In search of a new favorite Caribbean spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Caribbean restaurants around Jersey City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
1. Rumba's Cafe
Topping the list is Rumba's Cafe. Located at 513 Central Ave. in the Heights, the Cuban restaurant is the highest-rated spot to score affordable Caribbean food in Jersey City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 286 reviews on Yelp. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Rumba's Cafe serves a rotating menu of daily sandwiches, soups and platters of meat, rice and beans.
2. O'LaLa Empanadas
Next up is McGinley Square's O'LaLa Empanadas, situated at 600 Communipaw Ave. The Puerto Rican restaurant offers 20 varieties of savory and sweet empanadas, such as La Bachata, with beef and sweet plantain, and the Love Potion, with warm guava and cream cheese. With four stars out of 256 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
3. GNR's La Concha
The Heights' GNR's La Concha, located at 384 Central Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Dominican spot 4.5 stars out of 63 reviews. Check out this casual spot for daily meat and seafood specials, available for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
4. Henry's Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery
Last but not least, there's Henry's Caribbean Cuisine and Bakery, a Lafayette favorite with 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews. This spot offers classics like curried goat, stewed oxtail, fresh-baked cakes, handmade ginger beer and more. Stop by 475 Martin Luther King Drive to hit it up the next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
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