Phoenix, AZ
For Caribbean in Phoenix, the local food press points to Cool Vybz Jamaican Restaurant, Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen, and Caribbean Palm Scottsdale. Picks from Phoenix New Times, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Phoenix New Times. Updated July 2026.
Cool Vybz Jamaican Restaurant · Phoenix
A reader-voted favorite built on chef Nakia Raymond's curry goat and a thickly spiced, gelatin-loaded oxtail. The jerk carries a real Scotch bonnet blast under the char, and the short menu packs layers of flavor into every plate it sends out.
Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen · Phoenix
A signature oxtail marinated a day ahead and slow-cooked, from a counter that built its name on home-style island cooking rather than a full sit-down menu. It is one of the Valley's steadier Caribbean spots for a quick, unfussy plate.
Caribbean Palm Scottsdale
Pan-seared saltfish and conch fritters seasoned with fresh herbs, a Scottsdale outpost with a broader Caribbean menu than the jerk-focused spots elsewhere. It is a solid pick for saltfish specifically, which is harder to find around the Valley than curry or jerk.
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