Perle des Antilles Caribbean Restaurant & Market

🙋🏾‍♀️I’ve been to this Haitian restaurant a few times and it did not disappoint. I get cravings for Haitian food because I used to live in South Florida where Haitian restaurants and the community are very prominent near South Beach, Miami. I frequented the restaurants in the Broward County area since I lived there. So, whenever I’m in Dallas, I go to this particular restaurant for Haitian food because it’s the only Haitian restaurant within my vicinity. I believe it’s the only Haitian restaurant in Dallas. Everything is flavorful from the Griot, to the mushroom rice, which is a black rice, to the plantain, which is the unsweetened version and also known as Tostones. It comes with a sauce that you can douse on the food or dip the plantain in for a little more umf. The restaurant staff are customer friendly. The primary language spoken by the staff is Haitian Creole. However, they can still take your order in English, but you may want to order in person at the restaurant and not over the phone if you can’t speak Haitian Creole. If you like Haitian food or you want to try it check this place out. It’s authentic Haitian food, the real deal. 🇺🇸🇭🇹☮️ Love,Light, Peace, Community, Care

If you’re anywhere near Arlington, TX, you have to check out La Perle Des Antilles. This place is a true hidden gem serving authentic Haitian flavors that hit the soul. I ordered the lunch special — Haitian fried chicken in sauce, crispy Haitian fritters (Marinade), white rice, black beans (sauce pwa nwa), and pickliz — and let me tell you… WOW. And yes, you absolutely need to pair it with a cold Cola Couronne to complete the experience. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly moist and tender on the inside, drenched in rich, flavorful sauce. The white rice was cooked just right, fluffy and fresh. And the black beans (sauce pwa nwa)… hmmmmmm. So well-seasoned, hearty, and comforting — you can taste the love in every bite. The pickliz added that perfect spicy kick to balance everything out. The Marinade fritters were golden, crispy, and packed with flavor — the perfect starter or side. And the best part? All of this was just $14. You can’t beat that for the quality and portion size. I highly encourage everyone to go support this restaurant. If you want authentic Haitian cuisine done right, La Perle Des Antilles is the spot. I’ll definitely be back! 🇭🇹🔥 Make sure to bring cash

With my mom living in Chicago, I am always craving Haitian food. And this place does not disappoint! Every dish is delicious and the service is great. I even had my graduation dinner here. Plenty of sitting. And a mini grocery store in the back. I HIGHLY recommend if you’re looking for authentic Haitian cuisine :)

Yo first time hittin a Haitian spot since I moved to Texas and I’m not gonna lie… they did it right. Food was straight fire, flavors on another level, and the vibes were on point the whole time. Everything felt mad authentic, like a real taste of home. Big love to the whole team y’all really reppin’ the culture. Keep doin’ your thing, for real.

First, let me start by saying this review was difficult to write — but necessary. I genuinely hope that by sharing my experience, others will feel encouraged to share honest feedback as well, and that management takes it into consideration. When I moved to Dallas from New York almost three years ago, there wasn’t a single Haitian restaurant in the DFW metroplex. When this restaurant opened in 2024, I was honestly excited. As a Haitian leaving behind all of my favorite spots in NY, this felt nostalgic and long overdue. Naturally, I didn’t mind making the drive from downtown Dallas to Arlington to support. Unfortunately, I’ve eaten here several times, and each experience has been disappointing in different ways. Either the wait times are excessive, they’re out of common menu staples like chicken, the portions are extremely small for the price, or the credit card machine isn’t working. The prices are also very high — I’ve never seen a fritay priced at over $40 anywhere, and I’ve eaten at Haitian restaurants around the world. While Haitian restaurants aren’t always known for five-star customer service (lol) IYKYK, what they sometimes lack in polish they usually make up for in flavor, generous portions, fair pricing, and efficiency. Sadly, that place lacks all of that— my experience here has been disappointing. My most recent visit is what prompted this review. I called to place an order yesterday and was told they were out of chicken. I asked what was available and was given three options, including turkey, so I chose that since I was already close by. I did politely share that many customers drive from far distances and that keeping staple items stocked would be helpful. Shortly after placing the order, the manager called me back. I initially thought it was to inform me they were out of turkey as well. Instead, she told me, “I don’t want anyone eating from my restaurant out of obligation.” I explained that I chose turkey simply because chicken was unavailable and I was already nearby. She repeated her statement. As a customer — and as someone who understands small business — it was surprising to receive a call essentially discouraging me from ordering. It felt unprofessional and dismissive. Thankfully she did me a favor—the food and experience aren’t worth the driving distance. This is also not my first uncomfortable exchange with management. I truly want this business to succeed. The Haitian community in DFW deserves a restaurant that reflects our culture well — not just in food, but in hospitality and professionalism. I hope improvements are made.

I’ve been a loyal customer for years and have always appreciated the authentic Haitian flavors this restaurant offered. I live an hour away, yet I would gladly make the drive because the food was consistently worth it. Unfortunately, my last few orders have shown a noticeable decline in both quality and taste. The oxtail, in particular, has had an unusual smell and doesn’t seem to be cleaned or prepped properly. There is significantly more fat left on the meat than before, which was never an issue in the past. It feels like there may be a change in the kitchen staff, and if so, proper retraining or oversight may be needed to maintain the restaurant’s standards. The owner has always been a very kind and welcoming person, but I haven’t seen her in a while during my visits. I completely understand having other priorities, but as a long-time customer, I believe it may be time to step in and evaluate what’s happening day-to-day, as the overall experience is starting to deteriorate. Additionally, I often call ahead to place my order since I travel a full hour to get there. I’m asked to call again when I’m 10 minutes away, yet even with that, the food is still not ready upon arrival or unavailable ( even after being told it was ) . To improve customer convenience, especially for those traveling from afar, accepting payments over the phone or offering an online ordering system could make a significant difference. My intention is not to criticize harshly but to offer honest feedback. This restaurant is one of the few that represents Haitian cuisine in the area, and I would love to see it continue to thrive. I hope these concerns are taken seriously and improvements are made, because the potential and history of this establishment deserve to be upheld.

Im 100% hatian from south florida the food is not good. First , i work nearby and placed a future doordash pick up order for 3:30 since i would be getting off at that time. I had wanted to ensure i had enough time to pick up my son by 5 pm at daycare all the way across town which takes 1 hr to get to. Upon arriving to the restaraunt i told the cashier im picking up my doordash order. He said “doordash??! We dont do doordash right now its down” sooo you mean doordash has my $40 for an order that doesnt exisit?? That’s issue # 1. So im like okay i still got some wiggle room with my time and decided to replace my order in person and wait. When it came time to pay he asked if i have cashapp or doordash?? Um yes but why? Because their payment system is down. Issue # 2. I pay and wait. Then i get the food and its reheated food. You can tell it is. The diri cole was dry and hard and the griot looked “ashy” and hard thats a sign of refried griot, griot being cooked too long, or overfried. I’m a cook so i know the signs when food isnt fresh. And i know what a fresh griot complete plate should look like. Again im from south florida where there is numerous of haitian restaraunts and literally just came from visiting the weekend prior to this encounter so the difference in price and quality was astonishing. The macaroni had good flavor but was greasy and not your typical macaroni au gratin texture. Pickliz was toooo fresh if you know what I mean. Smh just overall disappointing i dont see this establishment lasting too long. Oh and i ended up being late to pick up my son waiting 30 mins for old food. :( All in all i would not go back and wish Karlene was still cooking and had her “Taste of Miami” restaraunt still open :( the food there was soooo damn good man.

I haven’t had authentic Haitian food since living in Tampa, Florida, and let me tell you—the food here is absolutely delicious! 🇭🇹🍽️🔥 The customer service is EXCELLENT, and they treated me like family from the moment I walked in. 🤍🥰 I highly recommend not only coming here yourself, but also telling your friends—especially if you love fresh, flavorful Caribbean food! 🌴🍛✨ May God bless this business now and forevermore. In Jesus’ name, amen! 🤍✝️🤍

Fresh food, hot and delicious!! Plenty of options to explore flavors I have no experience with at home! Great customer service, greeted with a smile. I very clean and spacious venue, decorated in everything Haitian I loved it. I will be sure to return and try something more adventurous for sure!!

I truly dislike leaving bad reviews, but tonight after driving 30 mins to support a business and food that I love, I was let down. I arrived and waited with no one to greet me at the counter, only for a young man to walk in after 5 mins of me and my wife waiting to be told there was no food available. This place seems to be going downhill from when I first visited. I don't know if I could ever come back after tonight's experience : (

If you're experiencing Haitian cuisine for the first time and you're close to Arlington, TX, this place is a perfect start. Spacious and they have games like UNO, Dominoes.

Very good, tasty Caribbean foods just like back home! The owner is very nice and makes you feel welcome!

Food and service was great! The griot hot, tender and flavorful! Loved it and I will definitely return. Thank you for the positive experience!

This was a great Birthday Gift to my self. I love and miss my country and this place brings home to Texas. This is the best spot in Texas to eat some réal Haitian food. Actually this is the only restaurant in Texas that's serves home made Haitian food. The service was fabulosa. It's a family restaurante and the music is wonderfull. It's a family friendly environment. My kids really enjoyed playing on the Little stage. I also enjoyed that fact they have a market store that you can buy food and other things. I purchased real Haitian haïr oil from there and I'm excited to try it. The food was very flavorful. Best ending to my 28th Birthday. Thank you for the great atmosphère and positive vibe. Merci beaucoup it was a vibe.

Usually when you go to spots on Abram , or Division and they're usually older staples that are worn down or half done and kind of drab.. THIS IS NOT THE CASE HERE!! Very clean and the Chef was delighted to walk me through the menu. She was certainly passionate about her food because it was absolutely delicious!! The red beans and rice was flavorful and the beans weren't overcooked and hard, rice was cooked perfectly and you could tell it wasn't reheated. The plantain was very well prepared and the Haitian Mac & Cheese (actually rigatoni I think but who cares) was creamy and seasoned. The fried chicken was definitely the star of this dish. Seasoned and naked fried it was perfectly done and everything was made promptly. Honestly I'd go back and wait 45 minutes for this food. Check this place out

Zero stars... called said heading over (30min drive) to get certain food item. Owner said come and once I arrived, she said they were all out.. only explanation was, "had large order to fulfill" You can't leave voicemail wen u call if someone don't pick up.... when they pick up, hang up on you constantly... this place rated 5stars because of "close friends" and family... real public think differently. I work in customer services and this isn't that. Food is also sub-par to say the least. Will NEVER BE BACK!!!! Shame also cause closet Haitian place to me coming to a state were they don't have lots of Haitian restaurants. Waisted my time and drive for overpriced boulette ($20 for 5 small pieces)

I was craving some Haitian food as I found out about this place on TikTok a few months ago. Being from NYC and moving to Dallas I knew it'd be hard to find Haitian food here but once I heard about it I was happy and when I went there, I can honestly say it did not disappoint. I had the legume with diri avek djon djon (mushroom rice or what Americans call Black Rice), the legume was on point so good. It honestly taste like authentic Haitian food like my mom and aunties would cook. My wife had the pork and it was so good and succulent. I don't usually eat pork but I had to for this. Really good food, service was also good. Portion were huge, so huge my wife save half of her food for dinner later

I've been to this Haitian restaurant twice now. My first visit was absolutely stellar--delicious food, bold flavors, and great service. I was genuinely excited to come back. Unfortunately, the second visit was a major letdown. They were out of several main dishes, including the goat (again), the meatballs (boullet), and other items we were looking forward to. We settled for jerk chicken, which was okay, but not memorable. It was pretty dry. The Haitian meat patty was a 0/10--dry, burnt at the bottom, and barely had any meat inside. It felt like eating a plain Hawaiian roll. The mac & cheese was bland, lacked seasoning, and the cheese had no flavor, literally zero. We specifically ordered djon djon rice with our meals but were given regular rice and beans instead. It took us over an hour to get there, and sadly, it just wasn't worth it. Don't think we'll be back.

I have been searching for Haitian food in the DFW area for years!!! Finally found this restaurant... and they did not disappoint!!! Food is absolutely delicious and is authentic Haitian food. You must try the Griot (fried pork) with Djon Djon Rice (black mushroom rice), white rice with sos pwa (a bean sauce to top rice), and Legume (a veggie stew with meat). And don't forget to get extra Pikliz (a spicy "coleslaw like" condiment). Service is great. And ambiance is great with Haitian music and videos playing.

Amazing food and staff are super nice and helpful, especially if you're new to trying Haitian food. The fried whole fish was amazing and the sides are delicious.

INCREDIBLE food and top notch service. I saw a TikTok this week of Hatian food and was super intrigued so I looked up where I could buy it and this was the only place in DFW that sells it. Holy cow, my expectations were exceeded. I wanted to try the Hatian meatballs and black rice, both of which they had and they were AMAZING. I ordered the Griot as well bc the lady recommended it and it was so good. She also threw in some yucca and rice and beans on the side for free for us to try since it was our first time. It took about 20min for the food to come out, I ordered the fresh soursop juice and due to the delay they gave us another one on the house. (It was incredible) they also have a small shop inside and I was able to buy a few medications you don't normally see OTC anywhere else. My buddy wanted to buy an air freshener and they actually gave it to him for free. We drove 50min to try this place and I will definitely be making the drive again. Totally recommend this place if you wanna try Hatian food, it was top notch.

To not be Haitian I was amazed that they had all the options available. I picked up food from here for a family who is Haitian. They thoroughly enjoyed the food that they were able to try. The service provided was amazing. I was educated to the beverage options. The was enough room for a large group. It was very clean. Unfortunately, there was a mix up with so this is all we were able to try but it was Good: ⁃ 4 drinks of Malta (non alcoholic) / Couronne Fruit Champagne Tropical Flavor ⁃ Banan Peze ⁃ Mushroom (Djon Djon) Rice / PIKLIZ Now if you want Patty you will need to come early because they are typically sold out by 2pm.

Great Hatian food and worth the visit! Had the Griot and rice with beans. As well as the chicken.

The food is good and plentiful- super authentic. I felt like I was in Haiti! Great atmosphere and friendly service.

10/10 bring the whole family plenty of food to share... one of the most authentic experiences of Haitian food Iv tried in Texas! Service was impeccable and everything was fresh and made to order, so there will be a little wait time but so worth it

Quickly writing this as I finish my food! Ordered the Akra, Plantains (Unsweetened), Rice and Beans, Goat (Tasso) and that's all. Food was delicious and I love spiciness (Even past unpleasant), I've got to say though not unpleasantly spicy, it had the PERFECT spice/flavor ratio. Also, a mistake happened with something with the food, Molly (the owner), handled it was grace, understanding and kindness, I appreciate her and the establishment she represents/owns. Food great, atmosphere great, service & ambiance great!

I absolutely love La Perle des Antilles!!! I am leaving this review after my second time dining here and I have bad nothing to say! The food is superb and speaks for itself; everything is flavorful and made with love. Coming across Haitian food in the DFW was once difficult, but now, I am so happily grateful for La Perle. The griot, banan peze and diri djondjon (fried pork plantain and mushroom rice) are to die for, especially with their fresh pressed soursop juice!! They have a wide variety of refreshments as well, and if you're stuck on what to order, be sure to ask the ever friendly Ms Molly for recommendations. Her and everyone here is so kind and attentive. Please don't hesitate to come dine here as it is important to support small businesses :)

I'm a Dominican who never tried Haitian food before, so I am so grateful I had the amazing pleasure of trying Haitian food from Perle Des Antilles! The flavor is authentic and vibrant. My favorite part of the food is how health conscious the chef is!! Other customers mentioned the same to her The service was great, very friendly and patient staff. The ambiance is also great with many Latin American countries and Caribbean islands represented in the music and merchandise. Though the owner did mention that they're currently in the process of pushing out inventory from the previous owner, so I expect there will be even more variety soon!

I promise you when you go to heaven this food will be there. The service was phenomenal and the vibes were immaculate. I would want to eat this everyday for the rest of my life. I had the oxtail, Mac n cheese, and the sweet plantains. To die for!!!

Amazing food and customer service! The owner and her daughters I believe were very kind and well mannered young ladies, who gave and displayed truly exceptionally customer service. A great hidden gem in Arlington, TX and more people should know about it. The entrees come with a main and two sides. I recommend to try everything if you can. If you want true Haitian and authentic comfort food, this is the place to go. They are not just a Haitian restaurant, but also a Caribbean market that sells Caribbean delicacies from snacks to drinks and beers. 20/10 recommend. I will definitely be coming back and bringing friends.

Awesome very delicious food. It's about time Dfw area has a TRUE and authentic Haitian restaurant. I love it!

Food was okay; too pricy for small portions. Service was by 2 pre teens, not really sure that that's legal. Ambience needed improvement-audio was sketchy, and place needed artwork or paint.

This restaurant saved me on the January 1st! Anyone accustomed to the Haitian culture knows soup joumou is the main dish on that day and Perle des Antilles was the only place to have that in the DFW area. Service was great and they had some good music I haven't heard in long time in the background. Will definitely come back to try more!