Margo Caribbean & Canadian — Restaurant in Ottawa

The best part about coming here is the service ; the guy at the counter is a great salesman, super sociable, and talks with his customers. He explained the menu right when I got in, and said I couldn't go wrong! I chose the fried goat cubes (medium for $14) plus a poutine ($6). The fried goat is a customer favourite apparently, and I can see why! The meat is goat-ey in taste, and fried well, not oily. A tiny bit dry, but tasty nonetheless! The plate comes with rice with peas or rice with bean sauce, and I got the rice with peas; it goes super well with the sauce that is given (although it could be a bit more stronger in taste but that's just my preference). I wish it came with more plantains, it came with 1 piece that was fried perfectly and I savoured it slowly. For $14 it was a bit pricy, but worth it since it's authentic and fresh. As for the poutine, it was ok considering they are an ethnic restaurant and not a food truck; I knew before ordering that it might not be the best idea, but I was craving poutine too much! The gravy was deliciously thick and not too salty, and I was impressed with the amount of curds (although they were not squeaky). It would be better if the fries were crispier, but it was a solid poutine that hit the spot! I will be back for sure! He showed me the fried chicken, which looked really appetizing and fried well. I also want to try the creole chicken with sauce, and the fried pork...I'm already drooling thinking about it! Listening to the guy at the counter talk with customers makes the experience really entertaining/lively, and I left with a lifted mood. Stellar example of...

Server was nice and the restaurant had a homey, hole-in-the-wall vibe, but the food was expensive for what we got.

If you get a meal and a drink, after tax it would be ~$40 per person. I got multiple meals because it was my first time trying this Haitian place, but I unfortunately will not be coming back.

The fish and the beef were seasoned well but very dry. The menu listed that the whole fish is $25-30 so you will get charged somewhere in that range (I got charged $30).

The fried chicken was also seasoned well, but felt hard to bite (dry). Photo is of the large-sized fried chicken set. The sauce was tasty though! But for $26 (pre-tax) I was hoping that the chicken pieces would be juicier and easier to chew.

The bottled drinks were $7 each (got the limonade). It was my first time trying Haitian lemon soda “limonade”, and it was nice and easy to drink, but for $7 felt a bit expensive.

The pikliz were nice to try—they have a strong vinegar taste so you’d enjoy them if it you like vinegar chips or vinegar soaked fries.

The fried plantains were also nice—they are comparable to having fried potatoes so it was nice to try.

If it’s your first time trying Haitian food it would be interesting to visit, but it is expensive for what you get.

If I ever visit again in the future I wish to see that the restaurant improves its fried food. Their seasoning was tasty and I think I would’ve enjoyed the food more if the meat dishes...

Found them on google and wanted to try it since I like supporting small business.

Waited 5 mins for my meal and was happy to wait

Upon payment I was told to put my email to receive receipt and I said no I want a physical copy their attitude quickly changed as a lady came out the back after me hearing her losing it, preceded to tell me they don't offer paper receipts cause of the environment all while handing me my food in a platic container and in a plastic bag with a plastic fork! I insisted and was given a receipt and told next time I gotta do it by email. So I took the time to look it up and it's actually illegal to not provide a physical receipt when asked so please update your obviously fake policy and your attitude.

As far as the food the beef was overfried and bland the rice was good and the pickled cabbage was good. Def not $24 good

Reply: There was no misunderstanding it was exactly as stated and it's exactly what I was told. You went and wrapped enough paper on the machine to get one receipt and that was all please do not create lies to make it seem like anything was...