Tamarind Island — Restaurant in Huntsville

One of the best Caribbean restaurants I’ve been to anywhere. I was a patron of Mango’s Caribbean, which was the previous brick and mortar for this restaurant. They provide both vegan and meat (regular) options. They have a Sunday menu with Fish Fry offerings. I always go for a Jerk and Curry Chicken combo and that’s what I did this time. You may think it’s pricey, but it’s a significant amount of food. It lasted me two meals.

I was informed that you can only do half portions of the regular menu, but the vegan menu you have to get whole portions. The next time I come here, I want to try the vegan meals. They also have the traditional drinks like cola and mango lassi.

There’s a lot of covered outdoor seating since it’s...

It's funny reading these comments on the Jerk Chicken being too hot. Clearly you don't know why its called 'jerk' chicken!! 🤣 It's supposed to be spicy!!!!! IYKYK. Y'all have been eating those pseudo iterations around town from 'the best' Jamaican spots. 🙄 If you want real jerk chicken, TAMARIND ISLAND is the only spot. If I want chargrilled chicken and bbq sauce (which you get from these other places), I can cook that on the grill. 😮‍💨 The mac n cheese...🤌🏽 the best I've ever purchased from an establishment. Cabbage was good as well. Next ima see what them oxtails talking about. 🤤 In summation...Tamarind Island is as close to Jamaica as I've gotten since being in...

I’ve been a customer of Chef Lauren since she had Mango’s. Her food has consistently been cooked perfectly. The jerk chicken is always a winner, but is definitely bringing that kick! The fried Whiting fish is a winner for sure. But the best thing here, is the Sunday Oxtails hands down! Today I got the curry goat, also only served on Sundays. The meat itself was just as tender and juicy as the oxtails however the flavor profile is completely different. If you’re going for something slightly sweet and rich, go for the oxtails. If you want that salty and spiced flavor, the curry goat is what you want. Chef Lauren and her staff are always...