New York/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 24, 2019
Here are Jersey City's top 5 Caribbean spotsRumba's Cafe | Photo: Katrina N./Yelp

Looking for a delicious Caribbean meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Caribbean spots around Jersey City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. Rumba's Cafe

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Topping the list is Rumba's Cafe. Located at 513 Central Ave. in the Heights, the Cuban spot is the highest-rated Caribbean restaurant in Jersey City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 276 reviews on Yelp.

2. Rumba Cubana

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Next up is Rumba Cubana, situated at 235 Pavonia Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 160 reviews on Yelp, this Jersey City location of the regional chain of Cuban spots has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Me Casa Restaurant and Catering

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Me Casa Restaurant and Catering, located at 109 Christopher Columbus Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Latin American and Puerto Rican spot four stars out of 710 reviews.

4. Harry's Daughter

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Harry's Daughter, a gastropub, cocktail bar and Caribbean spot in Bergen-Lafayette, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 162 Yelp reviews. Head over to 339 Communipaw Ave. to see for yourself.

5. O'LaLa Empanadas

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Last but not least, there's O'LaLa Empanadas, which has earned four stars out of 254 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Latin American and Puerto Rican spot at 600 Communipaw Ave in McGinley Square.


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