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Best Caribbean Restaurants Nearby in Brookline

El Jefe's Taqueria

El Jefe's Taqueria

4.4
(21k+)
• Mexican • Mexican Food
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"***SUPER QUESADILLA COMBO*** was literally perfect, filling, great portion size, delicious, and unlike anything I'd ever seen. not super pricy and very worth it"
"The HORCHATA (16oz) was possibly one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted and the portions was more than enough for the cost. The burrito was decent, I do wish the hot ingredients had actually been hot though and it had more sals. Overall a great late night meal for the price!"
BURRITOS
12-inch tortilla burrito with one choice of any protein+ rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings.
$14.61
MEXICAN BOWL
Choose a protein + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings.
$15.28
SUPER QUESADILLA
12-inch flour tortilla with Mexican cheese + Protein choice + any hot toppings. Served with 2 sides.
$14.51
SUPER NACHOS (Queso+Meat + Toppings of your choice)
Corn Tortilla chips, with queso + protein of your choice +any of your favorite toppings
$14.7
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.2
(4k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
"I agree with Matt C. This location prepares the food with care. This is based off of multiple orders of mine. They have almost all been flawless. it's actually shocking how they remember every addition/substitution, good equal portions of meat/veggies/sauces and package everything neatly. This team deserves a raise AND a night out 🙂"
"I REALLY wanted to love the Caliente Cantina Chicken Burrito, but I felt like it was a hot sauce & cabbage burrito. Very little chicken but DRENCHED in caliente sauce which I thought initially might be too spicy for me upon appearance. But after trying it, the opposite was true: I was bummed it had a boring flavor to it. Cantina menu is good but I'll pass on the caliente variations next time. Maybe staff are still getting the hang of new menu items? "
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$9.11
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$9.34
Grilled Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, seasoned rice, crunchy fiesta strips, Creamy Chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses with even more cheese grilled on the top. (690 cal.)
$9.71
MTN DEW® Baja Blast®
The exhilarating taste of DEW® and a blast of tropical lime flavor. Small MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (220 cal.) Medium MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (260 cal.) Large MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (420 cal.)
$3.75
Wings To Perfection

Wings To Perfection

4.2
(300+)
• American • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 57 min
$5 off on $35+
"It comes with what looks like seasoned parsley fries, crinkle cut carrots, crinkle cut celery, a slice of buttered toast that's cut in half and a small container of tartar sauce. The fries aren't over or undercooked. The shrimp is crispy and not overcooked. Ask for extra sauce or have your own condiments because the container of tartar sauce won't be enough for everything that comes with the meal. I think you get what you paid for and a little extra. It says 12 Shrimp Butterfly and I got 12 butterfly shrimp. I like it and I would buy it again. Sorry, no pictures this round. "
"I ordered the STEAK FRIES LARGE , for the first time, and they taste good. The fries are lighty seasoned. I also ordered the 15 WINGS ONLY again. The sweet chili wings are very good. It comes with a couple pieces of carrrots and celery. The carrots and celery are crinkle cut and taste fresh. They don't look wilted. I ate one of the carrots and celery. Otherwise, there was two of each, to begin with."
10 WINGS COMBO
PARTY CHICKEN WINGS FRESH, FRIED TO PERFECTION. YOU CAN HAVE THEM PLAIN OR TOSSED IN YOUR FAVORITE SAUCE.
$22.1
6 WINGS COMBO
PARTY CHICKEN WINGS FRESH, FRIED TO PERFECTION. YOU CAN HAVE THEM PLAIN OR TOSSED IN YOUR FAVORITE SAUCE.
$16.55
15 WINGS ONLY
PARTY CHICKEN WINGS FRESH, FRIED TO PERFECTION. YOU CAN HAVE THEM PLAIN OR TOSSED IN YOUR FAVORITE SAUCE.
$22.12
6 CHICKEN TENDERS COMBO
CHICKEN TENDER FRESHLY BATTERED, FRIED TO PERFECTION. YOU CAN HAVE THEM PLAIN OR TOSSED IN YOUR FAVORITE SAUCE.
$17.61
fenos pizza & roast beef

fenos pizza & roast beef

4.2
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 61 min
"tenders were fresh breaded, and sauces were good. onion rings were ok."
"All veggie no chicken. I had maybe one piece of chicken in my wrap. The wrap itself was big but to call it a chicken wrap is a stretch. It tastes good but needs more chicken than that. Would not order again."
Chicken Cutlet Pasta
Cheese pizza with options for small or large sizes.
$23.54
Cheese Pizza (12-Inch)
Crispy, golden fries served with a side of tangy ketchup.
$21.46
Steak and Cheese Sub
Fried or Grilled Shrimp & Marinara or Alfredo Sauce
$13.49
Cheese Pizza
Chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing.
$16.64
Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.8
(600+)
• American • Smoothies
$0 delivery fee
"Amazing deal amazing taste,a buy one get one free 2 big portion bowls,strawberries and bananas very fresh, would highly recommend to anyone who likes açaí bowls 10/10"
"The special that includes a wrap with a $15 purchase wasn't a motivator--It's something I added in because it was offered and I qualified. That pesto chicken wrap was so good that I placed another order on the same day."
BAHAMA MAMA™
strawberries, pineapple, coconut & white chocolate
$14.58
ACAI BOWL
acai base, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, banana, coconut, granola, chia seeds & honey drizzle
$17.52
SUNRISE SUNSET™
strawberries, pineapple, mango & orange juice
$12.66
MANGO MONSOON™ SMOOTHIE
mango, pineapple, papaya, guava, passion fruit & coconut. Garnish not provided with any smoothie.
$12.57
El Diez Mexican Bowls by Wonder

El Diez Mexican Bowls by Wonder

Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Bowl + Chips + Drink
Pick any bowl, served with chips + a drink. Full sized, extras included, no brainer. Great for lunch, late night, or whenever cravings hit.
$15.13
Build Your Own Rice Bowl
Your bowl, your call. Start with rice, add your protein, pile on the guac (yeah, it's free), load up on the salsas, queso, and crunch. No wrong answers here.
$12.64
Chips + Guac
Salty, crunchy chips with rich guacamole for peak scoop-and-crunch satisfaction.
$4.55
Red Chile Carnitas Rice Bowl
Slow-cooked carnitas that don't play. Black beans, pico de gallo, corn salsa, shredded cheese, red chile salsa, sour cream, white rice, and a side of chipotle ranch dressing.
$11.35
Beantown Taqueria

Beantown Taqueria

4.5
(3k+)
• Mexican • Tex-Mex
$0 delivery fee
"Ordering on doordash is great, a bit more expensive but do I need to drive when I don't feel like it? It's a perk I value. Anyway, Beantown Taqueria delivered 5 stars. I had a Chile Relleno and the Beantown Nachos. While the Chile Relleno is a big serving it is a great meal by itself. The Nachos however you could satisfy 3 people (I had 3 separate servings over as many days). The 2 -9x9" plastic containers were heavy with food, just guessing 2-3 lbs, maybe more. I'll weigh next time. haha. I see other Mexican restaurants in the area that don't have a Chile Relleno and some not even Nachos??? Different styles I guess. This is my new go to Tex Mex food place."
"This place makes fresh and delicious Tex-Mex dishes. Prices are reasonable. Portions and quality are spot-on. I've only ever ordered food for delivery, and while it's all about the food, I always like the thank-you notes that are written on the bag. A small thing but nice."
Super Burrito
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, drizzled sour cream, and cheese.
$14.68
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and your choice of filling, then folded and grilled crispy, with chipotle aioli sauce on the side.
$14.95
Chimichanga
Crispy fried burrito with your choice of filling, stuffed with cheese, rice and beans. Topped with guacamole and sour cream.
$16.02
Flautas
Three crispy corn rolled tortillas with your choice of filling topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, drizzled sour cream, and cotija cheese.
$16.91
Beantown Taqueria Café

Beantown Taqueria Café

4.5
(500+)
• Mexican • Cafe
$0 delivery fee
20% off on $25+
"SOOO GOOD! the enchiladas were amazing, and the choco(?) flan rocked my world. so so good!"
"Al Pastor burito was pretty good. The tres leches could have been soaked in a lot more milk, but it is okay. Guacamole has a ton of onions which okay. "
Large Burrito
Burritos come with your choice of filling on a flour tortilla then stuffed with cheese, rice, beans, drizzled sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes.
$12.97
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and your choice of filling. Folded and grilled to perfection. Served with chipotle aïoli sauce on the side.
$13.91
Beantown Tacos
Three soft corn tortillas with your choice of filling, topped with onions, cilantro, and a wedge of lime.
$14.29
Single Beantown Taco
Three soft corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with your choice of filling. Topped with green tomatillo sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, drizzled sour cream, and queso fresco.
$4.5
Orale Pacos Mexican Grill

Orale Pacos Mexican Grill

4.7
(900+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee
"This food doesn't disappoint. My third order now. The Churro are freshly made (though they forgot my caramel sauce) 0 and the Jalisco Burrito: Steak is flavorful and not overpoweringly spicy. I couldn't recommend it enough. Value for money..."
"Two bites in and I'd already found a new favorite restaurant. Enormous portions, fresh and tender chicken, perfectly cooked. I'm definitely going back. "
Traditional Burrito: Chicken
Traditional Burrito: tender chicken wrapped in a soft tortilla. Optional addition: guacamole
$17.73
Quesadilla Birria
With consome, lettuce, pico de gallo & sour cream on the side
$18.5
Traditional Burrito: Steak
Filled with black beans, yellow rice, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo, & crema fresca
$18.12
Jalisco Burrito: Steak
Filled with black beans, yellow rice, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo, & crema fresca Topped with Our diabla sauce, melted cheese, Crema & Cilantro
$20.51
Caribbean Hut Take-Out - 466 Salem St

Caribbean Hut Take-Out - 466 Salem St

4.2
(100+)
• $
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"when i tell you this is one of the best meals i've had in my entire life. Fried Pork (Griot). order it."
"The oxtail had no meat and had no flavor. Fried plantains were overcooked and you couldn't even bite into it. The Mac and cheese tasted like it was watered down. The food was terrible and horrible quality"
Mac & Cheese (Macaroni au Gratin)
Creamy penne blended with rich cheeses and Haitian seasoning, then baked until golden with a crispy top.
$9.36
Chicken (Poule)
Jerk, fried or in sauce. Caribbean styled chicken seasoned with island spices, juicy and flavorful in every bite. Served with two old school side of your choice.
$20.34
Oxtail (Queue Boeuf)
Slow-braised oxtail cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender in a deeply savory gravy with butter beans, thyme, scallions, garlic and island spices. Usually accompanied with a side of rice and beans, steamed cabbage or plantains.
$29.11
Fried Pork (Griot)
Crispy fried pork shoulder marinated in onions, garlic, thyme, and island spices. Slow-cooked until tender, then fried to a golden crunch. Accompanied by your two choices of old-school sides of rice, fried plantains, sautéed veggies, or fries.
$21.64
Toutwel Restaurant Inc

Toutwel Restaurant Inc

4.3
(600+)
• Haitian
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $40+
"I bro the legume 2 time its soo good and they put a lot meat in it and legume the sauce pwa is so good to "
" 1- I ordered a beef ragout with only one little piece of beef feet and 4 large pieces of dried beef meat 2- They mix the corn with the bean stew. 3- Pork Griyo is not fresh and it's dried TASTE IS VERY BAD- TOO MUCH OIL."
Goat Soup (Bouillon) - 32 oz
Goat meat soup with dumplings, legumes and vegetables - 32-oz Container - Now available everyday of the week. While supplies last...
$19.5
Creole Spaghetti
Haitian style spaghetti with tomato sauce, chicken franks and shredded boneless chicken breast and salad.
$15.14
Chicken Patty (Pate Poul)
Vegetable stew of eggplant, cabbage, chayote, carrot, cucumber, tomato, watercress, and creole spices.
$5.58
Passion Fruit Juice (Ji Grenadya)
Double cleaned, steamed to insure excellent aroma and distinctive flavor, marinated with creole all natural spices, boiled then deep-fried pork.
$4.55
Top Mix Bar & Kitchen JP

Top Mix Bar & Kitchen JP

4.4
(800+)
• Caribbean • Dessert
$0 delivery fee
"Haddock was cooked perfectly, and everything was delicious. My only gripe is that i had ordered a side of coleslaw because they don't give you much on the plate, and it was only halfway full...and I ordered a soda for $2.75 and received a can..i expected a small bottle. Anyways, the food is good, and i would order again."
"I love love their rice bowl the taste is always good and it's such a great portion. My favorite part is the avocado is always RIPE AND FRESH! Pastelito is always good, can never go wrong! 10/10"
Rice & Beans
Steamed White Rice, along with Beans Guisado simmered in Sofrito and Butternut Squash.
$20.44
Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus
Boiled red potato mashed with garlic butter and heavy cream, along with fire grilled asparagus. with your choice of side protein:your choice of side protein: caribbean honey baked chicken, grilled chicken, carne frita, garlic sautéed shrimp, chicharron de pollo, steak tips, grilled pork chop or fried pork chop.
$21.2
Mac & Cheese
Baked Caribbean BBQ Chicken, Baked Mac & Cheese, Cornbread
$7.22
Caribbean BBQ And Mac
Fried Chicken Wings. Choose Flavor: Whiskey BBQ, Honey Hot, Sweet Chili, Mango Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo
$22.66
Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine

Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine

4.2
(600+)
• Lunch • Jollof
$0 delivery fee
$6 off on $54+
"This food was so good. My husband usually does all the cooking but he is out of town so I decided to order from this restaurant. They exceeded all my expectations. The Jollof was sooo good with a little kick of spice and the chicken was seasoned to perfection. The dodo added the hint of sweetness I was looking for and I absolutely loved the meal. Definitely will be ordering from here again! "
"Wow now I see the hype about Amala, gbegiri, ewedu & stew (abula). THURSDAY TO SUNDAY Special . THIS FOOD WAS PHENOMENAL. Big portion , tasted so good, meats were delicious and tender. Like this owner really can cook and the food came so hot . If you're not from Nigeria like me and wanna try for the first time I highly recommend this one because 100% sure you will enjoy it ."
Vegetable Soup with a choice of Beef meat, chicken or Fish (Option: Pounded Yam, Eba, starch, Wheat Fufu, and Oat Fufu)
Traditional native vegetable soup, a fusion of greens cooked with vegetable oil, hot spice and garnished with sea stock fish and crayfish served with assortment of beef meat and may alternate for chicken, or fish. NOTE: meat options are also available in Goat meat, Turkey & Organ meat (orisirisi): shaki, kpomon, ring & liver, for an additional cost.
$29.21
White rice & ofada sauce with sweet plantains
Steamed white rice served with a bed of traditional spicy savory assorted meat sauce made from a blend of varieties of unripen peppers, fermented locust beans, palm oil & African spices served with a whole egg.
$27.77
Signature Jollof Rice and sweet plantain with a choice of chicken, Beef, or 1 Fish
Savory plantain paired with signature Jollof rice cooked in flavorful tomato sauce & combination of African spices serve with your choice of protein: Beef meat, Chicken or Fish. NOTE: meat options are also available in Goat meat, Turkey & Organ meat (orisirisi): shaki, kpomon, ring & liver, for an additional cost.
$25.68
Roslindale Market

Roslindale Market

4.2
(500+)
• Breakfast • Smoothies
$0 delivery fee
"the pork belly is good but the rice and beans they got over here are amazing. I only used half the cup to get the results shown in my picture."
"The empanadas are undercooked. The Stewed Beef - Carne de Res Guisada was nice and soft but they only give you 2 pieces.. ridiculous. The Friend Chicken Strips - PECHURINAS we under cooked. I ordered a medium and received 5 small chicken strips. If you would even consider that a strip. Over priced. Quality is mids. They sent the wrong beans Will not be ordering again. "
Dominican Spaghetti
Traditional Dominican-style spaghetti dish.
$4.97
Stewed Beef (Carne de Res)
Tender stewed beef, served with rice and beans or yellow rice, offering a hearty and satisfying meal.
$19.63
Fried Pork Belly (Chicharron de cerdo)
Crispy fried pork belly served with your choice of white and beans, yellow rice, or tostones.
$19.92
Stewed Chicken Combo (Pollo Guisado)
Tender stewed chicken served with rice and beans or yellow rice. A comforting and flavorful lunch special.
$19.43
Todesca's Market & Deli

Todesca's Market & Deli

4.4
(300+)
• Deli • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee
"When I tell you the food went above my expectations! "
"Chicharron De Pollo / Fried Chicken Chunk was not good day. It wasn't even fried properly, chicken had no color, chicken was very big. Only 4 pieces of un fried chicken. Paid so much for a large and got medium plate. Do better! last year food was delicious. Pastelito De Res / Beef Pastelito was very dry, not the first time. Only the medium plate of rice and beans was good. I paid an extra $6 for a large. Last year I got a large and it was a large. SMH! Chicken in the trash. Waste of money."
Carnitas
Fried Carnitas with a side of your preference. Carnita Frita con el acompañamiento de su preferencia.
$15.63
Pastelito De Res / Beef Pastelito
Savory Turnovers with Ground Beef filling / Pastelito relleno de Pollo.
$2.06
Pastelito De Pollo / Chicken Pastelito
Savory Turnovers with a Chicken Breast filling / Pastelito relleno de Pollo.
$2.09
Pollo Guisado / Chicken Stew
Chicken Stew with a side of your preference. Pollo Guisado en el acompañamiento de su preferencia.
$15.37
La Perle Caribbean Restaurant

La Perle Caribbean Restaurant

4.2
(1k+)
• Nachos • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
"If you have never tried oxtail before you need to try theirs it comes with white rice and bean soup and the oxtails are in juice that is also so flavorful. Delicious on the rice! Always fresh always more than I can eat in one sitting"
"The rice is hard and has a burnt smell and taste. Ordered a turkey plate and literally received THREE pieces of Turkey which were hard and inedible. The inconsistency of this restaurant is absolutely ridiculous. "
Chicken (Fried)
Served with rice and peas or black bean sauce.
$22.55
Fried Pork Griot
Banana, white rice, black rice (weekends), bulgar wheat, or rice & beans.
$23.95
Fried Beef (Tasso Beef)
Warm goat sauce over your choice of Banann, Black Rice (weekends), Bulgar Wheat, Rice & Beans, or White Rice.
$24.45
Turkey (Fried)
Goat with choice of Banann (plantains), Black Rice (weekends), Ble (bulgar wheat), Rice & Beans, or White Rice.
$22.34
La cosecha

La cosecha

4.4
(400+)
• Colombian • Empanadas
$0 delivery fee
"Pedí el "Desayuno Paisa" y estaba delicioso.. viene con una arepa caliente y queso encima, el arroz estaba delicioso y pedí mis huevos con tomate y cebolla. La carne lo decidí comer con las salsas que me dieron aparte."
"Everything is delicious !!! I love Arepa com queso and my favorite toston con carne I've ordered appetizers diner bakery and is always excelent! "
Empanada de Carne / Beef Empanada
Plato tradicional colombiano, ideal para cualquier momento. Frijoles, arroz, carne asada, chicharrón, chorizo, huevo, plátano maduro y aguacate. / Traditional Colombian dish, ideal at any time. Beans, rice, roast beef, fried pork rind, chorizo, egg, sweet plantains and avocado.
$3.75
Pastel de Pollo / Chicken Pastel
Arepa de queso hecha con delicioso queso mozzarella derretido. / Cheese arepa made with delicious melted mozzarella cheese.
$4.99
Bandeja Paisa / Paisa Plate
Papa, yuca, plátano, carne, pollo, arroz y ensalada. / Potato, cassava, plantain, beef, chicken, rice and salad.
$23.99
Chicharrón Colombiano / Colombian Fried Pork Rind
Arepa choclo y queso. Comida colombiana Boston, Somerville, Cambridge. / Arepa corn and cheese. Colombian Food Boston, Somerville, Cambridge.
$6.5
ABONDIZ CARIBBEAN CUISINE

ABONDIZ CARIBBEAN CUISINE

4.2
(100+)
• Caribbean • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
"The food was so good! Seasoned to perfection and the plaintains are so good. Amazing portions and quality food"
"This restaurant is always delicious. The oxtail was falling from the bone. Rice always has flavor and just made. They send a lot of food so I can eat at least 2x. Yes, I always order again. My go to for Haitian food."
Spaghetti Bowl
Green or Yellow Plaint
$17.32
Yellow Rice and Beans
Yellow rice mixed with Lima bean and Djondjon (black mushrooms )
$8.63
Abondiz Fritay Box
Prepared fried or, in sauce and, come with 3 Fried-green plantain, 1 small green salad, and Yellow rice and beans or white rice with bean sauce and some pikliz
$17.03
Fried Pork (Griyo) Combo
4 Pieces of M
$25

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