Carena’s Jamaican Grille, located at 7102 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225, serves authentic Jamaican cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
According to the Food Network, when chef-owner Carena Ives opened the restaurant in 1994 selling the food she grew up eating, it was so popular that customers begged her to move into a bigger space.
On the menu
Jamaican cuisine is known for comforting stews, jerk chicken, and fried chicken with bold ginger gravy.
OxtailsPhoto byYelp/Screenshot
Carena’s menu includes curry goat, pizzas, paninis, jerk chicken, salads, wraps, burgers, sandwiches, and soups. However, oxtails seem to be the most popular.
- The photo above shows a plate of oxtails with sides.
- Below is a photo of jerk chicken and oxtails combo.
Jerk chicken and oxtails comboPhoto byYelp Screenshot
Those who have eaten oxtails love them. Those who have never eaten them usually say, “No thanks!”