https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/xy1q1z/where_is_the_best_jerk_chicken_and_oxtail/
created by hammadurb on 07/10/2022 at 15:14 UTC
60 upvotes, 30 top-level comments (showing 25)
Used to go to Caribbean Connection back in the day off Nebraska but they’re closed. Tried a couple places which are okay. Where do you guys recommend?
Comment by IPatEussy at 07/10/2022 at 17:43 UTC
24 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Only place I’ll eat is Jamaica Jamaica.
Worth the drive however far no matter how far you are
Comment by AboveTheCandyStore at 07/10/2022 at 15:36 UTC
32 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Jamaica Jamaica island cuisine in Town and Country is where you want to go!!!!!
Comment by frrrff at 07/10/2022 at 16:15 UTC
19 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Trust me bbq
Comment by BlipsterT at 07/10/2022 at 15:51 UTC
13 upvotes, 6 direct replies
Island Crew is pretty solid on hillsborough.
Comment by Rollin_Tyrolean at 07/10/2022 at 18:31 UTC
7 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Haven’t been yet but want to try the Island Jerk Shack on MLK in mango
Comment by Unlikely_Coyote_9 at 07/10/2022 at 18:58 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Jamaica Jamaica is the best
Comment by Arrantzaleak at 07/10/2022 at 16:17 UTC
11 upvotes, 1 direct replies
The Jerk Center in Tarpon Springs is great too
Comment by apcarbo at 07/10/2022 at 19:53 UTC
7 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Jerkhut
Comment by tamvo0426 at 07/10/2022 at 17:07 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Sids on central Avenue in St.Pete.
Comment by CULatorAlligator at 07/10/2022 at 17:33 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Tropical Cuisine - Hillsborough or Adamo
Comment by trailerparknoize at 07/10/2022 at 19:06 UTC
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There’s a food truck that’s at the chevron next to the Publix on 54th ave south. They’re there most week days and weekends. The owners of the truck are from Jamaica and I don’t think it gets more authentic than there.
Comment by tk_phizzy at 07/10/2022 at 19:36 UTC
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Island Crew over on Hillborough is pretty good
Comment by Leading_Cod1242 at 07/10/2022 at 21:46 UTC
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Please tell me- I recently moved here and I’m struggling lol
Comment by okele at 07/10/2022 at 23:46 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Island Jerk Shack is the spot for me at least
Comment by AdamInChainz at 07/10/2022 at 18:12 UTC
5 upvotes, 5 direct replies
Tara's Roti Shop, if you more prefer the Trini cooking.
Comment by AboveTheCandyStore at 07/10/2022 at 15:38 UTC
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Another one that needs to be mentioned just fyi (even though it’s a bit of a distance from Tampa) is Rodney’s Jamaican grill in Palmetto! It doesn’t look like much from the outside but Mumma’s food is fire!
Comment by pailmonkey at 07/10/2022 at 19:40 UTC
2 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Is Ya Mon not good?
Comment by [deleted] at 07/10/2022 at 20:07 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Man I miss some connections. Their Pepper Shrimp and Trini Chinese food was good.
Comment by mitchivantaylorov at 07/10/2022 at 20:35 UTC
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.. good question
Comment by First_Ad3399 at 07/10/2022 at 20:50 UTC
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zeldas downtown used to (and still might) do oxtail for lunch once a week. I know they still do jerk chicken. I was always a fan of meatloaf day.
dont let it being attatched to the gas station scare you. its good food.
Comment by BeefEmoji at 07/10/2022 at 21:23 UTC
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Jerk pit on Fletcher and Mr. nice jerk food truck on 54 Ave S in St Pete
Comment by ParkerTheCarParker at 07/10/2022 at 22:04 UTC
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Mamas Caribbean grill in south tampa! Oxtail on Wednesday’s and thursdays
Comment by davpal85 at 07/10/2022 at 23:15 UTC
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If you can justify going to riverview fresh market they have great oxtail, and curry goat. Can't say that I've seen them do jerk chicken but I don't go there but once every few months. Great hispanc/Caribbean market and cafeteria!
Comment by davmoha at 07/10/2022 at 23:50 UTC
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Several Caribbean people have recommended Tropical Rhythm at 871 W. Bloomingdale Avenue, Brandon, FL, United States, Florida.
Comment by Maleficent_Carrot544 at 08/10/2022 at 01:42 UTC
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We e tried so many places and our favorite is on Bloomingdale in Brandon called tropical island rhythm. My husband used to drive to st Pete to some food truck that had oxtail he was obsessed with… it was called heavy’s. We saw the truck recently in hillsborough. If you check the fb page it’s worth the drive. He used to go early bc they would sell out of oxtail. We havnt been anywhere else that we’d go back to for oxtail