Karibbean Cuisine

Food is amazing and customer service is even better. My fiancé is from DR and moved out here 8 years ago. Living in the Bay Area it is hard to find authentic Dominican food so once we found out about this place we had to make the drive! We were not disappointed, it gave him the taste of home he has been missing. Thank you so much for making our trip to LA that much better. We will be back every time we are down, life long customers!

Highly Recommended Dominican Gem! This spot has the best carne guisada, pollo guisado, tres golpes, and a morir soñando that’s absolute perfection. The food is authentic and flavorful, and the customer service is incredibly friendly and easy. I drive over an hour just to eat here—it’s always worth it. A must-try for Dominican cuisine lovers! 🇩🇴

I’ve been coming to eat here for year now, and I can confidently say that it’s the best Dominican food I had outside of Dominican Republic. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to go back to DR for vacation and La Tia brings home to you, not just the food it’s amazing, but La Tia makes you feel home as if you are part of her family and you just stopped by to visit your auntie. It feels like being in my grandma’s backyard and having food, every time I eat here it takes me back to the good days of my childhood, I feel calm and at home and that feeling has no price. Also, my stomach always feels good after eating here, which it’s something I can’t say about a lot of other places. I love getting mangu almost every morning and my husband loves the bacalao. We are truly fortunate that La Tia is here, I was very home sick but at least now I have a little bit of home near by. Also, it’s pet friendly! Our little Husky pup loves tostones and La Tia has other more healthy treats for them too!

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, authentic taste, made with love. I was craving mofongo and they definitely did not disappoint. My friend got the shrimp in garlic sauce. It came with rice and beans and pink potato salad. It was super yummy as well. They offer several tropical juices. We tried tamarindo and guanabana. They were amazing. Definitely going back. My favorite place in LA so far. Bonus points for playing bachata. I felt like I was back in the Caribbean. 🇩🇴

I'm Salvadoran and my husband is Guatemalan; our friends recommended us to try authentic Dominican cuisine and brought us here. I fell in love with the taste, the vibe, and the love we received from "La Tia"! Best Dominican food we've ever tasted and we always come back here whenever we in the mood for some Dominican flavor!

Amazing place with good vibes. Ive been wanting to try this place since it was a food truck ! Its a must go to place in Los Angeles. Good MANGU , salami, cheese, onions are delicious. I had the oxtail too and they do not miss, absolutely delicious . Cannot wait to get another chance to come back and visit La Tia

Before our trip to LA from Maui . we surch for domican food place. And found this one.. we drove one hour to this location.. and it was worth it.. seeing my wife enjoying her people's food was great .. the taste was the best . Does 3 Golpes was even better . Highly recommend.. we will come back again ..

Karibbean Cuisine is a little piece of home 🇩🇴 in LA. La Tía Illonka is a beloved member of the rich and vibrant Dominican community here in LA. We’ve watched her grow her business from caterings, to a food truck and now a restaurant where all are welcomed offering a nostalgic atmosphere we all love and the warmth we all miss from back home. The food is authentic and made with love. Almost anything you would get back home you can get at Karibbean Cuisine. She even hosts a Chimi & Mofongo night every month to continue fostering community. Excited to see the business grow and see more business like this develop in the area for our blossoming Caribbean & Dominican community here in LA - which right now is the largest it’s ever been.

Ai que Rico! This place is a little hard to find but look for the big sign in the Dominxan flag colors and the Dominican flag steamers out front. The parking is OK, I parked near the market next door but there is also some street parking out front and in the neighborhood. I had a transcendent experience here. I am Panamanian and my half Dominican cousin let me know that this restaurant was near to my new place. Panamanian food is very similar, and I grew up eating her (Dominican) mom's delicious food. Since moving to the West Coast, I've had a hard time finding Caribbean food, so I was excited to try this place. I went on a Sunday at 2 pm and there were people eating there but it was not busy. The delicious smell when i walked in confirmed that I was in the right place. The restaurant is of medium/small size. I'd say there are about 14 2-person tables that they arrange to suit parties of different sizes. Their kitchen is open and if you stand the whole time you can watch them cook. The front wall is a large window door that can open and let in the breeze. There were also two tables outside, but they were right on the street. I think if they are more plants to create a wall, I'd be more willing to eat outside. Now for the food. I ordered the yucca relleno de queso (fried cassava ball with white cheese inside), the rabo (oxtail), and the mofongo (mashed plantain with shredded fried pork inside). Yucca might be my most favorite vegetable, and it's so hard for me to find it, so I was incredibly happy to eat this. The yucca was so silky, and it was fried perfectly. The cheese was ooey and gooey, but I wish the cheese were a little saltier, like queso de freir (the way my Tia Nory makes it). The rabo was good. This is a family favorite, but I did not like how fatty the meat was. Regardless, I was bobbing and weaving the fat to make sure I got all that delicious meat off that bone. I recognize that the fat is part of why the meat was so dang tender and juicy. Last the Mofongo. This was the highlight of my meal. I love mofongo and have eaten it all over the world. This may have been the very best mofongo I have ever eaten (I really hope my Tia never reads this review). They presented it in its own wooden mortar (very traditional), and it came with a side of sauce (caldito). There plantain was well mashed with just the right amount of chunks and there was so much of the chicharrones (fried shredded pork) in there, I really didn't need to order another protein on the side. The mofongo would have been enough on its own. The flavor of the mofongo was out of this world, too. I highly recommend this dish. I can't wait to go back and try other things, although that mofongo will be on heavy rotation. I need to come back on the weekend to try the sancocho (soup), and I always want to eat empanadas, and they have a whole selection. I can't wait for my family to visit so that I can bring them here to eat.

Just to set the record straight, your response has some false details, not least of which is that I took an "actitude." I was very polite the entire time I was there, and even noted I'd have to just come back next time as 15+ minutes was not what I could afford just then especially to wait for a scoop of rice that was already made and in front. I believe a person with an attitude would have been unnecessarily rude and walked out, not being friendly as I was and smiling as I did. They probably wouldn't have said they'd come back for food next time. Also note that I gave 3 stars rather than 1 because I believe it wouldn't be otherwise fair as I hadn't actually tried the food yet. I'm glad you don't buy 5 star reviews, as any half-decent, reputable place would not.

I am not very familiar with Caribbean food, but this place feels authentic. The staff was friendly and helpful. Parking was a little challenging, but I parked across the intersection and walked. The food was good and filling. I got take out and didn't see if they had hot sauce in the restaurant. I needed to add a little Frank's Red Hot to get it to my desired spice level. On my next visit, I'd like to try some other dishes.

It's been 6 years since I e had Dominican food after moving to LA from Orlando. I finally found my regular spot and I'm so grateful! Today was my second order and I'm already thinking about my next order!

Sooooo goood! As a Caribbean east coaster, I was too hyped that Karibbean Cuisine finally has a physical location. I followed their food truck for quite some time. The service is awesome. It's a tiny, hot spot! Haha. But anything you order is incredible. You won't regret coming to eat here. Parking is a bit funky in the area, but pull around the block, and you should be able to find something!

Was in the area & my brother said we needed to stop to eat here. HE DEFINITELY WAS RIGHT! Tia's food is amazing! From the Food, Service & Ambiance I felt like I was back home. I ordered the Berenjena Guisada, rice & maduros...FLAVOR in EVERY BITE. When I saw she had Oxtail I had to order a To-Go plate for my husband, which were FIRE! The portions are great as well. Definitely will be back. Thank you so much again Tia!

Good lord this food is Delicious! My husband is Dominican from Brooklyn NY and has lived in southern Cali for over 30 years. There have been very few Dominican restaurants and most have been just okay. But La Tia and team obviously cook with so much love and very deep flavor. We ordered many items and none disappointed. We got it to go because we live about an hour from the restaurant, but it was worth it! We started with the Yucca cheese balls that are huge and the beef pastelitos/empanada. The dough was light and flaky and the beef was seasoned perfectly. We regretted immediately not ordering half a dozen. We also had a chance to watch them make them. Then an order of pork and chicken chicharrones. So crispy with a squeeze of lime set them off. Both came with tostones, which were crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. We followed that up with mundungo(tripe soup) which they only have sat and sun. This is my husbands fav dish by his mother and the depth of flavor was so surprising. We're not going to tell his mom, but this one may be a little better. We wanted the sancocho, but the guy in front of us bought the last bowls. Advice, go early to grab that! Next we ordered the chicken guisado which knocked our socks off. It was served with the Moro (rice mixed with beans) and pink potato salad (pink because there are beets in them). Last, the most tender and expertly sauced rabo/oxtails with rice and red beans and the pasta salad. The meat was so tender that it melted in our mouths. The plantains were sweet and fried to perfection. Thank you KC for making us food that we will be mama back for when she gets here from NY in Feb and for giving my husband a gift from his culture that reminded him deeply of home through your food.

Had the $10 lunch plate special and went back again for the monfongo! Both amazing. Would recommend

This is easily one of my favorite restaurants in all of LA. We have followed Ilonka through her journey through temporary locations to her truck and now to her own proper space, which she deserves so much. Even though this city has so many types of cuisine, it is severely lacking in Latin Caribbean food, and she fills this void with her delicious Dominican delights. We have tried a lot of her dishes and love them all. Some notable favorites are the pollo guisado, beef/chicken empanadas, "picapollo" aka chicken chicharrón served with tostones, but you can't go wrong with anything she makes. She also offers fresh juices to wash down your meal with. As amazing as the food is, what keeps us going back is Ilonka herself. She is a warm, kindhearted person, who welcomes you into her world. She has an immense passion for what she does, and you can feel that her food is made with love because she really cares about highlighting her culture to us. Every Dominican in LA that discovers her is so excited she is here, and for good reason.

My man drove from San Bernardino to finally have a taste of home again! We were more than satisfied with our meal and experience. We had great service, great food, everything about the place made him happy it was great!

This review is long over due! Karibbean Cuisine is my go to for comfort food. Everything is so flavorful and filling. Ilonka truly cooks with love. You can tell she is passionate about feeding her customers and loves to see them enjoying her food. I can't say what my favorite item is because everything I have tried is so good! I would highly recommend trying out her restaurant.

Best Caribbean food! Been following their food truck so happy there is now a sit down place to enjoy their delicious food

I can't begin to describe how much joy visiting Karibbean Cuisine brought me! The food tastes just like my grandmas food back in the DR. The mangu was just perfect and Tia cooked my eggs to perfection golden on the edges and soft on the inside. The service was phenomenal, felt just like home. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back for some homemade goodness!!

¡Que lo que mi gente! Love this place! Parking can sometimes be tricky, but the food and the love from Tia makes it worthwhile everytime! Come and try it all!

The best Dominican food! Always transports me back to NYC feels! Their service is amazing, the head chef is the best!

Wow! This spot feels like home. Being a Dominican New Yorker it's been a struggle living in LA. From the moment I walked it felt like home. The hospitality and service were amazing. The food and the music were so yummy, I'm ordering again today!

Amazing food! Definitely brings something different to LA. Sweetest owner. The chicharron is the best.

Came by to give them another try. Delicious food & amazing customer service! The hospitality was fantastic. Looking forward to returning to enjoy even more menu items.

This place is an answer to my prayers. A legit, authentic, and super high quality DOMINICAN restaurant in Los Angeles!

Food was amazing!!! It was great to see some Dominican representation in Los Angeles and made me feel at home away from home. I wish all the best customers to this restaurant and I would love to see it continue to thrive as the food is delicious with so many different options on the menu!! If you want a true taste of Dominican culture and good food this is the right place for you

The best Caribbean Dominican food I have had in Los Angeles aside from in the Dominican Republic itself great service amazing mofongo, highly recommend

Absolutely terrific. Every member of that staff is so kind and lovely. Living my whole life in LA, I didn't have much exposure to Dominican food. Getting to try this place was just so fantastic. The host was so kind and so helpful. The chef came out and chatted with us, offering us a sample of ox tail which was amazing. The ambiance of the place was exactly what you'd hope for: home-y. Overall, it was a joy and an honor to eat their food for my first time eating Dominican food. Thanks so much and can't wait for next time!

An authentic taste of home! Delicious, reasonably priced with excellent service. Even our picky toddler loves everything on the menu. There aren't many legit Caribbean spots in LA, but this is an easy recommendation

Excellent Dominican food always fresh and great customer service Tia is always there to make sure you have the best Dominican food in town and always make me laughed

Obsessed with the food from here!! The empanadas, tostones with the Mayo-Ketchup, chuletas are bangin. Today I had the fresh strawberry juice for the first time, we literally had 3 of them they were so good. This is best slice of NYC Dominican food! La Tía makes you feel so welcome! Thankful we found this spot

Well if you want to eat something good you go to the food truck call karibbean cuisine to the best dominican food .you get number one service, the best thing of all is la tía she's the best you love her the best food in Los Angeles's

Great authentic Dominican food. The owner is as lovely as the delicious food she serves. So happy they have a brick and mortar now. Can't wait to visit them soon.

This is now a restaurant on Venice soooo good. Check it out highly recommend. Tia is super nice and the food was amazing. Try the mufungo

Review A new restaurant that took the place of another restaurant that was great. Now a Dominican Republican restaurant. Just like the other restaurants that have been in this spot, I wanted to support the local business. And excited to try new food as not being very familiar with Dominican Republican food. I tried a dish one time and the food was tasty. I went in again to try something to drink, and I found the drink itself was very costly. During that interaction, the owner displayed some micro-aggression of disregarding me and her own disappointment, when I turned down the drink. A few weeks later, I returned to try another dish. An employee that had worked at the previous restaurants there was working. I have good rapport with this person and was asking questions about the food. He of course needed to consult with the owner, the same lady that I had experienced a micro aggression previously. There was some confusion regarding the pricing of some of the items nonetheless I purchased. The owner then examined my dish that was served by the employee, judging whether he served too much of the portions. She was making faces of discussed and disapproval. At this point, this was considered some poor customer service and I wanted to inform the owner of my experience with the service. She immediately disregarded my input and asked me to leave the restaurant. Funny enough, the dish I had chose, which was a stewed beef with rice and beans, was tasty. I'm sad to report that I will not be coming back to this place due to the customer service. If you seek additional input, see additional reviews that I had read regarding a similar experience here on Yelp.

I love this spot, I was introduced to Dominican food in NY the summer before 9/11 and loved it! But being from LA I don't think I ever saw it anywhere. So when I found this spot on Yelp in our neighborhood I was excited to give it a try but also a little nervous, it's hard to live up to NY Dominican food... Well, this food is legit! And I've tried everything on the Menu, but my favorite thing to get is the Mini Bowl, it's a simple bowl of rice, beans, potato salad and the most delicious, fall off the bone chicken this side of the Mississippi. (Secret note, I always ask for a little extra sauce! Cuz it's freaking incredible).

DIABLO COÑO PERO ESTO ESTA DELICIOSO! Mexican girl here, came with my Dominican husband and he approved. Incredibly friendly service, gave us some chicharrones for free. Everything was cooked to perfection and perfectly seasoned. It was crunchy where it needed to be and fell of the bone when it mattered. So, so good. My husband literally said, "siento que estoy comiendo en mi casa". This is a MUST. The mini bowl is truly delicious!

So delicious!! I am so grateful for Tia Ilonka and Karibbean Cuisine for bringing truly authentic Dominican food to the fabric of Los Angeles. You can taste the love in every bite!

This is the real deal everything was delicious I got the tres golpes the stewed beef passion fruit juice and slice of Dulce de Leche cake I wanted to eat it all in one sitting but the portions were so huge I was full I love this place I'll be coming here once a week for now on

Best original Dominican food in Los Angeles! Locally close to West Hollywood and Beverly Hills

What an amazing find. Incredible staff and absolutely delicious food. We got the shrimp (scrumptious) as well as chicken and everything was so perfect. Please go support this wonderful restaurant and try some cuisine that might be new to you.

First off, La Tia is so welcoming and really sweet. LA doesn't really have many Caribbean spots, especially not Dominican foods. We tried the pollo guisado, rabos, arroz con grandules, habichuelas, both types of salads (simple and potato), yuca and of course, tostones. Everything was tasty! Also had chinola (passion fruit) juice, so good! Definitely coming back to try something else.

Being from New York and Dominican of course I've been waiting for an authentic Dominican spot since I moved to LA about 15 years ago. I'm super excited a place exists! The food was delicious and the service was welcoming. I felt like I was back at home. I wish I can give this place 10 stars!

La Tia's Mofongo is the best I've ever had. Highly recommend this authentic little spot for great food and a little fire fly service from La Tia.

Pedí bistec encebollado, un pastelito de pollo (empanada) y jugo de chinola (maracuyá). Me encantaron los tres y me acordaron de vivir en Washington Heights, Manhattan. Extraño mucho a esa comunidad y comer aquí me trajo un chin (poquito) de nostalgia. Si estés en Culver City o Mid-City debes venir; está en la frontera de las dos. Y si nunca has probado comida dominicana, debes.

The food was delicious, staff were friendly. Sitting inside and outside. Very busy. Excited she now has a restaurant instead of the food truck. Don't let location throw off. It's right the corner. Owner still working on the restaurant to her personal touch. It worth the drive. Definitely will be returning. My friends had the chicken, beef stew and I had the Felix all delicious

Excelente comida Dominicana,sabrosa ,abundantes porciones y una atención personalizada por su propietaria La Tía Ilonka García. Altamente recomendada, Éxitos,bendiciones y en Victoria.

Unbelievable food. Sweet people. Already counting the hours till I can go back. Nothing left to say.

Very lucky to find the business on the yelp. Glad to discover Dominican food in west side. Service was friendly and quick. Had chicken and beef mini bowls and looking forward to try other dishes soon.

Yo this is the best Dominican food I've tasted on The west coast ! I drove from San Diego and had to try this spot out ! Try the Dominican fry chicken or the oxtail with a pasetilos too !!! Everything is good seriously

Absolutely amazing! I work nearby and I pick up food for the entire office here usually twice a week. The food is so fresh and you can really taste the love that was put into making it. Auntie, the owner, is always there with a smile cooking up your order and cracking jokes. Everything I've tried on the menu is so delicious and unique, there really isn't any other place like it in LA. Inside the restaurant feels like an old cafe with the big open windows and decorations and they are always playing great music. The stewed beef and Dominican spaghetti are my favorite, also highly recommend the empanadas and camarillo plate. Total hidden gem, places like this are so hard to find in LA. Can't recommend this spot enough, delicious food, great service, and quality you can taste. Check it out!!!

I had to stop by and try all of the food trucks parked down La Cienega, and this one by far was unique as there aren't many well known Dominican food spots in LA. Everything here is made to order. What's great is that they're playing all sorts of Caribbean music, which makes you want to groove while waiting for your order. I ordered the potato balls, but they had trouble making them, and was offered empanadas instead. I tried one cheese and one chicken, and the crust was flakey and soft; the fillings for each were pretty good. The service was also great, and I will definitely stop by again to finally try out the potato balls... stay tuned!

The most amazing food! The best flavors of Dominican Republic! Everything has so much flavor! Had been dying to try this place and when I did I fell in love

This is my experience as a Caribbean. The food 100/10 great tasty food, service was phenomenal! The energy and vibes are immaculate. The owner was sweet! lovely women owned business! Would come again and again! If you're in LA stop by and get your Dominican food!

I can't believe this place has 5 stars. I'm a lover of carribean food but I've never had Dominican food. I come in and I tell the woman behind the counter we've never had Dominican food and what could she recommend. She didn't humor me even a little bit. She literally said it's up to me. I wanted to try the fish that looked yummy but went for oxtails playing it safe. It was edible. Not terrible but not really good either. Maybe the fish would have been better but even when I told the lady I was trying to decide between the two she couldn't simply say what her preference was to make a suggestion. That was annoying and then I felt like she kinda just had an attitude like my questions were annoying her. Basically it wasn't good vibes and then the food was mediocre on top of that.