Reviews for CaribeExpress in Laurel, MD
I came in today on a Saturday, they were not busy. I ordered the oxtail with half rice and half cabbage, which I normally do at... Jamaican places since they usually give very little cabbage, and a beef patty. This was only my second time coming here as thefirst time they were sold out of the oxtail. The oxtail was delicious but I didn’t particularly like the cabbage and the ricehad too many beans for my preference. The reason I give 2 stars is because not only do they count the oxtail pieces they giveyou but they aren't whole pieces. I had five oxtail but most were cut in half. I also ordered some fried chicken for my kids andit was $3 per piece and they were small thighs and legs! I paid a total of $38 for my order which is not worth it. I will not bereturning and will continue going elsewhere like the Jamaican restaurant at the end of Main St on Route 1. Read more
It is a small place but that is immaterial. Food is great. Portions are great too. Ordered ox-tail and it was fantastic. Place... is clean and staff are very pleasant. Read more
Horrible, I wanted chicken and shrimp pasta, the didn't have it so I settled for just shrimp pasta. It was pre made and put in... the microwave to warm it up. Then I open it up only 4 shrimp. I also ordered the brown stew chicken , befor they made the bowlim looking , no chicken in it except a couple pieces the rest bones . And they had no beef patties??????????????????????????????????????Then i go in the back to this wine tasting in the back , now the guy was cooking jerkchicken on the grill , I say OK let me get 2 jerk chicken white meat with rice & peas. With the person that was hosting theevent!!!!!!! Never got the food and I was with a vendor,so I left. ???????????????????????? I try to support small businessesand mom&pop restaurants but never again order food from here . Read more
My husband's friend recommended this place for Jamaican food and we were really excited to try it, but it was a bit... disappointing when we went. The atmosphere was nice, it had a constant flow of customers, etc. But my brown stew chicken wasextremely dry. Even with the sauce it was tough to swallow. But the sauce was flavored nicely and it went well with my rice. Myhusband enjoyed his curry goat dish and we both really liked their beef patty. They gave us a good amount of rice and vegetableswith it which is what I mostly filled up on since some of the meat was inedible. I was disappointed for the price we paid andthe quality of food that we got. Between the 2 entrées, a beef patty, 2 sodas, and tip we spent around $50. Since my husbandliked his dish, I am willing to give this place another chance in the future. Hopefully this was just an off day and I can raisethe number of stars in an updated review. Read more
The vegan Callaloo patty + ginger pineapple juice was DIVINE. I needed an energy boost while out shopping and this did it for... me. I’m so happy they had vegan options I’ll definitely be coming back. Read more
At least if other restaurants are going to charge $20 for oxtail they will give you a reasonable portion. Asked for extra gravy... in my online order too. This is a slap in the face. Won’t be coming back here Read more
My husband and I found this place on google and our experience was wonderful. My husband got the jerk chicken and it had and... uniquely smoky flavor. Chicken was very tender and juicy. I got the oxtails and goat curry since I could not decide one over theother. But I personally the oxtails because of the perfect tenderness of the meat. Customer service is great. The owner is superkind and friendly. Highly recommended. We will be back for sure!!! Read more
This used to be my favorite place to eat Jamaican food but after today I will not go back to this place to spend my money.... Sometimes my husband and I spend $70+ and over for 3 meals. I recommend a lot of people to this place but I will tell themtake their money elsewhere. We don’t eat their cabbage because it’s not properly done. We always complain about the foodbeing too little bit but instead of making it more they making it less. It cost too much money for this food to not get a propermeal. We will take our money somewhere else. Mad cow grill is just up the street from here and the food taste as good sometimeseven better but it’s the wait time because they always pack. Now I would rather wait than throw away my money and don’t geta proper meal. Read more