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Cool Vybz Jamaican Restaurant · North Mountain
Cool Vybz serves Jamaican plates on West Northern Avenue, including jerk, curry, and brown stew chicken. The lunch special pairs a chicken choice with rice and peas and cabbage. Curry chicken is slow-cooked, and the dining room's Jamaican colors and music give the counter a lively feel.
Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen · North Mountain
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.
Island Grill AZ · Encanto
Island fried chicken with a crispy cut of meat and a luscious interior marinated in secret spices, served at inexpensive lunch prices. It is a longtime favorite for a fast, affordable island plate, and the line moves quickly through the midday rush.
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.