Indianapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on February 05, 2020
The 4 best Caribbean spots in IndianapolisDelicia | Photo: Ashley P./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Caribbean spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Caribbean spots around Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

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1. Delicia

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First on the list is Delicia. Located at 5215 N. College Ave. in Fairgrounds, the Latin American, Mexican and Caribbean spot is the highest-rated Caribbean restaurant in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 514 reviews on Yelp.

2. Havana Cafe

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Next up is Lafayette Square's Havana Cafe, situated at 3839 Moller Road. With 4.5 stars out of 189 reviews on Yelp, the Cuban spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Jamaican Breeze Sports Bar & Grill

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Meadows's Jamaican Breeze Sports Bar & Grill, located at 4189 N. Keystone Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and Caribbean spot 4.5 stars out of 97 reviews.

4. Jamaican Style Jerk

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Jamaican Style Jerk, a Caribbean spot that offers barbecue and more in Crooked Creek, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 120 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7023 Michigan Road to see for yourself.


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