Caribbean Fiesta
4000 N Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA, 30022
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Address :
4000 N Point Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA, 30022 - Phone (770) 521-0021
- Website https://caribbeanfiesta.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Juan P.
Best curried goat in Alpharetta, get the plantains too, they are delicious.
(5)Shawn P.
Caribbean Fiesta, is one of the best values for the money in town for this type of cuisine!
(4)Donald O.
Sadly, I cannot get to visit this place nearly as much as I'd like or used to when I worked in the area. Now I have to make a special trip for all the deliciousness being served up. And believe me, I do. Here, in a nutshell, are just some of the qualities I like about Caribbean Fiesta: * Nice portions! * Great Curry * Great Jerk * Fantabulous Jamaica patties!!!!! * Excellent selection of proteins daily * Stooopid good mac-n-cheese My go to meal here is usually the jerk chicken, 4 wings, cabbage (or something green), and peas and rice. Now on days when I knew I wasn't going to be having supper, I would get the jerk, wings, peas and rice, AND mac-n-cheese! This could be one of the reasons I am counting calories today. Maybe... In any case... I found the prices reasonable for what you get and the quality is spot on. I must say, this is Caribbean inspired food, not specifically Jamaican, but the Jamaican patties are irresistible. This is the perfect place for an omnivore.
(4)Charles G.
DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU'RE IN A HURRY! I'm putting that right at the front so nobody misses it. If you want fast food, there's an Arby's or a Popeyes nearby. If you want really well made food with a variety of spice levels and flavors and have some time to invest, definitely come try this place out. Most of the time I just get Jamaican beef patties with coco bread, but that's because it's such a solid order that there's little reason to veer from it. I have also had their curry goat with cabbage and fried plantains, all of which was on point. The pineapple turnover dessert was not phenomenal, but at some point I am going to have to try the bread pudding because it looks amazing. The prices are a little high, but I feel that they're generous in the amount that they give you. I read that in the reviews before I came here, so I was prepared for it. It is such good food, though, and the staff is so very nice (point of order - this is not Southern fake nice or Thai painted-on-smile nice, I'm talking genuinely nice even if they don't seem to be smiling) that it's well worth the price for me. They have a pretty big selection of drinks, but I've not yet had a chance to sample any of the stuff I don't recognize. I mean, I have to save something for another trip. I'm also excited about trying their oxtail and their jerk chicken, so I'm sure there will be more reviews coming!
(5)Nikita J.
I enjoy this place. During lunch rush on weekdays, there is about a 10-15 minute wait in the line depending on the day. The choices for meat and extensive. There are about 10 or 12 varieties hot and ready including seafood and oxtail. The sides are a little bit lacking. My rice and peas and plantains are always great but the veggie options sometimes get a little cold and less appetizing. I give four stars this time and not five just because the white meat can be a little bland on the inside, and to me, that could be improved upon considering the main dishes are majority chicken based.
(4)Will S.
I love Caribbean food and get it whenever I can. This place is definitely good quality stuff. It's located in a fairly small shopping plaza that also has Mr. Taco. During the lunch rush, the lot can get pretty busy. They have most of the food out on the buffet line where you can chose what you want. Meat plates come with 2 sides. You also just get a serving of just meat which is priced by weight. They have all your typical dishes you'd find in a Caribbean spot such as jerk chicken, curry chicken, curry goat, oxtails and a lot more. For sides you'll find your beans & rice, plantains, greens, and few others. I've had the jerk chicken and it was really, reallllly good. It was moist and seasoned perfectly and had the spicy bite to go with it. The greens are pretty good. Plantains are nice and firm and cooked just right. I believe the jerk chicken plate was the cheapest item on the menu at $10. A little steep, but I think it was worth it. The food taste fresh and they give you a lot. You definitely won't leave feeling hungry Beef patties are hidden in a warmer behind the buffet, and it seems their options vary by day. I've had the regular beef patty and they also have curry chicken and couple of others. The beef patty was pretty good. Get it with warm coco bread for around $4 and you're in business. Plenty of seating. Clean. The staff are friendly.
(5)Donna G.
I was in the area and stopped in today for the first time. I was so excited as everything looked so good. Well, for one, they are very expensive. For two, the macaroni was tasteless and the roti was bland as well. They may have other food that is good, but what I had today was a waste of almost $30, except for the patty (I've had better coco bread) and the drink (which was about a buck more than I pay at my usual Caribbean restaurant in Austell). Overall, I was very disappointed.
(2)Tara O.
The food was very satisfying. Man oh man!!! I'm from ATL, but why have I been missing out for so long. I was so full, I couldn't even get up from the table. Lol very very tasty spicy food. Give it a try!!!*** TASSA *** carribean on old milton*** SORRY I SELECTED WRONG RESTURANT***:-(
(5)Giacomo A.
I really like Jamaican and this place is really good! The jerk chicken is outstanding! The sides are very good too. Dirty rice is awesome and Mac and cheese is good. I'm looking forward to trying more dishes soon. As far as the price is concerned I've read other reviewers complain that it's expensive. They give you a lot of food!!! 2 people can eat one plate! I recommend this place. I confident if u try it, u will like it too.
(5)Coleen W.
Driven by here a million times and this place is still here so they must be doing something right. So we finally stopped in. Nothing special on the inside, not table service if that's what you're expecting, but good food and good portions.
(4)Brian I.
Great food, and a lot of it for a reasonable price. I love the curry beef, and stew beef and jerk chicken. The Mac and cheese is great stuff.
(5)Richard R.
One word - Conch! My oldest son has never tasted conch and mentioned this place as we were driving by heading to a different restaurant. Well, what kinda dad would I be if I passed on an opportunity to have a "first time" experience with him? Being the food glutton that I am, we stopped for a single to-go order of this Caribbean shellfish delicacy. However, everything looked and smelled so good that we also walked out with dinner too! ------------ - - - - - - THE DETAILS Date & Time: Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 @ NOON Dining Companions: My 27 year old mini-me. What to expect: Cafeteria line with a few special order items (like conch). Service: Friendly. We took our order to go for dinner later that evening. Liquid: None [ ORDERED ] OXTAILS & GRAVY (4 stars) - $14.99 Delicious and surprisingly meaty. It still amazes me how something that was once considered discarded scraps of an animal can be made into something so freakin' delicious. CURRY BEEF (3 stars) - $1 to add a second meat My first time having this dish and probably my last. The curry here seems to have a lingering aftertaste that is kind of bitter. Interestingly, the bitterness doesn't come through while you are eating it. CONCH FRITTERS (2.75) - $4 Made to order so it might take a while. The flavor was ok, but some pieces were very chewy. Instead of a heavily breaded fritter with only bits of conch, I prefer conch fried whole or in nugget sized pieces (also known as cracked conch). You just can't taste the true flavor of conch in fritters, but served just like this pic is a different story: blogs.browardpalmbeach.c… CARROT CAKE (3.5 stars) - $3 Not bad, but could have been moister and sweeter. CABBAGE side item (3 stars) - included [ DISLIKES ] - Way too much rice and too little meat for the prices I was charged. - I would love to see cracked conch on the menu instead of fritters. - The curry beef was not as flavorful as I'd hoped. - Parking is next to impossible during the lunch rush! [ MUST TRIES ] Oxtails & gravy [ NOTES ] It seems a bit unreasonable to charge $1 for a second meat when it is less expensive than the first meat (Oxtails - $14.99 vs Curry beef - $10.99). To add insult to injury, they only give you half the normal order of each meat when adding a second. I would have come out better just keeping my order ALL oxtails. Total: $24.60 ------------ - - - - - FINAL THOUGHTS I was surprised at the total of the final bill. The food is good but I'm not so sure it's good enough to justify the prices. Still, I would come back for those oxtails and possibly the baked chicken (which looked amazing). Most people in line seemed to go for the jerk chicken, so maybe I'll give that a try too! Too far from home to be a regular and too pricey to be a fan, so for now - 3 stars.
(3)Xi L.
We went there last night, and we all are having diarrhea now, including the baby! I am glad we only gave her some rice and she is not as bad as us. My husband is also vomiting right now and today is my birthday. Do not recommend unless you have better luck than us. The food we ordered were Ox tail and goat meat. Sides were white rice, cabbage, creole rice and collard greens. Hope we all feel better in a hour b/c my birthday party is at 10!
(1)Charoensak L.
Today the lady was too lazy to go grab some more chicken wings when I asked. She wanted what was left to be empty before she brought more out which was only 4 pieces.
(1)Randy H.
I am really trying to figure out how this place has such great ratings. I decided to try this place one evening. I had curry goat. The flavor was bland and the not the best. Ive had plenty to know this isnt the greatest. The sides were also bland and not the best. The place felt like a sauna. Was the A/C broken? The sweet tea ran out and they felt they could not replace it. Maybe it was coming up on closing? I may give it a shot again but it'll be a while.
(3)Trina B.
I ordered the Caribbean chicken and shrimp. I saw about 2 shrimp smh. The chicken was spicy but not a lot of flavor. You can get 2 sides & rice counts as 1 but why? Lol. The cabbage was nasty & the lady who fixed my food had an attitude! The best part was the sweet lady at the counter but definitely not the $12 I spent for handful of food.
(3)Lionel T.
Get here either before or after lunch rush or forget about parking. The variety of food is great and has a nice heat if you are looking for it or tasty flavors if you are not. One warning though, if the skinny chick is serving, you will get screwed on the amount of chicken you get. Beyond that, this is a regular haunt for me!
(4)Felix C.
Fantastic Caribbean place. Parking is difficult so try to get there early. Or wait until the lunch rush is over. I've been here a half-dozen times and have gotten everything from the Jerk Chicken to the Goat Stew and they are all excellent. With most plates you get two sides and they have a good selection. I usually stick to the plantains. The only dish I have mixed feelings about is the Oxtail as it is a few dollars more and it wasn't a great value.
(5)Nateia F.
I had high hopes for this place. It's quicker for me to get here than a trip to my usual Stone Mtn spot. I tasted the Caribbean chicken and shrimp and it was very spicy. I like spicy but I settled on the curry chicken, cabbage and plantain, plus a chicken patty. I normally only eat King fish cuz I make my own curry/jerk chicken at home so I can have more veggies/potatoes, etc. The chicken and the cabbage needed just a little salt. The plantain was wonderful! Then, the cabbage was better than my usual spot. I split the patty with my daughter. The patty didn't have much chicken in it. In fact it tasted like it was full of curry paste. Not worth the $2 bucks! My daughter had the curry chicken, Mac n cheese and cabbage. The Mac n cheese was decent. Overall, it's just average but I do appreciate the selection offered and the fact that I didn't have bones I my chicken (Just like I make it at home)...didn't beat out my usual spot on flavor.
(3)David R.
I think this is my favorite caribbean restaurant OTP in north Atlanta. I also generally get the something which would be stewed beef (Ox Tails) or the stewed chicken. Both are really good and tender. My two sides are always white rice and plantains. Consistency is always there.
(5)Neil C.
It's really kinda hit or miss with CF lately. Some days you go there and everything (except the price) is great. Some days you got there and one or more things aren't up to par including the price. Given the high prices, I've only gotten the same item and sides every time I've gone. They should create a lower priced lunch menu (even if that mean smaller portions). Overall, it's okay. Pricey, but if the food is cooked well that day they make up for it with large portions.
(3)Andy L.
Convenient and tasty. Yeah, the parking sucks, but you just have to get there at a reasonable time to call your spot. It really is tough getting in and out of this location, which sometimes sways my decision to eat there. The convenience I speak of is the proximity to my employer, and it being en-route on my commute home. Every time I walk in Caribbean Fiesta at this location, there is a long line, and you tend to hear people speaking in various island tongues, which should be a sign that authenticity is in order. Most all the dishes are laid out behind a glass, so that the faint of heart can order based on looks alone, but don't let that sway your order the second time you visit. Go spicy or go across the street to the McDonalds... You fought for a parking spot for spice, not tame. For me, my goto dish here is the Caribbean Chicken and Shrimp which packs a lot of heat, and for the money they cram a ton of food onto your plate. Your choice of sides should match that spice thing we talked about. Do the cabbage, or beans 'n rice and you won't be let down. Oh, and grab a meat patty too while you're at it and seal the deal. Some of my island people tell me that if you don't wash it all down with a champagne cola, then you aren't doing it right at all. So look for the Koala on the glass in the cooler at the end near the register. Now, with all that being said I gotta say that Caribbean Fiesta isn't the best island food I've had, but being close to my work, and packing a bunch of heat onto a plate is tough OTP. They've been in this location for quite some time and those lines are long... They are doing something right.
(3)Sunshine H.
Absolutely wonderful! I have visited this place about 5 or 6 times now. The food is consistently great. The service is quick and the facility is clean. If you are in the mood for "Jamaican" food here in Alpharetta. ..look no further! I love the jerk chicken wings, the cabbage and macaroni! If you just want a snack...I would recommend the chicken patty or jerk chicken patty. Give them a try, I am confident you will like it!!
(5)Andrea M.
This place has a homely atmosphere. Their food is pretty good along with generous portion sizes. You can ask for samples if you're overwhelmed by the selections (6+ main dishes to choose from). The prices range any where from $7 to $11. You can choose a sandwich or main dish (plus sides) route. I believe I tried the Cuban sandwich. I must say the sandwich was pretty big. It was good, but it doesn't come with any sides. :( I would definitely give this place another try if I'm wanting Caribbean. (Dessert is available too if you're wanting something sweet.)
(3)Carl Lee H.
I gave it two star because the food is good, but it is very small portion, high priced and their customer service sucks. This was my first time so I was some what lost and the lady on the counter just gave a blank stare
(2)Janelle D.
My biggest gripe with this place are the prices. It seems like my husband and I can't ever leave here without paying at least $30 for lunch. We usually get a drink each and a plate with two sides. I like to get the dal puri with a curry/meat. If I get one side, I get it "wrapped" inside the dal puri. But sometimes I get dal puri with two smaller sides of curry or stew. That just seems like a bit much. Maybe other people are paying less but I wanna get what I LIKE, you know? Still, we go back. Not often - it's become more of a "treat" now. Especially for me! I love dal puri - ate it all my life growing up in Trinidad, and since my mom's not nearby and I suck at making it, I always look forward to it here. It's consistently good. Some days the dishes are outstanding with the perfect spice and flavor and some days they're just okay. But it's never bad - that's the main point. It's always a trip to Disney for my taste buds. You can get rice, plantains, or mac n cheese for a side but it doesn't stop there - they have many, many choices to sample: Jamaican patties, coco bread, oxtail stew, curry chicken, jerk chicken, channa, sweet and spicy chicken, goat curry... I seem to remember their portions being larger than they have been lately but I'm not sure how accurate that is because I haven't been consistently enough lately. All this to say: Their food will never compare to what really goes down with food and flavor in the Caribbean. EVERYTHING gets "Americanized" somehow, unless its *truly* an authentic place, which seems hard to find. I enjoy the spice and flavor of their food but it's probably also because they are so much closer to me than my other favorites - convenience can be tasty! The service is always friendly and it hits the spot for me when I'm craving comfort food.
(3)tamara b.
Horrible jerk overcooked chicken and horrible customer service!. I will not be visiting this place ever again. I do not understand how they are making it in this area of town. Obviously these people do not know good Caribbean cuisine. I express to the cashier that my chicken was overcooked and she literally told me that I ordered it and I will eat it or buy another dinner. I will be reaching out to the owner to express the treatment I received.
(1)Christina C.
THE place to go if you're craving some gooooooood chicken roti. You can make two meals out of the portions you get from here. Make sure you get some plantains as dessert. If you don't like getting your hands dirty eating this, then you're missing out. It's flavorful with enough kick, your mouth will start skipping beats.
(5)Tammi D.
Went for lunch today. Place was pretty crowded. All in all, a pretty good meal. They had a really good variety of food with heaping portions. Chicken, beef, salmon, and cooked carrots, cabbage, fried plantains and rice. Variety of desserts, too. I tried my friend's jerk chicken. Pretty good with decent kick. I had the salmon stuffed with imitation crab. Pretty moist and flavorful. The rice was bland and dry. The carrots were okay, kinda boring. I don't think it's my top lunch spot, but I would try it again.
(3)Andre B.
Curry Goat, rice and peas and plantains!!!!nuff said! Great great great food!!!! Great selection. Beef patties are great! Nice location. Desserts are good. Have never had a bad meal here. Used to go there for lunch at least twice a month. Love it!!!!
(5)Elle Y.
I drove three hours to Atlanta for good food, and good food was definitely what I found. I'm just going to start off by saying that I love Caribbean food. It's like Chinese food...but different. So when I drove by and saw the sign for "Caribbean buffet," I just had to stop in and check this place out. Given that I arrived on a Saturday at 11:30am, the restaurant was empty. But once I walked in, I was greeted by the friendliest pair of people (I'm guessing they were the owners). Being amongst Caribbean people made me happy and being called "mama" was just plain exciting. Once the food at the buffet bar was uncovered, I immediately helped myself to rice and peas, jerk chicken, cabbage, and creamed spinach. The variety was modest, but I wasn't expecting it to be like Golden Corral anyways. It's definitely the quality that counts. The stewed chicken was decent, but it was nothing compared to the stewed pork. The jerk chicken was at a good level of spiciness, and the coconut pasta also had a surprising amount of kick to it. When I was about to leave, the nice lady walked by and said, "You didn't try the pineapple cake. You have to try the pineapple cake," in all her amazingness. I thanked her for reminding me to satisfy my sweet tooth and helped myself to a generous serving of the cake. Yum. Side note: having been to my fair share of Caribbean/Jamaican restaurants, this one was ridiculously clean. Their bathroom was almost immaculately spotless. It was almost like as if I was in someone's home and I felt bad for splashing water around the faucet.
(4)Jessie C.
It's been here forever. It is buffet Caribbean food. The prices are a bit high. However, given it is one of the only restaurants of its kind in the area... They can charge the higher prices. I prefer to go during lunch as the food is fresher than later in the day. My favorite is the beef stew with a side of fried plátanos and Mac and cheese. OH TIP: If you want a larger portion then ask for it to go. We learned that if you dine in your portion is significantly less.
(4)Ali W.
Yummy, yummy food!!! Must give them a try and they have a spread of options available! You can also ask for samples! I ordered half jerk and half curry chicken with seasoned rice and peas as well as plantains! It was extremely satisfying and super delicious! Go grab you a plate and you too will know what the buzz around town is!
(5)Carolina M.
I've been here twice and each time, I tell myself I'll try the goat curry, but I always end up getting the special of the day. This time during my visit, I had their Spicy and Sweet Chicken with a side of Mac N Cheese. Both were tasty, but in my honest opinion, a little expensive for a hole-in-the-wall establishment. The atmosphere here really feels like a cafeteria, so it's pretty casual. Seating is never a problem as they're pretty fast and most people don't stay there too long - even though my friends and I occasionally hang out there during our lunch hour because we don't want to go back to work. I'd still probably come back here anyway. The location is a bit tricky during peak hours, but it's something tasty and different in the area instead of your usual sandwich or taco place.
(4)Michael B.
One of those places you'll kick yourself for having avoided for years years, Caribbean Fiesta will delight you with terrific jerk chicken and sides. 1st star - One of those places I wished I'd never skipped Ever drive past a restaurant over the years and, every time, think to yourself, "I should really give that place a try." And then you don't? And those years add up? And when you finally go, that one time, you discover that it's really good? And then you kick yourself for having blown so many opportunities to enjoy it in the years leading up to the moment this realization hit? This is one of those places. 2nd star - Simple friendly service Walk into Caribbean Fiesta and get in line. You'll be there for about 2 minutes if it's slow. The ladies behind the counter will ask what you want, and they'll answer questions about anything behind the sneeze guard. Don't hesitate to inquire about what's what, 'cause not everything is labeled. Pay for your meal at the counter, making sure to get a drink for the spicy foods -- there's a fountain for sodas, tea dispensers, and two (2) fridges full of Caribbean themed bottled drinks that you won't find in a QT. That's it -- your food awaits. 3rd and 4th stars - Jerk chicken sans all the bones On my first visit, I snagged the $10 meat and two (2) sides -- jerk chicken, dirty rice, and stewed cabbage. The rice had a really good flavor, and they'll ask you if you want "gravy" from the jerk chicken -- don't say no. The stewed cabbage had a good flavor as well. Don't shy away from it -- cabbage is good for ya. That leaves the jerk chicken. I've eaten at Calypso Cafe in downtown Atlanta, and I usually enjoy their food. The only thing that turns me away? The bones. The jerk chicken has bones. The stewed goat has bones. Everything has bones. Not the case at Caribbean Fiesta -- the jerk chicken was pulled off the bone with a nice jerk seasoning crust, a little peppery. Had a nice bit of latent heat / spice, but nothing overwhelming. I could also taste a little charcoal / grill in the meat, which was really nice. The chicken ended with a nice latent heat / spice. Nothing terrible, but be careful if you're heading back to work. Lost 5th star - Slightly expensive for lunch For this quality of food, I'm willing to pay, particularly given the portions. Still, $12 - $13 for lunch (meat, 2 sides, and a fountain drink) is a little high. Regardless, those prices won't keep me from going back to Caribbean Fiesta. I avoided it for too many years already. Don't make the same mistake.
(4)SAJJAN S.
Love this place. . Honest portions and hearty and delicious food at a pretty decent price..I've tried almost everything on the menu and almost everything is delicious. .my favorite meal here is half and half curry cHicken and curry beef with rice and plantain. . This is my go to place when I want comfort food. . The head lady is a lovely person too. They do bussupshirts if you call aHead! I guess the only minus is its not very vegetarian frIendly in terms of mains (they have a lot of veggie sides)
(4)Juan S.
Did someones say Jamaican ox tail stew? Wow!!! Since moving from Miami I have not found a place that can serve a decent Jamaican ox tail stew until I found this place. Great place for this sort of thing...
(4)Dwayne T.
I love their food! I'm mad I moved so far away from this spot. The curry beef and peas & rice are always on point. If you're there while there is a fresh batch of plantains, hop on the opportunity. The portions are enough for you to have leftovers if you get a to go plate.
(5)Ebony B.
I will never, ever, EVER trust Yelp's broad, sweeping reviews for a Caribbean establishment again, unless I can personally attest to the sensibilities of the reviewer. This food was terrible, and I don't understand how they could call themselves a Caribbean/Jamaican place. I went before the lunch rush, and was absolutely flabbergasted by the $12 price tag on oxtail. Surely this must be worth it, I thought, so I coughed up the money and ordered oxtail. It didn't come with the normal rice and peas, cabbage and plantain. You got two sides and cabbage and rice were two, and plantain was extra. Alas, I got no veggies. The plantain was soaked in stale oil, the type that coats your palette and lips while making you want to rinse out with steaming hot Listerine to remove the residue. DISGUSTING. Tasted like the oil was used to fry all things, and it soured the taste of the plantain. Additionally, the plantain were over fried and too hard to chew. Rock hard-- took a bite of each one and had to discard. The rice was too salty. I've never had salted rice before, from anywhere. Who overly salts rice and peas? I don't understand. Other menu items: Cuban creole BBQ chicken-- wtf? I wish a Cuban would come up in there and justify my WTFidness bc I know that dish ain't it. Sweet and sour chicken? Burned plantain and collard greens? Jamaican restaurant? Look, do what you do best and stick with it. Stop trying to dip and dabble in cuisine you have no business in. The food was awful and $16 for a damn lunch and drink? I'd expect to be full and happy. I didn't even finish that nasty food. I had Sorrel for a drink. That's the only thing I'd ever buy there again. Sorrel. May all the Americans continue to enjoy these grease fest of fkry. As for any Caribbeans, stay the heck away. OVERPRICED rubbish #Yelp100
(1)Lucy E.
I enjoy Carribean food but this place is entirely too expensive. For a decent meal you'll be spending at least $15+ so I usually just get a beef pattie and call it a day. But beware, beef patties are less than their $6.00 credit card minimum so you're up- selled automatically if you don't have cash. Not the best Jamaican place I've tried. The best is located off memorial drive east of Atlanta. Food is mediocre. Oxtails are mostly fat and no meat. A friend bought jerk chicken at Norcross location. I tried it and it was pretty good but not worth the asking price, especially in corporate communities when you're running out for a quick lunch.
(2)Ayana N.
My whole family loves this place. Whenever the whole family is in town, we always have one night where we eat here. I have been eating at this place for years now. And I still am not able to eat an entire serving of their food in one sitting. Generous portions, great flavors and always a variety. LOVE THIS PLACE!
(5)Lauren H.
Went here for lunch today. It was pretty busy around 12p. Had the Jerk chicken + 2 sides (rice & beans, and the fried plantains). I really liked the jerk chicken - it had great flavor and was nice and kind of spicy. The rice and beans were good, but nothing super special. I did not really like the fried plantains as it seemed like they had been sitting out of the fryer wayyyy too long. Overall a good experience. I would be interested to go back and try some other items and maybe their cakes (they had several kinds in their fridge and they looked awesome).
(3)Angela M.
I don't know a darn thing about authentic Caribbean food. That said, I did enjoy my lunch at Caribbean Fiesta. Katie W and her coworkers suggested it, so I met them there. The parking lot is smallish and tight when you consider all the businesses in it. We were there at 12:30, which appears to be prime lunch hours. You order at the counter, with all the entrees and sides (and cakes) on display. The ladies behind the counter ask if you want to go or dine-in, then what you'd like. I opted for the chicken and shrimp (and was told that it was spicy), with rice and beans, and greens as my side. They hand you a tray or a take out container. Even when you dine in, it's a plastic plate with pre-packaged plastic utensils. With tax it cost me $10.69. It was a lot of rice, which you needed to soak up the sauce, but still a lot of rice. I liked the chicken and shrimp, though the sauce wasn't all that spicy. The chicken was tender and moist. The shrimp were only slightly rubbery. The greens were overcooked, with a limp texture more like frozen spinach. If I could have gotten roti as a side to soak up the sauce, that's what I would've preferred. It's a little like only getting one side, since you want rice for practically every dish to sop up all the flavorful juices.
(3)Frank J.
This place was just okay. My family is from the Caribbean so I have definitely tasted better. The chicken is kind of dry and the service isn't that great. And they are definitely over priced!
(2)Lisa Y.
Just stopped by after one class, right before another class to catch a small dinner, and to bring home food for everyone, and just stuck to the beef patties since that's about all the sort of food I know containing to this region. The patty was good, and standard to most beef patties I have had. At first, I was a bit nervous it would not be good because of the smell it lacked when I had it in my car during my drive back to campus, but once I bit into it's beefy goodness, it was just as good as I was hoping for. It doesn't say on the menu but the beef patties are $2 each. Definitely making this a routine stop for me until the semester is over :]
(4)Jacqueline W.
Don't let the restaurant's exterior appearance discourage you from eating here. If you want authentic (spicy!) Caribbean food, this is the best restaurant to eat in Atlanta. The way you order is cafeteria style, and the ambiance is very simple, but who cares when your taste buds are doing the happy dance! Jerk chicken is a popular item, so are their plantains. On my first visit, I refrained from ordering their "rice and peas (beans)" because I'm normally not a fan of that dish. But when I tried some of the hubby's, I kept reaching over for seconds and thirds off his plate until I got a nice slap on the hand. It's a tad expensive to eat here, but worth the average cost of $10/person without a drink.
(4)Raymond S.
By far, the best Jamaican food that I have ever experienced. Beans and rice are always fresh and seasoned to perfection. I always get the ox tails but check out the macaroni and cheese. Shout out to the beef patties. Prices are expensive but quality trumps cost.
(5)Jon C.
I have been working in the Alpharetta area for a little of 10 years and I have been coming to this place off and on. In fact my company had bought us lunch from here on several occasions, many years ago. The prices and quality of the food years ago was the perfect combination. You could not find a better place 10 years ago for Caribbean food. The jerk chicken was tasty and flavorful and the oxtails did not have any competition. It has become hard for me to even go here anymore. The prices have become outrageous and the quality has gone down substantially. The serving sizes have shrunk to a fraction of what they once were and even the serving containers are smaller than what they use to be. The jerk chicken is now over spice to mask the sometimes burnt portion and the oxtails are so dry and over cooked and especially over priced. We all know the price of oxtail has gone up but that is no excuse for poor quality. The jerk wings are dried up and the mixed veggies and also the cabbage have been over done the last few times I went. The curry has been just green water with some curry spice because both the curry chicken and beef have no flavor. They have now started cooking for the people that live in Alpharetta instead of the hard working people that just work there. If I am going to pay 15 dollars for an order of oxtails can I at least have some oxtails not just the bone that the meet fell off? I am writing this review because I once loved this place but like many restaurants it is well past its prime. For example I have been going there for years and seen the owner and her husbands dozens of times and several times I have seen them away from the restaurants in various locations over the years and she and her husband have boon spoken to me a number of times. I hadn't seen her in the restaurant the few times I had recently gone but when I did see her I said hello and she looked right through me as if she had never seen me. So I spoke up and said long time no see, how have you been and she said I've been here. At this point it was apparent she had no idea who I was. It pains me to say but after all these years I will no longer be returning to Caribbean fiesta at either location. In my opinion the owner has become an Alpharetta snob and has forgotten where she comes from. Like some many islanders where they get some money in their hands they tend to think they are better than others. I am not writing this because I am upset; in fact I have waited several days from the last time I was there in order to write this review. I just want to share my experience with this place and how great it once was and in the times we live in it appears you certainly cannot find good service anymore but I want to hold these place accountable. If I did not go in and spend my money in this place like so many others it would probably not even be around. I am not going back to this place because of my experience and I will not long stand for poor service, inferior quality and high prices.
(1)Keith H.
Jamaican me sick. I should have went with my gut and walked out but the people we let go in front of us said they eat there all the time and the food is really good. So we gave it a try. Even thouigh, he pans of food were sitting on top of the warming station, so pretty much just sitting out. My wife wanted a patty but the only had veggie. It was early on in the dinner shift, too so I was suprised they were out. I had the spicey chicken and shrimp, that was another mistake on my part. It made me sick for about 3 days. We will not be back there.
(1)Christine L.
I don't know what Caribbean food is meant to taste like. My lack of knowledge could perhaps lead false information that this is really authentic food but I will say that it is tasty. It definitely has the Indian spice kick to it so I would place it under international foods. If you're one for bland American cheeseburgers there's a McDonald's across the road. Their chicken is marinated in this amazing sauce and personally, I prefer my jerk chicken spicy and this place does it up really nice and spicy. The décor is a bit tacky with that cheap faux Caribbean feel but the food is just fine for a place for lunch. It's not go here for a date, and it's located once again, at the end of a strip but their jerk chicken is the only one that I've trusted consistently for the past few years. Again, you can take my advice with a grain of salt because I've never had true jerk chicken but this is definitely satisfying. I usually do their standby jerk chicken, with the dirty rice and beans. I try and shy away from their Mac n Cheese. Though, I know it is oven baked, it generally don't think it's that great. Their veggies are relatively good, stewed so a bit mushy (I prefer my veggies with a good crunch) but overall I've not had a horrible experience there. It's a great place for lunch and for the past 3 or 4 years I have yet to be disappointed in the food they serve me.
(4)Duane F.
Moving to Alpharetta...so, checking out the dining scene. First review on moving here is Caribbean Fiesta. Took this place on for the first time...and was pretty good with it. Had Jerk Pork with Fried Plaintains and Mixed Veggies. The pork was well done, although not quite what I expected. It was more roasted pork with jerk seasoning...nice bit of heat, but not super hot...good, tasty spice. The Plaintains were good...and a big serving. Finally, the veggies, while a bit soft, were very tasty. I would recommend...definitely have to go back and try the Jerk Chicken...should have went there instead of the pork. Haiku: Caribbean food, Spicy, tasty jerk chicken... Crunchy, sweet Plaintains.
(4)Anea J.
Best jerk chicken in town...no lie!!! I absolutely love the food this place offers. A good friend of mine who happens to be Rasta could not believe how good this place is. The food here makes you feel as though you are actually eating in a restaurant in Jamaica unless you travel to Kingston several times a year. The salmon cakes, jerk chicken, plantains, conch fritters, beans and rice, roti, is all amazing and worth the money.
(5)Christina W.
Ok, so this place doesn't suck but I also don't crave Caribbean food all that often so I'm not sure how to review them. A group of us from work went during lunch time and it was PACKED (good sign). I order the caribbean chicken, rice, and plantains. However, I also swiped some bites of mac-n-cheese and some ox tail from co-workers. The chicken was moist and yummy, the rice was fabulous and s p I c e y. I did not care for the mac-n-cheese but that may because my judgment is impaired (my husband makes incredible mac-n-cheese) Everything was really really good and for a reasonable price. The parking lot is crazy small and you may have to stand in line to order at the counter for a few minutes but it's worth it. The atmosphere is very casual and the bathrooms were reasonably clean. Nobody in my party was disappointed. My Two Cents: I will go back if the opportunity arises.
(3)LeRue C.
My sister was in town so I had her meet me at Caribbean Fiesta for lunch. The restaurant was packed so that usually is a good sign. The food is already prepared just like the supermarket deli and you just pick what you want. My sister ordered the jerk chicken wings with macaroni and cheese and I ordered the brown stewed chicken with rice. After we both took one bite we both dropped our forks and looked at each other. Neither of our dishes tasted anything like what we've had in the past. Typically that would not have been a problem, especially when the food is good. I tried her wings and they didn't taste remotely like jerk and the macaroni and cheese tasted like it came out of the box. My brown stewed chicken tasted like someone poured a bag of sugar in it. I couldn't finish it. Needless to say, I haven't been back and could not recommend this establishment to anyone.
(1)Kim B.
The service was so poor, I did not stay to eat. I had looked through their online menu and decided what I wanted ahead of time. When I got there and asked for jerk chicken with white meat, a totally unfriendly female said, "We don't have that." I then asked for the yucca fries, and she gave me another dirty look and said, "We don't have that." She had no interest in smiling, helping me, or telling me what they DO have that might be enjoyable. In addition, this is a lower-class establishment with interesting characters lingering in the parking lot and inside. I came in wearing corporate clothes and felt like I stood out. I almost felt that is why she didn't want to help me. Too bad. I love Carribbean food so they lost a potential repeat visitor.
(1)Annie L.
I'm giving it 3 stars, because if I've never had jerk ____ from another restaurant before, I probably would like this place. It's flavorful, not excessively saucy, spicy but not too overwhelmingly spicy, not too sweet, and just tasty. That being said, I still like Kelly's Jamaican Foods in Athens, GA better. Although their meat was flavorful, I'm not completely sold on the jerk chicken or pork (not the best I've had). The rice tasted like a lot of butter was in it----yikes! Green beans were standard but not mind blowing. I'd say this is an a-ok kind of place.
(3)Chuk V.
The location, the decor... Meh. But the FOOD, dear sweet gods THE FOOD. Curry that will melt your face off while you cry with joy, jerk chicken that will make you want to dance on the face of Jesus, and macaroni and cheese that will have you begging to kiss the cow who's sweet bestial teats squirted forth the raw materials that became such cheesy bliss. THIS is Carribean Fiesta. Sometimes, I dream of it.
(5)Sameer P.
In town for work, saw this place while driving by and turned around to come back. Boy am I glad I did! Some of the most flavorful Caribbean food I've ever had! Jerk chicken with rice and fried plantains...AMAZING!! Staff is super friendly too!!
(5)Jennifer J.
Excellent place for delicious, quick meal. The service is friendly and courteous. Everything is amazing. Definitely try the bread and butter pudding with rum sauce.
(4)Craig G.
Not feeling the love so many reviewers have found here. I'm always up for food adventures and enjoy many types of ethnic foods. so when we had to be in the area at diner time, this was my top choice based on so many glowing reviews. I had the Ragu Chicken and it was okay, with a nice but unexciting flavor. Just a little bit of heat and a touch of curry and very watery. The portion was generous but had little bits of bone that tried to break my teeth. For a side I had the mac 'n cheese, my contingency plan should the main course be inedible. It was good, but it's not a hard dish to make and hardly a highlight The other side item was the fried conch fritters. I've had these elsewhere, so they were another "safe" item (or so I thought). I had to wait for them to be cooked, buts since I was working on the Ragu, it wasn't, a big inconvenience. When the two small greasy balls arrived, my heart sank. But you can't judge a book by its cover, so I dipped them in the sweet pink sauce to cool off a bite. I was rewarded with a gross slimy flavorless glop. Visually it looked like it was full of baby maggots, and not the firm conch meat I love. The breading did nothing to mitigate the horror except to add extremely hard brittle bits to the disaster. Do they include bits of the shell here? I paid $13 for this and a Coke? Unbelievable.
(2)Casey F.
Man, okay, listen. I am from Knoxville, TN. I mean, we have pretty okay food here, some decent Japanese places, some great steakhouses. . .but delicious-food-loving man (or lady!) can not live on Philadelphia rolls and filet alone! So when I visited a friend in Atlanta a while back and she suggested we go to this little Caribbean place, I obviously jumped at the chance. It was a lot like a first date when we pulled into the parking lot and saw this kinda hole-in-the-wall place. I was a little apprehensive, a little excited, wrote the obligatory "call the police if I don't come back" text to a friend. . .AND HOLY CRAP. As soon as I walked in, my senses were assaulted with delicious smells. The guy behind the counter was very helpful as I told him it was my first time there and I had no idea what was going on - he patiently explained what all the dishes were (it's set up cafeteria-style, so you can see each dish at the counter.) I ended up with a serving of spicy chicken, a serving of curry chicken and something on the recommendation of my friend (who is from Trinidad) called dhal puri, which I chose as the starch of the meal instead of some awesome-looking rice. So enough jibba jabba, right? On to the food: dhal puri is this crazy, really thin sort of naan with ground up split peas. It ends up tasting almost like a corn tortilla, and I have to say it was pretty interesting, but I think I'd get the rice next time. I still recommend you try it, just because it's cool. The chicken dishes were both flavorful and very spicy (especially the spicy chicken, which I guess is pretty aptly named) and just pretty terrific in general. They also sold this really tasty drink made out of sorrel. I never knew much about sorrel except that it's some sort of flower, but it turns out that it is a flower that can be made into a slap-your-mama-delicious, sweet drink. Tasty! It made coming back here to eat my boring Chinese takeout even MORE boring, that's for sure. In any case, next time I'm in Atlanta? Watch your back, goat curry. I'm coming for you.
(4)Irshaad G.
Most definitely worth a visit if you're into Caribbean food or trying new things. I have been eating here regularly for over 2 years, and this is still easily the best Caribbean I've had in Atlanta so far (even better than Tassa!). I will admit I am partial, because this Guyanese establishment more closely mimics Surinamese cuisine than any other I've tried. Now keep in mind this place doesn't attempt to be an exotic date night destination... it's a chill joint for grabbing a bite of Caribbean. The ambiance is pretty typically Caribbean (don't think Bahama Breeze, I'm talking non-resort Caribbean), and honestly the laid-back down-home atmosphere only adds to the authenticity. And for all the negative nancies writing poor reviews because of upset stomachs, this is Caribbean food! Be adventurous, but know your limits people. If you don't know what something is, ask how spicy it is before you order it. Granted I grew up with Caribbean cuisine, but I've never once have had a bad reaction to anything I've eaten here (that's a meal about once a month for 2 years). A lot of my American friends have eaten here too and never had a bad reaction. Just gotta be smart about it. My favorite dish: wrapped chicken roti with a side of fried plantain. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.
(4)David R.
The food is good! Oxtails, jerk chicken wings, curry goat and several other meat selections. I typically get the rice and peas with plantains or cabbage.
(5)Mark J.
Good food. Visited this place yesterday and found to have great food and great service. Should definitely visit. Not sure who Dary T is but I found his reviews to be false. Bad reviewer! Heard from owner that he threatened them to write bad review if he didn't get what he wanted. Can't imagine yelp allows people/animal like this to post false reviews.
(5)Trevor W.
I have been driving by this place for YEARS and was always afraid to stop in. Man was that a mistake. This place is absolutely fabulous and the owners are so nice. Not a fancy joint, more of a mom-and-pop cafeteria feel to it, Caribbean Fiesta really delivers on the authenticity of the food. From the curried goat to fried plantains... everything here is extremely good. They are very generous with their portions and overall a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. Grab yourself some coco bread, jerk chicken, channa or whatever your fancy! Prices are extremely reasonable and seating is plentiful. If you are in the Roswell / Alpharetta area and looking for the real deal, give this place a go. I wish someone had told me to go a longggg time ago!
(4)Vee W.
Love the oxtail and the beef stew. Had lunch and it was a great portion enough to split with two. They are very nice and they take care of you. Love it!
(5)Lisa L.
Shut your MOUF!!! Yard food in the 'retta?!? Who knew?!? I rarely get up to these parts but I pointed my car north to visit my sister and nephew to celebrate his birthday today. She lives really close to Northpoint Mall and we decided that we didn't want to cook but didn't want to sit in a restaurant either. Thanks again, Yelpers for the sweet hook-up and pointing me in the right direction. Caribbean Fiesta is a gem in the middle of nothin' but chain restaurants. I checked out the menu online prior to leaving and everyone decided to let me make the call when I got there after checking out the buffet. I was soooo excited as I made the two-mile trek up Northpoint Parkway. I just KNEW this was going to be good. In addition to sandwiches, Caribbean Fiesta has several entrees to choose from including jerk chicken or pork, curry chicken, beef or goat, roti and oxtail. All of the entrees fall in the $8-10 range and come with 2 sides. This is what I love about these independently owned Caribbean restaurants. So much food at little cost and it's always delicious. I chose the Caribbean Chicken & Shrimp, the Boneless Jerk Chicken and the Jerk Pork. Rice and peas for all and then 3 different sides to include plaintains, steamed veggies (zucchini, squash, carrots and onion) and the super decadent and creamy mac n cheese. I grabbed three beef patties because I couldn't resist them and three Tings, my very favorite soda in the history of the universe. The three entrees compete with two sides, the three patties and the three Tings cost me a whopping $44. Trust me when I tell you there was more than enough food to feed 6 people. They do not scrimp on portions here. Dude, that was some of the best pork I've tasted. I didn't get the slow-smoked/grilled flavor that I expect from jerk, but the flavors were spot on. The loin was so tender and juicy that I was able to cut it with my plastic fork. The jerk chicken was the same and I think I actually might have preferred the chicken on the bone. Next time. The rice and peas had a nice kick as did the veggies and the plantains were just like i like them. Ripe, sweet, browned and a little crispy/carmelized on the edges. The woman and young man behind the counter were delightful...very friendly and gracious. They told me that they'd been in business about 10 years so I think that's a really good sign. If your travels take you to this side of town, skip the chains and the food court at Northpoint Mall, head 2 miles north and enjoy little tast of the Caribbean for a reasonable price.
(4)Matthew D.
At this price point, for a perfect take-out authentic Caribbean lunch, this place can't be beat. Let me stress, this is a cafeteria style, slide past your food and point no frills restaurant. I have only been to the Caribbean 4-5 times in my life, but the Jerk flavor is spot on from what I can remember. The chicken, with some rice and plantains and you are all set. A break from the everyday lunch accomplished. The curry chicken is wonderful as well, ask for a little extra sauce and put it right over the rice. This little gem is hidden in a strip mall, so when you are heading east off of 400 and you pass the McDonald's, keep your eyes open, it is just past that on the right. To Recap: The Good: The Jerk and Curry anything is wonderful. The sides work including the plantains and the mac 'n' cheese. The Bad: Pass on the pastries they have as desserts in the glass container by the register. This is a simple lunch place, don't come here on a date. The Band This Restaurant Most Resembles: Bob Marley. An authentic Jamaican experience with no thrills, mon, enjoy!
(4)Ariel M.
Two and a half stars but not worth rounding up to three in my opinion. This is another one of those places that fall into the "it wasn't horrible, but won't be going back" category. Philip and I had the Caribbean shrimp/chicken, ragu (not ragout) chicken, beans&rice, mac&cheese and cooked carrots. My favorite things were the carrots. Caribbean shrimp/chicken: not very savory, had some red pepper-type heat, mostly dark meat chicken. Broth-type gravy. I LOVE Indian food so I like spicy foods but I like them with *flavor*, not just heat. Ragu chicken: good but really sweet, so much so that after a few spoons full it was cloying to my taste. Combination of dark and white meat chicken. Creamy sauce. Not bad, we liked it better than the Caribbean shrimp/chicken but still left most of it on the plate. Beans & rice: Hmm, some "crispy" parts where it had been overcooked in the chafing tray behind the counter, I guess (the crispy bits were definitely grains of rice). Decent taste but sort of bland compared to even what I make at home. I don't often salt my food at the table but I did this time to bring out more flavor. Mac & cheese: I know others love this but I found it bland and WAY overcooked, the macaroni was mushy and didn't have a good mouth-feel to it. I salted this too in an attempt to bring out flavor. Didn't work. Cooked carrots: well, they're cooked carrot rounds, with a bit of seasoning. Surprisingly bland, too. I was going to try the goat curry but it looked pretty unappetizing to me. I've had goat in Mexican restaurants and it's delicious, but this was a thin broth/gravy with lumps of goat and bones floating in it. Maybe I wasn't daring enough. The older lady behind the counter was nice, but the server couldn't have been less interested in customers if she had tried. I asked about the ragu chicken, "looks good, is it spicy at all?" and she shrugged. Gee. Thanks a bunch. With a fountain drink and a Nestle iced tea bottle this came out to a few cents shy of $25. I just wasn't impressed with the food, the service or the look/feel of the place. This may be one of those "but this reminds me of food from my childhood/home/whatever" and it doesn't have those buttons to push for me. At any rate, I can't say I share the Yelp-love for this one.
(2)Katie W.
YUM. Not sure cheap but you get a ton of food and it's fairly quick for lunch. You have to stand in line to order and there is a little menu to help but I was still a bit unsure of what to get. I ended up getting curry chicken, rice and beans, and collard greens. It was a ton of rice and I think should have ordered a different side since I only wanted a little (I think they may split a side for you so I probably could have gotten half beans and rice and half of something else). Each platter comes with two sides and one meat and they had jerk chicken, curry goat and a bunch of other delicious-sounding stuff. They also have rotis and I'll probably get one of those next time. My meal was topped off with a delicious bottle of Ting grapefruit soda. I'll be back. Maybe next week.
(4)Ali F.
Chicken patties are the best thing going here. I'm Jamaican so I know what real Jamaican food should taste like. You can fool the soccer moms and Ceo's of Alpharetta but not I! 2/26/2012 I'm updating my review because I should accept this place for what it is and that is a Caribbean eatery not Jamaican. So for that reason I am giving them more stars because the food is actually pretty good the jerk patties are CRAZY GOOD. Oh try the bread pudding its really good also. They are a little on the expensive side but you I guess they can pull that off because this is Alpharetta.
(3)Maddy R.
Food! When I close my eyes and think of food, the only image in my mind is that of a plate filled with rice, a side of veggies and a big helping of meat with gravy to go with it. If your image of 'food' coincides with mine, this place is THE place to go to. You can get white rice or rice and beans. You have a good choice of sides in mac & cheese, two or three different veggies (corn/beans/cabbage) and of course fried plantains. But, it's the meat that draws me back to this place time and again. Curried goat, Chicken curry, jerk chicken, oxtail, beef stew, chicken and shrimp curry, curried beef - I have tried them all and have never been disappointed. There was just this one time when I found the curried beef to be on the salty side, but that memory has already faded away. Curried goat and Curried chicken are my two favorites. I typically go there for lunch as I work close by. It's always crowded but the service is pretty quick and you never really have to wait to get a table. Haven't tried their dessert times so can't comment on those, but a couple of friends/colleagues did seem to enjoy them. A little tip: Try going there just before they close down (around 9:15pm on a week night), you will be surprised at how much food they will give away for free. And oh, their servings are HUGE!!! If you are there for lunch, it's wiser to get your food in their to-go box, as there is a good chance you will not be able to finish it all in one go. What are you waiting for? Go there as soon as you can. No hestitation!!! :-) (No, I was not paid to write this review. Just a true fan)
(5)Canyouwoowoo W.
Based on three visits in the last two years... --The Curried Goat: hearty, chunky portions stewed just right in the curry... You may as well call off the rest of the afternoon... WOOyeah! --The Curried Beef: same as the above... Wow, what portions!... WOOyeah! --The Curried Chicken: boneless chunks of chicken cooked and smothered with the curry... WOOyeah! --Peas and Rice: cooked in coconut milk and covered in the gravy of your choice... WOOyeah! --Plantains: Again, solid portions and fried to soft, just mushy enough yet crispy on the edges perfection... WOOyeah! --Cabbage: Solid... WOOyeah! --Sorrel: Homemade and tart, but lacks the kick that I like... WOE-no! A great, a hearty meal, if you find yourself near North Point.
(4)Ty P.
The most delicious jerk chicken I've had anywhere. Anytime I'm anywhere near Atlanta, I am going out of my way to get some. It really is that good.
(5)Adam Z.
Totally excellent.... The first few times I went to Carribbean Fiesta I got the 'Spicy Chicken' which is cooked in a spicy sauce that is one of the most addicting/amazing sauces I've ever eaten.. Had a side of rice and had them smother the rice with the sauce too.. Last time I went, they were out of the 'Spicy Chicken', so they suggested I get the Jerk Chicken, and smother the spicy chicken sauce over that... PHENOMENAL.. This place is amazing..
(5)Laura M.
I have driven by this location for years but never thought to try it as it looked like a hole in the wall. My husband had a lunch meeting here and came home RAVING about the place so I decided it was time to try. Man am I ever kicking myself for waiting this long. Don't expect to be impressed by the decor, this is a bare bones place with plastic plates, knives and forks and your food is coming off a steam tray. The food more than makes up for the decor as it is GOOD. I had the jerk chicken (boneless) which shredded the minute your fork touched it. The spicy, flavorful, tender meat was perfectly complimented by the sides I chose: rice and beans and the green beans which each have their own kick. My husband loves plantains and these don't disappoint, good crust on the outside with a custardy middle. My friend tried the oxtails and said they are the best in the city, and the man knows his oxtails. Don't be afraid if you can't handle spice, the lovely woman who served us was very helpful in showing us the non-spicy dishes we could feed our kids. The portion sizes are HUGE, Hubs couldn't finish his which is a first and I had plenty of leftovers. The staff are lovely and you leave feeling happy and satisfied. I WILL be back!
(4)Lulu C.
EXCELLENT food. Prices are a little high, but the food is worth is. Great authentic Caribbean food. Will most DEFINITELY be back!
(5)Daryl T.
Weird food with a bad attitude and not willing to customize any requests
(1)Brian D.
One of the best Jamaican restaurants I've been to. Most of the food is already prepared so it is east to choose and fast to serve. Don't forget the beef patties and great cakes. Lovely.
(4)Anthony T.
Awesome meal. I love jerk wings!
(5)Vida D.
Great food, just down the street. I can walk here from my apartment! It's owned and operated by a very friendly couple, the food is good. The jerk chicken is SPICY people. Grab a "Ting" If you're going to eat it. They also serve Conch, which I have a hard time finding around here. Love Conch fritters! The bread pudding is so good. My boyfriend just brought some home this week as a surprise.
(4)Kenneth N.
Wow, How could I have missed posting about this place. It's practically a five star rating. I just have a problem giving five stars to a cafeteria style restaurant. But the food is excellent. Curry Goat? Check! Ox Tail? Check! Yummy fried plantains? Check! Rotti? Yep Not feeling so adventurous? they still have curry chicken, beef and some additonal items. The rice and peas(beans) are excellent too. If you have a favorite hot sauce you might want to bring it. Their flavors are more savory than fiery.
(4)Jake O.
I have known about this restaurant since before it opened in 2002. Our business was in the same shopping center and we opened within a week of one another. They have always had a great menu that serves wonderful food. I will say here that I am not from the islands and am by no means a connoisseur of Caribbean food, but I have had my share of this type of food. This is one of the best values for money in town of any type of cuisine. They give generous portions of everything that I have tried. The spice level is right up there, so if you are not ready for spicy food, you may want to stick with sharing a meal at first, or just start with a vegetable platter. Some of my favorites are -- let's see -- hmmm --- everything! I have not tried the entire menu, but everything I have tried is terrific. It is Caribbean Comfort Food. I go for the jerk pork. It is on the menu, but usually not out front. They keep it in the kitchen and you have to ask for it. I like it over the rice and beans with another vegetable that looks good that day. I love their channa (garbanzo beans) when available, and the stewed veggies are good too. If they have the okra, don't miss it. I am not a big fan of plantains in general, but these are very good. Theresa, the owner, is very proud of their Escovitch fish as well. This is tasty and a traditional dish. I have not yet tried the conch fritters or the oxtail and goat, but am told it is very genuine in flavor just like the rest of the menu. If you are looking for a snack, stay away from the full meal and go for a simple patty. They are spicy, but tasty. There is a beef and a chicken(?) version. It is simply spicy beef baked in a pastry shell. Don't ask what kind of meat it is, because it is pretty unidentifiable. I am sure it is not fillet, but I am sure it is filling and tasty. And cheap (well under $2). Someone else mentioned the Sorrel. I haven't seen it lately, but if they have it, give it a go. Theresa also used to make her own ginger beer. It was wonderful, but it is time consuming to make and it didn't sell well. She replaced it with the bottled versions just like you can get at the grocery store. Adequate, but not nearly as good as homemade. If you are looking for ambiance with white tablecloths and black napkins, look elsewhere. If you want a filling meal (don't count the calories - I haven't even asked!) at a reasonable price, you won't do better than Caribbean Fiesta.
(5)Candice M.
Hot momma! When this place says spicy they really mean it. I am so used to restaurants stating that things are spicy and being disappointed, I was shocked when things were actually spicy here. I visited Friday night at around 9pm and the place was popping. I ordered half jerk chicken and half spicy chicken with red beans and rice and plantains. The jerk chicken was awesome, the spicy chicken was ok. The rice was slightly dry but what else would you expect from a buffet style restaurant. The plantains were out of this world, though! The staff was SUPER friendly. They were even willing to let us taste things before we ordered. You get HUGE portions. I took half of mine home and made another meal out of the leftovers. I have a found a new spot in the hood! Yay!
(3)Christina P.
This is a love story - or at least it was until CF set me straight. I was nervous. Here I was bringing a blind date - THE blind date - to a restaurant I'd never eaten at myself. Yep, downright petrified. We pulled into the parking lot on one of those early summer days - the blindingly hot kind before the rains come where the sun is out in full force to obstruct your first impression of everything. What's this, a strip mall? Gasp. Buffet style? Oh, f* me. And dear Lord, whatever happens, don't let him see the tacky parrot in the corner. Beef, beef, chicken, chicken, chicken, ox ... more chicken ... Then the lovely cook, genuinely friendly and ever so patient with amateurs, caught the glaze in my eye: "How about a vegetable roti, dear?" I didn't have a damn clue what this 'roti' was much less how to spell it. And that is exactly the kind of food I am graced to stumble upon and learn to love. (I forget what Mr. Abercrombie ordered; then again, so much about him was forgettable anyway.) So we awkwardly took our seats, cafeteria trays in hand. I half-listened to him, half-searched for my happy place as I took that first unconcious bite into a plantain. And then something magical happened. I was reminded of who I was and why I was really here; this was damn good food. To hell with pretention. I'm sure that order of fried bliss cost me days at the gym, and then there was the roti. The pea-carrot-bean-rice mix, like all quality carbs do, made my cheeks swell to the likeness of a chipmunk. Amen. Mr. Abercrombie, with his perfect teeth and imperfect superiority, were dumped for the better views of my newfound parrot friend and his fellow beach paintings. (I've always hated gaudy, gold frames. Funny how they seemed pleasant in that setting.) I'll be back, sans douche, to sample all the other yummy-looking mysteries. Normally I frown upon eating carnage but for here I can make an exception.
(5)Holly M.
Went to this place because I was having a SERIOUS craving for some spicy jerk chicken and it really lived up to the reviews. I used to go here all the time when it first opened (atleast 6 or 7 years ago?) but had totally forgotten about it until today. Trust me, I will be going back here many more times in the coming weeks! I had the boneless jerk chicken with red beans and rice and plantains and a ginger beer. The chicken was very tender and flavorful and not too spicy. I mean it was spicy but it wasn't to the point where I didn't think I could handle it. The rice and beans was good, but you might want to ask them to put some sauce on it from your meat to flavor it a bit. I ended up pouring a good serving of scotch bonnet sauce on it, which was awesome. The plantains were awesome, nice and caramelized and a nice flavor addition to the spicy jerk chicken. I tried my mom's curried chicken, which had a unique Caribbean touch to it and was very good. Overall, I really enjoyed the meal and would recommend it if you want to try something spicy and new!
(4)Fabian W.
Thank you for adding some great island flavor to Alpharetta. The spices and flavors of the dishes are just right, not bland or too hot. And they offer a great variety of entrees to choose from.
(4)Thomas M.
I really, really enjoy this place. I rarely travel OTP for dining options but this is one place I travel to with pleasure, my mouth watering the whole way up 400. The decor is okay, but who goes there for that. The place is always clean and well run. The owners are fantastic and will certainly help you out if you aren't sure if you might like something. I typically get a plate but always turn it into a combo, usually the ox-tails and curried goat. Holy hell, I'm salivating just thinking about it. Also, be sure to order a conch fritter!!! At $3.50 a pop they aren't cheap but they are freakin' huge. Like bowling ball big. They make them as you order them so they aren't sitting around getting soggy. They'll bring it out to you when it's ready as you are enjoying the other deliciousness you've taken to your table. Awesome. The rice and peas, plantains, coco bread. You gotta try this place...
(4)Quinton D.
Great Jamaican flavors. If only they had salt fish and ackee. Incredible prices. Two beef patties and a bottled drink for under 6 bucks. Great cakes and coco bread.
(4)Jessica G.
Ragu chicken was very good. This place lacks atmosphere but is a good choice for quick tasty food.
(4)Heather B.
What I liked most about this place is no fuss no muss. When viewing this place from the street one may shy away I say to bad for them. The food was amazing and holy smokes was the jerk chicken hot. I found it odd that a Carribean joint had mac and cheese but it was very tasty. But like all the other review you MUST get the conch fritters =) they were amazing and they cook them right on the spot. I think next time I go I am just going to order a whole bunch of conch fritters. Food was reasonabily priced all and all great meal in a little hole in the wall joint. Even the staff was super nice.
(3)Missy B.
I have eaten here several times. The food is never bad but there are some issues I have with the servings. I went today for Oxtails, I usually get Curry Chix but wanted to make a change today. Got the Oxtails and paid over $12 with tax no drink and got three very boney bones with minimal meat on them. I understand Oxtails are expensive and they even had a note up stating that they had to increase the meals by $1 because of the cost of Oxtails. I'm sure they are a popular item but at least if you are going to charge $12 for lunch for ANY item at least give a good portion size. I'm not a large person but I have an appetite and I was still wanting more after completing my meal of Oxtails, Peas & Rice and Fried Plantain. Their food flavor was on point and the gravy over the rice was like WHOA yes! The plaintains are some of the sweetest I've ever had but today the grease they were cooked in took over flavor wise-no bueno :(, to say the least the entire meal turned out to be the meat equivalent of maybe one Oxtail which is pretty bad for that much money. It was mainly bones and fat. The lady behind the counter was very friendly and that was a pleasant surprise because I've experienced a very dry personality in the past from a guy there and that's why i had limited my visits. Anyway I will go back but they need to update the menu/prices for lunch.
(3)Colin G.
Years ago, I stepped up into Lower Manhattan from a subway train after flying from Phoenix on a red-eye right around lunchtime and immediately saw a "Trinidad food" lunch cart in front of me. A good way to kill time and an interesting option. Not knowing what to order, but being familiar with "roti" from my time in Southeast Asia, I got a goat roti. Ever since then, I've been looking for these things. The next one I found was in Toronto, on West Dundas. Toronto actually has a pretty big Trinidad and Caribbean community, evidenced by its annual "Caribana," which is really just Carnival but adjusted for the harsh winters. And it was at that festival, just this summer, that I found my third goat roti, from one of the several stands selling them. This was not as good as the one in NYC. And now #4 in the aptly-named Caribbean Fiesta. The restaurant has a rather unfortunate location it seems, tucked below the grade of the main road in the vanilla far reaches of North Fulton County in a vanilla brick strip-mall. I was surprised to see it here, but I've been surprised by a lot of the restaurants I've found in this region, particularly in where they are located. Caribbean Fiesta has a big "We Cater" sign on their window, and you get the feeling that that's their main business. It's a medium-sized restaurant and there are certainly an adequate number of tables. I went in at about 5 on a Friday and there were two other patrons there, one of which seemed to be just hanging out chatting on their phone. They had a relatively small menu on their board, and then a plethora of dessert items in a little metal cart next to the register. I grabbed a bread pudding in addition to my goat roti. And I should mention that my goat roti was not on that little menu board. I asked if they had it and got a "You want curry goat?" No, thanks, just the roti, ma'am ("curry goat" is on the menu). $9, which is probably the most I've ever paid for a goat roti and is even more expensive than the stuff in Toronto, which is a pricey town as it is. I think I paid CA$8 at Caribana. Their other rotis are $8. That, plus my bread pudding came out to something like $14 with tax. Ouch! The lady at the front offered the rum sauce for the bread pudding. Louisiana style dictates that this is made from brandy, but I was willing to accept a compromise in this instance. They also put raisins in theirs, which is on the side of outrageous, and have a cinnamon crust-like top. All this would normally say, to me, "Don't bother with it," but it looked good in its plastic case. And the plastic theme continues throughout your meal. You're given your food on a plastic plate, offered a plastic bag full of plastic utensils (including salt and pepper packets). I understand the need to minimize on staff and not have dishwashers, but it was a little much, especially considering how much I spent on this meal. As for the roti, it was not as good as that NYC one but definitely better than the Toronto one. The goat meat wasn't fantastic and it wasn't quite spicy enough for me, but the roti was very well-made. As for the bread pudding, it was delicious, but I would still keep the raisins out and must stick to my roots with the brandy sauce instead of rum. It just makes it taste better. I would come here again, but only once in long while. It's expensive, and that's the main detractor here, aside from the plastic-ness, not only of the exterior surroundings, but also what you're given with your food inside. Certainly worth checking out though, particularly if you've never had this sort of cuisine before, or have before and are looking for a good version of it.
(4)Yngwie M.
Pretty good food. Although, I feel they skimp on the meat portions sometimes. I don't go a lot as they get crowded during lunch, and parking sucks there when it's busy. Love the beef stew and jerk chicken. And their mac and cheese is awesome.
(4)Harrison D.
I was not fan of Caribbean food until I ate at Caribbean Fiesta in Alpharetta. They have the best jerk and curry chicken on Atlanta. I have tried everything on the menu and it's all good. The plantains come in handy when I eat the jerk chicken and the bread pudding is the best I have taste.
(5)Reed J.
Just had another good lunch at Caribbean Fiesta. Jerk chicken is tasty and spicy. The thigh meat is tender and juicy with just the right amount of seasoning. Get the red beans and dirty rice and have them pour some of the chicken juices over the rice. Fried plantains are a yummy sweet that goes well with the spice of the jerk. The spice might be too much if you're not used to it. If you like some heat, this is the place for you! Cuban sandwiches are good too. Haven't tried the curries, but they smell awesome. Friendly staff ready with good suggestions. Try the Jamaican soft drinks - very sweet, but nice and refreshing!
(4)Tom B.
I'm a Caribbean national and this place really is not very good! Had the Curry Chicken and it was very watery and without flavor. The chicken was boiled down to nothing, and the food looked pretty stale to me. I hope I don't get sick. Will have to keep my fingers crossed. Wont be going back there at all. It's a place for people who don't know what good Caribbean food tastes like!
(1)Mr B.
Good spicy food and delicious flavors. I've been wanting to try this place for a while, but never did until tonight. I got the spicy chicken & shrimp over red beans and rice (with a side of mac & cheese) - I know what your thinking, two carbs, but trust me they go good together. Plus their mac & cheese had a nice crunch of cheese on top! I'll be back to try something else for sure. Also, this is a good place for take out, the interior isn't bad, it's just a bit small and cafeteria-ish to me.
(4)Keisha J.
Curry Goat - A+ Rice and Peas - A+ Cook Cabbage - A+ Fried Plantains - A+ Wait did I just make an A+ meal?!? I love this place, keeps me happy while mom is so far away. I was definitely one of those prego ladies you saw in there fellow yelper, especially if you were there between the hours of open to close. I haven't had anything I didn't like. Oxtail portions aren't enough for me, and the goat sometimes has too many bones in it from time to time, but overall I love this Jamaican Joint! (no pun intended) Oh and please do not eat the Beef patties here without wrapping in in Coco Bread . . . If ya don't know what I'm talkin' about, Ya betta ask somebody BABY!!! Ok now I'm hungry. . .
(5)Tommy R.
If you have a big appetite and are looking for home cooked Caribbean food, this is the place to go. This location is about a mile down the street from our office, so it usually the default place that my brother and I go if we do not have a place in mind for lunch. My regular meal is probably the most standard option which is Jerk Chicken, Dirty Rice, and Fried Plantains. If they have chick peas, I will substitute the Plantains for the chick peas. This place always has a steady stream of customers. I did notice for a period of time they started skimping on the portions, but lately they are back to generous portions. It is not a fast food price tag, but under 10 dollars you can get enough food that could last you two meals.
(5)michael m.
Nomilicious. I had the jerk chicken with chick peas plus rice and beans and it was good, solid, hearty food that just had that spicy goodness permeating all of the tender meat. Everything seems to turn over so quick that it's always fresh as well, despite being cafeteria style (a great idea as the aromas that fill the place from being set up that style makes one just want to eat more and more). Lastly, this may be just as I am new to the South, but they had sorrel. I'd not heard of this authentic regional drink before but I couldn't imagine it being done much better than how it tasted here. A mild spice from ginger and a mild sweetness without being on par with a Coke.
(4)Michael O.
I would consider moving to Alpharetta just so I could eat at this place every Tuesday. I had never been to a place like this before so I had no idea what to expect. But if there's one thing I like - it's delicious food with plenty of meat, and that's exactly what I get here. I felt dangerous, so I ordered the curry goat with a side of mac & cheese and fried plantains. The portions are huge, just to my liking, but the price is under $10...also to my wallet's liking. For all you noobs, order the sides first and then tell them what your main entree will be. And don't be afraid to get the curry goat, it's amazing.
(4)Lee G.
Jamaican me crazy, boy-eee! I don't know much about Jamaica. I can find them on a map, they have very fast sprinters, they race bobsleds, and they make spicy jerk chicken. And when two Jamaicans are speaking to one another, they don't speak English. Not sure exactly what their native language is. Anyway, I've been meaning to try this place for some time. I came for an early lunch on the suggestion of the other reviews. Glad I did, was starting to get a little crowded. And speaking of the crowd, I noticed an above average number of pregnant women eating here. Kinda made me laugh. Spicy food craving I guess. The jerk chicken here is terrific. They serve boneless thigh meat that is fork tender. There is enough heat to put a bead of sweat on your brow, yet not completely blow you away. But just delicious. Also very generous portion sizes. I managed to finish all the chicken, but couldn't finish the sides. If this place isn't authentic, then they've got me completely fooled. They even have strange bottled drinks that definitely ain't from around here. But all in all, a spicy little treat, worthy of going out of your way for. Watch the crowds and the smallish parking lot. Enjoy!
(4)Rodney D.
Great food! I had some type of spicy chicken with rice and peas, mac and cheese, and a beef patty. The chicken, rice and peas were superb. The mac and cheese was nothing to write home about. The beef patty was typical. The owners were very friendly.
(4)Shalin P.
This is one of my favorite restaurants for lunch. Their boneless jerk chicken is the best I've ever had (and I've been to Jamaica). It is so tender and juicy, and has a great spicy kick to it. I admit I've yet to try another main dish, because the jerk is so amazing. You get to pick 2 sides with your meat- I love the mac & cheese, brown rice, and roasted potatoes. The place is cheap and gives you huge portions. The restaurant itself is no-frills but is always crowded at lunch.
(5)Jack C.
The best jerk chicken in town. Awesome plantains, mac n cheese, dirty rice, conch fritters and Jamaican patties too. Love this place!
(5)Sandy T.
While visiting my brother in Atlanta area - I was craving for Caribbean food and he suggested this place. We ordered 4 to go's to share among 5 adults and 1 child. We got - ox tail, curried goat, jerk chicken and chicken Marsala. Each entree comes with 2 sides (white rice, red bean and rice, fried plantains, sauteed vegetables, corn bread, etc) Ox tail - Excellent, tasty Curried goat - flavorful, tender meat Jerk chicken - right spice, chicken was tender and not overly dried Chicken Marsala - WATER, someone bring me some water!!!! Wooh.. this is spicy!!! Really good, this was my favorite out of all we ordered! The chicken was tender and packed with so many flavors. The sauce over the rice was divine; my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Fried plantains - yummy, nice little 'dessert' after the meal. Portion size is huge - we hardly finish all the food. Will definitely visit again and try other things next time I am out there again.
(4)Tyler P.
The jerk chicken, wings, Cuban sandwich, mac n cheese, zucchini, and rice are very good. It may not be the most authentic, but it's delicious. I'm always tempted to get a second plate, even if I'm full.
(5)Jay H.
I was a little confused about their location when I looked for them on Google Earth. It's pinged them a mile or two closer to the mall. The Oxtails and Curry Goat tasted just like I hoped and I was very impressed with the coco bread and beef patties. They had plenty to choose from so if you come with a appetite, you might become indecisive. This is defintely a commodity for it's location. No more driving all the way to Memorial Drive for good Jamaican food!
(4)Justin K.
If you have crave Caribbean Food (food with some kick) this is the place. Everything they serve is worth trying. I am a huge fan of the Coconut Rum Chicken.
(4)Darren H.
Welcome back to Alpharetta! it's been awhile since I've worked in this area well years if you want to get specific. It was a pleasant surprise to see this old friend still in business and one of my favorite go to places in this area. Now fast forward to 2009 and this place went from a" fantastic food you've got to try it" to a ok. I was lucky enough to be one of the first customers of this restaurant when they 1st. opened up. I had recently gotten back from Jamaica and thought this was a pleasant surprise the food was tasty and authentic that was years ago heading over here today this was totally unlike the place that I remembered. The staff not so friendly and seemed to be bothered by the customers waiting in line asking questions about the food, I sort of work in the service industry and hearing the same question or joke about something for the millionth time can wear on you but it's a part of the job & love it or hate it the customer is king/queen. The food was ok, not as good as before and bottom line it made me sick a few hours after I ate it (minutes before my 3:30 meeting mind you). After that I'm hard pressed to make that drive down north point pkwy to see them again.
(2)N J.
Authentic and tasty jerk chicken. My tongue felt like it was on fire. You could choose between wings or boneless. Also had cajun chicken and chicken roti. All very good. Line gets long during lunchtime.
(4)Leah Y.
not the best that I've tasted but it was ok
(3)Jeff S.
The food was great. If you want to try something before buying it, they will give you a sample to see if you like it or if it is hot enough for you. The plaintains were the best.
(5)Kevin V.
I have been going to this place for a few years and am never disappointed. All of their meat dishes are good but if I had to choose a favorite it would be their oxtail. In addition to great meat dishes, they have possible the best vegetables I have ever eaten. I am not sure what their secret is, and maybe I don't want to know, but they have managed to turn cabbage into a dessert. The only thing they serve that was just ok for me is the coco bread but outside of that this place is great. Go multiple times so you can try all of the dishes and sides.
(5)Lori F.
Authentic Carribean food can be found... OTP? The answer is a resounding YES. They have everything you'd look for: curried goat, jerk chicken, oxtail stew, roti, patties, and more. The curried chicken and goat were spiced just right, and I chose that over rice and beans to soak up the curry juices. Sides are included in all the entrees, ranging from plaintains to beans and rice to round out your meal. A wide variety of tropical juices and sodas are also available.
(5)Andre P.
Well nobody can review this place better than I. I am proud to say that I was their first customer i believe it was 03 or 04. I popped in for lunch and the license inspector had just issued them a license to open. I remember the owner was all smiles. I was there a week later when the line was out the door and the owner and son kept looking at each other in disbelief. I felt happy for both. I am the one that's smiling now as i run in once sometimes twice a week for a couple of beef patties or if I am feeling guilty eating too much meat, couple of chicken patties. I tried all their dish several times but confess I don't do those as much anymore (see Harry Market review) as I do more of my own cooking. I think the patties are not that hot but don't gauge me, if you think Tabasco sauce is hot, then order them mild. Now here are my only gripes, ox tail stew should fall apart in you mouth, not have to fight it to get the meat off, so can't recommend getting that here. Someone can correct me if that has changed. Can only get me once. Second they count rice as a side dish, now everyone from the Carribean know rice come as part of the meal and finally they stopped making Sorrel drink, aaahhh, if you never tried sorrel, don't know what you are missing. For those reasons i give them a 4 stars as everything else is in par with good west Indian food. 4/24/08 well make a liar out of me, popped in for some chicken patties and there was the sorrel drink flowing from the fountain. make sure you ask for it with no ice and get a separate cup with ice cause its a little on the sweet side. Bumping up to 4 1/2 stars.
(4)Erin W.
Who knew you could find authentic Caribbean food in Alpharetta? There was a time when you had to travel to Stone Mountain or the Southside of town but not anymore. Located on the corner of Old Milton Parkway and North Point Parkway, Caribbean Fiesta has it all. Curry chicken, Jerk chicken, jerk salmon, plantain, cabbage, rice and peas, roti, beef patties, chicken patties and every other traditional West Indian dish and dessert you could think of. They also sell spices and packaged goods from the islands that you can't find at any other Caribbean restaurant in Atlanta. At lunchtime this place gets jam packed but it's worth waiting for. For less than $10 you get a good meal and beverage and also enough to take home. Additionally, they're not stingy with the curry chicken; they just pile it on your plate. You can take your food to go or sit down and enjoy the sounds of reggae, soca and other Caribbean inspired tunes. This family owned and operated restaurant is my top pick. If you're in the area, stop in and grab a bite.
(5)C C.
I really like the food here. It's kind of cafeteria style, you eat on a plastic plate with plastic utensils and you pay at least $10-15 for lunch or dinner -- i think it's expensive for what it is. I also wish they were more environmentally friendly.
(3)ryan l.
Had the Cuban and it was great! It was a little spicy but probably the best I have had in a very long time.
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