Grand Mango Caribbean - CENTRAL VALLEY

If you have not been to Grand Mango Caribbean Restaurant on Smith Clove Road, you have done yourself a disservice. Because of our busy schedules, we do takeout at least twice a week. Grand Mango has become part of our rotation. We will likely increase it more because it is simply one of the more delicious options in the area. The simple store front does not give you any hint of the delicious meal you are about to experience. The owner Nadine (I apologize if I made a mistake with your name) is welcoming friendly. The oxtail stewed chicken are must haves. My family I love oxtail. We order every chance we get. I can honestly say that Grand Mango makes the best version I have ever had. We had it Saturday night it was so good that I am tempted to make it Sunday dinner too. Do yourself a favor stop by. You will love the food.

This place is a no thrills authentic restaurant. The food was great and the portions were large.Food: 5/5

Food was amazing. The best curry chicken I ever had to be honest. The food was hot, fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend!

It 's not very often that I see a Caribbean restaurant outside of the greater New York City areas, and especially not 'upstate '. So I was pleasantly surprised to see the Grand Mango in Central Valley, just a few miles away from my fiancé 's home. I discovered Caribbean food a few years ago, and I was so glad that I did! This, is soul food at its finest, and Grand Mango did not disappoint!Walking from the car to the stores entrance, I could literally smell the Jerked Chicken sizzling away out back on a Bar B Que Smoker, and I was itxhing to dig in.They had Oxtails, which I had to have, and rice with peas, which is another staple. I asked if they had sweet cabbage and plantains and the kid behind the counter looked at me and smiled and said, 'Oh, so you know then? ' My man... oh I know!For my fiancé, a novice to Caribbean food, I suggested she play it safe. She stuck with the Fried Chicken, Jerked Mac and Cheese, and I suggested the sides of both cabbage and plantains. I also ordered a Beef Pattie.The food, was fire. Lit. Totally legit. But most importantly, it was utterly delicious, and the price was excellent.On the weekdays, a small portion 'lunch ' meal (which was a very generous small) gets you rice and peas or Mac and Cheese, cabbage and plantain, and the main, with a drink, all for just $10!The interior is dated, badly and there is little rhyme or reason to the layout of the place it 's a deli/lunch establishment, but you can 't order a sandwich or buy sides for your upcoming picnic. It 's... a little strange. The tables and chairs are folding/stackable, there are random posters hung up, and nothing matches. But in all honesty, I 'm not bothered by that at all I 'm here to eat and a place like this doesn 't need to impress with the layout, it needs to shine with the food and it does.If you 're acquainted with Caribbean cuisine, this place is legit. If you 're looking to experiment, yeah, hit this place up. If you have very high standards for an eating establishment, or if spicy ethnic food isn 't your thing, then I could see you passing in this place, but that would be a huge mistake.Vegetarian options: Hahahahaha yeah... have you ever eaten Caribbean food before? Jesus, they put pork in the greens for Christsakes...Kid friendliness: I mean... I guess so, but... it 's not like they have a ball pit in the corner or crayons on the tables...Parking: There 's not a lot to choose from, but honestly it shouldn 't be a problem.Wheelchair accessibility: ...from the back, maybe. Not really an ADA compliant case. But once you smell those J Spices... even if I was a quadriplegic I 'd use my teeth and drag myself inside...Dietary restrictions: Pork heavy ?. Beef heavy ?. Chicken heavy ?. Shrimp heavy ?. Goat heavy ?. Spice heavy, heavenly dishes and aromas... it might be a little too much for folks!

Highly recommend this place!!! I normally come for the lunch specials for curry chicken. I’ve also had their curry goat and shrimp. The Mac N cheese is soooo delicious. Sides are plantains, rice and cabbage. I’m so addicted!