Caribbean cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego
16 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"We attended a family wedding anniversary at the Admiral Baker Clubhouse. This is a gorgeous venue with pretty view of the golf course. A nice drive..."
Olive T
"I have been the DJ for many amazing weddings and events here. 2 days ago we did a Military Command Holiday Party. The service was excellent and..."
Dale “DJ” Gottschalk
"Classic Edge Hamburger, the best! Great sweet potato fries. Salads very good, too. A lively atmosphere of mostly golfers. Full bar. Always great..."
S Noble
"This is one of the rare finds in San Diego, I'm pretty sure I don't know anyone that has been here personally. I was googling close by places I've..."
Andrea Knight
"Very nice place. Excellent food and..."
Thierry Oberosler
"Horrible onion rings. Really Horrible. Spoke to our server Rene asked him to taste one and he agreed. He told the cooks and they said that's how they..."
raymond brown
"The shrimp tacos were wonderful and our server Renee was great! The bartender was also very nice. We really enjoyed our..."
Elisa Bier
"Club House restaurant offers a variety of sandwiches w/ side selections. Ate lunch outdoors enjoying the nice view on a beautiful sunny San Diego..."
ang t
"Fantastic place with great staff. Golf course was in great shape as well. Well worth a..."
Joe Hannigan
"Great place to hang out and make new friends! A hidden jewel in San Diego! Beautiful view of the river from the patio. Staff in both the pro club and..."
Judith Marquez
"I am ex-military Navy for 20-year veteran ... So I can say that I am somewhat partial however I have been to other golf courses all over the world..."
Tedd Staub
"Good food and drinks all around. One of the nicest atmospheres in San..."
mtimbone
"We DJ'd a military ball here and had a blast. Great venue! Friendly and Awesome staff! Would highly recommend for your next..."
Will Chitwood
"Very nice. Professional staff. Food was served in a timely..."
Richard Bedard
"Great location to have your special occasion. The buffet catering is a nice touch and the views are..."
Arturo Reyna
"The 2 by 2 by 2 breakfast is a great deal. Highly recommended. Service was..."
Dean Scott
"Went for an event at the clubhouse. Food and service were great! Clean bathrooms, but paper towels ran out. Nice dining areas..."
"Top authentic Jerk chicken with phenomenal service! Ordered the Jerk chicken (35 people package) for an office Thanksgiving potluck and the knocked..."
Sheldon Webb
"The food is delicious and they give so much!! I always order the Jerk chicken and oxtail. These two dishes are very good. Before San Diego, I always..."
Trina G.
"The food is seasoned so well! And the portions are heavy!!! Definitely call..."
christopher williams
"The food is EXCELLENT im from the east coast NY and this is a taste of home that's so far away. The people there are so sweet and the food it..."
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"I had the oxtails with peas and rice, and veggies. The portions were huge! Everything was fresh and delicious. The oxtails were moist and falling..."
Antoinette Baltzagar
"The quality of food is amazing , sweet spicy hot tasty food . The rice is too die for , chicken will soak your taste buds n too finish with fried..."
Rudy Roolvink
"Be careful they have large portions. We only finished half of our small plate orders.
Comfort food and try to get there early as they sell out of..."
GutStix
"I used to get the Jerk Chicken Dark Meat only. But this time I tried the oxtails and rice and it was good as well. But in my personal opinion I think..."
JANIE CHAMBERS
"The food was tasty and the location is convenient if you are using the bus. The reason I gave only 4 stars is because the staff was not very friendly..."
Heaven Morgan
"The food is maxing here, tasty and the oxtail was on point. Words can’t describe how good the service and food is, you have to go try..."
Daniel Tellez
"Portion size for the
Jerk chicken/ oxtails
combo will feed 2 or 3 . The flavor was amazing. I highly recommend Island Spice Jamaican..."
Janice Todd
"The food is excellent. The lady at the register was a little bit grouchy. I got a thick skin, it's not that big of a deal, but the food is very..."
winky343
"Got the stew chicken plate. Food is always good, service is always fast. And their lemon cake is bomb when it's..."
IM Akeeper
"I my god ..its amazing.,,I just got this at 6pm and it's always good. Here a picture .and this is a good friend. When World and Ranking Joe. Come in..."
kini hunter
"OMG !!!! The food was so so good ...My 1st time eating Jamaican food. The herbs and spices in the curry goat pleased my taste buds . My wife had the..."
Eric Howard
"I’ve been in San Diego 12 years… this is the third Jamaican spot I’ve found in that time. Island Spice is by far the best!! Delicious authentic..."
"Had lunch at Havana Grill with coworkers. The people at the restaurant were very friendly. I tried the Lechon plate with brown rice. It came with..."
John Domingo
"We search out Cuban restaurants in cities all over the Americas. This was absolutely one of the best food quality and taste places we have been. ..."
Ken Pecus
"Decided to try this place at the last minute... hubby felt like a a Cuban sandwich ... so glad we did! The food was authentic and I know my Cuban..."
Ana Brik
"I LOVE THIS PLACE!! This is the best Cuban food I have ever had by far! The empanada was delicious and the Lechon was the best pork I have ever had,..."
Robin Held
"If your ever in San Diego and need your Cuban fix this place is your savior! We where just in FL and was scared to try a Cuban Restaurant there..."
Eric Valance
"Yummy 😋 Vaca 🐄 Frita totally delicious 😋 & our beautiful cashier explained to us mostly all of the menu❤️Totally recommend & will..."
Rosa Lopez Ley
"Love this place! The Paella was pretty good.
The guava pastry was incredible, and love their Cuban coffee! The Cuban sandwich was decent, the bread..."
John S
"Havana Grill exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I walked in, the service was top-notch. The staff was attentive, friendly, and..."
Soraya Allen
"The Lechon - Yucca - Lamb Chops and Oxtail are my favorites!!! Love love love this place!!! Highly recommend..."
Gigi Drummond
"Nice Cuban eatery with wine, desserts and cuban plates and sandwich selection. We had 1/2
Chicken with cuban rice, picodillo and pork plate. Service..."
Jeff S
"Pretty much a decent restaurant with a lot of offerings which might cater to most people. Purchased the Hot Cuban sandwich, which was not hot at all..."
ooplopoo
"Looking at it from the street, you wouldn’t imagine such amazing food. It looks like a little strip mall eatery, but looks can be deceiving. The..."
Susan Leckband
"American cuban sandwich. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life! Ambiance 10/10 flavor 10/10 staff 10/10 this will become one of our go..."
Inés Carolina Munguia (Carolin Briana)
"I happened on this place on google maps and thought this would be ok to eat before my flight. I got the cubano sandwich and my wife got the lechon...."
Kit Manuel
"Food were amazing! Will be back to try their dinner plates menu and specialty..."
Jennifer Orena
"Excellent authentic Cuban food. Loved the chicken and rice. The sweet plantains were really great. Yuca fries tasted very good. Also got the..."
Rajiv Kumar
"If you are a (South FL) Cuban American, you will probably not love this place. But if you're American who occasionally eats Cuban food, you will..."
EWD
"AMAZING!! Wow! The service, food, cocktails and ambiance are top notch! We had full service at the bar and really enjoyed chatting with our..."
Inga Intriago
"We are Cuban, so finding authentic food here is a treat. This place is the real deal- delicious food, great variety. Highly..."
Regina Llorente
"It is an absolute must-visit!!! I've been going to this place since 2019. Better than the Cuban restaurants I'm used to in Miami. The veggie platter..."
Youdline Adam
"Very nice place, it has indoor and outdoor seating areas, a good amount of tables that can accommodate groups of 4 or more, beautiful menu with fresh..."
Maria C
"Lovely place! Took our friend out for dinner on his birthday and everything was great! Yuca fries were the crowd favourite. The manager also so sweet..."
Ruby Mittal
"Havana Grill is a great Cuban restaurant in Clairemont Mesa on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. You order at the counter and the staff brings the food out to..."
paterjo
"Great place if ur in the area.... food is excellent
We stopped by on our way home from Rosarito.... a..."
"Love this restaurant. This is my top 5 favorite places I’ve ever been to. The food was so good we still can’t stop talking about it. Yes it’s a..."
Abenezer Temechu
"Great brunch spot! The restaurant is near the beach so the atmosphere is very fitting for the food. They have great options for both lunch &..."
kalyree spotson
"Man this place has the vibe, the food, and the drinks. Waitress was super nice and quick. The food has a Jamaican flavor. The drinks all have their..."
Grayson
"This place is a gem! Sit inside, outside all open air. Really get the feel of the Caribbean here at Miss B’s. We got a fantastic mojito and had the..."
Pete Hattasch
"3.5 stars. I take away half a star for the ridiculousness of parking in the mission Beach area. While this isn't the fault of the restaurant itself,..."
Pranjali Sharma
"I must say ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! I LOVE the infused Hispanic and Jamaican flavors into the tacos. The vibe was lit during your happy hour. Service..."
Cookie OnaMission
"Coconut Shrimp × 10 please!!
We go every year while on our annual family vacation in Mission Beach and we love this place more each time.
Great..."
Chrissy Wong
"Delicious food and quick service
Ordered the Cuban sand which with a coconut beer and was transported to another world! What a delicious treat! ..."
PAULETTE MACLAREN
"A better choice for someone who likes quality and a chill atmosphere. Remember quality isn't free so uptip these quality people. I always stop in..."
Tim C
"We’ve been wanting to try this place for a while, had the lovely coconut shrimp as an appetizer was very good. As well
As the Benedict was good and..."
Edie Gilmore
"Absolutely love Miss B’s. It’s one of the spots I always bring visiting friends & family. Great variety of fun cocktails, super friendly staff,..."
Spencer
"Super cute IG-worthy drinks!! Food was okay; the potatoes were hard… and a little over priced but it’s near the beach what can you expect. Street..."
Michelle M
"I normally do not leave reviews, but I had to share this. The food was excellent but the wait staff was outstanding.
I was visiting the area from out..."
Michael Wenzel
"Loved everything about this place. We sat outside around a fire pit and all the food was great. Highly recommend the coconut Margarita! Service..."
Billie Smith
"What a great place! Food was interesting and plentiful and super tasty, and the outdoor seating was lovely. Drinks were also quite tasty,..."
Jazz Weisman
"Went there on our first night in San Diego after a walk on the beach right before sunset. Stopped in and got random stuff off the menu. These were..."
"The food was delicious! My wife wanted Colombian food, so this place came up on my search. We were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the Bandeja Paisa..."
JF Trading Inc.
"Food was amazing! Its a small market with a dining room set up next to it. You order and pay first, then food will be prepared. Everything was well..."
Kimberly Ventura (Kimv90)
"Absolutely delicious. Besides having every single food item in the grocery section you could ever want, we had a catered birthday party, and it was..."
Nina Ruth Bruno
"We had their food at work today, and it was amazing! Lots of flavor and a great portion. I had the Lomo Saltado! 10/10 I..."
Francieli Noro
"I can’t believe I grew up in Clairemont and didn’t know about this place until about 2 years ago!
They have Latin food from different countries..."
Leticia Sprouse
"First impressions wasn't good, we almost walk out, we visiting out town so we did not wanted to go some were else we drove 30min to eat here..."
jose caceres
"Feels and tastes like home cooking! Living in Cali and being from Peru and South Florida, trying this place out really took me back home. Sweet,..."
CanteenPapi
"Perfect place if you're craving Latin food that isn't Mexican. I was craving Mojo Marinated Chicken and tostones and found it here. They also have..."
C Mars
"Our Puerto Rican food was absolutely delicious! Fresh with authentic flavors!
Friendly service and great family atmosphere. We visit whenever we’re..."
Lizette & Emlyn Rosalez
"Great South American and Caribbean food!
We got the Bandeja Paisa, Colombian combo with seasoned beef, pork rinds, fried egg, chorizo, ripe fried..."
Rod Gullo
"Really happy to have found this place. It's a small kind of specialty store with different hispanic items you can't find at regular grocery stores...."
Chris
"It's a hole-in-the-wall location in the Clairmont area. The food is great service is reasonable prices are also reasonable they also sell products..."
Sandra R.
"The food was pretty good. It's s little confusing because you order on one side, in the store, then sit down and are stunned on the other side. ..."
Jeff Gardner
"Food was delicious and passed my hubby's taste test which says a lot because my mother in law is an amazing cook ♥️! Reminded me of her home..."
Lalaine Ramos
"The bandeja paisa was absolutely delicious and staff gave incredible..."
Juan Leon
"Great food all made fresh. Really enjoyed everything we got. Oh Cuban was very good, defiantly try..."
jeremy
"I haven't been here in years (lived out of the country) and was happy to see it is still around with practically the same menu. The service was 100%..."
"I wandered upon this place just by walking down 4th Avenue. I was amazed by the Caribbean feel just by walking past. I am of Trinidadian/Caribbean..."
CP Sweets
"I didn't know what to expect when we walked in, the place it's beautiful, clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We order yuca frita,..."
Yrsina Olivo Colangelo-Gomes
"Everything made our visit very pleasant. The staff , drinks & the food! We ate Mofongo with shrimp, Churasco with yucca frita , tostone sandwiches..."
Liz Briones
"Food had great flavor, small portions but worth it since they are giving you 25% off on your..."
William Osorto
"Literally the best and only authentic caribbean food. The taste, the service, the music, EVERYTHING! Went today for the first time and tomorrow I’m..."
Yari Torre
"Beautiful in every way. The atmosphere is delightful. The food is remarkable. Can't wait to go..."
Vanessa Dubois
"Friendly staff! Met “Good Company” Jabril. Nice guy and very..."
Darnoc Ttam
"Preciosa la decoración, deliciosa la comida y la música que te invita a recordar y a vivir como en el caribe: “con sangre en las venas”
Pescado..."
Edith Candelario
"Very good food and staff! I love it! They made me feel at..."
Myriam Calderon
"I came all the way from Las Vegas to try the food. My family was not disappointed at all. I’m going to make a trip once a..."
Ana C Calderon Colon
"We’ve come here numerous times already, we bring all our friends that are out of town to try this spot, all day the same. The food and staff are..."
Jessica Lora
"Excellent customer service experience. They are attentive and friendly. I love the food there!!!! I recommend this restaurant to everyone and anyone..."
Yakira Bonita
"Oh my gosh. So delicious. Pictures of coconut fish, fried sweet plantain (Maduro) and yucca fries. Friendly staff and fast service. I'll be back on..."
Hope Ferguson-Tulloch
"Tried this place last night, and it was very good! It is new to the Gaslamp, but an excellent choice. From the Dominican Republic, the owners offer a..."
John Pobursky
"The staff was very accommodating to our large group, it was a little slow on getting the food after ordering, but there were quite a few people there..."
Steven Bigley
"Excellent food. Authentic Dominican food. Will definitely return..."
Luis Feliz
"I've been missing my food, and glad i was able to finally make it here. Host was amazing and food reminded me of..."
Arnaldo Reyes
"The ambiance, food, drinks and staff were all GREAT! We will definitely be..."
Aivi Martinez
"Amazing staff and food taste just like the mother land. It's like having a part of home here in San Diego. Come enjoy delicious meals at an amazing..."
Jacob Rodas
"Very good food at reasonable prices. Great ambience and friendly staff. Will definitely visit again if given the..."
William
"Good service and food. Great music and ambience. The salad was awesome. Definitely coming..."
Sylvianne Lopez
"Tropical vibes that make you miss Central America & the Carribean with their Cuba Libres on point. Clean, neat, and modern, definitely a new go-to..."
Jonathan William Bongard-Chism
"The food and ambiance was great. My family loved the location. The waiter and staff were awesome. Me being from NY, my 2 sons and I were looking..."
Edwin Cintron
"It’s hard to find authenticity and originality. A Dominican restaurant where the chefs are actually Dominican! Love it! Food has a home cooked feel..."
Richard Betancourt
"Excellent and authentic food. Equally great service. I’ve recently had bariatric surgery and they were happy to accommodate my requests at no extra..."
"Amazing food, wonderful staff, huge portions! Got a coupon in the mail so we thought we would try it. The menu is simple and in my mind that is..."
Carol Anderson
"Love this joint! The Jerk Chicken plate is to die for! We get the large plate and it's plenty enough for two people. Always fast service and reggae..."
Paul Bolton
"Food was so good, I loved everything! I had the curry goat plate! Fresh Pineapple/Ginger drink was really good!! One of the cooks needs better..."
Neeka Lott
"This place was amazing the customer service was wonderful. I’m half and Jamaican and that was identified right away. The food was great and served..."
Latrice Snowden
"Wonderful food and very friendly staff. A must eat place in San..."
Stephen Minch
"Great Jamaican food, exceptional service, friendly people and awesome reggae on an outdoor dog friendly patio. What more can you ask for? 5 stars..."
Cass Idy
"Had lunch there yetestday, food was great, service was excellent!!! I will definetly be..."
Annie Ferguson
"Everyone who works here are so nice. Order the oxtail, you won't regret it! Our beautiful server (or could have been owner) wished us "peace &..."
Candace Batara
"Delicioso! Authentic. Service with welcoming personality. No attitude! Definitely a place to go if you want J'can food. A suh mi sey!..."
Denise J. Mccallacreary
"Fantastic neighborhood joint!!! Had the Ox tail and Pete had the chicken.... wow... nuff..."
Brian Milne
"I loved the friendly service and the veggie patties. The jerk was too spicy for me but overall the veggies and fried bananas were..."
Margo Hunter
"Food was hot and delicious � I had the Jamaican jerk chicken..."
Nicole Baker
"Visited twice so far and the food doesn’t disappoint..."
Am-n Ron
"Ordered the large jerk chicken plate. It was..."
Mayra Gomez Sanchez
"I go for the beef patties, best I've had outside Queens,..."
Anthony Noyola
"Had jerk chicken for lunch. Really good. The stew fish is my next order though. I will also try the curry goat and oxtail. They have a market. ..."
Kyle Pulverenti
"Delicious food from friendly staff! Highly..."
Melanie Abbott
"Best and most authentic Jamaican food in San Diego , right Elaine..."
Rob Mullally
"Great atmosphere, Real Jamaican food!! 🥘 I give it 10 stars ✨..."
Damion Robinson
"Best kept secret in San Diego! Great food and good..."
Thomas Hicklin
"Amazing food and superb hospitality! A+ Can't wait to come..."
Eric Kowahl
"Friendly customer service, food just like "Baka yaud"..."
Dre Samuels
"Awesome great food, awesome hospitality, very..."
Peyton Blanchard Harrison Jr.
"As soon as you get there, feels like home. I saw a young boy helping his parents out cleaning n wiping tables. You knew you was home.
This..."
Martha Patricia Lopez-Huskey
"One of the best Jamaican Food experiences I've had.
I love their Jerk chicken which is extremely spicy *photo not shown* however really tasty.
Upon..."
Ryant Takai
"This place definitely passes the vibe check and has the menu of an authentic Jamaican spot. The brown stewed whole snapper came in a good portion;..."
Kessashun Arthur
"As a Jamaican it’s always risky finding a good Jamaican food spot but this was great. I enjoyed my food and the sorrel. Actually I’d come back..."
Karann Shaw
"In the first the host there was a bit not friendly then she changed to be amazing. And the chef came over and he explained more about the food.. my q..."
Omar Hallak
"My wife is Jamaican, we have tried all the Caribbean/Jamaican places in SD County. This place is by far the best one, don’t waste your $$ anywhere..."
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"The OX tail were amazing. Nice vibe to this place. Jerk chicken and slow stewed chicken was really good as..."
Michael Johnson
"I was in San Diego on vacation and wanted to get some Jamaican food, found this place searching google maps, drive down there and I must say the food..."
RUDE BWOY
"Update:
I don't know if their staff are still new or under new management but they opened almost 1 hour late. There were empty beer bottles on tables..."
"Excellent pork dishes, soup, and flan! A meal of our favorites is the Pernil de Puerco entree, house soup, toasted garlic bread, a side of ripe..."
Rod Gullo
"My wife blurted out of the blue that she wanted to try Cuban food. I searched the San Diego area and found this place so we gave it a try. Neither..."
DeadEyeDave
"Best Arroz Con Pollo in the City! Very authentic. Absolutely love this place. It's small and romantic. Family owned. I've been going there for over..."
Samson Fontilea
"Awesome, down home, Caribbean cooking. Healthy portions at a very reasonable price. Great service with a smile. I'll go back again and..."
Adam P. Krill
"1st time here and we ❤️ loved it, food, service all very very good !! Definitely coming back !
Recommendation = 100%
Btw... here again for The..."
Leslie Parada
"So I haven't been here in a bit but refer people here all the time. I've been coming to this restaurant since the late 90's and I've always enjoyed..."
Osito Rican
"Walked in and you're welcomed with a smile and once through the doors you're greeted with the sweet aroma of garlic. So far, the drive here and..."
Junie Rivera
"great tasting food on point! no leftovers! will definitely come back for..."
Steph Marco
"Amazing!!! Just move to San Diego and I was missing Puerto Rico and nothing better to remind me of home than food! I order pollo a la plancha..."
Keyla Vargas
"Every visit @ Andres is very enjoyable. The salmon was delish! Best salmon I ever had. My 2 friends enjoyed their 1st visit at Andrés. Employee Jose..."
Princesa Z. Cabral-Rodriguez
"the food was absolutely delicious, amazing service, 10/10..."
Valerie Juarez
"The food was amazing !
I had a pork sandwich with plantains as bread
and my husband had a rice and squid dish with squid ink sauce..."
Karin De Jauregui
"A solid food menu up and down. Right on flavor and and the portions are worth the PRICE! You won't be left unsatisfied. Excellent and friendly..."
Antonio Urbina
"I got the Bistec of the lunch menu. It was the best skirt steak I have ever had. The flavor was great and it was so juicy, not dry at all even a..."
Christopher Kirby
"We were looking for a Cuban restaurant during our visit to San Diego and we found this gem. Combo appetizer platter gave a little of something to..."
Traci Espi
"Only thing that could be better is shrimp being offered on the menu. Like a Camaron enchilado plate. But since its mainly a banquet place the menu is..."
Yvonne M Zarathustra
"Excellent service and good food. We had a few appetizers and my favorite was the alcapurrias. I would've liked to see more meat in those and the..."
"First off the name of this place is called Little Cay. I really enjoyed this place, the service was great, fast, and price. The food was authentic,..."
Rigoberto Enciso III
"I have been here off and on for the past 5 years. The authentic Cuban style is a little too authentic for my taste. Cuba is a poor country, but this..."
Trisha
"I discovered this place quite by accident. It's hidden away from all my usual routes, but when my first lunch choice was closed, I did a quick search..."
Holly Buderus
"The service was amazing, the employees were very friendly and the food was amazing! The appetizer empanadas were one of the best foods I’ve ever..."
Evan Wade
"I ordered the Key West. It was very good. Comes with...
Grilled, marinated chicken, yellow rice, black beans and curry sauce, topped with rum-soaked..."
Afiah Walsh
"This little eater provides quality Cuban food. I thoroughly enjoyed their sandwiches and specialty plantain fries. In the photo are two different..."
Ryan
"Nice little place, good variety of Cuban staples. Service was great and the servers are friendly and helpful if you have any questions. The empanadas..."
Carlos Negron (Crazy Carlos)
"OMG. Soooo good. Try the wings... The Caribbean BBQ sauce is out of this world delicious! I got the key West chop... Layered deliciousness. We..."
Mindy Dalmacio
"Great food friendly staff. Lost one star because of the fries, could be better. After all food was tasty and..."
Beth Braga
"Great flavors, Awesome food, and Great Service. Will go back for some Jerk Chicken, and to try everything else on the..."
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