45 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Merchantville

“I thoroughly enjoyed the food. You must try the Happy Happy Drunk.“

“I love Mixto. Great food, great service. We love coming here to sit outside, but it is equally beautiful inside. It was decorated for the holidays a few days ago, and it was beautiful. I also enjoy the iPad menus, they are very user friendly. The food is always wonderful and they are happy to make substitutions if needed to accommodate dietary restrictions.“

“The food was delicious. The plate that I ordered was neatly packed! I ordered oxtails, cabbage and plantains. I came around 9 p.m. and the fact that the food was still hot and fresh says a lot about their thoughts and care about their customer. The plantains were made to order the Cabbage was fresh and the oxtails were hot and tender! That says a lot for it being that late in the evening, so close to closing. I appreciate the professionalism and the attention to detail that this establishment has taken into consideration to implement.“

“Was looking for something good to eat tired of all the fast food and here we go and find this hidden Gem the food quick service and friendly treatment where great. That jerk chicken is something else highly recommended if you like good Caribbean food.“

“Our waiter was friendly and madw sure to check on us frequently. Our food was received quicker than I expected. The jerk wings NEVER miss. They're absolutely delicious. I was a lillte disappointed by the "spiked" lemonade as it didnt seem to contain any alcohol. Overall I enjoyed my experience and would recommend the restaurant to others.“

“Very nice Jamaican spot! It’s a bit of a hole-in-the-wall, but in the best way — cozy and authentic. If you’re into Jamaican food, you’ll definitely love it here. I got the oxtail with rice and beans — super hearty and flavorful, at $24. Just note there’s a $10 minimum or a $1.50 fee for credit card payments.“

“This place is a hidden gem! The jerk chicken pattie was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice, and the smoky flavor was spot on. The chicken and beef patties were fresh, flaky, and full of flavor — easily some of the best I’ve had. The peas and rice were cooked perfectly, and the collard greens were a nice touch — tender and well-seasoned. You can really tell the food is made with care. Ms. Georgiana took care of myself and two friends very well as if we were family.“

“City Wide responded promptly to my repair request. Honest reasonable work. Very knowledgeable about gates and gate repair.“

“So I came here alone for the third time and the food is great, I had the jerk chicken, cabbage, and rice n peas . It was tasty. They have it where you can sit inside or take out. Bathrooms available. Clean area. Plenty of space. Great customer service. Definitely coming for more. Wang wan“

“Great family setting. Nice atmosphere“

“First time trying this spot. Definitely did not disappoint! Very friendly staff also! We will be back :)“

“Today’s my 2nd time eating there. There’s a young lady who get the orders while the other does the cashier thingy. I appreciate the young lady who serves, she’s very pleasant both times I was there. She deserves a tip. I didn’t care for potato salad and cabbage with the added frozen vegetables, I’m so happy not to have that the first time, and I’ll order again if they don’t add that. Those items are great by themselves. Thank you!“

“Yesterday I got the Oxtails, rice & peas, mac & cheese and steamed cabbage. Every bit of it was delicious!!! the good there never disappoints! Kudos to the chef!!! Irie!!!!“

“Antojitos chapines es simplemente un pedazo de nuestra querida Guatemala 🇬🇹 en el noreste de Philadelphia, el sazón es tan autentico que te hace ir a Guatemala sin salir de Philadelphia, la carne adobada es tan rica que una porción no es suficiente especialmente acompañada con esos frijoles y tortillas recién hechas, que me hicieron recordar a mi abuelita!!! sin mencionar los deliciosos antojitos como los rellenitos de plátano y frijol, las dobladas de pollo, los tacos dorados acompañados del delicioso atol de elote recién hecho, simplemente el lugar perfecto para degustar del verdadero sabor chapin!! Las porciones: de buen tamaño. El servicio al cliente: indiscutible, muy profesional! La limpieza: se respira lo limpio! El precio: excelente! 100% RECOMENDADO Antojitos chapines is simply a piece of our beloved Guatemala 🇬🇹 in the northeast of Philadelphia, the seasoning is so authentic that it makes you go to Guatemala without leaving Philadelphia, the marinated meat is so delicious that a portion is not enough especially accompanied with those freshly made beans and tortillas, which reminded me of my grandmother!! Not to mention the delicious appetizers such as the banana and bean fillings, the dobladas of chicken, the golden fried tacos accompanied by the delicious freshly made corn atol, simply the perfect place to taste the true chapin flavor!! The portions: good size. Customer service: indisputable, very professional! Cleanliness: you breathe the clean! The price: excellent! 100% RECOMMENDED“

“Just ate there food was amazing ! Lalo first time I had it fantastically made. Rice was on point. 5 star“

“I mean the spot of down the way, it's a carry out only spot. But the food is A1!!! Fish is made to order so be ready to spend 20 min but everything else is pick up. 12$ platters are top notch. Recommend the jerk chicken n Mac. Platter big enough to feed two!!!“

“Found this treasure place when I was looking for Dominican/ Mexican food for lunch at work. Really really good slow cook ribs. I really want to know how they seasoned it even there might be some recipes online. When you chewing the chicharrones the juice/fat just come out and it taste really really good.Ribs/ chicharrones(crispy slow cook pork belly), rice and beans, salad, and maduros(sweet fried plantains) for $13.Do not go to Applebees, TGI Fridays, McDonald’s, meals from local tea like this gives you better and healthier choices, and they deserved more customers.Part of ribs and chicharrones(the part doesn’t include much fat) became too hard/too dry to eat after long time cook, some of them are not eatable anymore since it’s too hard. There should be a way to avoid this problem. As I know the Cantonese type Chinese BBQ restaurant has slow cook ribs and crispy pork belly too (with different seasoning of course) , but theirs doesn’t have this problem, and pork belly are perfectly brown. I don’t know how they do it. Maybe cover meat with aluminum paper and be more accurate at the timing and temperature by cooking them not as long as Latin chicharrones(chicharrones taste harder/crispier). If you try pork belly from both restaurants you will know what I meant“

“They have the best Dominican food other than my mother in law. Nice portions and reasonable prices. Great to stop even just for snack like pastelillos, aka empandas, the potato balls, or fried plantains. They have platters with rice beans meat and salad, just choose what u want everything is delicious ive been eating there since they opened. Friendly staff, inside is small but its so delicious 😋“

“My Brother took Me there, 10/12/2025. Im a Chef, and this establishment!!!! Five Star, the Turkey Wings, Full of Flavor. Collard Greens, seasoned just right and Mac & Cheese was awesome. Definitely get the Strawberry Banana Pudding. This is My ew Spot.“

“First time at this restaurant...Food was on point definitely be back soon..“

“I have been going the this Restaurant for years now and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. This is a great chill spot on the weekends and week days for lunch and dinner .However after dinner the dancing starts and it is everything safe and fun for a party with great drinks and great food and chill people. 😊“

“Came here on a Friday afternoon. It wasn’t crowded at all. The cashier was very nice. I got a large curry chicken with Mac & cheese & cabbage. It was soooo much food. 3 adults & a child ate from it & we were all satisfied. The food was super super good! I will definitely be back! Lowkey my new favorite spot! I’ll take this over McDonald’s any day!“

“Easily the best oxtails I’ve had & you can’t beat the price point. The food is so delicious time and time again. I consistently order on DoorDash and delivery is always fast. The food is fresh and they’ve never let me down. I want to try other options one day, but the oxtails got me hooked.“

“great service. kind professional and good authentic Jamaican products“

“Been coming here since 2010 and to this day I still get great service. The staff is very friendly and very accommodating. The food is delicious and they give you a good portion for the price. I will continue to come to the spot as long as they are open for business!“

“I ordered a large oxtail platter with cabbage, yams rice & beans. My yams were very hairy like they were canned yams. I usually order mac & cheese instead. The rest was pretty good it just seems like every visit the oxtail become less & less (stingy).“

“The food was amazing. The after party was even better. Will definitely be back!!“

“Do you know the name of this place? Ignite Cuisine? Aamir's Fried Chicken?Who knows?!
Can you call on the phone and order ahead? Nope
Are the directions from Google clear? No way
Should you still come and eat here? Absolutely!!!
The food was great! The restaurant was clean and neat. The guy who waited on us was so friendly. Everything you want from a little place like this! We loved it!!“

“OMG They have AWESOME Oxtail. I went to this Jamaican restaurant for lunch and I ordered macaroni and cheese and corn bread and I noticed they had oxtail on their menu and I told they lady who worked there that I never had oxtail and I was told by my family and friends that oxtail is so good so the the lady asked if I wanted to order a platter I said no because I already brought fried chicken and I just want the Mac and cheese and corn bread to eat with my chicken so she was kind enough to ask me if I wanted to sample the oxtail and I said yes she then hand me a small cup with oxtail and gravy. OMG that oxtail was tender and falling off the bone. It tasted like beef stew and the gravy was AWESOME so awesome that I was licking the gravy off my fingers. I will definitely be ordering a oxtail platter from this restaurant in the near future. 😋“

“Food was amazing definitely the best Jamaican food spot in philly. Hat off to the chef….
family enjoy the food will be back for sure!!!
Customer service was amazing …
10/10 highly recommend!!!!
Macaroni cheese was the best I ever had from a Jamaican restaurant.“

“This place is deliiiicious. I’ve only done pick up. Not sure anyone ever actually eats there. It’s encased with plastic, kinda loud from some big fans, hard to hear. But absolutely none of that matters because they have the best jerk chicken you can get in Philly (in my experience so far). I lived in Florida for a while and ate a lot of jerk chicken. And this place does it right. Glad I came in and tried it! The people are nice. I’m a repeat customer. And I have no intention of stopping.“

“Tried the oxtails & this was my first time ordering here on Uber Eats, The food was delicious. The portion was very generous, rice & peas were flavorful & the gravy was spot on. I ordered all the way from center city. I found my new spot(hidden gem)“

“The Ultimate Feast with oxtail, jerk chicken, curry chicken and 3 sides is a well prepared-and well-priced meal. The staff are friendly and patiently answer food-related questions.“

“Yes I recommend everyone to Hotspot“

“MANNNN OH MAN! Where to start… Trappixx is an amazing place to have a family dinner, date night, solo dinner etc. The Staff are amazing, friendly and on top of everything everything was a 10/10 best Jamaican food I’ve tasted ! GREAT EATS ! Recommend that garlic shrimp with the white rice ( mouth drooling ) lol but yeah definitely check them out !“

“I had Mr.Jerk for the first time, the other Day ordered from Uber eats. The Food was fresh and the portions were large!! I was not a fan of the Oxtail as there were too Fatty and had a sweetness to them. The cabbage was pretty bland, but fresh. The rice and peas were Good. The Macaroni and cheese was sooo good, BEST Mac I had from any Jamaican store I ate from. FOURS STARS for the freshness, portions, and of course the Mac! Next time I’ll try the curry!“

“Excelente atendimento do funcionário Noel 🤩🤩“

“The food here is delicious! We tried the Oxtail with fried rice and mac, the Salmon & Shrimp Rasta Pasta, and the Sweet Chili Wings with fries and every single dish held such great flavor. The oxtail was so tender it literally fell off the bone, easily one of the highlights of the meal. Next time, we’re definitely trying the Oxtail Rasta Pasta.“

“You definitely need to check this out if you miss home cooking. One of the best I’ve tried that actually tastes like Jamaica food.💕“

“Just ordered for me and a co worker from door dash. We got whiting fish, potato salad, collard greens, Mac and cheese, mixed vegetables. The food was rocking!! We didn't get to take pictures because we were on break kudos to the chef!!“

“Was craving Spanish food and usually I have to drive to Camden from Cherry Hill. Looked on Door Dash and saw them and was so happy. The food was very fresh, had an authentic delicious taste… I will definitely order from them again…“

“The food was definitely official my 1st time coming but the prices and how the charge extra for different sides was a little outta pocket. I got oxtail, mac n cheese, yams. I was charge for yams and Mac extra. The Mac was definitely homemade.Customer Service was horrible, the light skin lady very rude I ask 2 questions she kept saying do you want the food or not. I said yes twice. There's too many jamaican spots or food spots for that to be treated rude.“

“So I got the Grilled Steak and rice and beans with salad and guacamole the steak was so juicy tender and the flavor was amazing this is a amazing restaurant and I will be back the staff is respectful and the restaurant is clean the food is cooked fresh right in front of you no complaints“

“I went to the food truck at 34th and Market and the food was absolutely delicious!! I had the fried fish with jerk sauce, mac n cheese, and candy yams. Seasoned very well! And the lady serving was pleasant and personable. I devoured my platter lol“