--- title: "GOOD LUCK DELUXE" url: https://goodluckdeluxe.com/category/afro-caribbean-food-in-la/ --- # GOOD LUCK DELUXE - [home |](http://www.goodluckdeluxe.com) - [Search |](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/search) - [Amazon.com |](http://www.amazon.com/?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=goolucdel-20&linkCode=sb1&camp=212353&creative=380557) - [Shop |](http://astore.amazon.com/goolucdel-20) - [Donate |](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/give/) - [About |](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/?page_id=60) - [Advertise](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/?page_id=172) Luxury, food and fun…from the rising to the setting of the sun! ### Afro-Caribbean Food in L.A. Archived Posts from this Category Fri 29 Dec 2006 ## [Afro-Caribbean Restaurants in L.A.](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/2006/12/29/afro-caribbean-restaurants-in-la/) Posted by GoodLuckDeluxe under [Food and Beverages](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/category/food/) , [Afro-Caribbean Food in L.A.](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/category/afro-caribbean-food-in-la/) , [Dining in L.A.](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/category/food/la-dining/) [No Comments](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/2006/12/29/afro-caribbean-restaurants-in-la/#respond) Here is a fantastic list of enticing Afro-Caribbean restaurants and food markets in and around Los Angeles! Whether you have a taste for Ethiopian, West African, Moroccan, Soul Food, Cajun/Creole, Brazilian, Cuban, or Jamaican/Trini food, I’ve got you covered. Note: The list of **food markets**follows the restaurant guide. By no means is this list meant to serve as a definitive guide, as I have NOT yet sampled or reviewed every one of these dining establishments. But I have eaten at many of them, and so far, it’s been two thumbs up! So if you’re ready for a satisfying change of pace from the usual sushi, salads, and pasta (and who isnt?!), then read on. *****AFRICAN RESTAURANTS (North/South/East/West Africa)** **Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant** [www.marrakeshrestaurant.com](http://www.marrakeshrestaurant.com/) - 13003 Ventura Blvd., Studio City (818) 788-6354 **Tagine Moroccan Restaurant**- 132 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills (310) 360-7535 **Ngoma Restaurant** (All of Africa is featured at Ngoma) [www.ngomarestaurant.com](http://www.ngomarestaurant.com/)- 5358 Wilshire Blvd. in Mid-Wilshire (323) 934-1595. Ngoma serves wonderful seasoned greens, and I love their African stews! The owner is a nice lady. She puts her heart into her cooking. Homestyle African cuisine at its finest! **Awash Restaurant** 5990 1/2 W Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 (323) 939-3233. This is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in L.A. See my review [here.](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/2007/03/07/awash-restaurant-in-la-im-one-fat-ethiopian/) **Fassica Ethiopian Restaurant** [www.fassicarestaurant.com](http://www.fassicarestaurant.com/) - 10401 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 815-8463 **Meals by Genet Ethiopian Restaurant** [www.mealsbygenet.com](http://www.mealsbygenet.com/) 1076 Fairfax Ave. (323) 938-9304 **Messob Ethiopian Restaurant** [www.messob.com](http://www.messob.com/) 1041 Fairfax Ave. (323) 938-8827 **Nyala Ethiopian Restaurant** [www.nyala-la.com](http://www.nyala-la.com/) - 1076 South Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 936-5918 **Rahel Ethiopian Vegetarian Cafe** [www.rahelveggiecuisine.com](http://www.rahelveggiecuisine.com/) - 1047 South Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 937-8401 **Rosalind’s Ethiopian Restaurant** - 1044 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 936-2486 **Lagos Cafe** - 14044 Crenshaw Blvd. Gardena, CA 90249 (310) 768-3972. Lagos serves primarily Nigerian food. **Veronica’s Kitchen** [www.veronicakitchen.com/our-menus.html](http://www.veronicakitchen.com/our-menus.html) 528 West Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90302 (310) 673-4890 *****JAMAICAN/CARIBBEAN RESTAURANTS***** **Cha Cha Chicken** [www.chachachicken.com](http://www.chachachicken.com/) 1906 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 581-1684 **Ciudad** [www.ciudad-la.com](http://www.ciudad-la.com) 445 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 486-5171 Ciudad serves a wide variety of Latin food from South America, as well as the Caribbean. **Coley’s Restaurant**(Jamaican) [www.coleyscuisine.com](http://www.coleyscuisine.com/) - 10842 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 761-4944 **Derrick’s Jamaican Restaurant** [www.derricksjamaican.com](http://www.derricksjamaican.com/) 6806 La Tijera Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (310) 641-7572 **Havana on Sunset** 5825 West Sunset Blvd. #105, Hollywood, CA 90028 310-566-7342. Authentic Cuban food! **Jamaican Cafe** 424 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA (310) 587-2626 **La Bodeguita de Pico** [www.labodeguitadepico.com](http://www.labodeguitadepico.com) 5047 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 323-937-2822 **Larco Mar Peruvian Rotisserie and Coppelia’s Bakery** 10825 Venice Boulevard West Los Angeles, CA 90034 (310) 838-0375 ~I know where Peru is on the map, but this establishment serves up great Latin chicken, rice and beans and the attached bakery sells several Caribbean cakes. Read my review [here.](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/2007/08/05/delicious-the-beans-at-larco-mar/) Yum! **Madre’s Restaurant** [www.madresrestaurante.com](http://www.madresrestaurante.com/) Yes, this is owned by JLo, Jennifer Lopez. 897 Granite Drive Pasadena, CA 91101, (626) 744-0900 **“Naturali Art” Market & Jamaican Restaurant** - 3426 West Washington Blvd. (323) 737-9277 **Pelican Belizean**- 4254 South Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA (323) 232-5487 **Porto’s Bakery & Delicatessan**[www.portosbakery.com](http://www.portosbakery.com/) **In Glendale:** 315 North Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 956-5996. **In Burbank:** 3614 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 846-9100. ~Porto’s features to-die-for desserts, and those scrumptiously authentic Cuban sandwiches. I highly recommend their bread pudding, as well as their Cuban cake! **Port Royal Cafe** 1412 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA (310) 458-4147 **Posh on Pico** is located, well um, not on Pico for now, as they are moving to a new location: [www.poshonpico.com](http://www.poshonpico.com/) My friend swears by their Latina Burger and the agua frescas. Posh has great side items and drinks: plantain chips, caramelized plantains, rice and beans, mango salad, and ginger lemonade. **Versailles Cuban Restaurant.** [www.versaillescuban.com](http://www.versaillescuban.com) GET THE GARLIC CHICKEN! It’s **super-tangy** and garlicky, but you’ll get used to it. *But make sure you tell them to not overcook the fried plantains!* Versailles has [several locations](http://www.versaillescuban.com/locations.html), including: CULVER CITY 10319 Venice Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90034 **Wi Jammin’ Caribbean Restaurant** - 5103 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 965-9809 *****SOUL FOOD RESTAURANTS***** **Aunt Kizzy’s Back Porch** [www.auntkizzys.com](http://www.auntkizzys.com) - 4325 Glencoe Ave. Marina del Rey, CA (310) 578-1005 **House of Blues** [www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/sunsetstrip](http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/sunsetstrip) - 8430 Sunset Blvd. (323) 848-5100. HOB’s Sunday Gospel Brunch is highly popular featuring a hearty menu. **JR’s BBQ**[www.jrs-bbq.com](http://www.jrs-bbq.com/) 3055 S. La Cienega Culver City, CA (310) 837-6838. Owned and operated by mother and son Jeanie Jackson and Bobby Johnson. Friendly atmosphere! This Memphis-style BBQ establishment is a Los Angeles fixture. Everything is fresh, and so GOOD! **Les Sisters Southern Kitchen** 2181 Devonshire, Chatsworth, CA (818) 998-0755 **Miss Peaches** - 5643 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA (818) 760-4924 **Mom’s Barbecue House** - 14062 Vanowen, Van Nuys, CA (818) 786-1373 **Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles** [www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com](http://www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com/) - SEVERAL LOCATIONS: 5006 W. Pico Blvd. 323-934-4405 & 1514 N. Gower St. Hollywood, CA (213) 466-7453. What **A TREAT** this place is every now and then. Everything is fresh! Their waffles are laced with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Their candied yams are perfectly sweet. I have yet to have a bad experience at Roscoe’s. Not health food, but exceptionally good! **Soul Vegetarian** [www.soulvegetarian.com](http://www.soulvegetarian.com) World renowned eatery Soul Vegetarian recently opened its first west coast restaurant at **4067 W. Pico Blvd.** on the corner of Pico and Norton, two blocks east of Crenshaw Blvd. **Phone:** 877-206-1550. Customer favorites include macaroni and cheese, their down home greens, black-eyed peas, yams….and much more! *****BRAZILIAN RESTAURANTS***** **Bossa Nova** 212 S. Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 550-7900. Crowded place, but decent enough food. Go on off-peak times. **Fogo de Chao** [www.fogodechao.com](http://www.fogodechao.com/) 133 N. La Cienega Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA (310) 289-7755. This upscale establishment gets consistent “five star” reviews. One of the nicer Brazilian restaurants, so dress accordingly. **Pampas Grill** [www.pampas-grill.com](http://www.pampas-grill.com/) - at The Farmer’s Market @ The Grove on 3rd & Fairfax. What a succulent Brazilian buffet! Great grilled meats, salad bar, black bean stew (Feijoada), rice, fried plantains, etc. **Party Brazil**[www.partybrazil.com](http://www.partybrazil.com/) (818) 468-6474 - Party Brazil caters amazing Brazilian fare. **Ummba Grill** [www.ummbagrill.com](http://www.ummbagrill.com) Westfield Century City Mall, next to the food court upstairs 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., # 200A Century City, CA 90067 (310) 552-2014 *****CAJUN & CREOLE RESTAURANTS***** **La Belle Creole** [www.labellecreole.org](http://www.labellecreole.org/) (Haitian, American, Creole Food & Catering) - 1271 S. La Brea Ave. LA 90019 (323) 965-7700 **Stevie’s Creole Cafe** - 16911 Ventura Blvd., Encino (818) 528-3500 **The Gumbo Pot**[www.thegumbopotla.com](http://www.thegumbopotla.com/) - at The Farmer’s Market in The Grove at 3rd & Fairfax. I love their jalapeño corn muffins! **Uncle Darrow’s** [www.uncledarrows.com](http://www.uncledarrows.com/) 2560 South Lincoln Blvd. (North/East corner of Washington & Lincoln Blvd.) Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 306-4862 _______________________________________________________ **FOOD MARKETS** **African Produce Central Market** - 4564 W. Washington Blvd. (323) 932-1722 **Cost Plus World Market** [www.worldmarket.com](http://www.worldmarket.com/) - (323) 935-5530 at The Grove @ 3rd & Fairfax carries an enormous selection of imported foods and products. It’s a fusion of Pier 1 and Trader Joe’s. This was one of the only places where I could find Walkerswood Jerk Marinade. **Kitanda Brazilian Market** [www.kitandabrazil.com](http://www.kitandabrazil.com/) - On Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks. They even carry Brazilian beauty products - yeah! **Light My Fire** - (323) 930-2484 in The Farmer’s Market @ The Grove carries nothing but spices, hot sauces, and bbq sauces. **Merkato Ethiopian Market** [www.ethiopianmerkato.com](http://www.ethiopianmerkato.com/) - 1036 1/2 Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, California 90019 (323) 935-1775 or (323) 935-1796 **Sinclair Trading, Inc.** [www.sinclairtrading.com](http://www.sinclairtrading.com/) - 864 Produce Court, Los Angeles 213-627-6063. Now this joint right here is the spot! They carry a huge selection of Caribbean spices and products. Design Downloaded from [www.vanillamist.com](http://www.vanillamist.com)