West Indies Soul Food

4.7 ( 136 reviews )
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$20–30
839 University Ave W Suite 103, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
+1 651-237-3340

West Indies Soul Food, located in St. Paul, MN, has garnered a reputation for delivering authentic Caribbean flavors that transport diners straight to the islands. Customers rave about the culinary delights offered by this family-run restaurant, particularly the jerk chicken, renowned for its spicy and crispy exterior, and the oxtails, which are tender and packed with flavor, proving to be a crowd-pleaser. Many patrons recommend pairing these dishes with their homemade hot pepper sauce for an extra kick, even if their other sauces provide a delightful array of tastes.

The Jamaican Patty stands out, echoing flavors reminiscent of those found in Jamaica, much to the delight of those longing for a taste of home. Reviews emphasize the warmth of the service, making diners feel like part of a community rather than mere customers. Highlights such as fried jerk chicken, rice and peas, and surprisingly well-received plantains illustrate the care put into freshly prepared meals. With delightful additions like ginger beer and peach cobbler, every meal at West Indies Soul Food is not just a meal—it's an experience filled with rich Caribbean essence. Diners often leave vowing to return, a testament to this hidden gem's impact.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • From the business
    • Identifies as Black-owned
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For West Indies Soul Food

Attractive Reality
May 6,2025
We truly enjoy the delicious food, camaraderie and especially the most amazing hot sauces and highly recommend the restaurant and the lovely family who owns it. They work hars paid off in ultra delicious food and and a more than wonderful dining experience!
Alex B
Apr 26,2025
Amazing place hidden on a corner lot. The food was delicious. The Jamaican Patty (hot beef) is highly recommended, as is the Jerk Chicken and stew. Make sure to ask for Hot Pepper sauce, as their other sauces (while good and flavorful) lack a kick. Great staff, food, and service.
Chris Miller
Apr 24,2025
Ordered Delivery - Oxtail and Rib meals. Lemonade and Ginger beer. Peach Cobbler. Oxtails are everything you expect! So tender, flavor is there without burning spice. The cabbage was interesting and had some good seasonings. There are plenty of rice and beans. Ribs were amazing. Juicy, tender, and flavorful. The side of plantains was an unexpected hit. At first, I thought they were overdone/burnt. Nope. Perfect. Save some to add to the peach cobbler. The Lemonade was good. Would take that any day over a soda. TRY THE GINGER BEER!! It is strong. Take sips at first. Very happy with that drink. After all that. I would recommend. I will be back.
Poni W
Apr 4,2025
I loved the rice and peas and the oxtail was really good it wasn’t quite fall off the bone but that didn’t bother me. I wasn’t a fan of the greens. The beef patty was my favorite it tasted very similar to the ones I had sent from Jamaica. The lady in the front was very nice. I will definitely be back.
Onyedimma Nwachuku
Apr 1,2025
I’ve enjoyed West Indies Soul Food for many years: through their food truck and booth at the Minnesota State Fair. This was my first visit to their new brick and mortar location in St. Paul. I was absolutely blown away by the flavors and quality of the food! I ordered the fried jerk chicken special. Spicy and crispy jerk chicken with creamy mac and the best veggies I’ve ever had. I could eat the veggies alone with nothing else. The oxtail was tender thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in the family. Everything was made fresh and with care. WISF truly has some of the best Caribbean food you will find in Minnesota!
Kevin Foster
Apr 1,2025
I was overwhelmed when I went inside. Great customer service. Great food! Great everything I would go every day if I could it remind me of Jamaican food
Kristina Weber
Mar 31,2025
I ordered takeout from this restaurant for lunch on a Wednesday, oxtail stew with cabbage (and it comes with rice and beans), coco bread, and a lemonade. It was ready by the time I got to the restaurant, which was very clean and the staff was warm and friendly. The container did not leak in the bag, which was nice. The serving was generous, with a big serving of oxtail and a lot of meat on the bones. Everything was very flavorful and I enjoyed all of it. Would definitely come back. Also! while I didn't bring my pre-K daughter with me, the staff told me they have kid options, particularly on weekends. Mac & cheese, mild sandwiches, not spicy chicken (I think they said the calypso chicken), so I think there are options for kiddos depending on their age and openness to this style of food. There are also special dishes (red snapper and curry goat) on Saturdays if you get there before they sell out.
Sirin Y.
Mar 28,2025
I ordered take out for the first time last night. I had combo meal with jerk chicken and chiken curry, rice&beans and plantains. Everything was so delicious! The lady taking my order on the phone was so kind and nice. She listened to my questions and answered them all.

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