Signature Dish
Roast Fish
Snapper fish in foil paper with okra & callaloo cooked on the grill. Served with rice, cabbage and plantain.
Mobile Caribbean Cuisine
Roadside Roast Fish
Authentic Jamaican flavors from our food truck. Charcoal grilled jerk, signature roast fish, and island classics made with love.
Fresh Off the Grill
Full Menu
Island inspired plates. Order through Square for pickup or at our next stop.
Seafood Favorite
Escovitch Fish
Fried snapper fish decorated with bell peppers, onions, carrots, and hot peppers in vinegar. Served with rice, cabbage and plantain.
Jerk Seasoned
Jerk Chicken Wings
Chicken wings jerked on the charcoal grill to perfection, sautéed with jerk sauce. Served with rice, cabbage and plantain.
Authentic Spice
Jerk Chicken
Chicken jerked on the charcoal grill, sautéed with jerk sauce. Served with rice, cabbage and plantain.
Island Classic
Brown Stew Chicken
Fried chicken sautéed down in brown stew gravy. Served with rice, cabbage and plantain.
Island Curry
Curry Chicken
Chicken sautéed down in curry gravy. Served with rice, cabbage and plantain.
Chef Special
Oxtail
Oxtail pressured then sautéed down on the fire, with butter bean & spinner dumplings. Served with rice, cabbage and plantain.
Quick Bite
Tacos
Jerk chicken, chicken curry roti, or brown stew chicken with jalapeño pepper, avocado and lettuce.
Island Staple
Patties
Beef, Beef & Cheese, Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Spinach, Vegetable, or Shrimp.
Grill Favorite
Burger
Jerk or curry chicken burger with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and jerk sauce.
Fan Favorite
Fries
Golden crispy fry potatoes, sprinkles with our signature jerk dash to taste.
Festival Favorite
Festival Dumplings
Flavored flour dumpling fried crystal golden brown, a classic Jamaican side bite.
Sweet Side
Plantain
Fried sweet ripe plantains.
Fresh Baked
Coco Bread
Soft, buttery Jamaican coco bread, great with patties or on its own.
Veggie Side
Cabbage
Cabbage, carrot, bell pepper & vegetables steamed down to perfection.
Island Side
Rice & Peas
Rice and kidney beans seasoned and steamed down in coconut milk.
Tropical Refresh
Fruit Juice
Tropical Rhythm: Island Mango, Pine Ginger, Fruit Punch, Reggae Melody, Mango Carrot, Guava Carrot, Sorrel Ginger, Pine Guava.
Fresh Pressed
Natural Fruit Juice
Beet Root, Carrot Juice, Peanut Punch, Pineapple Ginger, Cucumber.
JA Classic
JA Soda D&G
Pineapple, Cola Champagne, Ginger Beer, Ting & Malta Classic.
Ice Cold
Soda Pop
Coke, Sprite, Doctor Pepper.
Book Us
Catering & Events
Bring the island to your celebration.
Social Proof
Reviews, Press & Community
What guests say on Google and DoorDash, plus TV spots, festivals, articles, media features, and community pop ups across Houston and beyond.
Customer Reviews
5.0(3 Google reviews)
See all on Google Maps →IMANI GASTON
Google10 months ago
“Best food ever!!! 10/10 every single time!! Especially the fish! Finding good Jamaican food in Houston is hard. I’m so thankful I found this business!!!”
Mark Goldman
Googlea year ago
“Excellent and authentic Jamaican food by Billy Banton and his staff. Everything is cooked fresh, and tastes like ur eating in sweet Jamaica. I would def recommend!”
Urek Mazino
Google11 months ago
Rated 5 stars
Press & Media
Houston Reggae Fest
Island Flavors at Houston Reggae Fest
Serving jerk chicken, roast fish, and festival favorites to reggae lovers across Houston.
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Utopia 420 Fest
Festival Favorites from the Grill
Charcoal grilled Caribbean classics and crowd pleasing sides at one of Houston's signature festivals.
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NOLA Reggae Fest
Jerk & Roast Fish in New Orleans
Bringing Houston's favorite Jamaican food truck flavors to the Big Easy's reggae scene.
Read moreArticles & Write-Ups
One Love Pages
Featured Jamaican Owned Business in Houston
Listed in One Love Pages, the U.S. directory for Jamaican entrepreneurs. Roadside Roast Fish stands out on Winrock Blvd with roast fish and a 5 star Google rating in west Houston.
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Brunch at Snack Chat
A Hidden Gem for Authentic Jamaican Flavors in Houston
A food blog spotlight on Rosewood Street: jerk chicken, rich curries, and signature roasted fish, with authentic island cooking and a welcoming, no pretense vibe.
Read moreKHOU 11 · Great Day Houston · Aug 2024
Savor the Flavors at Houston Reggae Fest
Great Day Houston featured Roadside Roast Fish as a local vendor at Houston Reggae Fest, serving charcoal grilled Jamaican street food from one of the city's favorite food trucks.
Read moreOn the Road & In the Community
@roadsideroastfish_usaCommunity festivals and pop ups. Follow us on Instagram for daily truck locations.
Our Story
Houston's Mobile Caribbean Kitchen
Roadside Roast Fish brings authentic Jamaican cooking to Houston streets: jerk, curry, oxtail, and signature roast fish steamed in foil with the patience of an island kitchen. Every plate is cooked to order, built for bold flavor, and served with the warmth of a spot that feels like home.
From festival lines to everyday lunch stops, the truck has earned love across the city, featured on KHOU 11, Houston Reggae Fest, and One Love Pages, with regulars who swear it is some of the most authentic Caribbean flavor in Texas. Founded and led by Billy Banton, Roadside is culture, family, and serious food done right.
Meet the Founder
Meet the founder: TikTok lip sync king, Philly roots, and the hands on CEO behind every plate.
Meet Billy Banton