Xaymaca - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

hisham S.

One of the best authentic Caribbean restaurants in Halifax!!!! Do not hesitate just go, you well thank me later. Family owned business that should be a staple in everyone’s neighbourhood. I will definitely be returning. They greeted us and welcomed us in with warmth and blessed us with an experience. I tried the chicken and chicken combo and the oxtail and curry goat combo. It’s that good!!

Paul C.

Very delicious and generous portions. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful! Would recommend checking this place out.

Mireka S.

Took my mom and sister here for an early Mother’s Day lunch. I had originally found out about this place on Skip the Dishes a couple of weekends before. I had an order of Jerk Chicken and Oxtails and absolutely LOVED the food.

This time, I wanted to get the restaurant experience. It is on the smaller side, but still a good amount of seating available.

The cook/owner (I’m assuming he is the owner as well) was not very enthusiastic or social when waiting on us, but he was friendly.

What we ordered:

•Jerk Chicken and Oxtail combo. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
•BBQ Chicken and Oxtail combo. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
•Jerk Chicken combo. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

(All combos came with rice & peas and steamed vegetables.)

It was all so delicious!! Everything was so flavourful and I’m still thinking about those oxtails. 😍 We also got an order of 5 Beef Patties to take home and they were so tasty!

We were all beyond satisfied with our meals and will definitely be going back for more.

Rachelle B.

Tried Xaymaca impulsively yesterday afternoon around 3:30. Parking lot has spaces for seven or eight cars I'd guess. No one was in sight when I walked in, but within a few seconds, a head popped out of the back to say hello. I wasn't sure if they have physical menus, but there was one on the wall. I just took a glance and randomly blurted out that I'd try the combo that lets you choose two types of chicken. Ordered half jerk chicken & half curry chicken, knowing nothing about what to expect. The staff said I could sit wherever, so I grabbed a booth/table that seats 4 or 5. There are some window seats & a few other that circle a small fish tank, but each have high seats that I find uncomfortable. Casual, almost 'hole in the wall' atmosphere, but not meant in any negative way. Just basic. Some Caribbean music playing. My full time there, two others came in for take-out, who seemed to be known customers or friends. Food arrived within five minutes. See photo for what came on the platter. I suppose some kind of warm cole slaw, which was delicious, a very tasty rice & beans in the middle, and stewed veg on the side, also good. The meat fell off the bone and was just an awesome mix of flavors. None of it was remotely spicy to me, but didn't need to be. Obviously a decent sized meal that was $21 + tax and totally worth it. I'll go back to sample some more authentic dishes that I've never had before.

Yaz M.

Their food is really good. Definitely recommended. The picture is of curry goat. Good quantity for large

Savannah J.

Fantastic ! Such a cute homey little place with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was absolutely delicious as well. It was our first time there, I got the oxtail (so so good) which came with some rice and grated veggies. It was a little bit spicy but that’s just cause I can’t handle spice well and it was too good to not eat haha.) My bf got the shrimp with rice veggies, very tasty as well.

sandra M.

I wasn’t very happy with the service here. The server didn’t seem friendly. We ordered plantain which was raw and dry when we asked the server later she said something ambiguous in the lines of we cook both raw and ripe sometimes. Didn’t get a bill, had the amount punched in the machine and brought over. Other than that the food was good. Loved the oxtail, the jerk chicken was a little dry but still good.

Rochelle W.

Ordered a few items here recently and they were all good (steam fish, jerk tofu, curry chicken and fried fish -escov on the side) I love that they have a variety of vegetarian dishes. The steamed fish was exceptional, very balanced and tasty. The rice and peas was also very tasty
The curry chicken was my least favourite, it was ok, but too oily and the rice was smothered in the oily gravy. The vegetable portion could be a bit more. Overall, it was good but room for improvement in some areas.