Reggae Hut
Caribbean restaurant · Fourth Ward
4814 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77004
Highlights
Flavorful Caribbean classics like oxtails, jerk chicken, & patties
Flavorful Caribbean classics like oxtails, jerk chicken, & patties
"Reggae Hut quietly serves the best Jamaican food in the city. All of the classics are accounted for at this Third Ward spot—jerk chicken doused in scotch bonnet that’ll raise your basal temperature a few degrees, caramelized plantains that could pass as dessert, and oxtails served in a pool of rich, spiced gravy. Even making a sandwich of flaky patties filled with spiced beef and slightly sweet cocoa bread can inspire someone to take an extra long lunch. Add in the sounds of Sister Nancy and a crisp ting soda, and you might find yourself getting another beef patty to go." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"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 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
"A Third Ward staple for Caribbean food, Reggae Hut has been serving killer oxtail for over 25 years. Tender and sweet, both the oxtail and the gravy here have a spicy kick from scotch bonnet peppers. While some places are notorious for skimping out on the gravy, the oxtail at Reggae Hut comes smothered in hearty gravy, which often has a few bits of the oxtail in each spoonful. Take a load off at one of the well-loved tables, dig into the oxtail with rice and peas, and get a side of cocoa bread to soak up any leftover gravy." - gianni greene
"Open for over 25 years, the Caribbean classic Reggae Hut makes some of the best oxtails in Houston. The food here leaves us wondering how this Third Ward restaurant isn’t packed every night. Because even though they have a brisk takeout business, we’d rather hang out and admire the murals while taking down golden beef patties." - chelsea thomas
