1800 that we had to go back in to get a refund for. Food is still top tier but I really didn't expect those prices for a shot. Got charged gratuity for a table of 3 when we barely got service. Not happy.

    Empanadas
    Brent Y.

    My wife and I visited Zona for our date night on a Tuesday. I was intrigued by the menu, since it had several different cuisines from many Caribbean islands, from Jamaica, Haiti, Bahamas, & MANYYYYY more. The Parking: Free parking. Decent size lot. The Atmosphere: Zona is actually quite spacious. Due to COVID, all tables are separated with more than 6 ft. distance in between. There are also close to 3 or 4 booths to sit in, which look very "VIPish". It was chill vibes. They have great music playing while you feast. They also have several flat screens all over showing sports if there's a good game on. Zona has a stage as well, so I'm assuming they have live performances of some sort, but not sure how often due to Covid. Not only is there indoor seating, but outdoor as well. The Service: The service was Meh. Our waitress was VERY nice, but everything was so slow. Which made no sense, because it wasn't many people there. It took nearly 20 minutes for her to take our orders AFTER being seated. COVID: Hand sanitizer is provided at the entrance. All staff were wearing masks. The Food: Though everything looked good, I had to go with my heart and select the Jamaican Jerk Chicken, which came with rice & peas and plantains. Honestly, I've had better. The chicken tasted good, but it didn't taste like jerk, it tasted baked. It didn't even have a jerk flavor, but it was still good. I would've at least preferred some jerk sauce. It also wasn't spicy at all. The portion of chicken was rather small and per usual, overloaded with rice & peas. Shared Food: My wife and I shared the empeñadas & beef patties. DELICIOUS! This beef patty was probably the best beef patty I've ever had! I honestly wish I got more! VERRRRRY GOOD! The empañadas were also very good. Both came with different dipping sauces, but I like the beef patty for both the patty and the empeñadas. Overall, I'd like to come back and hope for a better experience. I'm giving Zona 3 stars for a one reason: The jerk chicken not tasting like jerk chicken & the super delayed service. Other than that, it wasn't that bad.

    Ceviche Tropical

    The food is amazing and the servers are so sweet & kind, can't wait to come again. The atmosphere is very welcoming.

    OH MY!
    Anthony S.

    Ep. 113 of AntlantaEats Stumbled across this spot from ONE single pic!...The PAELLA CRÉOLE ! (Seafood rice, shrimp, lobster, clams, calamari, octopus) OH MY this serves 2-3 people but forget that! It's all MINE! The Mofonguito Trio was amazing as well. 1 steak, chicken, shrimp. It had a creamy taste w/ an amazing kick thanks to the lite Jalapeños. One of the things that stood out the MOST is that on the menu you are getting the different cultures for example...one item can be from or or even very diverse menu. Note: Friday night, Ladies (group of Four) get FREE Hookah & Mimoas. Yup they said that!!

    Empanadas
    Bruce K.

    Looking for somewhere for Valentines, I decided to take my lady here. I was looking for something different, something that had flavor and a different type of environment. To be honest, I saw a picture that said that Zona did Friday night jazz. I called them and asked if they did do jazz that Friday, and the response I got was that they did. Thus, we came here to enjoy the music and also eat some food. Keeping with Valentine tradition, we shared all of our food. We got a couple of appetizers and a main entrée. The empanadas and the sampler which came with variety of items from their appetizer menu. The empanadas were seasoned well and was bursting with the flavor. To be honest, the sauce itself is unnecessary as all the flavor was in the bites. Sadly, it's only one, but on the bright side it's pretty cheap ($2.50/each). Get 3 or 4 of these and you're pretty much full. The jerk chicken was great. It was on the spicier side, however I think the one thing that stood out on this dish was the rice. I mean, damn that rice was freaking flavorful. I hardly eat rice anymore (only at times when I give in) but this was hard to stop eating because of the flavor. Mix the rice in with the chicken and you have a bit of a spicy/flavor bomb going on in your mouth. The fried plantains were pretty normal, and a nice side along with the chicken. Lastly, the music. Remember I came here for jazz music right? What we got was a one man band, who sang and also disc jockeyed for himself? Yeah, it definitely wasn't jazz which was a little let down considering the person who I called said that there would be. I guess, there was a bit of confusion and language barrier there where she thought I was asking if there was just live music in general. The staff was great and friendly. We even got a rose and dipped chocolate strawberries (bit too sweet for my taste), which topped off a great evening/night. If they were to offer jazz music or something with a live band (and not a person who's playing songs off of a laptop), I would definitely come back. Even if there isn't, this place is a solid choice for eating Caribbean food.

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    This is a great restaurant! I wasn't sure what to expect but the food was a "10" in my book! I loved the fettuccine! I'll be back.

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    4 years ago

    Food is great and the atmosphere! Great service and waitress extremely nice! My first time at a Caribbean restaurant!

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    4 years ago

    Good food and drinks at a reasonable price, close to the house to where we didn't have a far commute. Will definitely go back.

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    5 years ago

    Food was so delicious! The chicken empanada was hot, crisp and savory! Will definitely return.

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    Great price for string drinks! Chill gun vibes every time I go and an amazing friendly staff appreciate you guys!

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    6 years ago

    Oxtails, rice, and beans were ok, but the plantains were good. The food was delivered on time. Overall, the food was ok.

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    Great service and even better food. My family and I eat her 2-3 times a month and every single thing on this menu is delicious and flavorful

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    My go to bar! Right next to my barbershop for great lunch and drinks during the weekend. Great management

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    Amazing food and great service! Make sure you ask for Esmeralda to be your server. I will definitely be dining here again.

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    Spice It Up

    Spice It Up

    3.7
    (61 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    Spice It Up does not play! Everything I ordered was so good…read more The Oxtail Dinner and Curry Goat are my favorites. If you've tried different West Indian/Caribbean restaurants, you know that both of those dishes can go very wrong if they don't know what they're doing. The serving of oxtail wasn't stingy at all and they gave plenty of gravy. The Curry Goat plate was great. I usually eat curry with white rice, but this time I got it with rice and peas. Very glad I did, because it went together perfectly. Their Mac and cheese is good - not the best I've had but a solid side. The plantain was fried perfectly too. Spice It Up is a great option if you're looking for a Caribbean food fix and you can't get homemade.

    I visited this restaurant today after my daughter recommended it. She had brought me food from here…read morebefore, and it was all right, so I decided to return and try the oxtail meal because my son had been asking for oxtails and I had not made them at home in a while. The location is not close to us, so we drove a considerable distance to get there. When we entered, a gentleman greeted us. Because the menu listed the oxtails at "market price," I asked him how much the meal cost, and he quoted one price. Shortly afterward, a woman came over and told me that was not the correct price and gave me a higher price. I honestly should have followed my first instinct and left, but my son was hungry and we had already made the drive, so we decided to place an order. The woman allowed us to sample some of the food, and based on the sauce, it seemed acceptable. However, I was surprised to learn that an oxtail meal costing more than $30 only included the meat, rice and peas, and one additional side. Any other side was an extra charge. Most Jamaican restaurants I have visited include rice, meat, and two sides, especially at that price point. The container was also quite small for the amount being charged. After adding a beef patty and a drink for my son, the total came to more than $40. Unfortunately, the taste and portion size did not justify the price. I have had much better oxtails from another nearby restaurant that provides a larger portion and two sides for a better value. What disappointed me most was the customer service. The woman's attitude and demeanor changed when I asked questions about the pricing, portions, and sides. As a paying customer, I should be able to ask reasonable questions without being made to feel rushed or as though I am causing a problem. My overall rating would be approximately 4 or 5 out of 10 for the food, 0 out of 10 for customer service, and 2 out of 10 for the atmosphere. I was truly hoping to find a good, authentic Jamaican restaurant for the days when I do not have time to prepare Jamaican food myself, but unfortunately, this experience did not meet my expectations.

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    Kool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant

    3.7
    (378 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    I drove a long way to visit this restaurant today, only to realize it wasn't actually my first time…read morehere. I remembered that one of my cousins had brought me here before for food, so I was expecting a decent experience. Unfortunately, today's visit was absolutely disappointing. I placed an order for oxtails, but they were out of mac & cheese, collard greens, and cabbage. The employee also mentioned they only had one dumpling left. What I don't understand is how a restaurant can be out of multiple sides that are supposed to come with the meal, yet still charge full price. The meal alone was $35. My son wanted additional items, so I still ordered food for him, but because the side options were so limited, I decided not to order anything for myself. In total, I ended up spending around $45, and the whole experience was just very disappointing. I really could've just bought the ingredients and made the meal myself, but I've been busy working in the house and handling a few projects, and before I realized it, the day had already gotten late. That's the main reason I decided to stop and buy food instead. Honestly, I guarantee I wouldn't have spent nearly as much making the meal myself as I ended up spending purchasing it there. To make matters worse, the employee serving us came across very nonchalant and unconcerned, which only added to the frustration. Overall, this is not a place I see myself visiting again anytime soon, if ever.

    It's a HELLLLLLLL NO for me!!!!!…read more Went in for a veggie plate, all prices are different from what the menu says! Mac & Cheese is not considered a side item, so for the veggie plate you can only get Rice & Peas, collards, Cabbage or plantains basically...... They were unsure about what kinds of fish is being served. Prices are whatever they feel the price should be that day and not according to the menu-LOL! Restaurant was super clean and empty. Service was pleasantly absolutely unsure, and I can't say what the food tastes like because I exited as fast as I walked in. Restaurants.... Do better, we work hard for our money and e have options.

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    Collard greens and rice & peas
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    Yardy Kitchen

    Yardy Kitchen

    4.7
    (352 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    As a vegan I really appreciated this meal. I had the chickpea curry with cabbage and plantains, and…read moreit was honestly so good. The curry was flavorful, well-seasoned, and had a really comforting homemade taste. The cabbage was cooked perfectly and paired really well with the dish, and the plantains were sweet and delicious. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying, and the portion was solid for the price. My total came to around $15 after taxes, which felt like a great value for such a tasty and filling meal. I'll definitely be back when I'm craving a good, flavorful plant-based meal.

    Ok, guess this has not been my week to find stellar places to eat…read more On our way home from Norcross, the reviews for this place made it sound enticing....maybe it is a better choice for carnivores. Plenty of parking in the strip mall and the restaurant is clean with 6 tables to dine in and eat from your to go containers. Seemed to be short staffed as we waited over 5 minutes for the cashier to finish plating up food orders and then take our order. Hubby was quite hungry by 2pm so we opted for a tasteless undercooked barely any filly veggie empanada type item from the heated prepared food box. We love jack fruit and this was the main reason for our visit. However, the curry and the jerk jackfruit were both rather tasteless. Portions are hefty and rice with pigeon peas plus overcooked cabbage are included. The few plaintains included were tasty. Food took over 20 minutes to show up for us- overall it was a long wait for meh food.

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    Clean, clean, clean!
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    Caribbean Fiesta

    Caribbean Fiesta

    3.7
    (118 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Came here for a love island party one night and I've been HOOKED ! It's my favorite new spot !…read more The drinks are soooo good. The bartenders are great , attentive and know all the food drink suggestions. I loved loved loved the love island themed menu The food is equally as good. I've had the salmon cake , the oxtails, the wings , the burgers and the shrimp and I can't wait to try more of the menu. The restaurant is open daily and you can order great Caribbean food for dine in or to go. They even are on apps like door dash but the vibe is so much better inside . They also have an outdoor patio if you don't want to sit inside Some nights they have special events and stay open late for a more party vibe. The staff is great. They make you feel special as a customer and encourage you to be a repeat guest. This is what I've been missing in the Gwinnett area and I'm so glad I found it . You have to check this place out !

    Food was very good. Cafeteria style service, Caribbean flavors. Felt like homemade…read more Service was stiff, not terribly friendly and hard to hear over the Caribbean music (with a legitimate steel drum). Clean enough, a bit run down, but fine. I'm not Caribbean, so I can't speak to authenticity, but it felt authentic and was good. My wife was put off by the volume of the music and the inattentive service. It felt like a bar trying to be a restaurant, which is fine if that's what you're looking for. I can't complain about the food, though.

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    Food in trash before I even completed the review
    Curried goat meal and ordered to go oxtail stew!

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    Curried goat meal and ordered to go oxtail stew!

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