It had been a while since I've had authentic Jamaican food so when I came across Caribbean Hot Pot Grill I had to try it. and I'm glad I did. I ate jerk chicken, red beans and rice, fried plantain and cabbage. DELICIOUS! Next time I'm in Houston I will be back for sure. The island vibe was great and the hospitality was the icing on the cake.

One of the best Jamaican spots I found in Houston being from NYC where it's the capital of Caribbean culture.

This IS my favorite Jamaican restaurant in Houston and it's not even close. This was the first Jamaican place I tried many years ago and since then I've tried a number of other other places and they just haven't hit the same for me. I've tried places that are staples and even a place that was directly recommended by a Jamaican but they just weren't Caribbean Hot Pot. I have not tried the full extent of their menu but I can say that not once have I not enjoyed what I've eaten. I'm pretty ordinary in my typical order from here, as I usually get a large Jerk Chicken plate. They are my favorite jerk chicken because it's not dry and is very flavorful. They also aren't stingy with the jerk sauce and literally the way they serve their jerk chicken is how I expect the dish to be served. The plate comes rice and peas, plantains and a carrot and cabbage mix. Again all of these are delicious to me. The rice and peas are cooked well and pair well with the jerk sauce over it. The plantains are cooked to a nice texture that really pulls out the flavor to me. I don't like overly soft plantains and theirs is a nice balance. The carrot and cabbage mix is well flavored and for a vegetable side feels indulgent, instead of like something you should be eating for a healthy balance. The patties are honestly a mandatory for me. I've literally called and been told they didn't have any left and decided to wait until another day. That's not to say the main meal isn't worth eating alone but the patties are just the kiss over the top that I need. I like the chicken patty but the beef patty is just love. I'm guaranteed to get at least two and not want to share them. Their Curry Goat is also a very delicious meal but I no longer eat goat but if I did it is definitely worth trying. There are many other items I want to give a try just because of how much I enjoy my typical order but I love my normal order so much that it's hard to not get it. From a service standpoint there are times when more customer friendliness is desired but other times it is cool. Perhaps it's a cultural thing at times so I'm okay with it as long as they keep doing what they do in the kitchen. The vibe of the place is cool and has an authentic feel and I don't think I've spoken to anyone there who doesn't have a Jamaican accent and that makes me feel good that I'm getting real Jamaican food. They have music flowing there at times and it can really just have a good feel. They also have other locations now and a food truck that has come in clutch for me after a night out. This location is really in the cut and not a big sign but it is more than worth the extra look to pull in for a bite or two or twenty.

So the goat curry was tasty and had just the right amount of spice. It also included cabbage, but it needed like 2-3 more minutes of cooking. However, for the first time I actually enjoyed the seasoning on the cabbage. Other experiences with local Caribbean restaurants the cabbage came off as an after thought with minimal flavor. This version was good so I didn't mind the crunchy cabbage as much. The rice and peas was flavorful, but was just too soft for my liking. Back to the curry goat portion was good for the price however I was annoyed by the bones that were served with no meat attached. If I was a dog I would be ecstatic but unfortunately I'm not so that is my only issue. The staff was nice and friendly. I popped in for a quick lunch and enjoyed the music also. Please stop by and try them out.

Best jerk I've ever tasted!! No ... Curry goat... Amazing! Brown stew chicken didn't come with any veggies but the flavor was there. I wish it had more sides to pick from. The lady taking my order was a little stand offish but if the food hitting like it's supposed to I'll put up with a little rudeness. lol & the food is definitely good.

First time customer. I had the jerk chicken lunch special and spicy beef pattie. This place is full of Jamaican influenced decor and music jamming --a little too loud to enjoy lunch with a friend -- but I had takeout so it was no problem. Service was fast The chicken was well prepared and quite tasty along with the rice and cabbage sides The pattie was yummy with flaky crust. Definitely will be back to try more! Ate too fast to take pic of food but did capture this pic before I left.

The oxtail plate with cabbage, plantain, rice and peas definitely hit the spot. Then they are not stingy with the oxtails. They provided great customer service and the ambience was giving Caribbean. The flavor was right as well, I would definitely come back!!!

Best home cooked Jamaican food in Houston. (I'm particular about mine. If granny's foot is not in itI don't want it lol!) I was missing home and needed a pick me up. This spot was just fabulous! They have live music on Friday and Sunday brunch with music. True to my heart! Thank you!

I don't think I've ever ordered a Togo meal and it was prepared, bagged and ready to go before I could even pay! Needless to say, service was friendly and quick. The food was hot and delicious. I ordered a SMALL stewed chicken plate that lasted two meals, easily! It can with rice/peas, plantain, & cabbage. I def could've used some more spice, but was good. We also ordered ordered 5 meat patties, which deceptively looked unfresh sitting under the heating lamp, but were very warm, flaky, and tasty indeed! There were tables inside with what looked like a bar off to one side, so maybe they host events there. I'm not sure. But this place did not disappoint!

Arrived around 8:30pm on Wednesday and found the lights on with all the chairs up. My husband went in and asked if we can sit to eat as we had driven there after calling and confirming that they close at 9pm- they said yes and took down some chairs so we could sit. The lady at the cashier was relatively nice compared to the service and attitude usually given at Caribbean restaurants. The food was food but unfortunately was barely even warm. -jerk chicken: would have preferred charred flavor like other Jamaican spots have. -rice and peas: okay flavor, a bit mushy -cabbage: not oily, and not lightly pickled like other places. Tastes simply of steamed cabbage. -fried sweet plantain: saturated in oil as if cooked in old oil.