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The Best Oxtail in Toronto

Johnny Ly

2 years ago

Oxtail Stew is one of the most underrated dishes in Caribbean cuisine. When it is slow-cooked perfectly, the tender meat and soft gelatin slide right off the bone. The dish is a comfort dish that you'll find at many Caribbean restaurants across the city and many pride themselves on their version of the stew.

Here are some of the best spots for oxtail in Toronto.

542 St Clair Ave W

Albert's Real Jamaican

This small spot on St. Clair offers some tasty Jamaican eats like curry goat and kingfish, but their oxtail stew is easily some of the best in the city.

121 Fort York Blvd

Roywoods

This tiny outpost in Fort York does classic Jamaican dishes. Their oxtail stew comes with hefty portions and has a nice spicy kick to it.

794 Dundas St W

Patois

This Asian Caribbean fusion restaurant does some innovative dishes, like the oxtail stew with spinner dumplings, crispy shallots and rice and peas.

104 Portland St

Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen

This is probably the most beautiful interior of any of the entries on this list, this Jamaican restaurant in the Fashion District is popular for its cocktails and bites. They do classic oxtail stew with braised butter beans, herbs, rice and peas.

1000 Gerrard St E

Tropical Joe's

Do not miss out on this Leslieville food court stall. They do some fantastic dishes like the oxtail, but they also have a version of their oxtail that they transformed into a poutine. A must order.

61 Kensington Ave

Rasta Pasta

This famous spot in Kensington is known for their creative fusion dishes, but its the simple classic oxtail stew that more people should be ordering. It falls right off the bone with no effort at all.

81 Underhill Dr

Allwyn's Bakery - North York

This small local chain has expanded quickly through the last several years. They are popular for their jerk chicken, but the tender oxtail stew is one of the most underrated dishes on their menu.

1569 Eglinton Ave W

Randy's Take-Out

This tiny spot in Oakwood Village has been slinging out patties since 1979. But they've got a no-frills oxtail stew that is quite delicious too.

596 Danforth Ave

Simone's Caribbean Restaurant

On the Danforth, this family-owned Caribbean restaurant does home-cooked meals like the oxtail stew that they braise with carrots, onions and herbs.

2570 Birchmount Rd

Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro

This institution in Scarborough has consistently long lineups, and for good reason. The oxtail stew here gets a full ladle of gravy and has a bit of kick as well.