Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine, a hidden gem nestled in Arlington, Texas, offering a delectable menu that transports diners to the vibrant islands of Jamaica. Kick off your culinary journey with their Oxtails, expertly slow-cooked until the meat falls off the bone — a must-try at $24.92. Other delights include the Curry Shrimp Meal, where succulent shrimp are sautéed with fresh veggies and rich Jamaican curry for $21.92.
Don’t miss the Cocktail Patties for a perfect appetizer at only $4.92, alongside Sticky Citrus Wings that sing with sweet and spicy notes. Customers rave about the warmth of the service, with chefs and staff ensuring every dish meets perfection. With flavors that evoke true Caribbean spirit, Jamaica Gates offers a culinary embrace that keeps guests returning for more.
Experience true Jamaican hospitality and immerse yourself in authentic Caribbean cuisine — your taste buds will thank you!
All Day
Rice & Peas
Sauteed Veggies
French Fries
White Rice
Cabbage
Side Salad
Hard Dough Bread
Side Of Oxtails
Side Of Curry Goat
Side Of Jerk Chicken
Side Curry Chicken
Side Of Brown-Stew Chcicken
MAC & CHEESE (NEW)
Red Stripe Chicken
Boneless chicken breast sauteed then simmered in a homemade sauce flavored by authentic Red Stripe beer and coconut milk.
Gates Curry Chicken
Sauteed chicken marinated in Jamaican spices and curry seasoning ( boneless on Request)
Escoveitch FISH
Fresh whole Fish seasoned with Jamaican spices, pan fried then marinated in vinegar with onions, scotch bonnet peppers, and pimiento sauce.
Brown Stew Chicken
Flavorful stew of chicken seasoned with a homemade blend of Chef Barbara’s secret ingredients.
Fried Catfish
A Southern favorite. Seasoned catfish fillet deep fried till golden brown.
Steamed Whole FISH
A calorie counters friend. Seasoned whole fish prepared with minimal oil and steamed to perfection with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Add okra for an additional charge.
Oxtails
A MUST TRY
Boston Jerk Pork
Pork shoulder marinated in Jamaica Gates original jerk seasoning and grilled to traditional Boston Beach standards.
Curry Mutton (Goat)
Marinated in our own Jamaica Gates special seasoning blend and Jamaican curry seasoning our goat meat is slow cooked till mouth-watering tender and unforgettable.
Rasta Pasta
A colorful and very healthy arrangement of bow tie pasta, red & green bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini squash, thyme flakes served with your one side choice. Add grilled chicken or shrimp or tilapia for an additional charge.
Rude Boy Jerk Shrimp Meal
Seasoned with homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning. Spicy.
Curry Shrimp Meal
Sauteed jumbo shrimp with onions, garlic, red bell pepper and Jamaican curry.
Jerk Chicken
Seasoned with homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning. Spicy.
Kingston Trio (3 Meat Option)
Choose 3 island favorites from Rude boy jerk chicken, Jerk pork, curry goat, Oxtails, Brown stew or Curry chicken. (MAKE A NOTE FOR DOUBLE OR TRIPLE PROTEIN CHOICE) EXAMPLE TYPE DOUBLE OXTAILS OR TRIPLE CHOICE
Brown-Stew FISH
Whole Red Snapper
Jerk Nachos
Ackee & Saltfish
Jamaica National Dish
Callaloo & Saltfish
Jamaican Cocktail Patties
Three warm cocktail-sized, crispy, beef-filled pastries.
Fried Plantains
Lightly fried sweet ripe plantains.
Jamaican Patty
Warm, crispy full-sized pastry with your choice of beef, chicken, or vegetable filling.
Rude Boy Jerk Wings
Sticky Citrus Wing
Delicious chicken wings covered in our sweet and spicy Caribbean citrus sauce.
Portland Sampler (3)
Ideal choice for first-timers with our 3 most popular items: Sticky citrus wings, plantains, and jerk shrimp.
Escoveitch Tilapia Fillet
Seasoned in special Jamaican spices and deep-fried until golden brown.
Portland Sampler (5)
Family style: enjoy 5 of our most popular appetizers.: sticky citrus wings, plantains, jerk shrimp cocktail patty, and jerk wings.
Rude Boy Jerk Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in jerk seasoning and served with mango salsa and sour cream dip.
Goat Soup (Manish Water)
A flavorful soup combining goat meat, garlic, scallions, scotch bonnet peppers, and spinner dumplings.
Jerk Salad
Crisp lettuce, creamy Ceasar dressing, croutons, and parmesan cheese topped with grilled jerk chicken. Add shrimp or combination for an additional charge.
Caribbean Salad
A cool mix of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrots and pineapple served with your choice of dressing.
CHICKEN STRIPS & FRIES
POPCORN SHRIMP & FRIES
BROWN-STEW CHICKEN
CURRY CHICKEN
Kola Champagne
Jamaican Orange flavor Soda
Ting Green
Jamaican Grapefruit soda
Ginger Beer
Jamaican Ginger Soda
Jamaican Lemonade
Freshly Squeezed Jamaican Lemonade
Vita Malt
Natural Juices
Freshly made Fruit juices, Flavor vary from Pineapple, Watermelon, carrot, cucumber, etc.. made fresh daily, flavors change
BUNGO NATTY
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE
Brown Stew Chicken Lunch
Flavorful stew of chicken seasoned with a blend of chef Barbara's secret ingredients. served with white rice
Jerk Salad Lunch
Spicy. Crisp lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, croutons, and parmesan cheese topped with grilled jerk chicken. Served with choice of Dressing
Gates Curry Chicken Lunch
Sauteed chicken marinated in Jamaican spices and curry seasoning and served with rice, an island favorite. served with white rice
Beef Patty
Rude Boy Jerk Chicken Lunch
Spicy. Chicken seasoned with Jamaican jerk seasoning then grilled over an open flame and served with white rice.
Ripe Plantain (Fried)
Catfish Lunch
Seasoned catfish fillet deep-fried till golden brown.
Patty & Cocoa Bread
One full-size Jamaican patty served inside warm buttered cocoa bread and a small salad. MAKE A NOTE FOR BEEF PATTY CHICKEN PATTY VEGGIE PATTY
Jerk Shrimp
Seasoned with homemade jamaican jerk seasoning. spicy.
Curry Shrimp
Sauteed jumbo shrimp with garlic, onions.
Kingston Trio
Choose 3 island favorites. Choose from rude boy jerk chicken Boston jerk pork.
Boston Jerk Pork
Pork shoulder marinated in Jamaica Gates original jerk seasoning and grilled to traditional Boston Beach standards.
Rasta Pasta
A colorful and very healthy arrangement of bow tie pasta, red & green bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini squash, thyme flakes. Served with one side. Add Grilled Chicken /Shrimp or Tilapia for an additional fee.
Curry Mutton (Goat)
Marinated in our own Jamaica Gates special seasoning blend and Jamaican curry seasoning our good meat is slow-cooked mouth-watering.
Fried Catfish
A Southern favorite. Seasoned catfish fillet deep fried till golden brown.
Oxtails
Slow-cooked until the meat slides right off the bones. Marinated in Jamaican seasonings lightly browned, and simmered with butter beans.
Escoveitch Fish
Bone-in fish seasoned with Jamaican spices, pan-tried then marinated in onions, peppers, and pimento sauce. A spicy island favorite.
Steamed Whole Fish
A calorie counters friend. Seasoned fresh bone-in fish prepared with very minimal oil and steamed to perfection with onion, tomatoes, and peppers. Add steamed okra for an additional fee.
Rudy Boi Jerk Chicken
Your choice of chicken seasoned with homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning then grilled over an open flame.
Brown Stew Chicken
Flavorful stew of chicken seasoned with a homemade blend of Chef Barbara's secret ingredients served with rice.
Red Stripe Chicken
Boneless chicken breast sauteed then simmered in a homemade sauce flavored with authentic Red Stripe beer and coconut milk.
Gates Curry Chicken
Sauteed chicken marinated in Jamaican spices and curry seasoning, is an island favorite.
Brown-Stew Fish
Fresh Whole fish seasoned with Jamaican spices, pan fried, then slow simmered in homemade brown stew sauce.
Side Salad
White Rice
Hard Dough Bread
Sauteed Veggies
Cabbage
Rice & Peas
French Fries
Mac & Cheese
Cocktail Patties
Three warm cocktail-sized, crispy, beef-filled pastries.
Beff Patty
Warm, crispy, full-sized pastry with your choice of beef.
Fried Plantians Sweet
lightly fried sweet ripe plantians.
Sticky Citrus Wings
Delicious Chicken wings covered in our sweet and spicy Caribbean citrus sauce.
Jerk Wings
Marinated in gates homemade jerk seasoning and cooked to perfection.
Escoveitch Tilapia Filet
Seasoned in special Jamaican spices and deep-fried until golden brown.
Portland Sampler (3)
Why choose: enjoy 3 of our most popular appetizer sticky citrus wings, plantains, jerk shrimp.
Goat Soup
Manish water, a real jamaican favourite. A flavorful soup combining goat meat, garlic,scallions, scotch bonnet peppers and spinner dumplings.
Portland Sampler (5)
Family style: enjoy 5 of our most popular appetizers.: sticky citrus wings, plantains, jerk shrimp cocktail patty, and jerk wings.