Caribbean Restaurants in Virginia

Our guide to Caribbean restaurants in Virginia

Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.

Rice and beans, plantains (sweet maduros or crispy tostones) and slow-cooked meats appear across the region, but seasoning, sauces and techniques differ a lot between countries. Menus often list dishes in Spanish, Portuguese or Creole with short English descriptions – staff are usually glad to explain.

Opening hours

Based on 6 Caribbean restaurants in Virginia with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 10:45 AM to 9:45 PM. 33% are open on Sundays, 33% are open seven days a week and 67% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 76 menus from Caribbean restaurants across the US, the median item costs $12.99; half of all priced items fall between $6.00 and $18.00. The most common menu sections are Sides, Appetizers, Desserts, and Beverages.

Services

Of 79 Caribbean restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 99% list “dine-in”, 90% list “delivery”, 82% list “good for kids”, 78% list “accepts reservations”, and 71% list “takeaway”.