Caribbean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Houston

Kester Haynes

Ms. Wright

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Helen's Kitchen

85/100 (1754 ratings)

"Food is always delicious it never disappoints me.. my favorite dish is the curry shrimp � owners are always so welcoming and friendly... absolutely..."

Claudia Ivette Rodriguez

"The best hands down Hiram Clarke gem. This is the best Jamaican food in town ...... try the curry..."

Regina Walker

"Awesome authentic Jamaican food. So glad we came across this restaurant. Helen and Darnell were very welcoming, made us feel like we've known them..."

Tonya Lipscomb

"Love the staff and the food!! I highly recommend..."

Simona Caples Acevedo

"Great food! Curried goat is amazing and the owners are hilarious and wonderful. Thank you thank you! We will be..."

Elise Azara

"One of Houston's best kept secrets!..."

Kelvin Douglas

"One of the most outstanding place to sit in and dine, friendly and professional services. ..I'll go there..."

Denry C. Thomas

"The food was amazing! Helen and her husband are just super nice people..."

Veronica Mendez

"Good service every time I go thanks Helen and her husband for great food and..."

Jason Goodman

"Excellent..."

Joel Mario Garza

"The parking was tight & limited but the food was good & piping hot & I love that for me. 5 stars for that. Everything was seasoned well. I ordered..."

Denise

"So let me start by saying that I’m a BIG oxtail fan & I will absolutely be going back to Helen’s K for more. The vegetables were well cooked &..."

Amber Larry

"Ox Tail and Curry Chicken meals were very good and in large portions (left some for later). I'm always skeptical of new places, and this one defeated..."

Cleon Green

"Ordered the Lg oxtail and side of festival! On 8/27, the young man taking orders handled the long line and some rude customers with ease and a smile...."

Maria Ca

"Easily a hidden GEM! I love the oxtail plate! The rice is always fresh & cabbage is so good. I know online it says they are closed on Sunday. But..."

Sammy Griffin

"They hype is very real. This is the BEST OXTAIL I've ever had in my life. They're so tender and fall off the bone juicyyyy. They're a bit fatty but..."

Droskii Vazquez

"I’m starting this review while waiting on my food, I bought the last pattie because I came about 20-25 minutes before she closed. And the patty was..."

La Jenesis

"Food was great! No wait staff, so you order your food at the register & served in To Go containers. Coco Bread was so good.. like the best yeast roll..."

Jessica L

"Truly a hidden Gem. Islander comfort food at its finest! I spent 5 years of my youth in the Caribbean and get a craving for Oxtails or Garlic Shrimp..."

Elias Micheal

"I had an opportunity to stop by Helen's and pickup some food. I called in and ordered some jerk wings, veggie patties, a veggie roti, plantains, rice..."

Mr. Mccoy

"The food is incredibly delicious. The staff was very relatable, perhaps it’s a family run restaurant. If you’re looking for tender oxtails..."

KandA Shelton

"I moved away from Houston 5 years ago, but I still have fond memories of Helen's Kitchen. Amazing food and awesome portion sizes. Can't wait to..."

A Aka

"Purchased the curry and brown stew chicken with rice and peas, cabbage and plantains. Also two veggie patties. Everything was DELICIOUS!!!!! I will..."

Luv Stuff

"I had Snapper in brown gravy with cabbage, beans and rice. It was delicious, although a little pricey at $30. My friend had been wings and said that..."

M Slezak

Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill

85/100 (5084 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped in on a Friday around 2:30 pm and they were very busy. Even though there was a line, they quickly serviced everyone. This restaurant allows..."

Jaelyn Melena

"Ate here last week while visiting Houston. I've only had brown stew chicken a couple of times before, and those were just average. This one here took..."

Jeremy Boggan

"I really like the food here. I’ve been here twice. I had oxtails w rice/peas and cabbage. I also ordered jerk chicken a La carte just to try it...."

Nina Butler

"My family and I drove 54 minutes for some Jamaican food. We dined in and it was five of us. The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly. Our..."

Jennifer Johnson

"Of course I went after the Keith Lee review and that’s my biggest regret, Should’ve tried them out prior ! I bought the small stewed chicken that..."

Shamikka Ideele

"Wow! We were in the mood to try something different at the spare of the moment, and boy am I glad we did. We literally just googled Caribbean food..."

GabbyKat

"I've visited Cool Runnings twice and each time my meal of oxtails was wonderfully delicious! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. I tasted..."

Kynette Campbell

"First time eating at Cool Runnings and when I tell you the Food was amazing, service was fast and prices are very reasonable. I brought the large..."

Richandra Preston

"Brown stew chicken and Oxtails are amazing. I will be eating here every time I come to..."

Michael Pena

"This is the best place I have found in Houston for Jamaican/Caribbean food. The Brown Stew Chicken, Jerk Pork, festival bread are my favorites, but..."

Michael Maciukiewicz

"Got the brown chicken it was delicious 8.9 out of 10. My only complaint is they forgot to put my plantains in the plate and honestly I was looking..."

Genita Bennett

"The food and atmosphere offers a piece of Jamaica here in Houston the Beef Pies and Oxtails were heavenly but the Pineapple Ginger juice did it for..."

Catherine Johnson (CatNicole)

"Absolutely enjoyed every bit of this food. I mean the depth of flavor and freshness was something to write about. Jerk chicken was grilled which you..."

Gama Matos

"The food is authentic and very good. I have eaten here and used the catering services here, and it was definitely worth it. My guest loved the..."

Romana Nasir (RJN Realty Group)

"Huge portions, authentic Jamaican taste. This restaurant is quite spacious. They also feature a life band. The food is worth it. Though I will steer..."

Akoessiwa Ogundoju

Reggae Hut

85/100 (1854 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"AMAZING!!! The cashier was kind and offered to sample anything with the exception of the shrimp. Since it was our first time we sampled the jerk..."

Ashley Lee

"Hey the new Management and cooking staff are making things worth while..one plate can feed 2 people...The food is spicy and delicious..OX tails is..."

Khalid Jack

"Everything sooo good!! Nice environment, great staff, great location. Beef patties and jerk chicken are always on..."

Knickey Knichole

"I love this place.. Great artwork. Marcus Garvey!!!!!!!!!! The food awesome.. Vegetable Pattie is great on the go snack!! Delicious spicy salads!..."

LaRance Abu-Ameer

"Fantastic food! The service was excellent...they were so helpful since we were new to this type of food. Even a customer gave me some advice on the..."

Lisa Wiles Horsch

"We had the spicy jerk chicken. It was excellent! Just the right spice for us...mouth was on fire but the flavor was unspeakably good! The sides..."

K McAllister Walker

"On a random Thursday the homie and I had time to kill so we decided on lunch. Upon entering we were presently greeted with live music. Drums..."

Shauna Stockton

"From Dallas. Found Reggae Hut a couple of years ago and make it a point to eat there when in Houston. Everything is delicious and the home made..."

Ellen Pappas Balfour

"Great place for authentic Jamaican food. The staff and clientele are really..."

Joe Robinson

"Love the atmosphere, great food, and if you go on the right day.......good music!!!! Highly..."

Het Heru Neferkara

"The oxtails were so tender you could eat th with a spoon and the jerk chicken hands down was the best I will be going back again..."

Virgo Sunshine

"The absolute best jerk chicken and best staff in..."

Mia Bertagnolli

"The food is amazing, Great energy when you walk in. Someone is sure to welcome you. Live music on Tuesdays make for a delightful dining experience...."

Ohemaa Zaid

"Great food. Great atmosphere. I loved the escovitch snapper and the homemade ginger..."

Clifton Whitley III

"We had been out celebrating and decided to stop there. It was my very first time, and hey were about 10 minutes from closing. They were kind enough..."

Tia Wanya Maria

"Awesome atmosphere! And the food was amazing! Can’t wait to visit again , the staff was great..."

Daphne Randle

"I came here because I saw some reviews. Let me tell you that this was even better than the reviews! I was in there eating like a little fat kid..."

Charles Vernters Jr.

"Great food and super friendly customer service. Enjoyed my curry goat, so tender and flavourful, rice and peas and callaloo. Portions were very..."

Alissa Christine

"Went around lunchtime. The staff was warm and friendly. Stew chicken, jerk chicken, and curry chicken so everyone could try a little or everything...."

Dexter Gasery

"Seemed expensive for similar types of places but the food quality was great! Hence didn’t mind and overall 5 star. Also love their music selection..."

Shivika Singal

"Went with neighbors before a game. Food was amazing, like visiting Jamaica 🇯🇲, they are very friendly. You like..."

Patrick Cates

"The food and service was really good. We got the brown snapper and it comes with rice and a veggie mixture. Large portions. My boyfriend and I shared..."

Alyssa Walker

"I came to the Reggae Hut with a party of 11. They had more than enough space for us. The food was outstanding! It came out steaming hot and was full..."

Clarence Howell

"This place is really great! Definitely my favorite jerk chicken and oxtail I’ve ever tried. We came in and definitely looked like we hadn’t..."

Tucker Walsh

"This is the best Jamaican food I have had. This is just like the food on the island. So much flavor and very satisfying. This is my new Jamaican food..."

Sharell Jacquet

"Very good jerk chicken. The customer service was also really good. Wish it would be a little cheaper..."

Arian

"Just don’t eat all day before you go. Maybe wear loose clothing. Get both the plantains & the tostones. You won’t regret it. SO..."

Adriana Kabler-Rodriguez

"Initial service wasn’t the quickest or friendliest, but the food came out within 10 minutes and it was HOT! The curry goat, steamed vegetables and..."

Chelsea Baez

"The best Jamaican food we've had yet! We had the brown stew chicken, curry goat, and jerk chicken. Everything was better than we could have hoped..."

Jason

"The beef patties was spicy w/o being over powering. Flaky soft crust seasoning was excellent. Rice and peas could use some more seasoning but you can..."

Christopher Bucknor

"One of the better Jamaican places I’ve tried in Houston. It tasted really authentic. I tried the jerk chicken and it was amazing and the portions..."

Shay Smith

"Best jerk chicken, no contest. Spicy, smoky, perfect. But their deeper menu is also extremely strong: complex brown stew chicken, great curry goat,..."

Ryan Guerra

"The food was excellent at of all the places I ate at while in Houston. Thank you as your location was the recommendation of a friend and he was..."

J R

Punta Cana Restaurant

84/100 (1427 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The fish ceviche was fresh and delicious, my chicken and plantains were cooked perfectly, and the cassava fries came out crispy and hot. I really..."

Patricia

"Food was delicious! We stopped in after church one Sunday afternoon, the dining area is small, and there was a little bit of a wait, but once we were..."

Marisela Anzaldua

"This place remains me of Puerto Rico. The food is amazingly delicious and with a homemade feeling. The service is always good here. The portions are..."

Fernando Xavier

"I bought Ropa Vieja meat for a big event.I didn't have leftover.Was delish and everyone have a great complement about it.They will make another..."

Ileana Mathenia

"Amazing food. All is very well served and true to the Latin origins. Well worth the drive from downtown. After 2pm on Sundays there is some wait..."

Gio

"Amazing place! We drove there from Katy because we wanted to eat Dominican food. The food was delicious, not oily at all. Very nice people work in..."

Marina Kalmykova

"This was my first time trying Dominican food and I was very impressed on how flavorful the food was at Punta Cana. The place was busy throughout our..."

Miriam Lopez

"Delicious coconut mojito. Loved the empanas, really perfect crust and not too greasy. The Mofongo was really good. The chicken fry and meat was good,..."

Alison Meehan

"The food is AMAZING! The service is friendly and so warm and polite. I had the pork shoulder, oxtails, green plantains and fish. It was so delicious..."

Jonathan D.B.

"The food was so good! Their lunch specials are awesome, drinks are delicious and service is top notch. Every single server was very attentive and..."

Corey C

"We went for lunch after church on Sunday and it was fantastic! We got the fried chicken (either Puerto Rico or Dominican spice, I can't remember) for..."

J Jones

"OMG! Excelente sabor! I enjoyed a lot the ropa vieja y mi pastel. Una ricura. If you want to try caribbean flavor, here is the..."

Sally Molina

"This intimate eatery is a hidden gem. And I normally don't even like caribbean food! We ventured in after seeing the fantastic reviews here and on..."

John Pozadzides (John P.)

"We thought the food was good for Dominican food in Texas hence the 5 star. The flavors of the motherland will always stay in the motherland But if..."

Expedition Genao

"The Cuban sandwich was the tables best choice with Yucca fries , Maduro plantains, side salad and some tasty bomb red beans and rice. The cheese..."

Ed Emerson

"Every time my family and I have gone, the service is always great! They’ve got a variety of food and everything I have ever gotten from here has..."

Araceli Nazar

Flor De Cuba

82/100 (1907 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a great time.. we went to celebrate my daughter in law birthday... the live band was great... I will..."

Natia Robinson

"This is a very inviting establishment. It’s a bit hidden and not visible from the main road. The decor is very nice and they have an awesome..."

Dennis Jasinski

"The fish was way too salty for my taste. My kids loved the Mac n Cheese but they are use to Mexican tamales so I’m sure that’s why they didn’t..."

Xnd Gee

"Stress less God bless Had a great dinner with a couple of friends. The service was good… But I guess I was a little different from the regulars..."

Muhammad Rasheed

"Lovely waitstaff and fantastic food! Try the sweet plantains…...."

Kami Baez

"Every single week I have the best meal ever 😋. Fricase de pollo..."

Joe Perez

"Lunch with the hubby and it was amazing!!! Ordered the oxtails and they were fall off the bone tender. Drinks 🥰🥰 super!!! Service was..."

Abby Tijerina

"Just had lunch here with my family. The portion sizes are very generous! The tamale was to die for! The Moro and plantains as well. My husband got..."

Yulissa Lopez

"I have been here a few times for lunch with my workmates. The Cuban sandwich and steak sandwich are both amazing. My workmate ordered something that..."

Jerimy Robinson

"Delicious Ropa Vieja dish. The steak in kids menu is very good. Maduros and arroz Moro are well made. So far the best Cuban sandwich I’ve tried in..."

Ervin M Ventura

"Plenty of space. I dined on a Tuesday where not crowded but l suspect it can be a really fun place, Friday and Saturday. The waitress was very nice..."

Stephanie McGuire

"I used to come here all the time but it's been about a year since I've been around this area so I stopped in today for lunch. Place was empty I was..."

Tony B

"This was AMAZInG Dinning Experience I am a Culinary Arts Major as well as a certified prof baker and caterer and hands down the food was..."

Aggie Morton

"They had one very big party when we arrived. I was concerned that having such a large party would take our order wait time through the roof. This was..."

justin pechan

"Extremely great customer service. Food was amazing. I don't really order empanadas just anywhere, being Dominican we have high standards for them,..."

Aida Morales

"This place felt very comfy to eat in. The service was good and the waiter was really nice. We ate a lot of food and everything was so..."

Jacqueline G

"Unbelievable food! Top notch, home made and authentic. The staff is professional and very graceful. The ambience and decor represented Cuba and i was..."

Chris Shaw

Jamaica Jamaica Ultra Lounge And Eats

"Did they close down? I hope not although it doesn’t get extremely packed it’s a vibe music is 🔥 drinks are kool hookah is solid i mean it’s..."

Mike Who

"Best Place in Houston TX to enjoy the vibes!!! #1 Customer service and great food too! Thank you for making us feel like family and for also making..."

Rodeshia Truitt

"A group of my closest family and I visited here Mother’s Day weekend. We had a ball the MC made sure to recognize the amazing women and moms in the..."

princess Anderson

"Me and hubby decided to check this out on a Saturday night 04/29/23. Parking was easy peasy. We felt safe, no cover charge at that particular..."

Judith Obiero

"Drinks and Atmosphere A1 ! I'm mad I didn't get the servers name. Overall the space, music/Dj, space/parking was definitely worth the..."

Ronnie Pooh

"I had a really good time here; I came in September with a group to celebrate a birthday . Very nice area to party ! Table service was good!..."

NATE “ALGORYTHM BEATZ” H.

"Was here last night, club has been renovated and expanded. Looks awesome. Best service possible and no cover charge. If you love Dancehall, reggae..."

William G

"My first time in texas, and Jamaica Jamaica 🇯🇲 surely made my experience worth wild 😜. Can't wait to go back. Great music, vibes and..."

Corey King

"This is my new spot! The only downfall is it closes at 2am, besides that, no complaints at all. Nice crowd, pretty mixed but more women, which is a..."

Shadow

"I visited on a Friday night, and there was a fun crowd. Music selection was good with an exciting mix of afrobeats, reggae and hip hop (American and..."

Michael Benissan

"Great place to party.. Stays live, parking lot is always packed. Drinks are ok but..."

Stephanie jones

Las Hamacas Restaurant

"Love this place!!! Could have it for breakfast lunch n dinner.. it's great food and There's always a great vibe... beers are ice cold and a great..."

Chris Breezy

"Great food definitely recommend not sure my servers..."

Jonathan Chumley

"Aparte de ser mi lugar de trabajo es un lugar con un ambiente super agradable te sientes como en..."

Magda Moran

"The food was amazing and had great friendly enviorment. Service was a 4/5. great beer selction as well.. will definitly be going back quite..."

Chris Breezy

"Great Honduran food. Can't believe Urbanspoon lists this as "Mexican" -- it's not, it's Honduran! What is this, that scene from Clueless? Well,..."

Ams85

"I went in a little after they opened for a quick breakfast. Waiter was nice, very satisfying start to my..."

Everick K

"Service, food & Atmosphere was great. Very clean, staff was attentive & food delicious, I'll be..."

Javi Alvarez

"Service was amazing. Food very delicious. Music was on point. Listen to Los Bukis while eating my breakfast. LOVED..."

Cheeto Monte

"Good latin food saves you the trip to from going to Honduras. LOL! Waitresses need to smile more and don't be shy, attend the customer more with..."

FiveStar (Reviews)

"Food was good. Ordered the Pollo Perro. The cabbage and chicken was delicious the plantains could have be a lil softer and sweeter but was still..."

Julian Baldwin

"Authentic Hispanic food. Delicious. 10/10. I got the balisdas, Pupusas, french fries, and..."

lamest name

"Authentic food nice..."

Joey Brock

"My Son and myself were shown much love and the food made him pull over and give me the wheel and he went to sleep ... and the service was..."

OMGTV_1 ONEWAY MUSIC GROUP

"Great food.. place was cold service a bit slow.. will come..."

Irene Garza

"The music volume is too loud and the price of the food is extremely..."

Lenin Orellana

"Authentic Honduran food, they have baleadas, osmil, and all of the typical drinks and..."

Noe Garcia

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill

"I no longer have to make my own Jamaican food or wait to visit Miami for it. I had the jerk chicken with rice and peas topped with curry goat..."

Patric Chemaly

"Thanks just sat with a client and we actually shared my breakfast from your restaurant. Been here numerous times before in Jamaica... so glad my..."

Anthony Colbert

"This being a legacy franchise I love the fact that they honored their founder by keeping his memory alive by serving great food with great service!..."

Byron Hyter

"Thank you for serving amazing Jamaican food and providing excellent customer..."

Heidi Saul

"Great Caribbean food, friendly staff, and good..."

Felicia Davison

"Flavor was all there!!! I had the oxtails, can’t wait to try other things..."

Melanie Jammer

"Great food and service. I will be back for sure, location is small but..."

Darryl Hill

"I’m in heaven right now . Mi belly leaping with excitement. This new golden krust is bring me life in Houston . I feel like I’m in Jamaica or nyc..."

Bambi Lov

"Veggie Patties are great! Nice customer service and..."

Morgan Jefferson

"I absolutely love Golden Krust Caribbean restaurant in Houston! As someone who is originally from the Caribbean, I can say that this place is my..."

CHARLIE 2.0 EVERINGTON

"The food was GREAT!! The Rice and Beans was tasty and freshly made. The brown stew chicken was tender and falling off the bone. The CABBAGE WAS..."

CrayonJunkie Cosmetics

"Just had to come and let everyone know how juicy and tender this food is. Tried it for the first time yesterday and came back the next door for more...."

mimi davis

"Food was hot & delicious. Service was very nice & friendly. The server took the time to tell us all the dishes a it was our first time. Definitely..."

Larry Langlois

"1st time to come here I ordered jerk chicken to-go with cabbage, rice & peas and plantains. Loved the char on the meat, cabbage had good flavor &..."

Fallon Davis

"I stopped by just to see what Caribbean food was like. I only got a quick little snack but what impressed me most about this establishment was the..."

Tsquare Talk

"This place rocks! I like the Jerk Chicken Patty the most. Everyone is so nice and ready to help. The food is incredible. Every time I'm in Houston,..."

michael hillert

"If you haven’t been here yet I highly suggest that you try it! The customer service was super friendly. They are quick to get it right. Even though..."

Katie Williams

"Great restaurant, delicious food all around. No dine in because of Covid reasons. Staff was nice and friendly. I personally enjoyed the jerk chicken..."

Bryan Hale

"We drove 35 miles from Atascocita to enjoy the delicious Caribbean cuisine at the Golden Krust. I have to say, this was worth the drive. No..."

Trisha Clerk

"This is my 4th time ordering from them through doordash to be delivered to my job! The food is so good and authentic! Seasoned so well the cabbage is..."

Crystal

"Omg i LOVE this place! I’ve only ordered the curry chicken, peas & rice & beef & cheeze patty but I could literally eat from here every day! My..."

Domi Thomas

"Always great customer service, delicious sweet coconut bread, vegetables plate 🔥, vegetable patty 😋 my 5 year old can't get enough. The spinach..."

Siren TheRocker

"This picture doesn’t even do this oxtails plate justice! Also their beef patties are delicious and the customer service is sooooooo good! Everyone..."

Chissy U

Tex-chick

"The only restaurant in Houston you can get REAL Puerto Rican food! Everything is delicious and made when you order, my favorite is the mofongo con..."

Viridiana Villalobos

"Delicious Authentic Puerto Rican Food.For us that are away from the Island it's owner Angel make you feel like rite at home. I definitely recommend..."

Joe Perez

"I love this place. Great food, awesome owner, real Island Vibe & it feels like I'm in my grandmother house in Arroyo,..."

Eddy Deynes

"Home away from home. Love the biftec empanado (chicken fried steak). Carne frita con mofongo. And the white rice with beans (habichuelas). With a..."

Carlos Santiago Cancel-Vancy

"Best dive in the area. Owner and staff are just the..."

Ismael Jusino

"A "hole in the wall." Packed full of people inside, even after lunchtime. You know what this means: the food is GOOD! Yes, it's a little bit of..."

Suzannette Lebron

"Tex-Chick is an authentic Puertorrican restaurant which has been serving Houston for decades. The food is delicious, the staff is super friendly. ..."

Mario Jimenez

"Friendly staff and great food. Better then Puerto Rican restaurants in Chicago. I will be..."

Patrick Raines

"The mofongo was perfect! Not dry and perfectly..."

Jorge Perez

"So authentic and delicious. The owner is gracious and friendly. Just like being back on the..."

Linda JordanSmith Brown

"Buen servicio, la comida de muy buen gusto . Me senti por un rato en mi isla al degustar la comida yescucharlas demas personas que se hallaban de..."

Margie Torres

"The food was hot delicious! A wonderful family restaurant! Nice ambiance and the staff was very friendly and..."

Ernest Berry Jr

"Ordered an empanadilla de carne (beef empanada) and the bistek encebollado con arroz blanco y habichuelas (steak with onions, white rice and beans)...."

Jose Diaz

"#JoeFoodTour super yummy local Puerto Rican food spot. #HowdyFromHouston #ThePropertyJoes #LivingLifeInHouston..."

Joseph Ray Diosana

"Great local restaurant! I enjoyed the mom and pop atmosphere. It was cozy and made me feel like I was at a family friends house eating dinner. The..."

Vonteyah Davis

"I’m a half Puerto Rican who has been on a JOURNEY to find good Puerto Rican food in Houston. It’s here. I almost cried the first time I came here..."

Kelsey Wu

"Place is legit Puerto Rican food. I don’t think you can get more authentic in Houston. Small dining room and you’re pretty much eating in..."

Juan

"The place is TINY...but the food is good. The fritters were fresh and delicious. The alcapurrias were so good!! The only thing about the mofongo I..."

Jennie C

"The experience is so welcoming, the people are amazing. The food is authentic Puerto Rican food and its delicious. Definitely bring the..."

TheFirstTony

"Owner was very friendly and the food was delicious and fresh. The inside of resturant is very small and prices are a bit high ($42 w/tip for 2 for..."

Savannah Kizachatéra

"👍🏽Ángel, the native Puerto Rican owner, owns up to his name! I called to order from Pasadena, and he sweetly asked I call when 10 min. out so..."

Phoebe*

"Angel the owner was amazing always made sure we was ok and made us feel like family! The food was amazing so good. Can’t wait to go..."

Jaime Lopez

"The atmosphere is quaint and cozy. The owners are friendly. The food is tasty. This was our first visit here and it was a great..."

Myrna Talasek

"Small restaurant but friendly staff and home cooked puertorican..."

Marlene Reyes

"I'm still going to give them 5 stars. I just have one small complaint that I pray they will change.. Alcapurrias made from Yuca just aren't..."

Quiet Among Them

Island Sizzle

Island Sizzler

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Mannnnn! (in my Big Moe voice) If you have not been to this spot please do yourself a favor and go. My first time visiting and I am in love. I..."

Jessica Willis

"We pick this place at random. We did not read any reviews before arriving. At first glance we were a bit skeptical. I honestly thought I walked into..."

Alej B

"Went here while traveling through Houston. This was thee best Jamaican food I've had! We ordered the oxtails & stew chicken, both were delicious! The..."

Ashley Salinas

"Stopped by while I was in Houston for work. Candy was my bartender, she provided awesome service and recommended the Brown chicken which was amazing...."

Michael Allen

"Our first time visiting. Travels from out of town. Some of the best Caribbean food ever. We had Oxtail, jerk chicken and jerk wings. The coconut..."

Gail Rose

"7/11/2020. Called in my order. Lady who took order had to be new or untrained. Order was ready when I arrived. Good thing is she checked plates..."

Trish K

"Asia is an awesome bartender. Drinks are on point. Chef Ty on the oxtail, peas & rice w/ cabbage are the BOMB. I will definitely be back. Come and..."

Cassundra Bryant

"Candy is the most amazing ever. Her customer service was on point, full of good energy and really knows how to make a customer feel welcomed. The..."

GlamTiyan

"Let me just tell y'all that I haven't had a meal like this in a years. I got the Jerk Chicken and yo 20/20. It was fresh, meat was falling off the..."

Chas

"I this was my first time here.the food was really good, good atmosphere, great hospitality and the owner was very attentive and nice.clean restaurant..."

Bryana Cyrus

"Great place overall. There definitely doing great works and there improving themselves on a daily basis. If you've been there before and haven't been..."

R P

"Great place! Food is hittin! The beef Pattie’s hit and jerk chicken plate is my regular go too! *tell em CJ sent..."

Roach Club Industries

"Guess I don’t know what the food is like. Advertising open until 2am. Locked the door before 1am. So I came back the next day... presentation,..."

Rodrick Jones

Lyric Caffe 2 Go

78/100 (1815 ratings)

"I’ve been going to the same location for over 8 years and everyone but the manager is SUPER nice. However, the manager rarely smiles or even says..."

Mr. Encourager

"Classic McDonald’s. If you’ve never been to this place, or if you’ve never heard of McDonald’s, I sort of envy your naivety. This is a place..."

Nate Church

"Love this place! Fast and easy through my mobile app every time. If you ask for no salt/very little salt on your fries they'll always be fresh and..."

Angel Rendon

"There is almost always a wait on the inside. Even if there is no one standing in line, you still have to wait for up to 10mins sometimes, which sucks..."

ZHRØ

"Excellent service and great attention, I recommend..."

Abigail Perez

"Very friendly staff, who provide solid customer service - genuinely pleasant to drop by here for a quick meal, and heads and shoulders above many of..."

Kevin M. Cook

"I’ve been too this location more times than I could begin to count. The employees here are incredibly friendly! My orders are always correct and..."

Pleco Guy

"It's a McDonald’s App works well and makes ordering more..."

Michael Richard

"This McDonalds is always busy and there is a reason. Great fast service. The new fried chicken sandwich is better than Chik fil A! Try it..."

Reid Hawkins

"I've come here many times and I've always had a positive experience ordering food or with the staff. The staff are nice and pleasant and always take..."

Ankit Saggi

"Okay my experience at this particular McDonald's it's literally fast and efficient to walk in and order immediately because of the self-service order..."

Mis lana 386

"I got the large pack with McRib. 2 cookies. The French fries were crispy the way I liked them. Some other McDonald's got the worse soaky oil French..."

Jack Doan

"Great customer service. The food is always good. I never have to wait in a long..."

Dina Davis

Poti's Pizza.cu

"Super especial este sitio! Buen servicio y el sabor de las cosas super buenas, he ido varias veces y siempre he comido muy rico! Sobre todo la..."

Alejandro Alonso

"Olvídate de todo lo demás!! El único lugar con la pizza cubana más auténtica en todo..."

David Herrera

"Excelente servicio y buena comida cubana, muy auténtica. Les invito a q lo..."

Rafael Cuza

"Me encanta todo, muy buen..."

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Jairo Torres Echeverry

Frai Vazquez

Claudia P

Island Spice Bar & Grill

75/100 (1226 ratings)

"Great cozy setting with a friendly relaxing atmosphere. The food is great. My best times are sipping on some rum punch listening and dancing to..."

Jon Glen Bannis

"The best food, customer service, and people to be around! Love that this spot is family owned. I come at least once a week and I’m never..."

Kae St. James

"This is a great family owned restaurant with consistent quality food, great service and good music. I’ll always come back! I suggest you get here..."

Jaleel Manns

"5 STARS for my overall dining experience. Trudy was friendly, attentive, & KNOWS HOW to make a strong, yet flavorful RUM PUNCH! The curry goat,..."

Amanda Carter

"Food was good. Took very long but good..."

JULIE MANGO

"I have never tried Caribbean but this was awesome. I tried the Chicken Dahaulpi, was super good. Place is chill, music in background friendly people..."

James Hoisington

"The food at Island Spice Bar and Grill was just ok for me on the flavor but it was definitely hot and fresh. The drinks were good and strong. Service..."

TGC LLC

"So glad we finally tried this place! The food is amazing! Oxtails are sooooo good! Flavorful, tender and great quality. We’ve also tried the jerk..."

Germanie James

"Definitely the hangout spot especially after 8pm. The. Bartender is super personable and he made me something based on the flavors I told him I..."

bindu jackson

"My husband and I come here often. Food is on point and the price is reasonable for the quality of food you get. I see a lot of reviews here about..."

Elizabeth Lewis

"I received bad service from a man there awhile ago but I enjoyed the jerk chicken. 2nd visit the younger lady looked like she didn’t want to be..."

Everick K

"One of the best food spots I have been to in Katy Tx.Great customer service it is a great environment with a chill vibe.And if you go on Wednesday..."

we5566 6189

"Mark was a great bartender!!! Omg!!! And the music was on point! Nice place for drinks and food! Have not had any of the food….but it looked..."

LaToya McGraw

Fabian's Latin Flavors

71/100 (2129 ratings)

"the place is too good. the best steak, all the food is excellent. It has 4 formidable environments, electronic music, salsa, reggaeton...whatever..."

Krolt T.

"Such a beautiful time here with my friend Glen, food was delicious, dj’s were great, dancing looked incredible & I have to learn!!! But the best..."

Rachel Fox

"Hey y'all! I've been here before but it was a looooong time ago when I didn't know a clue about rating places on Google maps! Anyways... this is a..."

Heather Nicole

"From the Food to the Service everything is top notch. If you're looking for a night on the town this definitely a destination that should be on that..."

Bryan Clinkscales

"I loooooooove Fabian's!! Valet is the way to go because there is parking at garages nearby that already charge $20.00, so we might as well pay it but..."

J B

"Awesome place! Looks small from the outside but once you’re in there’s multiple spaces- some open air. Great music whether you want to just dance..."

From Mars With Love

"The dance instructors were absolutely amazing. However I wish our waitress would have came more than twice. My friends and I order drinks. We were..."

Amir Saunders

"Fabian’s was awesome! Annalisa our waitress isn’t just beautiful on the outside but has a beautiful soul. Also the owner hooked us up with free..."

Ryan Rougely

"Just awesome! Had a large group of “what do we do?” I suggested Fabian’s in downtown, their valet was a MAJOR plus, service was on point, staff..."

Renzo Moon

"Didn't know what to expect because it wasn't our intended destination but we ended up being so happy we stopped in. The food was excellent! The..."

Melanee Marshall

"We had an absolute blast at Fabian's! The staff went above and beyond to make our party unforgettable - they even surprised us with an amazing..."

J Mejia

"Jess and jasmine were amazing instructors , I’m very familiar with Latin dances except for my friends I’ve brought . First time visiting Texas ...."

Lawrence Ponceja

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