Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Caribbean Essence yet.
Typical hours for Jamaican restaurants in New Jersey
Most Jamaican restaurants in New Jersey open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:00 PM on weekdays; 67% are open on Sundays and 44% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 9 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
91 Heckel StreetBelleville, NJ 07109
About Caribbean Essence
Caribbean Essence is a Jamaican restaurant you'll find at 91 Heckel Street in Belleville, New Jersey. It's part of our guide to 48 restaurants, cafes and bars in Belleville.
Service options include dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Jamaican Restaurant
- Address
- 91 Heckel Street, Belleville, NJ 07109
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Popular times (typical for Jamaican restaurants)
Jamaican restaurants are usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Jamaican restaurants in New Jersey.
Typical prices for Jamaican restaurants in New Jersey
Based on 6 menus with 251 priced items from Jamaican restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $18.00.
We don’t have Caribbean Essence’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Jamaican restaurants in New Jersey typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage | 50% | $4.33 |
| White Rice | 50% | $4.33 |
| Rice & Peas | 50% | $6.00 |
| Ting | 50% | $4.43 |
| Mac & Cheese | 50% | $6.50 |
Calculated from 6 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Caribbean Essence there are 33 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 63 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (8), Latin American & Caribbean (7), Burgers & Fast Food (6), and Pizza (5).
Caribbean Essence is the only Jamaican restaurant within a mile (4 within three miles). The next closest is Tropics, 1.3 mi away.
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexGUACADO Mexican Grill0.2 mi
- BarbecueGrill Master0.2 mi
- ItalianLuigi's Italian Tradition0.2 mi
- ChineseChopsticks House0.2 mi
- PizzaDomino's0.2 mi
What to expect at a Jamaican restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Caribbean Essence located?
Caribbean Essence is located at 91 Heckel Street, Belleville, NJ 07109.
Does Caribbean Essence offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Caribbean Essence. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Caribbean Essence?
There are 63 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Caribbean Essence. Nearby options include GUACADO Mexican Grill (0.2 mi), Grill Master (0.2 mi), and Luigi's Italian Tradition (0.2 mi).
Are there other Jamaican restaurants near Caribbean Essence?
None within a mile. The closest is Tropics, 1.3 mi away.
How much do Jamaican restaurants in New Jersey cost?
Based on 6 menus with 251 priced items from Jamaican restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $18.00.
Nearby places
All in Belleville
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