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Jamaican Style Jerk
88/100 (1160 ratings)
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Caribbean
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Dinner
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Cheap Eats
"Service was very quick and the food is delicious. Not too salty for those who are watching their intake and a quick sprinkle will get you where you..."
Kay Allisan
"My first experience at this restaurant was amazing I ordered an oxtail with rice and peas and two beef Jamaican patty. Now my second time going to..."
Laura Sainvil
"Great Jamaican food at a fair price. The jerk chicken and ribs were perfectly smoky and well seasoned. The spicy jerk sauce was delicious! The..."
DeWayne Joslin
"Look, if you live in the Indy metro area you owe it to yourself to go over to Jamaican Style Jerk. Simply the best, most consistent chicken in town...."
Graham Meinert
"My first time having Jamaican food and it was amazing. I ordered the jerk chicken and oxtail which I have never had. I was scared but it was..."
Bad-1nt3nt1onZ
"Hidden gem! The portions were big and the jerk chicken was flavorful and smoked to perfection. The chicken was falling off the bone! This is my..."
S Nguyen
"They’re very delicious but I did notice that they took out more money than my receipt says they did so I would just bring cash when you come here..."
Jazay Barbour
"I’m not sure what other people were referring to as far as wait time and service but my experience was 10/10!! I walked in and there was no long..."
Amber Taylor
"Here me now!!! LMAOOOOO man this food is amazing and the people are wonderful feels like you at your favorite uncle house lol. I’m from Houston but..."
Bryan Sims
"My wife and I 1st experience with jamaican cuisine. It was a very pleasant experience for the both of us. Starting with exceptional customer service,..."
Antonio Miller
"These guys know how to cook and spice meat! We had the chicken and the goat. Both were great, but the goat was some of the most memorable I've ever..."
Greg Eakins
"The food here is always good. I usually get the jerk chicken, rice/beans, cabbage and plantains. He gets all the same except ribs (pictured) instead..."
Dawnetta Richardson
"Very tasty food but the guy whomever he is lacks MANNERS esp when he’s talking to women. Maybe that’s how they talk to women in Jamaica but most..."
Sheila Greer
"The best Jamaican Restaurant in town!! Everything taste good but I ordered the Oxtail and curry goat in this combo dinner served with plantains and..."
Angie Spence
"We stopped through Indy on our way home. We found this location via Yelp. I ordered the brown stew chicken. My husband ordered the oxtail and chicken..."
Jessica Carless
Havana Cafe
86/100 (690 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Caribbean
Latin
Cuban
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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"Indy hidden gem. Great food. Great service. Large..."
Toni Jackson-Lawrence
"This is my favorite restaurant in Indy, of any cuisine! It's one of the few places where I go FOR the food and can dine alone and savor the flavors..."
Tony Phonethibsavads
"Seriously GREAT Cuban food! As good as anything I've had in Miami or Havana. Maybe even better! The vaca frita and masitas de puerco and the cuban..."
Jeanne McGrath Arguelles
"Very very happy with our experience x! Great food, great service! Highly recommend Havana..."
Diana Carter Hernandez
"cozy little cafe. service was prompt, let you sit and enjoy and not feel rushed. food was great and portions were large enough for..."
Rob Morgan
"Love this small family-owned restaurant. Great service and excellent food. The Lechen Asada with Fried Yucca and Yellow Rice was..."
Lisa Hoeflich Seipelt
"Love this place. They have the best authentic Cuban food, not merely Cuban sandwiches. The Masitas de Puerco Fritas are the absolute best. Don't..."
Dean Babcock
"What I like about this place is that it is clean and nice inside its really pretty. The waitress are nice as we as the owners the food is amazing and..."
Andrea Gonzalez
"Second time here and have never been disappointed - the food is..."
Lana Grubbs Richmond
"Fantastic food and great service! I recommend the guava and cheese..."
Jessica Ann Thompson
"The food is phenomenal!!! The service although can be slow at times is extremely pleasant & kind. One of my favorite & will be a customer as long as..."
Angel M. Rodriguez
"Food was excellent, the service was great, would definitely visit..."
Misti Sukle
"Very cute cafe, very cozy and nice. The staff is friendly and helpful, the service is prompt and punctual and the hygiene is always up to standards..."
Miro Loves
"Everything was excellent! However, the Cuban sandwich needed more mustard and pickles. Service was terrific, even though the older gentleman..."
Marie Shih
"Worth trying it out. I liked..."
Jrip
"Awesome Cuban food. It took about thirty minutes but it was well worth the wait. The Cuban sandwich was perfect. Best one in years. Others..."
Scriby1010
"Super good. This place is great. I've been there twice, and both times I really enjoyed my meal. I have a thing for ethnic strip mall restaurants,..."
Francesca Mari
"Great food, great service! Reasonable prices, $10-12 range. My fiancée ordered chicken and rice, and I ordered Ox Tail (yes the tail of an Ox). The..."
Shawn Axsom
"The food was delicious and the service great. The place does not look fancy but the food is amazing. My daughter had the chicken soup and almost..."
Indy
"Sooo good!. My husband and I tried Havana Cafe this evening for dinner. We've been to a few Cuban restaurants, including TaTa and some in Florida, so..."
Kate Hill Johnson
"Very friendly and clean. Food was excellent. We loved it. We will be coming back and will be recommending it to our friends and family. They give you..."
Natalin Alfaro-Marroquin
"HAVANA BORN NATIVE: Eaten at all cuban restaurants in indy area. This is the most authentic. Finally the real..."
Thechaels
"Yummy food and welcoming atmosphere. My husband is a Brazilian and I a born Hoosier. When we drove up, he was a little skeptical as the lot was a..."
Indymama
"The Havanna Cafe is under new ownership ! I came with my Cuban wife who knows Cuban food. We both agree the food is delicious. No extra seasoning..."
Jacquie
"Liked it. On the first visit to this place, I must say I liked it. It's located in a strip mall and the restaurant itself doesn't have and ambiance..."
Facestuffer
"Not a fancy place but a good restaurant with nice workers and owner. I had the oxtail with plantains and rice. More than I could eat and was very..."
Eat At Mo's
"Cuban menu is good. But also try the puposas, a traditional Salvadoran dish made of thick, hand-made corn tortilla. Nice people, good..."
Unamuno1898
"Well I like it mucho!. My wife and I frequent this place all of the time, and we've always been satisfied with the service and the food. As for a..."
Randyw41
"Been going there for a year and food is always good and the owners are always..."
Tom Jones
"Would eat there again. Came here with my sister and remembered how good the rice, beans, and plantains were. Stumbled onto it again with my parents..."
Anna Davis
"The best cuban food in Indy =). The Masitas de Puerco fritas is my son's favorite dish...and that in itself says a lot since my 5 yr old is a picky..."
Janie
"Good food, service needs some TLC. Granted, I have no idea what "authentic Cuban" is supposed to taste like, but I know good food. This is GOOD. The..."
DeAnna
"Great Cuban food for a great price. I'm really not quite sure why this place is getting such poor reviews. I walked into the restaurant around 3:30..."
Grant McNaught
"After reading reviews on this site i had to make an account just to voice my opinion because bloggers have no idea what they are talking about,..."
CHE
"Havana Cafe NERDS dream come true. Lord knows im Broke these day's so ill eat anywhere that offers free WI-FI but this place gives you a lot of food..."
Jonny36
"I highly recommend Havana Cafe. It has the best Cuban sandwiches in Indianapolis. The dishes are delicious, my favorite is the Ropa Vieja. I..."
Ingrid
"The Havana Cafe brings a little taste of Cuba to Indianapolis. I enjoyed the experience so much I am looking forward to going back for dinner..."
Philippe Steele
"They were all that good. Dave and I will be back, and we encourage all of you to visit as well. You will not be..."
Andrea Neale
"I have never had cuban food before and I enjoyed it. The restaurant is very clean everywhere including the bathroom. The pandemic is over but unlike..."
crystal shelton
"This is a charming little Cuban cafe. The menu selection and service were good. The prices are reasonable. The food was fresh and flavorful. Will I..."
Jerry Foltz
"After years, I have found an authentic Cuban restaurant in Indiana. This cafe is an absolute gem. I was in Indy for the day and stopped by for a late..."
Mike Whyte
"Delicious sandwiches and food!!! It has been my favorite spot recently to get lunch. You have to try their passion fruit drink (Maracuya). The yuca..."
Mel Rodriguez
"Food was amazing. My partner and I had a great time on our first visit and will definitely be back. The only improvement I believe the restaurant..."
Dakota Filipiak
"Great Cuban food. Prices are reasonable specially considering rising costs for food items. Service was good but we were there in a slow day and early..."
Luis Villahermosa
"Came here for lunch and was pleased. The lady working was quick and attentive, but not overbearing. The food was very good. I had a Cuban sandwich..."
Bret
"Amazing Cuban food! Small restaurant with great..."
Marcos Almonte Perez
"As someone who recently moved from Miami to Indiana, finding a Cuban place was top priority. This place is a solid 10/10. Just come prepared to wait..."
Stephanie Ramos
"Best Cuban food in Indy. The Arroz con pollo was perfect, and the Cuban sandwich amazing! We drive over almost two hours 4-5 times a year to have..."
Diana Biddle
"I love this place! I come on a regular basis. Today I had the "pollo salteado", which is sauteed chicken strips w/bell peppers and onions. It looks..."
Maddie G
"Used to live in Miami and I can tell you this is authentic, delicious Cuban food! The moro rice, ham croquettes, chicken panchera, all sooo..."
Amanda Ellison
"Probably the best cuban sandwich I have had. It was huge. Making 2 lunches from it. Fried yuca always yummy. I look forward to trying more from the..."
J N
"This is probably one of our few favorite restaurants to eat in Indiana. The food is scrumptious and packed with flavor and has the right balance of..."
Yamon Y.
"Very good food! This was my first time having Cuban food, we tried the Pollo Alaplancha ,the Vaca Frita , and Lechon . Absolutely Delicious..."
A W
"Everytime I come here I love it. The food is so delicious and the service is great! It's not busy during of hours. I would suggest you visit. If you..."
Shel
"We stopped by Havana Cafe to try out their food with the possibility of having them cater a future family event. I was born in Cuba and my relatives..."
Maria Ruetz
Patties Of Jamaica
86/100 (1109 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Sit down
Caribbean
Jamaican
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"No pictures yet. I have been going to 'Patties' since 2002. The only time I have been disappointed was when they ran out of a food I was craving...."
BigDawg
"I have been eating here for 30 years. Stefan and my children are about the same age, and have grown up together. Henry and the culture of Jamaican..."
Michael Walters
"If you don't know now you do. This place is Indianapolis. Best patties and the sauce bang!!!!! Anyone on here that gave a bad review just doesn't..."
Brittany
"My family loves this place Mon. You have to get some frozen patties to go to cook at home Mon. I even got it catered at work. The owner are super..."
Trond
"Wonderful Find. After returning from Negril last week, I have been searching for a spot with authentic curried goat and Jamaican patties. Here I..."
Angie
"Weak, they didn't even have rice & peas or chicken or veggie patties. Went to another spot not too far away and it was the real..."
Milton Isley
"Best I have had, and I have had them in Jamaica. The service is a plus. You will feel like you have been going for years. The hot sauce is great,..."
Chris Renner
"Buttery Rich Pastry Filled With Island Spice Ground Beef. That's all you need. Simple and Perfect. Go; Its Cheap, Basic and Good. Oh, Don't expect to..."
Indy Food Guy
"Amazing. I moved to Detroit and want to know if they deliver, ship, or mail. I will do anything to get Patties of Jamaica into my home. Anything...."
Marian
"Let's start of by saying I have been to Jamaica and there patties can't hold a candle this place. How many restaurants do you know that sell there..."
Pete Farrar
"Yummm. Hit the spot. I will be going there again. Maybe next time the patties will make it home to share with the..."
Terrance A. Caldwell
"Only place I know of in Indy to get a pattie. Yummy flavors of the..."
Kitty
"One of my favorite places!. I have been going to Patties of Jamaica ever since I was a young girl. Not only are their patties delicious but the owner..."
Regina Tyquiengco
"1 patty is not enough. In town for business and our office is nearby. I went to do a search of everything nearby for lunch and Patties showed up with..."
Kenan
"Worth a try. I picked up a couple of the standard beef patties for under $2.50 total. The crust reminded me of a pot pie, warm and flaky. The filling..."
Laura
"The wife and I came out to Patties of Jamaica and had the patties and rice and peas. Everything was great. They were out of practically everything..."
Tilmer
"Patties. I have known this family for a very long time. Over 20 years, love them. Food is great !! If you have not tried this place you need..."
Rick Branham
"If you haventa had da patties, you haven't lived. For real though, the patties are..."
Van K
"Fabulous Find!. What a fabulous find! The jamaican patties are awesome. Take some home, throw em in the oven and enjoy! Great w/ a lil hot sauce! The..."
CAR
"Don’t be fooled by the meager atmosphere and the two tables; it’s all about the patties which are traditional to Jamaica, just as burgers are to..."
Amy Beers
"I implore you to find this little restaurant. It is well worth the effort. These are the nicest people and some of the best food we have encountered..."
Andrea Neale
"Authentic food worth of being noticed in this day of fast food and franchise restaurants. The dough is the real recipe; made by hand..."
Organic Alchemist
"Finally was able to try this local favorite and was not disappointed. The beef patties were amazing, although I think a creamy sauce and some hot..."
Kevin McLane
"I ate 3 of those Jamaican patties with some peach Nestea. Didn’t fill me up, but it did a good job of keeping my stomach satisfied. Friendly guy..."
Jason Johnston (Jason R. Johnston)
"Hands down the nicest owners you’ll meet. Stefan and family make your trip in always personable, and the patties are always amazing. Chicken is..."
Bill Sering
"I love this restaurant. Small menu but everything on it is amazing. Of course the patties are not to be missed. From the moment you walk into the..."
Andrew Hizer
"The hot is preferable to mild. Easy to buy frozen and bake off at home in regular or toaster oven. Great bar food. Love to serve to friends with..."
Melywood
"I love this place. The food is great! I have been going here for several years, and I have to say that the patties are horrible now. 🤮 There's..."
Tyronza Petty
"Authentic Jamaican patties, I actually like these better than the ones I got in Jamaica! Stephon uses an age-old recipe passed down. Give this spot a..."
Brandon Fromm
"Primarily take away the Jamaican Patties are fantastic. Delicious meat pies you will want to try. This cute small local establishment has a small..."
ron moser
"This is a small business but they have a large following. The food is great! Their Jamaican Patties come in mild or spicy. I've had both. Usually..."
Dorothy Clark
Jiallo's African-caribbean Cuisine
80/100 (603 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Caribbean
Jamaican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Curry
"The ribs were so tender! Literally fall off the bone. My husband said they were a little too spicy but it was perfect for me! Will definitely return..."
Leaza Shaheed
"Best Jamaican restaurant in Indiana, excited thing's it is HALAL, beef ribs melting in the mouth, and curry goat has a little fusion with an African..."
MOHAMMED DALOWAR HOSSAIN
"Absolutely loved the food. This place offers African and Jamaican dishes. For instance get Jerk Chicken or Ribs along with Jollif rice. Super clean...."
Jerry Foltz
"Food was awesome, had the beef short ribs with fried plantains, red beans and rice, and a beef pie. Service was very friendly. Will eat here..."
Justin Shankle
"Words fail to express just how delicious all his dishes are. I hope these photos help you understand.... I have never had such flavorful beef ribs..."
Tamala Baker
"I am rating them in terms of service, cleaniness, ambiance, and authenticity. The service was perfect, the waitress was very professional and nice...."
Olivia
"It was my first time eating here and the food was hot and very delicious! The owner even let me sample a little bit of his food and it was delicious..."
Cecilia E
"Goat curry (right) oxtail (left). Brah this place is the most fire spot. Working on the road we like to eat good food. It’s hard to find but when..."
Jay Rivera
"The jerk chicken lunch is my go to every week. It's incredible. A dish as simple as his yellow rice is even delicious. The flavors are just right to..."
Steve Striedinger
"Everyone was so friendly and pleasant! Even the owner came out to speak and let me sample a few things! The food was delicious, so I'm sure I'll..."
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Da Blue Lagoon: Jamaican Kitchen
80/100 (1276 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Caribbean
Jamaican
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our first time there and I had the curried goat and it was delicious. It was very tender and had great flavor. My wife had a beef and chicken patties..."
Tim Wade
"This food so good.. I'm from Gary & was looking for a good jerk restaurant & Lord behold I found this place....."
Sheena Hughes
"Super yummy food! Can't wait to go back! The rice and beans were delicious. The jerk pork was amazing. The service was super as well. Nice stop for a..."
Alicia Navedo-Savage
"I loved the food, the atmosphere, the service, the music....... Not a place to sleep on! Ordered almost everything and on the menu (it was 2 of us)...."
Monique TheCode Hagger
"Authentic delicious Jamaican food with a relaxing island vibe! Can’t wait to try out the rest of the..."
Ashleigh Frank
"Great food, music and staff! What else can you ask for. You have to try this..."
LaToya Hill
"Just ate lunch at the food trucks in downtown Indianapolis!! Oh my goodness!! It was AWESOME!! So delicious! Had the jerk pulled pork and the..."
Cyndee Bunce
"I have been wanting to get over there and I finally got there last night. Did. Not. Disappoint! It was delicious! I had the fried Red Snapper. My..."
Tere Atwell Shabi
"Excellent food and great service! Kacey was a wonderful server. Da Blue Lagoon was Da Bomb!!!..."
Sandy Johnson
"The best jamaican cuisine around. Delicious authentic dishes that have a taste straight from the..."
Amanda Meadors German
"Great food & great service. First time there so they went over the menu with us which was very helpful. We’re going to go back to try some of the..."
Warren Rosenthal
"Yesterday I had the Curry Goat and it was delicious great place,great music,great service I really enjoyed..."
Jōvan Johnson
"I had the Negril Seafood Platter which included coconut shrimp, calypso fish and island fries..Oh my goodness very good and seasoned to perfection...."
Nicole Jenkins-Everett
"First time here and will definitely be back. The food is absolutely delicious! Super friendly employees and the rum punch is uber..."
Libbi Parnell
"Tried it for the first time tonight! I'm in heaven with the oxtails,beans and rice, veggies, plantains and beef..."
Fee Frye
"Tried this place out for the first time last night. I got the Jerk Chicken and my honey got the Curry Chicken it was amazing. You have to try the Rum..."
Tawanna Donahue
"Awesome food and great service. Definitely a place I will be visiting..."
Craig Walker
"We had the jerk wings to start. The meat literally fell out the bones and the jerky seasoning along with the jerk bbq seriously was incredible. ..."
Chris Ortega
"The atmosphere was a lacking that good ole Jamaican restaurant feel. The food was great! Please remember to tip your waitress in cash... She was..."
Joy Joy
"This place is a unique experience. The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. I had the Jerk Chicken with the rice & beans and mac & cheese and..."
Jon P
"In town for work and stopped by here for lunch today. The food was incredible. I had the stew chicken, rice and peas, and plantains. There’s..."
Shelby Baca
"My first time at this location and I must say it was vey good I just wanted more ox tails mine were very small. For me it was my lunch/dinner for..."
Deanna Mcclendon
"First time to a Jamaican cuisine nearby. Started with two non Alcoholic punches and a Jamaican coffee. It tasted just like a flavored sugary water...."
BALA GANESH RAJA
"Food was delicious!! Makes me want to book a flight to Jamaica and stay at all inclusive resort...My wife and I loved the food, good portion for to..."
Bluzign Concepts
"Absolutely the best in Indiana. Staff is small but Chef gets it done..."
Chaneya “Ney Yuh” K.T.
"The wings, shrimp, beef patties, bone-in jerk chicken and pasta were all amazing. The dine-in service was fast and..."
Nathan Harris
"I have visited Jamaica and I have lived in the Virgin islandsv; I have to say that this dining experience took me back to the islands:-) Cool..."
Mark Merritt
"I stopped by spontaneously tonight - 30 mins before they closed and the owner was super inviting and friendly. Never had Jamaican food but loved..."
Val Hawkins
"Absolutely fantastic! The coconut curry chicken was a favorite, as well as the coconut shrimp and jerk wings. Everything was AMAZING and the owner..."
K Huntington