Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine

The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the drinks were tasty. The price was affordable. The furniture is a little outdated but the atmosphere was very welcoming. It was so nice I had to try it twice. I'll be back for sure.

Oh my goodness those oxtail were off the chain...And the rum punch for only $10 had me right. I recommend anyone try this place out.

We attended karaoke Sunday by artist love events. That was fun and food and drinks were great. Service could've been a bit more attentive but was good overall.

I truly wanted to enjoy my experience here because I make it a point to support Black-owned businesses—especially as a Black business owner myself. Unfortunately, this is my second time ordering, and I must be honest: the quality has been disappointing both times. The cabbage was extremely hard and not properly cooked—nowhere near the tenderness I’ve experienced at other Caribbean spots where, even if it’s slightly firm, it’s still passable. The oxtails were inconsistent in size, with one being large but the rest much smaller, and the portions only got tinier after that. The big oxtail also had fat all around it, which made it unpleasant to enjoy. The rice and peas had good flavor, but they were a little dry and clumped together. The beef patty, however, was very good. I also ordered a side of jerk chicken, and it was very dry without the distinct jerk flavor I was expecting. The other chicken I tried was tough, as if it wasn’t fully cooked with the level of care and professionalism needed. I’m confused how that’s even possible—perhaps the wing was cooked through, which made it dry, but technically fully cooked if that makes sense. I really wanted to give this restaurant another chance, but this second experience was actually worse than my first. As someone who knows the challenges of running a business, I don’t take leaving reviews like this lightly. I want to see Black businesses thrive and succeed, but in order to do that, consistency and quality have to be a priority.

So we tried and it’s gonna be a no for me. The is edible so I gave it 3 stars but it’s not Jamaican food. I’m of Jamaican descent from Brooklyn and the only place so far that has real Jamaican food is Roland’s. We order Jerk chicken that was Definitely NOT jerk chicken. Come on it’s TX invest in a grill and do the chicken right. Portions definitely not worth the money. The only good thing was the Chicken patty. I will come back for that but nothing else. It sucks I was hoping to love it because Roland’s is kind of far from me but it’s worth it!

We went on live music night and I must say it was a vibe! Food was amazing too! We had oxtail and curry chicken.

My first time ever at a Caribbean restaurant and Teno was the absolute best my sister told me exactly what to order and he made it happen everything was amazing drinks was on point he definitely knows how to make a drink ask for Teno will not be disappointed

By far the best Jamaican food I have had in the states outside of going to Jamaica. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing and the weight staff is so welcoming makes you feel like you’re getting a piece of Jamaica without actually being.

We love it here! We came here to celebrate Justy's Name Day & ordered extras to-go for another day! The service is so professional & friendly. The venue is relaxing. Strongly recommend! ~Ash & Justy

I ordered the sampler and it was really tasty. They get busy on the weekends so just a heads up if you visit.

Food was so good. We had the steam whole fish and oxtails. Everything was great and the service was good as well. I drove all the way from Dallas, I've been here 10 years and Jamaican gates has the best Caribbean food in DFW hands down. It's worth the trip , also enjoyed the live band.

I did not know that Jamaica was in Arlington. I have not been to Jamaica yet, but I know what the countryside tastes like now. The restaurant is located in a shopping center but it is off by itself so there is plenty of parking. When my friend and I walked into Jamaica Gates, we were greeted immediately and shown to our seats. We got there at about 6, so it was before the dinner rush. And our waiter Glen helped answer our questions about the food and the drink menu. They have happy hour from 3 - 7 Tuesday - Sunday, It was a really nice happy hour because you could pick any of the liquors from the middle shelf or their rum punch or wine for $5 and $2 off their appetizers. I chose the Jamaican greens. They were so tasty, and I also got their brown fish stew with red beans and rice and cabbage. When I heard stew, I thought it was going to be like a soup. It was a whole fish with a delicious sauce on top of it. It was cooked beautifully and so tender. The cabbage was tasty, and the rice and beans tasted authentic. My friend and I were there for hours because we were catching up, and the longer we were there, the busier it got. Before we left, we also got our free dessert. We wanted the Jamaican rum cake, but they were out. So we settled for the cheesecake. It was pretty tasty considering, but I had my mouth ready for the rum cake, so I'll be doing that next time. At around 8 PM, on Fridays, a DJ comes, and they actually have 2 DJs playing, so it started to get poppin. They are open late and I would love to go back on a Saturday when they have live music. If you want to go to Jamaica but it's not in the budget, this is the next best option! I can't wait to go back.

Jamaica Gates has become a favorite evening drop-in of mine! The vibes are always unmatched, the food is great and there is live entertainment on the weekends which is awesome! I came in this past Saturday for a group of 7, we were greeted and accommodated quickly. The food arrived quickly, was tasty as always and everyone enjoyed their cocktails.

Everything was EXCELLENT!!! Alex is the bestest waiter Very nice and pleasant. Fish was delicious and HUGE! We had Brown Stew Fish, Oxtails and Beef Patties Cabbage Rice & Peas so good!!

I ate here with one of my friends and I probably been back 10 more times. This place is so good!!!! The ox tails are a MUST!! And their Jamaican Pattie's are filled with meat!! The customer service is on point! Always attentive and nice. The jerk chicken is a must as well! The sauce is everything! Food Taste fresh!! The rice is tender & the cabbage is flavorful! I love this place! Customer for life! Make sure you check in on Yelp for a coupon!

Authentic Jamaican cuisine. The food here was very delicious. The service was very professional pleasant and timely. The establishment was clean. There is plenty of seating and plenty of parking. This jewel of a restaurant is not too far from Dallas.

Get the trio plate that way you can sample a few different items. For me the curry goat and jerk chicken were the stars of the show, the oxtails were okay but I've have better. This particular night the service was kind of slow in terms of having to ask for refills on water and soft drinks. We went on a Saturday night and there was a live band that played, they were pretty good but they played at a volume level that made having a conversation at the table impossible. I'm glad to have finally tried this restaurant, I'm still not sure if it was with the 50 minute drive and passing several other Jamaican restaurants on the way.

The hostess and wait staff were all really pleasant. The food took over 45 minutes to come out and was warm (rather than hot) when we received it. They were out of several things which was unfortunate, especially as it was only 3pm and they didn't seem very busy. If you check in on Yelp, you get a free dessert. The rum cake is STRONG, lol. The ox tails were good but it was a small portion, in my opinion. Rice and peas were slightly dry. The cabbage tasted more like Cole slaw. The Rasta pasta was good, but it didn't seem especially Jamaican or flavorful. It was seasoned but I couldn't detect anything culturally different from typical American cuisine. The Jamaican patties had a strange texture both inside and out...and the filling wasn't well-seasoned.

I don't know if ordering online or in person is faster. All I know is that whatever time Doordarsh gives to pick up your food...add another 30-45 minutes. You will wait for what feels like eternity before your food is ready, but the food is really good. It's a laid back atmosphere and the servers are welcoming and nice. I love their patties! The pastry is soft and flaky, and the inside is hot and flavorful. The chocolate rum cake is one of my favorite well. You should find something on the menu that you'll enjoy.

It's always a good time when I come here. The music, food, drinks, and island vibe is unmatched. During the late night hours it's more music more fun. The severs are great and know the menu well.

Real Jamaican food. I had a Pattie, plantain as appetizer and the Kingston Trio with Curry Goat, Oxtail and Jerk Pork Live reggae music (though a little bit loud) Good service

The food is good brown stew chicken, mixed vegetables, cabbage are my favorite. Jerk chicken is delicious.

I wanted to try some Jamaican food and this place did not disappoint. It was a lot spicy for me but I had enough Jamaican lemonade to aid with cooling down my mouth! I'll definitely go back!! It wasn't busy and the spacing was such that everyone was spread out around the dining room. The service was awesome and the young lady was very helpful. They had sports playing on the television but there was a stage setup for live music to be played in the evenings.

The food was great! I ordered a to go plate for the next day The service was awesome the young lady brought me side gravy and everything

The food was amazing, it was definitely a cool vibe, the prices are really good, the mixed drinks are awesome you guys should definitely give them a try! We ordered the oxtail plate it came with rice and bean and cabbage, we also got I believe it was called the trio where you choose your choice of 3 either oxtails, curry goat, jerk chicken, jerk pork it very tasty

Food is always good; that's why I go there. Service was fine; I just picked up a to-go order. Ambiance is cool. I have sat and had dinner there before; but it's been some years. Today I just picked up lunch ‍

The food was good. The atmosphere was a cool nice vibe. The service was great! And I recommend The Jamaican Gates restaurant. I go for karaoke on Sundays.

The oxtails and beans and rice are the best!!!10/10 I recommend. I have ordered from them more than 5 times. If you are looking for a nice spot to listen to some good Raggae music with a live band this the spot. Service was good as well.

Just not sure I always go back but feel the freshness or temperature does not keep the food..in a short time my food smells as if it's going bad??

I love this place authentic Jamaican food my favorite is the oxtail and they have ting :-) I just wish they had Johnny cakes all the time

2 years later i finally came back!!!! I hate i dont live in this city just to come here!! .. this is one of thee bestttttt Authentic Jamaican food i ever had in american!! Coming from the carribbean we dont play about authenticy!! My last visit i got the steam fish .. this time i had to try the fry fish! And babeeeeeeee i swear it had to Be one of the fish jesus catch! sooo moist and veryyyy season im soooo picky on how people fry whole fish!! .. they shut me up!! I didnt have to say a word!! Everything was done well!! I got the fish ,goat soup and trio plate to go! Im a foodie foodie , im tryin everything of the menu and they didnt disappoint me! , when im back in town.. im alwayssss stopping by! Please keep up the Quality food!! Great job! To the chefs!

Food and service were great. If you try this place you have to try the oxtails. My gf ordered the brown chicken and the plate was wiped clean

My go to for Carribean food in the area! Tucked in Arlington, you'll find Jamaica Gates is a GEM! From first glance the outside exterior gives off a lowkey eatery, however the vibe & food on the inside is LOVE. Family owned, the team over at Jamaica Gates is definitely one of kind. This trip I decided to try the Sticky Citrus Wings & Brown Stew Chicken. Packed with flavor the sticky wings, are overpowered by the citrus kick, yet the stickiness of the wings is the perfect balance. A fan of their curry, this time I decided to try the Brown Stew Chicken and let me tell you it does not disappoint. Marinated to perfection, the Brown Stew Sauce has a great consistency, not too runny not too thick.. just perfect with notes of island flavors. The cabbage is steamed well with a nice crispy on bite. Oxtail gravy on the rice & peas is a GAME CHANGER. Definitely worthy a try if you're in the area & have a taste for some authentic Carribean. The food here is made with LOVE & GOOD ENERGY. Not too mention, the tunes stay playing and their drinks are legit!

Love the food and conversation I get when I go, the Kingston plate is what I get. Never disappoint

If you want some AUTHENTICALLY DELICIOUS Jamaican food...this is the place!!! This review has been long overdue for me...lol! I absolutely LOVED this place from the moment we walked in! The VIBES though! Oooo weeee!!! Jamaican music piping through the air....Yeah Mon! & that's exactly how they greeted us when we entered! The smell of all those Jamaican spices were wafting through the air & just made me MORE hungry. I ordered some plantains & they were delicious...a LOT for one person. The jerk chicken wings were great for an appetizer! I then ordered the Kingston Trio & everything was sooo good! Buuuutttttt...them OXTAILS were the BEST oxtails I've EVER tasted in my life!!! I haven't had oxtails in years...& maaaan...these were absolutely DELICIOUS!!! SCRUMPTIOUS!!! & the absolute BOMB!!! They had me licking my fingers & (I'm not gonna lie) I lightweight moaned each time I took a bite!!!! Then ordered another serving of oxtails to go!!! Our server was amazing!!! He helped me decide what to select for my first time there. He was extremely personable & extremely attentive to us & had a great sense of humor. My cousin automatically ordered the oxtails (& now I know whyyyy) & she is the reason I even came here... so thanks Cousin!!! I will definitely be back & bring my Sugar (hubby) next time! Thank you Jamaican Gates for making this such an authentically beautiful experience for me :)!!!

Yallllll vibes is everything!! Food is even GREATER. Like what. Literally was looking for some food omw home and found this gem. Cabbage was the perfect texture chicken was the perfect spice and fresh Mac n cheese. Even met a friend at the bar. Chef made me a special request. I will make it my MISSION to come back here. So wish I lived closer 1000000/10

Very good spot to try. I felt like I was back in NY food tasted really delicious. Service were on point

WOW! I'll admit I was a lil suspect of Jamaican food in Dallas. Good reviews, yes but still wasn't sure. The food was great! I had the escovitch fish with rice and peas and cabbage, a side of sticky citrus wings and a beef patty. The patty was eh... wouldn't recommend but the whole fish dinner and chicken wings were on point! Would definitely recommend! 4 stars because I didn't have a chance to interact with the staff or see the interior of the restaurant. Ordered via grub hub.

Happen to be in Arlington, and was headed to "Catfish Connection " for first time (and last) posted hours open till 8 pm arrived at 6:45pm they were no longer taken orders REALLY. But decided to go ahead and dine in Arlington and over. An am glad I did came up on Jamaica gates a family owned restaurant with true authentic Jamaican food amazing. Genuine Jamaican service and great drinks. The vibe made the drive well worth it . Will definitely return "One Love"

Food was fresh and hot, great vibe.. We had the oxtails and jerk chicken.. Will visit again..Drinks we also good

Hit or miss. Maybe it was a bad night for Jamaica Gates, but I'll get right into it. Service was fair. Their Jamaican Patty was good, still was expecting some spice to it. The fried plantains were awesome and the chicken curry and vegetables were satisfying. Caution for bone shards in the chicken though. The rice seemed either day old or over cooked, so that was a miss. Lastly, for food, the Irie bread pudding was dense and tacky; not quite what I expected, and the rum drizzle attempted to make up for the textural mishap. My biggest reasons for the low stars are as follows. We were all served our meal in to-go boxes and disposable cups. I know Covid is still a worry, but the prices made me think we were at a restaurant not a food truck. That being said, on the way out I noticed a sign advertising a happy hour everyday 3pm to 7pm with certain deals like $3 appetizers; we were neither informed of nor charged the happy hour deals for which we present. I would've appreciated if the server had charged us correctly for the happy hour items. I'm not likely to come back for overpriced decent food and overall subpar experience.

Taste is good. Service bad. Portions small and over priced. Ox tails $44 and they give you 2 pieces of ox tails and gravy. Wow

Every single thing we ordered was absolutely amazing!! The steamed fish is to die for, will DEFINITELY be coming back!! The music is warm and the staff is friendly, loved everything we had!! The drinks are strong too!!

I haven't been in a long time, but the food was always great and the live music was always amazing and it was just a great place to be.

This Jamaican spot was pretty good! Food: 4/5 Let's start off with the appetizers ! All that we had were bomb and came out fresh & hot! Sticky citrus Wings were nice and you definitely get the citrus taste that is in its name. The Jamaican beef patty was a nice size and filled full with meat! The plantains at the table were thick and fried to perfection. Now, for the meal I personally the jerk chicken with a side of rice and veggies. The chicken itself was good , but not as spicy as I prefer. I wished you could decided what level of spice the dish was. My friend had the oxtails and they were DELICIOUS ! She was pleased with the meal and the meat was tender and marinated. Now, for dessert I had the last piece of chocolate rum runner cake they had. It came out hot (even though it was to go) . Once I got to eat it the cake was actually hard ... only two people at the table got to order dessert because they were out of options at 8pm. Drinks : 4/5 The drinks were well made! So well that it was a one and done for everyone at the table. One person did get a daiquiri and she was not a fan. Service: 4/5 Slower than want I prefer. Our waitress took our order by course. First drinks, then when we got those appetizers... then when we got those she asked for our entree order etc. Not sure why they is their method, but it made our experience last 3 hours . Beyond that the people working there were all nice! Attentive and excited for us to try their meals. I definitely want to come back! They even had a band setting up for live music when we were leaving. Go give them a try!

I had an amazing dining experience at Jamaica Gates in Arlington! The combination of delicious jerk chicken and fried plantains followed by the delightful Chocolate Rum Runner Cake was absolutely a great feast. The Portland Sampler seems like a great choice to enjoy a variety of Caribbean flavors, and it's clear that you truly enjoyed the experience. Jamaica Gates is a fantastic place for delicious Caribbean food and a mini island escape is sure to resonate with others looking for a flavorful culinary adventure.

So we were in the Arlington/Grand Prairie area this past weekend and ordered from Jamaica Gates. The service was amazing and friendly. Jamaican atmosphere however I ordered the fish and it was horrible, it was the worst I'd ever had. My daughter and son-in-law ordered fish too and agreed with me. Do NOT order the fish. My husband, my son and son n law also ordered some oxtails and other Jamaican curry foods and said it was on point Delicious. So I guess if you want fish, go to a fish place and if you want Jamaican, go to Jamaica Gates. My family rated the Jamician Food at 4 stars.

Never recived my order or a phone call. Can't drive due to medication! I waited for over a hour

Someone was in the kitchen and they couldn't cook. Seriously. Bajan here and highly disappointed. Cabbage uncooked, macaronis pie looked like craft Mac and cheese. Oxtail overcooked and tough and curry dry. Not authentic. And have the nerve to charge high prices. Never again, better off cooking at home.

I was so hungry when I got off work yesterday. Nurses Are Heroes . It was a long day. Stop here ordered the Jerk Chicken, rice and cabbage. It was really good. They actually had cabbage this time not lettuce . Food was plentiful. Not very hot food wasn't warm . I just popped it in oven . I don't use microwaves anymore. It was awesome.

Food / watermelon drink was tremendous . Customer service and wait time did not disappoint. Thanks again

First time here and the food is amazing! I got the trio plate with curry chicken, oxtails and jerk chicken. Flavorful and fulfilling!

Good food and Good portions / the temperature of the food was great. It took me 30 minutes to get home and the food was still nice and warm with good flavor.

Really good jerk chicken with gravy on the side. Delicious in all aspects with a particularly spicy sauce. Quick and efficient takeout service

The food was prepared perfectly. The service was on point. The atmosphere was inviting. I would go back again. Hadn't been since I first moved to the DFW.

Order from grub hub about 5pm on a Friday. There is something off about the food. It's been years since I've been and I was told it was suffering from the diner drive in and dives curse. IYKYK. The food seemed commercialized more than authentic. I can't remember getting soggy skin or green bell pepper in my curry chicken even from my Jamaican friends homes. The potatoes were dark so they must have been old. The rice was way over cooked and wasn't even quality rice grains. And juice/sauce? Non existent. This food seemed like a mashup of Jamaican and Indian and I had to add seasoning. A little slap ya mama helped punch up the flavor as it was bland. The patty's left more to be desired the inside was like baby food worst than that meat from Taco Bell. Please do better.

Felt like I was transported back to the beach in Negril. The rice and peas and cabbage were well seasoned and on point. The jerk shrimp was tender with the right touch of spice that let you taste everything without being overwhelming. I'm so happy my son had a game near here today and gave me an excuse to come. I will be back to try more items next time.