Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant

Highly recommend Bikkle if you're looking for casual no-frills spot to eat the most authentic and delicious Jamaican food in Austin. The atmosphere is laid-back, with good vibes, good music, and a friendly family who clearly puts love into every dish. We love eating Bikkle because it feels less like dining out and more like going over to a friend's house for home-cooked food.

I’m not leaving a 1 star because the food wasn’t bad but it was incredibly overpriced.. I ordered food to share with my wife it was the 2 chicken plate and the oxtail plate with 2 patties a curry chicken and beef patty, 68$ the chicken was good so was the oxtail but like some of the reviews were saying it didn’t seem super authentic, just another style of food spot on the strip, this is one of those places that you try once, and move on, it’s not worth the price at all 4 pieces of barely medium size oxtail and the double chicken was just 2 pieces of the leg with thigh piece and 2 strips of plantain and not that many sides, the patty’s were just average, just saying paying almost 70$ for less than 10$ of ingredients is pretty wild…

This has definitely got to be one of the best Jamaican places in Austin. The jerk chicken with stew chicken sauce and rice was incredible. The rice, mixed with beans, was outstanding—so flavorful it could be a dish on its own. Combined with the sauce, it created my favorite flavor pairing. The chicken was smoky, tender, and packed with flavor, while the oxtail was melt-in-your-mouth tender and absolutely delicious. The standout for me was the jerk chicken eggroll, which I could eat every day. It had hints of sweetness from the fried plantain flavor, and the jerk chicken inside was perfectly cooked—better even than the chicken plate. The fresh vegetables made a great side, and I can’t wait to return and try everything on the menu. They do run out of plantains quickly, so get there early if you want it. For the quality, I’d say the price is more than fair, and their late opening hours are a bonus if you’re craving a meal when everything else is closed.

The food and service was great. The atmosphere could be worked on. The music was great. The windows were dirty. They could use a good window cleaning, some plants and some pics of some reggae artist, some pictures of the Caribbean or something like that to make it aesthetically, pleasing and enjoying. But if you’re just looking for a good place to eat or carry out, this would be it.

Visiting from Philly, Jamaican food is not the first thing that comes to mind in ATX, but I urge you to make a stop As the owner and I discussed, it’s his grandmothers recipe and you can absolutely taste the layers of love Some of the best oxtails and gravy I’ve ever had. Rice and peas, cabbage and plantain wonderfully cooked and perfect texture. Everything is well seasoned in the layers of the cooking process, so it’s seasoned without being overpowering The owner at the register also has a loving spirit and clearly takes pride in his dishes. Please make a stop! You see my smashed plate!

This was by far THE best Jamaican food I’ve had… and I’ve been to Jamaica! First time trying curry chicken and I literally thought I died & went to heaven because it was so good. I wish they would have had the goat in stock when I visited. Oxtail were amazing & everything else I had. Love that it seemed to be family owned & operated. This place should be PACKED out!!!! Go and try it all (-:

The food is excellent authentic Jamaican food with a truly Jamaican menu. The had regular rice and peas and gungo( pigeon) rice & peas. I tasted my food and could not stop eating. Quick service. My new must stop in Austin

Small place, friendly, hard-working family, cooking up great food. It was warm in the lobby, and they were out of several things. We got there around 6pm. We had the oxtails, curry chicken & jerk chicken. All were very flavorful. I also tried the chicken patty, which had a good spice to it. It's always a good sign when you see a mix crowd of folks waiting to order in line. Go see them...

Had the jerk chicken eggrolls 10/10. The service was great and very welcoming. This place should be packed!

Came here for an early dinner on a Tuesday, I was the only patron. My food came out within a few minutes of my ordering it. I went for a regular oxtail plate with gungo rice and plantains. Overall I liked it! The oxtail was tender and delicious, the sauce had a nice mix of smoke, sweetness, and a tiny bit of heat. For a regular (as opposed to their large) size plate it felt like a good amount of oxtail I thought based on the description the gungo rice would have a more prominent coconut taste but it was pretty typical Jamaican peas and rice. The star of the plate was the oxtail and the sides don't really factor into my review unless it really stands out in one direction or the other Overall I'd definitely recommend giving them a try and will absolutely be back here to try more of their menu

I have been wanting to try Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant for some time now. Friends were coming into town and wanted Jamaican food. Ding ding!!! We decided to eat at Bikkle, close to the University of Texas at Austin on Guadalupe Street. Bikkle is known for its authentic Jamaican cuisine such as jerk chicken, oxtails (hard to find anywhere anymore) and curry goat. Between the four of us, we ordered jerk chicken, curry goat, and curry chicken. We all went for red beans and rice with cabbage. All dishes came with plantain, which is one of my favorites. Having been to Jamaica a couple of times, I can report out that this food is authentic! The flavors were swirls of goodness in every bite. The food was also warm when served. We also ordered jerk chicken egg rolls. Just think about that concept for a minute. The jerk chicken egg rolls were exceptionally good. The highlight for me was the curry goat. First, you do not find goats on many menus. The curry goat was tender and oh so flavorful. Some pieces had associated fat. All in all, everyone was happy with their meals. During our dinner, only one person was serving customers. She was super friendly and personable. I must think she was overworked as the stream of customers came in. Now for the décor...if you walked in and looked only at the counter, you would have thought it was a "to go" restaurant only as many "to go" containers were stacked high on the counter. Only one other couple sat down and ate in the restaurants and most folks were picking up their food to go. Even the people eating inside the restaurant were served in "to go" containers. The inside is minimalist with no ornate furnishings and yellow walls, projecting a Caribbean feel. Recommend adding a bit more Jamaican artifacts such palm trees, Jamaican flag, surfboard, etc. It would be a great spot for students, friend meet ups and a causal date night... Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant it was great and represented authentic Jamaican food well! We definitely will be returning.

Food and service was good. Price was a bit high for amount of food. Not somewhere you go for ambiance, but more a laid back casual vibe.

This is a solid spot for Carribean cuisine for Austin, but could be improved. If you have a craving though Id stop by. Location is right by the UT campus so be prepared for pedestrian traffic. It has its own lot and we had no trouble parking. The restaurant is fast casual and a bit sparse with seating - Id recommend to-go if you want a comfortable dining experience. Its painted yellow inside and is a bit run down. The food was good! The oxtail was delicious- it was saucier than Ive had at other places but still good. The jerk chicken had incredible smokey flavor but was on the dry side- with some of the sauce though it was good. Plantains were amazing, have to try those, and get the Gungoo rice! It was our favorite. I would skip the steamed veggies. Overall good food and worth a stop if you are in the area!

Absolutely amazing Jamaican street food. From the moment the smoky aroma hit my nose, I knew I was in for something special. The jerk chicken was perfectly charred with a deep, spicy rub that had just the right kick--fiery but flavorful. Every bite melted off the bone, infused with that authentic island seasoning you only get when it's cooked low and slow

I ordered the combination meal (oxtail and jerk chicken), and it did not disappoint! The dish came with rice, a side of cabbage and plantain - I opted for the rice and peas, though they had two other options available, Both the oxtail and chicken were incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. Every bite was packed with authentic Jamaican spices and seasonings. Even though I got my order to go, the food was fresh and hot. For about $28, the portion size and quality were well worth it. The service was also fast. Took less than 5 mins to get my order ready Highly recommend this place if you're craving delicious Jamaican food! Will definitely be back to try more of their menu.

In town and looking for food options, they pop up as a good place to try. So we did! So, the service was BLAND. They seemed dry and uninterested to be at work. We ordered the oxtail and jerk chicken dinners. At 3pm on a Friday, they had run out of cabbage. HOW??? A signature side for a jerk place, and you're out at 3pm. WOW... I got a double rice. My food was fresh, and hot oxtails were very tender, but I didn't care for the gravy. It seemed like a lot of worcestershire sauce was used, and it was heavy on the taste. The restaurant was clean and spacious. I'm not from here, so if I ever come back to Austin, I wouldn't come here.

Food is amazing the only Jamaican place I will go in ATX. "sos ke bèf" always get your food hot. It be on point every time I go here. The food is very good.

The food here is incredibly authentic! I was born and raised in Jamaica before moving to the U.S., and this is some of the best Jamaican food I've had stateside. I drove in from San Antonio just to try it, and it was well worth the trip. Highly recommend!

Tasty but brutally expensive. A combination plate with oxtail and jerk chicken (the two most popular dishes) is over $30 now. While the food was excellent (particularly the oxtail), the location is extremely run-down, and the restaurant seems optimized primarily for takeout orders at this point. For dine-in customers, the plastic cutlery is not sufficient to cut the meat, and the portions were smaller than the price would suggest. I probably will not return.

they are never in stock with anything and take forever to make 1 plate of food The customer service was bad they forgot my order one time and the lobby is dirty with one of the workers having they're kids in there like a daycare

Customer service is soooo poor. The girls at the register just look at you & wait for you to place your order. There's also a stench when you first walk in but you get used to it after being inside for a while. Food was not hot, and it wasn't that great either. Portion size was small for the $47 price tag. Rice was dry and potato salad was too sweet.

Save your money just go to In N Out. This place is guaranteed to be out of something. That was the only authentic Jamaican thing about it. I got the curry chicken the oxtails and a beef patty. I came for the jerk chicken eggrolls but the chef didnt want to make em. I deffinitely wont be back and i wouldnt eat it if someone gave it to me for free.

The jerk chicken plate is the tastiest dish I've had in awhile. It's smokey and flavorful and you'll be licking that rub off your fingers and eating all the meat in the crevices and bones. If your not a hands on eater you will miss out. The plate came with rice and plantains a nice contrast to the jerk chicken. I opted for the goat curry gravy. It was nice and spicy. As for heat level it's persistent but good. There's a sweet dipping sauce that comes with the plate to keep your taste buds on top shape. I thought the price was pretty fair given the portion size. If your a light eater it can easily be two portions or if your like me and you like to eat it was a decent portion without having leftovers.

I ordered from here specifically for the ox tails. I was craving ox tails and I'd heard that they were black owned so I had to try it. The jerk chicken stole the show. It wasn't spicy but the flavor was great! The Ox tails were pretty good. Not quite what I was expecting from ox tails but still good. I'd eat them again. The 2 small slices of plantains that were included weren't bad but I wouldn't say they were good either. When I opened the food up, I was initially upset that it was only 2 slices. After trying them, I didn't mind. The rice was eh, until I tried it with the sauce/roux from the ox tails. That made the rice taste great! I wish I had more of it to drizzle over all of the rice. The cabbage was better than expected and I wish that I'd been given more of that instead of the plantains. The price was a bit steep but I did order it through Uber Eats, so it was kind of expected. Overall, I recommend this place to anyone in the area. (Especially the jerk chicken)

The food is good and fresh , definitely one of best Jamaican restaurants I've been to since moving to Texas

I've been here many times since I first discovered this restaurant a couple of years ago. This is the best Jamaican restaurant in the area as far quality and service! I've eaten many of their entrees and they're all really good. The oxtails are delicious! You get big pieces and a heaping amount of rice and red beans or rice and gungo rice peas. The oxtails is well flavored and the gravy is scrumptious! I highly recommend this entree! I've also had the brown stew chicken which is always delicious with it's unique flavor and gravy you can go wrong with tenderly and very tasty chicken. One of my favorites it the jerk chicken. It's well seasoned not too spicy, but the accompanying jerk sauce adds a nice savory mix to the flavor. I did have curry goat entre but I wasn't too fond of it. It just wasnt flavorful and tensor to me. Last bit not least the Jamaican beef patties! This is definitely a go. The crust is how a Jamaican patty is supposed to be flaky. The beef is so delicious. The chicken patty is just as delicious! However please support this local eatery and enjoy the wonderful food. Don't forget to check out the Jamaican sodas and the festivals which are delicious!

The wife and I saw an advertisement about this restaurant and decided to take a drive to Austin and check it out. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was as well.

In town for AfroTech and my friends wanted to come here. It's was on my list to hit up. No regrets! A few things to note they do sell out of things. They don't offer macaroni pie or black cake. The place is clean and pretty big. Crazy to say but the people are kind! Patricia at the check out was super helpful and the cooks in the back were hard at work as some people ordered take out. Our food came out fast. I will say the jerk was not as vinegar based as I'm used too with Scotch bonnet. Oxtail sauce is a good. I will defintely be back!

Very delicious. Best Jamaican/Caribbean food in Austin by a long shot. Servings are generous. Staff is friendly and the restaurant and well-maintained and relaxed. Surprised more people don't come here. Seriously such good and wholesome food. Try it if you get the chance!

The vibes were immaculate inside. You walk in and are instantly transported to the island back home. The server who helped me was very kind and started conversation. In terms of the food, it is pricey but 1. It's Austin, get used to it and 2. The portions are HUUUGGE. I kid you not I had the itis after eating this and fell into a huge coma... so black of me.. I know . The flavor of the food was definitely there. Oxtail was tender, rice and peas flavorful, and cabbage was nice and seasoned. I recommend this restaurant to everyone to try for a great type of Jamaica !

If you're looking g for real Authentic Jamaican food. This is the place you want to go. The best in Austin Texas right now. From the Jerk,curry goat, Oxtail, etc top notch. You got to check it out!!

I'm no expert on Jamaican food but it was pretty damn good to me. Went with the combo of jerk and curry chicken. Would get again. Not sure if I got the white people versions but the lack of spice is my only complaint. Great flavor, just need some hot sauce. Very good portion sizes for the price. Will be back.

Staff were super friendly and food was delicious. We had a little bit of everything, but you cannot go wrong with the oxtails. 10/10 recommend!

This place has been on my list for forever and I'm glad I finally got the chance to come! It's a very simple restaurant and a good spot for lunch. I got the Curry Potatoes with Callou Rice. The potatoes were too salty in my opinion on their own so you have to eat it with rice to balance it out. The rice was really buttery. The pickled vegetables were delicious, not too sour and slightly sweet. The fried plantains were definitely the best part! Just sweet enough and not too oily. I wanted to try the Ital Stew but they were out when I came :( reading the other reviews this seems to be the case with a lot of foods.

Let's just say I drive 1.5 hrs to come here nuff said!! Jerk Chicken egg rolls let's go!

Food was very good, but slow to come out. They didn't have entrees available that were advertised as extremely good. Restaurant was clean, people were business like. We were one of the first customers upon opening that day. I had oxtails and they were very good. I was they were larger but they were very good and well seasoned.

Their jerk chicken tastes amazing! Our favorite is their jerk chicken rolls!! Hand down the best Jamaican restaurant in Austin.

A touch of Jamaica in Austin. A bit dimly lit and unassuming this restaurant gives a take out vibe more so than dine in. Despite that it is clear and has plenty of seating. We arrived about 6ish Friday night & ate in. A steady flow of patrons dipped in for pickup(s) and a few others stayed. Our order; Goat Curry (this was lightly flavored and tender),Chicken Curry (my wife really enjoyed the flavor here) & Jerk Chicken (lightly seasoned and most importantly, not over cooked ) Entrees. For our sides the peas and rice, cabbage & carrots (not over seasoned allowing the flavor to come through). Overall our meal was enjoyable, I would have preferred a bit more spice & some bread to accompany the meal. I hope to get back and try something else maybe the Jerk Chicken egg rolls! 3.5's

This is definitely food made with love!!! I enjoyed every single bite. Oxtails were tender and scrumptious. The jerk chicken egg rolls were crispy, juicy, and came with a spicy flavor packed jerk sauce.

Been wanting to try this place for a while. I ordered the jerk chicken and oxtail combo with festivals. The combo was delicious and very flavorful. I was really looking forward to the festivals but they looked a little weird and burnt. I've never seen festivals look like this before. Otherwise, def recommend!

My husband and I were excited to try this Jamaican restaurant, as we are staying less than a mile away. Unfortunately, the food left much to be desired. The place was empty when we arrived, which surprised us, and looked very barren inside. Overall, given that most of the plates on the menu were over $20, we expected much better quality. I ordered the oxtail plate with rice and peas and cabbage. The oxtails were tender, although the gravy was extremely sweet, like tablespoons of sugar was added to the gravy. It was so bad that I couldn't even eat the oxtails after a few bites. The rice and peas were dry and they also had this strange sweet taste to them. The cabbage was lackluster and lacked flavor. My husband ordered the jerk chicken, rice and peas and cabbage and also commented that his rice and peas were oddly sweet, like sugar was put in them. Our family cooks Caribbean food and are from the Caribbean, and the food here does not do Jamaican food justice. I'm confused as to how this establishment has received so many high ratings. The food is way overpriced and mostly inedible. We will not return nor recommend.

Really delicious Jamaican food! I got the regular jerk chicken with chicken curry rice and peas, and it was a LOT of food for the price. The jerk chicken was smoky and spicy and it came with a drumstick, thigh, plantains, rice and peas, and cabbage. The sauce was delicious. I ordered online on their website for take out and the food was ready really fast, less than 10 minutes. I haven't had good Jamaican food since I worked in a Jamaican neighborhood in Boston, and this is legit. There's plenty of parking and it's right on Guadalupe.

The food was good. It was like eating at a friend's house whose mom made dinner for you. My favorites were the jerk chicken filled rolls. They were excellent with the jerk sauce. The rest of the meal was solid: plantains, chicken, and potato salad. The service was good. It's laid back and more of a "get your food, seat yourself, and clean your own space when you leave" atmosphere. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. If you're in the area, want a bite, and don't want hustle and bustle, this is a spot to consider.

Jerk chicken was delicious. We got the curry sauce and that was TASTY too. Just do it. Eat here.

I tried their oxtail and curry chicken for my main entree. The oxtails are huge, and have a ton of meat on them. They were tender and flavorful and piping hot, absolutely delicious. I also loved the curry chicken, it was fall off the bone and juicy. I also tried their beef patty. It was just the right balance of slightly spicy and umami, and the pastry was nice and flaky. The portions were huge, everything was delicious, and I'm definitely trying more of their menu.

Customer service OVER EXCEEDED. I got the combination plate oxtails & jerk chicken w/ cabbage, FINGER LICKING GOOOOD!!! The food you can tell was made with LOVE. Drove from BCS to ATX just for good eats and boy oh boy, I'd make the drive AGAIN. I wish I could've took pictures but thought about it after the plate was cleared out LOL. Give them a try, YOU WON'T/CAN'T GO WRONG if you want some Jamaican foodies!! P.s (didn't even want to share my plate with the kids lmao it was that GREAAAAT).

I love a good Caribbean meal and Bikkle delivered just that! We got the jerk egg roll (not pictured) and it was delicious. For my entree got the stewed chicken with sides of plantain, callaloo rice and fresh mixed veggies. I've had callaloo as a side but not mixed in with rice so I was curious what it would taste like. So glad I gave it a try! Rice and peas are a staple but I highly suggest giving the callaloo rice a try if you're looking for something new. The chicken was very well seasoned and fell right off the bone. Just wish they provided a bit more gravy and plantain. I didn't try the oxtails myself but was told it was cooked to perfection. It's also worth nothing that the oxtails had a good amount of meat on them. The indoor seating was spacious and there was outdoor seating, too hot at the time to sit outside. If you're in the Austin area and looking for a Caribbean meal, look no further

Hands down! Good! Ordered stew chicken, beef patty, and Jamaican spring rolls, they where all 10/10! So glad that one of my friends in Austin recommended this spot. Hadn't had Jamaican food since I lived in NYC-- where some of the most authentic Caribbean food is. This place is worth giving a try. You won't be disappointed!

I'm prefacing this with the fact that I have no illusions about my lack of knowledge of authentic Jamaican cuisine. I've had it only a handful of times, never really sought it out besides the occasional interesting food truck. I'd been to Bikkle once or twice before, but I have a habit of ordering the most 'different' or unique thing on the menu, which in this case would be the ackee and saltfish. Which I remember being delicious, but at $18, was not something that I could just get on a whim. Today though, I did not feel like making lunch. So I ordered the jerk chicken egg rolls ($5 for 2) and coco bread ($2). Holy hell, that's a steal. Genuinely some of the best chicken I've ever had. Tender, flavorful, smoky, with a tangy beautiful sauce. Absolutely getting this again when I don't feel like making food. As a bonus, there's also a drink case with lots of interesting imported Jamaican beverages, which is my Achilles heel. Service was not fast, but approximate timing is indicated on the menu and I don't mind waiting for chicken this good, at this price. Pretty spartan interior, but this is not exactly the type of place you'd go to for an Instagramable brunch. Neither of these things will prevent me from coming back.

This restaurant has no vibes. The walls are completely barren. They could do so much and easily decorate a nice Jamaican theme, but they have chosen to leave it empty. We were planning on eating inside but decided not to as soon as we stepped inside. The food was fine but really not worth it for the price. It was $15 for the regular jerk chicken, and most of the chicken was bones. The rice was very dry and not a good complement to the chicken. I liked the fried plantains.

I got the double chicken with curry and jerk chicken, and curry gravy over steamed rice with cabbage and plantains. All for only $15!! Everything was an explosion of flavor! The curry and jerk chicken were both excellently seasoned, they had so many spices I was awestruck when I took my first bite. It paired very well with the rice and cabbage. They also gave me a little side of hot sauce that I smothered the cabbage in. So so so delicious. Would definitely come here again to get the same combo or try the other food options! It's a newer restaurant so make sure to give them some love :-)

My wife and I found this place by accident, We were blown away with the food, we ordered a combination plate with Oxtails and Jerk chicken, we also ordered the jerk egg rolls. When we parked, one of hte brotha's waS taking smoke break, he put his cigarette down, and made eye contact with us and welcomed us, and suggested the Oxtails and chicken, and also the egg rolls. My wife also got a paddy. EVERYTHING WAS OUTSTANDING!!!!!! I strongly suggest any and everyone to try this place, We will make this a standard when we were in town, Bikkle yeah man! 10 stars for us. As we left I peaked into the kitchen to tell the brotha's how good it was, they were all so humble and thankful! You could feel that love in this food, and like I said before WE WILL BE BACK!!!!!! I Just told all my co-workers and will be posting about this place on all my social, media!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Delicious food!! recommend getting the oxtail!!friendly staff! Lots of seating and parking.

This place is so good but just not the most consistent. Can't ever bank on when I can get it but mayb Next time !

5 star Yelp average, affordable (several $11 meal options), no wait to get seated in Austin-sounds too good to be true right? Plus its black owned. It's the real deal. I ate here a few times with my bf and everything is delicious here. They have chicken, oxtail, shrimp, fish, and vegetarian (curry potatoes) as protein options. I recommend the callaloo rice (its a vegetable rice pilaf) and the steamed cabbage as the side dishes. The curry potato meal for vegetarians/vegans is surprisingly hearty and filling. Spicing for every dish is perfect, heavily spiced but not uncomfortably so. Definitely make it out here if you are in Austin.

A friend of ours recommended this place and he was definitely right, this place is great. The absolute best jerk chicken I've ever had. Juicy, moist, flavorful, and just a little heat. The cabbage and cole slaw was great as well. We will definitely be back to try their rum cake!

This place Does not disappoint. I would've the jerk chicken plate with callaloo rice, plantain and a red stripe beer. It was perfect and all the flavors were on point. The staff is super friendly. Definitely a must try. I will be back!