Austin's Caribbean Kitchen on Wheels
The Original
Taste of
the Caribbean
Award-winning jerk chicken, jerk shrimp, oxtail & island flavors — served at festivals, events & catering across Central Texas.
Award-winning jerk chicken, jerk shrimp, oxtail & island flavors — served at festivals, events & catering across Central Texas.
"Every plate is a love letter to the islands — made with real heat, real soul, and the kind of flavor that stays with you."
Original Taste of The Caribbean brings the bold, soulful flavors of the islands to Central Texas. Every plate we serve is made with love, heat, and island pride — whether it's a festival, a concert, or your next private event.
From award-winning jerk chicken to hand-crafted tropical smoothies, every bite transports you somewhere warm. We don't just serve food — we share culture.
Bone-in jerk chicken thighs in our signature jerk BBQ sauce, yellow rice, corn & sweet plantains.
Tender jerk chicken over yellow seasoned rice with our smoky jerk BBQ sauce.
Grilled jumbo shrimp with jerk BBQ sauce, yellow rice, sweet plantains and corn.
Grilled jumbo shrimp in our jerk BBQ sauce over yellow seasoned rice and corn.
Corn tortilla chips with cheese, jalapeños, and our award-winning jerk chicken.
Slow-braised oxtail in a rich dark jerk glaze, yellow rice, corn and plantain.
Slow-braised oxtail in a rich dark jerk glaze over a bed of yellow seasoned rice and corn. Deep, smoky, and fall-off-the-bone tender.
The ultimate combo — jerk chicken AND shrimp, jerk BBQ sauce on corn and yellow rice.
Yellow seasoned rice, pineapple, corn, and jerk BBQ sauce. 100% plant-based.
Flaky golden-brown pastry filled with mildly spicy seasoned ground beef.
Ripe plantains grilled to a caramelized golden finish.
Seasoned potatoes in a rich, aromatic curry sauce.
Saffron-seasoned rice, fluffy and fragrant.
Jamaican Beef Pattie + soda, water, or Gatorade.
Vegan Bowl + soda, water, or Gatorade.
Handcrafted smoothies and tropical fruit juices — served in our signature 24 oz souvenir pineapple cups. Every sip is pure sunshine.
We bring the full island experience — food, flavor, and vibes — to festivals, corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings throughout Central Texas.
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