Cool Runnings

1399 State St, New Haven
(475) 300-3848

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Dominique Forehand

I’m sorry to say but quite literally the worst Jamaican food I’ve ever had. I stood in line for well over 45 minutes just to be disappointed.

Food: 1

Keith Brereton

I live not far from this place and highly recommend to anyone that loves good Caribbean food to give them a visit. The staff is awesome and the food truck is very clean which is extremely important to me. Currently located on State Street in New Haven. Worth the trip.

Parking: This is a good truck so parking is mostly on the street parking but there is a small parking lot to stop in as long as it is not being occupied.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christy Palencia

5/5 Stars - The Best Oxtail Experience!
Cravings satisfied ?

I recently had the pleasure of indulging in the most tender, flavorful, and succulent oxtail dish that has left me craving for more.
Generous serving, ideal for sharing (but you won't want to!)
Price is reasonable, considering the quality and quantity.

If you're an oxtail aficionado or just looking to try something new, this food truck is an absolute must try!
Don't be shy to ask for extra gravy – you'll want it!
Will I return?Absolutely.

Food: 5

Jason salzo

The best oxtails in New Haven in my opinion, and since they run out almost daily, I don't think i'm too far off the mark.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

OASIS Design Build, LLC

The service was very good. I ordered an Oxtail meal and a member of my party ordered the Curried Chicken with plain rice. Unfortunately, there was ketchup in the oxtail which caused it to taste like "sweet and sour" or "barbecue". This is not authentic by Jamaican standards. I have also observed that many "Jamaican" eaterys no longer serve traditionally what is served with a Jamaican meal. They now serve "meat" and "rice" or "rice with peas". I had to pay extra for fried ripe plantains. No longer is that a standard part of a Jamaican entree. Otherwise, the meal was OK, I will give a 6.5 out of 10...!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Tammy Chapman

The best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish

Belito Garcia

The food is delicious. I get the same thing every time I see their food truck at events. The stewed salmon is fire!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Donna Odom

Food was horrible with no seasonings. Cabbage was tasteless and meat dry

Food: 1

Service: 1

Yury Feygin (Amadeus Piano)

If you try it once you’ll always be back. We mainly now! I’m the first to say no to a food truck but this is different. Never mind anything. Just to meet the folks and try the ox tail!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DRCMPBL

Great service! Excellent food!!! Truly from the Island… got some food for my Mom and all she could say was “wow” while eating. This place was highly recommended by a friend and I can see why. I recommend this place too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish

Abundant Shalom Life Coach LLC

Great service! Excellent food!!! Truly from the Island… got some food for my Mom and all she could say was “wow” while eating. This place was highly recommended by a friend and I can see why. I recommend this place too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish

Elle Davis

The rice and peas are so flavorful and the jerk chicken just melts in your mouth. And the spicy beef patty is delicious!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carly Huebner

I found this truck back in 2021 and it's been one of my favorites since. I love taking a hike in East Rock Park and then finishing with a large portion of jerk chicken with rice, beans and cabbage. I get it with sauce on the chicken and oxtail gravy on the rice, everything is super flavorful and fragrant. Sanny is one of the nicest people and it's part of the reason I love supporting this truck. The sauce she makes is amazing and it's so good when you mix the spicy and sweet sauces together. The portions are huge, one large portion is about three meals for me. A real gem in CT!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Steinhardt

Amazing food, can’t wait to return!

Steve

Best oxtail I ever had. Pricey but worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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