Caribbean Spice

1310 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville
(352) 377-2712

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Haley Bross

I love their spicy beef patties and the cornbread, definitely worth a stop at their food truck or the restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Beef Patty

Carrie Pons

I absolutely love their oxtail! Super nice folks too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtails and Rice and Beans

Carrie Pons

Delicious oxtail! Friendly service! Highly recommend!

Kristi Maloiseau

I had the pleasure of getting a patty from the food truck and OMG. I want 5 of them!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Beef Patty, Jerk Chicken

Izzel Hayes

Just wasn't that great to me maybe for someone else yes but the cabbage was too hard and the rice and beans was dry but the cornbread i give 5 stars it's so delicious šŸ˜‹

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Andrea Wentworth

Had the food from their food truck and it was amazing. It felt authentic and freshly homemade

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daycha Johnson

I have been a loyal customer for 7 years and I tried to give him chance after chance BUT the food isn’t as flavorful as it used to be, the portions are wayyyyy smaller ( paying $20 for a dinner with 6 pieces of meat and mostly gravy for goat) and tyr customer service is horrible. Definitely not what it used to be. I used to come twice a week and changed to once a week. But after finding hair in my food and the owner pretending like he didn’t see it ( even though other customers and workers did once it was pointed out and clearly not my hair) I have washed my hands with this place. ( he did replace my meal but they gave me even less) picture below. I didn’t think it would come to the day I say this but just go to ā€œDi big jerkā€ for flavorful carribean food with good customer service.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Curry Goat

Mai Pham

Great oxtail and jerk chicken

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Braised Oxtail

Lisha

After moving from South Florida to Northern Florida, I struggled to find authentic curry goat—until someone recommended Caribbean Spice. Even though it’s an hour away from my home, their curry goat was worth every mile. It reminded me of my late father's cooking and perfectly satisfied my craving. The owner was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I also tried the brown stew chicken, and the bread pudding was so good it didn’t survive the drive back—I finished it on the way home! I’ll definitely be returning to explore more of their menu.

Vegetarian options: Rice and peas, steamed cabbage, plantains

Parking: Spots in the front, and spots on the side of the building

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Goat, Cake, Jerk Chicken

Raenie Johnson

Delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtail, Veggie Patty

Jennifer Crooms

Visited this restaurant today. I must say, very pleased with the food and staff. Team members were attentive and the food was delicious! Full of flavor! Purchased 4 meals- 2 jerk chicken, 1 curry and 1 ox tail! Very very good! Would definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Benjamin Brandt

Great food and service. My favorite spot in Gainesville. The Jamaican beef patties are a must-try. Thanks! You guys rock!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jamaican Patty, Curry Goat

Lee Junior

The braised oxtails, the beef patties are second to none!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Collette Cook

The food and service were so good! We had the curry and oxtail and it was amazing, will definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spinach Pie, Jamaican Patty, Oxtails Rice Beans and Cabbage, Curry Goat, Spicy Beef Patty, Steamed Cabbage, Veggie Patty, Spinach & Cheese

Carson Sanders

Food was fantastic, service was fantastic. We are very happy with our choice to come here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Goat, Oxtails and Rice and Beans

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