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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.
St. Clair West
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.
Albert's Real Jamaican
St. Clair West
542 St Clair Ave W
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.
CityPlace
121 Fort York Blvd
Roywoods
Jamaican
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.
Roywoods
CityPlace
121 Fort York Blvd
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.
Jamaican
Trinity-Bellwoods
794 Dundas St W
Patois
Jamaican
This Asian Caribbean fusion restaurant does some innovative dishes, like the oxtail stew with spinner dumplings, crispy shallots and rice and peas.
Patois
Trinity-Bellwoods
794 Dundas St W
This Asian Caribbean fusion restaurant does some innovative dishes, like the oxtail stew with spinner dumplings, crispy shallots and rice and peas.
Jamaican
King West
104 Portland St
Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen
Jamaican
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.
Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen
King West
104 Portland St
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.
Jamaican
Leslieville
1000 Gerrard St E
Tropical Joe's
Caribbean
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.
Tropical Joe's
Leslieville
1000 Gerrard St E
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.
Caribbean
Kensington Market
61 Kensington Ave
Rasta Pasta
Jamaican
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.
Rasta Pasta
Kensington Market
61 Kensington Ave
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.
Jamaican
North York
81 Underhill Dr
Allwyn's Bakery - North York
Jamaican
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.
Allwyn's Bakery - North York
North York
81 Underhill Dr
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.
Jamaican
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.
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.
Danforth Village
596 Danforth Ave
Simone's Caribbean Restaurant
Caribbean
On the Danforth, this family-owned Caribbean restaurant does home-cooked meals like the oxtail stew that they braise with carrots, onions and herbs.
Simone's Caribbean Restaurant
Danforth Village
596 Danforth Ave
On the Danforth, this family-owned Caribbean restaurant does home-cooked meals like the oxtail stew that they braise with carrots, onions and herbs.
Caribbean
Scarborough
2570 Birchmount Rd
Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro
Jamaican
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.
Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro
Scarborough
2570 Birchmount Rd
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.
Jamaican
Queen Street West
558 Queen St W
Pat's Homestyle Jamaican Restaurant
Jamaican
This tiny takeout counter on Queen West does all the jerk classics but has an oxtail stew that is quite popular.
Pat's Homestyle Jamaican Restaurant
Queen Street West
558 Queen St W
This tiny takeout counter on Queen West does all the jerk classics but has an oxtail stew that is quite popular.
Jamaican
