Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Uptown Veg, Uptown Veg 2 and Nokka LLC, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap caribbean restaurants in Central Harlem. Great caribbean food that fits your budget.
Central Harlem's Cheap Caribbean Destinations
Central Harlem is a vibrant hub for bold flavors and affordable meals that celebrate the neighborhood's rich cultural heritage. This collection features a diverse array of local favorites, ranging from the spicy jerk chicken at Jerk House Caribbean to the comforting plant-based American staples at Uptown Veg. Whether you are craving fresh seafood from Caribbean Starr or the unique Middle Eastern spices found at King Barka, these budget-friendly spots offer a satisfying taste of the islands and beyond.
15 restaurants in Best Cheap Caribbean Restaurants in Central Harlem | Cheap Caribbean Food
- Uptown Veg · rated 5/5: American.
- Uptown Veg 2 · rated 5/5: American.
- Nokka LLC · rated 5/5: American.
- Kingston Bakery Harlem · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Jerk House Caribbean · rated 4.7/5: Caribbean.
- The Edge Harlem · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Easy Corner · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant · rated 4.1/5: Caribbean.
- Mangoville · rated 4/5: Indian.
- King Barka · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Caribbean Starr · rated 3.9/5: Seafood.
- King Barka · rated 3.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Rusty's Flavor · rated 3.6/5: American.
- King Barka Restaurant · rated 3.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tasty Food for the Soul: Caribbean and Southern · rated 3/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.










