Ranch

Top choice in Trinidad


Great little place past Mayaro village, with tables in an air-con indoor dining room and patio garden. Local food runs from chicken with Trini sides to shrimp and lobster, but the highlight is a whole grilled Mayaro snapper, seasoned to perfection. The snack fare, from crab backs to pepper squid, is equally lip-smacking. Great for a drink, too.


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