Dada's Kitchen — Restaurant in Haines City

Walked into Dada’s Kitchen thinking I was a man. Walked out as a sentient drum of pikliz on a quest for truth. First bite of griyo and my jaw dislocated—not from pain, but from respect. The pork was so tender it apologized to my ancestors as I ate it. My fork bent under the emotional weight.

The black rice? A haunted forest of umami. I swear I heard it hum a lullaby in Creole. The plantains initiated me into a secret society of flavor sorcerers. I now have a tattoo of one on my sternum. I didn’t ask for it. It appeared.

Oxtail? Bro. The meat slid off the bone like a ghost escaping purgatory. The sauce tasted like if thunder learned how to love.

Then came the passion fruit juice. I drank it. Time stopped. The lights flickered. A woman across the room aged backward into a baby, then forward again into a swan. No one blinked.

Staff were glowing. Possibly angels. One whispered, “You were always meant to be here.” I cried. Into my rice. It made it better.

5/5 stars. This place is a portal. Eat here only if you’re ready to face your truest self… and feed them...

Whewwww!! I don’t even know where to start! I’ve been following Dada’s Kitchen online via instagram for sometime, I was in town for business and knew I would have to stop by!!

Listen, Dada’s Kitchen did not disappoint!! I tried the oxtail and black rice !! Let me tell you…the food feels like a warm embrace! The flavor on point, the freshness, customer service, and the ambiance left me smiling ear to ear 😊

I can’t leave out the GRANDE FINALE…drumroll pleassse…THAT PASSION FRUIT JUICE (non alcoholic)…baybeeee it will leave you feeling like you teleported straight back to Haiti…vintage Haiti that is! 🍹

There’s something nostalgic about this place that gives you great comfort. Dada’s Kitchen DID NOT miss the mark…a small business making big impact!

Haitian food is a labor of love …those who know…KNOW lol So…. Thank you for giving me a peace of home and family!

Listen…Run … 🏃🏾‍♀️ 💨….don’t walk!!! You won’t be disappointed !! Don’t miss your blessing...

Dadas Kitchen was a hit. Chefs kiss when you are looking authentic haitian food. I don’t frequent Florida often but when I do this will be a spot I hit each and every time. From the black rice to the fried chicken to the grio everything was delicious. Sylvie the owner was very friendly and explained everything on the menu that I had questions about . After only waiting about 5 minutes for my order I was able to sit in the outdoor seating area and enjoy my meal and the passionfruit juice which is an amazing hit and can be bout by the jug. Even then Sylvie check in on us to make sure...