10 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Van Nuys

“This review is long and overdue!I have to say one of the best riz collé and griot I had in a very long time. The food was really good and outstanding! It reminds me a lot of my home The food was very delicious mon chai! Best Haitian Creole food in LA! I'm the big drop!!“

“Love this place! The food is delicious! So many options! The service was outstanding. The people that work here are so kind and welcoming. The ambiance is one of my favorite. One of my favorite spots! The chicken, ribs, and oxtail are my favorite!“

“I had to come and give a review, I ordered yuca fries & the oxtail bowl and let me just say, I am soooooooooooooo impressed. everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. fall off the bone meat. crispy and lightly salted yuca. I will definitely be coming back again. this flavor is a mix of soul food and caribbean cuisine together so it's not the most super authentic taste but none the less everything was so so so so good. wow.“

“Been a few times and the food is wonderful as well as, the staff. Casual place we typically visit after a long hike and when in need of a large, flavorful and satisfying hot meal. The fajitas and plantains are to die for!!! Highly recommend!!“

“I just want to say this is the most welcoming Jamaican establishment I’ve ever been to. Immediately when you walk in, you are met with such positivity and a warm smile from the owner who deserves top tier recognition for his culinary effort and expertise. I had the jerk chicken and stew chicken between two visits and both were just phenomenal. The Chef and staff both have an uncanny ability to light your taste buds in nostalgia with every bite, which left me reminiscing on Momma’s signature Caribbean dishes growing up. Thank you for transporting me back home through a plate of food, when it’s not so easy to have momma’s cooking when she lives in NYC. The love and passion you put in your food is much appreciated. Food should always be nourishing, but it’s better when it’s emotional. Filled with love. I loved the sweet plantains and how perfect the Pattie’s are. If you are in town, please give them a shot. These people are beautiful inside and out and the food will not disappoint.“

“Despite being a Cuban food restaurant, the place immediately transports you to any other Latin city, (Caracas, Santo Domingo, San José....) it is a place with typical Cuban food, the decoration is not exquisite at all, a Informal atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable, super excellent service, super good food, it has parking. I tried meat sandwich and fried Maduro, also a delicious soursop smoothie, excellent. Others ordered Ropa Vieja Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich, empanadas and suckling pig. All very pleased with our choices. The photo I published shows my bite of the Sandwich as proof of tasting. Recommended.“

“Everything I ordered was so good. The original spicy has a pop of heat in each bite and the chicken is crispy and not oily. The soy garlic is sweet but not too sweet with no heat at all. My only complaint is the price. It's pretty pricey for chicken wings. Everything is cooked as you order and not sitting under a heat lamp so it's definitely worth the wait. This location has a very small parking lot so if you see a parking spot do not pass it up.“

“One of my favorite place to get chicken in Los Angeles. Prompt and excellent service. Good location, has ample parking spaces but not sure during Friday night or weekends. But I do know that i get parking all the time during the middle of the day. I always order to go and call in ahead of time. Recommended their famouse half chicken sauce on the side and oxtail stew. Enough for two person.“

“My girlfriend and I came here today and it was our first time having jerk chicken/ Jamaican Food. The lady who helped us was so very nice and the food was so good. We got the jerk chicken plate and the jerk Mac n Cheese . We ate it up. The flavors were great and I'm still thinking about it a couple hours after . Def will be coming back :)“

“"The food at El Criollo Cuban Bar and Grill is beyond incredible! Behind the scenes, Mom infuses every dish with love, resulting in the most mouthwatering Cuban cuisine you'll ever taste. Words can't describe how delicious it truly is!" And don't miss out on the perfectly mixed and incredibly tasty mojitos! WOW!! Delicious.Hurry over to this hidden gem in the small strip mall in Burbank (across from Costco) it's an experience you won't want to miss!“