Careda's Caribbean Cuisine

My mom wanted to support a black business 3 platter for 58 dollars, we got the curried goat with rice and peas and cabbage. Food was trash the goat lack curry the rice no seasoning and the cabbage no flavor and under cook. The only thing was good is the ice tea and coco bread.

The food was really good. We had the jerk chicken, rice and peas, cabbage, chicken pattie, and plantain. We will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The workers were not pleasant. The turkey wings and pork-chops were old and lack flavor. Very disappointing since they looked so delicious.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The food is so good it'll make you angry 🤣

The staff are friendly and patient, and the food is incredible!

The only thing was that I had to take my food to go, and I got the curry chicken. By the time I got somewhere that I could sit and eat, I noticed that the sleeve of my coat was just drenched in curry! I managed to get the box out of the paper bag that it was packed into, but there was so much food in it that the box kept breaking in my hands!

As the start of the experience, I was quite upset: my coat needs a wash, the container is breaking apart in my hands... But then I tried the food... And it was so good that I came in and gave it a review.

This food is so good that you'll be mad at it for making you forgive it for ruining your coat.

This food is so good that you'll be mad at it for making you say, "Even tacos fall apart" as you try to extract it from a dilapidated box.

When people talk about "smack yo mama" good - this is what they're talking about!

Oh - and DEFINITELY get the ginger beer! Holy crap that is good!!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Rice & Peas

I ordered stew chicken, (which should have come with rice and peas) and plantain and cabbage sides. I was served 2 plantain and 2 cabbage, no rice/peas. Tasty sauce, raw chicken. Disappointing.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

I tried their food once a month ago, and it was okay. I was in the area.I thought I would give it a second try. I ordered the same platter for $19 plus tax. The oxtal, rice and beans, and cabbage. The rice was crunchy. The cabbage had no flavor, and the oxtail still had fat on it. They gave me only three pieces of the oxtail, which also did not taste good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

The 2.8 rating is misleading! I don’t always eat Carribean food, but when I do it has to be as good as this! I got Curry Chicken with white rice & collard greens. All of it was hot, flavorful and a good portion! I ordered a side of whiting fish that wasn’t so warm, but flavorful and a good portion. Not a fan of rewarming up fish so I’ll take that L but if it was hot and fresh it would’ve also been on point. The Sorrel was also fresh and tasty. I enjoyed their food overall, I highly recommend them!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken

I bought some food from Careda's Caribbean Cuisine on 10/5/2024 because I was in the mood for some Jamaican food. Sadly, the food did NOT live up to my expectations. I'm not Jamaican but my best friend is and I've eaten dinner at her house on many occasions so I KNOW how good Jamaican food is supposed to taste.

I ordered the curry goat which comes with a side of your choosing (I chose cabbage) but traditionally comes with rice and peas (red beans) and some plantains. The cabbage and the goat meat were very good, unfortunately the rest of the food was lacking.

As I stated above the curry goat comes with rice and peas (red navy beans). The rice was undercooked and it was a little too salty. There was also too much turmeric spice, the rice isn't usually yellow, instead, the rice is usually a slight pinkish color; taking it's color from the red navy beans but just a much lighter hue. Last but not least, I don't know if they ran out of beans, but there was more rice then beans! If you Google rice and peas you’ll notice there that there are lots of peas throughout the rice and yet the peas are M.I.A. in the food that I bought.

I love Jamaican food but I won't be buying from Careda's Caribbean Cuisine again. The price, $17.28, is just not worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

maybe I would have came back if the rice wasn’t burnt and they ain’t even sauce my jerk chicken up 😒

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I'm not sure why this is rated poorly, but I guess that means this truly is the diamond in the rough. Amazing food, unique blend of spice and sweet around melt in your mouth meat and zingy but distinct cabbage and greens, and the sweetest smile you've ever seen. Careda cares for the food and it shows! Yes ox tail is not fillet mignon, but if you put hesitations aside, you might get some big flavors out of this tiny kitchen. Make sure you get there early though, there's always a line!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ordered the oxtails fried fish and plantains. While they do not use a lot of browning sauce (of any) the oxtails are very tender and flavorful. Very authentic tasting. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken, Rice & Peas, Fish Platter

Bought a platter and a chicken patty. They thought it was funny to give an extra patty but it was burnt. And the food is nasty. The patty I originally purchased had bones

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 2

Delicious ? Jamaican food. Nice Ginger Beer ?.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Portions were extra small. I thought the 'to go' plate was for kids... Food wasn't seasoned well. The fish was bland. I hoped for better. Please smile. I almost felt like I was bothering them when I approached the counter...smh. I'm from the south...maybe it's just a northern thing.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

ROACHES, ROACHES, ROACHES!!!
Look, it’s Philly. I get it. BUT! Right as I was about to order, I saw a giant roach crawling all up and through the display window and on the takeout boxes! Yuck!!! It then went all over the part of the counter where you pay. Thats not normal. I will never eat here!!!!! My friends instantly regretted getting food from here after they saw those grimy roach legs… and on top of that, they said the food wasn’t good.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1