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Best Caribbean Restaurants Nearby in Roselle

Top Taste Jamaican Restaurant (Chancellor Ave)

Top Taste Jamaican Restaurant (Chancellor Ave)

4.4
(6k+)
• Jamaican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 47 min
Farther away
$7 off on $45+
"Again TOP TASTE have outdone themselves. The Mannish Water (Saturday) looks divine. Well hot so you know it's fresh , provisions in abundance, quantity of meat . Thank you again for your great quality of service, food and consistency. Props to the chef and server ."
"I've been a customer from 2018 bit mostly purchased soups and ice cream . Today 1/1/25 I finally decided to purchase their Oxtail for dinner cause I'm not cooking on no New Year ....LISTEN TO ME thus Oxtail is well seasoned and cooked to perfection ...no exaggeration. I'm a born Jamaican 🇯🇲 so mi know good cooked food especially what you're used to back home. I've been sleeping on TOP TASTE all these years . You get a good amount of Oxtail for your money ...the plantains are done well and not overdone ..cabbage nice gravy done to perfection 🥰 . I used to buy my Oxtail at the other Jamaican spot nearby but mi done wid dem cause dem food dry and nasty . TOP TASTE CHEF ask yuh manager fi a raise please and thank you as you might be under appreciated there. Thank you for this delicious meal . I'm truly a happy customer ☺️. Happy New Years TOP TASTE ....the underdog will always win . God bless you all 🙏🏾 SMALL ICE CREAM grapenut is my favorite and the best treat ever after my dinner"
Jerk Chicken
Dark meat chicken seasoned and marinated in Top Taste jerk herbs and spies and slow-roasted.
$20.34
Oxtail
Marinated in Top Taste seasoning and brown sauce with butter beans, carrots, onion and assorted peppers.
$35.97
Stew Chicken
Chopped chicken simmered in a brown stew sauce with vegetables and Top Taste spices.
$20.07
Curry Chicken
Chopped chicken seasoned and marinated in Top Taste spies and curry seasoning.
$19.36
AzucaR

AzucaR

4.6
(300+)
• Tacos • Empanadas
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 43 min
Farther away
"El Milazo es una joya! No me esperaba un postre así: suave, cremoso, con ese toque casero que te transporta."
"After passing their sign on my way to Overlook Hospital, my curiosity got the best of me. I’m happy to report that the Google reviews weren't lying—the food was top-notch, the staff was lovely, and the cleanliness of the restaurant was a breath of fresh air."
Colombian Empanada (Corn Dough)
Traditional Colombian corn-dough empanada with a crispy golden shell and a savory filling. Choose beef or chicken, both seasoned and paired with potatoes for a classic, crunchy, street-food bite.
$5.37
AzucaR en Cuba - Mojo Roast Pork Plate
Slow-roasted shredded pork served with white rice, black beans, and sweet fried plantains. A hearty, filling Cuban-style plate packed with flavor and comfort.
$22.6
Classic Empanada (Flour Dough)
Golden fried empanada made with wheat flour dough, crispy on the outside and filled to order. Choose your filling.
$6.28
BBQ Ribs & Pollo Asado Combo Plate
Juicy roasted chicken paired with smoky BBQ ribs, served with white rice, red beans, and sweet fried plantains. A hearty, filling plate built to satisfy.
$22.5
El gran valle restaurant

El gran valle restaurant

4.3
(100+)
• Chicken • Steak
$0 delivery fee • 9.9 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"I like the sweet/ regular plantain but unfortunately I did not like the Camarones al Ajillo / Shrimp in Garlic Saucenes al Ajillo / Shrimp in Garlic Sauce I suggest they make it with butter and some real garlic and onion because it was just shrimp swimming in garlic seasoned water. Not bad but not really good"
"no vale lo que cuesta. muy poca porción para el precio"
Pernil / Roasted Pork
Pollo guisado o al horno con habichuela, ensalada de la casa, maduro y soda 2 L / Stew or baked chicken large rice, beans, house salad and 2 Lt soda.
$14.78
Pollo Guisado / Chicken Stew
Boneless fried chicken chunks or with bones, large rice, beans, sweet plantains, house salad and 2 lts soda. (Chicharrón de pollo con o sin hueso, arroz grande, habichuela, maduro, ensalada de la casa y soda 2 lts).
$12.87
Sancocho / Hearty Meat Soup
Costillas con preparación a elegir / Ribs with your choice of preparation.
$14.01
Res Guisada / Beef Stew
Steak with onions, large rice, beans, house salad and 2 lts soda. (Bistec encebollado, arroz grande, habichuela, ensalada de la casa, maduro y soda 2 lts).
$18.46
Don vega deli LLC

Don vega deli LLC

4.4
(80+)
• American • Cuban
$0 delivery fee • 8.4 mi • 53 min
Farther away
"The food is delicious, the best place to eat without a doubt🥰🥰"
"20 dolares por una tarrina muy pequeña me parece muy caro"
Encebollado Regular
Ecuadorian albacore fish soup with cassava yuca & red onions.
$19.5
Bolon Con 2 Huevos & Bistec Lunch
Mashed green plantain ball with 2 eggs and steak.
$15.6
Chorizo Colombiana & Pollo a la Plancha (menestra y maduro)
Chicken stew with rice.
$15.6
Seco De Pollo (arroz, menestra y ensalada)
Maracuya.
$15.6
Latin Bistro Restaurant and Bakery

Latin Bistro Restaurant and Bakery

4.7
(30+)
• Colombian • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 49 min
Farther away
"I asked for a side of lime and they gave me a whole one <3 that was amazing most places skip over anything you ask for so I appreciated that. Over all the food was amazing (I got the sancocho de res)!"
"Really delicious sancocho. I have not tried the bread pudding yet and hope it does not taste like sancocho because the soup fell from the container."
Sancocho de Res/ Beef Soup
Con Arroz Blanco With white rice
$16.03
Bandeja Colombiana/ Colombian Tray
Empanada Dominicana Rellena de Carne, pollo, o queso Dominican Empanada stuffed with beef, chicken, or cheese
$27.26
Chicharron/ Pork Belly
Servido con dos acompañantes Served with two side orders
$7.52
Empanada Dominicana /Dominican Empanada
Servido con dos acompañantes Served with two side orders
$3.75
Valdez supermarket

Valdez supermarket

Sandwiches • Coffee
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 53 min
Farther away
Newly Added
Chicken Philly cheesesteak
Chicken philly cheesesteak with lettuce, tomatoes ,onions kétchup, mayonnaise / sandwich de Pollo ,con lechuga,tomate ,cebolla ,ketchup ,mayonesa
$7
Small 4 meat to choise / pequeňa 4 carne a elegir
Includes four meats to choice/ incluye 4 carnes a elegir INCLUDED TOSTONES AND SAUCES WASAKAKA AND MAYOKECHUP / INCLUYE : TOSTONES Y SALSAS WASAKAKA Y MAYOKECHUP
$20
Large 6 meat to choise / grande 6 carne a elegir
INCLUDED 6 MEATS TO CHOICE, INCLUDED TOSTONES AND SAUCES WASAKAKA AND MAYOKECHUP / INCLUYE 6 CARNES A ELEGIR ,INCLUYE SALSAS WASAKAKA Y MAYOKECHUP
$44
Chicharon
Crispy pork bites seasoned and fried to a golden brown.
$15
Ponche Suizo

Ponche Suizo

4.5
(90+)
• Latin American • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"Buena porción y delicioso vino con bistec"
Almuerzo Del Dia please note what you would like Specials are updated daily via WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
$12.91
Zona colombiana

Zona colombiana

4.6
(40+)
• Colombian • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 38 min
"The food was delicious. I had to warm up the pork rinds and I didn't like the foil packet of sweet plantain in the middle of my OMG delicious rice. So even with the little personal quirks, the food is so good."
"La hamburguesa buenisima , las papas muy malas , viejas"
Pechuga a la Plancha o Empanizada / Grilled or Breaded Chicken Breast
Huevos en cacerola, arepa frita, aguacate y tajadas con queso. / Eggs in casserole with fried flat corn cake, avocado and sweet plantain with shredded cheese.
$20
Chicharrón / Pork Rinds
Carne, pollo y camarón salteado. / Steak, chicken and sautéed shrimp.
$11
morochos cafe

morochos cafe

4.3
(30+)
• Latin American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 50 min
Farther away
"El morocho no tenia mucho grano en el vaso que mandaron. Era más leche que nada :("
"No me Llegó el jugo de fresa y va segunda vez a no envían bien completo"
2. Morocho
Ground white corn with milk.
$3.63
Empanada horneada carne / pollo
Sweet corn, cheese
$5.17
Humitas
Pineapple oatmeal drink.
$3.35
4. Avena Con Piña
Deliciosa bola dorada hecha con plátano majado, chicharrón y queso derretido.
$3.48
Domingo's Bakery

Domingo's Bakery

4.5
(700+)
• Venezuelan • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 9.4 mi • 51 min
Farther away
"The chicken F2. Fried Chiken Empanadawas so flavorful and delicious I only wish it was bigger. The Chicken Vegetable Soupwas also so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely continue ordering from here."
"I am so disappointed with this order. This is my kid's favorite place to order from, but lately it's not been great. For today's order, I got 3 Cuban sandwiches (1 regular and 2 no pickles no mustard), an order of plantains for $7, and a mango smoothie. Well all 3 sandwiches were covered in mustard. I tried to wipe it off but it was soaked into the bread and the pernil. My kid has a geographic tongue and condiments / vinegar burn his mouth so he couldn't eat either of his sandwiches. I checked the order to make sure I didn't make the mistake and it says it clearly. Next, my $7 plantains were only 1/3 of the container and there were only 7 slices!?! That's $1 per piece! A plantain in the store is only $1 and it gives way more than 7 tiny slices. While I understand inflation and trying to keep making the menu more cost effectively this is really ridiculous. The portions are not worth the sale price. This has happened alot whether we order delivery or go into the cafe."
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Chicken Soup with vegetables and noodles
$8.36
F2. Fried Chiken Empanada
Fried dough filled with chicken.
$3.58
Sancocho (beef )Diferen t kinds meet.and root vegetebles corn
Fried dough filled with white cheese.
$15.37
F3. Fried Cheesse Empanada
Fried dough filled with ropa vieja.
$3.61
ANTOJITOS Y MAS 2

ANTOJITOS Y MAS 2

4.4
(200+)
• Colombian • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 41 min
"The empanadas are to die for. Nicely cooked and nicely stuffed. The sauce is on point as well. Just based on these items I will be ordering again. "
"Good food but $13 for 3 tostones too much , and the avocado was black"
MiniPaisa
Mini Colombian Traditional Platter with Beans, Rice, Steak, Chicharron, Sweet Plantains
$18.32
Calentado con Carne y Huevos Pericos
Traditional Colombian calentado (rice mixed with beans, tomatoes, and scallions), topped with seasoned steak and served with huevos pericos and arepa. A hearty and flavorful favorite perfect for breakfast or any time of day. / Tradicional calentado colombiano (arroz mezclado con frijoles, tomate y cebolla larga), acompañado de carne de res sazonada, huevos pericos y arepa. Un favorito abundante y lleno de sabor, perfecto para el desayuno o cualquier hora del día.
$18.55
Huevos Pericos con Arroz y Arepa
Scrambled Eggs mixed with Scallions and Tomatoes served with Rice and Arepa (Corn Cake)
$10.52
Chicharron w/ Potato or Arepa
Chicharrón with Boiled Potato or Arepa Crispy pork belly chicharrón served with your choice of boiled potato or arepa. A traditional and satisfying favorite full of authentic flavor. / Chicharrón con Papa Cocida o Arepa Chicharrón crujiente servido con su elección de papa cocida o arepa. Un favorito tradicional y satisfactorio lleno de auténtico sabor.
$8.52
Salsa y Sabor Restaurant

Salsa y Sabor Restaurant

4.6
(60+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 31 min
"I loved the pollo con tajadas it's the best"
"They put imitation crab in my lobster shell to make it look like I had a whole lobster. It was just a little piece of lobster in the shell. I would have taken a picture. I didn't realize what was going on till I chewed up the imitation crab meat. I'll never purchase here again. 40 bucks. The ribs are like the ones from the Chinese restaurant. Not like in the picture they show."
Pupusas
Mashed plantains served with fried eggs, salami, and fried cheese. and red onions.
$3.86
Baleadas Sencilla
Chunks of chicken, carrots, celery, and potatoes in a savory broth, with a choice of corn or flour tortillas.
$6.43
Mangú Tres Golpes
Salvadorian dumpling stuffed with chicken.
$15.38
Sopa de Pollo / Chicken Soup
Crispy fried chicken paired with ripe sliced plantains.
$15.54
Parceros Colombian Food

Parceros Colombian Food

4.5
(300+)
• Colombian • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 55 min
Farther away
"El Calentado con Chicharron estuvo perfecto, excelente temperatura, excelente sabor y excelente textura. No me esperaba que fuera tan bueno. Quizas el mejor que he probado en todo NJ. estoy muy feliz con el plato."
"Todo estaba delicioso, las porciones son generosas, seguiré probando toda su comida porque no había probado comida colombiana tan fresca y deliciosa como esta desde que llegué de Colombia... Gracias"
Caldo de Costilla con Arroz
Beef rib soup typically includes potatoes, cilantro, and scallions, served with a side of white rice.
$15.44
Bandeja Paisa
White rice, beans, pork crackling, fried eggs, colombian sausage, grilled steak, sweet plantain, corn cake and avocado.
$28.24
Paisita
Arroz blanco, frijoles, chicharrón, bistec asado, huevos fritos, plátano dulce y aguacate. / white rice, beans, fried pork rind, grilled steak, fried eggs, sweet plantain & avocado.
$23.39
Calentado con Huevos Pericos
Mixed rice and beans with scrambled eggs, scallions, and tomatoes.
$12.07
Sabor catracho restaurant

Sabor catracho restaurant

4.2
(40+)
• Latin American • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"las Popusas revueltas deliciosas aunque esta vez venían con mucha grasa. el Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries fue decepción completa,casi no trae pollo y las papas faltaba cocinar."
"The food took long to make it was cold messy and small portion for price . The driver had to wait for 30 minutes "
Pollos Con Tajada
Fried chicken accompanied by slices of fried green bananas, typically topped with cabbage and a blend of traditional sauces.
$15.95
Carne Contajadas
Carne con tajadas typically consists of meat served alongside fried green banana slices, often accompanied by a cabbage salad and jalapeño for added flavor.
$21.84
Baleadas Sencillas
Homemade flour tortilla filled with refried beans, sour cream, and cheese.
$6
Desayuno CentroAmericano
A traditional Central American breakfast, typically served with eggs, refried beans, cheese, sour cream, avocado, and sweet plantains, accompanied by tortillas.
$14
Manantial Lupita Restaurant

Manantial Lupita Restaurant

4.3
(20+)
• Latin American • Carne Asada
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 48 min
Farther away
$5 off on $35+
Bolón de Verde Completo / Bolones de Verde
Acompañado con bistec de carne, huevos y ensalada / With side of eggs and salad.
$15.38
Encebollado Mixto / Albacore Soup with Onions and Shrimp
Acompañado con pescado, camarón y tostado / With and roasted corn.
$23
Guatita / Tripe Stew
Acompañado con arroz, dos huevos fritos o huevo cocido y aguacate / With rice, two fried eggs or a hard boiled egg and avocado.
$16
Morocho / Morocho
Ecuadorian beverage made from maiz (corn).
$4
El Palacio

El Palacio

4.3
(1k+)
• Mexican • Spanish
$0 delivery fee • 8.8 mi • 53 min
Farther away
"Everything was delicious as always!!! Tasty food"
"El tamal es la peor opcion no lo recomiendo el sabor feo y solo llevaba un pedazo de hueso con poco pollo"
Pupusa Revuelta
A thick corn tortilla filled with a blend of pork and cheese.
$4.25
Empanadas (2)
Fried chicken hondurian style with fried bananas.
$4.98
Sopa de Res
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
$18.28
Pupusa Frijol-Queso
Grilled chicken breast
$4.26
Toasty's Breakfast Burritos

Toasty's Breakfast Burritos

4.3
(200+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 50 min
Farther away
$5 off on $40+
"Oh my gosh, the breakfast burrito I had was so good. Oh my goodness Delicioso I'm definitely ordering again."
"The burritos were tiny with minimal things inside. To compare it was slightly larger than a McDonald's burrito. For 20$ it should be filled up. Very disappointing."
Classic Breakfast Burrito
Your choice of one meat, tots, scrambled eggs, and cheese. Choice of one side of salsa or sauce included.
$21.86
Build Your Own Breakfast Burrito
Build your own breakfast burrito just how you like it. Choice of one side of salsa or sauce included.
$15.78
Steak & Egg Breakfast Burrito
Grilled steak, grilled onions, tots, scrambled eggs, and cheese. Choice of one side of salsa or sauce included.
$15.93
Loaded Tots
Tots loaded with bacon, grilled onion, and cheese topped with a fried egg and sriracha aioli.
$11.86
La Casa de Juan

La Casa de Juan

4.6
(40+)
• Mexican • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 66 min
Farther away
"The rice and beans where phenomenal paired with hand made tortillas. You can never go wrong with the tocos Steak with onion is my new go to."
"This was indeed the perfect option for one person or two honestly. The ingredients were fresh and's very nicely seasoned. Thank you it was great ***** five stars for sure."
Birria Taco Platter
3 corn tortilla, along with melted cheese and birria beef, with a side of birria broth.
$13
Enchiladas, Green or Red
3 flour tortilla filled with grilled meat, onions, peppers and avocado, topped with red or green sauce with melted cheese. Add shrimp for an additional cost.
$21.05
Pupusa De Queso
Salvadorian horchata try it you’ll like it.
$3.5
Horchata
Half of avocado in a shelf guacamole with 3 tostones.
$4
Sunny & Fine's Breakfast Burritos

Sunny & Fine's Breakfast Burritos

Tex-Mex • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 46 min
Farther away
Build Your Own Burrito
Two scrambled eggs with your choice of meat and/or other toppings wrapped in a fresh tortilla.
$15.4
Signature Breakfast Burrito Bowl
Two scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, crispy bacon, avocado, veggies, and cheese
$16.73
Fajita Veggie Breakfast Burrito
Two scrambled eggs, sauteed peppers and onions, breakfast potatoes, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
$15.24
Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Two scrambled eggs, sausage, breakfast potatoes, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
$13.66
Bedhead Burritos and Bowls

Bedhead Burritos and Bowls

Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 35 min
Farther away
$6 off on $30+
The Wake n' Bake Burrito
Get ya head back in the game! Filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, ground beef, sautéed onions, cheddar cheese, and Western BBQ seasoning, it's sure to get your taste buds ready for adventure!
$17.19
The Basic B*tch Bowl
Get ya head back in the game! A bed of hash browns with scrambled eggs, hash browns, ground beef, sautéed onions, cheddar cheese, and Western BBQ seasoning, it's sure to get your taste buds ready for adventure!
$19.98
Side English Muffin
Ready to kickstart your day? Try Bedhead's Italian Stallion - a burrito that's sure to get your heart racing! Filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, spicy marinara, a mozzarella provolone blend, and more - it's the perfect way to jumpstart your day!
$3.99
The Wake n' Bake Bowl
No need to worry about the morning after - Bedhead's got you covered! The Hangover Burrito is here to save the day - packed with scrambled eggs, hash browns, double bacon or sausage, cheddar cheese, and buffalo sauce. It's the perfect way to cure your morning-after blues!
$22.97
HuevoRito

HuevoRito

4.2
(90+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 57 min
Farther away
"I give five star reviews always because I want to support all restaurants in my area but they aren't deserving of five stars. Although I thought my burritos were delicious, great sausage and I liked the potatoes and onions/peppers, they were far too small to justify the cost of them + delivery and fees . Overall great food but I hope they consider a larger portion size. No one wants to spend almost 30 dollars on an orders for two and be left hungry. "
"So, this was first time ordering from this place because I was specifically looking for breakfast burritos. I'll be honest - I think they would be a little better if they better seasoned their potatoes and eggs before putting it in the burrito. The burrito taste with everything in there was kind of bland and bready (meaning - they used a big tortilla but did not add a lot filing), similar to what was said in one of the other reviews. Sincerely, a couple of tweaks to the main components would make it better. Serving size was ok although some of their competitors are a little larger for similar price. Finally, where's the hot sauce/spicy salsa? Consider adding this as a side so we can choose it if we want. I don't remember seeing that option. In the end, I will try them 1 more time because this could have been a fluke or an off day. If after the second time, it's the same, I won't recommend this place at all. There are just other places that do a better breakfast burrito."
SausaRito
Breakfast burrito stuffed with scrambled eggs, potatoes, spicy sausage, salsa & melty cheese
$11.77
BacoRito
Breakfast burrito stuffed with scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, salsa & melty cheese
$11.58
HuevoRito
Breakfast burrito stuffed with scrambled eggs, potatoes, sautéed peppers & onions, chopped tomatoes, salsa & melty cheese
$10.18
VegaRito
Breakfast burrito stuffed with scrambled vegan eggs, potatoes, plant-based protein, sautéed peppers and onions, salsa & vegan cheese shreds
$14.68
Cata sweet - 137 Bloomfield Ave

Cata sweet - 137 Bloomfield Ave

Guatemalan • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 63 min
Farther away
SUPREMO
Pan tostado, queso monster, provolone, queso cheddar, Jamon, bacon, lechuga, tomate, cebolla, ketchup mayonesa.
$10.5

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