Reggae Hut

"Reggae Hut isn’t in a rush. Huge windows let in the sun and give the entire place a relaxing natural glow, and lazy ceiling fans spin like they’ve got all the time in the world. There are dishes at this Caribbean spot in the Third Ward like a smoky jerk chicken with a kick you can feel, but not so much that you’re sweating scotch bonnet. The braised oxtail is so tender you could eat it with just a spoon, and it comes with plenty of gravy, making for a rich and decadent meal. You should add an order of the coco bread, just so that you don’t leave any of this very delicious gravy behind. We have no idea how this place isn’t always packed, but that means you can stroll right in any time, day or night, for a comfortable meal that always wows." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Reggae Hut serves classic Jamaican dishes perfect for making a lunch break feel like an extended meal. With jewel-tone murals and ceiling fans that spin like they’ve got all the time in the world, things slow down a bit at this Third Ward spot. Get a flaky beef patty and some cocoa bread for a quick bite, or go full-throttle with a plate of oxtails, rice and peas, and plantains (as long as you have time for a midday nap)." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"When you need food to soothe your soul, there’s no better place in Third Ward than Reggae Hut. This counter-service Caribbean restaurant serves piping-hot beef patties wrapped in golden, flaky crusts that have some sort of aura-healing effect. Feel your worries melt away with each bite of savory stewed oxtails, spicy curried goat, and scotch-bonnet-laced jerk chicken." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Just up the block from Turkey Leg Hut, Reggae Hut has been making staple Caribbean meals for over 25 years. Immune from life’s daily hustle and bustle, the place practically mandates that you stay awhile. While they do a brisk takeout business, we’d rather sit in the lived-in wooden chairs and admire the vibrant murals while taking down golden beef patties. The food here, including some of the best oxtail in Houston leaves us wondering how this place isn’t packed every night. While this isn’t the spiciest Caribbean food you’ll ever have, they have an arsenal of pepper sauce that will have you doubling back to the counter for another order of sorrel tea. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"Reggae Hut, a Third Ward spot that’s been making Caribbean staples for over 25 years, isn’t in a rush. Jewel-tone murals dedicated to Jamaica cover the walls, huge windows give the entire place a natural glow and lazy ceiling fans spin like they’ve got all the time in the world. The braised oxtail is so tender you could eat it with just a spoon and the gravy is best mopped up with an extra order of coco bread, so none is left behind. We have no idea how this place isn’t always packed, but that means you can stroll right in at any time for a meal that’ll have you planning your next trip back to Houston. " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene