50 Best Caribbean Restaurants in Philadelphia

“The food at this restaurant is very tasty and delicious the Rasta pasta is to die for very creamy and rich as well as the pepper steak is tender and juicy and flavorful😋. My favorite beverage at solange’s Caribbean cuisine is the fruit punch and passion fruit juice you should definitely try them.“

“Great music, food and atmosphere! Tvs are set in place so you can watch your favorite sport that's playing live!“

“Good dining experience—-only thing —the music was too loud. I have eaten there MANY times—-the music typically at dining level where one can talk with people without yelling. PLEASE do not compete in loudness with Mamajuanna restaurant—-I will never go there again because it's way too loud. 👍🏻“

“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.“

“Great Food and Great Vibes🎵🎵“

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

“Amazing meal amazing customer service and I think I met the owner who was amazing as well. Great place to come. I recommend you travel for it. The oxtail are to die for all I got was oxtails and rice cause I’m used to getting burnt, but these people oxtail was no game at all.“

“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“

“Yum yum good. They pile it high with flavorful food. Pays to buy it vs trying to make it yourself. Would give 5 stars only negative is little salty but that's because I need low salt diet“

“Is a Great place to be, but needs better bartenders, it takes Forever to get a drink!! Other than that is fun to be around!“

“First time ordering here I ordered the large curry chicken with white rice cabbage and two jerk rolls...Portion nice amount of meat no complaints about the platter. Nowwww the jerk rolls my fiancee swallowed his he said it's spicy I was into the second bite I said ohh no I can't do it lol leave that to the spicy eaters lol“

“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!!!!“

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

“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“

“This place is catering my wedding. No, I don’t have a fiancé. I’m single, but who needs a man when you have mac & cheese like this? I’m marrying the jerk tofu, and the collard greens are my maid of honor.“

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“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!!!“

“I love this place. If you are ever in philly you must try this Ghanian spot! If you like spicy this is the place. If you like rice get the jollof! My favorite is light soup with fufu. The peanut litter soup is bomb! Matter fact just eat everything. Only come if you have time to enjoy. Service is not typical of most American dinner time standards. Call ahead to ensure they are open that weekend! I wish they delivered via an app. But still worth going for the experience.“

“I found this place just by driving by looking for some good oxtails. Came here and the lady was very nice she even asked me if I wanted more gravy on my food. I was shocked because not all restaurants do that. So thank you for that. Second, I like to say the flavor of that gravy is on point. I love this place already but I can only visit when I'm at work due to driving distance.“

“Food was fantastic and the order was on time for the requested pick up, I even got a call back to confirm my order was ready. I didn't get platters this time, I ordered everything a la carte, by the pound. We got Pernil, chicharron, tostones, arroz con gandules, stewed beef, guineo, beans, and white rice with extra gravy. Online ordering was also a breeze, the layout was straight forward and very intuitive. It gave you options and even a small section for special requests. Definitely one of my new favorite spots to drop in to for a hearty meal. I'll be back again to try the rest of the menu and looking forward to grabbing some pastelillos.“

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

“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!“

“the ox tails with the beans and rice. yes sir“

“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 😋“

“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. 😊“

“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.“

“The food is great and worth the price.“

“If you are looking for a good Island Vibe this is the place to go to . Wide selection of Inland beers and food . No need to go to NYC“

“Excelente...“

“I dined in for an early dinner and ordered the Brown Stew Chicken w Yams & Collard Greens, Fish Soup, and Watermelon Juice. Everything was very tasty! The yams didn’t have much additional flavor though but I didn’t mind because as a side they just absorbed the sauce from the Brown Stew Chicken and got flavored that way. Also they seem to use pretty fresh produce so all the produce had more of its own natural flavor - yams, collard greens, as well as the cabbage and carrots in the Stew, and the okra in the Fish Soup. The flavors in the Fish Soup seemed unique to me and I really enjoyed it. The soup came with a tasty dumpling in it as well (not sure if there is a different name for this dumpling but I will be doing more research on Caribbean cuisines). I also liked that there were not bones in the soup as I often expect bones when ordering most meats from Caribbean restaurants but I’m not a fan of dealing with them. The Brown Stew Chicken while very tasty and flavorful, does have bones in it. Everything was well seasoned and salty, but not to an offensive extent at all - just perfect and as expected. Last but not least, the Watermelon Juice was a very refreshing addition to the meal that was much appreciated after walking in hot weather. It tasted like fresh fruit and was sweet but not too sweet! It was honestly a real necessity at the time, so I’m glad I found this place. I definitely want to come back and try more of their food.

The service was also great! Everyone working there seemed friendly, which is definitely not always the case, and I felt welcome. Someone (the chef?) came out to personally take orders to speed up the line which wasn’t even long, so they seem committed to getting people their food fast (despite “island time” existing in Caribbean cultures). The menu is simple which allows them to have everything ready quickly & at a high quality. The quality of the food is what matters above all, and it seems they understand that. Also be ready with cash as it is Cash Only.

I love the cozy vibe and the old school diner/lunch counter aesthetics, but I felt like the dining room/bar space should be better utilized. I understand this situation isn’t even necessarily their fault as we are in the era of takeout, and they clearly put their money towards making sure the food is good, which is obviously most important. I also understand they are dealing with the fact that their menu isn’t super conducive for the bar/lunch counter setting, and it’s detached from the kitchen, but it has a purpose - it’s where they make and serve the homemade juices. Something as simple as pictures of the main ingredients in the juices could be a low cost way to liven up this area and serve a practical purpose as well. They have big, comfortable tables which some restaurants in the area don’t even offer anymore, so I appreciated that.“

“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 discovered ZumZam a few weeks ago.
I have been hooked since!
The Oxtail 10/10!
The Ackee and Saltfish 10/10! I've had this like 5 times now lol
The Curry Goat was 10/10
The Curry Chicken 10/10
The owner , Zum is always welcoming and his staff is very nice!
I have now introduced my coworkers to his delicious food (he cooks it all himself by the way! ) and they are already planning on what to get tomorrow. I think we finally found our fave Jamaican food spot for lunch!“

“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).“

“I love Top Taste. If I wasn't watching my weight, I would eat there more often. For anyone who wants a great breakfast, you will not be disappointed. Not only is the food excellent but the staff is very friendly and efficient. Highly, highly recommended.“

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

“So yummy! Fast and delicious food with really nice staff! Would definitely buy again!“

“DIAMOND in the Ruff ! !
First and Foremost, the food here us EXCELLENT! If you are into authentic Jamaican cuisine, then look no further. .
I was very impressed by menu and more impressed by the taste, from the Caribbean! The Curry Chicken was prepared to perfection! Rice peas and cabbage
mouth-watering . . EVERYTHING was Fresh and cooked right ✅️. Will definitely be back! Don't Let the Neighborhood Scare You, Just Use Common Sense, You Will Be Fine, Trust Me . . . BACK-A-Yard keep making slamming Food ! ! !“

“I stopped in because I found the restaurant on Phillyblackowned.com, a map for black owned businesses in Philly. I'm so happy that I found this business. The owner is very friendly, made me feel welcomed, and the food is delicious. I ordered the lamb with rice, and it was so tasty, I had to share my experience. I'll definitely be back.“

“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.“

“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!“

“This place is so good. The first time I saw the line out the door I thought it was too good to be true. However, I’ve been visiting Philly for almost two months and I’m almost there everyday! The food is good, the options are plenty and it’s quick service (don’t let the line fool you). Also a good rule of thumb here if you think you want it…order it or it will run out lol. Shoutout to the morning cashier, she is wonderful (not to say the rest aren’t, I have had more dealing with her than anyone else) she don’t play and she be moving by herself especially in the mornings! You can’t come to Philly without stopping here!“

“Had no idea what food they had, menu link not working. Just ordered what the guy in front of me ordered. Jerk chicken, beans and rice, Mac and cheese. Food was good, ordering area is deceiving, as there is a nice dining room. Will definitely be back once the menu link is working so know what to order. Med portion was huge, got two dinners out of it.“

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

“For a taste of the Caribbean in Philly, Tropical Choice Jamaican & American Restaurant is the place to be! This spot is beloved for its authentic Jamaican dishes like jerk chicken, curry goat, and oxtails, all bursting with flavor. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere make it a favorite among locals. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal or a quick bite, their menu has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on their delicious sides like plantains and rice and peas. It’s a culinary adventure you won’t forget!“

“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.“

“Yes I recommend everyone to Hotspot“

“best ambiance, great drinks and wonderful customer service“

“Excelente atendimento do funcionário Noel 🤩🤩“