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Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill (Houston)

Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill (Houston)

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8270 W Bellfort St, Houston, TX 77071

(713) 777-1566

Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill, located in the Greater Fondren SW neighborhood of Houston, brings the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to Texas. Founded in 2009 by Jamaica-native Chef Terron Henry, this restauran... More
Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill, located in the Greater Fondren SW neighborhood of Houston, brings the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to Texas. Founded in 2009 by Jamaica-native Chef Terron Henry, this restaurant has become a go-to spot for those seeking authentic Jamaican cuisine. With over 15 years of experience working at luxury hotels like The Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, and Marriott, Chef Terron ensures that every dish delivers a five-star experience. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual meal or catering an event, the dishes at Cool Runnings are sure to leave a lasting impression. The menu features a diverse array of traditional Jamaican staples, including popular dishes like Oxtails, Jerk Chicken, and Brown Stew Chicken. For those seeking something different, there are daily specials such as Goat Soup and Seafood Soup. Jamaican classics like Ackee & Saltfish and Patties are also on offer, with many patrons opting for a Combo Plate or the flavorful pairing of Oxtails and Patties. With an inviting atmosphere and a passion for sharing the essence of Jamaican culture, Cool Runnings has become a favorite dining spot in Houston. Guests can enjoy a flavorful meal for an average price of $10-20 per person. Visit them at 8270 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77071, or for more information, check out their website at www.coolrunningsjamaicangrill.com or call (713) 777-1566. Less

Rating and reviews

4.4

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"Cool Runnings is so authentic the taste of their food almost brings tears to my eyes. It brings me back to Yard. The Ackee n Saltfish is on point. The best breakfast. Thank you Cool Runnings🙏🏼The shrimp rundown was fantastic too 🔥💯🔥"

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 • DEBORAH D. • 06/15/24

"The food i ordered was fresh, cooked,and prepared properly. Seasoned well. Cool runnings haven’t fumbled yet! Stood on their word since my 1st order with them 2016. Very good people, I enjoy eating from. Much respect Cool Runnings !!!"

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  • Rating and reviews
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    4.4

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    175 Reviews

    Jerin J.
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     • 12/04/25

    Really good taste with a sizable portion

    Lokeisha T.
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     • 11/23/25

    Jamaican approved 😋. The food was fresh and perfectly seasoned. I was pleasantly surprised they offered provisions after 7pm. I will definately eat here again, every time I visit my Texas family.

    DeNeil P.
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     • 11/06/25

    The jerk chicken was well seasoned and very tasty, rice and peas were very good. I tasted a lot of jerk chicken and rice and this was excellent

    james H.
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     • 10/19/25

    Great service from driver and you can't beat jamaican food from cool runnings

    Derek M.
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     • 10/12/25

    Excellent Restaurant with great tasting food!

    Demetria W.
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     • 10/11/25

    Thank you so much for sick quick delivery!

    inadun
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     • 10/03/25

    Oxtails were amazing!

    Huy N.
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     • 10/02/25

    Oxtail was tender yet has a slight chew, amazing flavors and it was worth it. I wish the Beef Pastry was spicy but the flavor was really good.

    Cierra G.
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     • 09/04/25

    Them oxtails, rice & peas & cabbage with some plantain & don’t forget the beef patty be so good every time!!

    James H.
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     • 08/29/25

    Always a great meal

    ERIC C.
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     • 07/19/25

    Amazing

    Princess S.
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     • 06/12/25

    Delicious.

    Queen K.
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     • 05/16/25

    Food always good

    Wendy J.
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     • 04/27/25

    the wings are amazing

    Shanique D.
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     • 04/13/25

    Awesome delivery

    Carita T.
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     • 04/06/25

    One word! Amazing 🥰‼️

    Charles S.
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     • 03/30/25

    Great service!!

    Lois M.
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     • 03/10/25

    Food was excellent! Best Caribbean Restaurant in Houston...care was taken in preparing the food.

    Tony A.
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     • 02/26/25

    food always good, nice size portions

    Meredith C.
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     • 02/05/25

    Jerk chicken was good and fresh as always.

    UGONMA DARLING A.
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     • 02/04/25

    Authentic food always 😋

    Perry R.
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     • 01/29/25

    Flavorful

    Janet K.
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     • 01/10/25

    Always tasty.

    raan M.
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     • 12/10/24

    Best curries! Recommend highly!

    Emanuel M.
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     • 11/26/24

    "As always ""THE BOMB"", I am going to the islands and live! Thanks to the crew of COOL RUNNING...."

    Hugh S.
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     • 11/17/24

    Both the jerk chicken and the curry goat dinner were great. The portions of food was great and it was not salty. I enjoyed it.

    Teddie T.
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     • 11/02/24

    They give you large portions and the food is delicious! Securely packaged and sealed.

    Lex W.
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     • 10/16/24

    the brown stew chicken is amazing!!!

    Matt M.
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     • 09/15/24

    Always great!

    Tenneisha B.
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     • 09/09/24

    As a Jamaican , this is one of the freshest and tastiest Jamaican food in Houston. I always get the jerk chicken

    ZYON R.
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     • 08/24/24

    its not better than grace’s but that red sauce A1 100% !

    Nina G.
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     • 08/23/24

    Best jerk and chicken stew

    DANE B.
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     • 08/22/24

    Authentic real food servings

    Angela B.
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     • 08/20/24

    Best Caribbean food in Houston!

    Hyacinth B.
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     • 08/02/24

    The food is always tasty, hot, good portions and on time. Just love it.

    Jerard D.
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     • 08/01/24

    Great food

    Sinechra M.
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     • 07/29/24

    Just moved to Houston and someone recommended this Jamaican restaurant truly top tier authentic Jamaican food from yaad!

    Terrence G.
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     • 07/29/24

    great

    Kim (Kimberlay) S.
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     • 07/25/24

    Delicious food & great portions!! A Houston staple!!!

    comic C.
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     • 07/25/24

    good

    Caz A.
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     • 07/22/24

    Great food!

    Andrea A.
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     • 06/30/24

    fresh nice authentic Jamaican food, the serving is right for the price. love it when I don't want to cook my own Jamaican food dats mi spot yeh Mon.

    Antionette R.
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     • 06/30/24

    The food arrived hot and fresh

    KIMBERLY K.
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     • 06/23/24

    As a first time customer, the food was perfectly seasoned and authentic. Huge portions of rice and peas, oxtail and the brown stew chicken was smothered and fell off the bone. Roti was soft, just prepared. Will be back!

    Jayenelle C.
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     • 06/16/24

    Never disappointed, best oxtails ever!!!!

    DEBORAH D.
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     • 06/15/24

    Cool Runnings is so authentic the taste of their food almost brings tears to my eyes. It brings me back to Yard. The Ackee n Saltfish is on point. The best breakfast. Thank you Cool Runnings🙏🏼The shrimp rundown was fantastic too 🔥💯🔥

    KAHLEY B.
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     • 06/10/24

    Everything was great as usual

    Annie F.
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     • 05/20/24

    Brown stew and curry chicken were amazing

    melvin S.
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     • 05/15/24

    Great

    Immanuel N.
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     • 05/08/24

    Pleasant

    JAMES W.
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     • 04/29/24

    Great

    RODOLFO Z.
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     • 04/25/24

    A place that’s so special it adds wow factor to the Uber eats experience.

    Faysal Danjuma Y.
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     • 04/23/24

    Delicious oxtails

    Nina C.
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     • 04/16/24

    Best in th city

    Tedra G.
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     • 04/12/24

    Delicious Brown Stew Chicken and got my food in a timely manner

    Doris B.
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     • 04/07/24

    Their food is delicious it’s always so good

    Jacqueline J.
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     • 04/06/24

    Authentic Jamaican cuisine

    Traci A.
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     • 04/02/24

    Great food!

    Murtaza K.
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     • 03/26/24

    Tasty

    CARLES O.
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     • 03/11/24

    the flavor is unbeatable

    LEAH A.
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     • 03/06/24

    Great flavor

    Nastassia B.
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     • 03/05/24

    Never disappoints best Jamaican food in Texas!

    Nicole F.
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     • 03/02/24

    Never disappoint

    Jamie W.
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     • 02/29/24

    Plantains were fantastic! Oxtails were unforgettable! Peas and Rice were delicious and cabbage was delicious too! Surprised by the portion size! Great portions!!!

    KEDRYN S.
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     • 02/22/24

    The food i ordered was fresh, cooked,and prepared properly. Seasoned well. Cool runnings haven’t fumbled yet! Stood on their word since my 1st order with them 2016. Very good people, I enjoy eating from. Much respect Cool Runnings !!!

    Ann A.
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     • 02/22/24

    great

    lacey B.
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     • 02/21/24

    Yummy

    Victor B.
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     • 02/17/24

    Great food always !

    MARCIA C.
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     • 02/16/24

    my mealing was absolutely delicious!

    Ugh U.
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     • 02/15/24

    Great

    Xi O.
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     • 02/11/24

    Keith Lee was right! Food is delicious

    Mireille M.
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     • 02/10/24

    The salt fish was absolutely delicious! Authentic Jamaican food.

    Joseph T.
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     • 02/06/24

    Everything always good love it keep up the good work

    Lakesha B.
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     • 02/02/24

    I love their food it’s amazing

    Bernard J.
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     • 01/30/24

    Good portion size and jerk chicken was amazing!

    EDGAR S.
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     • 01/30/24

    Great food. Worth the money

    Kayla W.
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     • 01/29/24

    The best Jamaican restaurant ever!!!!

    Kauthar I.
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     • 01/27/24

    the food here is great

    Terrence H.
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     • 01/26/24

    Best Jerk Chicken in Town💯💯

    Georgia S.
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     • 01/14/24

    Tamper proof delivery, tasty meal.

    Marcia F.
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     • 01/12/24

    the food is delicious

    Marcus A.
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     • 01/11/24

    Very quick delivery

    Patrick O.
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     • 01/10/24

    Ann was fantastic, she attended to my extra needs - more sauce

    Tanan O.
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     • 01/09/24

    always delicious, fresh and nice

    ANGELA C.
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     • 01/04/24

    Best jerk chicken I’ve ever had! The Ackee and saltfish made me feel like I was back home :)

    Rose H.
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     • 12/27/23

    Everything was fresh and worth the wait I love this place been eating here for years.

    Chinyere O.
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     • 12/18/23

    Great curry chicken

    Mori W.
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     • 12/17/23

    Definitely my go to spot!!

    Allante S.
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     • 12/17/23

    Food was great

    TERRANCE M.
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     • 12/14/23

    Good food and people

    KEIA W.
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     • 12/12/23

    Great food, great quality and great service!

    Chisom U.
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     • 12/10/23

    Brown stew chicken, plantain, and oxtail were amazing. For sure you right on!!!

    STEPHANIE W.
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     • 12/08/23

    Love it!

    Cheryl T.
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     • 12/03/23

    very flavorful.

    John S.
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     • 12/02/23

    The food is amazing.

    Alexis B.
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     • 11/30/23

    Super tasty food

    Dennis N.
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     • 11/30/23

    Best Jamaican Food in the city!!!

    Joie H.
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     • 11/22/23

    I love the food! Everything is delicious every single order!

    Kawana S.
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     • 11/17/23

    My first time trying n everything was Really good I'll be a return customer for sure

    Tiffany S.
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     • 11/15/23

    The food is tasty & I love their portions.

    Golden E.
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     • 11/12/23

    Best curry goat and oxtails in Houston !

    Camille K.
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     • 11/09/23

    great food

    Barbara T.
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     • 10/30/23

    F ood wad great hot and fresh

    Akila A.
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     • 10/27/23

    oxtails are SPECTACULAR!!!

    Amazen K.
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     • 10/24/23

    good quality food

    ASHLEY P.
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     • 10/23/23

    Fast and good portion size

    Corey M.
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     • 10/08/23

    Authentic food

    Audrine K.
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     • 10/08/23

    Great Jamaica food

    knickiesha D.
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     • 10/05/23

    The curry chicken was amazing

    Briona T.
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     • 10/02/23

    Great food!

    Vicki B.
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     • 09/28/23

    Delicious!!

    SUZANNE B.
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     • 09/16/23

    Delicious

    j N.
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     • 09/14/23

    great food

    Nicole J.
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     • 09/12/23

    very good

    Eugenie H.
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     • 09/05/23

    Great

    Lena C.
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     • 09/03/23

    to pricey but def da best oxtails in Houston so far

    Hafeez R.
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     • 09/01/23

    Familiar comforting food

    Kennedy T.
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     • 09/01/23

    Very good and tasty..

    char P.
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     • 08/25/23

    Chefs kiss!

    CLOTEL W.
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     • 08/21/23

    Great flavors , variety in options and beautiful settings.

    Sharon A.
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     • 08/21/23

    One of the best oxtails and curried goat I gave had. Good portions.

    ROLEY V.
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     • 08/15/23

    Great

    Maria L.
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     • 08/11/23

    Tasty

    Melanie P.
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     • 08/05/23

    The curry chicken and cabbage was great!! Even my 8yr old cleared his plate!

    Amirali J.
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     • 08/05/23

    Fantastic flavor & portions!! Strongly recommend chicken stew and jerk pork!

    Austenne A.
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     • 08/04/23

    Great ox tails and plantains!! They're my favorites. Delivery was quick!

    B S.
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     • 08/03/23

    Good food as usual

    carmen D.
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     • 07/30/23

    A Houston, TX staple restaurant. Best Jamaican food in the country. Iykyk. And if you don't go find out! (:

    Christine Q.
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     • 07/29/23

    It was delicious

    Tinea M.
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     • 07/29/23

    Best authentic Caribbean food I’ve had since I’ve moved to Texas! Reminds me of the restaurants back home in Brooklyn NY!!! 💕💕💕

    Dr. Jocelyn J.
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     • 07/27/23

    food was good and hot, delivery respectful and timely

    Lorraine M.
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     • 07/20/23

    Delicious and satisfying!

    John D.
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     • 07/15/23

    Food is always delicious and the portions are great for the price

    Joyce K.
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     • 07/10/23

    MY FAVORITE ❤️

    Will P.
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     • 07/08/23

    Excellent tasting food

    Sierah C.
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     • 07/01/23

    Delicious! Taste like home cooked food!

    Tya H.
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     • 06/19/23

    Curry Goat with rice and peas always h

    Danielle G.
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     • 06/10/23

    Always fresh and hot!

    Stephanie P.
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     • 06/09/23

    Love the oxtails

    MONIQUE N.
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     • 06/09/23

    Always on point

    Rosetta H.
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     • 06/07/23

    Food is always good and fresh.

    Trendi A.
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     • 06/01/23

    Great price and portion and always fresh and delicious

    Melecia M.
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     • 05/25/23

    Best oxtails 🥰

    John G.
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     • 05/22/23

    Great flavor and nice portions !

    Randolph D.
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     • 05/20/23

    Great food

    Chelsei C.
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     • 05/14/23

    I was craving oxtail, rice and peas, and meat pie and it was all sooooo delicious. I also got curry chicken. So much to eat it. Amazing. Thank y’all!

    Janna M.
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     • 04/17/23

    delicious and filling

    Tanya S.
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     • 04/14/23

    I have always loved their food! awesome !

    Lamarco F.
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     • 04/10/23

    always on point. best jamaican restaurant around

    Safiya J.
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     • 04/10/23

    Everything we ordered was perfect!

    Oliver M.
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     • 04/02/23

    Good food

    Rohana P.
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     • 03/28/23

    10/10 best Jamaican restaurants In Houston

    Pamela W.
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     • 03/24/23

    One of my favorite places to eat!

    Aaron G.
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     • 03/19/23

    Great food. Always on point. Large portions. Sometimes they take a while to get the order together, but it's worth it.

    Renee M.
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     • 03/14/23

    Really great food! the portions are really large!

    Crystal O.
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     • 03/10/23

    The Curry Goat with vegetables and rice/peas …. Super delicious❤️

    Roy D.
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     • 03/03/23

    Everything

    Monica K.
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     • 02/09/23

    Awesome....curry goat

    Tameka J.
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     • 02/01/23

    The oxtails were awesome!!

    Fey B.
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     • 01/24/23

    delicious oxtail and jerk chicken

    Shazanne L.
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     • 01/14/23

    Best Jamaican restaurant in Houston!!!

    akeem R.
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     • 01/07/23

    Affordable especially using delivery apps!!! Thanks alot it's greatly appreciated

    Travis F.
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     • 12/25/22

    De food still came piping hot.

    KEITH W.
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     • 11/20/22

    food was great

    Boby G.
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     • 11/13/22

    great tasting food

    CaSandra T.
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     • 09/19/22

    Everything was great my mom is a picky eater she tried the curry chicken plate for the first time and loved it.

    Leon P.
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     • 09/18/22

    Great! It’s the freshest and I should of ordered more because now it’s all gone Lol So good!

    Audley C.
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     • 09/08/22

    Real authentic Jamaican food 👊🏿

    KABRINA D.
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     • 06/13/22

    Perfect

    Judith C.
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     • 03/24/22

    Very good. Very delicious.10/10

    Bri O.
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     • 03/14/22

    Oxtails are amazing and beef patties can’t be beat

    Alley J.
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     • 02/26/22

    AMAZING!

    Olatayo W.
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     • 02/05/22

    Excellent food!

    Makeba B.
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     • 01/11/22

    I always order the steamed fish and curry shrimp!! This is the best steamed fish in Houston!!! You have to give them a try! Never fails from here!

    Juan C.
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     • 12/06/21

    Delicious

  • Frequently asked questions

    • Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill is located at 8270 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77071.

    • You can contact Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill at (713) 777-1566.

    • You can follow Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @coolrunningsjamaicangrill.